South St. Bess Splash, which was originally scheduled for December 29th, was postponed and will now be presented during Reggae Month, on February 22nd. This is an all-day event that will commence at 10 am with various activities for the entire family. One of the main highlights on the program is a six-side football match.

Another highly anticipated feature is the 9 pm concert that will be headlined by I-Wayne. Sativa D Black 1, Neutron, Delroy Melody, Snypa King, Ras Zukes, I Kong Legend, and many more are also on the lineup. Admission is as follows: children under 12 must pay J$500, adults are J$1,500 in the day, and J$2,500 after 6 pm. 

Ethiopian Christmas is celebrated on the 7th of January; as such, some members of the Rastafarian faith will present an Ethiopian Christmas Benefit Concert on Tuesday, January 7th. Hosted by Denise Isis Miller, it will take place at Skyline Levels in Kingston, Jamaica, and will feature a lineup of roots artists and musicians. 

Veteran reggae artists Mikey General and Sizzla Kalonji will headline. There will also be performances by Earl Chinna Smith, Isha Bel, Miriam Simone, T’Jean Bennett, Chakula, Kimmy Gold, Boom Dawn, Ras Takura, Keteis Oyonde, and others. 

The show will start at 5 pm, and the entrance fee at the gate is J$3,000. However, early bird tickets are still available online for J$2,500.

King Remo Music is proud to announce its collaboration with Jamaican reggae legend Ranking Joe on the new single “Robot,” which premiered on Friday, January 3rd, 2025, across all major music platforms. Produced by Kutral Dub from Chile, this infectious track is sure to inspire listeners to engage in the playful robot dance before its conclusion. However, beneath the lively and catchy chorus lies a poignant message: Ranking Joe delivers a compelling warning regarding the potential ramifications of increasing automation in both the workplace and daily life.

Ranking Joe, an iconic figure in the early Jamaican dancehall scene, began his illustrious career at just 15 years old with his debut single “Gun Court,” recorded at Coxsone Dodd’s Studio One. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with esteemed producers such as Bunny Lee, Joe Gibbs, Henry “Jungo” Laws, Massive B, and Mungo’s Hi-Fi among others.

“Robot” serves as a precursor to the highly anticipated album “Reggae SoulJahs Worldwide Vol. 5,” set for release on January 10, 2025 by King Remo Music. This compilation will also showcase contributions from notable artists including Gappy Ranks, Sgt. Remo himself, Javier Alerta, Soulfiya & Gucci Boss, Tikaf, Nego Hights, Oskart, and Shak Manaly.

As one of the leading independent reggae labels in the United States based out of San Antonio, Texas, King Remo Music was founded by Sergio Ortiz—better known as reggae artist Sgt. Remo—who continues to champion authentic reggae music while fostering collaborations that resonate globally.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “ROBOT”

The 44th annual Tribute To The Legends Festival, formerly known as Bob Marley Day, will take place on Friday, February 21, and Saturday, February 22, 2025.

Friday night will be all about sound systems, highlighting the role they play within the reggae-dancehall industry. Dezarie, Ninjah P, Michael Palmer, and Ranking Joe are all confirmed for Friday. On Saturday, the main stage will feature reggae stars Sister Nancy, Johnny Osbourne, Warrior King, Etana, Triston Palmer, Little John, and others. 

The event will be staged at the WorldBeat Cultural Center, Balboa Park (2100 Park Blvd.) in San Diego, California.

The 1970s spiritual, conscious roots reggae vocal harmony group, The Meditations, will be live in concert at Moe’s Alley—1535 Commercial Way—in Santa Cruz, California, on Friday, February 7th, 2025.

This show was originally scheduled for September 27th; however, for unknown reasons, it was postponed. With the new date (February 7th) falling on the weekend of reggae icon Bob Marley‘s birthday, this event is now the venue’s official Bob Marley Birthday Celebration. For tickets and additional information, visit moesalley.com.