‘Steady Rock’ with Cornell Campbell, Leroy Sibbles, Etana & Glen Washington on June 21

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.

Deitrick Haddon’s Hill City Collective Live Recording & Birthday Bash

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.

Ambelique Shoots Video For “I’m Thankful”

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.

Atlantic Starr & The Jets Will Be In Jamaica For Bonafide Fest

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.

The 2025 Celebrity Football Match In Lauderhill, Fl. Is Set For Memorial Day

Just D Flex Studio, Voice of the Caribbean Radio, and Unleash Sound Entertainment present The Annual Celebrity Football Match & After Party, featuring recording artists versus media personalities and selectors.

Scheduled for U.S. Memorial Day—Monday, May 26th—at the Lauderhill Sports Complex (7500 W. Oakland Park Blvd.) in Lauderhill, Florida, the match is being sponsored by Commissioner Richard Campbell.

Confirmed players include Dexta Daps, Baby Cham, Usain Bolt, Mad Cobra, Wayne Wonder, Lukie D, I Octane, Spragga Benz, Jashii, Christopher Martin, Agent Sasco, Galaxy P, Mega Banton, Tony Curtis, and many more.

Admission is USD$30 for adults, while children under 12 are free. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

Westchester Reggae Festival 2025

The 2025 Westchester Reggae Festival will take place on Sunday, June 1, at Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York. The organizers believe that music is a powerful tool that can be used to erase the lines of separation and unite all people.

To that end, they are not only trying to attract Caribbean Americans but also anyone and everyone who has an appreciation for world music. That said, this year’s headliners are King Yellowman, Leroy Sibbles, Etana, and Queen Ifrica. They will be supported by Derrick Barnett and the Statement Band. Click here to buy tickets.

Dollarman’s “Where Did Time Go” Now Available On All Streaming Platforms

Dollarman‘s new single “Where Did Time Go” is out now, having launched on all streaming platforms on May 1st, 2025. This track reflects his introspective contemplation of time’s fleeting nature.

Inspired by the inevitability of aging, Dollarman shares his thoughts with clarity: “Time is more valuable than gold.” He elaborates that during his youth, the concept of time felt abundant; however, as he has matured, this perception has shifted dramatically. Through this song, he invites listeners to acknowledge that while the mind can revisit past moments freely, the body is bound by the constraints of nature. “Time is the master. Not man,” he asserts—emphasizing a theme that resonates universally.

In crafting “Where Did Time Go,”Dollarman not only wrote and performed the lyrics but also contributed musically by playing both drums and bass. He collaborated with Miguel Williams (aka LJ) on keyboards, Kevin Bachelor on trumpet, and co-producer Bernard Joseph (aka IOBI), who added guitar elements to enrich the composition.

Dollarman hopes that listeners will glean a profound message from his work: “After listeners hear this track, I would like for them to realize that we as human beings own nothing on this planet… Any possessions are just temporary.” This reflection serves as a reminder that while material wealth may be pursued throughout life, it ultimately possesses us rather than vice versa. In essence, life itself is portrayed as a transient gift—meant to be cherished rather than hoarded.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “WHERE DID TIME GO”