Artist To Watch: Sondae

Sondae is a fast-rising Christian singer and songwriter who has become quite popular in gospel circles after the release of his three breakout singles: Elohim, Air I Breathe, and Holy Essence.

The young man, who is believed to be in his early to mid twenties, hails from the vibrant streets of Great Britain. Infused with scriptural nuances as well as explanations of the Gospel of Christ, his songs serve as a testament to his unabashed proclamation of faith.

Osbourne, Biggs & Andy For The London International Ska Festival

The thirty-sixth edition of The London International Ska Festival will be staged at different locations in London, UK on Easter weekend, March 29th and 30th.

On day one, the festive occasion will kick off at 1:00 PM with Johnny Osbourne, Barry Biggs, and Winston Groovy, performing on the world famous Paddle steamer Dixie Queen – London’s largest luxury boat – sailing from the Tower Millennium Pier.

On the following day, Misty in Roots and Horace Andy will do sets at The T.E Dingwall Building located in Camden Market. For tickets and additional information visit the event’s official website.

New Visuals From DOE “Holy Hands”

Gospel recording artist DOE has just released the official video for her single Holy Hands. The track was first shared in late September (2023) and has become a favorite with contemporary gospel audiences.

If you have not seen the just premiered visuals, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.

Reggae Praise

After launching Reggae Month with a church service at the end of January, the organizers will present a major gospel concert, called Reggae Praise, as the final show in their Reggae Wednesdays series.

That said, on Wednesday, February 28th, JaRIA (Jamaica Reggae Industry Association) will host the spirit-filled show at Festival Marketplace on the Waterfront in Kingston. This free event will have live performances by Levy’s Heritage, Sista Patt, Johnmark Wiggan, Humble, Perpetual Praise, Audia Spencer-Brown, and Verlando Small.

Jamaica’s Governor-General Announces 24-hour Entertainment Zone

During his 2024/2025 Throne Speech in the the House of Representatives on Thursday, February 15, Jamaica’s Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Honorable Sir Patrick Allen made the following statement.

To further enhance the country’s excellence in entertainment, the Portmore-based JamWorld Entertainment Complex is being renovated for the facility to be the first 24-hour Entertainment Zone, to address the need for designated entertainment areas.

Jah Vinci Confirmed For Slaughter Tone’s 3rd Memorial

On Saturday, February 24th, the Slaughta Tone Foundation will present the third annual memorial for popular business man/selector, Slaughter Tone. The event will be held at Club Silk of Candler – 2930 Ember Drive – in Decatur, Georgia, starting at 10:00 PM local time.

Needless to say several high-ranking deejays will be on hand to honor their former colleague: Tony Matterhorn, Dun Rich Muzic, Navis Boom, Bugsy Bam Bam, and DJ Fiyah Feelings. Additionally, there will be a live set by international dancehall artist Jah Vinci.

Sharon Marley Links With Big Youth For “Steppah”

Because we’ve become so accustomed to hearing music from the Marley brothers, it is always refreshing when we get songs from one of the sisters; infrequent as it may be.

A few days ago, Sharon Marley blessed us with an unusual but beautiful lovers-rock tune called Steppah. Done in collaboration with the living legend Big Youth, the timely record went live on all streaming platforms just before valentine’s day, with the official video dropping approximately seventy-two hours later.

If you have not yet seen the visuals, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.