Mikey General Shoots Video For His Single “Up & At Them” (@Blakkwuman22)

Two weeks ago, legendary reggae artist Mikey General – in collaboration with Blakkwuman22 Music – got together to shoot the official video for his single, Up & At Them. The song is featured on the Survive Riddim, released on March 21st via the aforementioned imprint.

Clips for the video were captured at Exodus Recording Studio (off Red Hills Road), as well as in the Ackee Walk district, an area that was instrumental to Mikey General‘s career, in the early years. The music video, which was shot by Maria Jackson 27, is currently being edited, and will be officially published in a few days.

In addition to Mikey General, the Survive Riddim also features songs by veteran bass player and singer Wormbass, vocalist Earl Smith Jr. – who is the son of famed guitarist Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith – and lyricist, songwriter and producer Karamanti (the CEO and owner of Blakkwuman22 Music).

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “SURVIVE RIDDIM”

Sean Paul, Patrice Roberts, Busta Rhymes & Elephant Man Booked For “Out Of This World Music Fest”

On Saturday, June 3rd, Renegade Mas will present the Out Of This World Music Festival at Camana Bay (Festival Green) in George Town, Cayman Islands. This is a major event that will feature live performances by trending hip-hop, dancehall and soca artists.

The headliners are Sean Paul, Patrice Roberts, Busta Rhymes and Elephant Man; who will all be supported by Renegade, Don Hot, Silent Matic, Joshie Vybz, Georgie Duarte and Max Kazakov. Get tickets here.

DJ Treasure Music & TasJay Productions Reshare Rad Dixon’s “Missing You” (@rad_dixon @TasJayProd @DJTreasureMusic)

In early 2022 DJ Treasure, the mixtape emperor, released a six-track dancehall compilation called New Phase Riddim. The juggling features Furno, Trejja Don, Mr. Easy, Pamputtae, and the man of the moment, Rad Dixon. Earlier this week, Dixon‘s management team – TasJay Productions – joined forces with DJ Treasure to re-release Rad Dixon‘s tune.

The clever decision was taken in-part because of Dixon‘s current trend within the reggae-dancehall industry. For those not in the know, TasJay Productions kicked off 2023 by publishing Rad Dixon‘s debut album (Hard Times), which has subsequently catapulted the artist to whole new level. To that end, they wanted to re-share the afore-stated single, titled Missing You, since it was never adequately promoted the first time around.

The melodious bright track deals with the reality of losing love ones, an actuality we all have to address at some point in our lives. And it goes without saying that the sensitivity of such a subject matter requires an empathetic voice; this is exactly what Rad Dixon gives us.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO “MISSING YOU”

Tony Rebel, Gyptian, Yemi Alade & Others Will Perform At “Afrobeats Reggae Festival” In NY

Next month – on Sunday, June 18th – Jammins Events and Sound Brigade will present the highly anticipated Afrobeats Reggae Festival with a mix of Jamaican and African artists. Performing are: Yemi Alade, Kabaka Pyramid, Tony Rebel, Inner Circle, Gyptian, Ayo Jay, and Libianca.

Location is the Coney Island Amphitheater in Brooklyn, New York. Starting time is 8pm, and tickets are available via Live Nation.

Catch Julian Marley & Mykal Rose At The Truckee Reggae Fest Next Month

The 3rd annual Truckee Reggae Festival is set for Saturday, June 24th at the Truckee Regional Park Amphitheater – 10500 Brockway Road – in Truckee, California. In addition to the live music, the event will also have a vending village with various sellers, local art, and lots of food and drink.

As for the show, there will be performances by Julian Marley & The Uprising, Mykal Rose (of Black Uhuru), Mighty Mystic, Lizano, El Dub, DJ Treez, Dubfyah and others.

TLC & Shaggy’s “Hot Summer Nights Tour” Kicks Off Next Month (@DiRealShaggy @OfficialTLC)

In March, GRAMMY Award winning R&B group TLC and Jamaican music legend Shaggy – who is also a GRAMMY winner – announced that they will join forces on the Hot Summer Nights Tour. Together they will bring decades of their most beloved hits to stages across North America.

The Hot Summer Nights Tour will also feature performances by special guests En Vogue and Sean Kingston on selective shows. Below are the confirmed dates and locations.

June 01 – Pelham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
June 03 – Miami, FL – FPL Solar Amphitheater @ Bayfront Park
June 04 – St. Augustine, FL – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
June 07 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park @ Walnut Creek
June 09 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
June 10 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
June 11 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
June 13 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
June 15 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
June 16 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
June 17 – Hartford, CT – XFINITY Theatre
June 21 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
June 23 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
June 24 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
June 25 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
June 28 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
June 30 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory
July 01 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
July 02 – Lake Cowichan, BC – Laketown Shakedown
July 03 – Austin, TX – Bass Concert Hall
July 06 – Salt Lake City, UT – Granary Live
July 07 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
July 08 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre
July 09 – Concord, CA – Concord Pavilion
July 13 – Edmonton, AB – Edmonton EXPO Centre
July 14 – Calgary, AB – Cowboys Music Festival

Enjoy The Best Of The 80s & 90s With Spragga Benz (@SPRAGGABENZ3)

Dancehall legend Spragga Benz will be featured at the bashment edition of the Original Strictly 80s & 90s dance, set for Saturday, June 10th at Compound – 190-01 Linden Boulevard – in Queens, New York.

Benz had a string of regional hits in the early 90s that would help shape dancehall trends for years to come. He also produced several full-length albums, including the party-ready 2000 release Fully Loaded. Collaborations with rappers like Foxy Brown, Wyclef Jean, and Nas were instrumental in putting the dancehall giant on an international stage.

Tickets for the Original Strictly 80s & 90s dance, which can be purchased from eventbrite, start at $45 USD.