Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee

As Jamaican dub and roots reggae makes a heavy re-surgence, Bunny “Striker” Lee pioneer of reggae, ska, dub, dancehall and producer is promoting his book and documentary. It explains the journey of Reggae from the beginning to where it is now. Already acquiring worldwide reviews, they have been dubbed as the Reggae Bible internationally going deep into the roots of reggae and telling the stories of many unsung heroes.

These two references for the Reggae industry through film and book serve as resource that is in high demand at universities, colleges, community libraries, and reggae festivals in Europe, Asia, the United States, and South America.

I AM THE GORGON Movie Trailer (2013) Bunny “Striker” Lee & The Roots Of Reggae 

Gimme Your Love was originally recorded by Don for the 1981 classic album Suffering (later released internationally as Prophecy). Now, 34 years later Don has updated the tune and it sounds sweet as ever. Fans know to always expect quality music from Don Carlos, and Gimme Your Love is no exception.  The single will be available on iTunes and all other major e-tailers on April 21st. 

Reggae artist Likkle Lightning is back on the island getting ready for the Blakkout Tour happening in Buff Bay, Portland on April 11^th. The artist who recently buried his son (who unfortunately drowned a few months ago) took a break from music for a while but feels he is ready to return now.

A few days ago he released a record that he had worked on years earlier and will be featured on his upcoming album. The track is called ‘matey laugh’ and it is an old school style of Dancehall that deals with the ever popular topic of wifey vs. matey. Persons can check out the song below and DJs may email MJE at mariajacksonent@gmail.com for a promo copy.

Likkle Lightning – Matey Laugh  Likkle Lightning – Mama Africa (Official Video)  Likkle Lightning – Temptation (Official Video) 

Thanks to CARAS, Exco Levi is celebrating his newest accolade, the 2015 JUNO for Best Reggae Recording!  On March 13th, 2015, Exco became the only artist in Canadian history to be nominated 4 times for Best Reggae Recording and win!

Canada’s top honor was handed out in Hamilton, Ontario at the 44th annual ceremony.  Voted by members of CARAS (Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences), the organizing body agreed that “Welcome the King” (produced by Kheilstone Music) is the Reggae Recording of the Year.

The work continues for Exco who will host 2 album parties.  The first will be held on March 18th at Crawford’s, 718 College Street West in Toronto, and the second on March 19th at Belleeny’s, 4000 Steels Avenue West in North York.

The Royal family of reggae Morgan Heritage, whose new album ‘Strictly Roots’ will be released on their own siblings imprint label CTBC Music on April 20th, will join R&B singer Biller Ocean as headline performers at Groovin In The Park 2015. The mammoth reggae & R&B concert takes place at Roy Wilkins Park, Queens, New York on Sunday, June 28, 2015.

It is a home coming of sorts for the siblings reggae group which attended school in Springfield, Massachusetts and spent their weekends in their father, Denroy Morgan’s studio in Brooklyn in the 90’s. The legendary band has since stormed the charts with ‘Brooklyn & Jamaica,’ ‘Don’t Haffi Dread,’ ‘Down By The River,’ ‘She’s Still Loving Me,’ ‘Perfect Love Song’ and ‘Nothing To Smile About.’ Their last performance in NYC on a major outdoor event was three years ago. Now they are ready to captivate Groovin In The Park fans.

Chris Roberts, CEO of Groovin In The Park and his executive team were in Trelawny for the Jamaica Jazz festival and were impressed with Morgan Heritage’s short but superlative performance. An offer was made for the group to perform in NYC moments after they came off stage.

“Morgan Heritage is a group that I have loved for a very long time. They have a powerful catalog of hit songs and they sure know how to captivate an audience” Roberts reiterated.

“After two days of intense negotiations in Jamaica, we were able to hammer out a deal. They have unfinished business to complete here in New York. I am confident they are the right group to compliment the all star lineup we have for our festival this year” he said.

Gramps Morgan, speaking on behalf of his siblings, said the group is looking to deliver a vintage performance in Queens.

“We worked extremely hard preparing for the Jazz & Blues festival” he confessed.

“We were eager to share our new single ‘Perform & Done’ and other songs including our new album ‘Strictly Roots’ with music lovers in Jamaica but that was not to be. Groovin In The Park fans can expect what Jazz and Blues was suppose to get in January. It will be a journey through the entire Morgan Heritage catalog and more” he promised.