Chicago’s ultimate Caribbean party weekend kicks off on June 10th and wraps up on the 12th. Over a three day period the organizers will host five events that feature over twenty international selectors and performers.
Among the confirmed artists are Ding Dong, Denise Belfon, Serani, Noah Powa and veteran dancehall deejay Mega Banton, who was just added to the lineup. For additional information and tickets, visit the event’s official website.
Every Tuesday, The Meca – an entertainment complex located at 67 Constant Spring Road in Kingston – and the original Dancehall Queen Carlene, jointly present an event called Dancehall Tuesdays.
Most week they feature a guest artist who performs alongside Stone Love Sound, the resident selector. The confirmed performer for this coming Tuesday, May 24th, is legendary deejay Admiral Bailey.
Bailey enjoyed his greatest success between the mid-1980s and the early 90s, and has been described as the hottest dancehall star of the late eighties.
Dancehall Tuesdays generally start at approximately 9pm. Ladies are allowed in for free while men are asked to pay $1,000 JMD.
In 2013 after she released her very first full length studio album, Dancehall Retaliates, Karamanti was nominated as the best female solo artist by the Dancehall Industry Awards (held in the UK). The album also went up against Vybz Kartel and Mr. Vegas‘ records in the WINS Reggae Awards (powered by Reggae France) for Dancehall Album of the year.
Subsequently, Karamanti kept on creating and sharing new music which were always met with adulation. However, despite the consistent extolment she always stayed measured in her promotion; taking deliberate steps to avoid too much attention.
In a new freestyle song and video, she explains why she is cautious of becoming famous irrespective of her growing fan base. The tune is titled Why Rush and it was done spontaneously on the popular Riddim Rush beat produced by ZIP radio personality ZJ Rush. Karamanti‘s lyrics are as follows:
A one bag a talk anytime I and I and I and I links link up
Wholla dem know say mi bad so dem always a ask yo how yu no buss
Big woman ting me a tek my time I a write my rhymes and such
Music fi fun me a fulljoy di ride but mi affi ask why rush?
Is a question me ask
Again and again
Dem waa mi fi spark
And start set di trend
But what’s in mi heart
Dem don’t comprehend
I don’t waa get lost
And den loose myself
Mi ting well different
Mi naa pree money or fame dat a fi dem
Mi naa bow down fi di strength from no pigeon
Mi naa violate or split from mi fren
Jah Jah a mi start and mi middle and mi end
So anybody waa see me soar betta listen
A queen ting dis no hore or chicken
I shall walk true dat door but with him
But anyways listen
Reggae-dancehall artist Shaggy – who is known for his megahit songs Oh Carolina, It Wasn’t Me, Boombastic and others, as well as his philanthropical duties in Jamaica and overseas – is slated to receive an honorary degree from Brown University in the U.S. during its Commencement and Reunion Weekend from May 27 through 29, 2022.
He will receive an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree in recognition of his achievements in music, military service, and philanthropy.
Since he released his album ‘Elev8‘ in February, dancehall artist Bling Dawg has been engaged in an aggressive promo campaign. The veteran deejay is every where: on radio, TV, in the streets etc. working to ensure that everyone is aware of the record and is given the opportunity to hear its content.
His next stop will be at the weekly event: Mellow Mood Mondays, held at The Anderson (709 Northeast 79th Street) in Miami, Florida. On Monday, May 23rd Bing Dawg will be there to sign autographs, take pictures with his fans and promote the aforementioned project.
Jamaica’s dancehall king Beenie Man just shared a new song and video titled Blessings Pon Blessings. The record was produced by MD Music Group while the video was done by Cinema Gods.
If you have not yet seen it, check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
On November 29, 2021 when The Bridge, 99 FM in Kingston, Jamaica began simulcasting with radio stations in Toronto, Canada and New York, it was hailed as a groundbreaking move that was a first in Diaspora radio.
In another blockbuster move, The Bridge 99FM has expanded its reach to the United Kingdom, this time teaming with the talented Robbo Ranx of The Beat, 103.6 FM in London, who connects radio listeners at home with some of the hottest dancehall/reggae jams in London.
Bobby Clarke, Chairman of The Bridge 99FM & Irie Jam Radio, who brokered the landmark radio deal, said having a presence in the UK is of paramount importance to the Bridge 99FM, given the UK’s historic ties with Jamaica and reggae.
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