The Inaugural Naismith Hall of Fame Ice Cube Impact Award

On January 15, 2024, The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame introduced the inaugural Naismith Hall of Fame Ice Cube Impact Award, an honor celebrating Ice Cube’s remarkable contributions to professional basketball and his dedication to community service.

This groundbreaking award, symbolizes the acknowledgment of individuals who, like Ice Cube, leverage the basketball to create positive change in their communities. More than just a sports honor, this award recognizes those who score points not only in games but in making a lasting impact beyond the court.

As an annual accolade, the Naismith Hall of Fame Ice Cube Impact Award aims to spotlight individuals within the basketball community who have not only excelled in the sport but have also left an indelible mark on the neighborhoods they serve. Ice Cube himself will chair the selection committee for future award nominations, ensuring that the recipients embody the spirit of the award.

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Jennifer Lewin Will Be At ‘JUST’

On Saturday, February 24th, the Divine Favour 7th Day Ministries will present an event called JUST (Jesus Unites Souls Together). It will be held at their headquarters – 351 Parkhurst Square, Unit 2 & 3 – in Brampton, Ontario.

Pastor, gospel recording artist, and praise and worship leader Jennifer Lewin will be on hand to deliver her music ministry. Starting time is 7:00PM, and there is a $30 entrance fee.

Janet Jackson Announces 2024 Summer Tour With Nelly

Janet Jackson will be extending her most successful tour to date: the Together Again Tour. She has announced additional shows commencing on June 4th in Palm Desert, California, through July 30th in Phoenix, Arizona, for the 2024 summer season.

American rapper, singer and actor Nelly will appear as her special guest. For all dates and locations, as well as links to tickets, visit Janet Jackson‘s official website: janetjackson-dot-com.

Perfect Giddimani Taps Pressure Busspipe & Eesah For “Rasta Corner”

Perfect Giddimani, one of the hardest-working artists and producers in the reggae-dancehall industry, has joined forces with Pressure Busspipe from the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Eesah, a rising star from Jamaica, for the single Rasta Corner.

On record, they draw a clear distinction between men with locked hair and authentic Rastafarians committed to a faith-based way of life. Click here or on the image above to stream and/or download Rasta Corner from your preferred music platform.

Winston Irie’s “Orthodoxy” Has Entered New York’s Reggae Chart

At the end of October, longtime Guyanese recording artist Winston Irie released a gripping reggae tune called Orthodoxy. Using a singing style indicative of Jamaican roots music from the seventies, Irie laments on his frustration with life in the west, or as he calls it, Rome. 

Confident of its potential, Winston Irie and his team have been pushing the record incessantly, and are now elated to learn that it has entered a significant music chart. Specifically, Orthodoxy was recently added to The Foundation Radio Network New York Charts, and is now sitting in the #28 spot.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “ORTHODOXY”

New Reggae Collab Ft. Ser Rasta, Mikey General & Cedric Myton

Uruguayan reggae artist Ser Rasta – who is the founder of La Casa Del Reggae, located in Montevideo – has just dropped a new single, Un Amor (One Love), with Jamaican reggae veterans Mikey General and Cedric Myton.

Mixed by Johan Dub in Córdoba, Argentina, and mastered by Ales Fabiani from Mad91 – the imprint on which it is released – it also features the Spanish sound system Barbass.

Click here to stream and or download Un Amor from your preferred music platform.

Gramps Morgan Will Perform In Seychelles On Feb. 16

Three-time Grammy Award winner Gramps Morgan will perform at Seychelles’ Music Stadium in Victoria on Friday, February 16. This is live band concert that will also feature Auspitious, Elijah, DJ Big 1, Giovani, and Travis.

Dubbed Reggae Love Fest, this Valentines event is being sponsored by Savoy Seychelles, K Radio, Summer Rain Tours, Trence Bartending Service, Veuve Entertainment and Mega Events.