Singer, songwriter Sophia Brown has done many things in her life, but she is especially proud of her latest accomplishment – establishing the Angel of the Hearts Foundation (AHF) (http://www.angelofthehearts.com) to assist less fortunate children in Jamaica. A portion of the proceeds from all her performances will be donated to the foundation.

The Gimme That Good Love singer disclosed that AHF was something she had in her tunnel vision from she was a teenager.

Brown said the AHF will focus on teenage pregnancy, poverty, food, education and sports programs for children, as well as team with the Jamaica Down’s Syndrome Foundation to provide assistance with children’s programs at the institution. Plans are afoot to host an official launch for the foundation.

Brown said her team is looking to carry out her vision in the most effective way, so that children can benefit.

The sultry lover’s rock singer has had a hectic 2015, which started with a scintillating performance at Rebel Salute in Richmond, St Ann. Major gigs on her current US tour included a performance in New York at the sixth annual Linkage Awards, where we she won an ‘Outstanding Achievement In Music Award’. She headlined Sophia Brown In Concert, which took place at the West Indian Social Club in Hartford, Connecticut. She then held fans in a musical trance at the Taste of The Caribbean and Jerk Festival in Hartford, Connecticut, where she shared stage with reggae singer Luciano a few weeks ago. On Saturday, August 15, she performs at the 15th annual Springfield Carnival at Blunt Park in Massachusetts, and then on Sunday, August 16, she will grace the stage at the 29th annual Caribbean Festival at Great Plaza, Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia.

In November, she kicks off the second leg of a 12-city US tour. She then heads to Europe for another tour, which is being organised by her booking agent, Dream Team Entertainment.

For the past year, Rocksteady ATL, the only roots reggae event held regularly in the entire city of Atlanta, has been celebrated on the first Sunday of each month at Downtown Atlanta’s The Sound Table, located on Edgewood Avenue. Now the festivities will be moving to a bigger venue on a new night – Fridays, the night of the week perhaps most synonymous with going out and having a good time.

The new venue is Studio No 7, at 393 Marietta Street in Atlanta, Georgia 30313. Rocksteady ATL will henceforth be held on the first Friday of each month, with the inaugural show hosted by Red Carpet Shelley at Studio No 7, booked for Friday September 4th, starting at 9pm and ending at 2am. Popular acts Highlanda Sound, DJ Passport, DJ Roots Queen and SuperPEC have already signed on for the event’s re-launch at the new venue.

In its first incarnation, Rocksteady ATL rapidly developed a strong reputation as a unique old-school reggae soiree powered by some of the best reggae roots acts in the South. At the new and bigger venue, guests will continue to enjoy world-class mixology along with critically acclaimed music in the same unique tradition that nightlife enthusiasts simply can’t find at any other spot in the city.

There is a $5 cover charge, with ladies admitted free until 12am. For more information about the bigger and better Rocksteady ATL, contact Kahlil Wonda at 404-552-0492 or email rocksteadyatl@gmail.com.

Pressure Buss Pipe the melodious Reggae singer from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, who gave us the Reggae classic ‘Love and Affection’ many years ago, is hoping that his latest record connects with Reggae lovers worldwide. The new single entitled ‘Like It Is’ which is on his very own Buss Pipe Records has all the makings of a hit but it of course needs the approval of the masses. Persons may listen the song here:  and DJs should send an email to mariajacksonent@gmail.com for a promo download link.

For more information about Pressure Buss Pipe, more popularly known as Pressure, visit his official website at http://pressurebusspipe.com

Known for being one of Reggae music’s consistent contributors, Ed Robinson’s highly anticipated new album, Yard Magic, will be available on Amazon, GooglePlay, edrobinsonmusic.com and through iTunes on September 4th, 2015.

Yard Magic is Ed’s 8th full­-length album and the 4th release from Push Broom Gang Productions Inc. Following the success of On Covers and the wildly popular cover of Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door, Yard Magic provides 12 fresh, new takes on Reggae and is found to be a slight departure from Robinson’s previous work. It reflects inspiration from his roots in Jamaica to the streets of New York and throughout the world.

Yard Magic was recorded at E2 Recordings in Brooklyn. Skillfully mixed and mastered by Critical1 Studios and distributed  by Zojak World Wide.

The  lead single from Yard Magic, Discipline Child, is already making waves, landing on iTunes’ Hot Tracks list every week since its release. Google Play also lists Robinson as one of Reggae’s Greatest Voices. 

Singer Richie Stephens (r) being interviewed by radio jock Waldiney of Rádio Mirante, FM 96.1, Brazil

Award winning reggae singer Richie Stephens has just wrapped production of a new music video for his single ‘Knock Knock Knock’ in Sao Luis, the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Maranhao.

The success of the song in Brazil inspired the singer to shoot the video with a local production crew. The video is currently being edited and will be available soon.

Prior to embarking on a mini tour of Brazil, Stephens got word that ‘Knock Knock Knock’ was a massive hit there. But as the old Chinese proverb says ‘Hearing a hundred times is not as good as seeing once’ and the proof was revealed when he arrived in Sao Luis for the first time on August 6th.

On his arrival in Brazil, he was whisked off to Rádio Mirante, FM 96.1 in Sao Luis to do an interview with radio jock Waldiney who was the first to play the song on the radio.

While in Brazil, Stephens headlined four shows – two in Sao Luis and two in Belem, the capital and largest city of the state of Para.

Asked about the success of ‘Knock Knock Knock’ in Brazil, when it is hardly played in Jamaica, Stephen explained, “For what I have observed, reggae music from the 70’s is what they love here in Brazil. They are into singers like Gregory Issacs, John Holt, Jimmy Cliff and Dennis Brown. ‘Knock Knock Knock’ has a taste of that smooth 70’s sound. In fact it was recorded on that 70’s rhythm that Horace Andy recorded ‘Love Of A Woman’ which is popular here. It may creep up on Jamaica like what OMI did with ‘Cheerleader'” he said.

Lady Donna on the set of ‘save a life’ video shoot

Dub Poet and roots Reggae artist Lady Donna who resides in the U.S.A, is currently in Jamaica shooting the video for her track ‘save a life.’ The record which is a collaboration with long time artist and friend, Alpancho, touches on the very serious issue of drunk driving. In the song both artists warns pedestrians to be mindful of irresponsible drivers; they also speak directly to the drivers encouraging them to make wise decisions when they are behind the wheel.

The video for ‘save a life’ was directed and shot by Maria Jackson Entertainment in Beverly, St. Ann. A great deal of effort was placed on ensuring that the story in the video is consistent with the message in the song. Persons may check out some behind the scenes photos from the video shoot here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1038326152853201.1073741885.222824607736697

‘Save a life’ is on the Vybz In The Sun Reggae Compilation which is produced by Osujah Records. Listen the song via YouTube:   and all songs on the compilation can be downloaded here www.dropbox.com/sh/x3zwxdmo9vh232f/AACgbpNIC9MfQdAseZmDtU92a/Vybz%20In%20The%20Sun?dl=0

In mid-July Jamaica’s buzzing songbird, Natel, left on tour with Mr. Vegas and Latty J for his first Festival Tour in Europe. Still enjoying the buzz from his appearance at the PanAm games in Toronto, Natel left for Europe confident and ready to take on the world.

The team hit Europe’s hottest summer Reggae Festivals which included Venice’s “One Love Festival”, Spain’s “Lagatavajunto”, Germany’s “Reggae Jam Festival”, Rome’s “Roma Red Hot Festival”, Augsburg’s “Reggae In Wulf Festival”, Plullendorf’s “Keep It Real Jam Festival”, Netherland’s “Antilliansee Festival: and finishing the tour off at France’s “Reggae Sun Ska Festival”.

Natel made sure he kept his fans, better known as “#TelloGang” engaged throughout the trip via Social Media. He shared backstage experiences and various videos taken at the airports.

While in Europe his summer reggae releases “Only for You” and “Paradise” have been receiving strong radio rotation across the globe, with other singles also growing in popularity. Not to mention, the artist has been creating waves in EDM world, featured yet again on another edition of DJ Chuckie and Childplay’s “Traphall E.P”.

He continues on, enjoying the success of his summer hit “Only For You”.

While Natel takes a little break from the studio, sharing his music with the world he assures his fans that there is much more to come. Natel has his “Only For You” mixtape releasing shortly and mentions an upcoming music video release. Settling back in Jamaica later this week, the artist will be busy again in the studio only to head out on tour again in September, this time hitting venues across the U.S.