The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA)’s Official Day Party is this Saturday, February 25th, at Rams Head Live – 20 Market Place – in Baltimore, Maryland. Patrons will be treated to performances by DJ and rapper Kid Capri, as well as recording artist, songwriter, TV and radio host Lil Mo. Starting time is 1pm.
Birmingham, Alabama native, Elboe, has kicked off 2023 with an inspirational hip-hop track called Battle4Life. The record, which encourages listeners to never give up regardless of what they are confronted with, was independently released in mid January.
A few days ago he shared the official video on his YouTube channel. Click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.
Last year, Jill Scott announced that her tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of Who Is Jill Scott?, which was cut short in 2020 due to covid, would resume in 2023.
At the time of the announcement she shared that it would begin on February 28th and run until June 22nd. However, Scott is now sharing that additional dates have been added. See new shows below.
Houston, TX, June 16th
Dallas, TX, June 17th
Chicago, IL – July 24th
London, UK – July 11th and 12th
Paris, FR – July 15th
Full schedule and links to tickets are available on Jill Scott’s official website.
Inspirational female hip-hop artist Wande has returned with a new single titled Winning. The track was released earlier today – February 22nd – via Reach Records, the imprint to which she is signed. Click here or on the image above to stream/Download it from your preferred music platform.
Veteran dancehall artist Capleton and reggae legend Glen Washington will be heading to Le Carbet in Martinique next month for Reggae On The Beach By Night. The highly anticipated event will take place on Saturday, March 18th, starting at 7pm local time. The aforementioned artists will be supported by local star Pleen Pyroman and selector DJ Klyne.
Regretfully, cheap early bird tickets for this show have already sold out; however, mid-range passes are still available for only 45 euro. Click here to buy.
Reggae artist Warrior King has just released a brand new single called Ethiopia. The track is featured on the Roots & Righteousness Riddim, which was jointly produced by Richard Roach of Digital 1 Production and Aston and Floyd Francis Barrett of Fams House Production.
The song is a powerful expression of King‘s deep love for Ethiopia and its people. He explains the inspiration behind the record in the following statement.
“I want to use my voice to bring attention to the struggles of the people in Ethiopia and all Africa and also solutions that can bring about peace and harmony for the future. With everything that’s going on in the country right now, I felt like it was important to use my voice to bring attention to the situation and to inspire people to take action. I hope that this song can be a source of hope and inspiration for the people of Ethiopia and for all those who love the country. Reggae music is known for addressing these types of issues with songs like ‘Zimbabwe’ by Bob Marley and ‘Apartheid’ by Peter Tosh.”
In 2021, Tad’s Record blessed us with a phenomenal reggae compilation called Reggae Virus First Dose. It was strategically compiled to help with the anxiety caused by the pandemic, as well as all the restrictions that came along with it. Although the album was shared in the 4th quarter of 21, songs from Reggae Virus First Dose did very well in 2022, receiving both heavy rotation and chart placements.
Based on its success, executive producers Tad A. Dawkins and Tad A. Dawkins Jnr., have sagely decided to share the second installment. It is aptly titled Reggae Virus: Booster.
Released on February 10th, 2023 (via Tad’s Record Inc.), this booster shot features some of the most respected artists in the reggae industry: Marcia Griffiths, Dean Fraser, Glen Washington, Anthony B, Sanchez, George Nooks, Richie Spice, Etana, and that is just to name a few. The project has a total of twenty tracks; and based on early reviews, it has the potential to surpass the accomplishments of its predecessor.
This record should be on every reggae lover’s playlist! If you have not done so as yet, get your Reggae Virus: Booster now! It is available on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal and all other streaming platforms.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “REGGAE VIRUS: BOOSTER”
1. Leave her Alone – George Nooks
2. Bald Head Jesus – Anthony B
3. Magical Love – Marcia Griffiths
4. Cool Jamaican Whiskey – Hezron
5. Nah Back Down – Sanchez
6. Dancehall Tun Up – Screw Driver
7. Don’t Let Me Go – Etana
8. Booster – Dean Fraser
9. Love Doesn’t Ask Why – Terry Linen
10. Can’t Fade Me Away – Glen Washington
11. Mi Want More – I-Octane
12. Baseball Girl – Richie Spice
13. Who Kill Mi Dollar – Perfect
14. You Are Beautiful – Singer J
15. Rasta Government – Anthony Cruz
16. That’s Alright – Freddie McGregor
17. Marijuana Prior – Chezidek
18. Roots Wine – Lutan Fyah
19. Spandex – Vahriie
20. Virus Dub – Dean Fraser
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