New Date & Location For The “One Life To Live One Life To Love Reggae Fest”

The One Life To Live One Life To Love Reggae Festival, which was initially scheduled for November 5th, 2022, was postponed due to the hazardous weather conditions that were happening at the time. The new date is now Sunday, February 19th, 2023, and it will be held at a new location: the Bethlehem Soccer Complex in St. Croix, USVI.

Unfortunately some of the original artists were not able to commit to the new date so the final lineup has changed. The new lineup is now Reemah, Ras Attitude, Kabaka Pyramid, Anthony B, Pressure Busspipe, Lutan Fyah, Naza Nile, Yaadcore, Irie Trees, and Dub Lab. Tickets can be purchased on eventbrite.

New Afro-Gospel Release From Same OG “Commot There” (@Its_SameOG)

At the end of 2022, Nigerian gospel artist Same OG partnered with MOBO Awards nominee Asha Elia and singer Sammie Ekpoh on a bouncy afrobeat gospel track titled Commot There.

Same OG describes the song as follows: “it is a lively hit to start off the new year, telling every stress and negativity to Commot There, that is – take a back seat, as we step into great things in the new year.” It was officially released on December 30th and is already enjoying good rotation on gospel medias worldwide.

Click here to stream and/or download Commot There from your preferred music platform.

Catch Bad Gyal Ce’Cile In The Bahamas On Jan. 14 (@IAMTHECECILE)

Blu on the Water Restaurant & Bar – located in Rolle Town, Exuma, Bahamas – is kicking off 2023 with a Capricorn party like no other. On Saturday, January 14 they will present an event dubbed Capricorn, Ladies Night Out, featuring international recording artist Ce’Cile, along with several top-tier deejays and sound-systems from Jamaica, Florida and Bahamas.

Early bird tickets are still available for $25 USD (for general admission) and $100 USD (for platinum). Click here to purchase.

Ministers Marion Hall & Jabez Will Headline “Sounds Of Glory Gospel Concert” On Jan. 21

The highly anticipated Sounds Of Glory Gospel Concert will take place on Saturday, January 21st at the Family Christian Center Church – 2500 South, Highway 27 – in Clermont, Florida. The organizers are operating under the theme: ‘make a joyful noise unto the Lord.’

Headlining acts are Minister Marion Hall (formerly known as Lady Saw) and Minister Jabez. Both will be supported by Sister Arlene, Sister Carina, Sister Prudence and Sister Aayliyah; with MC Bishop Powell at the helm. Starting time is 5pm, and tickets are available via eventbrite.

New Music From Inner Circle, Mykal Rose & Freddie McGregor “Beat Down Babylon”

Beat Down Babylon is the title of the brand new collaborative single performed by Inner Circle, Mykal Rose and Freddie McGregor. It was produced by Earl Chinna Smith and Inner Circle; and is a remake of Junior Byles‘ 1971 hit with the same name.

Beat Down Babylon went live on all streaming platforms this past new music Friday, January 6th. Click here to download it from your preferred digital store.

Marsha Wade Releases “Rise” & Announces Upcoming Jan. 28 Concert

Soet and gospel recording artist Marsha Wade started 2023 focused on doing all she can for the kingdom of God. She has shared a brand new single titled Rise, made a guest appearance at the popular Genesis Praise Festival, and announced Soetry and a Concert, scheduled for January 28.

Rise, the new release which is done in her unique style – a combination of singing and poetry, called  soetry – encourages listeners to stand up and claim their God given purpose, regardless of what they’re confronted with. Shared via Liberty Music RMW, an imprint operated by her and her husband, Rise has already captured the attention of some selectors who are captivated by this new genre.

Also, after realizing that she is literally spearheading an original musical category, Wade was motivated to create a platform for emerging gospel artists. To that end, she will host Soetry and a Concert on Saturday, January 28. As the name implies, this is a gospel event that will feature performances by Christian singers, chanters, soets, deejays, poets etc. Additional information about this show will be shared in the coming days.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “RISE”

International Recording Artist Gyptian Will Perform In Sacramento On Jan. 28

One of Jamaica’s most multifaceted recording artists – Gyptian – will be live in concert at The Rink Studios, Sacramento’s newest state-of-the-art music venue, located at 1031 Del Paso Boulevard, on Saturday, January 28th. Doors will open at 8pm, but the actual show will not begin until 10pm.

This 21 and over event, which is being presented by HASO Live, will also feature DJ Fiji and Selector Stakweeds. Tickets are available on eventbrite.