As he gets ready for his appearance at the annual ‘groovin in the park’ concert in New York, Lt. Stitchie is extremely busy doing promotion for both the event as well as his upcoming album. Tonight he will be featured on the popular TV show, Entertainment Prime which airs on Television Jamaica (TVJ) at 8:15 PM.
Though Stitchie has officially achieved legendary status within Jamaica’s Reggae/Dancehall industry, this will be his first time on the show.
Mad Cobra
The 23rd Annual International Festival of Life (IFOL), July 4th weekend, will showcase a great diverse lineup of world music acts, including some of Chicago’s most outstanding performers.
Heading the lineup will be one of the most requested female vocalists in the country, Tessanne Chin, the season 5 winner of NBC TV’s “The Voice”; along with R&B Diva Chante Moore, R&B hit maker Al Hudson and Oneway, Reggae star Mad Cobra, top Dancehall DJ, Josey Wales, Blues great Duke Tumatoe, Belize/Soca star Lova Boy, Jazz legend Diane Ellis and the Jazzy Ladies, and a host of other Caribbean, African, Latin, Gospel, Rock, Pop, Spoken word and other entertainers on three stages. Visit www.festivaloflife.biz to see full lineup of performers for the Unity stage.
Tessanne Chin
The 3 day July 4th Independence celebration runs Friday, July 3rd, through Sunday July 5th in Union Park, 1501 West Randolph Street (Lake and Ashland) in downtown Chicago West Loop.
Jah9
For over 20 years, the world’s #1 Caribbean music compilation Reggae Gold brings the genre’s top hits into one must-have collection for the masses. 2015’s installment, out July 17, 2015 on VP Records, is filled with the season’s freshest sounds in roots, dancehall, lover’s rock and pop-fused reggae from a diverse group of talent.
Busy Signal
From the Canadian pop supergroup Magic’s #1 Billboard single “Rude”, to Reggae Legends Inner Circle’s 2015 Smash “News Carrying Dread” off the ‘Tenement Yard Riddim’ featuring Chronixx & Jacob “Killer” Miller, to comedian/actor/singer Eddie Murphy’s return to reggae on his latest single “Oh Jah Jah,” (following his 1993 Shabba Ranks collab “I Was A King”) – there is no shortage of crossover appeal on Reggae Gold 2015.
This year’s installation features a multitude female artists reigning in reggae today – from emerging stars like the Rastafarian singer Jah9 (“Avocado”), reggae pop princesses’ Toian (“Love It”) and Ikaya (“My Man”) to Jamaica’s leading ladies, like dancehall diva Spice (“Conjugal Visit” ft. Vybz Kartel), the soulful songstress Etana (“I Rise”) and roots reality lyricist Queen Ifrica (“I Can’t Breathe”). The latter song carries a strong message to stop police brutality and racial profiling worldwide.
The set also delves into exclusive new music from Jamaica’s top male artists. Jah Cure reveals his latest single “Made In California” off his upcoming album The Cure and the legendary crooner Beres Hammond delivers his stellar new anthem “Jamaican International Dance.” Singer-songwriter Christopher Martin turns heads with the island’s chart climber “I’m A Big Deal,” while overnight sensation Gully Bop proves ground with his popular tracks ” My God Dem Nuh Bad Like We” and “Body Specialist.” Dancehall star Busy Signal drops lyrical fire on the flirtatious fun track “Text Message,” and Gyptian unveils his latest steamy single “All On Me.” Every song counts on this collection. For more info visit facebook page below
https://www.facebook.com/#!/ReggaeGold
TRACK LISTING
Magic – Rude
Jah Cure – Made In California
Beres Hammond – Jamaican International Dance
Christopher Martin – I’m A Big Deal
Gully Bop – My God Dem Nuh Bad Like We
Gully Bop – Body Specialist
Busy Signal – Text Message
Ding Dong – Syvah
Gyptian – All One Me
Dexta Daps – Morning Love
Spice ft. Vybz Kartel – Conjugal Visit
Toian – Love It
Ikaya – My Man
Jah 9 – Avocado –
Romain Virgo – Stars Across The Sky
Yahsha – Karma
Etana – I Rise
Eddie Murphy – Oh Jah Jah
Queen Ifrica – I Can’t Breathe
Inner Circle ft. Chronixx & Jacob Miller – Tenement Yard (News Carrying Dread)
Reggae’s new sensation, Stushie will be making an appearance at the UK’s City Link Up for unsigned artists tonight. Her performance is coming off the heels of a public endorsement by Jamaica’s heavy weight Reggae act, Queen Ifrica, who called her on stage during their ‘Legends of Reggae’ tour only a few days ago.
City Link Up Unsigned Urban Showcase is a monthly event that takes place on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. It is held at Under Solo 22 which is located at Inverness Street Camden Town NW1 7HJ. See enclosed poster for more details.
The Reach One Child “ROC” Foundation announced on Monday that applications for the 2015 scholarships are now open.
The R.O.C. Scholarship program was established in 2013 by singer/songwriter Cherine Anderson and Patrick Lindsay to recognize and support 6th grade students who demonstrate their commitment to excellence in academics, the arts and service but who also have financial need. The scholarship program awards yearly grants for their high school years and works to support high achievement and communtiy service among recipients. ROC scholarship recipients benefit from mentorship programs such as Y.E.S.S. (Youths Empowering Self and Society) as well as internships in their desired area of study.
To date thirty-five students have been assisted through the program. The ROC Foundation helps to offset expenses for their scholarship and mentorship programs through a fundraising music and action children’s festival – ROC Kids Fest. This year ROC Kids Fest will be held on July 4, 2015 from 10:00am-6:00pm on the Jessie Ripoll Primary field at 26 South Camp Road in Kingston. ROC Scholarship Applications are available online until June 30, 2015.
For more details on the ROC Scholarship Program and ROC Kids Fest visitwww.reachonechild.org
Barbadian hit producer Nelieux teams up with Bajan soca star BoBo for new soca-dance smash “Dun It Up,” available worldwide from all major digital retailers on June 22.
Nelieux, who produced the hit, teams up with Bajan soca sensation BoBo for this up-tempo soca and dance fusion track, which is bound to make its presence known during the current Crop Over season. Nelieux adds to his growing catalog and continues to become a household name with soca fans.
Roots Reggae artist Likkle Lightning will be joining long time veteran Everton Blender on the ‘Fest For Unity’ Concert in Birmingham, Alabama this Saturday, June 13th. Both artists will be supported by the Culture Dread backing band and the event is being held at Matthew Bar & Grill (located at 2208 Morris Ave in Birmingham)
‘Fest For Unity’ is being hosted by Yard Promote, a Jamaican (originally from Spanish Town) who now resides in that state and is trying to do all he can to promote Reggae music, culture and lifestyle in Birmingham. See below videos from both Likkle Lightning and Everton Blender.
Likkle Lightning – Mama Africa (Official Video)
Everton Blender – Lift up your head (Official Video)
