Campari’s Respect the Bitter Holiday Vibes Road Show is on the move again this Friday, November 25th. It will make two stops in St. Ann, Jamaica. The first will be at the Brown’s Town Bus Park at 8pm, and the second will be at the Salem Truck Stop at 11:30pm.
International recording artist Charly Black will perform live at both shows; and admission is free.
The crowned king of soca, Machel Montano, will celebrate his birthday at the Kings Theatre – 1027 Flatbush Avenue – in Brooklyn, New York on Wednesday, November 23rd; a day before his actual born day.
He will be joined by Majah Hype, Lilly Singh, Russell Peters, Affion Crockett and Big Norm. In addition to the entertainment, there will also be an exclusive screening of the documentary Journey Of A Soca King – A Machel Montano Story.
Jamaican dancehall artist Karamanti, who has collaborated with some of the biggest African reggae acts in the past (Stonebwoy, Sonniballi, Iwan etc.), has just shared a brand new song and video, done with emerging Malawian artist Godson.
The afro-dancehall track is titled Wa Gwan, and on it Karamanti displays her lyrical prowess, and shows why she is constantly sought after for musical synergies. As this is her third collaboration with an artist from Malawi – the second this year – Karamanti sings:
“mi no know weh a gwan dung a malawi
but everyday a new artist a badda me
dem waa fi link up wid di Karamanti
mi no care ya man caa mi hungry
so from di message upful and it highly
and i naa violate di almighty
yu can send on di beat mek mi vibes it
and mek we wake up di youth dem weh numbly.”
The official video for Wa Gwan, which was shot in both Jamaica and Malawi, was also released and shared on Karamanti‘s YouTube channel. And the song can be streamed and downloaded from all major music platforms.
360 Globe Entertainment presents the return of Jamaica’s premier classic vintage live reggae show: Stars R Us. It will take place at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Center – 36 Hope Road – in Kingston, Jamaica on Saturday, November 26.
Confirmed performers are: Ken Boothe, Leroy Sibbles, Gem Myers, Johnny Clarke, George Nooks, Big Youth, Derrick Harriot, and special guest Wesrock. Backing band is the one and only Fab5; with Ron Muschette as the master of ceremony. Entrance fee is $5,000 JMD.
Golden Voices of Lovers Rock returns to the Beck Theatre – Grange Road, Hayes – in Middlesex (UK) on Friday, December 16. This special Christmas Edition will feature some of the most respected voices in lovers-rock reggae: Barry Biggs (Wide Awake In A Dream and Side Show), JC Lodge (Telephone Love), Peter Spence, Kofi and John McLean.
There will be a red carpet reception followed by a silver service three-course dinner presented by Caribbean chef Carl Benjamin. Get tickets and additional information on Beck Theatre’s website.
Smile Today is the latest single from Hezron‘s M.O.A.M (Man On A Mission) album, released in the summer – August 19 – via Tad’s Record Inc. This upbeat ska fused song is exactly what we all need to hear right now.
On this one Hezron tells the story of a man who is struggling financially; someone who by all accounts seems dissatisfied with the direction his life is going in. However, despite all the obstacles he is faced with, he refuses to surrender to the pressures of life and chooses instead to smile, to be happy, to enjoy his time here on earth, regardless of his trials and tribulations.
The official video for Smile Today was shared last week. It is an accurate reflection of the song; showing people from all walks of life enjoying themselves as they execute their daily tasks. Legendary producer and saxophonist Dean Fraser, who is featured on the record, also makes an appearance in the visuals.
The seventeen-track project – M.O.A.M (Man On A Mission) – was produced by Hezron with an all-star musical cast: Dean Fraser on saxophone, Kirk ‘Kirkle Dove’ Bennett on drums, Donald ‘Danny Bassie’ Dennis on bass, Mitchum Khan on guitar and Carol ‘Bowie’ McLaughlin and Robbie Lyn on keyboard. The album is available on Apple Music, Amazon, Spotify and all other streaming platforms, courtesy of Tad’s Record Inc.
Now that the 65th Grammy nominations for Best Reggae Album have been announced, the chatter in and around the industry have begun; who will win?
This year’s nominees are: The Kalling by Kabaka Pyramid, Gifted by Koffee, Scorcha by Sean Paul, Third Time’s The Charm by Protoje, and Com Fly Wid Mi by Shaggy. The 2023 Grammy’s will be held on Sunday, February 5th at the Crypto-dot-com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
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