Veteran recording artist Spragga Benz will be having a 90s dancehall-style birthday celebration on Saturday, May 31st, at Legendz Lounge—3 Market Street—in Frederiksted, St. Croix.
Benz, whose actual born day is May 30th, will be joined by Supa Twitch, Star General Y2K, Fyah Emblem, and DJ Calvin. Doors will open at 10pm local time, and tickets are going for $30.
JRDN, the award-winning R&B artist hailing from Nova Scotia, Canada, has recently ventured into the dancehall genre with his single, “Hold Tight.” This marks a notable departure for the singer, known for his Gold-certified hits “U Can Have It All” and “Like Magic” from his 2010 debut album, IAMJRDN. “Like Magic” earned JRDN the 2012 SOCAN Urban Music Award and reached the top spot on both Much and MuchMore Music video charts. In the same year, he received nominations for New Artist of the Year and R&B/Soul Recording of the Year at the JUNO Awards.
Following a short break, JRDN collaborated with various producers on diverse projects. One such collaboration led to “Hold Tight,” produced by Canadian dancehall label 7 Gate Record on their Paradise Riddim. Despite his established R&B background, JRDN‘s performance on “Hold Tight” is a standout, demonstrating his versatility as an artist.
“Hold Tight” infuses dancehall with elements of Caribbean pop. Lyrically, the song explores JRDN‘s infatuation with a woman he meets in a nightclub. The lyrics tell a story of immediate connection and a desire for a deeper relationship.
“Hold Tight,” along with the other tracks on the Paradise Riddim, is available for download on major platforms including iTunes, Amazon Music, and Spotify.
Jamaican roots reggae recording artist Max Romeo has passed away. It is being reported that he died at a private medical facility in St. Andrew (Jamaica) on Friday, April 11th, 2025.
Although he has an impressive body of work spanning several decades, Max is most known for his 70s megahits “War Ina Babylon,” “Chase the Devil,” “Let The Power Fall,” etc. He started his career in the mid-1960s and was actively involved in the industry right up until his death.
RLR, in association with DJ Odane876 Entertainment, will present trending dancehall star Jahmiel live in concert for the first time in Long Island on May 3rd. The event is being called ‘U Me Luv,’ a moniker inspired by Jahmiel‘s 2017 hit with the same name.
The sing-jay will perform at Prestige Palace, which is located at 40 West Merrick Road, in Freeport, New York, approximately 20 miles from Long Island. He will be supported by Camouflage Sound, Shatta Criss, and Fire-Lex Sound. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.
The 2025 One People Reggae & Arts Festival is set for Saturday, May 31st, at Hope Mills Municipal Park—5766 Rockfish Road—in Hope Mills, North Carolina. This event is all about uniting people, regardless of their race, color, or religion, through the sweet sound of reggae music.
There will be performances by established artists like Everton Blender, Inner Circle, and Shuga. Additionally, Dhim, Crucial Fiya, Ra Deal, Dropa Don, and DJ Dimention are also on the program. Tickets for the One People Reggae & Arts Festival can be purchased on their official website.
There is a lot of buzz around Mr. Vegas and Etana‘s newly released single “Trapped,” which went live on streaming platforms on March 28th. The record shines a light on irresponsible mothers, specifically those who choose companionship over what’s best for their kids.
The equally compelling official video, produced by Jaywill aka Game Over, premiered on YouTube on April 7th. If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.
Popular live music venue, The Webster, which is located at 31 Webster Street in Hartford, Connecticut, will host reggae legend Maxi Priest on Saturday, May 31st. This is an all-ages Reggae Night event that’s being presented by Concert Crave. It’s scheduled to start at 7pm local time, and tickets are available on The Webster’s website.
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