Platinum Comedy Tour: Mike Epps, Sommore, Earthquake & Bruce Bruce (@TheRealMikeEpps @sommoresofunny)

Mike Epps & Sommore

Mike Epps & Sommore

MJ Magazine has learned that four of America’s biggest comedians: Mike Epps, Sommore, Earthquake and Bruce Bruce will be headlining the Platinum Comedy Tour. The tour will kick off on Saturday, December 30th at the Mobile Civic Center in Alabama and will continue through the Spring of 2018. Below are the dates and locations that have already been confirmed.

FEB 10 – DAR Constitution Hall – Washington
FEB 14 – Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Greenville
FEB 16 – CFE Arena – Orlando, FL
FEB 17 – USF Sun Dome – Tampa, FL
FEB 18 – Metro Nashville Municipal Auditorium – Nashville, TN
FEB 23 – Shreveport Municipal Auditorium – Shreveport, LA
FEB 24 – UNO Lakefront Arena – New Orleans, LA
MAR 02 – Cox Convention Center – Oklahoma City, OK
MAR 10 – KFC Yum! Center – Louisville, KY
MAR 23 – Verizon Arena – North Little Rock, AR
MAR 24 – Fox Theatre – Detroit
APR 07 – NRG Park – Houston, TX

Ms. Lauryn Hill Heads To Hawaii (@MsLaurynHill)

Lauryn-HillOn February 9th, international recording artist Ms. Lauryn Hill will be performing at the Neal S Blaisdell Arena (777 Ward Ave) in Honolulu, Hawaii. She will be joined by Filipino American singer, Eli-Mac, who came in ninth place on the third season of American Idol in 2004.

Tickets for this event range from $59 to $249, and are available by clicking here.

Jamaican Reggae/Dancehall Artists Demanding Too Much

moneyAs a booking agent, I have been noticing a trend that I think needs to be addressed. A lot of, if not all, Jamaican reggae and dancehall artists seem to be pricing themselves out of the market.

I do bookings for a few events in Europe. Because I know that most reggae/dancehall acts look to that region for work, I always try to seek out Jamaican talent (both established and emerging) to try to get them on my shows. Sadly, their requirements have got so out of hand that I find myself hiring mostly UK and African entertainers.

Reggae and dancehall music is now being produced all over the world. Therefore, the industry is more competitive. Investors and promoters are no longer just looking to Jamaica for these genres. Granted, Jamaica is still considered the home/leader in the reggae/dancehall field, but artists must realize that if their fees and entourage are too burdensome, promoters will look elsewhere.

Expecting a promoter to hire and pay you €2,000 and up, plus fly you, your manager and someone else, when you have no hit and, therefore, cannot bring out the crowd, is ridiculous.

I hope I have not offended anyone with this article, but I am currently in the process of booking for two upcoming events in that territory, and the requests I am getting are so far gone that I had to write this.

Article by Maria Jackson

Etana’s New Video Shows The Dangers Of Cheating (@EtanaStrongOne)

ETANAEtana’s new video “Burned” is an absolute must see! Directed by Jay Will aka Game Over, “Burned” looks at cheating through the eyes of an angry black woman. The visuals, which completely compliments the words of the song, shows that sometimes stepping out of your relationship can be dangerous.

“Burned” is now available on iTunes and all other digital music stores. It is distributed by Tad’s Record. Click here or on the image above to watch the video and remember to like and share.

Aidonia and Govana’s Single “Breeze” Getting Heavy Rotation (@AIDONIAJOP @GOVANAGENNA)

Aidonia GovanaThough they have no professional expertise in meteorology, 4th Genna recording artistes Aidonia and Govana have issued an advisory to the entertainment fraternity to expect some strong ‘Breeze’ this Christmas.

The forewarning comes in the wake of a whirlwind performance at the finale of UWI Integration Thursdays bolstered by their newly released single ‘Breeze,’ a collaborative effort that has taken the FM airwaves and social scene by storm. Produced on the 4th Genna Music/J.O.P imprint the hyper-masculine track has been dubbed a solid follow-up to their 2012 effort ‘Run Road’ with its jocular groove and overkill of witty lyricism.

Currently saturating the space with tracks like Fire, Yeah Yeah, Hot Tool, Gyal Clown, Shallow Grung and Loco both deejays says this is something the fans have been requesting for some time now.

New Music from Canada’s #1 Reggae Artist, Exco Levi (@Excolevi)

ExcoLevi_DontCry_Single_Web1-600x600“Don’t Cry” is the latest single by Canada’s most popular Reggae artist, Exco Levi, who has created waves with hit songs like “Storms of Life,” “Strive” (both produced by Silly Walks Discotheque), “Bleaching Shop,” “Welcome the King” and “Siren.” Each of them gained him global success in the Reggae circuit and a Juno Award, which is Canada’s biggest reward for outstanding achievements in the music industry.

This new single “Don’t Cry” is one for the ladies, with a tender, uplifting message, a driving 90s style beat and a catchy hookline to hit the airwaves around the globe. It was produced by Silly Walks Discotheque alongside one of Europe’s top production houses, Irievibrations from Vienna.

Lenn Hammond – 2017 Biography (@lennhammond)

Lenn lalalaLenn Hammond is a singer, songwriter who taught himself to play the guitar, is on a musical mission to contribute positively to society. Using his falsetto over soulful beats, Lenn seeks to uplift and effect positive changes in everyone he meets, everywhere he goes, and to all who listen to his music.

Lenn is best known for love, romance and dissecting relationships’ growing pains in his songs. Critiquing the system, observing nature, and enjoying life are all recurring subject matter. He recently collaborated with Exco Levi on the remix of Tek U Fi Life – an ode of love and commitment and another collaboration with Blizz “Happy Face” both tracks due for release on various projects.

Always writing and recording, Hammond is preparing the stage for his next single, End of Innocence, a poignant and timely reflection of the situations girls and young women face. “I think it’s one of his finest songs!” said MAdCast- Fuji of Radio Regent’s ItaL rOOts RaDio, continuing “I love how the plucking of the guitar strings pulls you into the song and tugs at your heart strings.”

Lenn, a musical nomad, travels wherever his music takes him. In recent times, Lenn has answered the call in Japan, across Canada and in Europe. Europe offered the opportunity to spend over a year in London recording with various UK producers, including Chris Peckings among others.

In spring and summer of this year Lenn spent some time in Germany where he did a series of promotional appearances which were well received The Netherlands hosted Lenn Hammond’s first European show accompanied by a band, at the Luxor in Arnhem. That show saw people claiming a new good find.

A JUNO and multiple-award winner, Lenn Hammond was written into Canada’s music history, paving the way for many of his Reggae contemporaries.