#1. Warning – SIR (Da Love Philosyfa) – DJR Unleash Prod.
#2. I Believe – Imar Shepherd & Sizzla – 24-7 Production
#3. Win Over – Prophecy – Benz Red Square Connections
#4. When You Love Someone – Ambelique ft. Hawkeye – Taxi Records
#5. Just The Way You Are – Milton Blake – Pickout Records
The above chart airs on The Harmonious Combination with Disc Jock Redeem and King Genius on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. (CST) and 4:00 p.m. (BST) on 1 Harmony Radio in London, England.
The Windward / Leeward Maroons will present an event called ‘Cudjoe Salute’ from February 27th to March 1st, 2025. As the name implies, this affair was conceptualized to honor and celebrate the life and works of Captain Cudjoe, one of the greatest of the Maroon leaders.
‘Cudjoe Salute’ will be held at the Maroon Town Community Center in St. James (Jamaica) and it will feature some of reggae’s most prominent Rastafarian artists. Confirmed are Sizzla, Ras Shiloh, Anthony B, Andrew Tosh, Bushman, Turbulence, Pressure Busspipe, I Wayne, Miriam Simone, Isha Bel, and that is just to name a few.
Children are allowed free entrance, while adults will have to pay J$1,000.
“What a night! What a vibe! What a celebration!
On behalf of Reggae & Kulturforening Jam Link International we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made Bob Marley’s 80th Birthday Celebration – Live Reggae Fest an experience we’ll never forget!
To our incredible artists—your music and energy brought the spirit of Marley alive. DJ Henning, Line Hassall Thomsen, Slo Down Reggae Band, One Love Marley Band, Joseph Still Cool, Skarra Mucci and Omar Perry—your performances were absolutely electric and truly embodied Bob’s legacy!
A special thank you to One Love Marley Band for stepping up to support Omar Perry. You rose to the challenge, put in the preparation and delivered an unforgettable performance. Respect to the drummer—despite battling back pain you showed up and gave it your all. Massive respect!
To our hardworking volunteers—your dedication from logistics to backstage management ensured everything ran smoothly. You were the unsung heroes behind the scenes!
A huge shout-out to Henzel and Ella Rosa for the mouth-watering homemade catering and to Henrik for hosting such a wonderful program that set the perfect tone for the evening.
To our amazing vendors—thank you for bringing your unique collections of jewelry, tea, coffee, art, T-shirts and vinyl records which added such a personal touch to the celebration.
To our media partners—Maria Jackson 27 Magazine, GAFFA Magazine and Musicmagasine—thank you for capturing the essence of this event and sharing it with the world. And a big thank you to everyone who created shout-out videos, liked, shared or encouraged friends to attend. We truly appreciate your support!
A special thank you to VoxHall and the entire venue team for providing such a fantastic space and ensuring this event went off without a hitch.
We also want to give a huge shout-out to our Sound & Technical Team and Light Technicians—your expertise made every beat, every lyric and every light shine perfectly creating the perfect atmosphere for the night.
Much love to Pica Pica Wine Café for hosting the Pre-Party, setting the perfect tone for the evening and to Madam Cuba for keeping the vibes alive at the Afterparty with an incredible set from DJ King Kenny—what an amazing way to wrap up the celebration!
To our wonderful audience—you came from all corners of the globe—from the UK, Berlin, Hamburg, Spain, Brussels, Malmö, Copenhagen, Odense and Aalborg—bringing love, unity and that undeniable reggae spirit. Your energy truly made the night magical!
And last but certainly not least, a huge thank you to our Organizing & Planning Team—the visionaries behind the scenes who made all of this possible. From months of preparation to the final moments on stage, your dedication, passion and love for reggae culture made this celebration come alive!
Bob Marley stood for peace, love and unity and on Saturday night we truly embodied his message. This was more than just a concert—it was a movement, a family, a celebration of life and music!
And guess what? We’ll do it all again in 2026 for Bob Marley’s 81st!
Thank you all! Until we meet again—One Love, One Heart!
Jah Bless from all of us at Team Jam Link International.”
This spring, Macy Gray will kick off a 35-city international tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her debut studio album “On How Life Is.” The tour will commence on May 5th in Cheltenham, UK, and will run until June 20th.
“On How Life Is” was released on July 1, 1999, by Epic Records and Clean Slate. It’s Macy Gray‘s best-selling album to date, selling 3.4 million copies in the United States and seven million copies worldwide.
Click here for additional information about the tour and links to buy tickets to each show.
Multi-award winner and international recording artist Bashir Hogue will headline a concert called The Encounter 3 with several of his friends. This event will be presented under the theme “Can These Bones Live?” which is taken from Ezekiel 37:1-10.
This worship experience will take place on Saturday, March 22nd at Beloved St. John Evangelistic Church (4541 N Broad Street) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bashir will be joined by Earnest Pugh, Kim Cruse, Lonnie Hunter, and others. Click here to buy tickets.
Tarrus Riley‘s latest addition to his impressive music catalog is a compelling tune titled “Love Again.” On this one, Mr. Singy Singy as he is affectionately called, shines a bright light on a real worldwide issue: the obvious lack of love.
Riley sings about the absence of deep affection in various types of relationships: siblings, parent and child, intimate partners, friendships, etc. The timely record was produced by Stephen “Di Genius” McGregor and was released via Di Genius Production on February 7th, 2025.
The official video for “Love Again” premiered on YouTube over the weekend. If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.
The official birthday celebration for Fada Witty, the man behind the popular party series Uptown Mondays, will take place on February 17 at Uptown Mondays HQ in Savannah Plaza (35 Constant Spring Road) in Kingston, Jamaica.
As this is a special occasion, award-winning international artist Shaggy, aka Mr. Boombastic, will perform live! Selectors Harry Hype, World Boom, Milo, DJ Mental, DJ Ray, and the world immortal Stone Love Sound will also be in the building alongside upcoming artist Rally Banks and entertainer Boysie Roses.
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