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Irie Pen Records presents The Season (Official Music Video)

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It’s the happiest time of the year! And Hopeton Lindo is feeling the vibes with ‘The Season,’ a song that celebrates Christmas. A video for the song, directed by TuneMiami, has been released to share the singer’s joy with family and friends.

Mostly filmed in sunny South Florida and chilly New Hampshire,  the visual captures Lindo spending quality time with loved ones. In one scene, he expresses his joy with a resplendent Yuletide tree as the perfect backdrop.

Lindo has savored Christmas since his childhood in Jamaica. He has fond memories growing up in a large family whose bond got even stronger as December approached.

He explains the objective of the video which is edited by Winston Price Films in Jamaica.

“The concept is to show family and friends coming together no matter the weather to give thanks and celebrate the season,” said Lindo.

‘The Season’ is one of five songs on ‘Feel It Christmas’, an EP produced by his Irie Pen Record label. It also features ‘My Wish For Christmas’ by Peter G, ‘I’ll Be Home For Christmas’ by Novel-T, ‘Some Day At Christmas’ by Empress Uneek and ‘A Different Christmas’ by Lindo and Anthony Redrose.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “FEEL IT CHRISTMAS” EP

The Itals Confirmed For Blue Note Hawaii In January

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The Itals will continue their U.S. tour in 2025. They are scheduled to perform at Blue Note (2335 Kalakaua Avenue) in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Friday, January 24. Doors to the all-ages event will open at 5:30 p.m., while the show will start at 7:30 p.m.

The Itals are a Jamaican reggae vocal group formed in 1976 by Alvin “Keith” Porter, Lloyd Ricketts, and Ronnie Davis (formerly a member of The Tennors). All three men had worked together in the late 1960s in another ensemble called The Westmorelites.

Jahman & Ras Batch Call On Their “African Ancestors” In New Single

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Two of the U.S. Virgin Islands’ most prominent reggae voices, Jahman and Ras Batch, have joined forces on a new single called “African Ancestors.” Released on November 22nd, 2024, the delightful afro-beat record was created by Grammy Award-winning producer Masai Harris, who was given the prestigious prize for his work on Kabaka Pyramid‘s Reggae Album of the Year, “The Kalling.”

When asked what inspired “African Ancestors,”Jahman said the following: “I was actually in the studio listening to the melodies of the song. Ras Batch had just arrived to pick me up, and I invited him inside. As he heard the melody, he sang out “African Ancestors” in such a beautiful melody, and the rest of the song is history.”

Both men, Ras Batch and Jahman, have been friends since the late 1990s, so this collaboration should not come as a surprise to their attentive fans and supporters. That said, “African Ancestors,” which is published on the Splatter House Records label, is now available on all streaming platforms.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “AFRICAN ANCESTORS”

Jamaica’s 1st Country & Western Dress Code Party

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Mature Mondays will be having Jamaica’s 1st Country & Western Dress Code Party on Monday, December 23rd at Rebel-T HQ (52 Dumbarton Avenue) in Kingston. It will start at 5:00 p.m., and will go on until…

During the event there will be a video shoot for Nitty Kutchie and Kei Dubb‘s new single “Island in the Stream.” Additionally, selectors DJ Snow, DJ Smurf, and Billy Slaughter will be on deck.

New Music From Glen Washington “You A Di Boss”

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Veteran reggae artist Glen Washington has a new lovers-rock single called “You A Di Boss.” Released on Friday, December 6th, the tune comes to us courtesy of Irie Ites Records and Evidence Music out of Europe. 

If you have not yet heard it, click here or on the image above to stream/download it from your preferred music platform.

Jahman’s Story

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Passionate about music, life, and his country, reggae singer Jahman is easily one of the most recognizable names on the St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, reggae scene. Known for his message-laced lyrics, Jahman has shared the stage with such luminaries as Ky-Mani Marley, Sizzla Kalonji, Jr. Reid, former Born Jamerican member Notch, and others.

With five albums released to date, he scored his most successful effort with the 14-track Altitude. Published in the summer of 2018, Altitude was produced by John “Jon FX” Crawford and Splatterhouse Records. It entered the prestigious American Billboard Reggae Albums Chart at number seven. Herbs, Altitude, Call on Jah Mercy, One Day, She Never Wait, and This Girl are just some of the songs that made the album’s track list. She Never Wait was a hit on the Foundation Radio Network Top 30 Music chart in New York, USA.

Very active in the community, Jahman often gives back and contributes to a non-profit organization called Grow Food Inc. by donating funds and performing at their annual festival. The organization promotes the teachings of The Most High, healthy diets, entertainment, and arts and crafts.

In 2023, Jahman released another smashing album called A Purpose. It features his longtime friend Sizzla, Jr. Reid, and his fellow Virgin Islands artists Ras Batch and Pressure. Presently working on his 8th studio album, Jahman‘s music is set to revive and rejuvenate the world with good vibes and positive vibrations.

Inner Circle Invites You To Ring In The New Year With Richie Stephens In Miramar, Fl.

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The City of Miramar is inviting members of the public to their New Year’s Eve Under the Stars Block Party on Tuesday, December 31st, at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater in Florida. Presented by the bad boys of reggae, Inner Circle, with support from Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers, this event will commence at 8:00 p.m. with fireworks at midnight.

There will be performances by international recording artist Richie Stephens, Visions Band, and South Florida’s top selectors, DJ Fergie and DJ Waggy Tee. General admission is free!