Sting 2024!

The annual dancehall stage show, Sting, will be taking place on Thursday, December 26th, 2024, at Jamworld Entertainment Center in Portmore, St. Catherine.

There are approximately thirty-one artists confirmed to perform. Among them are Turbulence, Teflon Young King, Duane Stephenson, Bushman, Gyptian, Laden, Flourgon, Major Mackerel, General B, Jigsy King, Tony Curtis, and Echo Minott, and that is just to name a few.

Additional information and links to tickets are available at reggaestingjamaica.com.

Catch Chezidek At ‘Rub-A-Dub In The Sky’ On Jan. 10th

On January 10th, Chezidek will be live in concert at Good Vibes Friday at Sky Bar (Seville Heights) in Priory, St. Ann. This is an 18 and older event that will also feature Cut Stone Sound, DJ Ashile, and Bosey Killa. The organizers are asking that all attendees come out to have a good time. No negative energy allowed!

Chezidek has been active on the music scene since the early 2000s. He rose to prominence as a result of his hit songs, “Call Pon Dem” (featured in Grand Theft Auto IV), “Can’t Hear Must Feel,” “Inna Di Road,” and “Leave De Trees.”.

I-Wayne Added To ‘Original Dancehall Thursdays’ On Dec. 19

Rastafarian roots reggae singer I-Wayne will be performing at the December 19th staging of ‘Original Dancehall Thursdays.’ In addition to his hit songs “Living In Love,” “Can’t Satisfy Her,” etc. I-Wayne is also known for his captivating live shows. 

The Lava Ground artist will share the stage with the likes of VC, Johnny Clarke, Mikey General, King Tidal, Sitara, Ras Oneilly, Torch, King Kamptha, and others. ‘Original Dancehall Thursdays’ is presented at Rebel T H.Q., 52 Dumbarton Avenue (off Eastwood Park Road), in Kingston, Jamaica.

Buju & Beres’ Intimate Concert Set For Jan. 4th In St. Ann, JA

The second staging of the Intimate Concert series is set for Saturday, January 4th, at Plantation Cove in Priory, St. Ann, Jamaica. Headlined by both Buju Banton and Beres Hammond, the show will also feature some of their friends and colleagues. 

So far—and this is subject to change—they have announced that the aforementioned main acts will be joined by Romain Virgo, Marcia Griffiths, Wayne Wonder, Empress Ayeola, and Bugle. For additional information and links to tickets, visit intimatejamaica.com.

Irie Pen Records presents The Season (Official Music Video)

It’s the happiest time of the year! And Hopeton Lindo is feeling the vibes with ‘The Season,’ a song that celebrates Christmas. A video for the song, directed by TuneMiami, has been released to share the singer’s joy with family and friends.

Mostly filmed in sunny South Florida and chilly New Hampshire,  the visual captures Lindo spending quality time with loved ones. In one scene, he expresses his joy with a resplendent Yuletide tree as the perfect backdrop.

Lindo has savored Christmas since his childhood in Jamaica. He has fond memories growing up in a large family whose bond got even stronger as December approached.

He explains the objective of the video which is edited by Winston Price Films in Jamaica.

“The concept is to show family and friends coming together no matter the weather to give thanks and celebrate the season,” said Lindo.

‘The Season’ is one of five songs on ‘Feel It Christmas’, an EP produced by his Irie Pen Record label. It also features ‘My Wish For Christmas’ by Peter G‘I’ll Be Home For Christmas’ by Novel-T‘Some Day At Christmas’ by Empress Uneek and ‘A Different Christmas’ by Lindo and Anthony Redrose.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “FEEL IT CHRISTMAS” EP

The Itals Confirmed For Blue Note Hawaii In January

The Itals will continue their U.S. tour in 2025. They are scheduled to perform at Blue Note (2335 Kalakaua Avenue) in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Friday, January 24. Doors to the all-ages event will open at 5:30 p.m., while the show will start at 7:30 p.m.

The Itals are a Jamaican reggae vocal group formed in 1976 by Alvin “Keith” Porter, Lloyd Ricketts, and Ronnie Davis (formerly a member of The Tennors). All three men had worked together in the late 1960s in another ensemble called The Westmorelites.

Jamaica’s 1st Country & Western Dress Code Party

Mature Mondays will be having Jamaica’s 1st Country & Western Dress Code Party on Monday, December 23rd at Rebel-T HQ (52 Dumbarton Avenue) in Kingston. It will start at 5:00 p.m., and will go on until…

During the event there will be a video shoot for Nitty Kutchie and Kei Dubb‘s new single “Island in the Stream.” Additionally, selectors DJ Snow, DJ Smurf, and Billy Slaughter will be on deck.