Yellowman, the original dancehall king, will be performing at Moe’s Alley – 1535 Commercial Way – in Santa Cruz, California on Thursday, May 9th. He will be supported by local rocksteady and reggae band Boom Draw, as well as selector DJ Spleece.
This is a twenty-one and older event that’s scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. (local time). There will be an entrance fee of US$35.00, however, US$30.00 early bird tickets are now available via Ticket Web.
Janet Jackson‘s Together Again UK/Europe Tour will kick off on September 25th in Paris, France at Accor Arena. It will then move on to the United Kingdom, Germany, and Belgium, before concluding in Amsterdam at Ziggo Dome on October 10th.
The UK and Europe dates follow the thirty-five U.S. summer shows announced earlier this year. Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 3rd at 10:00 a.m. (local time) via JanetJackson-dot-com.
On May 10th, British reggae group Aswad will release their new album, Live in London, via SMC Records, a division of The Spaine Music Company. This is a ten-track LP that was literally recorded live in the heart of London. It is now available for pre-order on Apple Music and Spotify.
International recording artist Perfect Giddimani, who is known for creating roots music, has ventured into the now trending sound of trap-reggae. For those not in the know, this is reggae from Jamaica fused with American trap music.
Giddimani‘s newest single, Rice & Peas, which was released on April 5th via Mystic Firm Production, is a vibrant, rhythmic track that instantly captivates listeners. Lyrically, Perfect Giddimani, who is underrated as a lyricist, delivers a comical message proclaiming his status as a ‘clean Rasta’. Click here to download Rice & Peas.
The Prudential Foundation JA, a fifteen-year old charity with operations in Jamaica and Nigeria, will be having a Sip & Paint on Saturday, May 4th. It will be at Regardless (The Manley Centre), located at 4 Washington Drive in Kingston, Jamaica.
The event’s objective is to raise funds for Prudential’s flagship program, Celebrations Are Sweeter When Shared. Attendees will be treated to performances by reggae artists Hezron and Capleton, and it will be hosted by Kei Dubb. There is a required J$13,000 contribution that includes snacks, entertainment, and material.
American singer, actress, model, producer, and dancer Vanessa Williams uses her latest single to shine a light on an important topic: ageism. The song, titled Legs (Keep Dancing), as well as its official video, came out a couple days ago, on April 26.
On the record and in the visuals, Williams – who is now 61 years young – makes it clear that after more than two decades in the music industry, and despite her age, she’s still got it. And most importantly, she’s just getting started! Click here or on the image above to check out clip, and remember to like, comment, and share.
In early December (2023), Vibez Productionz released the French Toast Riddim. This is a soca compilation that features music by Imran Nerdy, Patrice Roberts, Hypasounds, Arthur Allain, and DYP.
One of the breakout songs on the project is Arthur Allain‘s Seven Times. That said, an official video was shot, edited, and uploaded to YouTube at the beginning of April. 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.
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