Independent reggae record label – KingsKrown Music – with offices in Jamaica and Canada, will host Reggae on the Rideau, on Saturday, July 15th at Centennial Park in Smiths Falls, Ontario. This is a one day reggae festival that will run from 11am (local time) until…
The stage-show will see the likes of Charlie Chaplin, Hugo Barrington, Ricky Chaplin, Grundy, Leroy Gibbons, Michael Buckley, Jah Cutta, Kairo McLean, Gem Shadou and others, performing live. Get tickets here.
This Monday, July 3rd, dancehall star Sean Paul will give a special guest performance at Machel Montano‘s Canada Day Long Weekend Concert. The men will be supported by Voice, Vicadi Singh, Nailah Blackman, Adrian Dutchin, Ravi B, Tony Cuttz and others.
The all ages show, which will take place at the Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario, starts at 7pm, and is being presented by One Guyana.
Causion, born Gregory Colin Bailey to a family of established musicians in Antigua and Barbuda, is a renowned musician, songwriter, producer, and philanthropist, based in Florida. Known as Antigua’s Reggae Ambassador, Causion is a crowd-favorite artist who has represented the reggae genre at home and abroad for many decades. He has opened for Third World, the original ‘Reggae Ambassadors,’ and toured with other prominent reggae artists such as Rita Marley, Dennis Brown, Freddie McGregor, and Judy Mowatt.
Causion started his music career in the early 1990s, performing in local bars and clubs in Antigua and Barbuda. He quickly gained a following and started to perform at larger events and festivals across the Caribbean. In 1993, he released his first single, “Jah Is the Ruler,” featuring the German reggae artist Gentleman. The single was well-received and helped to establish Causion as a rising star in the reggae music scene.
Over the next few years, Causion continued to release singles and perform at events across the Caribbean and beyond. In 1996, he released his first album, “Time Will Tell,” which included tracks such as “Intimidation” and “Merciful Father (Feat. Sizzla).“ The album received critical acclaim and helped to further establish Causion‘s reputation as an up-and-coming reggae artist.
In the years that followed, Causion continued to tour and release music, collaborating with some of the biggest names in reggae, including Third World and Red Fox. In 2000, he released his second album, “One Life To Live,” which included tracks such as “Jah Is The Ruler (Feat. Gentleman)“ and “Born To Be Dread.” The album was another
critical success and helped to solidify Causion‘s place as one of the top reggae artists in the Caribbean.
Causion has headlined many shows and festivals, including the Moja Arts Festival, the Wadadli Music Festival, the Bob Marley Music Festival, and Reggae Cari-Fest. He has released three albums to date, including ‘Time Will Tell,’ ‘One Life to Live,’ and ‘Stella’s Kids,’ which contained hits such as ‘Little Secrets,’ and ‘Get To Know Jah.’
Recording artist Zally, the man with the unique raspy voice, is back with a brand new EP called Am Reggae. Released in late May, the independent project has a total of seven tracks and no features. Most importantly, it’s a well produced rhythmic record that’s filled with pragmatic messages about life.
When asked what inspired the EP, Zally said the following: “inspiration came from everything that’s going on in the world and around I, too much injustices, inequalities not to mention hate. Each song bring a different vibes, Am Reggae tells it all.”
Prior to Am Reggae going live on streaming platforms, Zally and his team in Florida shared the official video for the title track. Filmed in Largo and St. Petersburg, the beautiful visuals shows a dapper Zally performing the song in various locations while hanging with his son Zyan.
“Well am always recording new music, now is the time for some real reggae music no auto tunes. Plus I wanna bring forward original music. Too much copy cat, they all sound the same.” The preceding is a statement from Zally.
The International Reggae Afro Latin Music & Arts Festival (IRAL) returns to the Hill Top Resort in Grand Beach, Manitoba on July 14th. The three-day fest will wrap up on the 16th, and will feature a mix of Reggae, Latin and Afro performers.
Reggae legends Ky-Mani Marley and Luciano are this year’s headliners. They will be supported by De La Rosa, Jay D, Natalya, Trish, Tugstar, Samba Fusion, Ezoman, Fresh IE, Jah Cutta, and that is just to name a few.
This is a family event that will have lots of activities for young and old, as well as food, arts and craft, and so much more. Tickets are available on Hill Top Resort’s website.
Capleton is one of the most consistent artists in reggae-dancehall. He arrived on the scene in the late 1980s and began delivering hits from the very beginning: Bumbo Red, #1 Pon The Look Good Chart, No Lotion Man etc.
Fast forward to 2023, and the man affectionately referred to as King Shango is still at it! Capleton‘s latest single is Watch Out Fi Dem, a song in which he warns about the upsurge of petty thieves in society. Based on the references made on this record, one can only assume that it was inspired, at least in-part, by the recent yeng yeng bike robberies in Jamaica.
As he has consistently done throughout his career, the Grammy nominated deejay again tackles a very serious issue; but does so in a manner that makes it not just palatable to listeners who may otherwise reject such a message, but also entertaining.
Recorded on the Passion Fruit Riddim, Watch Out Fi Dem is produced by Pandemic Records & Entertainment LLC. The Passion Fruit rhythm-driven compilation also features Yahdeen Essence, Ras Kronik and Sizzla Kalonji. It is available on Apple Music, Amazon, Spotify and all other music platforms worldwide.
This year, the 2023 KCRW Festival is shaking things up a bit by starting with Reggae Night XXI. The legendary party enters its third decade on Sunday, July 23rd with sets from Beres Hammond, Steel Pulse, and Third World.
The event will take place at the Hollywood Bowl, which is located at 2301 N Highland Avenue, in Los Angeles, California; and this season’s edition is being presented in partnership with the LA Phil.
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