Blood In The Streets is the newest single from roots-reggae artist Samory I. It was released approximately two weeks ago via Overstand Entertainment under license to Easy Star Records. The official visuals, which was directed by Ruption of RD Films, was also shared.
The song addresses Jamaica’s high murder rate, an ongoing problem that the nation has been grappling with for years. Click here or on the image above to check out the video, and remember to like, comment and share.
Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise is scheduled to sail from Wednesday, December 7th to Monday the 12th, on Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas, out of Miami, Florida Port Terminals. It will make stops in Montego Bay and Ocho Rio in Jamaica. The organizers are promising the ultimate reggae experience with some of the world’s most respected reggae artists, selectors and public figures on-board.
Confirmed are: Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley, Stephen ‘Ragga’ Marley, Burning Spear, Shabba Ranks, Bounty Killer, Sizzla, Maxi Priest, Tarrus Riley, Morgan Heritage, J Boog, Johnny Osbourne, Cham, Cocoa Tea, Ding Dong, T.O.K., Kabaka Pyramid, Etana, Christopher Ellis, and Naomi Cowan.
Mello FM – a Jamaica based radio station with offices and studios in both Kingston and Montego Bay – have kicked off their Pre-Christmas Mellorific Road Tour.
The first staging was on November 25th at the Portmore Mall. The upcoming dates and locations are as follows: December 2nd at the Half Way Tree Transportation Centre in Kingston, December 9th at the Cecil Charlton Park in Mandeville, and December 16 at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay.
Confirmed artists include: Razor B, Jah Bouks, D’Angel, Mr. Lexx, D Major, Anthony Cruz, Althea Hewitt, Abijah, Stacious and others. Showtime is 1 to 10pm.
Feira Preta – which literally translates to ‘black fair’ – is a Brazilian event started in 2002 to highlight Black creativity. it focuses on everything from Black entrepreneurship to Black lifestyle, and everything in between. This of course includes Black music.
With that said, what started as a small conference years ago is now a month long celebration of being Black. The music portion of the summit – the festival – goes down on December 3rd and 4th, and it features several Black performers, including reggae artist Bushman, who hails from Jamaica. Get additional information here.
Now that Thanksgiving is officially behind us, everyone is turning their attention to the last major holiday of the year: Christmas. For persons in the music industry this season is particularly interesting because it’s an opportunity to sell massive amounts of music and merchandise. Songs and branded items are usually purchased and shared as gifts to their fans and supporters all over the world.
With that in mind, Paul Patmore Production has just published two new Christmas singles: Merry Christmas, performed by new-comer Trinni, and Christmas Joy, sang by veteran vocalist Jodian Pantry. Although each song was released as a single – and not a part of a compilation or album – both are on the same groovy reggae rhythm, produced by Paul Patmore and his team.
The ladies – Pantry and Trinni – along with the composing arm at Paul Patmore Production, were able to capture the mood and feel of Christmas on both tracks. Furthermore, they’re now available on all streaming platforms.
One of the original kings of rocksteady, Ken Boothe, will perform at Reggae Legends Estate – 4 Skyline Drive – in Jacks Hill, Kingston, Jamaica, this Sunday, November 27. This is a day show that will run from 2 to 6pm.
This event is a part of the Premium Sunday Brunch Series, that will also have meals prepared by professional chefs, all served in a beautiful ambiance. Get tickets here.
As his fans and supporters – new and old – continue to enjoy his recently shared single, Liberty; JahRiffe is promising a full length studio album in 2023. The Boston based roots-reggae artist did not give an exact date for the release, but he did say that “it will be very esoteric in its rhythms and lyrical content, and will have the same conscious awareness and spiritual growth that everyone is usually getting from me.”
Before he publishes the LP, JahRiffe will be sharing another single titled Trouble. This new track will also be on the upcoming album. Additionally, the official video for Liberty – which is currently being shot and edited – will be available to the public before the end of the year.
Liberty was produced by David Goldfine, commonly referred to as Jah D. He is a member of the Zion High Kings Production team, and is also the bass player for Jah9. Jah D played all the instruments on Liberty, while Etana‘s backing vocalist Klyve Crieffe did the harmony. It was mastered by Waltz Studio in New York.
