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.
Tune into Scotiabank JA’s YouTube channel and Instagram profile on Sunday, August 27th at 6pm for Scotia Unplugged. This is a live performance series that will feature sets by Mortimer, Jesse Royal and Sevana.
Canadian based dancehall artist/producer Rich Kid has ventured into the gospel arena with his latest single Dwelling Of The Most High, subtitled Jesus Dance. The track is a collaboration done with former dancehall singer Nadine, who is now doing gospel music exclusively.
Prior to the song’s release, the team at Cash Global Records – the imprint on which Dwelling Of The Most High is published – began an online dance competition (Jesus Dance) which was instrumental in bringing awareness to the track. The contest ended on July 29th, a day after the song officially went live on streaming platforms.
That said, Dwelling Of The Most High (Jesus Dance) is now available on Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, iTunes, Amazon, Deezer, Tidal, Boomplay, and all other digital music stores.
On Saturday, August 26th and Sunday, August 27th, Jamaicans in Ontario will celebrate the island’s music, culture, food and lifestyle at the 2023 Jamaica Day Food & Music Festival.
To ensure that all Jamaicans in attendance feel as close to home as possible, the organizers have invited beloved veteran singer Sanchez, and international reggae ensemble Third World to perform.
The Jamaica Day Food & Music Festival will be held at Brampton Sports Park, located at 7575 Kennedy Road (north of Derry Road and south of Steeles Avenue) in Brampton, Ontario.
The next Holo Holo Music Festival is Saturday, September 9th and Sunday, September 10th, and it will be held at the new location: the Toyota Amphitheatre (95692, 2677 Forty Mile Road) in Wheatland, California.
Among the performers is Steel Pulse, an international roots reggae band from the Handsworth area in Birmingham, England. They’re set is scheduled for Sunday.
Somerville, Massachusetts-based reggae artist Mighty Mystic will be performing at Moe’s Alley – 1535 Commercial Way – in Santa Cruz, California, on Wednesday, August 23rd.
As is the case with most events at Moe’s, this is a twenty-one and older show that’s scheduled to start at 8pm local time; with doors opening at 7. Mighty Mystic will be supported by other guests acts, as well as popular reggae selector DJ Spleece. Get tickets here.
As she continues to work diligently on her forthcoming debut album, Chronicles Of Love, Caribbean-pop artist Auraiya is also actively engaged in a nationwide media tour in support of the lead single, Pendulum. Having just shared the official video for the track, she thought it prudent to head out on the road to announce its release, and at the same time, use the opportunity to inform her growing fanbase about the upcoming LP.
Even though Pendulum went live on streaming platforms late last year, the visuals – which were directed by Auraiya and Paris Gordon – were only just published on digital and traditional TV. That said, Auraiya was a guest on TVJ Weekend Smile, this past Saturday, August 12th, where she talked about Pendulum, its video, and the album. She was also on Radio Jamaica the following day – August 13, and she’s got several other media stops on her agenda.
Pendulum is available on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, and all other music platforms, and it comes to us courtesy of Rocky Valley Records. The video can be viewed on Auraiya‘s YouTube channel.
MARIA JACKSON 27 MAGAZINE 