The 2022 GMA Dove Awards is set for Tuesday, October 18 at Allen Arena – 4021 Granny White Pike – in Nashville, Tennessee. Confirmed co-hosts are Chris Tomlin and Erica Campbell; with performances by Jekalyn Carr, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Maverick City Music and more.
The show will broadcast exclusively on TBN and the TBN app, on Friday, October 21st at 8 and 10pm ET. There will be an encore presentation on October 28th, again at 8 and 10pm ET.
The highly anticipated new single – Protection – produced by Josh Harris and performed by Junior Kelly, is now out on all streaming platforms. It was officially released earlier today (Friday, October 14) via Big Feet Records, with distribution by VPAL Music.
Although done in harmony and on rhythm, Protection is an orison from Keith Morgan (Junior Kelly), a man who is clearly dealing with real life issues. He sings about everything from spiritual struggles to physical hardships, all while asking God to protect him from evils, seen and unseen.
The bouncy reggae tune was put together by Big Feet Records‘ musical team, under the leadership of Josh Harris. It was harmonized by both Junior Kelly and Nikki Burt, while Santa Davis played drums with Jallanzo on lead guitar. The remaining instruments – bass and keyboards – were done by Harris. And mixing and mastering were done by Tommi Tikkenen and Earle Holder, respectively.
Like a lot of Kelly‘s other releases, Protection is a strong song that goes beyond entertainment. This is a reality tune!
The St. Mary Jerk & Seafood Festival is this Sunday, October 16, at the Buccaneer’s Jerk Center in Port Maria. The event will feature several activities for the entire family: dancing competition, kiddies playground, face painting, foam pit etc.
They will also have a live concert with various reggae and dancehall performers. Notably, veteran roots singer Richie Spice has been confirmed as one of the main headliners.
The Frankie Beverly & Maze return tour continues… Their next stop is at the Boutwell Auditorium – 1930 8th Avenue North – in Birmingham, Alabama on Friday, October 28.
Beverly and his group will be joined by other legendary vocalists: Regina Belle, Freddie Jackson, Shirley Murdock and Lenny Williamz. Showtime is 8pm and tickets are available on etix-dot-com.
All the rumors have been confirmed, mega hip-hop and RnB stars Ja Rule and Ashanti will be performing at Sabina Park – 24 South Camp Road – in Kingston, Jamaica on November 26, 2022.
The concert is being presented by the organizers of the now popular YUSH event series; and is a fundraiser for the UWI Scholarship Fund. Get tickets here.
On Friday, November 18th, legendary hip-hop MCs Big Daddy Kane, KRS-One, Slick Rick, Brand Nubian, Chubb Rock and Mr. Cheeks were scheduled to pay tribute to the late Biz Markie at Ovens Auditorium – 2700 E Independence Blvd – in Charlotte, North Carolina.
However, we are now learning that this once-in-a-lifetime concert has been cancelled. Unfortunately, the event organizer did not give a reason; but a refund will be processed to the original method of payment used at time of purchase.
Reggae-dancehall singjay Marlon Binns, in collaboration with his long time friend and producer Paul Patmore, has just delivered a scorching new dancehall tune called Dem A Wicked. The song was officially released last week Friday – on October 7th – and has already gotten high marks from selectors who have heard it.
On the record, Binns – who has worked with Bounty Killer, Iyara and Teflon in the past – openly castigates some of his so-called friends for being fake and hypocritical. After hearing the passion with which he sung the song, Marlon was asked about its inspiration; and he basically said that he wrote it because of what he sees happening in everyday life. This is before adding that he has also experienced similar relationships.
The song’s overwhelming positive reviews, especially in such a short time, have led Marlon Binns‘ camp and the team at Paul Patmore Production to expedite the making of an official video. As such, its release is imminent.
In speaking about the meaning of this record, Marlon said: “what I want people to take away from this song is that you have to be careful of the people that you surround yourself with. You understand? You got to be careful of that; be very mindful that everybody have various interest, know what I mean. Because they will smile with you and want to hurt you at the same time. So you got to be vigilant and be very spiritual minded.”
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