International recording artist Sizzla Kalonji has just dropped a new thirteen-track album called The I-Grade. The project comes to us courtesy of Izreal Records, Sonovic Music and Sizzla‘s own Kalonji Music Production.
The I-Grade can be streamed and/or downloaded from iTunes, Apple Music, Deezer, Amazon, Tidal, Spotify, Boomplay and all other digital music platforms.
On September 15th, VP Music Group will share Rebirth Of The Cool Ruler, a Gregory Isaacs collaborative album spearheaded by veteran producer King Jammy. The record is a new take on some of Gregory‘s biggest tunes done in combination with several well respected reggae-dancehall acts: Shaggy, Sean Paul, Bounty Killer, Junior Reid, Chaka Demus, Bunny General, etc. See the complete track listing below.
In just a few days one of the best songwriters in reggae-dancehall – Lutan Fyah – will share a beautiful love song titled Give It All. Scheduled for release next week Friday, the track is another quality production by composer Josh Harris and his team at Big Feet Records.
Both men, Harris and Lutan Fyah, have collaborated before. As a matter of fact, their last collaboration – Nah Sleep – released approximately eight months ago, is still enjoying steady rotation on reggae platforms worldwide. Be that as it may, this new record, Give It All, is expected to perform even stronger, because its subject matter makes it more amenable to a wider audience.
Mark your calendars; Give It All will hit digital music stores and streaming platforms on Friday, August 18th, 2023.
Fat Chefs will be celebrating their birthday at Seaside Dutchie in Priory, St. Ann, Jamaica, on Sunday, August 20th, from 4 to 10pm. They are calling the event Upscale, and is promising an exquisite evening with flavoursome food and beautiful music.
There will be a live performance by reggae artist Singing Melody, who will be supported by the Tower Band. Entrance fee is $4,000 JMD inclusive of meals.
Jamaica, the small island nation in the Caribbean sea, is now celebrating 61 years of independence under the theme: ‘Jamaica 61… Proud & Strong’. To that end, Jamaican businesses at home and abroad are honoring the moment by offering products and services in line with the above concept.
That said, Tad’s Record Inc. – the independent record label, production, and publishing company, with offices in Kingston, Jamaica and Miami, Florida – has just released a brand new album dubbed Celebrating Jamaica 61. This is twenty-one tracks of original and re-imagined reggae songs performed by various artists, from long-time legends to newcomers.
It features music by Richie Spice, Screwdriver, Duane Stephens, Hezron, Big Youth, Kelly Shane, Caryl Jacobs, George Nooks, Dean Fraser, Big Mountain, Honorebel, Jessie Royal, Chevaughn, Dennis Brown, Glen Washington, Gregory Isaacs, Sister Carol, Okeil McIntyre, Terry Linen, Brigadier Jerry, Josey Wales, Vahriie, Jah Izrehl, and Vybz Kartel.
All performers were carefully selected by Tad’s Record Inc.‘s founder, Tad Dawkins, along with his son and business partner, Tad Dawkins Jr. This is their contribution to Jamaica’s 61st anniversary. Celebrating Jamaica 61 is now available on iTunes, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Spotify, and all other streaming platforms.
Kalonji Music Production and Charlemont Ravaz present the 2023 Linstead Festival on Saturday, August 19 at Charlemont Housing Scheme in Linstead, St. Catherine. There will be musical juggling by King Tafari Sound, Bobo Sparks and DJ Killy Killy.
As for the live show, confirmed performers include Sizzla Kalonji, Jigsy King, Tony Curtis, Bascom X, Lutan Fyah, Sativa, and many more. Admission is $1,500 JMD for men and $1,000 for women.
Saturday, August 19th is the date for the inaugural Hanover 300 Food & Music Festival, which will be held at Bioprist Knowledge Park in Lucea, Hanover (across from the Hanover Police HQ). It will feature international and local chefs coupled with live musical entertainment.
Top-tier recording artists Bounty Killer and Tessanne Chin will headline the show with support from Raph-I, KRISIS, Prince J and Nature Silk. Gates open at 8am and the show will start at 10am.
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