I-Wayne, Singing Melody & Destra Garcia Will Headline The 2024 Edmonton Reggae Festival

2024 marks the tenth anniversary of the Edmonton Reggae Festival, and the organizers are making it a special one. They have booked three headlining acts: I-Wayne and Singing Melody from Jamaica, and Destra Garcia from Trinidad.

The aforementioned performers will be supported Empress Nyiringango, Tea G, Harold Fast, The Melisizwe Brothers, Kianna Faith, Ramma Donn, Jah Cutta, Jcarre Group, and many more. It will be held at Victoria Park (12030 River Valley Road Northwest) in Edmonton, Alberta on July 19, 20 and 21.

Jamaican Producer Norris Roberts Shares The “Organic Reggae Vol.1” Compilation

On May 18, 2024, Jamaican-American record label, GStar Musik, released the Organic Reggae Volume 1 compilation. This is a thirteen-track project that features Ed Robinson, Junior Demus, Leroy Smart, King Everald, Lynval Jackson, Trevor Byfield, Clive Matthews, Diamond Kelly, Kendra, Thrilla Blacks, and Don Mafia. It was creatively and executively produced by Mr. Norris George Roberts, a man who is passionate about reggae music. Charles Petrus and Garfield McDonald are co-producers.  

Norris Roberts has been actively working in the music industry since 1978, and has collaborated in one form or another with many acts. His intention is to unveil those works over time, however, for now the focus is on spreading the word about his latest contribution to the genre, the Organic Reggae Vol. 1. It can be streamed or downloaded on Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music, Tidal, and all other streaming platforms.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “ORGANIC REGGAE VOL. 1”

‘Realignment 2024’

Realignment 2024 is here! Scheduled for Saturday, July 6th, and Sunday, July 7th, the fourth edition of the highly anticipated concert centered around bringing awareness to at risk youths will be held in two locations. The July 6th show will be in Kingston at Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, while on the 7th it will be in the parish of Manchester on the Mandeville Primary & Junior High School playfield.

The lineup is as follows: Kevin Downswell, Chevelle Franklyn, Positive, Johnmark Wiggan, Prince Saj, Roxanne Trissia Gayle, Fabian Wright, and the JCDC finalists. DJs Rebirth, Sicko, and Chinny are also on the program, with MCs Nadine Blair and Ity Ian Ellis. General admission is J$2,000, and VIP is J$6,000. Passes can be purchased online via spurropen-dot-com.

The Spiral Mixers Share The 3rd Single From Their Debut Album “Crossing Bridges”

Veteran reggae artist Glen Ricks is the lead vocalist on the Spiral Mixers latest single, Don’t Give Up on Love. It is one of fifteen tracks featured on their debut studio album, Crossing Bridges, which went live on streaming platforms on May 31st, courtesy of Big Feet Records.  

Don’t Give Up on Love is unique in that it’s a soul song (rhythm and blues/love song) performed flawlessly by a man most recognized for his reggae renditions. And although composed by Bill JasonGlen Ricks, who rose to prominence while he was a member of the 1960s ensemble The Fabulous Flames, sang the words as though they were inspired by his personal experiences. 

Executive producer and founder of the Spiral MixersJosh Harris, invited the usual cast members from the Big Feet team to add their respective skills to the project. Backing vocals were done by Harmonique, guitar was played by Greg DouglassHarris himself did the bass, keyboards, and samples, Tommi Tikkenen mixed it, and it was mastered by Earle Holder Mastering

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “CROSSING BRIDGES”

Former Def Jam Artist Re-emerges On The Dancehall Scene

Former Def Jam Recording artist Razah, who was contracted to the hip-hop and R&B imprint by music mogul Jay-Z, has now partnered with Reggae Vibes Music for his newest single, Too Much

Released today, June 21st, the dancehall R&B-fused track is the quintessential summer song. Nonetheless, its subject matter also makes it an ideal club or party tune that should be in rotation regardless of the season. On the rhythm, Razah goes on at length about all that he has done for his girl, while asking her not to talk ‘too much’ about it, especially on social media. 

Born in Jamaica but raised in Brooklyn, Razah‘s debut album, Breath of Fresh Air, was released in early 2005. Around that time, pop star Rihanna heard his song Where Do We Go from Here on New York’s Hot 97 and asked to add her own verse to the remix. It was through this connection that Razah met Jay-Z, who soon signed him to Def Jam. He subsequently released a song called Rain that debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, while its official video received more than one million views on YouTube, BET, and MTV Jams. Since then, Razah has remained very active on the music scene, despite parting ways with the label. 

Too Much is now available on Apple Music, Deezer, Spotify, Tidal, Amazon Music, and all other streaming platforms. It comes to us courtesy of Reggae Vibes Music.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “TOO MUCH”

Maverick City Music Announces ‘Good News’ Tour

Maverick City Music, the five-time Grammy Award-winning ensemble, has announced a thirty-three-city tour starting in Houston, Texas on October 3rd. They will be joined by Tasha Cobbs Leonard, and JWLKRS, with special guests Tim Godfrey, Stephen McWhirter, and Sam Rivera. Below are all the confirmed cities and dates.

10.03 | HOUSTON TX
10.04 | FORT WORTH TX
10.05 | SAN ANTONIO TX
10.10 | OAKLAND CA
10.12 | SEATTLE WA
10.13 | PORTLAND OR
10.17 | LOS ANGELES CA
10.18 | ANAHEIM CA
10.19 | SAN DIEGO CA
10.20 | PHOENIX AZ
10.23 | NASHVILLE TN
10.26 | LOUISVILLE KY
10.27 | ATLANTA GA
10.29 | MIAMI FL
10.30 | ORLANDO FL
10.31 | TAMPA FL
11.01 | JACKSONVILLE FL
11.03 | BALTIMORE MD
11.06 | BROOKLYN NY
11.08 | BRIDGEPORT CT
11.09 | BOSTON MA
11.10 | WASHINGTON DC
11.13 | TORONTO CAN
11.14 | DETROIT MI
11.15 | COLUMBUS OH
11.16 | CHICAGO IL
11.18 | CHARLOTTE NC
11.19 | RALEIGH NC
11.21 | MEMPHIS TN
11.22 | NEW ORLEANS LA
11.23 | BIRMINGHAM AL
11.25 | PHILADELPHIA PA
11.26 | NEWARK NJ

An Evening Of R&B With Dru Hill & Montell Jordan

The Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, located at 5239 Floyd Road SW in Mableton, Georgia, is the location for the upcoming Dru Hill & Montell Jordan concert. Scheduled for Saturday, July 13, the rhythm-and-blues event will commence at 7:00 p.m., but the actual performances will not start until 8:00 p.m.

Although the organizers have arranged for food vendors to be on site, they are still encouraging patrons to bring their own food, drinks, and coolers. Passes can be purchased from Ticketmaster, and parking is free!