Lent, the solemn religious observance in the liturgical year commemorating the 40 days Christ spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation, begins on March 5th. To that end, reggae artist Winston Irie, who has always been open about his faith as an Ethiopian Orthodox, is using the opportunity to send a message to his fans and supporters. See his statement below.

“This is the Lent season, and as you’ve seen, heard, and know, this is a time of tribulation. So I will encourage the people to have faith, you know, faith and works, fasting and praying; that’s the order of the day. That fasting and praying involves living well with your neighbor, and remember that God is still in charge. The lesson is, fasting is also forgiving, so when we fast, we have to forgive each other.”

Winston Irie is currently promoting his latest single “Unto Thee O’Lord,” released on January 31, 2025, via 4/20 Records. The ska tune was produced by Bernard Joseph, who is affectionately referred to as IOBI, Derrick Barnett, and Winston Irie.

On Friday, February 28, 2025, the legendary queen of reggae, Marcia Griffiths, received a Reggae Gold Award for her extraordinary contribution to Jamaican music. It was presented to her by Prime Minister Andrew Michael Holness, ON PC. Griffiths was not the only awardee; a total of 17 individuals were recognized and celebrated.

The event was held at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston. In addition to accepting her award, Griffiths also gave a stellar performance alongside the Reggae Symphony Orchestra.

On Thursday, February 27, Orville Richard Burrell, professionally known as Shaggy, surprised everyone with the release of a reggae collaboration done with none other than English musician, activist, and actor Sting.

The track, titled “Til A Mawnin,” accentuates the role of sound systems and dancehall parties in Jamaican music. The official video, which came out on the same day as the audio, was filmed at an actual street dance and shows both men performing in front of large speakers.

“Til A Mawnin” is on Shaggy‘s Ranch Entertainment label and the independent Caribbean-owned imprint VP Records. If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to watch the video, and remember to like, comment, and share.

Reggae recording artist Steve Knight, who rose to prominence in the late 1980s with hits like “Down in Jamaica,” “New Girl Fe Love,” etc., is back! The singer has just released a brand new twelve-track album on his Haul N Pull Up record label. It went live on streaming platforms on February 1st, 2025, and because it’s his first full-length studio LP in 25 years, it is capturing the attention of key music insiders.

The project is called “Steve Knight Returns.” According to Steve, “Music is in my soul—it never leaves you. After years of life experiences, I felt it was time to share my journey through music again.” He goes on to say, “I’ve grown, both as a man and an artist. My sound is richer, my lyrics are deeper, and my perspective on life and love has matured.”

Musicians who worked on the record are O’Niel ‘Drummy’ Fuller (drums), Osbourne ‘Ifield’ Joseph (guitar & keys), and Danny ‘Axeman’ Thompson (bass). Tracks 1 and 2—“Marry You” and “Over and Over”—have already been released as singles with official music videos on Steve Knights‘ YouTube channel. 

The consensus from everyone who has heard this LP is that “Steve Knight Returns” is a mellow, dulcet body of work that will undoubtedly be welcomed by Steve Knight fans and reggae lovers as a whole. The album is available for download on Apple Music, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music, Deezer, etc.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “STEVE KNIGHT RETURNS”

Jamaican-American music producer Kemar McGregor, who is also known as DJ Flava, has just released a new song and video, “Guide Over Us,” performed by dancehall king Beenie Man and the strong one, Etana.

The audio went live on streaming platforms on February 24, and the official visual followed a day later on the 25th. If you have not yet seen the video, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.