Authentic rub-a-dub are the first words that come to mind when describing the new EP from Jamaican artists Micah Shemaiah and Asadenaki. It’s titled Riddim Wise, which is also the name of the Canadian production duo that’s behind the project.
Riddim Wise, the EP, has a total of four tracks: two singles (Skankaz and Be Humble), with two dubs. Click here to stream and download it from your preferred music platform.
At the end of August Reggae Vibes Music will release the Rock All Riddim, a thirteen-track reggae compilation featuring some of the most respected artists in the reggae-dancehall industry.
The project will have new music from Sizzla Kalonji, Jah Cure, Lutan Fyah, Turbulence, Bescenta, Fiyaneer, Richie Spice, Anthony B, Dreama, Powerman, Snatcha Lion, Kendallaz and Rufftop Rock I.
The lead single, Get Out A Babylon System, which is performed by Sizzla, was made public last week and has been getting nothing but positive reviews, particularly from music critics. As he is known to do, Kalonji delivers a strong message to the youths, advising them to become independent and self reliant. Hence the title, Get Out A Babylon System.
On Saturday, August 28th, several established reggae artists and musicians will come together for a night of roots music at Moe’s Alley (1535 Commercial Way) in Santa Cruz, California. The lineup includes The Gladiators, Droop Lion, Andrew Bees of Black Uhuru and King Hopeton.
Patrons should know that effective immediately the management at Moe’s Allley have updated their safety measures and require proof of vaccination for entry to all their shows. Masks will also be required when indoors.
Rasta At Shasta Music & Camping Festival is scheduled for August 26 through August 28 at the Shastice Park (800 Rockfellow Drive) in Northern California. The family friendly event will feature a kid’s fun zone, yoga and sound healing workshops, camping and of course live music.
The musical entertainment will be provided by Prezident Brown, Don Carlos, Arise Roots, Pato Banton, The Movement, Artikal Sound System, Reggae Angels, El Dusty DJ, Christafari, Jah Warrior Shelter HiFi and many more. Get tickets here.
Mackamilli, a former member of the popular 90’s dancehall group Innocent Kru, has been aggressively focusing on his solo career in recent months. In addition to working behind the scenes as a video director and label owner, Macka has also been busy creating and releasing new music. His latest is a family friendly dancehall tune called Welcome To Jamaica. He shared it on August 6th, the island’s 59th Independence Day.
In Welcome to Jamaica Mackamilli laments about the nation’s music, food, culture and lifestyle; all while bragging about it’s athletes and their accomplishments. It is worth noting that on that very morning the Jamaican women’s 4×100-meter relay team took home the gold medal at the Olympics.
On the same day that he published the song Macka also uploaded the official video to his channel. And as he himself is a well respected videographer, he made sure to create some visuals that capture both the mood and vibe of the record.
In a few weeks Blakkwuman22 Music, the record label owned and operated by dancehall artist Karamanti, will release the Restart Riddim. This is a hardcore dancehall juggling that will feature new music from various artists. Among those that will be on the project is popular Jackson Town deejay Lion Face I-Talawah.
Lion‘s new song will be a follow up to his now trending single, Survivor, which was shared earlier in the year on the Mountain Top Riddim (Haile Cush Records). Although that compilation featured mega stars like Jah Mason and Fantan Mojah, it was Lion Face‘s Survivor that captured the attention of the masses.
In an effort to maintain the momentum, two days ago Lion Face joined Karamanti in the studio and recorded a powerful song titled Truth. On the record, the hardcore lyricist touched on everything from the lowest form of poverty to the highest form of corruption; all while highlighting his Rastafarian faith.
As the Restart Riddim is still in the production phase, persons are encouraged to download Survivor via the link below, while we await Lion Face I-Talawah‘s new song, Truth.
On Friday, August 6th, reggae royalty Jimmy Cliff blessed us all with a beautiful new song titled Human Touch. The soothing record is all about the importance of in-person contact, while appreciating how social media have been able to keep us connected, especially through the pandemic.
The audio release was also accompanied by the official visuals. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
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