On May 17th, 2024, Rapsody and the team at Jamla Records will release her fourth studio album, Please Don’t Cry. It will have a total of twenty-two tracks and will feature an unlikely talent mix: Phylicia Rashad, Baby Tate, Lil Wayne, Niko Brim, Keznamdi, Bibi Bourelly, Alex Isley, Erykah Badu, Dixson, and Bee-B.
A few days ago, on March 14, she shared Stand Tall, track #7 on the LP. If you have not yet heard it, click here or on the image above to check it out.
In February, 2023, recording artist Zamunda released Jah Love Surround Me, a twelve-track studio album that features collaborations with Popcaan, Dre Island, Louie Culture, and Anthony B. Since then, he and his team have been actively promoting the project, while concomitantly introducing his fans to the various songs that are presented on it.
Most recently, they shared He Save Me (track #9), a non-secular tune done with the old Ganga Lee, Louie Culture. On the record, both men detail their admiration for the Almighty, with Zamunda elaborating on what initially led him to the Rastafarian way of life.
Almost a year to the day of the album’s release, on February 7, 2024, the official video for He Save Me was published on Zamunda‘s vevo channel. Much like the audio, the visuals are straightforward and somewhat informative. It shows Louie Culture and Zamunda performing the song, with sporadic clips of the former Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie.
Not long ago, Zamunda inked a management deal with Garfield Cowan, principal of Natures Way Entertainment, a South Florida company known for producing Jah Cure’s Wake Up, and Wayne Wonder‘s Let me Love You Tonight. With his career now in steady hands, Zamunda is promising big things. Stay tuned…
Atmosphere of Worship & Wonders XIII is set for Friday, March 29th, 2024, at Troxy, the popular art deco music venue on Commercial Road in Stepney, London, UK. Legendary gospel minister Nathaniel Bassey will be in the building, along with other notable Christian acts.
Doors will open at 2:15pm and the show will start at 3pm. However, the organizers are encouraging attendees to arrive early to allow time for registration and to secure good seats. Get additional information here.
Trinidadians are invited to the One Love Experience at Queen’s Park Savannah in Port of Spain on Saturday, April 13. This is a live reggae music event that will see some of Jamaica’s most respected reggae artists performing.
There will be sets by veterans Warrior King, Bushman, Louie Culture, and Glen Washington, as well as King David, Jamelody, Isasha, and Mr King. Backing bands are Rootz Warriors from Jamaica and Kornerstone from Trinidad.
KashieF Lindo – the son of legendary multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer Willie Lindo, and an accomplished recording artist and composer in his own right – has just released a stunning new song and video titled Maybe.
The record tackles the often ignored subject of fear of commitment, especially when engaged in an intimate relationship. KashieF uses his distinctive high-pitched singing style to tell the story of a man who questions why he is so scared to fall in love while simultaneously acknowledging that he is in love.
Maybe was produced by Willie Lindo, who is credited for the acoustic and rhythm guitars on the track. KashieF, for his part, did the drum programming, and in addition to singing the lead, he also sang the background vocals. The bass, piano, and keyboards were added by Robbie Lyn, and it was mixed by Garfield McDonald. Maybe was written by both KashieF and Willie Lindo.
Regarding the visuals, videographer Errol Lyons did an incredible job with the official music video, which superbly adds images and movements to KashieF‘s words. Maybe went live on streaming platforms on March 8th, and as such, can now be streamed and/or downloaded from all digital music stores. It is on the HeavyBeat Records label.
Nineties dancehall star Spragga Benz will be performing at the forthcoming 90’s Playground Party scheduled for Saturday, March 30th at Shazz Grounds in St. Ann, Jamaica. Spragga will be supported by DJ Ashile, ZJ Liquid, and DJ Marvin.
Early bird tickets, which are going for $3,000 JMD, can be purchased from Fontana, Iona Spa, TK Raffine, Upscale, and Loud Fashion in Ocho Rios; Shazz Service Station in St. Ann; Parts2go in Falmouth; Rehab Sports Bar in Montego Bay; Cover Girl in Brown’s Town; Hypezone Fruits & Vegetables in Discovery Bay; and Fontana in Barbican.
Some time ago, Blakkwuman22 Music released Restart Riddim, a four-track dancehall compilation that features British-based deejay Peppery, popular vocalist Sherida Sharpe, one of the most underrated dancehall lyricists, I-Talawah, and BW22‘s owner, who is also the project’s producer, Karamanti.
The imprint is now sharing the video for I-Talawah‘s tune, Truth, which many people think is one of the hardest songs (from a lyrical standpoint) on the rhythm. The visuals were captured in I-talawah‘s Jackson Town district in Kingston, Jamaica, and as such, has clips of several of his friends and family members. Though simple in its presentation, the DJ’s Rastafarian faith along with his aggressive performance, are prominent throughout the recording, thus making it quite gripping.
The official music video for I-Talawah‘s Truth can be viewed on Blakkwuman22 Music‘s YouTube channel, while the song is available for download on all digital music stores.
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