Aidonia & Govana Goes Mainstream with ‘Breeze’ (@AIDONIA4THGENNA @GOVANAGENNA)

breeze video shoot2018 is definitely shaping up to be another exceptional year for the 4th Genna camp, as label-mates and Dancehall front-runners Aidonia and Govana have once again found themselves in the international spotlight with their latest effort ‘Breeze‘. The hypermasculinized track dubbed the follow-up to ‘Run Road‘ has been annexed to mainstream radio via the ‘C-List’ on BBC Radio.

The addition signifies the track will now officially enjoy premium day-time rotation alongside the likes of Grammy winners and nominees Bruno Mars, Cardi B, Drake, Migos, Post Malone, The Weeknd, Chronixx and Kendrick Lamar. Named 2017 ‘Breakthrough Artiste of the Year‘ in several quarters, Govana says he is very pleased with the revelation. Last September Aidonia’s monster hit ‘Yeah Yeah‘ made its debut on the station’s B-List.

Amassing over a million views online, the two have enlisted the services of accomplished video director RD Studios for the official visual which is slated for release in the weeks ahead. The video was shot throughout the Kingston and St. Catherine metropolis and exhibits the duo living a life of opulence.

Meanwhile, the 4th Genna hitmakers have managed to nab a combined eight nominations for this year’s Your View Awards (YVAs) and  International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) respectively. Govana has been nominated for the YVA’s ‘Breakthrough Artiste of the Year’, while Aidonia remains in contention for Hottest Summer Song for ‘Yeah Yeah’, Favourite Dancehall Artiste of the Year, Favourite Carribean Artiste of the Year’, Favourite Local Male Artiste of the Year and Favourite Chart Topping Song of the Year.  At the IRAWMAs he’s nominated for ‘Deejay of the Year’ and Song of the Year with ‘Banga’.

Lt. Stitchie Gives Back To His High School (Tivoli Gardens)

Tivoli Gardens High School Alumni Track CorporationLt. Stitchie has joined forces with Dr. Michael Weir, Clive Foster and Neil Harrison – all past students of Tivoli Gardens High – to form the Tivoli Gardens High School Alumni Track Corporation. The organization was established to support inner-city youths by getting them sports gear, lunch, breakfast, school supplies, uniforms, bus fare, to and from school, tuition fee, shoes, vitamin supplements, cosmetology training & equipment, academic & financial scholarships etc.

In addition to the aforementioned, the organization will also help by providing athletic track & field written training programs to assist in developing their skills in this area; while simultaneously cultivating their thinking process into one of positivity and self-awareness. Their hope is to demonstrate to these poor inner-city youths that poverty is not an excuse to failure, but can be a prerequisite for success, as they are all living witnesses to this truth.

The organization is a 501c3 registered none profit organization in the state of Florida, with structured, professional and functional executives, directors and members.

Visit their official website here: www.tghsatc.org.

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION

New Reggae Release: Ruach Ru – Mr. Player Man (@RuachRu)

IMG_1652 - Mr Player Man-Ruach Ru, Jamaica’s very own soulful sistren is back! After taking a little hiatus, the artist has emerged with a catchy, melodious track entitled, “Mr. Player Man.” The song tells the story of a woman in love with a man who is a player; which is unfortunately a very common occurrence in Jamaica.

The song was written by Ruach Ru and recorded at Green Links studio in Ocho Rios. The music was composed by Jupita Redman with additional writing credits going to Claudia Harris. It’s on the TideJam Records label.

Click here to listen “Mr. Player Man” and DJs are encouraged to email info@mjent.net for a promo copy.

Lauryn Hill, Jimmy Cliff Among Confirmed Acts For Australia’s Premier Music Festival (@MsLaurynHill)

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Byron Bay Bluesfest is Australia’s premier contemporary Blues & Roots music festival. It showcases music from around the world annually on the Easter long weekend on 120 hectares at Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm, just north of Byron Bay, NSW.

Confirmed acts for the 2018 staging includes: Lionel Richie, Ms Lauryn Hill, Seal, Jimmy Cliff, Youssou N’Dour and several other well established artists. Click here for the complete lineup.

Yasiin Bey & Robert Glasper Perform In London, UK on March 8 (@robertglasper)

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Hip-hop royalty Yasiin Bey and 3 time Grammy Award winning producer Robert Glasper will be performing at Troxy (490 Commercial Road, E1 0HX) in London, UK on March 8th. For additional information about this event, persons are encouraged to visit www.soundcrashmusic.com.

Talib Kweli’s “Radio Silence” Tour Kicks Off On Feb.15 (@TalibKweli)

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On February 15th, Hip-hop giant Talib Kweli will head out on the road to promote his latest album, “Radio Silence.” So far there are 24 confirmed dates for the tour, which will be making stops in Cleveland, Grand Rapids, Kansas City, Omaha, Madison, Boulder, Aspen, Dallas, and that is just to name a few.

Talib Kweli will be supported by Niko Is and DJ Spintelect. Click here for all dates and locations.

Zally’s “Call on Jah” EP is now Available on iTunes & all Other Digital Music Platform (@ZallyBuff)

Call On JahThe brand new EP by Florida based reggae/dancehall artist, Zally, is now on iTunes, Amazon and all other digital platform where music is sold.

The project, which is titled “Call on Jah” has seven tacks, no collaborative feature and is jam packed with positive, uplifting music. Released on the C-Hawk Productions label, “Call on Jah” was produced by Grab Dem Records, with executive production credits going to C. Taylor Hawkins. All songs were written and performed by Zally.

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/call-on-jah/1329589837
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Call-Jah-Zally/dp/B078MSJWYC
Deezer: http://www.deezer.com/us/album/54119982