Celebrating over 40 years in music, one of the most pivotal reggae bands of all time, Third World, has dropped a new single, Eyes Are Up On You off their upcoming full-length album. The song and album are both produced by Damian Marley and will be released on the Ghetto Youths International label.

The song, which will be accompanied with a lyric music video to follow, is a reminder that actions speak louder than words. “Eyes are up on you, careful what you do, someone is watching you” states the melodic chorus.

Freddie McGregor will join Agent Sasco, Tommy Lee, Tanto Blacks and others on the 2017 Sharkies Seafood Festival. It takes place on Heroes Monday, October 16th, at Sharkies Beach in Salem, Runaway Bay, St. Ann, Jamaica.

The organizers are promising activities for the whole family: Kiddies Village (ft. Rides, Clowns, Magicians, Face Painting etc.), Fire Dancers, Treasure Hunt and lots more.

Admission cost are as follows: Adults $1500, VIP $2000 (pre-sold) , Gate $1800, VIP $2500. Children under 12 only pay $1000 and they enjoy free rides and activities all day.

Donna Marie was born in the UK, although her formative years were spent in Jamaica. It was while living in Jamaica that she demonstrated her talent singing lead in her local Pentecostal Church choir. After leaving the choir she joined a band performing lead and backing vocals.

By 1989 Marie began recording as a soloist with the Pioneers, heralding her emergence in the UK as a lover’s rock singer. She released her first single, ‘On The Outside,’ which was a cover version of the theme to the Australian soap opera Prisoner Cell Block H. She then released four neglected albums with the group before concentrating on sessions with Delroy Wilson, which resulted in the enticing ‘Dance With Me.’

Marie maintained a credible profile within the industry for a number of years, including notable sessions with vocalist Don Campbell. By July 1994 her performance at the Intermezzo nightspot in London inspired Jeff Peart of the Boiler Room production team to sign the singer. With Peart and the crew she recorded “Now,” which featured the chart-topping song ‘Think Twice,’ a version of the Celine Dion hit. Marie’s interpretation of the song sold particularly well in South America, topped the Italian charts and held the number 1 position in the reggae charts.

In 1995 she continued to maintain a high profile, appearing alongside Bunny Wailer at his prestigious concert in Finsbury Park, London, as well as performing with Beres Hammond in the UK and Shabba Ranks in Jamaica. In 1997 Marie toured Brazil and other parts of South America, where her arrival was greeted with rapturous enthusiasm. She was featured on television shows, the streets were adorned with banners detailing her tour and her face appeared on the front of the daily nationals. The unprecedented welcome showed Donna Marie as the Queen of Reggae in South American eyes.

The son of reggae legend Lee Scratch Perry, Omar Perry, is the latest reggae giant to join the lineup at the 2017 Aarhus Reggae Festival. Known for his impeccable stage performances and messages of love and unity, Omar Perry has never relied on his name to open doors for him. He has, instead, captured the attention of reggae lovers across Europe (where he is based) and Africa through consistently working hard.

The 2017 Aarhus Reggae Festival takes place at Voxhall on September 29th and 30th in Aarhus, Denmark. For additional information visit the official Facebook Event Page.

Rootfire At The Park is a music & lifestyle festival with the promise of exceptional music and thoughtful details that make a day outside better. It takes place from November 10th through to the 12th at Riverfront Park in Cocoa, Florida.

The lineup includes Michael Franti, Spearhead, Shaggy and a slew of other established acts. Also just added to the lineup is Jamaican roots / lovers-rock reggae artist, Tarrus Riley. Click here to purchase tickets.