Start Di Fun Entertainment will be hosting Lukie D, Thriller U, Singing Melody, and Tony Curtis (L.U.S.T.), as well as Remone Watson, Andy Blake, and Shameka Clarke at the Lion’s Center – 905 Crewe Road – in George Town, Grand Cayman Islands, on Wednesday, February 14.
This Valentine’s Day concert, dubbed Lover’s Sensation, will be hosted by popular Jamaican comedian Delcita. Regular entrance fee is $100, while VIP is $125.
At the end of January Ghost uploaded the official video for Despite It All to his YouTube channel. For those not in the know, this song – which is a collaboration done with Bounty Killer – was first shared in late September of 2023 via MS Music.
Literally a day after the video was published, Jamaica’s local government election date was announced. This information is relevant because the visuals tell the story of Jamaicans struggling to get by, while both political parties mislead the nation as they, the politicians, forge ahead.
If you have not yet seen the video, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.
At the end of March, on the 30th to be exact, several veteran reggae and dancehall artists will be at Colonel Lawn in Stewart Town, St. Mary (Jamaica) for Little John‘s Birthday Celebration. Members of the public will be gladly received, providing they pay the cover charge of $6,000 JMD at the gate.
Ken Boothe, Errol Dunkley, Professor Nuts, Leroy Sibbles, Terry Ganzie, Josey Wales, Carl Dawkins, Peter Metro, Fred Locks, Danny English, Fantan Mojah, Louie Culture, George Nooks, Admiral Bailey, Determine, Duane Stephenson, V.C, and Nitty Kutchie, are just some of the names that will be at this event.
The record label that gave us hit compilations like Rock All Riddim, World Rebirth Riddim, and Reggae Sax Riddim, to name a few, is back with another mellifluous project. This past Friday, February 9th, Reggae Vibes Music released their latest juggling; a ten-track reggae anthology dubbed Natural Vibes Riddim. It features Busy Signal, Jah Cure, Turbulence, Pressure Busspipe, Powerman, Lutan Fyah, Kurtiouss, Jay Shephard, Rufftop Rock I, and Ginjah.
Curious to find out how they were able to get a song from Jah Cure, who is currently confined in The Netherlands, I reached out to Reggae Vibes‘ CEO Marlon Folkes, who explained:
“GM MJ. In October 2021 I reached out to Jah Cure for some dubplates because I had a few dj gigs coming up. He sent only one of three dubplates because he had shows in Europe and was working at his own pace and vibe.
At one point I mentioned I have a reggae riddim that I was planning to start working on in a few months. He insisted that I send it to him asap. The dubs were delayed and the events were approaching so I reminded him. He said he was feeling great and the vibe in Europe made him more inclined to record a track on the nameless riddim, which eventually became the Natural Vibes Riddim.
Again I insisted on the dubplates because I really wanted them for the events. Jah Cure, as he is known for, did his own thing and recorded “How Can I Explain’ [his song on the compilation]. A few days later the unfortunate incident occurred.”
The above statement is confirmation that this song from Jah Cure is conceivably one of his last recordings before being locked up. That knowledge, coupled with the fact that all the artists delivered masterfully, are reasons enough to get a copy of this album. Natural Vibes Riddim can be streamed and/or downloaded from iTunes, Deezer, Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music, Amazon, and all other streaming platforms.
Catch A Fire Reggae Fest, the African festival known for merging both established and upcoming talents, will take place on March 9th at the Soweto Theatre in South Africa.
Pressure Busspipe, who hails from Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, will perform alongside South Sudanese award winning singer, DJ, and producer Dynamq. Tickets and additional information are available on sowetotheatre-dot-com.
Attendees at the upcoming Maximize Your Potential Conference, scheduled for February 29th to March 2nd, will be inspired and empowered. So say the organizers.
To boot, they have confirmed gospel sensation Yolanda Adams, who is expected to deliver a soul-stirring performance. Adams will be joined by Hulvey, Zacardi Cortez, Deedee Freeman, and others. The conference will be held at The Faith Center – 5555 NW 95th Ave – in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Click here for additional information.
The two-day event dedicated to women’s spiritual, mental, emotional and financial growth is back! Woman Ignite Success Summit (WISS) 2024 will take place at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel – 81 Knutsford Blvd – in Kingston on March 8th and 9th.
This conference/concert is the ideal setting for women between the ages 18-65 to gather, learn, engage and grow through the various skills and experiences of Christian ministers, educators, executives, business leaders, and glass-ceiling breakers
In addition to the many speakers, WISS will also have live performances by Alicia Taylor, Trevelle Clarke-Whyne, Dr. Nadine Blair, Christina Broderick, Khamiele Lawrence, Osheen Jarrett, Andrea McCurdy, and Sadra Lindsay. Click here for tickets.
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