Watch “A Grammy Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop” This Sunday On CBS

Approximately one month ago, on November 8th, A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop was staged at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California. The groundbreaking event will now air on the CBS Television Network this Sunday, December 10th at 8:30 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT.

Tune in to see a star-studded lineup of hip-hop legends, including Black Thought, Bun B, Common, De La Soul, Jermaine Dupri, J.J. Fad, Talib Kweli, The Lady Of Rage, LL COOL J, MC Sha-Rock, Monie Love, The Pharcyde, Queen Latifah, Questlove, Rakim, Remy Ma, Uncle Luke, Yo-Yo, Arrested Development, Big Daddy Kane, Black Sheep, Cypress Hill, Digable Planets, DJ Quik, E-40, GloRilla, Gunna, Jeezy, Juvenile, Latto, Luniz, MC Lyte, Roxanne Shanté, Spinderella, Three 6 Mafia, Too $hort, T.I., 2 Chainz, Warren G, YG, and many more.

Jamaica Reggae Retreat (April 18-22, 2024)

Jamaica is the most desired destination in the Caribbean! That statement was validated by the two awards given to the Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, this past weekend at the 30th World Travel Awards held in Dubai, U.A.E. Jamaica was awarded World’s Best Family Destination and World’s Best Cruise Destination.

Reggae Vibes Travel – a subsidiary of the record label Reggae Vibes Music – will be hosting a Jamaica Reggae Retreat next April, and they’re inviting everyone to partake and indulge in the island’s culture, music and lifestyle first hand! For four nights and five days (April 18 through to the 22nd, 2024) attendees will have an all-inclusive cultural experience in Montego Bay, Negril, and Ocho Rios.

The current itinerary is as follows:
– All inclusive resort (Montego Bay)
– Trips to Dunns River Falls and Bob Marley Museum  
– VIP access to a Reggae Concert in Negril featuring Turbulence & Luddy Samms from the legendary group Drifters 
– Meals & Beverages free at the resort
– Meals, Transportation & Admission free for all stated excursions
– Free access to Doctor’s Cave beach 
– Smoke Shop visits on the Montego Bay strip
– Health & Wellness sessions
– lots of fun and relaxation, etc.

Reggae Vibes is now offering an early bird special for only $1,750 USD for a single occupancy, and $2,995 USD for a double occupancy. That said, interested participants can book with as little as 10% down, and pay the balance in monthly installments.

Sponsors who would like to partner with Reggae Vibes, and have their brands aligned with the Jamaica Reggae Retreat, should contact the team via email at reggaevibespromotions@gmail.com, or call +1 (516) 779-6282. The image below, which is an array of events executed by Reggae Vibes Music, shows how sponsors names/logos will be displayed at the Jamaica Reggae Retreat.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS RETREAT

Inner Circle Taking Reggae Music To India

The bad boys of reggae, Inner Circle, is on the lineup of the 2023 Orange Festival, set to take place from December 14th to 17th, in the picturesque town of Dambuk, Arunachal Pradesh, in India.

The Dambuk Orange Festival has become a symbol of unity, as it brings together people from various backgrounds to celebrate the unique blend of music, culture, and lifestyle. To learn more about this event, visit orangefestivaldambuk-dot-in.

Burna Boy Performs In The Bahamas On December 16

Next Saturday, December 16, Nigerian pop star Burna Boy will headline Spilligate 23 at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium, Carnival Grounds, in The Bahamas. This event is being presented by Foreign Currency Promotions. For additional information and links to tickets, visit their website at foreigncurrencypromotions-dot-com.

Tracks Live Session Returns With I-Wayne

Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records is bringing back the wildly popular Tracks Live Session! The show, which will be hosted by Kamila McDonald, returns on December 13 with performances by I-Wayne and Ras-I.

Starting time is 9:00 PM and there is a $2,500 JMD admission fee. This conscious wave event is being presented by Red Stripe.

North Coast Music, Comedy & Food Festival

Start the new year at the North Coast Music, Comedy and Food Festival, happening at Turtle River Park in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, on January 1st, 2024. In addition to a wide variety of food choices, this event will also feature a slew of musical acts, as well as some of Jamaica’s best standup comics.

Performing live are: Comedian Lemon, Acid, Professor Nuts, Stain Rapidburst, Dawk9ine, Minister Kukudoo, Jemini, Pretty Boy Floyd, Pablo YG, Hilarious Granny, and many more. General admission is $2,500 JMD in advance, and $3,500 at the gate.

“Big Up Miss Lou” With Oliver Samuels, Fab 5 & Others

The Louise Bennett Coverly Festival, in collaboration with Jamaica College, present a fun-filled family show honoring Jamaican poet, folklorist, writer, and educator, Louise Bennett, affectionately referred to as Miss Lou.

The event, which is titled Big Up Miss Lou, features Oliver Samuels, Fab 5, Lillian Allen, Owen ‘Blakka’ Ellis, Tania Lou, Charmaine Limonious, Joy Fairclough, Kathy Brown, Kingston Rock, and more. The MCs are Janet Silvera and Coleen Douglas.

It all goes down on Saturday, December 9th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium (Jamaica College) on Old Hope Road in Kingston. Admission fee for adults is $5,000 JMD; while students and seniors will pay $2,500.