Norris Man Added To The 2024 Aarhus Reggae Festival 

One of the most persistent artists in the reggae-dancehall industry, Norris Man, has been added to the Aarhus Reggae Festival lineup. 

Norris Man grew up in the Trench Town and Arnett Gardens communities in Kingston, Jamaica. His career as a recording artist officially began in the mid-90s, and despite the fact that he migrated to Sweden approximately ten years ago, he has maintained his relevance within the genre on both the local and international scene. 

He has been consistently touring all over the world for the past twenty-five years, and has been steadfast in his commitment to recording and releasing new music on an ongoing basis. In fact, in May 2022, he shared the album Deep Conversations, and most recently, in November 2023, he dropped another LP called Life

Norris Man will headline the Aarhus Reggae Festival alongside Exco Levi, and both men will be supported by several local performers and selectors. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 28, and it will be staged at Volume Village (Thomas Koppels Gade 201) in Aarhus, Denmark. 

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Artist To Watch: Prince Saj

Jamaican gospel-dancehall artist Prince Saj, who was the first runner-up in the inaugural Magnum Top Performa competition, is an artist everyone should pay attention to, regardless if they’re into gospel music or not.

Raised between St Catherine and St Thomas, Prince Saj, whose given name is Saja Smith, started working on his craft by writing songs and singing them to his peers while he was still in high school. Now in his early twenties, he cites God as the sculptor of his addictive hardcore style.

Prince Saj is currently literally one of the fastest rising artists in Jamaica gospel.

Urban Soul Cafe Honors

Karen Clark-Sheard, Bishop William Murphy, Jonathan Nelson, Dennis Cole, Liz Black, Hassan James, Cheryl Jackson and James Robinson will all be celebrated at the upcoming Urban Soul Cafe Honors. The event will be held on Friday, July 19 at The Space (3460 Cavaretta Ct.) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In addition to the honorees, the program will also feature live performances by Deante Duckett & The Justified Crew, Joe Douglass & Spirit of Praise, Josh Bracy & Power Anointed, and B. Chase Williams & Shabach. Starting time is 7:30 p.m., and there will be a US$40 entrance fee on the day of the show.

Flourgon, Junior Demus & Richie Stephens For Jamaica Day In West Friendship, MD

On Saturday, June 29th, the Jamaica Day Reggae Festival will be staged at the Howard County Fairground (2210 Fairground Road) in West Friendship, Maryland, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time.

A few top-tier reggae-dancehall artists have been confirmed for the event: Richie Stephens, Junior Demus, Flourgon, and Dennis Walks. St. Lucie’s Shawn B is also on the lineup. Tickets, which are currently going for US$30.00, can be purchased on Eventbrite.

André 3000 Announces North American Fall Tour

Hip-hop legend, singer-songwriter, musician, and actor André 3000 has announced that he will be performing across North America this fall. The tour is in support of his debut solo album, New Blue Sun, released by Epic Records on November 17, 2023. Below are all the confirmed dates and locations.

09-19 New Orleans, LA – Orpheum Theater
09-21 Dallas, TX – Winspear Opera House
09-22 Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater
09-25 Houston, TX – The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
09-27 Albuquerque, NM – Kiva Auditorium
09-28 Mesa, AZ – Mesa Arts Center
10-01 San Diego, CA – Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay
10-02 Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre
10-04 Santa Barbara, CA – Arlington Theatre
10-05 Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
10-09 Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
10-11 Vancouver, British Columbia – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
10-14 Portland, OR – Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
10-16 Salt Lake City, UT – Eccles Theater
10-17 Denver, CO – Ellie Caulkins Opera House
10-19 Minneapolis, MN – Northrop at the University of Minnesota
10-21 Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed
10-22 Detroit, MI – Masonic Cathedral Theatre
10-25 Brooklyn, NY – BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
10-30 Boston, MA – Wang Theatre at Boch Center
11-01 Philadelphia, PA – The Met
11-02 Akron, OH – Akron Civic Theatre
11-08 Richmond, VA – Altria Theater
11-09 Washington, D.C. – The John F. Kennedy Center
11-12 Durham, NC – Durham Performing Arts Center
11-14 Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre

Disc Jock Redeem Resumes Spreading A “Positive Vibration”

Twenty-year radio veteran Disc Jock Redeem, also referred to as the Revolutionary Love Jock, is back to spreading “Positive Vibration” at his new home, BoBo 89.1 FM in the Cayman Islands. The program, which airs on Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. local time, is carefully crafted for, and geared towards anyone seeking an engaging radio show that will educate and entertain listeners.

Disc Jock Redeem is a household name in Jamaica media. He has presented on Sun City 104 Radio, Bess 100 FM, Stylz 96.3 FM, and Roots 96.1 FM, as well as on several online radio stations. However, prior to relocating to the Cayman Islands he took a brief hiatus from broadcasting to focus on his other passion, writing. He has co-authored several books and is equally recognized and celebrated as an author.

Nevertheless, after being told by several associates in media and music, past listeners, and those near and dear to him, that his presence on the airwaves was missed, he decided to make a return with the program “Positive Vibration” in the beautiful Grand Cayman Islands, where he now resides.

“Positive Vibration” provides listeners with an array of music curated in four (4) segments. The first, “Start on a Positive Note,” sets the tone for the show by playing songs with deep, meaningful messages that provoke listeners to take the time to think about what is being presented. The second feature is “Muzikal Copy Cat.” This is a unique segment that sheds light on songs that have gained popularity by borrowing melodies, lyrics, or instrumentals from other songs. The third section is “DJR Unleash.” This is a double impact! The first part introduces listeners to unfamiliar songs by aspiring or established artists while the second part presents a curated selection of positive songs in a chart format. And the final segment is “Good Vibration (Positive Expression).” Here we celebrate selected artists who were granted the gift of life during the time leading up to the presentation by sharing specific songs they’ve done.

“Positive Vibration” is a program for all ages. It blends entertainment with information in a captivating manner. Those who miss the broadcast on Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. (CST) on BoBo 89.1 FM in the Cayman Islands, can catch the rebroadcast on Movements I Radio in Texas on Sundays at 1:00 p.m. (CST), and Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. (CST) and 10:00 p.m. (UK time) on One Harmony Radio, which simulcasts with up to 15 other radio stations at any given time.

New Music From Little Kirk “Put The Most High Before Us”

Veteran vocalist Little Kirk has just released a new single called Put The Most High Before Us. It’s an inspirational reggae record that features backing music by The Ligerians and Tribuman.

The song, which went live on streaming platforms on June 21st, was also accompanied by the official video. 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.