Soné Drops Powerful New Song & Visuals (@_Soneofficial)

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Soné, who is arguably one of the most underrated artist in the Jamaican dancehall gospel industry, is back with a powerful message that addresses the times we are living in! Armed with a mandate from God, the young Minister wants everyone to know that though we are tackling several challenges (racial injustice, covid-19 etc.) we will “Overcome.”

That being said, his brand new single titled “Overcome,” which goes live on all music platforms today (August 14), encourages listeners to stand strong, fight and never surrender. The record is a mix of two popular genres: Caribbean-pop and Afro-beat.

Overcome” was written by Soné in March of this year and was recorded at his very own Soné Music Cave studio. The Afro-beat sounds, which are very audible in the song, are courtesy of the producer, Samoto, who is a native of Tanzania, Africa.

When asked what’s the inspiration behind the record, Soné said the following: “This song was inspired by Sam Cook’s song ‘Change’ released in 1964. The concept is that some of the same issues they were struggling with back then, are the same things we are faced with today. The message from Sam Cook was ‘Change’ which is what the leaders of the day like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were preaching. Today our challenge is the same but our message has a stronger foundation because of what the leaders of that time did. They stood up for what was right and because of their sacrifices we can sing loudly and boldly with a different kind of confidence that we shall ‘Overcome’. The song is an anthem for all those who seek justice, equality and changes in our world. It is a confident cry, filled with hope and the strength of those who came before us. Overcome is the anthem of those who believe.”

The song is accompanied by some visuals that were captured during the peak of the Black Lives Matter protests.

Buju Banton Will Be On ‘The Tonight Show’ This Tuesday! (@bujubanton @FallonTonight)

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Buju Banton, Jamaica’s 2020 Festival Song Competition winner, is confirmed for, and will appear on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday, August 18th.

The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon airs on the American network NBC weeknights at 11:35 / 10:35 c.

Busy Signal Releases Visuals For His Song On The “Top Spot Riddim” (@busysignal_turf)

Busy Signal

Earlier today – August 14th – Busy Signal uploaded the music video for his song, “Perfect Spot,” which is on the “Top Spot Riddim” that was released last year. The video was directed by Warriors Films and it features actress Assata Jawhary as Signal‘s leading lady.

Click here or on the image above to watch, and remember to like, comment and share.

Iba Mahr Drops Back To Back Videos & Explains That He Is “Fully Advanced” (@IbaMaHr)

Iba Mahr

Having just shared the official video for “Dollar Sign,” roots reggae singer Iba Mahr is again dropping another video. The new clip is for his song “Fully Advanced,” which is on the One Time Music label.

Click here or on the image above to watch the visuals and remember to like, comment and share.

Veteran Rocksteady Reggae Group, The Melodians, Are Making A Comeback!

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The Melodians, one of reggae’s great harmony groups, are back this summer with “I’ll Take You Where The Music’s Playing”, a cover of The Drifters classic.

The song was recorded for the trio’s 2017 album, “The Return of The Melodians,” which entered the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart. Featured on the song are group founder Trevor McNaughtonWinston Dias and Taurus AlphonsoMcNaughton died in 2018.

I’ll Take You Where The Music’s Playing” was re-recorded recently at the HeavyBeat studio of producer Willie Lindo. The new version has live drums by Lee Milio, who joined the group after McNaughton’s death. There are also live horns, Lindo on guitar, the legendary Robbie Shakespeare on bass and Lindo’s son Kashief playing keyboards.

Dias and Alphonso joined The Melodians after the deaths of original members Brent Dowe and Tony Brevett in 2006 and 2013, respectively. That edition performed throughout South Florida, Philadelphia, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom. Milo, who is from Montego Bay, has been a fixture on the South Florida reggae scene for 40 years. Fans in the region are familiar with his work for the Tishan band.

Formed in Greenwich Farm, Kingston, The Melodians are one of reggae’s storied groups. McNaughtonBrevett and Dowe had a series of hits at producer Duke Reid’s Treasure Isle studio during the rocksteady craze of the 1960s, such as “Little Nut Tree,” “Swing And Dine” and “Sweet Sensation.” Their biggest hit was “By The Rivers of Babylon,” produced by Leslie Kong.

Chronixx Will Be Featured On Sa-Roc’s Upcoming Album “The Sharecropper’s Daughter” (@sarocthemc @ChronixxMusic)

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U.S. based female MC Sa-Roc, who is known and respected for her lyrical prowess, has announced that Jamaican reggae artist Chronixx will be featured on her upcoming album. With Sa-Roc being a hip-hop lyricist and Chronixx a roots singer this should make for an interesting collaboration.

The album, titled “The Sharecropper’s Daughter,” is scheduled for release on Friday, October 2nd.

Capleton’s Charity Show “A St. Mary Mi Come From” Will Not Be Held This Year (@capletonmusic @AStMaryMiComeFr)

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Though the Jamaican government is allowing outdoor events to take place, the organizers of Capleton‘s popular charity show, ‘A St. Mary Mi Come From,’ have decided not to do the event this year.

Under the current orders that are in place due to covid-19, concerts being held in Jamaica are only allowed to have approximately 250 patrons inside the venue. ‘A St. Mary Mi Come From’ is a major annual stage-show that usually attracts thousands of people, so it makes sense to postpone it until next year when things are back to normal.