One of the final shows for Reggae Month 2023 is Reggae Cyaa Dunn, scheduled for 10am to 1pm at the world famous Dunns River Falls Park in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica.
This is a family event that will feature live performances by Etana, Yung Muta, Flourgon, Mackeehan and Teshay Makeda. Most importantly, it is absolutely free to all patrons of the park.
Club 360 – a recording studio and lounge located at Royal Flat Square in Mandeville, Manchester – is celebrating their opening with a special live show on Saturday, March 18. Although the business has been in operation for a few months the organizers have decided that such an event is warranted.
That said, Chezidek, Anthony Cruz and Little Hero have been invited to headline the show, with support from Pzed, Zamunda, Dinho, Mexi Kaano, Free T Shirt and the Step by Step Band. Additional music will be provided by Global Force Sound System, DJ Dippo, and Quiet Storm Movement. Admission is $1,500.
Wormbass, famed bassist who rose to prominence years ago while working with dancehall giant Beenie Man, is using his many talents – singer, songwriter, producer, musician and artist – to inspire women to do and be more. Last year, he, along with rising star Ch4se, collaborated on a powerful single titled Hold On To Your Pride. The song is featured on the Roots Riddim produced by Africa based imprint, Royal Roots Studio.
On the record, both men passionately urge women to be strong, stay focus and maintain high standards in every area of their lives. Wormbass said as much in a public statement he shared when the visuals were published in late January: “Dedicated to the Queens as a reminder that you are amazing and you should keep believing in yourself. Our society depends on you.”
Hold On To Your Pride (Roots Riddim) can be downloaded from iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal and all other streaming platforms. And the official video can be viewed on Wormbass‘ YouTube channel.
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Jonathan McReynolds‘ new album, My Truth, came out on February 17th via MNRK Records LP. It has twelve songs and one collaboration: track #3 – Able – done with Marvin Winans.
This is the 5th studio album from the Grammy, Stellar and Dove Award winner. Click here to stream and/or download My Truth from your preferred music platform.
On Friday, March 31st, Rev. Clive Cole Ministries will present the Easter edition of the Total Praise Gospel Concert. It will be held at Kellits Primary School in Clarendon (Jamaica); starting at 6:30pm.
The lineup includes Joan Flemmings, Petra Kaye, Sebastian Braham, Dereq McFarlane, Sis Arlene, Kimalex, and many more. Nadine Blair is the master of ceremony, and there is a $2,500 JMD entrance fee at the gate for adults, and $1,000 for kids under 12.
Bryann Trejo is the founder and president of Kingdom Muzic, one of the most authentic Christian hip-hop labels in the U.S. In addition to his role as chairperson, he is also an active MC (rapper) and pastor who is literally changing lives with both his music and ministry.
Born on July 4th, 1980, in Corpus Cristi, Texas, Bryann Trejo was one of 2 identical twin babies. He spent most of his teenage years in juvenile detention centers for armed robbery and trafficking in narcotics. By his early twenties he was constantly in and out of lock-up, and at the age of 23 he was facing thirty years in prison for two attempted murders. By the grace of God the charges were reduced to aggravated assault, and Bryann pleaded down to seven years, and ended up serving only four before getting out on probation.
Shortly after leaving prison, Bryann joined his twin brother in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Alas, in May, 2013, his brother was shot and killed in a retaliation shooting stemming from the murder of a juvenile one week earlier (something Bryann‘s brother had nothing to do with). At the time he could have exacted revenge on his brother’s killer, but he chose to love and forgive instead. That’s now his sermon.
Veteran dancehall artist and producer Jah Thomas is currently in London promoting his recently released album, Clarks a Clarks, which comes to us courtesy of Tad’s Record Inc. The ten-track project came out in mid January – on the 13th to be exact – and it features collaborations with Josey Wales, Peter Metro, Junior Moore, and Thomas‘ son Da’Ville.
Jah Thomas‘ signature sound and style – which can be described as lyrically captivating, with a seventies chant – is on clear display on this new LP. The Shoulder Move deejay did not alter his form of expression in anyway; instead he brings us the listener into his world. And rightfully so. It is truly refreshing to hear this type of early reggae-dancehall vibe shared today, especially at a time when there is a healthy debate about both the history, and future of Jamaica’s music.
That said, reggae lovers and industry insiders in the UK are now able to hear from Jah Thomas directly. Persons wanting to work with him while he is in London may do so by contacting +1(876) 850-1399. And remember to stream/download Clarks a Clarks from your preferred music platform.
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