Confine Riddim is the latest rhythm-driven project from Pandemic Records & Entertainment LLC. It’s a mellow dancehall juggling with eight tracks, each shared individually as a stand alone single, as opposed to being a part of an EP or compilation. 

Although they’re usually working with some of Jamaica’s biggest music stars: Little Hero, Chronic Law, Sizzla, and Capleton – to name a few – the team at Pandemic opted to feature only emerging talents on the Confine Riddim. To that end, they tapped: Frass Khalifa, Jah Lama, Jahn’ll, Mr Banging, iBlack Lion, Shac, Shayy Soprano, Vehnom and Xip Boss. 

Each performer delivered mightily on their respective song, leading selectors who’ve gotten the tracks to give the overall project an elevated rating. What’s more, the artists covered various topics in their lyrics, making Confine Riddim attractive to a wide audience. 

Four of the eight songs have already gotten visuals: Shac – Heart of Mine; Xip Boss – Money Mentality; Jah Lama – Pouring Rain; and Vehnom – Thank You. The videos can be viewed on the artists respective YouTube channels or via Pandemic Records‘ YouTube. 

Veteran dancehall artist Louie Culture will host Memory Lane – a 80s, 90s, and early 2000s dance – at a location to-be-announced in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, August 19th.

The dancehall legend will be supported by Renaissance Disco, Supa Twitch, Navis BomB and DJ Bread. Passes and additional information can be obtained at memorylaneatl-dot-com.

The Jamaica Railway Corporation will be having a roundtrip train excursion on Emancipation Day, August 1, 2023, from the Spanish Town Train Station to the Linstead Train Station departing at 10:00 am.

Tickets are now available at the following locations:

– Jamaica Railway Corporation’s Head Office at 142 Barry Street, Downtown Kingston
– Spanish Town Train Station
– Genus Pharmacy in Portmore

A tour guide will walk guests through the history of different sites on the journey. There will be live entertainment at the stop in Linstead, where dancehall recording artist General Degree will put on a show.

Attendees will also get the opportunity to support the Linstead community as they will have Jamaican treats on sale. There will be secured parking at the Spanish Town Train Station.

Source: Jamaica Government

After what seems like years of teasing, Jamaica’s dancehall king Beenie Man has finally given us an official release date for his highly anticipated album, Simma. The date is Thursday, August 31st, 2023.

Simma will feature nineteen tracks produced by Roel Powell, Seanizzle, Frankie Music, Richie D, Walshie Fire, Teddy Riley, Rohan Smith, Tony Kelly and several other noteworthy names in reggae-dancehall production.

Though we can all agree that the COVID-19 pandemic was a dark time, we should also acknowledge that it has given us with some great talents. One such gift is former medical practitioner turn singer, Auraiya. The Jamaica-based vocalist penned and published her first song, This Must Be Love, during the epidemic and hasn’t left the studio since. 

One of her most recent records is Pendulum, a Caribbean-pop track – fused with dancehall – that will serve as the lead single for her forthcoming debut album. Pendulum, which literally means being swung between two extremes, was inspired by lessons learnt in life, love and relationships. It’s being described by some selectors as both different and refreshing.

When asked what she would like listeners to take away from the song Auraiya said the following: “I am not a feminist, however I wanted our women to feel empowered and to know their worth and to know when to walk away if they don’t feel valued. It also for real men out there, to know their value, and never be a ‘Pendulum’.”

Pendulum is available on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, and all other streaming platforms, and it comes to us courtesy of Rocky Valley Records.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN & DOWNLOAD “PENDULUM”

The 2002 Jamaica Independence Talent Competition finalist, Yahdeen Essence, is back with a new record called Teach Me. The song is one of four featured on the Passion Fruit Riddim, which is produced and published by Pandemic Records & Entertainment LLC. 

Having been active in the music industry since the tender age of 15, the St. Ann’s artist has committed to what is essentially the road less traveled. As opposed to doing the kind of songs that attracts a lot of attention in a short period of time, Yahdeen has instead chosen to create substantive music. Her songs are generally considered to be inspirational, motivational and/or spiritual.

Teach Me is penned and performed as an open prayer to God, and is sung effortlessly by the highly experienced vocalist. Not only does it add balance to the Passion Fruit compilation, but it also gives it a bit of diversity, as Capleton, Ras Kronik and Sizzla all took a more aggressive approach with their tracks. 

And although Yahdeen Essence has recorded and released quite a few songs over the years, it is believed by everyone who’s heard it that Teach Me is one of her stronger tunes.