The brand new lyric video for Sizzla‘s trending single, Get Out A Babylon System, was just premiered on the Reggaeville platform. The song is featured on the massive reggae compilation titled Rock all Riddim, which was released at the end of August by Reggae Vibes Music.

Unlike most of his colleagues in the reggae-dancehall industry, Kalonji uses his music to inform and/or educate marginalized youths all over the world; making it more than just entertainment. He did not stray from that path in Get Out A Babylon System. The song’s objective seems to be to serve as a source of motivation for persons who are uncomfortable in the current societal structure. The clips used in the just published lyric video successfully accentuate the aforementioned point.

When asked what inspired the song, Sizzla said the following: “The slavery and all the atrocities being brought upon Black people over the centuries to present. The deterioration of the moral and ethical values of our black people and still being held in such a bond onto this time of pandemic.”

The thirteen-track Rock All Riddim also features Richie Spice, Snatcha Lion, Fiyaneer, Jah Cure, Lutan Fyah, Turbulence, Bescenta, Anthony B, Dreama, Powerman, Kendallaz and Rufftop Rock I. It is available for streaming and download on all music platforms.

CLICK HERE OR ON THE IMAGE ABOVE TO WATCH THE LYRIC VIDEO

We are just learning that Terence Wilson, who is publicly known as Astro, a former member of the popular British band UB40, has passed away.

Although an actual cause of death was not given, the statement that was made public by his camp did say that he succumbed to a very short illness. He was only 64 years old.

Veteran reggae artist Everton Blender has announced that he will be kicking off his Can’t Take My Space Midwest Tour (U.S.A) in March 2022.

According to the singer, he and his team will hit cities like Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Kentucky, Columbus, Chicago, Michigan, Indiana, Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin and more over a two month period.

Persons wanting additional information about this tour are being asked to contact Blender‘s management via his website.

Micah Shemaiah‘s brand new album titled Still is now available on all music platforms. The record, which was done in collaboration with Zion I Kings, was released on Friday, the 29th of October. Although there are no noted features, the project does have major contributions from several reggae veterans such as the Mighty Diamonds, Dalton Brownie and others.

Still has twelve tracks and is heavy on the Rastafarian movement, Africa love and mother nature. This is a soulful roots reggae album with some dub sprinkled throughout.

Popular Jamaican vocalist Althea Hewitt, who is known and respected for the body of work she has contributed to the music industry over the past two decades, has announced that she will be hosting a Family Christmas Special on Saturday, November 27.

She has invited Boris Gardiner, Nickeisha Barnes, C’Nova, Dawn Martin and Dr. Kathy Brown to join her, as well as backing band D’Kru & Friends. This virtual concert will broadcast on Althea‘s YouTube channel, Mello TV, Hype TV and other online platforms at 3pm (Jamaica time).

Ernest Wilson, the man behind Jamaica’s ska and rock-steady group, The Clarendonians, which was active from the mid to late 60s, has passed away. He died on Tuesday, November 2nd at the Kingston Public Hospital at the age of 69.

We have not been able to confirm cause of death.

For the past few years, Jam Link International – one of the most respected reggae event promoters in Aarhus, Denmark – has been hosting the Bob Marley Celebration in the month of February. The event, which started out in a small venue and initially featured mainly local talents, has since expanded to a bigger location and has seen several international reggae and dancehall acts gracing its stage. 

However, much like other events in Europe and other parts of the world, the Bob Marley Celebration had to be halted because of the covid-19 pandemic. That said, members of the Jam Link International board recently held an in-depth meeting that resulted in all members agreeing to resuming the popular concert in February, 2022. 

Therefore, the annual Bob Marley Celebration will be returning to the city of Aarhus on Friday, February 18, 2022. Stay tuned for additional information.