Barbados Jazz Excursion & Golf Weekend

Escape to Barbados for the Jazz Excursion & Golf Weekend on October 12th through 15th at the newly renovated Sam Lord’s Castle – A Wyndham Grand Resort. The organizers are promising that this will be the Caribbean’s most sizzling getaway!

You will be treated to the incredible talents of Regina Belle, Peabo Bryson, Chris Spencer, celebrity DJ Flex Alexander, and an impressive lineup of artists and golf celebrities, including New York Knick’s John Starks. Visit their website for additional information, and to reserve your spot.

Black Pumas Shares Lead Single From Their Upcoming Album

American soul band Black Pumas has just released the lead single from their upcoming album – Chronicles of a Diamond – which will be released on October 27th.

The track, titled More Than A Love Song, and its official video, are out now on all music platforms. Click here or on the image above to check out the visuals, and remember to like, comment and share.

Jon Batiste’s New Album “World Music Radio” Is Out Now

Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, composer and bandleader, Jon Batiste, is back with a new twenty-one track LP called World Music Radio. Released on August 18th via Verve Label Group – a division of UMG Recordings Inc. – the album is a conglomerate of genres.

As diverse as the sounds are on this record, so too are the artists that are featured. There are collaborations with JID, Native Soul, Kenny G, Lil Wayne, Leigh-Anne, Heroes, Michael Batiste, Jon Bellion, Fireboy DML, Rita Payés, NewJeans and Camilo.

Celebrate “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” At Mystic Lake On Sept. 8th

Lauryn Hill will give a special 25th anniversary performance of her first solo album – The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, released in 1998 – at the Mystic Amphitheater in Prior Lake, Minnesota, on Friday, September 8th.

Lauryn Hill’s soulful voice propelled her to the top of the hip-hop and R&B charts at the end of the 20th century. Her sound, often categorized as neo-soul, bridges hip-hop and mainstream popular music. Fueled by the success of the single Doo Wop (That Thing), the aforementioned album went multi-Platinum in several countries. Hill was nominated for 10 Grammy Awards and won five, including Best New Artist and Album of the Year.

Bounty Killer Featured On Mýa’s New Single “Whine”

Planet 9, the American independent record label founded by R&B singer Mýa, has just released a new Caribbean-pop single called Whine. The song went live on streaming platforms this past Friday, August 18th. It’s performed by Mýa and it features veteran dancehall deejay Bounty Killer.

The pair have also shared the record’s official video, which can be viewed on Mýa‘s YouTube channel. Click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.

New Music From Limoblaze “My Matter”

Nigerian Afro gospel artist Limoblaze has just dropped a new single called My Matter. Shared via his own Limoblaze Music, in collaboration with Reach Records, the track also features Victor Thompson and Becca Folkes.

“This song is about prioritizing praise and thanksgiving to God regardless of the situation.” The preceding is a statement from Limoblaze. Click here to stream and/or download My Matter from your preferred music platform.

Encore Presentation Of ‘Fight The Power’ With Chuck D, B-Real & Lorrie Boula

If you missed the Fight The Power: How Hip-Hop Changed The World talk at Canadian Music Week (CMW), you are in luck, because on Tuesday, August 22nd they will have an encore presentation.

You can join the in-depth conversation with Chuck D, B-Real and Lorrie Boula; moderator Maestro Fresh Wes and host Rudy Blair, as they discuss the importance of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, and how it has shaped the minds of generations. Click here to register for free.