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Chullu Blaxx, Amnon & Others Featured On The New ‘Deeds Riddim’

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New Jamaica based dancehall record label, Watzh You Frenz Records, has just released their debut project, Deeds Riddim. This is a nine-track hardcore dancehall compilation that features new music from Chullu Blaxx, D Sweat, Karamanti, Mollo Icon, and label co-owner and producer Amnon.

Although Watzh You Frenz Records is a new imprint, the men behind it – Ras Bentley and Amnon – have been active in the music industry for many years. They are both highly respected recording artists who have, and continue to work with other brands, all while developing their own.

Deeds Riddim can be streamed and/or downloaded from iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Tidal, and all other music platforms.

Sharkies Seafood Festival Adds Sizzla To The Lineup

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One of Jamaica’s most sought-after entertainers, Sizzla Kalonji, has been added to the lineup for the Sharkies Seafood Festival. The event will be held on National Heroes’ Day – Monday, October 16th, 2023 – at Sharkies Beach in Salem Runaway Bay, St. Ann.

The organizers are still adding performers to the show, and will be announcing the full and final lineup at a later date.

Caribbean Rum & Food Festival

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Members of the public are invited to enjoy some of the world’s most renowned Caribbean rum, cocktails, and food at the annual Caribbean Rum & Food Festival being held in Boston, Massachusetts on September 16th, and Hartford, Connecticut on September 23rd.

​Patrons will be taken on a journey through the West Indies as they experience the culinary diversity, live entertainment, and spirits of each Caribbean country.

Both event will culminate with a live concert featuring some of the best artists from the Caribbean. On the 16th in Boston, Nadine Sutherland, Kashu and Sean Orlando will perform; while Richie Stephens, Anthony B, Nadine Sutherland, Mario Cheef and Elshaddi are confirmed for the 23rd in Hartford,

Everton Blender & Luciano Will Perform In Malawi Next Month

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Jah Kings Reggae Jam Festival is recognized as one of the best roots-reggae concerts in Malawi. The 2023 staging is all set for Saturday, October 28th at Grand Business Park in Lilongwe.

Two living legends – Everton Blender and Luciano – are on the lineup. They will be joined by Qshan Deya, Iqulah Rastafari, Queen Fyah, Don Tarz, Chizmo and Blasto. Additional music will be provided by selectors Spyda, Jah Crucial Sound Master, Hannie G and Impress Nadifa.

Capleton & The Prophecy Band Confirmed For Expoweed Festival In Chile

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Expoweed, the largest cannabis culture festival in Latin America, will feature a host of international recording artists. Among them is hardcore Rastafarian deejay Capleton, who will be performing with his Prophecy Band.

The three-day event starts on September 29th and will wrap up on October 1st. It will take place at the incredible FISA Park, located at Ruta 68 km16, Pudahuel, Región Metropolitana, in Chile.

Causion Will Perform At The Canadian Film Festival “COMMFFEST”

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Despite being a veteran in the reggae music industry, recording artist Causion – who hails from Antigua and Barbuda – continues to open new doors, thus exposing his soulful reggae sounds to brand new audiences.

On Saturday, September 16th, he will perform at the 18th annual COMMFFEST Global Film & Arts Festival, which is scheduled for September 15th through the 22nd at St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts in Toronto, Ontario (Canada). Causion will be sharing the stage with Grammy winning musician Maurice Gregory (formerly of Third World), who is the only other confirmed musical act on the program. 

In addition to his live performance, Causion‘s music will be presented in another format. Some of his songs are featured in the film Deep Blue, one of the more prominent and arguably controversial films at the festival. It’s written and directed by Howard Allen, and produced by his wife Mitzi, for their independent Caribbean film company – HaMa – operating out of Antigua and Barbuda.

While he is enjoying all the new opportunities coming his way as the official reggae ambassador for Antigua and Barbuda, Causion is still actively promoting his recently released EP, The Mission Is in Progress, shared in late June via his very own Dread Stop Music. The project’s lead single, Thank You, is still getting favorable rotation, and is now #12 on the South Florida Top 25 Reggae Chart.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “THE MISSION IS IN PROGRESS”

Hezron & Big Youth’s Interpretation Of “I Shall Be Released” Is Well Timed

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Although it’s also featured on Tad’s Record Inc.‘s new album – Celebrating Jamaica 61 – Hezron and Big Youth‘s track, I Shall Be Released, as a single, is indeed well timed. 

I Shall Be Released is a very powerful song with a compelling history. It was first penned by Bob Dylan in 1967, but was not officially released until May 3rd, 1968, when it was recorded and shared by English musician Boz Burrell. However, it was not until singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist Nina Simone did her rendition that it became relevant to the international black community. 

Sadly, we are once again living in a time when such a song is needed, and that is why Hezron and Big Youth‘s interpretation is considered timely. With his deep, raspy, strong vocals, Hezron – who has always performed with profound passion – delivers the lyrics in a manner that reflects the emotional agony black people have faced for centuries. Not to be outdone, the legendary deejay Big Youth compliments Hezron‘s style with his own, while making important sensical contributions.

Hezron and Big Youth‘s I Shall Be Released is among twenty-one songs featured on the Celebrating Jamaica 61 album published by Tad’s Record Inc. Both the single and the LP are available on iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer, and all other music platforms. 

CLICK HERE TO STREAM & DOWNLOAD “I SHALL BE RELEASED”

CLICK HERE TO STREAM & DOWNLOAD “CELEBRATING JAMAICA 61”