Veteran dancehall artist Spragga Benz, via his Red Square Productions label, has just released a brand new single called “Hallelujah.” The inspirational reggae track, which is being described as an anthem of resilience and gratitude, went live on all streaming platforms on Friday, May 9th.
The official video was also uploaded to Spragga‘s YouTube channel. If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.
The Hamptons Reggae Festival returns in 2025 with a mission to unite communities and celebrate the universal power of music. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, July 13th, at The Clubhouse, located at 174 Daniels Hole Road in East Hampton, New York. Attendees can expect an unforgettable evening of live performances, cultural connection, and outstanding artistry in a vibrant outdoor and indoor setting.
Festivities will begin at 5:00 p.m. local time with a series of dynamic outdoor performances. The lineup opens with a set from Skadanks, a progressive roots band originally formed in the 1980s and known for their signature blend of reggae influences and energetic stage presence. The evening continues with a performance by Winston Irie, a respected figure in roots reggae whose authentic sound and heartfelt lyrics have garnered a dedicated following. Also featured on the outdoor stage will be Leon & The Peoples, a nationally acclaimed reggae-soul band fronted by actor and singer-songwriter Leon Robinson. Their unique fusion of reggae rhythms and soulful melodies has made them one of the most sought-after acts in the genre.
Following the outdoor performances, the event will transition indoors to the main stage for the festival’s headlining act. The Grammy-nominated Jamaican band Third World will deliver a highly anticipated set, showcasing their innovative reggae fusion sound. Renowned for incorporating elements of soul, funk, and disco into traditional reggae, Third World has achieved international recognition over their decades-long career and promises a show that will resonate with both longtime fans and newcomers alike. Emerging Jamaican reggae singer Kumar Fyah will appear as Third World‘s special guest.
The 2025 Hamptons Reggae Festival invites music lovers, families, and members of the community to experience a celebration of reggae’s enduring legacy and its power to bring people together.
Jamaica’s king of comedy, Oliver Samuels, will be back in Ontario, Canada, for three shows on Mother’s Day weekend.
Ebony Nile Production presents The Prodigal Pickney, a hilarious play inspired by the biblical story of the Prodigal Son. It stars Oliver Samuels, Tesfa Edwards, and Karen Harriot. This play promises a mix of comedy, drama, and heartwarming storytelling that will have audiences roaring with laughter and reflecting on family, love, and life’s unexpected twists. See show schedule below.
Friday, May 9th, 2025 @ 8:00 PM
Woodbine Banquet Hall
30 Vice Regent Blvd., Etobicoke, Ontario (Hwy 27 & Rexdale Blvd.)
Saturday, May 10th, 2025 @ 8:00 PM
The Metropolitan Centre
3840 Finch Avenue East, Scarborough (West of Kennedy, East of Birchmount)
Sunday, May 11th, 2025
Two Shows: 4:00 PM & 8:00 PM
The Metropolitan Centre
3840 Finch Avenue East, Scarborough (West of Kennedy, East of Birchmount)
Coveside Concerts will present Steady Rock at Plantation Cove in Priory, St. Ann (Jamaica) on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Initially scheduled for April 26th, it was postponed and will now take place on the first day of summer.
Steady Rock will feature four well-known artists, all of whom will captivate attendees with their numerous hits and high-energy stage presence. Confirmed are Cornell Campbell, Leroy Sibbles, Etana, and Glen Washington.
Physical tickets for this event can be purchased at any Fesco Service Station, while digital passes are available at coveside.aitix.com.
On Sunday, May 18th, singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger, record producer, and pastor Deitrick Haddon will be going live with the debut recording of his brand new community choir, Hill City Collective.
It will take place at Antioch Church—350 Pine Avenue—in Long Beach, California, and it is absolutely free to the public. The lineup also includes Stout, Lillian Lloyd, Lisa Page Brooks, Melvin Crispell III, and Travis Malloy. The event will commence at 4:30pm.
Since HeavyBeat Records released Ambelique‘s album “Blind Spot” late last year, a couple of songs from the project have been trending, one of which is track #1, “I’m Thankful.”
As a response to all the positive feedback, producer Willie Lindo—the man behind HeavyBeat Records—and Ambelique arranged for the production of a music video for “I’m Thankful.” The video was shot at the end of April, on the 28th. It is now being edited and should be out in approximately two weeks.
Click here to stream / download “Blind Spot” from your preferred music platform.
American R&B group Atlantic Starr—best known for the hits “Always,” “Secret Lovers,” “Circles,” “Silver Shadow,” and “Masterpiece,”—and Tongan-American family band The Jets will be in Jamaica for the Bonafide Fest on Sunday, May 11th.
This is a Mother’s Day event that will be staged at Catherine Hall Stadium in Montego Bay. Atlantic Starr and The Jets will be joined by Bonafide Band, Tessanne Chin, Christopher Martin, Kevin Downswell, Nesian 9, and Mackie Conscious.
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