Demitsedek’s “Masked Confusion” EP Release Delayed

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Initially scheduled for release on Friday, June 7th, Jamaica-born, Toronto-raised recording artist Demitsedek has had to delay sharing his highly anticipated EP, Masked Confusion. Unfortunately, due to some unforeseen challenges, the reggae-fused hip-hop project will now be pushed back to later in the summer. A new date has not been given.

While we await the publishing of the record, Demitsedek would like his fans and supporters to check out the lyric video for the track, Story of Selassie, one of five songs that will be featured on Masked Confusion. It was just uploaded to his newly created YouTube channel. 

Story of Selassie was inspired, in part, by the time Demitsedek spent in Tanzania. He lived in the East African country for approximately one year. While there, he was committed to learning as much as possible about Ethiopia and its famed former Emperor Haile Selassie. That experience so impacted him that he subsequently changed his name from Tha Vor to the moniker he now uses, Demitsedek.

Out Of This World — The Missy Elliott Experience

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Missy Elliott, the trailblazer of female hip-hop and R&B, will be embarking on her debut headline tour, Out Of This World — The Missy Elliott Experience, this summer.

Elliott, along with hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes, multi-platinum-selling superstar Ciara, and mega producer Timbaland, will be making stops at various arenas across North America starting on July 4th. See confirmed dates and locations below.

Thursday, July 4 — Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena
Saturday, July 6 — Seattle, WA — Climate Pledge Arena
Tuesday, July 9 — Oakland, CA — Oakland Arena
Thursday, July 11 — Los Angeles, CA — Crypto.com Arena
Saturday, July 13 — Las Vegas, NV — T-Mobile Arena
Tuesday, July 16 — Denver, CO — Ball Arena
Thursday, July 18 — Austin, TX — Moody Center
Saturday, July 20 — Houston, TX — Toyota Center
Sunday, July 21 — Fort Worth, TX — Dickies Arena
Wednesday, July 24 — Tampa, FL — Amalie Arena
Thursday, July 25 — Sunrise, FL — Amerant Bank Arena
Saturday, July 27 — Atlanta, GA — State Farm Arena
Thursday, August 1 — Baltimore, MD — CFG Bank Arena
Friday, August 2 — Hampton, VA — Hampton Coliseum
Saturday, August 3 — Belmont Park, NY — UBS Arena
Monday, August 5 — Philadelphia, PA — Wells Fargo Center
Thursday, August 8 — Washington, DC — Capital One Arena
Friday, August 9 — Newark, NJ — Prudential Center
Saturday, August 10 — Boston, MA — TD Garden
Monday, August 12 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center
Thursday, August 15 — Detroit, MI — Little Caesars Arena
Saturday, August 17 — Montreal, QC — Bell Centre
Monday, August 19 — Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena
Thursday, August 22 — Rosemont, IL — Allstate Arena

RIM Alive With Rhoda Isabella

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On Saturday, July 13th, Rhoda Isabella, who kicked off her solo career in 2018 following the dissolution of the trio iWorship, will be presenting her annual RIM Alive concert. Using the theme “the great commission,” the forthcoming event will take place at the Ocho Rios High School Auditorium in St. Ann, Jamaica. Starting time is 6:00 p.m. Click here or on the image above to register.

Music Review: Capleton “Over & Done”

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Known in part for his aggressive DJ style, it is not often that we hear veteran dancehall artist Capleton singing. However, on his recently released single, Over & Done, that’s exactly what he did in the chorus.

Over & Done was shared on June 7th, 2024 via Deki Records. Everything about this dancehall tune stands out and has an inexplicable energy. From the artwork, which has a book panned to the left with Capleton‘s name and the song title on its cover, with a WhatsApp message in the background, to the track itself.

What’s more, Over & Done is a love song. This is another rarity for the Rastafarian deejay whose music usually delves into spirituality or social issues. On this track, King Shango finds himself in a relationship with a woman with whom he seems to be frustrated because of their ongoing arguments. Hence, he says it’s over and done.

This is a solid record that was well written and performed immaculately by Capleton. The production team should also be acknowledged for the quality mix, backing vocals, etc. Over & Done is available on all streaming platforms. If you are into authentic reggae-dancehall music, you should check it out.

Skip Marley’s Upcoming Euro Tour Dates

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This summer, Skip Marley, the two-time Grammy Award nominee, and grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley, will be on tour in Europe, with periodic stops in the U.K. Below are all the current confirmed dates and location.

Jul 31 • Filagosto Festival, BG, Italy
Aug 2 • Reggae Geel, Belgium
Aug 3 • One Love Austria
Aug 4 • Reggae Land, Uk
Aug 9 • France, TBC
Aug 11 • No logo Bhz, France
August 14 • The Steel Yard, London
August 16 • Reggae Ruhr, Germany
August 17 • Reggae Lake, NL
August 18 • Rototom, Spain

Third World Confirmed For Back-To-Back Shows In California This Month

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For the month of June, Jamaican reggae fusion band Third World will be making four back-to-back stops in the state of California.

On the 20th they will be at Belly Up in Solana Beach; that will be followed by a set at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach on the 21st. On the 22nd, they will play at Slo Brew in San Luis Obispo, before wrapping up the stint on the 23rd at the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in Boonville.

All shows will feature special guest Kumar Fyah, however, on the 21st they will also be joined by Jahgun and the Justifyah Band.

Carib-Gospel Fest 2K24

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Mt. Zion Shiloh Apostolic Music Dept. presents Carib-Gospel Fest 2K24 on Saturday, July 13 at Shakespeare Park in Stratford, Connecticut. If it should rain, the event will be relocated to 540 E. Washington Avenue.

Rondell Positive, DJ Nicholas, Lubert Levy, Golda McFarlane, Ackeem Hill, Levy’s Heritage, and Roshedra Palmer will all be performing. The starting time is 5:00 p.m., and there is a US$40 entrance fee. However, early-bird tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite for US$35.