Last summer, emerging artist Alwayne Love, in collaboration with T25 Records Inc., released “Africa The Motherland”. The roots-reggae single is a tribute to the African continent and its far-reaching contributions to the world.

Not long after it was first released, the single inspired a remix reimagined as a house track by accomplished music producer and audio engineer Shaanti Kosmo, known for working with Julian Marley and for creating remixes for international stars such as Miley Cyrus, Ellie Goulding, and Doug E. Fresh. This crossover version added a new dimension to “Africa The Motherland”, broadening its appeal beyond reggae’s core audience.

Fast forward to two months ago, T25 Records published the music videos for both the original and the remix of “Africa The Motherland”. For those who have not yet seen them, the videos are available on T25 Records‘ YouTube channel—click here or on the image above to watch.

Jamaica’s renowned singing legend Sanchez is set to perform live in Scarborough, Ontario, on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The event takes place at the Grand Cinnamon Ballroom, located at 3895 McNicoll Avenue, and marks Sanchez’s first Canadian appearance of the year.

Backed by the original Chronic Band, Sanchez will deliver the timeless vocals and stage presence that have earned him an international following. Sharing the spotlight is none other than Super Blue, Trinidad’s celebrated King of Soca, bringing his signature energy to the stage.

The night will be hosted by MC Wassy and feature an impressive lineup of DJs, including D’Enforcas, Lindo P, De Unstoppable, The Int’l DJ Spice, and Invincible International.

Tickets are available now through Ticketgateway at ticketgateway.com/welovesanchez. Doors open at 8:00 PM, and the event is open to guests 19 and older.

Wolf Trap will host an extraordinary evening of reggae on Thursday, September 18, 2025, as Ziggy Marley and Burning Spear share the stage at the Filene Center in Vienna, Virginia.

These two legendary Jamaican artists are set to deliver memorable performances, blending timeless anthems with uplifting rhythms. Fans can look forward to hearing Ziggy Marley’s signature hits like “Sunshine” and “Positive Vibration,” alongside the powerful, roots-driven sounds of Burning Spear: Identity, Driver, etc.

Gates open at 6:30 PM, and tickets start at $57. Music lovers are encouraged to secure their seats early for what promises to be one of the standout concerts of the summer.

For more details and ticket information, visit www.wolftrap.org.

Late last year, reggae singer Ambelique teamed up with veteran producer Willie Lindo to release “Blind Spot”, a 14-track album that went live on streaming platforms on November 15, under HeavyBeat Records. 

A few months after the release, the opening track “I’m Thankful”—a heartfelt song expressing gratitude to God—began gaining heavy rotation on reggae radio programs worldwide. Its success inspired Ambelique and Lindo to film an official video, directed by Maria Jackson 27, at Fort Lauderdale Beach and Deerfield Park (Florida) in April. The video is now available on YouTube.

“Blind Spot”, crafted without any collaborative features, is powered by a stellar lineup of legendary musicians and vocalists: the late Robbie Shakespeare on bass, Sly Dunbar and Kashief Lindo on drum programming, Paul Douglas on drums, Robbie Lyn and Dave Richards on keys, Dean Fraser on saxophone, Willie Lindo and Hux Brown on guitar, and backing vocals from Ambelique, Pam Hall, Nikesha Lindo, and Shavanique.

With its rich musicianship and timeless reggae feel, “Blind Spot” is streaming worldwide on Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, Pandora, iTunes, and more.