Elite Island Resorts & Antigua’s Reggae Ambassador Causion Announces New Song & Video “Caribbean Vacation” Ft. Red Fox

On November 17, 2023, Elite Island Resorts, one of the premier name in Caribbean hospitality, celebrated the grand reopening of The Verandah Antigua (an all-inclusive adult only luxury resort) with the premiere of Caribbean Vacation, a new song and video performed by Antigua’s reggae ambassador Causion, featuring Jamaican singjay Red Fox.

Caribbean Vacation is the follow up to Antigua Me Come From, last year’s highly successful collaboration between Causion and Elite Island Resorts. Filmed on location in Antigua, the Caribbean Vacation music video is a visual serenade to the region’s allure, and presents a vivid narrative of the island’s mesmerizing beaches, natural beauty, its people, and its popularity as a world-class travel destination. Both Causion and Red Fox bring to life the story of Antigua’s vibrant culture and timeless appeal.

Antigua, renowned for its stunning beaches and luxurious accommodations, becomes the star of the music video, which was filmed across several scenic resorts including Hammock Cove Antigua, The Verandah Antigua, Pineapple Beach Club Antigua, St. James’s Club & Villas, and Galley Bay Resort & Spa. The video demonstrates why Antigua is a coveted destination for celebrities, discerning travelers, and as a picturesque setting for popular television shows including The Bachelorette, Married at First Sight, Married to Medicine, Below Deck and many others. The song and video herald the island’s status as a pinnacle of world-class travel, encapsulating the romance and adventure that await in Antigua.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “CARIBBEAN VACATION”

Sizzla, Turbulence & Little Hero Confirmed For Jah Lama’s Album Launch On Dec. 15 In Chapleton, Clarendon

Emerging reggae-dancehall artist Jah Lama will be releasing his first full-length studio album, Fight the Fight, on December 15, 2023. To that end, he, along with the imprint on which it will be published – Pandemic Records & Entertainment LLC – as well as Stafton Enterprise (one of the companies powering Jah Lama‘s career), will be commemorating the release with an official launch party and stage show on the date previously mentioned. 

A handful of noteworthy musical acts, all of whom have worked with Pandemic Records in the past, have agreed to support the launch by delivering individual sets. That said, Sizzla Kalonji, Turbulence, and Little Hero are all confirmed to perform. 

The lineup also includes: Prohgres, Jeff Fullyauto, Vehnom, Medelloboma, Asta G, Frass Khalifa, Mr Banging, Righteous, IBlack Lion, Aceuppascheme, Diffa Element, Mad T, Ras Kronik, Jah Soulja, Khal Agad, Slash Ladat, Jaydon, Yeshie Renee, and of course Jah Lama

Fight the Fight album launch will be held at Stafton Block Factory, located on Mullett Hall Road in Chapleton, Clarendon, Jamaica. It is the first time a stage show of this calibre is being held in that district. Early bird tickets, which can be purchased from Jamaican Eventz, are now available for $2,500. It will be $3,000 at the gate.

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Walk By Faith!

On Saturday, December 9th, Walk by Faith – a gospel concert centered around pure worship – will be held at the Portmore Heart Academy Auditorium, starting at 6:30 PM. Confirmed music ministers are Rhoda Isabella, Johnmark Wiggan, Ayana Bonner, Perry In Christ, Donica Dennis-Chambers, and H.U.M.B.L.E. Click here for tickets and additional info.

Join Jeniel Henningham On Her “Journey”

American based vocalist Jeniel Henningham has a new single! At the end of September, Pandemic Records & Entertainment LLC released an uplifting track called Journey. The inspirational record, which is fused with afrobeat and dancehall, was penned and performed by emerging singer-songwriter Jeniel Henningham.

Jeniel is a contemporary reggae and gospel recording artist who launched her solo career in 2019 while serving on the praise and worship team at her local church in the U.S. She published her debut single – Come On – around the same time, and followed up with her first EP – Praises of Joy – in 2021. According to Jeniel, “her purpose is to use her music to bring awareness to God”; and her latest contribution, Journey, does just that! 

The official video for Journey was shot in Jamaica and is now available on Jeniel Henningham‘s YouTube channel; while the audio can be downloaded from iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and all other streaming platforms.

CLICK HERE TO STREAM & DOWNLOAD “JOURNEY”

Tune Into The Billboard Music Awards This Sunday

The 2023 Billboard Music Awards is this Sunday, November 19, starting at 8:00 PM EST. It will air live on Billboard’s website and social media platforms. Below are all the gospel nominees.

Top Christian Artist
Brandon Lake
Elevation Worship
for KING & COUNTRY
Lauren Daigle
Phil Wickham

Top Gospel Artist
CeCe Winans
Elevation Worship
Kanye West
Kirk Franklin
Maverick City Music

Top Christian Album
Anne Wilson “My Jesus”
Brandon Lake “House of Miracles”
CAIN “Rise Up”
Elevation Worship “LION”
Lauren Daigle “Lauren Daigle”

Top Gospel Album
Jonathan McReynolds “My Truth”
Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin “Kingdom Book One”
Tye Tribbett “All Things New”
Whitney Houston “I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston”
Zacardi Cortez “Imprint (Live in Memphis)”

Top Christian Song
Brandon Lake “Gratitude”
Chris Tomlin “Holy Forever”
for KING & COUNTRY with Jordin Sparks “Love Me Like I Am”
Lauren Daigle “Thank God I Do”
Phil Wickham “This Is Our God”

Top Gospel Song
CeCe Winans “Goodness of God”
Crowder & Dante Bowe ft. Maverick City Music “God Really Loves Us”
Elevation Worship ft. Chandler Moore & Tiffany Hudson “More Than Able”
Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin ft. Brandon Lake & Chandler Moore “Fear is Not My Future”
Zacardi Cortez “Lord Do It For Me (Live in Memphis)”

Nas Will Do Back-To-Back Shows In Aspen At The End Of The Year

Hip-hop legend Nasir Jones (Nas) will do back-to-back shows at Belly Up – 450 South Galena Street – in Aspen, Colorado, on December 30th and 31st.

The Crown Heights, New York MC will unleash from his massive catalogue, which includes old hits like I Can, Hate Me Now, Made You Look, and many more; plus some of his newer tunes from the King’s Disease and Magic album series.

For additional information about the upcoming shows in Aspen, visit the venue’s website.

Richie Spice & Chuck Fenda For “Culture In The City” On Dec. 10th

Both Chuck Fenda and Richie Spice will be live at Mingles Ultra Lounge – 4012 Boston Road – in Bronx, New York, on Sunday, December 10th, for an event called Culture in the City.

This is an evening of love and righteousness that’s scheduled to run from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM. The two main acts will be supported by selectors Troubles, Metro Force, and First Star Sound.

Advance tickets, which are currently going for $50 USD, can be purchased from Eventbrite.