Produced by Stingray Records out of London, UK, Abka Kaba‘s new single, “Tingling Feeling,” is featured on the seven-track “Island Riddim” reggae compilation. The project was shared on streaming platforms on January 10th, 2025.

“Tingling Feeling” is a lovers-rock record with an old-school vibe. On the groovy reggae rhythm, Abka Kaba, formerly Sheldon Senior, uses his soothing vocals to captivate listeners. Click here to download “Island Riddim” from your preferred digital music store.

Plantation Smokehouse, St. Ann’s first smokehouse and restaurant located next door to Richmond Estate, will be celebrating their five-year anniversary with a live performance by legendary reggae artist Richie Spice on Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14, 2025.

The festivity will start at 9 pm local time, and admission is J$3,000 or USD$20. Click here to buy tickets online.

Wavz Beach presents One Love Jerk Fest Wknd, the Valentine’s/Lovers-Rock Edition, on Saturday, February 8th, 2025. Music will be provided by DJ Pressy and Absolute, and there will be live performances by Leroy Sibbles and Hezron. 

Ticket prices are as follows: couples J$3,000; singles pre-sold J$2,000, and singles at the gate J$2,500. Tickets can be purchased online at live.myplug.com, while physical passes can be acquired in Negril from Kicks Footwear, World of Sports, and Wavz Beach. 

Anyone who buys one ticket has a chance to win a weekend for 2; however, several conditions apply.

On January 10th, Perfect Giddimani shared the first of many releases for 2025. The new track, published on his very own Giddimani Records, is called “Champion Sound.” It was produced in collaboration with House Of Riddim.

“Champion Sound” can be streamed/downloaded on Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, Tidal, iTunes, Deezer, and all other major music platforms.

Versatile reggae-dancehall artist Skarra Mucci, who hails originally from Jamaica and is now based in Barcelona, Spain, is slated to perform at Jam Link‘s upcoming Bob Marley Celebration. He has been one of the leading figures in reggae-dancehall in Europe since the early 2000s, building an impressive discography over the years.

In support of his most recent releases, Skarra Mucci is currently doing several shows across the region. One of the key highlights of this mini stint will be his performance at the highly anticipated annual Bob Marley Celebration, set to take place on February 15, 2025, at Voxhall (Vester Allé 15) in Aarhus, Denmark.

Skarra Mucci will share headlining duties with another accomplished reggae act, Omar Perry, and both men will be joined by the One Love Marley Band, Slo Down Reggae Band, DJ Henning, and MC Henrik Baek. This celebration is organized by Jam Link Intl., the leading promoter of reggae concerts in Aarhus.

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Novel-T‘s ascent in the music industry began in the early 1990s, as she captivated audiences with her performances across various venues in Jamaica. Despite her early success, it wasn’t until 2011 that she shifted her focus to recording and producing her own music. This new chapter in her career was marked by collaborations with her husband and musical director, trumpeter Howard Perry Ricketts, who also serves as her co-producer.

Having released multiple singles, several of which have topped Reggae Charts in both the USA and the UK, Novel-T unveiled her second studio album last August. Titled “Survivor,” this LP comprises eleven tracks, including a notable collaboration with Peter G. Much like the aforementioned singles, the album also topped Album Charts in the USA (i.e., Foundation Radio Network Top 15 Albums) and Jamaica (i.e., Jamaica Top 10 Countdown Album Chart with Richie B).

“Survivor” showcases hit singles like “Tough Like a Diamond,” “Love Won’t Let Us Wait,” and “Keep It Moving,” alongside distinguished covers such as Aswad‘s “Two Makes One,”Des’ree‘s “You Gotta Be Bad,” and Bob Marley‘s “Satisfy My Soul.”

The production of “Survivor” was primarily handled by Howard Perry Ricketts and Novlette Fellows (aka Novel-T) under their label, P and N Publishing. Exceptions include tracks #3 (“I Love The Way”), #5 (“Crazy Love”), and #6 (“Love Won’t Let Us Wait”), which were all produced by Hopeton Lindo for Irie Pen Records, as well as track #10 (So I Can Love You), produced by Oliver Millwood for Melody Productions.

An eclectic blend of lovers-rock and inspirational reggae, “Survivor” delivers soothing, beautiful ballads that offer a relaxing auditory experience. The album is available for download on all major music platforms.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “SURVIVOR”