At the end of August Tuff Gong International shared Sharon Marley‘s rendition of Just One More Morning. The song was initially done by Rita Marley in the late 80s – 1988 to be exact – as a feature track on her We Must Carry On album.

Sharon remade the song to celebrate and honor her mom, Rita, on her 75th birthday (July 25, 1946). The official video for Sharon‘s version was released yesterday (December 16) on both digital and traditional media. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.

Many people may remember veteran reggae artist Screwdriver from songs like “We Rule,” “Soundboy Killa” and most notably, his mega hit “No Mama (Sharon Yuh Pregnant?),” which was released in 89. Although the singer continued to share several singles and albums over the years, he has kept somewhat of a low profile, only surfacing to do his shows and record for selective producers.

Screwdriver‘s tranquil lifestyle may be interrupted in the new year as one of his recently released singles is beginning to trend. The song is a catchy lovers-rock tune called Longing For Your Touch, done in his signature style. 

Longing For Your Touch is one of 15 songs featured on Upstairs Music‘s The Train Is Coming Riddim. The compilation, which was first shared in September, has so far produced at least four heavily rotated songs: Kristine Alicia‘s Roots Rock Reggae, Wayne Armond‘s Yaya and title tracks performed by Ken Boothe and Dwight Pinkney respectively. Screwdriver‘s song is now the fifth.

Fans and supporters of the Saint James artist should not be surprised by the success of this track, as this seems to be the result whenever Screwdriver collaborates with Danny Breakenridge of Upstairs Music. Persons may remember that the two released the African Union album in 2013; and much like this new single, it also had great reviews.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “THE TRAIN IS COMING RIDDIM”

On December 25th reggae artist AJ Brown will headline an event dubbed Reggae Christmas Jamboree at the Island Flavor Bar & Grill – 10711 Chef Menteur Hwy – in New Orleans, Louisiana. Brown will be backed by the Jam-X Band, and patrons will also be treated to performances from several other guest artists.

The Reggae Christmas Jamboree is being presented by Sonic Promotions in collaboration with Island Flavor. There is $35 USD entrance fee. Click here for tickets.

In 2018, while the overall crime rate was on the decline in the U.S., police brutality remained constant. This is across all communities; with an unfortunate higher concentration in the inner-cities. 

At the time, song writer, recording artist and producer King Jazzy, who traverses between Jamaica and America, felt compelled to address the situation in a song. The record, titled Sentry, was subsequently shared in the Fall of that year (on September 14th to be exact).

Fast forward to today, in 2021 and police crackdowns, which have in some instances escalated to state terrorism, have gotten worse. With that reality, King Jazzy and his team have decided to re-share the song Sentry, which is now getting a lot of radio play here in Jamaica.

The relevant reggae tune brings to light the acts of some unruly soldiers stationed to keep guard and control access to certain areas, but who are instead abusing their powers.

CLICK HERE TO STREAM & DOWNLOAD “SENTRY”

Ghanaian reggae artist Tradition Man Wolo, who stepped on the scene as a solo act after leaving the defunct reggae band Club Tradition many years ago, is now back with a timely message.

He is gearing up to release his first full length studio album in the new year; but for now he would like to share the project’s lead single. It is a beautiful, but powerful reggae tune titled Back Again.

The song was inspired by recent events in the United States of America; this is as it relates to racial injustice and the real possibility that the reinstatement of Jim Crow laws are likely if the people do not consciously reject segregational politics. “Slavery days have come back again like a gun shot, in a different style,” sings Tradition Man Wolo.

Back Again was produced and mixed by Bobby Roy in Stockholm, Sweden. That said, Tradition Man‘s vocals were recorded at Undercaste Studios in Shoreline, Washington (America); while the mastering was done by Mike Caplan at Lion and Fox Studios, in Washington DC.

CLICK HERE TO STREAM “BACK AGAIN”

Reggae lovers in and around the city of Miami are encouraged to ring in the new year with live reggae music performed by two of the genres biggest bands: The Wailers and Inner Circle.

Both groups will be jamming at Oasis Wynwood – Miami’s newest concert venue – on Sunday, January 2nd. The event, which is aptly dubbed Reggae Jam, is being presented by both Inner Circle and Dubwise Miami. Click here to purchase tickets and for additional information.