Red Rat‘s new rhythm driven project, “Drop Top Riddim” is out now! The dancehall compilation, which is on his own Mogul Movements Worldwide label, features new music from Wasp, Pascalli, Tarnado, Badda General and of course Red Rat.
Kirk Bennett of Kirkledove Records may have a major hit on his hands! A few weeks ago he released “Pray,” a powerful new song performed by two of the biggest names in reggae and dancehall: Romain Virgo and Busy Signal.
The song, which was official published on Friday, January 29th, is already trending on reggae platforms all over the world. Bennett believes that now more than ever we all need an inspirational record like this, especially as we confront the pandemic and all the issues that comes with it.
On February 12th, DJ Frass Records – a secular reggae and dancehall record label out of Jamaica – released a rhythm driven reggae compilation dubbed “Six Miles Riddim.” The project, which is clearly non-religious, featured one very prominent Christian artist; Alaine.
Alaine Laughton, who is publicly known by her first name, is a Jamaican-American reggae singer and songwriter. She was born in New Jersey. In early 2019, Alaine got baptized and has been doing gospel music ever since.
Her latest release, “Carry On,” is featured on the aforementioned project. The very inspirational record is both soothing and encouraging.
Despite the rise in covid-19 cases in Jamaica, the organizers of the ‘Jamaica Rum Festival’ have decided to present the event, albeit in a virtual format. This year’s concert will be held on Saturday, March 27th from 3 PM to 9 PM.
Confirmed performers are Shaggy, Sizzla Kalonji and Shenseea. For additional information about this event visit the festival’s official website.
Jamaican dancehall recording artist Charly Black has just released a brand new six-track (6) EP titled “So Many Reasons.” The project comes to us courtesy of the AfterCluv Record Label with distribution via UMG Recordings Inc.
“So Many Reasons” features two collaborations: one with Sean Paul and Greeicy (Ravin) and the other with Sak Noel (Diggy Dee). Click here to listen and download the full EP from your preferred music platform.
Dancehall recording artist Teflon, also known as the Young King, will be releasing a brand new album on Friday, March 12th. The project, titled “Years A Pain,” has twenty-one (21) tracks and it comes to us courtesy of Teflon‘s own label, Yard A Love Records – with distribution by Zojak Worldwide.
Anyone familiar with Teflon‘s music must know that this record will be heavy on lyrical content, style and flow. Click here to pre-order “Years A Pain.”
In a brand new song and video titled “Celebration of Life,” Jamaican reggae artist Turbulence is upbeat and positive as he shows gratitude for life and all the beautiful things that comes with it.
The track, which is on the Neva Stop Booking label, was released in the second week of February; while the visuals followed a week later. Click here or on the image above to watch the video and remember to like, comment and share.
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