Grammy award-winning reggae band Steel Pulse have been true to their roots for over 35 years. One of Bob Marley’s favorites, the band has maintained a sense of fierce integrity as it strives to get the message of love and justice across to all people.
The group will perform live at The Mateel Community Center in Redway, CA on Wendesday, February 8th, 2017. This is an all ages event. Doors open at 8pm. Tickets, which are $30 online, more at the door, can be purchased by clicking here.
Room Temperature, is an American musical duo who originated from Jamaica. The group is composed of Wayne Anthony and Déjavu. Wayne Anthony, the “soulful voice” of the group is popular for his hit single with Mr. Vegas “Pull Up” while Dejavu made his mark with his hit single “Nah Beg”. Dejavu is also the lyrical genius and ghostwriter behind some of dancehall’s #1 tracks.
The rising duo Room Temperature just released their first single for the new year titled “Fever“. The track was independently released and produced by the group’s production team which comprises of Feddaweight & Bmusic of Vexxxbad Records.
Preelyfe Records presents “Kill Mi Dream,” performed by dancehall and reggae star I Octane. With his distinguishable powerful voice and prolific lyrics, I Octane delivers a hit-bound single that sings of fake friends and jealousy within the entertainment industry. The song can be considered a dancehall-crossover track as the beat has a strong hip-hop sound.
“Kill Mi Dream” is out now on Amazon, iTunes, Spotify and most major online digital stores via 21st Hapilos Digital.
Blaqk Sheep Music Presents: “90 Degrees of Dancehall, Vol. 3” featuring a star studded lineup of some of Jamaica’s current dancehall stars.
Vol.3 features Busy Signal with “Call Me”, “Danger Zone,” “Grab A Gyal” and “Hate That I Love U,” Shawn Storm “Richer Than Before,” Macka Diamond “Middle,” Sizzla “The System,” Voicemail “Dem a Wicked” and several others. Distributed by 21st Hapilos Digital, “90 Degrees of Dancehall, Vol. 3” can now be downloaded from iTunes and all other major online digital music stores.
Trinidad’s new network, GT (Great Things), which can be viewed on the Gayelle platform, has just contracted recording artist Karamanti to act as the company’s Brand Ambassador for Jamaica. Karamanti’s commitment to the organization will include, but are not limited to, ensuring that the GT brand gets maximum visibility on and in some cases, off the island.
GT’s CEO, Ancil Harris, approached Karamanti with the idea a few days ago and she accepted. The two have been friends for a while as Karamanti was the featured artist on the Vault – a TV show produced by one of Ancil’s production company – a couple years ago and has also collaborated with one of his artist (JB) on a soca track.
2017 has started off well for media personality Nikki Z, as she is recognized for her hard work and professionalism with a Youth View Awards nomination for Favorite Media Personality (TV or Radio).
Regarded as Jamaica’s premiere award show, the YVAs is the voice of the people. Born in 2008 out of appreciation for Jamaica’s culture of music, dance and entertainment, the Youth View Awards allows fans a voice on who they want to nominate and ultimately want to win. Voting is now open to the public, please visit www.YouthViewAwards.com
The Youth View Awards will take place February 18th, 2017 at the National Indoor Stadium, in Kingston Jamaica
African Rap Act, Olamide Adedeji a.k.a Baddo’s new album, The Glory, is topping charts. Pepper Dem the current single is leading in both streams & download numbers on the album’s website: http://www.thegloryalbum.com. It is also getting airplay on New York’s number one radio station, Power 105.1 by top American Disc Jockey DJ Norie. Olamide‘s album is destined to break records for an Afrobeat artist. The 6th studio album released less than a month ago has risen to the top of all music charts globally with no sign of slowing down anytime soon. Olamide who is known for his artistic deliverance of lyrics to consulate the melody his fans gravitate to, made it clear that this project titled The Glory is simply to take it back to the streets.
When it’s all said and done, it takes one track perhaps the leading track of an album to indicate the direction or how successful an album will be. In less than a month since the super star dropped his latest project, the numbers are titling toward Pepper Dem as the fan favorite.
The album which is available on www.thegloryalbum.com is a 16 track compilation of hits back to back like the rapper would say. These tracks featured one of the rappers very good friend, Phyno, industry juggernaut Burnaboy , sensational Davolee & a few others. With other certified hits such as ‘Who You Epp’ and ‘Omo Wobe Anthem’ on this tracklist, Olamide fans have decided ‘Pepper Dem’ is how they want to rock their 2017. Still topping charts on major streaming platforms worldwide including MTN Music+, Spotify & iTunes. Olamide with “The Glory” album remains the only Nigerian artist spotted on iTunes top 10 list world genre category.
Many have called this masterpiece the best work to date from the superstar rapper who once again shut down the city of Lagos at his annual concert – OLIC3, bringing the city to a standstill!
