Last Time I Checked is the latest single from Guyanese reggae-gospel artist Samuel Medas. Released independently at the end of June (on the 27th to be exact), the inspirational bouncy reggae song is absolutely beautiful. Aside from its powerful message – which of course is God centered – Samuel‘s performance is also masterful.

The captivating visuals for Last Time I Checked was appropriately shared on July 1st, International Reggae Day. If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.

Since his last breakout performance at Moe’s Alley, regular attendees have been anticipating the return of Trini reggae star Marlon Asher, who, after a long hiatus, is back in the spotlight.

He recently joined Sizzla Kalonji on the Everlasting Japan Tour, and he has already begun promoting his upcoming album, Safe, which is due out soon. To boot, it is now confirmed that he, along with some special guests, will be back at the aforementioned venue on Saturday, August 5th. Click here for additional info.

In a few weeks from now – on August 4th and 5th – Bunfire Squad will present the 3rd staging of Austria’s One Love Festival. The family friendly event will offer a wide range of international cuisine: Thai, Indian, Ethiopian etc., workshops, children friendly zones, as well as live music.

They have a stellar lineup that includes Capleton, Tarrus Riley, Anthony B, Horace Andy, Gentleman, Alborosie, Lila Iké, and many more. Additional information and links to tickets are available on the event’s official website.

Last summer, Jungle Lava Productions shared their debut rhythm-driven compilation, Natty Dreadlocks Survival Riddim, which received very strong approval from both industry insiders and reggae fans alike. It was praised primarily for its production quality, spearheaded by Jungle George and his team, using all live instruments. Days after it was released, it was immediately highlighted on most of the premier reggae platforms worldwide.

Based on the overwhelmingly positive feedback he has gotten from the preceding project, Jungle George was deliberate in taking the time needed to create his follow-up EP, Harder They Come Riddim. 

Published only a few days ago on his Jungle Lava Productions imprint, the Harder They Come Riddim is already being labeled the better of the two. It features new music performed by Karamanti, David Conscious, Informative History Man, Jazz Black, Vineyard and Jungle Lava Band, of which Jungle George is the head. 

It’s a gripping six-track classic roots-reggae juggling that’s fused with dub. The Harder They Come Riddim is now available on iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, Tidal, and all other digital music stores.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “HARDER THEY COME RIDDIM”

On Independence Day – Sunday, August 6th – the king of lovers rock reggae, Beres Hammond, will perform live at The Keswick Theatre – 291 N. Keswick Avenue – in Glenside, Pennsylvania. The concert will also feature Philly Reggae All-Star Band and Luv Smith, as well as dj sets by Reggae Vibration and Steve Stunner.

Presented by Jamaican Dave Production and Rising Sun, this show is a part of Hammond‘s Forever Giving Thanks tour. Tickets are available on keswicktheatre-dot-com.

A few years ago, shortly before the pandemic, Antigua & Barbuda’s reggae ambassador Causion found himself in a precarious situation. In November 2019 he was rushed to the emergency in South Beach, Florida, only to be told that he had stage 3 colon cancer.

Following his diagnosis – and once he was able to get back to work –  Causion, in collaboration with his longtime friend and veteran musician, Maurice Gregory, co-produced his latest project: The Mission Is in Progress. This is a seven-track EP, released on his birthday – June 24, 2023 – that takes listeners into the mind of the Antiguan singer-songwriter. 

The Mission Is in Progress leads with track #5, Thank You, an inspirational record on which Causion publicly thanks Jah for all He has done. “I wrote that song at a time when there was a lot of stress going on in my life, and even though all the things seemed to be going in the opposite direction, I was still grateful for all the things myFather had given me and blessed me with,” says Causion.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN “THE MISSION IS IN PROGRESS”