The official video for Triston Palma‘s We Poor is out now! the song is featured on the Ina Struggle Riddim, released in late March via Irie Ites Records and Evidence Music. If you have not yet seen the visuals, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.
Woodland City Fest presents Sizzla Kalonji live at Sunrise Lawn in New Market, St. Elizabeth on Saturday, May 20th. He will be supported by King Tafari Sound System. Admission at the gate is $1,500.
The Rise & Vibes Festival is an annual music and camping festival that unfolds in the natural beauty of the Animas River Valley. It’s held at the magical Tico Time River Resort – 20 Road 2050 – in Aztec, New Mexico, just twenty minutes south of Durango, Colorado.
The event promises three days of roots reggae music from May 19th to the 21st. And it stars Kabaka Pyramid, Anthony B, Sister Nancy, Del The Funky Homosapien, and many more. Get additional info here.
Every so often a song comes along that has the power to completely upgrade our mood to better, regardless what state we find ourselves in at the time. This means that if we are down it lifts us up; and if we are already in a good mood it puts us in an even better mood.
The preceding is an accurate depiction of Macka B‘s latest single, Give Thank For Life. The ska tune – released on Friday, April 28th, via Big Feet Records – is a collaborative effort by and between producer Josh Harris (who is also the CEO of the aforementioned imprint) and veteran British toaster Macka B.
Give Thanks For Life is literally a two minutes and forty nine seconds inspirational speech, presented in a rhythmic style, on top of a ska beat. As the song starts, the first thing that grabs our attention is the sweet-sounding instrumental, which can be credited to Santo Davis on drums, Jallanzo on guitar, with Josh Harris on both bass and keyboard. Mixing and mastering engineers are Tommi Tikkanen and Earle Holder, respectively.
The dulcet rhythm is immediately enhanced when Macka B begins to deliver his masterfully crafted message, in a manner that perfectly compliments the track. Give Thanks For Life is now available on all streaming platforms.
Reggae legend Richie Spice will headline the Good Vibes Festival at the KICC (Kenyatta International Convention Centre) Grounds in Nairobi, Kenya on Saturday, May 27th. This is Spice‘s second concert in the African nation.
The festival – which will see Richie working with his personal band – is being presented by Roots Vibes Promotions and One Voice of Africa. Entrance fee ranges from 1,500 to 7,000 Ksh, depending on time of purchase and seating/standing location.
On Saturday, May 13th, Brew’d Awakenings – the elegant coffee shop in Liguanea – will be hosting international reggae singer Alaine and the dancehall king Beenie Man for a Mother’s Day treat. The shop is located at 130 Old Hope Road in Kingston.
General admission – food inclusive – is $2,500 in advance, and $3,000 at the gate. Tickets can be purchased from the following Tastee locations: Liguanea, Patrick City, Cargil, Portmore and New Kingston. They’re also available at Kingston Jerk, JDG Restaurant, 7 Kings Car Wash, and Brew’d Awakening.
As they continue to enjoy all the positive feedback they’re getting on the Things & Time Riddim, Pandemic Records have already begun working on other projects.
The brothers – Sheldon and Leroy Edwards – will be releasing two new rhythm-driven compilations in the coming weeks: Passion Fruit Riddim and Heaven Gate Riddim. And although no official release date has been announced for the latter, we do know that the Passion Fruit Riddim will drop on May 12th. Both EPs – which are reggae – will feature a mix of established and emerging artists.
A few weeks ago they shared two singles from the forthcoming Heaven Gate Riddim: Love I A Gi Dem, performed by Sizzla Kalonji; and Hero, sung by Turbulence. The songs were sent to selectors on Maria Jackson 27 DJ List, most of whom responded favorably, expressing anticipation for the full compilation.
Despite the fact that a couple songs were made public, the team at Pandemic Records is still toiling incessantly to get additional talents on the riddim. That said, they are committed to publishing the EP shortly.
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