Trini recording artist Blessed Messenger wrapped up the month of August by releasing the official video for his inspirational reggae single Back Yard. The visuals were uploaded to his YouTube channel on Wednesday, August 28. 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.
From September 6th to the 8th, the 2024 Green Mountain Reggae Festival will be staged at the Bradford Fairgrounds (66 Carson Lane) in Bradford, Orange County, Vermont. The event promises over fifteen live performers as well as some top-notch selectors.
Presented by Rooted Entertainment and Brooklyn Reggae, it will feature Culture with Kenyatta Hill, Mighty Mystic, Carlton Livingston, Mihali, Coyote Island, Soul Rebel Project, Mike Love, and many more.
In addition to the musical entertainment, patrons will also get on-site camping, RV hookups, access to vendors, a wellness village, a kids corner, and more. Click here for additional info and links to tickets.
The journey of Jamaican-born, America-based recording artist Mr. Pike has not been an easy one. The singer, songwriter, producer, and businessman sadly lost his first wife, Tasha Pike, in 2017. Her passing had a devastating impact on Mr. Pike, because in addition to being the love of his life, Tasha also played an instrumental role in the success of his business.
Not being one to stay down, and also for the sake of the kids, Mr. Pike has since picked himself up, pushed through the pain, and now considers himself a happy man, despite all that he has been through. A big part of that happiness is his new love interest, his current wife, Chavannie Pike, whom he wedded in 2023. Mr. Pike is so overjoyed that he has written a song about his life, with an emphasis on his present-day relationship.
The single, which went live on streaming platforms earlier today, August 30, 2024, is titled “This Ring.” Categorized as reggae, “This Ring” is fused with afrobeat and even has elements of amapiano. The lyrics sound more like vows used at his actual wedding as opposed to a song inspired by his marriage. “This Ring” can be streamed and downloaded from iTunes, Tidal, Apple Music, Deezer, and all other digital music stores.
Powerhouse Community Development presents Columbia Gospel Fest 2024, on Sunday, September 15, from 12 noon to 6:00 p.m. local time. It will be held at the Health Care Pavilion (1769 W. Ash Street) in Columbia, Missouri.
The massive lineup includes Melvin Crispell, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Joshua Rogers, Chrystal Rucker, Shelby 5, Semaje, Paul Porter and The Christianaires. Admission is free and open to the public.
Under the theme ‘Music that inspires, Reggae that connects,’ the 2024 Reggae Live Festival promises twelve hours of nonstop music and positive vibrations on Saturday, October 12th. Reggae lovers from across the State of Mexico will gather at the Campos Guadalajara in Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico, to experience several live acts from various countries.
On the lineup are Ivorian reggae sensation Tiken Jah Fakoly, Jamaica’s fireman Anthony B, Young Warrior, King Alpha, and Macka B from the U.K., Panamanian reggae recording artist El Roockie, and that is just to name a few. It goes without saying that several local selectors and performers are also on the program. Click here for tickets.
Every first Saturday of the month, Tamba Christopher Newman (known publicly as Tamba), in collaboration with Lovies Bar & Grill, hosts the Tamba Talent Expoze at Lovies Pub in Content Gardens, Ocho Rios. This is an opportunity for emerging artists to showcase their musical prowess and connect with their colleagues.
On the upcoming September 7th staging, Tamba will feature veteran reggae artist Little Hero as a special guest performer. On that date there will also be performances by Sativa D Black One, Lady Neka, Knatch Rychus, Blue Steel, and others.
Tonya P is considered reggae royalty in Canada. She is the daughter of beloved Jamaican promoter Clive ‘Kubba’ Pringle, who was the owner and operator of the popular MXIII Entertainment Complex in Negril before his passing. This was the home of Bob Marley Birthday Bash in Jamaica.
Following in her father’s footsteps, Tonya P fell in love with music and has been actively involved in the industry since the tender age of 14. In addition to being a singer and songwriter, she is also an accomplished producer and co-owner of Starliners Entertainment, an imprint she operates with her husband Mally Bless, who is a recording artist as well.
With all that she has done and continues to do, it is no surprise that Tonya P is nominated for 3 Reggae North Music Awards. The inaugural award show will be staged at The Rose Theatre (1 Theatre Lane) in Brampton, Ontario, on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Tonya is nominated for Top Female Vocalist of the Year, Top Reggae Song of the Year (female), and Songwriter of the Year.
As she prepares herself for the event, Tonya P and her team are busy promoting her recently released single, Rise. The song was published in early August, on the 9th, and it’s already enjoying favorable features and rotation on reggae platforms all over.
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