Enjoy Fireworks on the Waterfront at Downtown, Kingston (Jamaica) on New Year’s Eve (Saturday, December 31st). The excitement will begin at 5pm, local time, with a live show featuring some of Jamaica’s biggest reggae, dancehall and gospel stars.
Confirmed are Busy Signal, Tony Rebel, Kevins Downswell, Etana, Yaksta, Sista Patt, Lubert Levy, Levy’s Heritage, Heavyweight Rockaz and Khalia. It will be hosted by Johnny Daley, Richie B and Nadine Blair. Most impotantly, it is free to the public!
Tad’s Record Inc. – the independent label, record production and publishing company with offices in Kingston, Jamaica and Miami, Florida – would like to express gratitude to reggae lovers all over the world for their unwavering support in 2022. It takes a great deal of both individual and collective energy to have the kind of successful year that they’ve had, so before it comes to a close, they are saying thank you to everyone who contributed.
Over the past twelve months they’ve added new music by Hezron, Anthony Cruz, Ginjah, George Nooks, Dean Fraser, Tanya Stephens, Terry Linen, etc. to their already extensive catalog. Furthermore, quite a few of their releases – singles and albums – have risen to the #1 spot on several reggae charts. And as they go into the new year, Tad Dawkins Sr. and Jr., as well as the staff at Tad’s Record are committed to producing and releasing more quality reggae music.
Born Fire Promotions in association with Reggae Vibes Music present Anthony B‘s Black & Proud Concert at Club Amazura in Queens, New York on Saturday, February 25th, 2023.
Anthony B – a committed Rastafarian – is undoubtedly one of the most entertaining live performers in Jamaica’s reggae-dancehall industry. His career officially began in the early 90s when he collaborated with Little Devon and made his debut single, The Living is Hard, on the Wizard label. Since then he has released over twenty studio albums, and has toured extensively around the world.
The concept for the Black & Proud Concert, which was intentionally scheduled for February – a month that is recognized and celebrated as Black History Month worldwide – came from Anthony‘s single with the same name, released in July, 2020 via Reggae Vibes Music.
This is a live band show that will see Anthony B joined by two equally energetic performers: Turbulence and Perfect Giddimani. There will also be additional music by Massive B Sound (Bobby Konders & Jabba) and Mountain Lion Sound. Early bird tickets are available now via eventbrite.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available for brands wanting to get in front of a high-quality audience. Submit here: info@blackandproudconcert.com
As the news about the death of Jo Mersa Marley continues to spread throughout the local and international reggae community, tributes are pouring in.
Persons within the music industry are sending condolences from their respective social media platforms, while Jo Mersa‘s fans have been responding to posts he has made as recent as last week Friday (December 23rd) on his own online networks.
According to reports, Jo Mersa – who was the son of Stephen Marley and the grandson reggae superstar Bob Marley – died on December 27th from an asthma attack.
In early March Rastafarian recording artist Kabaka Pyramid will head to France, where he will kick off the Europe and UK promo tour for his latest album, The Kalling. The fourteen-track LP was released at the end of September via Ghetto Youths International and Bebble Rock Music. Below are all the confirmed tour dates and locations announced by the sing-jay.
2-Mar Toulouse, FR- Le Metronum
3-Mar Brussels, BE- Vooruit
4-Mar Deventer, NL- Burgerweeshuis
6-Mar Groningen, NL- Oosterpoort
7-Mar Amsterdam, NL- Melkweg
8-Mar Utrecht, NL- Tivoli
9-Mar Darmstad, DE- Centralstation
10-Mar Munich, DE- Backstage
11-Mar Dortmund, DE- Junkyard
12-Mar Hannover, DE- Faust
14-Mar Berlin, DE- Lido
22-Mar Paris, FR- New Morning
23-Mar Nijmegen, NL- Doornroosie
24-Mar Cluses, FR- L’Atlier
25-Mar St. Gallen, CH- Kammgarn
26-Mar Vienne, AT- Szene
27-Mar Innsbruck, AT- Pmk
29-Mar Marseille, FR- Le Molotov
4-Apr Prague, CZ- Lucerna Music Bar
6-Apr Manchester, UK- The Blues Kithcen
7-Apr Bristol, UK- Trinity Centre
10-Apr London, UK- The Jazz Cafe’
Anthony Cruz‘s reggae remix of Alexander O’Neal‘s 1985 hit song – If You Were Here Tonight – was one of the hottest lovers-rock reggae tunes released in the summer. The sultry record was produced by Mark Ho-Sang and Tad Dawkins Jr., and will be featured on Cruz‘s upcoming album, scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2023. This single and the forthcoming LP are being presented by Tad’s Record Inc.
The official video for If You Were Here Tonight, which is just as hot as the audio, was shared on December 16th. Anthony‘s acting skills are on display, as he plays the role of a man reminiscing about moments shared with his lover, while he – being alone at the time – yearns for her. It was directed and edited by Shane ‘Shaz’ Walters of Luminous Entertainment Ja.
There is no doubt that the publishing of the visuals will result in the record getting a wider audience, and once again climbing to the top of traditional and digital playlists. If you have not done so as yet, watch the clip on Tad’s Record‘s YouTube channel, and download the song from your preferred streaming platform. It is available on Apple Music, Spotify, iTunes and all other online music store.
On Friday, January 20th, To’alepai Productions will host veteran Jamaican artists Etana and Gyptian, as well as emerging acts Marina Davis and Bonafide, at The Warehouse – 2020 Auiki Street – in Honolulu, Hawaii. This is an all ages event that’s scheduled to begin at 8pm (local time).
There is a $40 entrance fee and tickets are available on eventbrite.
