On Saturday, February 4th, Elm Restoration Church of God, located at 188 East 53rd Street in Brooklyn, New York, will host international gospel singer Rhoda Isabella and local music minister Odayne Rhoden. The occasion is the Love Connection Gospel Concert, which is scheduled to begin at 7pm local time.
Attendees will be asked to make a $40 donation, and the organizers are promising a night of love, praise and revival.
Double For My Troubles, the brand new lovers-rock single by Richie Stephens and Sanchez, is already trending in reggae communities all over the world. It was written by Stephens, and is a tribute to women who stand by their men through good and bad times. The official video, which preceded the song’s release, has both men singing to an audience of attentive ladies, dressed in all white, hanging on their every word.
Sanchez and Stephens are coming into 2023 strong! Last August Richie Stephens blessed us with his phenomenal album – Reverse the Curse – which has three certified hits: Valley, Reverse the Curse and Born Blessed. As for Sanchez, at the 2022 Grand Gala Independence Anniversary Celebrations in Kingston, he was presented with the Music Icon Award by the Government of Jamaica. He also recently shared Original Song, another record that’s co-produced by Richie Stephens.
Double For My Troubles comes to us courtesy of Pot Of Gold Records and Sanmonik Productions. It can be streamed and/or downloaded on Apple Music, Spotify, iTunes, Tidal and all other digital music platforms. And based on the following statement made by Stephens, we can all anticipate more love songs in the coming months: “For 2023 I have decided to write some love songs for the ladies and so far everyone who have heard ‘Double For My Troubles’ says Sanchez and I are sounding better than ever.”
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Three years ago, on January 26th, Rastafarian recording artist Jah Bouks opened Angola Restaurant at Old Pera Point in St. Thomas, Jamaica (next to the old sugar estate tower).
In a few weeks from now – on February 5, 2023 – Bouks will be joined by I-Wayne for the three-year anniversary celebration. There will be an open mic segment, lots of prizes and giveaways, as well as music by Nigerian-American selector DJ Demo and Shock Wave Sound.
Afro-gospel singer, Samuel Suh, has released a new single titled Grace. It’s a soulful inspirational track about the goodness and incomprehensible love of the Almighty.
This song is the first single from Samuel‘s upcoming seven-track EP, Undefeated. He has stated that it is inspired by Genesis 6:8, “But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.” Click here to stream and/or download Grace from your preferred music platform.
About My Father’s Business and Heaven Bound Entertainment present Gospel Fest 2023 on February 25th at the Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium – 525 North Center Street – in Stockton, California.
Headlining acts are Le’Andria Johnson, Wess Morgan, Kelontae Gavin and James Fortune; and the opening artists are Ashling Cole, Joe Douglass and Sop. Tickets are available on eventbrite.
Dwight Duncan, more popularly known as Bushman, is one of Jamaica’s distinct vocalists who has given us many hits over the years. Hailing from St. Thomas, he rose to prominence in the late 90s with his debut album, Nyah Man Chant (1997), which had several breakout singles.
Love him or hate him, no one can credibly say anything negative about the quality of Bushman‘s music. He is an amazing song writer, a great performer, and above all, he’s consistent. It is for these reasons that Josh Harris of Big Feet Records is always eager to work with him. The two have collaborated on songs in the past, and they’re gearing up to drop another one in a few days.
Having said that, on Friday, January 20th, Big Feet Records will release Love Ya So Bad, a catchy, fresh, groovy, emotional lovers-rock tune – performed by Bushman – that is sure to be a hit. Both camps – Big Feet Records and Bushman‘s team – are confident that this will be on heavy rotation once published; especially as we head into the season of love (Valentine’s Day).
Roots reggae singer-songwriter Micah Shemaiah ended 2022 with the release of Run Things, a timely track with a powerful message about life and the way we live it. The song will be featured on his upcoming album, Jamaica Jamaica.
The official video for Run Things was also shared. If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.
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