Category Archives: Reggae

Artekal Music Releases GIF Emoji App, ArtekalMoji, Based On Jamaican & Reggae Culture (@artekalmusic)

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Artekal Music Releases GIF Emoji App ArtekalMojiThe ArtekalMoji GIF emoji app features hundreds of GIF emojis based on Jamaican and reggae culture. The app provides users with culturally relevant and dialect correct terms paired with male and female emoji characters. Patois as a language is very colorful and the app provides just as much color to match the language itself. Similarly, reggae culture is unique and the app captures that uniqueness. The ArtekalMoji app is available for free on the Apple App Store, http://artek.al/moji, and the Google Play store at http://artek.al/mojiandroid. ArtekalMoji is a companion app to the Artekal Music streaming app.

The apps allows users to share any of the GIF emojis through their favorite messaging apps. The apps also features an integrated GIF keyboard that makes it quick and easy to send emojis. On the iPhone platform, the app also includes an integrated iMessage app that has iMessage sticker functionality and includes animated GIFs. The apps also feature a sticker store through which Artekal will continue to release new and exclusive GIF emojis. Some releases will include artist exclusives in collaboration with musicians. Ensuring a unique and fun experience that includes music fandom.
ABOUT ARTEKAL MUSIC
Artekal Music is a reggae streaming music subscription service based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The company also delivers an online reggae magazine published through its blog called the Artekal Big Chune blog. The service works with reggae music creatives and distributors to deliver the best editorial and curatorial reggae music experience on the planet.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE APPS

Lady G, Little John, Brigadier Jerry & Others, For Black Scorpio’s 50th Anniversary In Connecticut On Sept. 1st

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The legendary Black Scorpio Sound will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on Saturday, September 1st at the West Indian Social Club – located at 3340 Main Street – in Hartford, Connecticut.

The event will feature several reggae and dancehall legends, namely: Shine Head, Rory (from Stone Love) Little John, Lady G, Brigadier Jerry, General Trees, and that is just to name a few.

Pre-sold tickets are now available for $35. Visit: www.westindiansocialclub.org for additional info.

Likkle Lightning’s Birthday Bash Set For August 25th At D’s Tamales Lounge In Birmingham (@LikkleLightning)

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Likkle LightningAs he continues to celebrate the success of his hit single Early Morning Flash Remix, done in collaboration with veteran reggae artist Turbulence, Likkle Lightning is now getting ready to host his birthday bash. The event, which will see him and others performing, will be held at D’s Tamales Lounge (located at 2012 Magnolia Avenue, Suite R1) in Birmingham, Alabama on August 25th.

The artist is back in the United States after spending approximately two months in Jamaica promoting the Early Morning Flash Remix as well as his recently released video, Busy Fox.

Likkle Lightning is inviting everyone to come out on the 25th as he is promising a night of good vibes, good food and good music.

Chevelle Franklyn Signs New Distribution Deal With Tad’s Record (@chevellfranklyn)

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Chevelle Franklyn's Set TimeTad’s Record has announced that they are now the new distributor for Chevelle Franklyn’s Set Time album. Known for her soulful and touching voice, it is no wonder that this album debuted on Billboard’s Reggae Album chart, despite it being her first studio album in years.

Set Time features world renowned Gospel artists Israel Houghton and Donnie McClurkin. See track list below.

Track Listing
1. First Love
2. Have You Heard
3. Good Shepherd feat. Israel Houghton
4. Who Can’t Hear
5. Sin Ting
6. Peace feat. Lionel Petersen
7. Fire feat. Frank Edwards
8. Been So Good
9. I Have A Father feat. Donnie McClurkin
10. Walk on Water
11. Africa
12. Fi Me
13. Worthy is The Lamb
14. Let All Nations
15. No Foreign God
16. Take All The Glory
17. We Wait

Producer: Chevelle Franklyn
Executive producers: Colin & Chevelle Watts

This album is available on all digital music platforms worldwide.

Ruach Ru Announces That She Will Be Releasing Two New Singles On September 4th (@RuachRu)

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RUACH RU - HOLD STRONG 1Emerging singer / songwriter, Ruach Ru, has announced that she will be releasing two new singles on Tuesday, September 4th. The songs are: Hold Strong (an inspirational bouncy reggae track) and Sunshine (a beautiful record with a Caribbean Pop feel to it).

The artist and her team are planning to strategically market each song in specific territories, so as to maximize their exploitation.

In the mean time, fans and supporters of Ruach Ru can check out her recently released video for her hit single Mr. Player Man.

Reggae Legend Don Carlos Now Accepting Bookings For 2019 (@DonCarlosReggae)

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2019 Bookings is now open for legendary Reggae icon Don Carlos. For those not familiar with Don Carlos, here is a quick rundown: He is the founding member of the legendary Reggae group Black Uhuru and a 4 time Grammy nominee that’s been doing music for over 50 years.

Furthermore, Don Carlos is an international Reggae super star with millions of fans worldwide, who tours consistently with his own band.

Persons interested in working with him should contact Reggae Gone Viral.

9th Annual One Love One Heart Reggae Festival – September 1 & 2 in Woodland, CA

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The 9th annual One Love One Heart Reggae Festival is set for September 1 & 2, 2018 in Woodland, California.

Yolo County Fairgrounds in Woodland, CA will turn into an International Culture Fest over Labor Day Weekend when H.A.S.O Live presents the 9th Annual One Love One Heart Reggae. Sacramento Basin’s premier reggae festival offers roots reggae, world music, and dancehall. Gates are at 10am each day and the music goes to 10pm.

The festival boasts the biggest names in reggae including Nigerian Superstar Davido; Jamaican reggae harmony legends, Israel Vibration & Roots Radics; Jamaican deejay and member of the Rastafari movement, Anthony B; Grammy winner, Mykal Rose; reggae singer and toaster from England, Pato Banton; Grammy nominees from Jamaica, Raging Fyah; music with a message from Jah 9; Jamaican singer/songwriter, producer Randy Valentine; feel-good musical vibration of up-and-coming Reggae artist, Keznamdi; Roots Reggae St. Croix Style from Abja and the Kushites; Misael from Puerto Rico, Mada Nile from Virgin Islands, San Francisco Bay’s own Reggae Angels; The Dancehall Diva, Sister I-Live; and more!