The Jamaican All Stars series is a sequence of shows that is to take place in the month of September. These events will feature live performances by some of the nation’s trending dancehall artists; as well as interviews to be conducted by Nikki Z and Ras Kwame.
Jamaican All Stars will feature both Ding Dong and Shenseea on September 5th; Capleton on September 12 and Beenie Man on September 19. All artists will be backed by the popular Ruff Cutt Band. Click here to buy tickets.
Soca Gold 2021 is due out on September 3rd; however, VP is giving us a taste of what is to come by sharing the first single: Go Gal by Alison Hinds. Anyone familiar with Alison knows that she is the original queen of soca. So this, like most if not all her previous releases, is a hit!
Soca Gold 2021 is a non-stop party juggling with a bonus mega-mix disc performed by DJ Puffy. The compilation will feature South African artist Master KG and the monster hit Jerusalema, six recent Soca Gold anthems from Rupee, Iwer George, Edwin Yearwood and others, plus so much more.
“Mr McGregor has made significant contributions to the art form of reggae music. He created many hits and worked with talented artistes and musicians whose music has inspired many current artistes and continues to inspire future musical talents… We pay tribute to one of reggae’s most prolific musicians whose musical genius, passion, talent, unstoppable work ethic, and cultural contribution has served as an inspiration to us all.”
The above is an official statement signed by councilwoman Shirley Surgeon on behalf of the city of Hartford (Connecticut), while announcing that August 14, 2021 was being recognized as Freddie McGregor Day. This was done during the city’s annual West Indian Independence Celebration.
Earlier this year dancehall artist Mr. Peppa released a captivating song titled Nah Worry. The track was inspired by his mother, who at the time was gravely ill. She became sick in March and after numerous tests was diagnosed with renal failure and cervical cancer. Following her diagnosis she was then placed on dialysis twice a week. Regretfully, she passed away on Wednesday, August 11th.
Mr. Peppa is now grieving her death, and though he is trying to cling on to the words in his song, Nah Worry, he is indeed broken. In a recent interview with the Jamaica Star he said: “Yeah, man, me and my mom did close. We grow up with mom and dad together. I remember as kids as soon as my dad left to work, we would run into their room and jump up in the bed beside her. I would take one cheek and my brother would take the other, because my mom’s skin always felt good. We have this thing we called ‘love’ and whenever she was leaving, we would ask for some ‘love’.”
Earlier this year dancehall artist Karamanti announced that she would be releasing a new studio album. The initial plan was to have the project out at the end of May, but unfortunately that date was not met. The album’s release date has been changed on a couple of occasions; this is due in part to amendments being made to songs already recorded, as well as the addition of new music.
That being said, on Tuesday, August 17th, Karamanti shared the LP’s first single, Start With A Prayer. The hardcore dancehall track is presented as a form of devotion; and as the album is titled Spiritual Warfare, the lead single gives a clear indication of the lyrical content that is to be feature throughout the full project.
The rhythm for Start With A Prayer was created by Old Harbour (Jamaica) based producer AudioTraxx Productions, which is headed up by Lamar Thompson.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced seven no movement days in a bid to curb the latest surge in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Jamaica.
Those days are Sunday, August 22; Monday, August 23; Tuesday, August 24; Sunday, August 29; Monday, August 30; Tuesday, August 31; and Sunday, September 5.
Tightening of the curfews, which form part of the Government’s infection prevention and control measures, are also aimed at reducing hospitalisations and deaths.
The new measures come as the virus’ more transmissible Delta variant was confirmed to be present in Jamaica.
Source: Jamaican Information Service
At the end of April Yard A Love Records, the label owned and operated by dancehall artist Teflon, released the Just a One Call Riddim. The project features new music from several artists, including Bugle, Lutan Fyah and of course Teflon.
Earlier this week the official video for Bugle‘s track, Truth, was uploaded to his YouTube channel. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
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