UB40 will continue their 45th Anniversary celebration with an arena tour in the UK and Ireland in December. They will be supported by Don Letts, and will be joined by reggae legend Freddie McGregor on a handful of the UK shows.

Announced dates are as follows:
Friday, Dec. 2: Nottingham at Rock City
Monday, Dec. 5: Norwich at UEA
Tuesday, Dec. 6 Stoke-On-Trent at Victoria Hall
Wednesday, Dec. 7: Liverpool at Eventim Olympia
Friday, Dec. 9: Belfast at Ulster Hall
Saturday, Dec. 10: Castlebar at Royal Theatre
Sunday, Dec. 18: Birmingham at Utilita Arena
Tuesday, Dec. 20: Leeds at First Direct Arena
Wednesday, Dec. 21: London at OVO Arena (Wembley)

All lights are flashing green for reggae’s soul man Ginjah and the imprint that has been powering his recent releases: Tad’s Record Inc.

Approximately one month ago they shared Fall In Love, a melodious, adoring tune that immediately took off, and is now dominating reggae airwaves. As soon as it was released it landed on the iTunes Reggae Charts in the United Kingdom; and it has just entered South Florida’s Top 25 Reggae Chart. Once they realized that they’re sitting on a hit, Ginjah, the team at Tad’s Record and the song’s producer, Tomique Williams (from Berta Records), fast-tracked the production of the official video.

That said, the visuals for Fall In Love, which were directed, shot and edited by Kenny Gray and his crew, were released a few days ago. It is worth noting that Kenny Gray is also credited for These Arms‘ video, another captivating track shared by Ginjah and Tad’s Record Inc.

If you have not done so as yet, head on over to Tad’s Record‘s YouTube channel and check out the beautiful clip for Fall In Love.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “FALL IN LOVE”

República do Reggae (Reggae Republic), arguably the biggest reggae festival in Latin America, returns on November 19 in Salvador, Brazil. This event, which started in 2003, has consistently highlighted authentic roots-reggae music and artists regardless if they are emerging or established. This year will be no different!

The 2022 lineup includes: Israel Vibration, Duane Stephenson, The Itals, Dezarie, Edson Gomes, Ponto De Equilibrio, Nkulee Dube, Edy Vox and Nengo Vieira. Get tickets here.

Despite all the craziness going on in the world, this time of year – the period leading up to December 25th – usually conjures up feelings of warmth and a desire to be with loved ones. This is true regardless if you celebrate Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas or National Pumpkin Pie Day (yes, such a day does exist).

That end of year, happy holiday vibe, can be heard and felt on Nyabinghi Christmas, a sixteen-track album produced by Dean Fraser and Tad A. Dawkins Jnr. The project was initially shared a couple years ago, but because of its theme, it is appropriately re-shared annually weeks before yuletide.

Nyabinghi is a subsect of the Rastafarian movement. That said, Nyabinghi Christmas is an instrumental album that features a collection of traditional Christmas carols, redone by saxophonist extraordinaire Dean Fraser, exclusively for Tad’s Record Inc.Fraser, who is a multi-award winning Jamaican music legend, offers his interpretation of songs like Felice Navidad, Deck The Halls, Long Time Ago, Do You Hear What I Hear, and many more noels that we’re all accustomed to.

Persons who have not yet heard the record may assume that because both Fraser and Dawkins are top-tier reggae creators, Nyabinghi Christmas is a reggae album; but that is not the case. Although some songs are obviously influenced by reggae, the more dominant sounds on the LP – apart from the obvious woodwind instruments – are the African drums (nyabinghi drums).

Nyabinghi Christmas is soothing, refreshing and enjoyable; it is the perfect gift for Christmas. Executive Producers are Tad A. Dawkins and Tad A. Dawkins Jnr.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “NYABINGHI CHRISTMAS”

In two weeks the 11th annual Reggae On The Mountain Festival will take place at Live Oak Camp in Santa Barbara, California. The exact dates are November 18, 19 and 20.

Confirmed performers are: Ziggy Marley, Steel Pulse, Ky-Mani Marley, Barrington Levy, Don Carlos, Yellowman, Hempress Sativa, Prezident Brown, Marlon Asher, Pato Banton and many more. Get additional information on the event’s official website: reggaeonthemountain-dot-com.

Next week; on Friday, November 11th, the latest single from the Big Feet Records camp will go live on all streaming platforms. The song is Nah Sleep, a radical reggae tune performed by Rastafarian roots artist Lutan Fyah. On this one Lutan writes and sings in parables as he issues a warning to listeners, reminding them that “Jah busy but him nah sleep.” 

Producer and label owner Josh Harris, who was determined to collaborate with Lutan Fyah on the track, is very pleased with the outcome. Harris played both bass and keyboard, while Santa Davis played drums and Jallanzo added lead guitar. Veteran vocalist Nikki Burt harmonized the song before it was mixed and mastered by Tommi Tikkenen and Earle Holder, respectively. 

Big Feet Records‘ most recent release – Protection by Junior Kelly – received well over 10,000 streams in its first week. Harris and his team are hoping that this new single by Lutan Fyah will surpass that. Save the date: Friday, November 11th!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “PROTECTION” BY JUNIOR KELLY

Approximately two weeks ago Big Feet Records released “Protection,” a bouncy reggae tune performed by Junior Kelly. Immediately upon its release it began getting steady rotation from media houses in Jamaica and overseas. That support continues today.

The ongoing positive reviews have resulted in Protection getting well over 10,000 streams in its first week. As such, producer Josh Harris – who shared the news – is encouraging reggae lovers who have not done so as yet, to check out the tune. It’s available on all digital streaming platforms.