Earlier this year Protoje released the deluxe edition of his In Search of Lost Time album. The thirteen-track record features collaborations with Koffee, Wiz Khalifa, Popcaan, Lila Ike, IzyBeats, Pa Salieu and Toddla T.
A couple days ago he shared the official video for Self Defense, track number eight on the record. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
This year the organizers of Reggae Sunsplash will be having a hybrid festival that will consist of both a live stage-show with limited audience (2,000 individuals which is 10% of the venue capacity) and a virtual stream. It will take place in the Fall on November 26th and 27th.
Additional information about this event is available on their official website: goreggaesunsplash dom com.
On July 23rd Trensettahs Sound System will release the highly anticipated Abyssinia Riddim. The project will feature music from: Capleton, Sydney Salmon, Rootz Underground, Pamfalon, Dejazmatch Kwasi, Jah Thundah, Kwanza and Jahnice.
At the end of June they shared the lead single: Capleton‘s Still Gonna Make It, along with the video. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
As he has been doing since the start of the year, dancehall artist Teflon kicked off the month of July with a new single, accompanied by the song’s official video. The track is titled Bricks and it’s on the Ski Topper Records label.
The record went live on all music platforms on July 2nd and the visuals followed a day later on the 3rd. Click here or on the image above to check it out.
Yesterday (Friday, July 2nd) Sweet Music released the Bitcoin Riddim, a sixteen-track dancehall compilation which features Jahmiel, Christopher Martin, Gyptian, Bugle, Singing Sweet and several others.
The release of the rhythm was accompanied by the official video for Jahmiel‘s song, Jah Never Leave. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
Though I cannot put my fingers on it, it is clear that something is happening in Jamaica’s broadcasting industry. A few days ago we heard about a new radio station coming to the island this month, The Bridge 99FM. Shortly after that we learned that popular radio host Ron Muchette would be joining the new network.
Now we are getting confirmation, directly from Richard Burgess aka Richie B, that he is leaving The Edge 105FM. In his own words Richie said the following: “My decision to leave THE EDGE would have to be regarded as one of the toughest I’ve had to make but, in the end, I am ready to grow and to take on new challenges…to fulfill some unattained goals on my bucklist..”
International reggae recording artist Tarrus Riley has just upgraded R&B singer Giveon‘s hit single, Heartbreak Anniversary, by giving it a reggae remix. Released on Thursday, July 1st, the reggae version of Heartbreak Anniversary was produced by Kareem Burrell and Dean Fraser for XTM Nation.
To support the remake of Heartbreak Anniversary , Tarrus also shared the official video. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
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