After weeks of planning and promotion, the highly anticipated Birmingham R&B Music Experience is finally here!
It all goes down this Sunday, September 10th, at Legacy Arena (The BJCC) – 1898 9th Avenue North – in Birmingham, Alabama. The impressive musical lineup includes Tyrese, Trey Songz, Ginuwine, 112 and Shai, with host DJ A1.
Tickets for this Global Events Production show are still available via ticketmaster.
In a recent article in The Star, one of Jamaica’s leading newspapers, emerging artist Shac lamented on the challenges he’s having as it relates to advancing his career. According to the Clarendon-born sing-jay, ‘music industry gatekeepers’ have implemented barriers that can only be penetrated by money and/or contacts (links).
Debatable as it may be, it has been proven that Shac‘s argument is applicable in some instances. However, it must also be noted that there are professional music practitioners (radio personalities, deejays, producers, etc.) who have worked with and continue to support up-and-coming artists. As a matter of fact, the production team behind the song he was promoting at the time of The Star’s interview has done just that.
Pandemic Records & Entertainment LLC is a Jamaican-American record label that must be credited for their unwavering bolstering of new talents. One of their recent releases, the Confine Riddim, features eight tracks performed exclusively by emerging artists. This is the rhythm-driven project on which Shac‘s single, Heart of Mine, is presented. On it Shac is joined by Xip Boss, Vehnom, Shayy Soprano, Mr. Banging, Jahn’ll, Jah Lama, Frass Khalifa, and iBlack Lion.
Although the Confine Riddim does not have any established or well-known artists, it’s still getting consistent rotation on music platforms. Members of the public can get behind these young acts by streaming and/or downloading their individual songs on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, and all other digital music stores.
The Legendary Roots Crew will be doing a handful of shows this month. They’ll be playing at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina on the weekend – Saturday, September 9th – and at the PNC Arena in Raleigh the following day. They’re also booked for the Telluride Jazz Festival in Telluride, Colorado on September 16th.
The Roots is considered one of the greatest hip-hop ensemble in the history of the genre. The band was formed in 1987 by Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter and Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Visit their official website – theroots-dot-com – for additional information about the group, as well as other confirmed concert dates on their schedule.
New Jamaica based dancehall record label, Watzh You Frenz Records, has just released their debut project, Deeds Riddim. This is a nine-track hardcore dancehall compilation that features new music from Chullu Blaxx, D Sweat, Karamanti, Mollo Icon, and label co-owner and producer Amnon.
Although Watzh You Frenz Records is a new imprint, the men behind it – Ras Bentley and Amnon – have been active in the music industry for many years. They are both highly respected recording artists who have, and continue to work with other brands, all while developing their own.
Deeds Riddim can be streamed and/or downloaded from iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Tidal, and all other music platforms.
One of Jamaica’s most sought-after entertainers, Sizzla Kalonji, has been added to the lineup for the Sharkies Seafood Festival. The event will be held on National Heroes’ Day – Monday, October 16th, 2023 – at Sharkies Beach in Salem Runaway Bay, St. Ann.
The organizers are still adding performers to the show, and will be announcing the full and final lineup at a later date.
Members of the public are invited to enjoy some of the world’s most renowned Caribbean rum, cocktails, and food at the annual Caribbean Rum & Food Festival being held in Boston, Massachusetts on September 16th, and Hartford, Connecticut on September 23rd.
Patrons will be taken on a journey through the West Indies as they experience the culinary diversity, live entertainment, and spirits of each Caribbean country.
Both event will culminate with a live concert featuring some of the best artists from the Caribbean. On the 16th in Boston, Nadine Sutherland, Kashu and Sean Orlando will perform; while Richie Stephens, Anthony B, Nadine Sutherland, Mario Cheef and Elshaddi are confirmed for the 23rd in Hartford,
Jah Kings Reggae Jam Festival is recognized as one of the best roots-reggae concerts in Malawi. The 2023 staging is all set for Saturday, October 28th at Grand Business Park in Lilongwe.
Two living legends – Everton Blender and Luciano – are on the lineup. They will be joined by Qshan Deya, Iqulah Rastafari, Queen Fyah, Don Tarz, Chizmo and Blasto. Additional music will be provided by selectors Spyda, Jah Crucial Sound Master, Hannie G and Impress Nadifa.
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