Reggae’s living legend, Marcia Griffiths, just released her latest video. It’s for her single ‘Holding You Close’ which is featured on the Smile Jamaica album, produced by Silly Walks Discotheque. ‘Holding You Close’ is a remix done in collaboration with Jr. Blender from an original song produced by the Austrian Band Dubble Standart.
Click on the image above to watch the video.
On Friday October 28th, 2016, Montreal’s own Scroogie of renowned Sound System “Little Thunder,” will debut their production label “Little Thunder Music” with the release of “Scroogie Tropics.” The compilation album features recording artists: Kaisha Lee, Lukie D, Lutan Fyah, Turbulence, Sizzla and Montreal’s uprising songstress, Kayla Allen.
With a smooth, yet modernized reggae rhythm, the chosen artists speak on a range of topics, from culture, love, to life’s struggles and how they may be overcome. This album was influenced by the realities of life and seeks to provide vicarious experiences, peace of mind and hope for others.
The album will be distributed by VPAL and will be available on all major digital platforms. Listen to medley mix of the Tropics Riddim here: https://soundcloud.com/little-thunder-sound/scroogie-tropics-riddim-mix-1
International recording artist, Busy Signal and Nigeria’s Afro-beat star, Tiwa Savage, just made public the official video for their collaboration, “key to the city – remix.” The video was shot in Jamaica and was directed by Moe Musa.
It features top Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun and popular Nollywood actress Funke Akindele. Enjoy the “key to the city – remix” below.
Songwriter Clinton Fearon is concerned about seeing the police of the United States of America, a country where he has been living since the eighties, employing the same atrocities as the Jamaican police. That’s why he choose not to appear in the clip “No Justice,” taken from his new album “This Morning.” He wanted to share a strong message to the world: more than supporting the Black Lives Matter movement, these images show that, from Philando Castille in the US to Adama Traore in France, the necessity of an impartial police is an issue that matters to all of us.
Reggae legend Lee Scratch Perry’s new album, ‘must be free,’ which was done in collaboration with Spacewave is now available for digital download. On this project, the Grammy-winning artist, songwriter and producer touched on everything from spirituality to aliens.
This is not a laid back roots album; to the contrary, fans should be prepared for mostly up-tempo electronic tracks. Special guests includes Subatomic Sound System, The Groovematist and Iamphlobol.
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Award winning Jamaican singer Richie Stephens, front man of the newly formed Richie Stephens & The Ska Nation Band is back home after completing a grueling eight week tour of Italy. While in Salento, Stephens took on the herculean task of recording ‘O Sole Mio,’ regarded as the most well known Italian song in history.
Among the top tier musicians from Italy who contributed to the project were Maestro Antonio Calsolaro, one of the leading interpreters of the music of Salento, whose family has played the Mandolin for three generations; keyboards – Alessandro Garofalo; Luca Manno on Sax; Papa Leu – bass; Roberta Mazzotta, violin; Gianluca Ria on Tuba; Giancarlo Dell Anna, Tromba & trombone and Antonio ‘Fossa’ Migliwtta on drums. A video clip for the song, which was directed by movie-maker Federico Giannace Lucan was shot at the world famous “Giovanni Paisiello” Theatre of Lecce and at the ancient village of Specchia, Italy. The music video will have its world premier on OnStage TV this Saturday, September 24. The following day, the single will be available online on all digital platforms and stores. A dancehall remix of the song will also be available.
Worldwide (MPR Consulting) – Deemed one of the hardest working bands in the music industry, The Royal Family of Reggae Morgan Heritage hasn’t slowed down since winning the 2016 Grammy award for Best Reggae Album. The siblings have continued their worldwide touring, while recording music for their upcoming 2017 album to be released on their CTBC Music Group label.
Throughout their travels one thing has remained constant, music and the beauty of mother earth. It is from the latter that the inspiration of their first single since winning their coveted award was born. Produced by renowned musician and producer Phillip “Winta” James (Overstand Ent), “Selah” speaks of Morgan Heritage’s appreciation and discovery of earth. To support the single, the band treated fans and music lovers to breathtaking visuals filmed in Milan, Italy, and worldwide footage from their travels. Directed by Morgan Heritage, filmed by Emmy Lou Mai and edited by Maximilian Shelton, “Selah”.
Distributed by 21st Hapilos Digital, “Selah” will be purchasable on September 30th, and is available for pre-order on iTunes and all major online digital stores.
MARIA JACKSON 27 MAGAZINE 