‘Get Soca 2017’ Remains in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Reggae Albums Chart (@FoxFuse)

Hit soca compilation Get Soca 2017 peaked at #5 on the Billboard Top Reggae Albums Chart and has remained in the top 10, ever since its release on February 10, 2017 to now. This is the third edition of the annual compilation from FOX FUSE – the world’s largest soca music label. The flagship, definitive soca collection delivers the top hits of the 2017 carnival season, featuring soca’s biggest hit-makers from across the entire Caribbean, all on one album.

Get Soca 2017 also debuted at #1 on iTunes Reggae Top Albums chart in four countries, including Canada, France, The Netherlands, and Trinidad and Tobago. Every artist, producer, songwriter and music engineer involved in each song on Get Soca 2017 can now add Billboard and iTunes chart-toppers to their resumes and musical history.

TRACK LIST

1. Machel Montano – Wake Up
2. Orlando Octave – Single
3. Linky First – Rock and Come In
4. Timaya – Bang Bang
5. KES & Nailah Blackman – Workout
6. Olatunji – Tun Fo Meh
7. Swappi – Ana
8. Ricky T – Freaky Girls Featuring Eempey Slicker
9. Shortpree – She Want to Come
10. Skinny Fabulous – Watch Thing
11. King Bubba – Calling in Sick
12. Peter Ram – Good Morning
13. Shal Marshall – Famous
14. Tarrus Riley – Who Am I to You
15. Farmer Nappy & Destra Garcia – Technically
16. Marvay – Know the Face
17. Ricardo Drue – I.D. (Stamp Yuh Name) 
18. Farmer Nappy – Abundance
19. Ultimate Rejects – Full Extreme
20. Boyzie – Bullseye
21. Voice – Far from Finished

Click here to Stream/Download via iTunes

Thriller U Shoots Video for “Non Genuine” & Explains What Inspired the song (@thriller_u @nyahblessmusic)

non genuine video shoot“Non Genuine,” the latest single from reggae veteran Thriller U, has been getting consistent rotation both here in Jamaica and abroad since its release in late February.  Based on the positive feedback, Hopeton Brown, the producer, thought it prudent to create some visuals for the record.

On Saturday, April 1st the official video was shot in and around the Three Oakes area in Kingston, Jamaica. Keeping with the theme of the song, the video tells the story of a woman who gets involved with a man simply to advance her status in life, not for love.

The video features popular local actor Stanhype who has starred in videos for Duane Stephenson, Konshens and several other established acts; Shernette Williams, Janet James, Lady Joy and others. The CEO and owner of Nyah Bless Music, Hopeton Brown also makes a cameo appearance. The video was conceptualized and directed by Maria Jackson Entertainment.

Listen “Non Genuine” here and click on the image above or here to check out the behind the scenes.

Reggae Release: Jah9 & Chronixx – Hardcore (@Jah9 @ChronixxMusic)

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Edutainer, Jah9 has done it again! The Rasta Empress has dropped another single that will no doubt climb to the top of most, if not all roots reggae charts. The song is called “Hardcore” and it is a remix of the original; this one done in collaboration with Chronixx.

Click here to listen and enjoy good authentic reggae music from Jamaica (the home of reggae).

Wailer’s Earthstrong Anniversary Takes Place Tonight in East Kingston

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Solomonic Productions presents Wailer’s Anniversary – Dinner and Dance – tonight, April 7th at Bournemouth Beach Park (Norman Manley Blvd. East Kingston).

Music will be provided by ‘I Lite Band’ and King Sturgav and of course the only living member of the original Wailers, Bunny Wailer, will be there. Admission is only $1,000. Come experience the history of Dancehall!

Capleton Confirmed for the 24th Annual Sierra Nevada World Music Festival (@capletonmusic)

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Mark your calendar for SNWMF 2017 at the beautiful Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville, CA! SNWMF is an annual family festival with a positive vibe. This year, Epiphany Artists presents another intriguing lineup of the best in roots reggae and world music on two stages.

Confirmed is Jamaica’s original fire man, King Shango, more popularly kown as Capleton!

After officially stepping out on the music scene in the late eighties, Capleton is now at the height of his powers. In 1999 and 2000 he got several hits and dancehall chart toppers like the anti-violence anthem “Jah Jah City” and “Good In Her Clothes,” among several others. Known as one of the most energetic entertainers out of Jamaica, patrons at the SNWMF 2017 are in for a real treat.

Additional info and tickets are available here.

Tarrus Riley’s 2017 ​North America Tour Dates (@TarrusRileyJa)

Tarrus Riley, Dean Fraser and the Blak Soil Band kicks off their 2017 North America Tour on April 11th in Birmingham, Alabama.

The tour will run through the summer and will see the crew making stops in several major cities in both Canada and the United States.

Here are the confirmed dates, cities and venues:

4.11 – Birmingham, AL – Saturn
4.12 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
4.13 – San Antonia, TX – Tobin Center
4.14 – Austin, TX – Austin Reggae Festival
4.15 – Houston, TX – The Hobby Event Center
4.16 – Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey Bar & Grill
5.29 – West Palm Beach, FL – Palm Beach Jerk & Caribbean Fest
6.14 – Seattle, WA – Nectar Lounge
6.15 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
6.16 – Victoria, BC – Victoria’s Ska & Reggae Fest
6.17 – Boonville, CA – Sierra Nevada World Music Festival
6.18 – Washington, DC – Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival
6.20 – Norfollk, VA – The Norva
6.22 – Salisbury, MA – Blue Ocean Music Hall
6.23 – Wakefield, RI – Ocean Mist
6.24 – Ardmore, PA – Ardmore Music Hall
6.25 – Queens, NY – Groovin in the Park… more dates to be added

 

Nesbeth Returns to Jamaica after a successful Euro Tour (@NesbethReggae)

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Reggae singer Nesbeth is now back on the island following a successful tour of Europe. Commencing in late February to the first week of April the tour saw the entertainer sojourning on the continent for five weeks as part of an on-going campaign to expand his brand across that marketplace.

Playing over eight countries with stops in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Zurich, Stockholm, Amsterdam, Almere, Vienna, Helsinki, Paris, Brussels, Ghent among several cities Nesbeth says he is very please with the reception and feedback he has been receiving following the concerts.