On August 17, the king of reggae basslines, Leroy Sibbles, will perform at Eglinton Avenue West and Dufferin Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This is a free concert that will also feature Tonya P, Benaiah, Iley Dread, Welder, and Levi Conscious. The event will commence at 1:00 p.m.
Recording artist and producer Rajah Dalla (aka Amnon) has just released a new compilation called Land Scape Riddim. The nine-track project, which went live on streaming platforms on July 30, 2024, is being described as new-age, hardcore, and grimy dancehall by selectors who have already received and reviewed its content.
The artists featured on this EP are very diverse in everything from age and style to message. For example, Rajah Dalla‘s six-year-old daughter Adanya is on the record with a cute and catchy song called ABC that’s done with her Dad. There are also songs performed by a handful of rising dancehall artists: Wull Ferm, Dhawlkiis, Minimaxx, and 1Nag.
The fun, party, hustling, and, in some cases, angry words used by the aforementioned dancehall acts stand in contrast to the inspirational, motivational, and faith-based content delivered by Ras Bentley, M.A.P, and Karamanti, who are also on the rhythm-driven album.
This is the fourth EP Rajah Dalla has shared since he co-founded the imprint Watzh You Frenz Records with his good friend and music colleague Ras Bentley. Land Scape Riddim can be streamed and downloaded on Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Tidal, iTunes, etc.
On July 31, 2024, at noon EST, Tempo Networks, the premier pan-Caribbean television channel dedicated to Caribbean music and cultural content, hosted a special live session on Instagram with esteemed producer Bernard Joseph (OBI) and renowned recording artist Dollarman.
With an audience of approximately 1.2 million followers, the session delved into the recently released visuals for Dollarman‘s trending reggae track, “We Belong,” and explored the narrative behind the song.
Dollarman, a Grenadian recording artist based in New York, collaborated with Bernard Joseph, also known as OBI, in producing the lovers-rock tune “We Belong.” The track was launched across all music platforms on January 1, 2024, under Dollarman’s own independent record label.
At the end of August, on the 31st, Leroy Sibbles will be recognized and honored for the numerous basslines he has contributed to the reggae genre. An event will be staged at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston, Jamaica, and some well-established reggae acts will be on hand to pay homage to the king.
The gates will open at 6:00 p.m., and starting at 8:00 p.m. Marcia Griffiths, Etana, Duane Stephenson, and Singing Melody will hit the stage for what is expected to be a night of great music. General admission is J$7,500.
Fab 5, Jamaica’s busiest show band, will be performing at the Jambana One World Festival this Monday, August 5th, at Chinguacousy Park in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The event will run from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time, and it is free to the public.
The Fabulous Five Inc. is a reggae and soca ensemble formed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. Over a 45-year career, they have released more than twenty albums, had many number 1 hits, and were the featured musicians on Johnny Nash‘s platinum album, I Can See Clearly Now.
Furthermore, they were voted the top band for three consecutive years by Swing Magazine, have won over 30 major awards in Jamaica, and this is in addition to international awards.
The 2024 Coconut Festival is set for Saturday, August 24, at 3 Deanery Road in Vineyard Town, Kingston, Jamaica. Organized by Jasmin McIntosh and her team at Brojahtosh Label, this event is more than just a music festival; it’s a family fun day and a treat for children. The festivities for families and kids will run from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., followed by a two-hour intermission before the live performances begin.
Leading the lineup this year are 70s roots reggae singer Fred Locks, famous for his mid-1970s single “Black Star Liners” and the album of the same name, and Rastafarian vocalist Turbulence. They will be joined by a host of artists, including Jah Thunder, Booba Starr, Yahdeen Essence, Michelle Irie, Jah Gideon, Karamanti, and Jennifer Barrett, among others.
The 2024 Coconut Festival is being sponsored by Suncity 104.9 FM, Nicies, Roots 96.1 FM, Reggae to Reggae Radio & TV, Bung Bang, DJ String Promotion, and more. Admission is J$1,000.
SDMC Entertainment Inc. presents Kings in Action, a reggae concert headlined by the one-and-only Luciano. It will be held at Club Amazura in Jamaica, New York, on Friday, September 6th. The starting time is 9:00 p.m.
Even though Luciano is the main act, other artists are also on the program, namely Lil Twitch and Khalia. All performers will be supported by Derrick Barnett and his band of musicians. Kings in Action will be hosted by Davhed Levy, and Road International will provide the juggling.
General admission for this event is US$60, but early bird tickets are currently going for US$40 via All Events and Eventbrite.
MARIA JACKSON 27 MAGAZINE 