360 Globe Entertainment presents the return of Jamaica’s premier classic vintage live reggae show: Stars R Us. It will take place at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Center – 36 Hope Road – in Kingston, Jamaica on Saturday, November 26.

Confirmed performers are: Ken Boothe, Leroy Sibbles, Gem Myers, Johnny Clarke, George Nooks, Big Youth, Derrick Harriot, and special guest Wesrock. Backing band is the one and only Fab5; with Ron Muschette as the master of ceremony. Entrance fee is $5,000 JMD.

Golden Voices of Lovers Rock returns to the Beck Theatre – Grange Road, Hayes – in Middlesex (UK) on Friday, December 16. This special Christmas Edition will feature some of the most respected voices in lovers-rock reggae: Barry Biggs (Wide Awake In A Dream and Side Show), JC Lodge (Telephone Love), Peter Spence, Kofi and John McLean.

There will be a red carpet reception followed by a silver service three-course dinner presented by Caribbean chef Carl Benjamin. Get tickets and additional information on Beck Theatre’s website.

Smile Today is the latest single from Hezron‘s M.O.A.M (Man On A Mission) album, released in the summer – August 19 – via Tad’s Record Inc. This upbeat ska fused song is exactly what we all need to hear right now.

On this one Hezron tells the story of a man who is struggling financially; someone who by all accounts seems dissatisfied with the direction his life is going in. However, despite all the obstacles he is faced with, he refuses to surrender to the pressures of life and chooses instead to smile, to be happy, to enjoy his time here on earth, regardless of his trials and tribulations.

The official video for Smile Today was shared last week. It is an accurate reflection of the song; showing people from all walks of life enjoying themselves as they execute their daily tasks. Legendary producer and saxophonist Dean Fraser, who is featured on the record, also makes an appearance in the visuals.

The seventeen-track project – M.O.A.M (Man On A Mission) – was produced by Hezron with an all-star musical cast: Dean Fraser on saxophone, Kirk ‘Kirkle Dove’ Bennett on drums, Donald ‘Danny Bassie’ Dennis on bass, Mitchum Khan on guitar and Carol ‘Bowie’ McLaughlin and Robbie Lyn on keyboard. The album is available on Apple Music, Amazon, Spotify and all other streaming platforms, courtesy of Tad’s Record Inc.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “M.O.A.M. (MAN ON A MISSION)” ALBUM

Now that the 65th Grammy nominations for Best Reggae Album have been announced, the chatter in and around the industry have begun; who will win?

This year’s nominees are: The Kalling by Kabaka Pyramid, Gifted by Koffee, Scorcha by Sean Paul, Third Time’s The Charm by Protoje, and Com Fly Wid Mi by Shaggy. The 2023 Grammy’s will be held on Sunday, February 5th at the Crypto-dot-com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

At the end of October – specifically on the 28th – EU based production team Irie Ites, in collaboration with Evidence Music, released the Watch Dem Riddim.

This is a one drop reggae rhythm that features two of Jamaica’s legendary roots artists: Sugar Minott (with Watch Dem) and Tristan Palmer (with Never Get Weary).

Click here to stream / download the Watch Dem Riddim from your preferred music platform.

Reggae singer Ernie Smith, who rose to prominence in the 1970s, will be having a Crismus Cantata at the University of the West Indies – Mona Campus on Sunday, December 4th. The concert will be held in the university’s chapel.

Smith will perform live, and will be joined by two other accomplished artists: Gem Myers and Boris Gardiner. Starting time is 5pm, and there is a $6,000 JMD entrance fee.

Ernie Smith‘s first chart success came in the late 1960s with Bend Down, which was followed by several hits in Jamaica: Ride on Sammy, One Dream, and Pitta Patta. In 1973, he was honored by the Jamaican government with The Badge of Honor For Meritorious Service in the Field of Music.

Click here to purchase tickets to Crismus Cantata.