Dancehall artist Teflon, who is affectionately referred to as the Young King, will be celebrating his birthday at Lallo’s – located at 1400 N State Road 7 – in Lauderhill, Florida, on Saturday, February 12.
The event, which is being presented by Lionheart Entertainment, will see Teflon along with several of his musical friends, namely: Richie Mental, Fire Reds, Waggy T and others.
On Sunday, February 13, Hezron will take his mission to Hopewell, the seaside town in western Jamaica, for an up-close and personal acoustic performance at Sky Beach Bar & Restaurant.
The assignment is the promotion of his upcoming album: M.O.A.M (Man On A Mission), which he produced exclusively for Tad’s Record. Although the exact release date has not yet been given, it was announced that the project is scheduled to be published in March; and that it is a joint collaboration between Tad’s Record and Hard Shield Records.
In anticipation of the album’s release, Hezron and his team have been engaged in both a digital and traditional promotional campaign. It includes interviews, public appearances and live performances; one of which is the aforementioned Valentine’s Day show set for next weekend.
Along with good live music, Hezron is also promising chocolate and roses to the female patrons. Starting time is 4:30pm.
On the heels of his Just Winning album listening party, and as we commence Reggae Month 2022, G Whizz is now announcing the official release date for the aforementioned LP.
Just Winning – which is his debut album – is slated to be published on February 18, under Fams House Studio, with a total of 16 tracks produced by Supa Hype, Blaqk Sheep Music, Digital One Productions, Deligets Music and LoneDon Entertainment, among others. The record has four noteworthy collaborations: Grammy award-winning Beenie Man, twice Grammy-nominated Julian Marley, once Grammy-nominated Jesse Royal and multi-award nominee songbird Ikaya.
On December 28th he shared the lead single, She Violate, along with its visuals. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
Reggae Month is celebrated annually from February 1st to the 28th. There are a series of reggae-dancehall events scheduled over four weeks, all designed to both educate and entertain industry insiders as well as members of the public.
JaRIA, the association behind Reggae Month, has shared the itinerary for this week. It includes the first staging of Reggae Wednesdays 2022. However, due to the pandemic it will be held virtually; streaming on JaRIA’s social media platforms, PBCJ TV and JCDC Jamaica YouTube channel.
Guest artists for this Wednesday – February 2nd – are: Mr. Lexx, Harry Toddler, General B, Kerry Lopez, Tracy Mowet, Leopard and Dance Xpressionz. Starting time is 7:30pm (Jamaica).
On Sunday, February 13, Stretch (from Road International) will present an event dubbed Strictly 80s 90s. This is a dancehall session that is to be held in the day; starting at 5pm and ending at 12am.
The organizers would like the public to know that 50% of the music that will be played at this dance is lover’s-rock. There will also be a live performance by international recording artist Tony Curtis – a member of the reggae group L.U.S.T and a solo artist in his own right.
In addition to Curtis‘ set, additional music is expected from Sir Conqueror, Pretty Posse, Glamour Wayne and Road International. Strictly 80s 90s will take place at Mingles Ultra Lounge (4012 Boston Road) in Bronx, New York. Click here for tickets.
Derrick Scott‘s God Answer Prayer is still in the top ten on both the New York and South Florida Reggae Charts. In New York he is at #9 – this is after being at #1 for a couple of weeks – and in South Florida he is in the #2 spot.
Additionally, his lyric video for False Preacher continues to get steady rotation on music video programs in Jamaica.
While he is thankful for all the support he is currently getting, Scott is staying focus. He and his team are now working on new visuals as they simultaneously prep for his annual concert which will be presented later in the year.
Just in: we are now learning that veteran dancehall deejay Sister Nancy will perform at District, which is located at 61 Jordan Street, in Liverpool, United Kingdom, on Saturday, May 28th.
The organizers have invited the veteran to celebrate the 40th anniversary of her hit song Bam Bam. Earlier in the week the record surged to #1 on the iTunes Reggae Chart after it was featured in Netflix’s drama series Ozark.
MARIA JACKSON 27 MAGAZINE 