Mary J. Blige Drops New Song & Video “Still Believe in Love”

The queen of hip-hop and R&B, Mary J. Blige, is back with new music. On Friday, October 27th, Beautiful Life Music – the imprint owned by Mary – released Still Believe In Love, a catchy, upbeat R&B tune done with rapper Vado.

The new record is accompanied by an official video, which shows both artists performing the song on a yacht in the middle of the ocean. The visuals can be viewed on MJB‘s YouTube channel, and the song can be downloaded from all digital music stores.

Catch Beenie Man, Bugle, Aidonia & Munga At Ewarton Sports Complex This Saturday

Aidonia‘s Fresh Drop tour will be at the Ewarton Sports Complex in St. Catherine, Jamaica, this Saturday, October 28. There will be live performances by Beenie Man, Bugle, Munga Honorable, and of course Aidonia.

Selectors Fire Biggs, Jigsy Ravers, and On D Spot Entertainment will provide additional music. Admission is $5,000 JMD at the gate.

Pop Star Trey Songz Will Perform In Jamaica On Nov. 5th

The rumors are indeed true! Grammy-nominated R&B singer and actor Trey Songz will be performing at the Sunscape All White Brunch Series, at Stadium East in Kingston, Jamaica, on November 5th. This is a day event that will run from 2:00pm to 8:00pm.

Trey Songz is an accomplished recording artist who was discovered by music producer Troy Taylor. He signed to Atlantic Records in 2005, and released his debut studio album – I Gotta Make It – in July of that year. The rest, as they say, is history.

Veteran Vocalist Pam Hall Is Gearing Up To Release A New Song & Video

Veteran vocalist Pam Hall is an indispensable member of Jamaica’s reggae music industry. She is held in the highest esteem because of her exceptional singing, both as a supporting vocalist – adding background to countless songs – and as an independent recording artist with a thriving, ongoing career. 

She is gearing up to release a new song and video titled Cool Breeze, which will be available on all music platforms – including YouTube – on Friday, November 3rd, 2023. As is the case with most of Pam‘s tunes, Cool Breeze is a beautiful ballad that can be enjoyed by all music lovers, regardless of their preferred genre. It is easy listening, and it will be accompanied by visuals that are equally pleasing. 

Cool Breeze, another Big Feet Records production (song and video), was conceptualized and executed under the direction of label owner, producer, and songwriter Josh Harris.

Here Is The Schedule For The 2023 TD James Moody Jazz Festival

The 12th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival will run from November 3rd through 19 at various locations in Newark, New Jersey. There will be a wide range of performers, such as: Dee Dee Bridgewater with Bill Charlap, Take 6, Abdullah Ibrahim, Gladys Knight, Dave Grusin, Cyrus Chestnut, Steve Turre, Christian McBride with Savion Glover, and that is just to name a few.

See below dates, locations, and lineup for each event.

Friday, November 3 starting at 7:30 p.m.
Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap
NJPAC’s Victoria Theater

Saturday, November 4 starting at 3:00 p.m.
WBGO Kid’s Concert Series / Elio Villafranca Quartet presents “Standing by The Crossroads”
NJPAC’s Victoria Theater

Saturday, November 4 starting at 8:00 p.m.
Grupo Niche & Héctor Acosta “El Torito” Tropicaliente
NJPAC’s Prudential Hall

Thursday, November 9 starting at 7:30 p.m.
Ranky Tanky with special guest Ms. Lisa Fischer
NJPAC’s Victoria Theater

Friday, November 10 starting at 7:30 p.m.
Omara Portuondo
NJPAC’s Victoria Theater

Saturday, November 11 starting at 7:30 p.m.
Take 6 with special guest Hillary-Marie
Victoria Theater

Sunday, November 12 starting at 3:00 p.m.
Abdullah Ibrahim Trio
NJPAC’s Victoria Theater

Sunday, November 12 starting at 7:00 p.m.
Gladys Knight with Davell Crawford
NJPAC’s Prudential Hall

Wednesday, November 15 starting at 7:00 p.m.
Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues
Newark Museum of Art

Thursday, November 16 starting at 7:00 p.m.
Jazz Jams
Clement’s Place

Thursday, November 16 starting at 7:30 p.m.
The Sound of (Black) Music
NJPAC’s Victoria Theater

Friday, November 17 starting at 7:00 p.m.
NJMEA / All State Jazz Band and Choir with special guest Stefon Harris
NJPAC’s Chase Room

Friday, November 17 starting at 7:30 p.m.
When You Wish Upon a Star – A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney
NJPAC’s Victoria Theater

Friday, November 17 starting at 8:00 p.m.
Dave Grusin: A Life in Music featuring Dave Grusin, Lee Ritenour, Will Downing, Randy Brecker, and the New York Voices
NJPAC’s Prudential Hall

Saturday, November 18 starting at 6:00 p.m.
Cyrus Chestnut
Bethany Baptist Church

Sunday, November 19 starting at 11:00 a.m. + 1:00 p.m.
Dorthaan’s Place: The Steve Turre Generations Sextet
NJPAC’s NICO

Sunday, November 19 starting at 3:00 p.m.
12th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition NJPAC’s Victoria Theater

Clinton Fearon Will Perform At Flamingo Cantina On Nov. 11th

Veteran reggae artist Clinton Fearon will be back in Austin, Texas on November 11th, as he is booked to perform at the popular live music venue, Flamingo Cantina. The twenty-one and older show, which is scheduled to begin at 8:30pm, will also feature Dem Roots Music. Early bird tickets can be purchased on flamingocantina-dot-com.

Wesrok’s Story

Country-reggae music has become increasingly popular, and has sparked the interest of music moguls and mainstream medias all over the world. Percival Buddan – more popularly known as Wesrok – is Jamaica’s king of country-reggae music!

Wesrok had a humble beginning; he grew up in the small district of Bog Walk, located in St. Catherine, Jamaica. As a young man he was passionate about education, and found pleasure in music. When he was of age, he enlisted in the Jamaica Constabulary Force, where he became a police officer so that he could escape poverty.

He completed his Master’s in National Security and Strategic Studies in 2010, and earned a Master’s in Business Administration at Northern Caribbean University in 2008. In 2013, he was awarded the Prime Minister’s Award in Jamaica for Community Development. A year later, in 2014, he voluntarily left the police service, having attained the rank of Superintendent of Police.

His passion for music, coupled with the inspiration he receives when listening to the sound, style, and lyrical aptitude of Kenny Rogers and Marty Robbins, led him to pursue a career as a recording artist. This was done while he simultaneously embraced entrepreneurship.

In August 2020, Wesrok released his debut song Looking Back. The single received a warm welcome from mainstream and underground media houses in Jamaica, and he was lauded for what many described as a budding career. He followed up with yet another record, Poor Country Boy, which was accompanied by some stunning visuals. It received more than 150,000 streams on Spotify, resulting in an exponential growth in his fanbase, and was also instrumental in solidifying him as a strong country-reggae act. He says that both tracks are a “clear representation of his childhood struggles, and his successes overcoming those struggles.” As for his musical style, he describes it as conscious, and relatable, with a mellow vibe for everyone to enjoy.

Wesrok released his first EP – Look At Me Now – in 2020. It has a total of seven tracks: Born As A Winner, Cover Me Jah, Jamaica Land, Left Out In The Dark, Looking Back, Poor Country Boy, and You’re My Love. The following year, in 2021, he landed a collaboration with trending dancehall artist Masicka, called Try To Hold Me. It was released on the Troyton Music and 360 Global Entertainment imprints.

In addition to being a recording artist, Wesrok is also the executive producer of all the projects he’s on. That said, he would like to collaborate with other producers, as he looks towards international success. Wesrok brings serenity and joy to the listeners of his music, and wants to be acknowledged for his unique sound and style.