VP Releases New Single By Beres Hammond “I Need Your Love” (@VPRecords)

The king of lovers-rock reggae, Beres Hammond, has once again shared another beautiful ballad. His newest release is titled I Need Your Love, and it was published on November 25 by VP Music Group.

Like he has done so many times before, Hammond – in collaboration with his production team – successfully composed a melodious reggae record that tells the story of man who adores his woman, and is not shy about making it known. This is truly an addictive tune that rivals some of Beres‘ biggest hits.

If you have not done so as yet, stream and/or download I Need Your Love from your preferred music platform.

Kevin Downswell Performs In Toronto On December 18th

Next Sunday – December 18th – Yahweh Ministries, in association with His Glory and Kevin Downswell, will present Joy to the World Christmas Concert & Play. It will be staged at 1111 Finch Avenue West, Unit 34, in Toronto, Ontario.

Needless to say, Kevin Downswell will be performing live. He will share the stage with the Fire Dance Group, Minister Wade Edwards, The Shabach Voices of Glory, Minister Selucia Lodge, Yahweh Ministries Choir and others. Entrance fee is $30 CDN for adults and $20 for children.

New Music From Natural Black “Mission To Conquer” Now Available On All Streaming Platforms (@bigfeetrecords)

The Far From Reality singer, Natural Black, returns with a catchy new ska tune called Mission To Conquer. It was officially released earlier today – Friday, December 9th – via Big Feet Records.

Mission To Conquer has an interesting back-story. The song that is now available to the public is very different from the one penned and recorded by Natural Black in October. Significant changes were made by executive producer Josh Harris – who also played bass and keyboard on the track – and members of his production team: Santa Davis (drums), Jallanzo (lead guitar), Tommy Tikkanen (mixing engineer) and Earle Holder (mastering engineer). Sections were edited and some lines removed; not because there was an issue with what Natural wrote, but rather to make the overall song more euphonious.

Harris summed up his feelings about the final mix with six words: “I think it’s a hit song…!” While Natural Black, after hearing the changes, indicated his approval by uttering the Jamaican jargon commonly used for agreement: “respect.”

If you are into ska music you will love this tune, and if you’re not, this song will convert you. Stream and/or download it now from iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music and all other major music platforms.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “MISSION TO CONQUER”

‘How Sweet The Sound’ Returns In 2023!

The American gospel music competition, How Sweet The Sound, will be back in full swing on June 3rd, 2023. It will take place at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, with host and performer Donald Lawrence. Audition videos are now being accepted in the following categories: large choirs, small choirs, soloists, dancers and spoken word. The deadline is Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 11:55 PM.

How Sweet The Sound was originally established in 2007 and sponsored by Verizon. During its initial six-year run, the competition awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars to promising artists, making it a critical destination and a springboard for successful careers. Now under the new ownership of Gentle Giant Music Ministries, How Sweet The Sound will continue to welcome a diverse array of up-and-coming gospel performers competing for cash prizes and recognition.

Click here to get additional information about the competition and how to enter.

Hulvey & Torey D’Shaun Share Visuals For Their Single “Closer” (@reachrecords)

The official video for Hulvey and Torey D’Shaun‘s Closer is out now! It premiered this past Friday – December 9th – on Hulvey‘s YouTube channel.

Closer was first shared in October via Reach Records, the American independent music label specializing in Christian hip-hop. If you have not yet seen the clip, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.

Ghanaian Reggae Artist Tradition Man Wolo Releases New Video “Come Home” (@man_wolo)

Earlier in the year roots-reggae artist Tradition Man Wolo – who hails from the West African nation, Ghana – released his debut album, aptly titled Reggae Man. The record has a total of nine tracks, two of which are remakes of popular songs: Book Of Rules, sang by The Heptones in the 70s, and The Lady In Red, done by British-Irish singer-songwriter Chris de Burgh in 1986. It also has two remixes (of tracks one and two): Come Home and Back Again.

As the Kwanzaa season approaches Tradition Man Wolo and his team felt it prudent to create some visuals for the song Come Home. To that end, the official video – which was shot and edited in Ghana – was shared this past Monday (December 5th). 

Tradition Man explains the importance of publishing the clip now in the following statement: “This video is being released in December to coincide with the homecoming season in Ghana when many Africans in the diaspora visit Africa. The song “Come Home” from my album “Reggae Man” is a call from Africa to all Africans in the diaspora to come back home and help rebuild mother Africa. It also implores Africans on the continent to welcome their brothers and sisters back home when they arrive.”

Scenes for Come Home were captured in the Eastern, Greater Accra and Central Regions of Ghana, and they highlight the difficult history of Africans – at home and in the diaspora – while simultaneously telling their miraculous story of survival and hope.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO FOR “COME HOME”

Worship With Petra Kaye This Sunday At “The Joy Of Christmas Concert”

The Redeemed Christian Church of God – Jesus House – is bringing back their in-person Joy Of Christmas Concert, this Sunday, December 11th. The event will be held on the church grounds – 3 McGregor Square (by Beechwood Avenue on Halfway Tree Road) in Kingston 10, Jamaica. Starting time is 5pm.

This year’s staging will feature: Petra Kaye, Kevin Smith, MC Markland, TrueVine Dancers and many more. Admission is free, and all are invited.