Ky-Mani Marley & Luciano Will Headline The IRAL Music & Arts Fest In Canada

The International Reggae Afro Latin Music & Arts Festival (IRAL) returns to the Hill Top Resort in Grand Beach, Manitoba on July 14th. The three-day fest will wrap up on the 16th, and will feature a mix of Reggae, Latin and Afro performers.

Reggae legends Ky-Mani Marley and Luciano are this year’s headliners. They will be supported by De La Rosa, Jay D, Natalya, Trish, Tugstar, Samba Fusion, Ezoman, Fresh IE, Jah Cutta, and that is just to name a few.

This is a family event that will have lots of activities for young and old, as well as food, arts and craft, and so much more. Tickets are available on Hill Top Resort’s website.

Capleton Issues Warning About Petty Thieves “Watch Out Fi Dem”! (@Pandemicrecord1 @capletonmusic)

Capleton is one of the most consistent artists in reggae-dancehall. He arrived on the scene in the late 1980s and began delivering hits from the very beginning: Bumbo Red, #1 Pon The Look Good Chart, No Lotion Man etc. 

Fast forward to 2023, and the man affectionately referred to as King Shango is still at it! Capleton‘s latest single is Watch Out Fi Dem, a song in which he warns about the upsurge of petty thieves in society. Based on the references made on this record, one can only assume that it was inspired, at least in-part, by the recent yeng yeng bike robberies in Jamaica. 

As he has consistently done throughout his career, the Grammy nominated deejay again tackles a very serious issue; but does so in a manner that makes it not just palatable to listeners who may otherwise reject such a message, but also entertaining. 

Recorded on the Passion Fruit RiddimWatch Out Fi Dem is produced by Pandemic Records & Entertainment LLC. The Passion Fruit rhythm-driven compilation also features Yahdeen Essence, Ras Kronik and Sizzla Kalonji. It is available on Apple Music, Amazon, Spotify and all other music platforms worldwide.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN “WATCH OUT FI DEM”

KCRW Festival Kicks Off With Reggae Night XXI

This year, the 2023 KCRW Festival is shaking things up a bit by starting with Reggae Night XXI. The legendary party enters its third decade on Sunday, July 23rd with sets from Beres Hammond, Steel Pulse, and Third World.

The event will take place at the Hollywood Bowl, which is located at 2301 N Highland Avenue, in Los Angeles, California; and this season’s edition is being presented in partnership with the LA Phil.

The Roots Will Be At College Street Music Hall On July 30

Hip-hop super group, The Roots, will perform live at College Street Music Hall (238 College Street) in New Haven, Connecticut, on Sunday, July 30. This is an all-ages event that’s scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m., and the entrance fee ranges from $45 to $99.

The Roots is one of the most influential and impactful hip-hop collectives of all time. Founded by Tariq ‘Black Thought’ Trotter and Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson, the three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning multiplatinum group went from rapping on Philadelphia street corners all the way to gigs at The White House, a longtime stint as the house band on The Tonight Show, and creating their own annual festival: The Roots Picnic.

Lupe Fiasco Drops New Single “Checkin” (@LupeFiasco)

Lupe Fiasco can do no wrong; he is phenomenal on any beat, regardless of the genre. His latest single is Checkin, a hip-hop track released a few days ago via his imprint, 1st And 15th Too.

The official video, which is a bright animated clip, was also shared on the same day (June 16th). Click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.

Catch Gyptian Live In Queens On July 14

International recording artist Gyptian will be performing live at the forthcoming Reggae Substance party at the Compound – 1 Linden Blvd. Unit 190 – in Queens, New York, on Friday, July 14th. Bascom X is also booked for the show, and both men will be supported by Bass Odyssey and Kosmik Movements.

Donskii’s Short Biography (@man_wolo)

Delali Gordon, known professionally as Donskii, is an up-and-coming dancehall-reggae artist based in Ghana. Born to a Jamaican father and Ghanaian mother, the 18-year-old is heavily influenced by the sounds from both countries. This is reflected in his flow and style. He was discovered and signed to Wonder 4 Music when his feature on the “Come Home to Africa Riddim” caught the attention of the label.

Donskii outlines his musical journey as follows: “I started music when I was very little at the age of 11, growing up with instruments playing in my head and always writing down lyrics, rhymes and finding the right melodies to go with it. The ghetto and the street life always had an influence in my songs because I was that street boy who was always on the street and in the ghettos.” He is currently in his final year at Akro Senior High School in Somanya, where he has lived most of his life. The self-confessed Mama’s boy says he is very close to his mother as his father is usually on the road working.

Donskii has always been motivated to do music professionally, because he feels that a lot of people living in the inner-cities are not given the opportunity to express their views on key issues, and he would like to be a voice for them. He is following his passion and is here to stay!