Three top-tier vocalists – Althea Hewitt, Etana and George Nooks – will be performing at the upcoming breast cancer benefit concert, dubbed Echoes In Pink. The event will be held at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Friday, October 27th, starting at 7pm.
Legendary reggae-dancehall producer Lloyd James, better known as King Jammy, has once again given us a masterpiece. On September 15, he – via VP Records – released Rebirth Of The Cool Ruler, a fifteen-track Gregory Isaacs remix album.
For this project, Jammy invited music veterans Shaggy, Sean Paul, Bounty Killer, Junior Reid, Chaka Demus, Alborosie, Bunny General, and Ras Shiloh, as well as several new generation artists to join Isaacs. See the complete track listing below.
It Go So (ft. Shaggy)
Another Try (ft. Sean Paul)
Don’t Take Your Love From Me (ft. Jesse Royal)
First Class Lover (ft. Aza Lineage)
Dance With Me (ft. Ras Demo))
You’re Like An Angel (ft. Brandon The Messenjah)
Dreadlocks Bridge (ft. Alborosie)
Another Warning (ft. Bounty Killer)
Never Give Your Love (ft. Junior Reid)
Counterfeit Lover (ft. Ras Shiloh)
You Can Have The Bits (ft. Projexx)
Flirting Around (ft. Claire Angel)
Lost My Happiness (ft. Chaka Demus)
Don’t Go (ft. Flinix)
My Pride Won’t Let Me (ft. Bunny General)
Unfortunately, we live in a day and age when creators make music for the ear and not the mind, so it’s refreshing when you hear an artist say that he is committed to doing the opposite.
On his latest tune, Nuh Doubt – released today (September 15) via Big Feet Records – international recording artist Bugle has expressed his opposition to making music solely for hype, fame and/or money. Instead, he insist that the words that leave his mouth must be of substance, all while acknowledging that he is guided by the Most High, and as such, must be mindful of the messages he sends out into the world.
Nuh Doubt is a dulcet one drop reggae tune that was composed by music executive Josh Harris, who also played bass and keyboard on the track. Drums were added by Santa Davis, and It was mixed by engineer Tommi Tikkenen, and mastered by Rose Quartz Mastering.
Nuh Doubt can now be streamed and/or downloaded from iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Tidal, and all other digital music platforms.
Target Clique Events would like all Jamaicans of age to join them on a journey down Memory Lane next month – Saturday, October 7th – at Mandeville Primary & Junior High School, which is located on Caledonia Road in Mandeville, Manchester.
Two of the most esteemed dancehall artists from the eighties and nineties, respectively, will be performing live: Lt. Stitchie and Beenie Man. They will be supported by both Stone Love Sound, and Bass Odyssey.
Kēvens‘ latest single, Legal Dreamers – released on June 23rd, 2023 – has taken the world by storm! The reggae fused EDM track has been enjoying heavy rotation on some of the biggest music centered radio programs in Jamaica, and is also getting favorable highlights on major international music platforms.
The recent full page writeup that the song received in The Source – arguably one of the most widely regarded urban music magazines in the U.S. – is a good case in point. On September 7th, the publication did an extensive review of Legal Dreamers, all while acknowledging Kēvens as the official dub guardian.
What’s more, based on the massive support it’s been getting from reggae and dancehall selectors at home and abroad, Legal Dreamers (at the time of this writing) is in the #9 spot on The Jamaica Music Countdown Reggae Singles Chart. If you have not done so as yet, stream and/or download this track on iTunes, Apple Music, Deezer, Spotify etc.
In late July, veteran reggae-dancehall artist Ragga Lox released a thirteen-track album called Climbing. The record, which features previously shared singles as well as new music, was met with great reviews from both industry insiders and Lox‘s long time fans and supporters. Several media houses directed their attention to the title track with which they were so impressed that they provided written reviews to the artist and his team.
See below some of the assessments that were sent in, and visit Ragga Lox‘s official website for more.
La Chica Nueva Radio Station (Israel)
Hi, thanks for sending this tune. It has a great mix of Latin and dancehall grooves. Simple, but effective. I’d like to feature this on one of my upcoming playlists. Thanks again and all the best.
Harmonia MX Media Outlet (Mexico)
Hello Ragga Lox, thank you so much for sharing with us your music. We are big fans of your style, we can listen to all the inspirations that made this track awesome.
Debocha Regueiro Playlist Curator (Brazil)
Hello Ragga Lox, how are you? I loved your track, the beat bringing the vibe of Pop/ Reggae music The mixing is also very good.
Música Brasileira Viva Journalist (Brazil)
really enjoyed this reggae vibe, with beautiful vocals and different instrumentation. It’s not MBV’s focus, but I’ll post it on my personal networks.
D’Riddim Playlist Curator (Spain)
Firstly, I want to acknowledge the unique fusion of Dancehall and Latin influences in your song’s instrumental production. The incorporation of Latin elements adds a fresh and vibrant twist to the traditional Dancehall sound, creating an engaging musical backdrop. Additionally, the lyrics are well-crafted and convey a compelling message, which is an essential aspect of any successful song. Your ability to deliver meaningful content enhances the overall appeal of the track.l mensaje.
The album, Climbing, is a mix of reggae, dancehall, and world music fused with hip-hop. It is out now, and can be streamed and/or downloaded from iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, and all other digital music platforms.
I Love Soca Jamaica presents Soca + Festival on Saturday, September 30th at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. The eighteen and older event starts at 10pm, and will go until 10am the following morning.
There will be live performances by soca stars Skinny Fabulous and Destra, as well as dancehall artist Aidonia. Tickets, which include a complimentary breakfast, can be purchased from Ticket Gateway.
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