On Thursday, February 6th, hip-hop artist Meek Mill shared the official video for his new single “Believe”, which features Justin Timberlake. Both the song and video were masterfully done and conveys a powerful message about life. “Believe” is on the Maybach Music Group and Atlantic Recording labels.
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On Saturday, February 22nd, Peter Metro will host Rockers Takeover at 2 Chelsea Avenue in Kingston, Jamaica. The event will feature performances from Max Romeo, Ricky Trooper, Johnny Osbourne and several other roots artists and selectors.
Rockers Takeover is scheduled to run from 7:00 PM to 2:00 AM, and there is a $3,000 JMD entrance fee.
The 2020 Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise will set sail at the end of November (through December) with two cruise and one huge lineup! The organizers have already confirmed that both hip-hop legend Nas and iconic dancehall artist Shabba Ranks will be on board.
To secure your cabin, and for additional information visit the official website: www.welcometojamrockreggaecruise.com
Michael Taylor, more popularly known as Mikey General, is a forty-year veteran in the reggae music industry. Over the past four decades he has released approximately 800 songs, 15 albums and has countless hit singles both at home (Jamaica) and abroad.
Being a very spiritual person, Mikey General‘s music carries a message of faith and optimism. His unyielding devotion and genuine sincerity set this singer apart from the rest. As one of the original members of the Exterminator Crew (Phillip “Fattis” Burrell, Luciano, Mikey General, Shadowman, Jesse Jenda, Ragnum Poyser and Sizzla), Mikey General has spent decades honing his talent. His hard work has taken him to stages in Germany, France, Italy, America, Canada, Gambia, England, Jamaica, Australia, New Zealand and many other countries around the world.
Though he was born in the UK, Mikey grew up in Jamaica in the middleclass community of Valentine Gardens (Kingston). He attended Saint Georges College and actually recorded and released his first song, “Roots Mi Roots,” while in school.
There are only a few artists that’s able to say they’ve worked with some of the biggest producers and record labels in the reggae and dancehall industry, and Mikey General is one such artist. He has created music with Viking, Saxon and Coxsone; Levi Roots, Blacka Dread and Sugar Minott’s Black Roots label, Dub Vendor, Exterminator, Black Scorpio, Conqueror Record label, Dean Fraser’s Cannon Music, and that is just to name a few. At the end of the 1990’s Mikey General established his own label, called Qabalah First Music. He has since released at least six albums via his label and is now gearing up to release the seventh.
As 2020 marks the 40th year since veteran recording artist Mikey General entered the music industry, he will be putting out a new album, which is not yet titled, on his own Qabalah First Music label. The first single from that project is a powerful reggae track entitled “Pay the Man,” which is a message in support of the working class.
The rhythm for “Pay the Man” was created by: Miguel ‘Sizzla’ Collins (drum programming), Moziko (bass, keyboard and additional drums), Paul ‘Wrong Move’ Crossdale (guitar) and Alphanso Craig (percussion). The vocals were recorded at Killamanjaro Studio by engineer Andrun Haase and mixed by Marvin Williams and Prince Villa.
As usual Mikey General stays on point with conscious messages i.e. social commentaries, spirituality, justice and equal rights, as well as the need for morality. “Pay the Man” is about bringing attention to the issue of employees not being compensated by their employer.
The artist is now busy promoting the project, while simultaneously working on new music.
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On Saturday, March 14th, the 2020 staging of the annual Sterling Gospel Music Awards will be held at the Courtleigh Auditorium, located at 8 St. Lucia Ave in Kingston 5, Jamaica, from 7 PM to 10:30 PM local time. Members of the public are currently being encouraged to vote for their favorite artists, producers, promoters etc. via the event’s website. Voting will end on February 22nd.
The Sterling Gospel Music Awards was created to recognize and reward the creativity, talent and exceptional contribution of individuals to the Gospel Music Industry in Jamaica.
On Friday, February 21st, a slew of top-tier soca artists will gather at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago at 5:00 AM for ‘Alive At 5’.
This is a fully energized event that will feature the king of soca Machel Montano, groovy soca monarch king Swappi, Nadia Batson, Lyrical, Skinny Banton, Skinny Fabulous, Ravi B and Trinidad Killer. Gates will open at 4:00 AM and tickets, which are going for $300, are available at all NLCB outlets and Cache Stores nationwide.
On Saturday, February 15th, Third World, Sanchez, The Melodians, Deniece Williams and others, will honor the legacy of the cool ruler, Gregory Isaacs, at The Liguanea Club (5 Knutsford Blvd.) in Kingston, Jamaica. This event, which is organized by the Gregory Isaacs Foundation, is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM.
“Red Rose for Gregory” is an official Reggae Month event, supported by Jamaica’s Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport.
