Junior Reid Will Celebrate His Birthday In Toronto On June 7th

Junior ‘One Blood’ Reid will be celebrating his birthday at the National Event Venue (1000 Finch Avenue West) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on June 7th, 2025. Reid is promising an “unforgettable experience” and “a night of straight vibes and energy.”

Music will be provided by Game Changaz, Chippy Don, Lizard Hype Movements, DJ Mental, and others. Furthermore, several of Junior Reid‘s celebrity friends will be in attendance: Afro B, Belize, Eyesus, Fyah Locks, etc. It will be hosted by Supa Hype. Click here for tickets.

City Splash Festival 2025

City Splash Festival is a 30,000-capacity event that celebrates the impact of Caribbean and African culture in the United Kingdom and Europe. It showcases reggae, roots, dub, and other genres while highlighting legendary, established, and emerging acts.

The 2025 lineup includes Tarrus Riley, Ms. Dynamite, Channel One, General Levy, Dankie Sounds, DJ AG, Dubwise Jamaica, Iration Steppas, Mad Professor, Rampage Sound, Ras Kwame, and Ras-I, and that is just to name a few.

City Splash 2025 will be held on Bank Holiday Monday, May 26th, from midday to 10:00 p.m. at Brockwell Park in Brixton (London). Click here for additional information.

Sizzla Kalonji Heading To Trinidad For ‘One Caribbean Music Festival’

The One Caribbean Music Festival is set to take place on Saturday, May 31st, at Queens Park Savannah in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Attendees will experience the best in soca, chutney, calypso, reggae, and dancehall.

In addition to live performances by several renowned artists from the Caribbean, this event will also offer patrons a diverse array of Caribbean cuisine. Notably, among the performers is Sizzla Kalonji, one of the most revered reggae acts of this era.

Winston Irie’s “Unto Thee O’Lord” Has Entered The Top 5 On NY’s Reggae Chart

After spending approximately thirteen weeks on The Foundation Radio Network New York Chart, Winston Irie‘s latest single, “Unto Thee O’Lord,” has entered the top 5. It is now sharing the same space with Hezron (#4), Third World (#3), Terry Linen (#2), and Tarrus Riley (#1).

“Unto Thee O’Lord,” which was produced by Bernard ‘IOBI’ Joseph for 4/20 Records, is a praise and worship reggae tune that’s fused with ska. It was released on the last day of January in 2025.

Freddie McGregor’s Birthday Celebration (June 29 in Boca Raton, Fl.)

On Sunday, June 29th, the Big Ship captain, Freddie McGregor, will celebrate his 69th birthday, surrounded by friends, family, and fans. His birthday party will double as a live concert that will feature performances by some of the biggest names in reggae-dancehall.

It will be staged at the Sunset Cove Amphitheater—20405 Amphitheater Circle—in Boca Raton, Florida, starting at 2pm local time. Tickets are already being sold via caribtix.com.

Veteran Dancehall Artist Harry Toddler Sends Message In “Code”

Veteran dancehall artist Harry Toddler, who has been active in the music industry since the early 1990s, has achieved international success with two brands: he was a member of the famed dancehall ensemble Scare Dem Crew, and he’s also celebrated for his work as a solo act.

With a career spanning over 30 years, Harry Toddler uses his latest single to outline some rules that have been important to his longevity. On the track, the Kingston-born deejay mentions two things in particular that would immediately capture his attention, making him suspicious of the person involved: the first being anyone who betrays his friends, and the second, men who obsessively chase after women. Harry Toddler says these actions are codes (indicators) of an inauthentic person. 

The song, aptly titled “Code,” was officially released on May 15, and it comes to us courtesy of one of the fastest-rising reggae-dancehall music labels, Pandemic Records & Entertainment LLC.

“Code” is the latest addition to Pandemic‘s “Passion Fruit Riddim,” a compilation that also features Bounty Killer, Capleton, Ras Kronik, Sizzla, Yahdeen Essence, and Turbulence“Code” and the other songs on the “Passion Fruit Riddim” can be downloaded from all major streaming platforms.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “CODE”

Mortimer, Zac Jones & Jaz Elise For Calabash 2025

One of the features at the biennial Calabash International Literary Festival is Midnight Ravers, a live concert headlined by artists who also use their music to narrate a tale. This year’s Midnight Ravers are Mortimer, Zac Jones, and Jaz Elise. They will perform on Friday, May 23rd, between 12am and 2am.

The Calabash International Literary Festival is a three-day event with lots of reading, poetry, music, and other forms of storytelling. It will run from May 23rd to May 25th at Treasure Beach in Jamaica. Click here for additional information.