Uptown Mondays is Celebrating its 25th Anniversary with Performances by Bounty Killer and Gyptian

Uptown Mondays, one of Kingston’s most enduring weekly entertainment events, will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Monday, October 19, 2026, with a night of live performances and top-tier sound system action.

Presented by Magnum Tonic Wine, the anniversary edition will take place at 35A Constant Spring Road. Dancehall stars Bounty Killer and Gyptian are billed as live performers, with Latonyastyle handling hosting duties.

The musical selection will come from a strong lineup of sound systems and DJs: Stone Love, World Team and DJ Mental, and Game Changaz. Together they represent a cross-section of Jamaica’s celebrated sound system culture, a tradition at the heart of the island’s music scene.

Santander Arena to Host Method Man & Redman, The LOX, Lloyd Banks and State Property on Oct. 23

Method Man & Redman, one of hip-hop’s most celebrated duos, will headline a stacked bill at Santander Arena (700 Penn Street in downtown Reading) on Friday, October 23.

Joining the headliners are The LOX, the Yonkers trio known for their gritty lyricism, and Lloyd Banks, a standout voice of East Coast rap. State Property, the Philadelphia-bred collective, rounds out the lineup, adding hometown-adjacent energy for Pennsylvania audiences.

The show brings together artists from several eras and regions of hip-hop on a single stage, making it an appealing night for longtime fans and newer listeners alike. Method Man and Redman, whose chemistry has made them a fixture in the genre for decades, are expected to anchor the evening.

The event is presented in association with The Rosendale Group, and tickets are available through Ticketmaster.

Clinton Fearon & Boogie Brown Band to Perform at Airport Tavern in Tacom, Wa.

Clinton Fearon & Boogie Brown Band will take the stage at Airport Tavern Music Hall – 5406 South Tacoma Way – in Tacoma, Washington, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, with special guest Ian Ayers & The Soul Purpose.

The all-ages event promises an evening of reggae and soulful music. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., with the show beginning at 8:00 p.m. Click here for tickets.

Lutan Fyah Makes Brescia Debut at Diplo Club

Reggae artist Lutan Fyah is set to perform in Brescia, Italy, for the first time on Saturday, 21 November 2026, at Diplo Club Brescia (Via Alessandro Volta 21, San Zeno Naviglio). Big Time Promotion and Champion Promotion are presenting the event, billed as “One Night a Remember.”

Fans can expect his best-known hits, among them “Bossman,” “Let Me Be Hypocrit,” “Bring Back” and “Hail Rastafari.” DJ King Kenny headlines the DJ lineup alongside DJ Goldstone, DJ Mighty Mo and DJ Alkaline. Mr Burn Dem and Bundung Boyo appear as guest artists.

Advance tickets cost €30. Entry at the door is €35, which includes a free drink before midnight, and €40 after midnight.

MC Lyte Performance & Birthday Celebration at Brooklyn Bowl in NY

Hip-hop icon MC Lyte will celebrate her birthday with a special live performance on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Brooklyn Bowl, located at 61 Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn, New York.

The event is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM, with doors opening at 6:00 PM. Fans will have the opportunity to celebrate the legendary rapper while enjoying an evening of live music and entertainment.

Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.

Christopher Martin Releases Official Video for “Ova Yah Suh”

Dancehall singer Christopher Martin has released the official video for his single, “Ova Yah Suh,” courtesy of Scikron Entertainment and YUO101 Music.

Released on August 14, 2026, on the Surato Riddim, “Ova Yah Suh” is an upbeat party anthem centered on Martin enjoying a night out with friends, drinking, flossing and mingling with the ladies.

Martin followed up on October 2 with the official music video, which he released on his YouTube channel. Vibrant, colorful, and fast-paced, the visuals capture the song’s celebratory spirit. The video features stylish models, skilled dancers, and premium liquor, all adding to its high-energy party atmosphere.

The official video for “Ova Yah Suh” is now available for viewing on Christopher Martin’s YouTube channel.

Kabaka Pyramid & Bebble Rockers Live at Flamingo Cantina on Nov. 7th

Grammy Award-winning Jamaican reggae artist Kabaka Pyramid will perform live at Austin’s Flamingo Cantina, 515 E. 6th Street, on Saturday, November 7, 2026. His band, Bebble Rockers, will support him.

The night will commence with sets from Ras I-Dre and the Texas-based reggae band Royal Frequency, with DJ Mista B on the ones and twos. Winston’s Kitchen will also be on hand serving Caribbean food to attendees.

Doors to this 21+ event are scheduled to open at 9 p.m. Advance tickets are $35, with day-of-show tickets priced at $45. Tickets are available through Eventbrite.