The 9th studio album from international roots-reggae artist, Richie Spice, was officially released earlier today (June 12th). The project, which is titled ‘Together We Stand,’ has a total of fifteen (15) tracks – 14 songs plus an intro – and features collaborations with Kathryn Aria, Chronixx and Dre Island.
‘Together We Stand’ is on the VP Music Group record label. It can now be streamed and downloaded from all digital music platforms.
There has been a buzz about the 2020 Jamaica Festival Song Competition for some time now. The rumor was that several veteran artists, namely: Toots Hibbert, Buju Banton, LUST, Papa Michigan and Freddie McGregor, have all submitted songs and are in the running to be this year’s winner.
Though we’ve been hearing the chatter we were reluctant to say anything until we knew for sure that there was some truth to it. Today we can say that the story is indeed accurate. On Wednesday the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, announced that all the aforementioned artists are among the finalists.
After his outstanding combination with Austria’s top skier Manuel Feller, Jamaican reggae superstar Anthony B teams up with the Klagenfurt based record label, Germaica Austria, to release his new summer hit ‘Reggae Fever.’
The groovy uptempo song was produced by Tom Hype and Markus Wutte and it arrives right in time for Summer! Click here to stream and download ‘Reggae Fever’ from iTunes.
See below an official statement from international reggae / dancehall artist Buju Banton regarding his upcoming album “Upside Down.” The project is scheduled for release on June 26th, however, it will be available for pre-order this Friday (June 12th).
“As we approach this shift in time, in ages, in the consciousness of man, many things can be said but who is really listening? So much trouble in our world, yet are we aware? The battle lines have been drawn and it’s simple. Good vs. evil.
I am not here to tell you the side you should be on, rather my offering of music is meant to guide, inspire, uplift, educate and eradicate negativity from the minds of the masses.
We, who have been the political football of many, the economic underdog nations, say no! No more to this upside down system. This one sided view of justice and all the other issues affecting us as a people.
While I seek to highlight the systemic problems around the world, I am aware of the need of preserving dancehall culture along with the real essence that reggae music offers but these are not normal times so things cannot continue as normal.
We are the change we seek and it’s our time to cement this thought in the minds of our youth. To open their eyes, thus enabling future generations to continue on a firm path and solid foundation with music doing it’s job as the great healer, teacher, comforter and above all, the restorative force that propels human beings to higher heights.
My gift from Jah to you. Let’s get this UPSIDE DOWN 2020 world right side up.”
Irie Jam’s Virtual Concert series, which has been one of our main source of live entertainment (in real time) throughout the pandemic, is coming to an end. The final show will be this Saturday, June 13th at 6:00 PM EST.
The artists confirmed for the grand finale are: Romain Virgo, Jah Izrehl and Jah Cure. The concert will be streamed live on Irie Jam Radio’s social media platforms.
The thirteen-track album dubbed “Now I Rise” by Jamaican recording artist Dre Island is now available on all digital music platforms. The project, which features collaborations with Popcaan, Chronixx, Alandon and Jesse Royal, was officially published on May 29th.
“Now I Rise” is powered by Dre Island Music, Kingston Hills Entertainment and Dubshot Records. Click here to stream and download it from your preferred music stores.
At the end of May Spanish singer Goya released her new song and video “Pan Y Chocolate.” The summer single is a collaboration done with international recording artist Stephen Marley.
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