Arguably one of the biggest events at Miami Carnival 2023, One Fete is all set for Saturday, October 7th at Arts Park – 1 North Young Circle – in Hollywood, Florida.
There will be live performances by Kes The Band, Patrice Roberts, Skinny Fabulous, Farmer Nappy, Tempa, Mical Teja, Tallpree, Jimmy October, and others. Several top-tier international deejays are also on the lineup. Tickets can be purchased on eventbrite.
On Sunday, November 12th, 2023, between the hours of 1 and 10pm, the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival – which is being presented in association with Publix – will take place at Miramar Regional Park in Miramar, Florida.
The event will feature performances by local and international artists, with Morgan Heritage confirmed as the headline act. Additionally, there will be lots of food, kids activities, exhibitions, and culinary pavilions. Passes can be purchased on caribtix-dot–com.
Garland, Texas based artist, Jenny Lampz, is a Filipino American rapper. Her music is reflective of her real life experiences and strong Christian beliefs, which are made apparent in many of her works.
Because of her background in public education, her songs are described as positive, family friendly, and constructive. Jenny has used hip hop to provide music that teaches with the intention of causing listeners to be reflective of their own lives.
As a second generation immigrant, Jenny became intrigued by the art of rap in her young years but did not begin writing until much later in life. Growing up, her influences included mainstream artists, such as Eminem, J. Cole, and Drake, but in realizing the power of words, she began to gravitate towards artists who spoke life, such as Aaron Cole, Andy Mineo, and Lecrae.
As an artist, Jenny chooses to use her abilities in writing and rhythm to provide her audience with music that not only “hits hard,” but also allows listeners to shift their mindsets to grow and build.
Conscious Thursdays, the monthly reggae stage show that’s held at Hidden Oasis (70a Mannings Hill Road) in Kingston, Jamaica, returns tonight with a special veterans edition. This evening’s lineup will feature a handful of veteran reggae and dancehall artists, along with some emerging acts, and a few new-comers.
Confirmed performers include Major Mackerel, Singing Sweet, Daddy Lizard, Reggie Steppa, Tyrical, Loyal Flame, Barry Back, Jerimus, Fyahdon, Likkle Devon, Mega Bling, Makaru, Jahved, Great One, Sunny Trod, Stratus Gordon, and many more. Normally hosted by established reggae vocalist Turbulence, tonight’s staging will see Bigstone working as master of ceremony, with Girls Zone on the turntables.
Conscious Thursdays is presented by Blak Karpet Productions every last Thursday of the month, and as the name implies, only conscious tunes are highlighted.
Dionne Warwick, the second-most charted female vocalist during the rock era, and Damon Elliott (her son), the multi-genre producer, singer, songwriter and composer, have combined their creative energies on a captivating gospel single called I Kneel.
The rhythm-and-blues fused track, shared earlier this year via Kind Music Group, also features Donnie McClurkin. If you have not done so as yet, check it out on your preferred music platforms.
The 2023 Austin City Limits Music Festival is only days away! It will be presented over two weekends – October 6th to 8th, and again on October 13th through to the 15th – at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas.
As the event draws near, the organizers are sharing the full lineup. Among the performers is Kendrick Lamar, the hip-hop artist most recognized for his musical versatility, artistic reinventions, complex songwriting, and signature cadences. He will perform on Friday, October 6th, and again on Friday, October 13.
Long after it was first shared as a single, Thank You, the lead track on Causion‘s latest EP is still garnering great reviews. What’s more, all the positive assessments are now coming from actual reggae selectors who are active in the industry.
Here is what DJ Shaun Fisher of The HillTop Radio Show had to say about it: “This track is fire, has a old school reggae feel from the 90s. This is also a cross over to R&B radio. I’ve loaded up on my streaming radio station.”
The above statement was bolstered by Master K (RG2 Radio), who added: “This tune can be played in any setting, it can be used for when you want to give thanks, also when anyone does good for someone and we all need to give thanks at sometime or another.”
Finally, Tracy Moore, the host of Reggae Shack on KWNK 97.7 FM, wrote the following: “Thank you” delivers the credit to Jah, but also calls for a positive and resolute approach to adversity. Causion’s smoky yet gently forceful vocal style rests comfortably on top of the cheerful yet unrelenting backing riddim, adding up to a track you’ll want to take in and apply to your own challenges.”
Several other top-tier ratings were collected from radio, mixtape, and club deejays located in various parts of the world. The consensus is that this song has all the ingredients to be a massive breakout hit; and most importantly, it’s timeless. If you have not done so as yet, stream this and other amazing songs on Causion‘s EP, The Mission Is In Progress.
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