On Friday, March 18th, New League Music in collaboration with White Gad Records will present a dancehall event called Spring Fling.
It’s to take place at 5 Gateway Blvd in Brampton, Ontario, and will feature live performances by several Jamaican artists: Christopher Martin, Future Fambo, Ajji, G Loc and Digital Sham.
Advance tickets are now available online for $50, and the organizers are making it known that it will be more at the door.
See below Maria Jackson‘s Top Ten reggae-dancehall songs for January 2022, based on feedback from active DJs in our Record Pool.
#1 Munga Honorable – One Custy – Hilltop Records
#2 Sizzla Kalonji – Jah Alone – Blackspyda Records & Alive Enterprise
#3 Fiyaneer – We Bawl – Reggae Vibes Music
#4 Richie Spice – Gotta Have A Plan – 324 New Empire Records
#5 Karamanti – Start With A Prayer – Blakkwuman22 Music
#6 Jah Mason – Break These Chains – Ziah Records
#7 Dave Revels Ft. Junior Rex – A Good Jamaican Woman – iFly Records
#8 Elephant Man – Badmind Go… – Energy God Production
#9 Little Hero – Keep On Shining – Paul Patmore Production
#10 Prezident Brown – Word – Treasure Chest Productions
Two Caribbean genres – dancehall and soca – will be on full display on Saturday, February 19th at Main Street Armory (900 E Main Street) in Rochester, New York.
The event, dubbed Dancehall vs Soca Unplugged, will see performances from two of the industry’s biggest artists representing their respective musical styles. Mavado, the Jamaican deejay, will represent dancehall; while Bunji Garlin the Trinidadian sinjay, will be the face and voice of soca.
Early bird tickets, which are now available online, are going for $50 USD. Interested persons should know that there is a limit of four passes per order.
Dancehall artist Teflon, who is affectionately referred to as the Young King, will be celebrating his birthday at Lallo’s – located at 1400 N State Road 7 – in Lauderhill, Florida, on Saturday, February 12.
The event, which is being presented by Lionheart Entertainment, will see Teflon along with several of his musical friends, namely: Richie Mental, Fire Reds, Waggy T and others.
After the successful release of his Toxicity album in the Fall of 21, reggae-dancehall artist Bugle is now reflecting on his long road to victory in the just released song and video titled History.
Both audio and visuals tell the story of Bugle‘s entrance into the music industry going all the way back to his days with Daseca. He talks about all the hurdles he had to jump, while thanking everyone who helped him along the way.
History is on the MJ Music Management label. Click here or on the image above to watch the official video and remember to like, comment and share.
On the heels of his Just Winning album listening party, and as we commence Reggae Month 2022, G Whizz is now announcing the official release date for the aforementioned LP.
Just Winning – which is his debut album – is slated to be published on February 18, under Fams House Studio, with a total of 16 tracks produced by Supa Hype, Blaqk Sheep Music, Digital One Productions, Deligets Music and LoneDon Entertainment, among others. The record has four noteworthy collaborations: Grammy award-winning Beenie Man, twice Grammy-nominated Julian Marley, once Grammy-nominated Jesse Royal and multi-award nominee songbird Ikaya.
On December 28th he shared the lead single, She Violate, along with its visuals. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
Reggae Month is celebrated annually from February 1st to the 28th. There are a series of reggae-dancehall events scheduled over four weeks, all designed to both educate and entertain industry insiders as well as members of the public.
JaRIA, the association behind Reggae Month, has shared the itinerary for this week. It includes the first staging of Reggae Wednesdays 2022. However, due to the pandemic it will be held virtually; streaming on JaRIA’s social media platforms, PBCJ TV and JCDC Jamaica YouTube channel.
Guest artists for this Wednesday – February 2nd – are: Mr. Lexx, Harry Toddler, General B, Kerry Lopez, Tracy Mowet, Leopard and Dance Xpressionz. Starting time is 7:30pm (Jamaica).
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