Media Houses Give Ragga Lox’s “Climbing” A Thumbs Up

In late July, veteran reggae-dancehall artist Ragga Lox released a thirteen-track album called Climbing. The record, which features previously shared singles as well as new music, was met with great reviews from both industry insiders and Lox‘s long time fans and supporters. Several media houses directed their attention to the title track with which they were so impressed that they provided written reviews to the artist and his team. 

See below some of the assessments that were sent in, and visit Ragga Lox‘s official website for more.

La Chica Nueva Radio Station (Israel)
Hi, thanks for sending this tune. It has a great mix of Latin and dancehall grooves. Simple, but effective.  I’d like to feature this on one of my upcoming playlists. Thanks again and all the best. 

Harmonia MX Media Outlet (Mexico)
Hello Ragga Lox, thank you so much for sharing with us your music. We are big fans of your style, we can listen to all the inspirations that made this track awesome. 

Debocha Regueiro Playlist Curator (Brazil)
Hello Ragga Lox, how are you? I loved your track, the beat bringing the vibe of Pop/ Reggae music The mixing is also very good. 

Música Brasileira Viva Journalist (Brazil)
really enjoyed this reggae vibe, with beautiful vocals and different instrumentation. It’s not MBV’s focus, but I’ll post it on my personal networks.

D’Riddim Playlist Curator (Spain)
Firstly, I want to acknowledge the unique fusion of Dancehall and Latin influences in your song’s instrumental production. The incorporation of Latin elements adds a fresh and vibrant twist to the traditional Dancehall sound, creating an engaging musical backdrop.  Additionally, the lyrics are well-crafted and convey a compelling message, which is an essential aspect of any successful song. Your ability to deliver meaningful content enhances the overall appeal of the track.l mensaje. 

The album, Climbing, is a mix of reggae, dancehall, and world music fused with hip-hop. It is out now, and can be streamed and/or downloaded from iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, and all other digital music platforms. 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “CLIMBING”

Skinny Fabulous, Destra & Aidonia For “Soca + Fest” In Kingston

I Love Soca Jamaica presents Soca + Festival on Saturday, September 30th at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. The eighteen and older event starts at 10pm, and will go until 10am the following morning.

There will be live performances by soca stars Skinny Fabulous and Destra, as well as dancehall artist Aidonia. Tickets, which include a complimentary breakfast, can be purchased from Ticket Gateway.

NYC Women’s Fund for Media, Music and Theatre

The NYC Women’s Fund for Media, Music and Theatre provides grants to encourage and support the creation of digital, film, music, and live or online theatre content that reflects the voices and perspectives of women.

The NYC Women’s Fund for Media, Music and Theatre (“Women’s Fund”), administered by the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) in partnership with the City of New York Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME), is a signature initiative that addresses the underrepresentation of women in the entertainment industry. The Fund provides grants to encourage and support the creation of content that reflects the voices and perspectives of women.

In addition to being made by, for, or about women, projects are eligible if they feature a prominent woman perspective; and/or include a woman director and/or producer and/or writer/songwriter and/or engineer (for recordings) and/or woman protagonist(s) or lead musical role.

Application for this fund opened on August 22nd, 2023, and will close on November 1st, 2023. Click here to to apply.

SOURCE: NEW YORK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS

New Reggae Video From The Young King Teflon “Mankind”

The official video for Teflon‘s Mankind is out now! The lyrics filled reggae tune was first shared on February 24th of this year, and it comes to us courtesy of U.S. based record label, Cocojamz Musik.

If you have not yet seen the simple, but captivating visuals, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.

Kayafyahouse’s New Album “Mr. Herbsman” Drops On Sept. 25th

Carlos Lopes, better known as Kayafyahouse, is an African artist from the island of Cape Verde, also called Cabo Verde. He migrated to Europe at the age of thirteen and settled in Amsterdam, Holland, where he lives today.

Over the years, Kayafyahouse has racked up countless achievements as both a recording artist and a producer. He shared his first album, Rocky Ways, in 2013; the second, Live Up Natty Dread in 2016; and Jah Rebel in 2019. This was all done while he was producing other African acts. What’s more, he along with his band, The Firehouse Crew, has toured extensively across Europe, and has subsequently built up a committed fanbase.

Fast-forward to 2023, and Kayafyahouse and his team are now readying themselves for the release of his 4th studio album – Mr. Herbsman – scheduled for Monday, September 25th. The eleven-track record will be led by the beautiful roots single, Zoe, which is a tribute to Kayafyahouse‘s granddaughter.

Warrior King Releases New Video “I-Niversal Light”

At the end of April, Machete Records – an independent imprint operating out of the UK and Jamaica – released the Jah Rise Riddim. This is a nine-track compilation that features Ginjah, Lutan Fyah, Richie Spice, Sizzla, Warrior King, Bopee, and Yaadcore.

The label, in collaboration with Warrior King, is now following up with the official video for King‘s tune, I-Niversal Light. The visuals were uploaded to their YouTube channel earlier today (September 12th). If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.

Macy Gray Announces ‘The Reset’ Tour

This fall, American R&B, soul singer, and actress, Macy Gray, will kick off an international tour with dates in the United States and countries in Europe. Joined by her band, The California Jet Club, the shows will be in support of their album – The Reset – released in February of this year.

Below is a list of all the current confirmed dates and locations. Concert tickets can be purchased from Gray‘s website.

Sep. 29, 2023
Troy, NY

Sep. 30, 2023
Derry, NH

Oct. 1, 2023
East Greenwich, RI

Oct. 3, 2023
Ridgefield, CT

Oct. 4, 2023
Glenside, PA

Oct. 6, 2023
Lexington, MA

Oct. 7, 2023
Waterville, ME

Oct. 10, 2023
Norfolk, VA

Oct. 13, 2023
Atlanta, GA

Oct. 14, 2023
New York, NY

Oct. 15, 2023
Bethesda, MD

Oct. 26, 2023
Cork, Ireland

Oct. 27, 2023
Dublin, Ireland

Oct. 28, 2023
Trim, Ireland

Oct. 30, 2023
London, United Kingdom

Oct. 31, 2023
London, United Kingdom

Nov. 1, 2023
London, United Kingdom

Nov. 5, 2023
Cardiff, United Kingdom

Nov. 7, 2023
Paris, France

Nov. 8, 2023
Brussels, Belgium

Nov. 9, 2023
Rotterdam, Netherlands

Nov. 11, 2023
Næstved, Denmark

Nov. 12, 2023
Århus, Denmark

Nov. 13, 2023
Berlin, Germany

Nov. 14, 2023
Łódź, Poland

Nov. 16, 2023
Dornbirn, Austria

Nov. 18, 2023
Aix-En-Provence, France

Nov. 19, 2023
Milano, Italy

Nov. 19, 2023
Milano, Italy

Nov. 21, 2023
Zurich, Switzerland

Dec. 1, 2023
Berkeley, CA
Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music

Dec. 2, 2023
Monterey, CA
Golden State Theatre

Dec. 5, 2023
Salem, OR
Elsinore Theatre

Dec. 8, 2023
South Salt Lake, UT
The Commonwealth Room

Dec. 9, 2023
Fort Collins, CO
Washington’s FoCo

Dec. 11, 2023
Austin, TX
Antone’s

Dec. 12, 2023
Houston, TX
House Of Blues Houston

Dec. 13, 2023
Dallas, TX
The Factory In Deep Ellum

Dec. 15, 2023
Indianapolis, IN
The Vogue

Dec. 16, 2023
Kent, OH

Dec. 17, 2023
Des Plaines, IL
The Des Plaines Theatre

Dec. 20, 2023
Denver, CO
Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox

Dec. 21, 2023
Santa Fe, NM
Lensic Performing Arts Center