Pandemic Records & Entertainment LLC Wraps Up 2024 With The “Passion Fruit Riddim”  

After rolling out individual singles over a period of a year, Pandemic Records & Entertainment LLC is now sharing the complete “Passion Fruit Riddim” compilation. This is a banging dancehall juggling that features Ras Kronik, Capleton, Bounty Killer, Turbulence & friends, and Yahdeen Essence. Each song was shared as an independent track with a unique buy link. 

Ras Kronik‘s “The Energy” was published in mid-May of 2023, and it served as the title track for his upcoming album at the time. Emerging artist Yahdeen Essence was next with an inspirational tune called “Teach Me,” followed by Capleton‘s “Watch Out Fi Dem,” a song that laments the rise of petty crimes. The final two additions to the “Passion Fruit Riddim” were by Turbulence & Friends, “Bun Fiyah,” and Bounty Killer‘s current trending tune, “Ball a Roll.”

After yet another successful year, the team at Pandemic Records & Entertainment LLC will wrap up 2024 with this project. They are also promising to deliver more quality music in 2025.

The National Hip-Hop Museum To Host Holiday Honors Induction Ceremony & Concert This Weekend

The highly anticipated Holiday Honors Induction Ceremony & Concert, which is being hosted by Washington DC’s National Hip-Hop Museum, is this Saturday, December 28th, at the Bethesda Theater (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD). 

Kool Moe Dee, The Treacherous Three, Marley Marl, DJ Jazzy Jay, The Fearless Four, Soul Sonic Force, Lords of the Underground, and other hip-hop legends will be in attendance. Furthermore, Melle Mel and Scorpio will both be inducted, and Melle Mel will receive the NHHM Legacy Award. Click here for additional information.

Ring In The New Year With Capleton & Teejay On Jan. 1st

On January 1, 2025, two trending dancehall artists, the up-top boss Teejay and the fireman Capleton, will usher in the new year at Meca Nightclub (67 Constant Spring Road) in Kingston, Jamaica. Boom Boom, Game Changaz Sound, and selectors Ruxie, Cardo, and Yokie will all be on deck with non-stop juggling.

Presented by Meca and Gabbidon, this New Year’s Fiyah will be lit at 11:00 pm and is expected to burn until the people say when. General admission is J$2,500, while VIP is J$3,500. Limited early bird tickets are available online at themecaverse.net.

Worship With Chandler Moore On Jan. 5th In Florida

Singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, and worship leader Chandler Moore will be at The Faith Center (5555 NW 95th Avenue) in Sunrise, Florida, on Sunday, January 5th. The Maverick City Music member will be steering a powerful praise and worship set to start the new year.

There is no cost associated with this event, so anyone wanting to attend is welcome to do so. It will start at 6:00 pm, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Agent Sasco’s ‘Grateful’ Concert

Initially, when Agent Sasco announced his ‘Grateful’ Concert—an event conceived to honor his mother, whose birthday falls on December 29th, as well as to commemorate his impressive 25 years in the music industry—many in the public sphere perceived it merely as a solo performance. However, Agent Sasco has since clarified this misconception by revealing an array of esteemed performers set to join him on stage.
 

The concert will feature notable artists including Tanya Stephens, Kevin Downswell, and Samory I, as well as a special surprise guest. This gathering will take place at UWI Bowl on Sunday, December 29th, where these talented individuals will unite to celebrate their friend and colleague’s spirit of gratitude. In a recent interview with the Jamaica Observer, Agent Sasco articulated the essence of the event: “The guests appearances we will have will also be in that [gratitude] spirit and vein, and so it will just be excellent entertainment and food. It’s a family-friendly event; everyone is welcomed to come and just hold a vibe.”
 

The gates for this highly anticipated occasion will open at 4:00 PM with the show commencing around 7:00 PM. Agent Sasco is expected to take the stage around 9:00 PM, thus ensuring that attendees can enjoy an evening filled with warmth and camaraderie before heading home by midnight.

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Rebel Salute 2025

After naming the ‘sensational six’: Maxi Priest, Luciano, Tony Rebel, Richie Spice, Valiant, and Queen Ifrica, Rebel Salute has now announced their full lineup for the January 18, 2025, show. 

Among the artists listed are Dawn Penn, Errol Dunkley, Leroy Gibbons, Louie Culture, Jah Mason, Turbulence, General Degree, Echo Minott, Roland Burrell, Papa Michigan, Imeru Tafari, Davianah, Abatau Barrett, Tanzie, and Ka$e.

Rebel Salute will be presented at Plantation Cove in St. Ann, Jamaica. All information relating to this event is available at rebelsalutejamaica.com.

Catch Teflon At Mongoose Restaurant On Dec. 28th

Teflon‘s Jamaica-based fans will have the opportunity to see the Young King perform live, free of cost, on Thursday, December 28th. Made possible by his very own Yard A Love Records, in collaboration with the venue at which the performance will be staged, all parties are calling this a ‘give back to the people’ event. 

The location is Mongoose Restaurant and Lounge, located at 52 Main Street in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and it will commence at 10:00 p.m. Notably, Teflon will be backed by the Real Rock Band, and following the show he will be available for pictures and close-ups as requested.