Shaggy & Sting Collaborate On “Til A Mawnin”

On Thursday, February 27, Orville Richard Burrell, professionally known as Shaggy, surprised everyone with the release of a reggae collaboration done with none other than English musician, activist, and actor Sting.

The track, titled “Til A Mawnin,” accentuates the role of sound systems and dancehall parties in Jamaican music. The official video, which came out on the same day as the audio, was filmed at an actual street dance and shows both men performing in front of large speakers.

“Til A Mawnin” is on Shaggy‘s Ranch Entertainment label and the independent Caribbean-owned imprint VP Records. If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to watch the video, and remember to like, comment, and share.

Steve Knight Returns!

Reggae recording artist Steve Knight, who rose to prominence in the late 1980s with hits like “Down in Jamaica,” “New Girl Fe Love,” etc., is back! The singer has just released a brand new twelve-track album on his Haul N Pull Up record label. It went live on streaming platforms on February 1st, 2025, and because it’s his first full-length studio LP in 25 years, it is capturing the attention of key music insiders.

The project is called “Steve Knight Returns.” According to Steve“Music is in my soul—it never leaves you. After years of life experiences, I felt it was time to share my journey through music again.” He goes on to say, “I’ve grown, both as a man and an artist. My sound is richer, my lyrics are deeper, and my perspective on life and love has matured.”

Musicians who worked on the record are O’Niel ‘Drummy’ Fuller (drums), Osbourne ‘Ifield’ Joseph (guitar & keys), and Danny ‘Axeman’ Thompson (bass). Tracks 1 and 2—“Marry You” and “Over and Over”—have already been released as singles with official music videos on Steve Knights‘ YouTube channel

The consensus from everyone who has heard this LP is that “Steve Knight Returns” is a mellow, dulcet body of work that will undoubtedly be welcomed by Steve Knight fans and reggae lovers as a whole. The album is available for download on Apple Music, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music, Deezer, etc.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “STEVE KNIGHT RETURNS”

Kirk Franklin Announces ‘The World Tour’ For This Fall

Gospel sensation Kirk Franklin will be heading overseas this fall for ‘The World Tour.’ He has announced five stops in Europe happening all in the month of September; see below.

Sept. 10 Copenhagen, DK
Sept. 11 Rotterdam, NL
Sept. 12 Oslo, NO
Sept. 13 Stockholm, SE
Sept. 14 Helsinki, FI

Additional information and links to tickets are available on Kirk Franklin‘s official website: www.kirkfranklin.com.

New Music From Beenie Man & Etana “Guide Over Us”

Jamaican-American music producer Kemar McGregor, who is also known as DJ Flava, has just released a new song and video, “Guide Over Us,” performed by dancehall king Beenie Man and the strong one, Etana.

The audio went live on streaming platforms on February 24, and the official visual followed a day later on the 25th. If you have not yet seen the video, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.

Digable Planets’ “Blowout Comb” Australia Tour

This March, American hip-hop trio formed in the 1980s, Digable Planets, will do a short stint in Australia to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their second studio album, “Blowout Comb.”

They will perform at Sydney’s Metro Theatre on Thursday, March 6; Melbourne’s Northcote Theatre on Saturday, March 8; and at the WomaDelaide Festival in South Australia on Monday, March 10.

“Blowout Comb” was released in October 1994 on Pendulum/EMI Records.

Sanchez & Tanya Stephens Will Headline Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Fest This Weekend

On Saturday, March 1st, two of Jamaica’s most revered musical acts, Tanya Stephens and Sanchez, will headline the Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival at Hope Gardens in Kingston.

The Charles Town Maroons and the Silver Birds Steel Orchestra are also on the lineup, with hosts Miss Kitty and Jenny Jenny. Running time is 10am to 6pm, and tickets, which range from J$3,000 to J$5,000, are available on touchstonelink.com.

Catch Turbulence At Roots Bamboo Beach Resort This Friday!

As Reggae Month 2025 comes to an end, Roots Bamboo Beach Resort, one of the top locations for hosting legendary reggae acts west of the island, will close off the festivities with a massive performance by Turbulence (The Future).

The event will be staged on Friday, February 28th, and will run from 9pm to 2:30am the following morning. Pre-sold tickets are available on Eventbrite for USD$25; it will be USD$35 at the gate. Roots Bamboo Beach Resort is located on Norman Manley Boulevard in Negril.