This year the organizers of Reggae Sunsplash will be having a hybrid festival that will consist of both a live stage-show with limited audience (2,000 individuals which is 10% of the venue capacity) and a virtual stream. It will take place in the Fall on November 26th and 27th.
Additional information about this event is available on their official website: goreggaesunsplash dom com.
On July 23rd Trensettahs Sound System will release the highly anticipated Abyssinia Riddim. The project will feature music from: Capleton, Sydney Salmon, Rootz Underground, Pamfalon, Dejazmatch Kwasi, Jah Thundah, Kwanza and Jahnice.
At the end of June they shared the lead single: Capleton‘s Still Gonna Make It, along with the video. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
Though I cannot put my fingers on it, it is clear that something is happening in Jamaica’s broadcasting industry. A few days ago we heard about a new radio station coming to the island this month, The Bridge 99FM. Shortly after that we learned that popular radio host Ron Muchette would be joining the new network.
Now we are getting confirmation, directly from Richard Burgess aka Richie B, that he is leaving The Edge 105FM. In his own words Richie said the following: “My decision to leave THE EDGE would have to be regarded as one of the toughest I’ve had to make but, in the end, I am ready to grow and to take on new challenges…to fulfill some unattained goals on my bucklist..”
International reggae recording artist Tarrus Riley has just upgraded R&B singer Giveon‘s hit single, Heartbreak Anniversary, by giving it a reggae remix. Released on Thursday, July 1st, the reggae version of Heartbreak Anniversary was produced by Kareem Burrell and Dean Fraser for XTM Nation.
To support the remake of Heartbreak Anniversary , Tarrus also shared the official video. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
Due to all the restrictions and limitations placed on Jamaica’s entertainment industry because of the corona virus, the 2021 JaRIA Honor Awards Show will be held virtually. However, although this is not a live in-person presentation the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association is still promising an exciting, captivating and entertaining show.
The full program will stream live on JaRIA’s social media platforms, as well as on PBCJ TV starting at 3PM (local time) on Sunday, July 4th. Special guest performers include: Freddie McGregor, Johnny Clarke, Joby Jay and Levy’s Heritage.
Veteran Jamaican radio DJ Ron Muchette has recently inked a deal with the Caribbean Global Network (CGN) Group to be included among the roster of talent for the new radio station: The Bridge 99FM.
The Bridge 99FM is poised to help build stronger ties between Jamaica and the Jamaican Diaspora in the New York tri-state area, thereby creating opportunities for a robust exchange of information, culture and trade. This is to be achieved, in part, by a simulcast of The Bridge’s programming by its sister station Irie Jam Radio, 93.5 FM – WVIP to its over 2 million-strong Caribbean audience in the tri-state area.
Ron Muchette, one of Jamaica’s most respected radio DJ and host, joins The Bridge 99FM team after over six years at Mello FM as a morning show producer and broadcaster. His addition to what is expected to be an all-star roster, will be a considerable boost as The Bridge 99FM works towards its mission of forging stronger linkages and community building.
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On Friday Romain Virgo announced the release of his self-produced new single, Beautiful To Me. The song, which is on the VP Records label, can aptly be described as a fusion of both R&B and soul.
A day after the song went live on music platforms he uploaded the official video. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
