Kelontae Gavin Will Perform At Praise Fest 2025 In Brooklyn

Prophet Clarence Miller, in association with Covenant Keepers Ministries, presents Praise Fest 2025 (The Anointing). This is an annual gathering of Levites, worship leaders, and believers in the region. The objective is to heal, restore, rejuvenate, and encourage all attendees.

This year’s Praise Fest will be staged at Bethesda Healing Center (167 East 98th Street) in Brooklyn, New York, on Saturday, February 8th. Gospel artist Kelontae Gavin will perform live. Click here for tickets.

Iba Mahr & Warrior King For ‘Love Is My Religion’ In Brooklyn On Feb. 15

The Cultcha Nonstop Concert Series will host reggae artists Iba Mahr and Warrior King at Cultcha Palace (3605 Church Avenue) in Brooklyn, New York, on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Done in collaboration with Happy Timez Entertainment, the event will also feature the Genna Roots Band, Fyahstone, and Empress Idama.

Musical juggling will be done by One Don, Afrique, and Natural Mystik Sounds. Early bird tickets are now available for US$40 and can be purchase on Eventbrite.

Tessanne Chin’s New Single “Be The One” Is Now Available On All Streaming Platforms

Jamaican recording artist Tessanne Chin, who is best known for winning Season 5 of NBC’s reality TV singing competition The Voice, has just shared a stunning new single entitled “Be The One.” This highly anticipated track was produced by Natural High Music and officially released on January 17, 2025.

“Be The One” showcases a soothing and refreshing lovers-rock reggae style that only Tessanne Chin can deliver. In this captivating record, she expresses her heartfelt desire to be close to her love interest, whom she affectionately refers to as “the one.” Her powerful vocals are complemented by the song’s melodic structure, making it a standout addition to her impressive discography.

Tessanne Chin is not only an accomplished artist but also a highly sought-after vocal coach. Her experience and talent have allowed her to share the stage with renowned artists such as Patti LaBelle, Peabo Bryson, and Gladys Knight. Additionally, she toured for three years with the legendary Jimmy Cliff, further establishing her presence in the international music scene.

With its enchanting sound and relatable lyrics, “Be The One” is poised to become a favorite among listeners this year. It is now available for download on all major music platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, Boomplay, Deezer, and Amazon Music. 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “BE THE ONE”

Roots Bamboo Beach Resort Welcomes Luciano On Feb. 7th

Roots Bamboo Beach Resort’s Reggae Month celebration will be in full swing! They first announced Andrew Tosh for Friday, January 31st, as the starter and committed to featuring a top-tier reggae act every Friday throughout the month of February. On the 7th, The Messenjah Luciano is confirmed to perform.

Attendees can expect nothing but hits from the 1990s breakout star. In the mid 1990s Luciano did singles for Musclehead and Louie Culture before returning to work with Philip “Fatis” Burrell for a series of successful singles and the album “One Way Ticket,” which elevated him to the forefront of the Rasta renaissance.

Everton Blender Will Be Live In Seattle On Feb 22nd

On February 22nd, veteran reggae artist Everton Blender will perform at Zanadu Studios—1520 Pike Street Northwest #Suite 2—in the city of Auburn, Washington State. Auburn is approximately 28 miles from Seattle.

Sponsored by Wazito Arts and Sports Foundation, the event will also feature RootSonic Band with guest selectors. Tickets and additional information are available via Eventbrite.

Talib Kweli Shares Visuals For “Sing Into The Sky”

“Sing Into The Sky,” track #12 on Talib Kweli‘s latest album, “The Confidence of Knowing,” done in collaboration with J. Rawls, now has some visuals. The rapper uploaded the clip, which was shot by Chino Chase, to his YouTube channel on January 27.

“Sing Into The Sky” is a soulful rap song that also features Solene and Niko Is. The record acknowledges the power of music and celebrates those who are committed to creating it. Click here or on the image above to check out the video, and remember to like, comment, and share.

Craig David Returns With “SOS”

British pop star Craig David returns in 2025 with a new song and video titled “SOS.” Using the same themes that were instrumental to his rise to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s, David is once again singing about love and relationship.

The song, which seems to be independently released and exclusive to Believe UK, went live on streaming platforms on January 17, and the official video was uploaded to YouTube on the same day. If you have not yet seen the visual, click here or on the image above to check it out.