On June 11th, international reggae artist Chronixx released a new single dubbed “Same Prayer.” The track is a collaboration done with another heavy-weight in the reggae industry, Kabaka Pyramid.
“Same Prayer” is exactly what we’ve come to expect from Chronixx; it is a powerful, beautiful and captivating song that is sure to be a hit. The video, which was published a few days later, is simple but effective. Click here to watch and remember to like, comment and share.
The 13th annual Roots Picnic will be held online on Saturday, June 27th from 6:00 PM EST (3:00 PM PST).
There will be performances by H.E.R., Lil Baby, D-Nice, Earthgang, Polo G, SZA, Roddy Ricch, G Herbo, Snoh Aalegra, Kirk Franklin and Musiq Soulchild. Additionally, several celebrities will make an appearance, namely: Michelle Obama, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kerry Washington, Tom Hanks and many more.
Persons are being asked to RSVP at weall dot vote/rootspicnic, while the event will stream in real-time via yt dot be/music/therootspicnic.
Early Sunday morning Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, called an impromptu press briefing. In it, he announced that his administration will be placing two areas under a state of emergency because of the rise in gang activities in those regions. See below an official statement from the Office of the Prime Minister.
“On the advice of the security forces, Prime Minister Andrew Holness have recommended to the Governor General that States of Public Emergency be declared in the Kingston Central and Kingston Western Police Divisions. The proclamation has been signed with effect from this morning June 14 for 14 days.”
On Friday, June 19th, American pop-star John Legend will release his new album titled “Bigger Love.” This is a sixteen-track (16) project that features five collaborations with the following artists: Gary Clark Jr., Camper, Jhené Aiko, hip-hop MC Rapsody and Jamaican female lyricist Koffee.
“Bigger Love” is on the John Legend Music Inc. and Columbia Records labels. Fans and supporters of the R&B legend are able to preview selected tracks from the album, via iTunes, ahead of the release date.
At the beginning of June reggae singer Glen Washington surprised us all by releasing a new gospel single. The song is titled “How Great Is Our Father,” and though it sounds like a Rastafarian praise and worship song, it was Glen who publicly said that it’s gospel.
Check it out for yourself! The record is available on iTunes and all other digital music platforms.
We are now starting to see the strategic way in which Timbaland and Swizz Beatz are selecting the artists for the Verzuz Song Competition.
When the nation needed healing they called on the two heavyweights in gospel, Kirk Franklin and Fred Hammond; and now that we are approaching the date many African Americans were emancipated from slavery, June 19th, they have confirmed Alicia Keys and John Legend.
Be sure to tune into verzuztv dot com at 8:00 PM EST on the aforementioned date to experience what is sure to be an epic event.
Towards the end of 2019 Natural High Music released a strong single titled “Cane Fields,” performed by Wayne Marshall, Kabaka Pyramid and Jesse Royal. A few hours ago they shared the official video which is even more powerful than the song itself.
Click here or on the image above to watch the visuals and remember to like, comment and share.
