JahRiffe Shares 2nd Single From His Upcoming Album (@JahRiffe)

Roots reggae artist JahRiffe, who is also the leader of the reggae band JAH-N-I Roots Movement, has just released another single from his upcoming studio album.

The track – titled Liberty – was produced by David Goldfine, who is known professionally as Jah D. He is the bass player for popular Jamaican singer and yoga teacher Jah9, and a member of the Zion High Kings Production team. Jah D played all the instruments on Liberty, while Etana‘s background vocalist Klyve Crieffe did the harmony. Once all the creative work was done, the finished track was then sent to Waltz Studio in New York for mastering.

JahRiffe has never shied away from addressing both social and spiritual issues publicly; as such, he felt compelled to write this song, especially after all that has taken place over the past two years. On the contemporary roots tune – he laments on the importance of being free within society, particularly from special interest groups and those with political power. 

Liberty comes to us courtesy of JAH-N-I Roots Movement Records. It went live on all digital streaming platforms on Sunday, October 16.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “LIBERTY”

Miguel’s S1C Brand Announces Creator Grants Program (@s1c_la)

Miguel‘s S1C (Schedule One Concepts) brand is now accepting applications from artists of color for its Creator Grants Program. Winners will be awarded $10,000, and will be given the opportunity to collaborate directly with the S1C team on future projects.

Additionally, the first 100 artists of any ethnicity will be able to join the S1C community. Membership benefits include: preferred pricing and priority access to S1C drops, guaranteed entry to branded events, preferred access to S1C World Digital art, exclusive community resources, and direct access to countless creators including the man at the top: Miguel. Get additional information and apply at s1cworld-dot-com.

Frankie Beverly, Regina Belle & Freddie Jackson Will Be At The Boutwell Auditorium On Oct. 28th

The Frankie Beverly & Maze return tour continues… Their next stop is at the Boutwell Auditorium – 1930 8th Avenue North – in Birmingham, Alabama on Friday, October 28.

Beverly and his group will be joined by other legendary vocalists: Regina Belle, Freddie Jackson, Shirley Murdock and Lenny Williamz. Showtime is 8pm and tickets are available on etix-dot-com.

Ja Rule & Ashanti To Headline Mega Yush Event In Kingston, JA Next Month

All the rumors have been confirmed, mega hip-hop and RnB stars Ja Rule and Ashanti will be performing at Sabina Park – 24 South Camp Road – in Kingston, Jamaica on November 26, 2022.

The concert is being presented by the organizers of the now popular YUSH event series; and is a fundraiser for the UWI Scholarship Fund. Get tickets here.

The Upcoming Rock My Soul Festival Celebrates Achievements Of Black Female Artists

The Rock My Soul Festival celebrates both historical and present-day collaborations between supportive women artists. Curated by soprano Julia Bullock and featuring performances by Chaka Khan, Rhiannon Giddens, J’Nai Bridges, Meshell Ndegeocello and many more, Rock My Soul shines a light on the power of creative community.

Concerts will be staged at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, as well as The Ford Amphitheater and REDCAT between October 30 to November 22, 2022. Get additional information here.

Spend An Evening of Elegance With Beres Hammond, Dean Fraser, Monty Alexander & Brooke Alford

Jammins Events will host four performers who are at the very top of their field – Beres Hammond (vocalist), Monty Alexander (pianist), Dean Fraser (saxophonist) and Brooke Alford (violinist) – for an Evening of Elegance at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury, located at 960 Brush Hollow Road in Westbury, New York.

The up close and personal performances will take place on Saturday, October 29th, starting at 8pm. Tickets are available on livenation-dot-com; and proceeds from this event will be donated to the AFUWI Scholarship Fund.

Ginuwine On The Lineup For The 9th Annual Throwback Sizzling Jam

Greater Educational Milestones (GEMs) will present the 9th Annual Throwback Sizzling Jam with performances by Dru Hill, Ginuwine, Silk, Changing Faces and Syleena Johnson. It will be hosted by funny man Scruncho on Friday, October 21 at The Amp (Craig Ranch) – 628 Craig Ranch Road – in North Las Vegas, Nevada.

Tickets for this event start at $65 for general admission, and can go up to $95 based on seating. Proceeds will benefit the Greater Educational Milestones’ scholarship program. Get tickets here.