Bushman Will Be Celebrating His Earth-Strong In Ocho Rios On April 23rd (@NyahManBushman)

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Bushman – Jamaica’s living musical legend, who is affectionately referred to as Nyah Man – will be celebrating his earth-strong in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, on April 23rd, from 9pm until…

Because of who is and what he has accomplished as an international recording artist, this event will be a birthday celebration like no other. Several top-tier veteran reggae acts are expected to join Bushman as his special guests; all of whom will also be performing live. Among them are Guyana’s #1 reggae singer Natural Black, and the man known in the industry as the Big Lion, Turbulence. As the lineup is still being finalized, additional performers will be announced in the coming days.

In addition to the live performances Bushman will also have several selectors on hand spinning the absolute best in roots reggae music. Confirmed deejays are DJ Lolipop (from Irie FM), Richie Lees, Sound Trooper and Danger Lee.

The event will be held at 8 Rivaz Ultra Lounge, which is located at 76 Main Street in the Beecham Plaza in Ocho Rios. Anyone coming out to ‘hold a vibe’ with Bushman should know that there is a $2,000 JMD entrance fee. 

Zacardi Cortez’s “Imprint Experience Tour” Will Stop In Texas, Mississippi & Illinois

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After a lot of build up, the time has come for Zacardi Cortez – and friends – to head out on the road for the Imprint Experience Tour, happening in the month of April. The mini stint will have six shows, and will make stops in Tupelo on the 4th, Moss Point on the 5th, Houston on the 6th, Dallas on the 7th, Beaumont on the 9th and Chicago on the 14th.

Cortez will be joined by other gospel performers: Cardell Booker, Keyla Richardson, Tasha Page-Lockhart, Melvin Crispell, Lisa Knowles-Smith, etc. in select cities. Click here for tickets.

Kes The Band Will Perform In Jamaica On April 13

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On Carnival Thursday – April 13th – Trinidadian soca group, Kes The Band, will perform live at Sabina Park (South Camp Road) in Kingston, Jamaica. Formed in the mid 2000s, Kes The Band is known for their unique blend of soulful vocals, calypso inspired melodies, rock riffs and island beats.

The aforementioned show will run from 8pm to 2am, and it’s being presented by SunNation, I Love Soca Jamaica, Frenchmen Party and IZWE Festival. Click here for tickets.

Marsha Wade Will Speak At The Upcoming Women’s Conference In Waterford

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On Saturday, April 15th, Waterford Missionary Church – located in Waterford, St. Catherine, Jamaica – will present their 2023 Women’s Conference on the church grounds: 3154A Caymanas Drive, from 9:30am to 3pm. 

The objective of the bi-annual event is to inspire, encourage and uplift – not just the women from their church and surrounding churches – but the unbelievers who they would like to bring closer to the Lord.

To accomplish their mission they have invited soet, author, motivational speaker and pastor, Marsha Wade, to be one of the keynote speakers. She will be joined by the executive director of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), Dr. Zoe Simpson. In addition to the powerful talks, they will also have special performances by Hands in Praise, WMC Dance Ministry and Dub Poetry; with the day’s activities being moderated by Nadeisha Edwards-Williams. 

Finally, attendees will be asked to donate $1,000 JMD. 

Frass Khalifa Is Ready! (@Pandemicrecord1)

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In recent years, Jamaica has seen a surge in new, independent reggae-dancehall artists not affiliated with any established camps. In an industry that is slow in welcoming emerging talents this news must be celebrated, as in the past these artists would have to rely on other already known singers and deejays to ‘give them a buss’. However – and this is unfortunate – quite a few of the new artists seem more intent on becoming famous as oppose to making good, quality music. And this is what sets Frass Khalifa a part!

Khalifa is a versatile dancehall artist and songwriter, who hails from Falmouth – Clark’s Town – in Trelawny, Jamaica. Although he has been making euphonious music for some time, it was approximately two years ago that his name really began to circulate in dancehall communities. Frass Khalifa now believes that 2023 will be his breakout year. 

With that said, he kicked off this 12-month cycle by dropping a tuff dancehall track titled Rich Now. The song is on the trending Things & Time Riddim, which was produced by Pandemic Records. On the rhythm Frass Khalifa talks about the sense of urgency he has for achieving real success forthwith.

When asked what he would like listeners to take away from the song, he said: “Just want the listeners to understand that the time is now, no one knows what tomorrow brings so do it now. Don’t get discouraged by others, believe in yourself and get “Rich now mek Elon fret”.”  He went on to say: “Well so far I’ve been getting a great feedback. They love the message and most of all a specific line… “Hafi rich now mek Elon fret”. They’re using that line very often. So now they’re waiting for the video.”

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “THINGS & TIME RIDDIM”

Nadine Valentine’s Gospel-Reggae EP “Joyful Praise” Drops On April 14

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Gospel recording artist Nadine Valentine will release her debut reggae-gospel EP – Joyful Praise – on April 14, 2023. This is a four-track record that features a mix of new and previously released songs.

Listeners can expect to be taken on a nostalgic journey that’s guaranteed to get them singing and dancing. And although this is Nadine’s first gospel-reggae EP, she has released several Caribbean-style medleys and reggae hits in the past.

She explains the inspiration behind the project as follows: “I am inspired to create music that points to the joy of the Lord. Oftentimes persons outside of Christ perceive believers as individuals who do not radiate the joy of the Lord. My reggae gospel EP, Joyful Praise, wants to shift that mindset. We can serve the Kingdom of God with joy. It is not all about rules, regulations, and rituals.

As Nehemiah 8:10 reminds us, ‘the joy of the Lord is my strength’. My desire is to remind believers everywhere that God wants us to worship Him with the fruit of our lips, hands, feet, and body. Like David, we can sing and dance before our Creator unashamed. I have dedicated my life to making a joyful noise to the Lord.”

CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER “JOYFUL PRAISE”

Ella Mai’s ‘Heart On My Sleeve’ Tour Kicks Off Today!

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Earlier in the year British singer-songwriter Ella Mai announced her second headlining tour in support of the deluxe release of her sophomore album, Heart On My Sleeve. The highly anticipated tour will commence today – Friday, March 31st – at the Dome (Toyota Oakdale Theatre) in Wallingford, Connecticut. Below are all confirmed dates and locations.

Mar 31
Wallingford, CT, US
Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre

Apr 2
Providence, RI, US
Strand Theatre-RI

Apr 3
Philadelphia, PA, US
Franklin Music Hall

Apr 4
New York (NYC), NY, US
Terminal 5

Apr 6
Boston, MA, US
Citizens House of Blues Boston

Apr 7
Brooklyn, NY, US
Brooklyn Steel

Apr 8
Washington, DC, US
Echostage

Apr 10
Atlanta, GA, US
Coca-Cola Roxy

Apr 12
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
Revolution Live Outdoors at the Backyard.

Apr 13
Orlando, FL, US
House of Blues – Orlando

Apr 18
Raleigh, NC, US
The Ritz

Apr 19
Baltimore, MD, US
Rams Head Live!

Apr 21
Richmond, VA, US
The National

Apr 22
Norfolk, VA, US
The NorVa

Apr 24
Nashville, TN, US
Marathon Music Works

Apr 25
Charlotte, NC, US
The Fillmore Charlotte

Apr 26
Atlanta, GA, US
Tabernacle

Apr 27
New Orleans, LA, US
Joy Theater

Apr 29
Sacramento, CA, US
Discovery Park

Apr 30
Dallas, TX, US
South Side Ballroom

May 1
Houston, TX, US
Warehouse Live-Ballroom

May 2
OUTDOOR
Austin, TX, US
Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater (Outdoors)

May 4
Tempe, AZ, US
Marquee Theatre

May 5
San Diego, CA, US
SOMA – Mainstage

May 6
Los Angeles (LA), CA, US
The Wiltern

May 7
Los Angeles (LA), CA, US
The Novo

May 9
Oakland, CA, US
Fox Theater

May 13
Seattle, WA, US
Showbox SoDo

May 14
Portland, OR, US
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom

May 17
Salt Lake City, UT, US
The Depot

May 18
Las Vegas, NV, US
House of Blues – Las Vegas

May 20
Denver, CO, US
Ogden Theatre

May 22
Minneapolis, MN, US
Fillmore Minneapolis

May 23
Chicago, IL, US
House of Blues Chicago

May 24
Chicago, IL, US
House of Blues Chicago

May 25
Indianapolis, IN, US
Old National Centre

May 27
Cincinnati, OH, US
Bogart’s

May 28
Columbus, OH, US
Newport Music Hall

May 30
Detroit, MI, US
The Fillmore

Jun 1
Toronto, ON, Canada
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