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.

Rad Dixon – formerly known as Rated R (aka Rated Righteous) – made a powerful entrance into 2023 with his brand new ten-track studio album, Hard Times. Powered by the Jamaican imprint Tasjay Productions, Hard Times is a flawless, solid, roots record, that touches on varying topics: social issues, relationships, spirituality and creativity.

The title track, which features reggae legend Luciano, has two mixes: a soul, and a reggae version. The reggae track was created by Osborne ‘Ifield’ Joseph of Rock Stone Records (Toronto, Ontario); and mixed and mastered by Clevie of the famed duo Steely & Clevie. As for the soul version, it was done by Delroy ‘Phatta’ Pottinger at Anchor Studio in Kingston, Jamaica. Both have been doing well in their respective fields, resulting in the release of an official video. 

The visuals were directed, shot and edited by Nordia Rose in Jamaica, and was shared on Tasjay Productions‘ YouTube channel a few days ago (January 6th). The only other collaboration on the LP is a beautiful lovers-rock tune called Right Portion, done with Portmore singer Talee. 

The preceding tracks aside, Dixon comfortably carried the rest of the tunes on his own (True Love, Mama’s Love, On and On, Reggae Vibes, Jah Never Sleep, Break My Heart and Tuff Life). Armed with the writing skills of James Smith, Fitz Livermore and Luciano, and supported by the talented musicians at Tasjay Productions, Rad Dixon delivered masterful performances on all the songs. 

Hard Times went live on all streaming platforms on New Year’s Day. 

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The Giddy Hall Class of 89 Reunion will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Whitehall Sports Complex in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. This is a family event that will have bounce-a-bout for kids, six side football matches, and a live reggae concert. Confirmed performers are reggae-dancehall artist Sugar Bear, Barbadian singer and songwriter Rayvon (known for his work with Shaggy), and international recording artist Terry Linen.

Linen is currently promoting his latest single – Playing Money Games – which was released last year by Tad’s Record Inc. On the track he talks about the contentious subject of women dating men for money, while making it clear where he stands on the matter. The record was shared in early May and the official video followed months later, in September.

It is expected that Terry Linen will perform the aforementioned song, along with his other hits – Couldn’t Be The Girl For Me, Jah Jah You Save Me, Your Love Is My Love etc. – at the upcoming reunion. The show will also feature Ruffcut International, Tripple T Sound and other respected selectors and sound-systems.

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