Steelie Bashment‘s Memories On The Boardwalk will take place on Sunday, September 15 at Coney Island (Riegelmann Boardwalk) in Brooklyn, New York. The all white affair will feature a live performance by British-Jamaican reggae singer J.C. Lodge who gave us hits like “Someone Loves You Honey,” “Telephone Love,” and others.
In addition to the live set, additional music will be provided by Massive B, DJ Big Reef, Yung Dredy, Solid Gold, King Mix, Prince Royal D.C, and Marlon Famous CT. The event will be hosted by Deejay Roy from Irie Jam. Click here to buy tickets.
The wait is over. Kirk Franklin‘s “Reunion Tour” will officially begin next month, on September 6 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Franklin will share headlining duties with Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, and The Clark Sisters. The following is a list of all the confirmed dates and locations.
Fri Sep 06 | Philadelphia, PA | Wells Fargo Center Thu Sep 07 | Baltimore, MD | CFG Bank Arena Sun Sep 08 | Boston, MA | MGM Music Hall at Fenway Wed Sep 11 | Toronto, CAN | Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto (Mississauga) Fri Sep 13 | Cincinnati, OH | The Andrew J Brady Music Center Sun Sep 15 | Detroit, MI | Little Caesars Arena Tue Sep 17 | Kansas City, MO | T-Mobile Center Thu Sep 19 | Columbus, OH | Nationwide Arena Fri Sep 20 | Chicago, IL | Credit Union 1 Arena Sat Sep 21 | Indianapolis, IN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse Sun Sep 22 | St. Louis, MO | Enterprise Center Wed Sep 25 | Charlotte, NC | Bojangles Coliseum Thu Sep 26 | Raleigh, NC | PNC Arena Sat Sep 28 | Norfolk, VA | Norfolk Scope Arena Sun Sep 29 | Washington, DC | Capital One Arena Wed Oct 02 | Brooklyn, NY | Barclays Center Thu Oct 03 | Newark, NJ | Prudential Center Sat Oct 05 | Birmingham, AL | The Legacy Arena at The BJCC Sun Oct 06 | Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena Tue Oct 08 | Miami, FL | FPL Solar Amphitheater Thu Oct 10 | Tampa, FL | Amalie Arena Fri Oct 11 | Orlando, FL | Addition Financial Arena Sat Oct 12 | Jacksonville, FL | VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena Sun Oct 13 | New Orleans, LA | Lakefront Arena Thu Oct 17 | Austin, TX | H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Sun Oct 20 | Memphis, TN | FedExForum Mon Oct 21 | Oklahoma City, OK | Paycom Center Thu Oct 24 | San Antonio, TX | Frost Bank Center Sun Oct 27 | Fort Worth, TX | Dickies Arena Wed Oct 30 | Anaheim, CA | Honda Center Fri Nov 01 | Oakland, CA | Oakland Arena Sat Nov 02 | San Diego, CA | Viejas Arena Sun Nov 03 | Los Angeles, CA | The Kia Forum
Renowned Jamaican gospel artist Chevelle Franklyn is thrilled to announce the release of her latest album, South Wind Vol. 1. This highly anticipated collection of praise and worship music showcases Chevelle’s signature blend of vibrant melodies, sweet harmonies, and heartfelt lyrics, capturing the essence of worship with a powerful anointing that resonates deeply with listeners.
“This album is a testament to the transformative power of God, and I am inviting everyone to immerse themselves in this worship experience and feel the power of God in the music,” said an excited Chevelle. She continued, “It was a truly inspirational experience for me recording this album, and I am getting so much joy from sharing it with everyone.”
South Wind Vol. 1 was recorded in the rich cultural landscape of South Africa, bringing together a dynamic mix of indigenous sounds with songs in both English and Zulu. The album offers a soul-stirring journey of faith, hope, and love, transporting listeners to a place of spiritual renewal and inspiration.
One of the standout tracks from the album is “Jesus Wins,” a song that captures the victory and triumph of Jesus Christ. “Jesus Wins celebrates the eternal hope we have in our Savior. This song resonates not only on earth but in heaven, echoing the praises of angels. This powerful anthem evokes a sense of awe and reverence, reminding us of the greatness and majesty of Jesus Christ.” Chevelle describes it as one of her favorites on the album.
In addition to“Jesus Wins,” South Wind Vol. 1 features other captivating tracks such as “We Will Sing,” “Highest Are You” featuring Nathaniel Bassey, and “In This Room” featuring Ntokozo Mbambo. Each of these tracks contributes to the album’s theme of worship and adoration. The album also includes collaborations with celebrated artists like Phil Thompson and Dr. Tumi on the bonus track “Rebuild the Altar.”
South Wind Vol. 1 was released under Integrity Music and is now available on all major music platforms.
A couple years after it was first published, “Pray for the World,” a powerful, heartfelt gospel tune penned and performed by secular recording artist Mr. Pike, is now being reshared.
“Pray for the World” was conceptualized during a time when everyone was grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The devastating images we were seeing on our television sets and smart devices were downright scary. They made believers, non-believers, agnostics, and everyone in between call on God like never before.
Creators, regardless of whether they specialized in videos, music, poetry, films, etc., threw themselves into their crafts and responded to that moment in history in various ways. Mr. Pike reacted by creating “Pray for the World” audio and visuals.
His prowess as both a songwriter and producer is on full display as he, along with co-producer Jonathan Wells, masterfully captures the attention of listeners with what can aptly be described as a depressing yet honest record. And although the coronavirus is behind us, the song’s general message, which is a plea for God’s help, is still very relevant today, as it will be tomorrow and always. As such, “Pray for the World” is available on all streaming platforms, and the official video can be viewed on Mr. Pike‘s YouTube channel.
The stage is set for the 2024 Aarhus Reggae Festival, which will take place on September 28 at Volume Village in Aarhus, Denmark. As they’ve done since its inception, the organizers are working assiduously to ensure that this year’s event is not only entertaining but also informative and engaging.
To that end, they will have a reggae food court headed by chefs from Jamaica; famed Danish visual artist Annette Vogel of Vogel Art will have her reggae pieces on display; Jamaican blue mountain coffee will be available, courtesy of Marley Coffee; Rastaman Vibration arts, crafts, and mementos will be on sale; and finally, there will be an official Reggae Market Place that will sell t-shirts, hats, and souvenirs.
The artist lineup includes Exco Levi, Norris Man (backed by the Hafiz Crew), Kass Smith, Katinka, Kamla Marie, and Unstoppable Fyah. Musical juggling will be provided by selectors Riddim Fex, Tiger Moth, Phatgal, King Kenny, XZYL, Big Foot Sound, and Kali-Ma Sound. The MCs are Henzel K. Clarke, the chairman of Jam Link International, and Henrik Bæk, a journalist who specializes in reggae music.
Jamaican-American singer Alaine Laughton has just shared the visuals for her single “Pile Up.” The song was released at the beginning of May (2024) on the Sweet 7 Riddim, which was produced and published by Usain Bolt‘s A-Team Lifestyle imprint.
The stunning clip was uploaded to Alaine‘s YouTube channel on August 23rd. 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.
Guyanese gospel artist Samuel Medas has just shared his show itinerary for the remainder of 2024. Although he and his team are still filling in the dates, they wanted his fans and supporters to know that he will be on the road this fall. Below are all the current confirmed shows.
Sept. 1st – The Gathering 24 (Maryland) Sept. 21 – Kingdom Konnect Concert (Queens) Sept. 23 – Uncommon (Trinidad) Sept. 27 – Raize The Praize (Aruba) Sept. 28 – GlowFest (Tobago) Oct. 13 – Gospel Fest (Turks and Caicos) Oct. 31 – Prayer and Praise (Linden) Dec. 8 – Antigua Recreation Ground (Antigua) Dec. 31 – Kingsway International Christian Center (U.K.)
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