Celebrate Jamaica’s Independence With Richie Stephens At “The People’s Ball” In NY On Aug.13 (@JifiNyc)

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The Jamaica Independence Foundation Inc. (JIFINYC) will be celebrating sixty years of Jamaica’s independence with an event dubbed The People’s Ball. It will be held on Saturday, August 13 at the Crest Hollow Country Club – 8325 Jericho Turnpike – in Woodbury (Long Island), New York.

The affair, which is strict formal attire, will see one of Jamaica’s classiest performers – Richie Stephens – doing a set. He will be supported by DJ Norie (from Power 105.1) and DJ Roy (from Road International). The master of ceremony for the evening is Andrew Clarke. Get tickets here.

Stephens is currently promoting two singles: Reverse The Curse, a recently released track that will be featured on his upcoming album with BoomRich Productions; and Defend Jamaica, a festival tune that he wrote for Nitty Kutchie to compete in this year’s Festival Song Competition.

Rhoda Isabella’s ‘RIM Alive’ Returns On August 12th (@rhoda_isabella)

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Recording artist and minister of the gospel Rhoda Isabella will be bringing back RIM Alive: The Journey Continues next month: Friday, August 12th, 2022. The return staging will be held at Fellowship Tabernacle in Kingston, Jamaica from 6pm to 11pm.

Isabella is encouraging all believers in and around Kingston to come out and experience this live praise and worship event. General admission is $1,850 JMD, while VIP is going for $2,850 JMD.

A few days ago, on July 17th, she shared a video of her performing some popular church medleys. If you have not yet seen it, check it out and remember to like, comment and share.

On His New Single, Mykal Rose Proclaims “Jah Loves Me More Everyday” (@bigfeetrecords)

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Just as reggae music is a consequential part of Jamaica’s culture, so is Rastafarianism salient in the reggae industry. Admittedly, since the commercialization of the genre the righteous message has, in some instances, been diluted and/or substituted for a more marketable one. 

That said, we are fortunate to still have some sincere Rasta-reggae artists who continue to promote unworldly content despite ongoing efforts by negative forces to push the opposite.

Mykal Rose – the former front-man of Black Uhuru, a Grammy award winning reggae artist and a Rastafarian – has just shared one of the most refreshing Rasta-reggae tunes so far for 2022. The song – titled Jah Loves Me More Everyday – which is produced by Big Feet Records, is now available on all music platforms. Its release was carefully coordinated to coincide with the celebration of Haile Selassie‘s earth day – a figure venerated as God by Rastafarians.

Rose, who is also an esteemed songwriter, gives listeners an insight into his relationship with the Most High, as he sings: “Jah loves me more everyday – thinking of the Almighty makes me glad – no need to be sad – with Jah in my life guiding me everyday – cause I know the way.”

The team responsible for the production and promotion of this record is as follows: Mykal Rose (lead and harmony vocals), Pam Hall (backing vocals), Josh Harris (bass and keyboards), Santa Davis (drums), Jallanzo (guitar), Umberto Echo (mixing engineer), Fitzroy Francis (music supervisor), Earle Holder (mastering engineer), Georgia Tann Studios (artwork), Maria Jackson Ent. (media relations) and Jeremy Dickerson (videographer). Jah Loves Me More Everyday is on the Big Feet Records label.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “JAH LOVES ME MORE EVERYDAY”

Here Are The Big Winners From The 2022 Stellar Gospel Music Awards

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Last weekend – on Saturday, July 16th – the 2022 Stellar Gospel Music Awards were held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia. The big winners for the evening were CeCe Winans, Ricky Dillard, Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music, who each won three awards. See list of categories and winners below.

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Pastor Mike, Jr.; I Got It: Single’s Ministry Vol 1; Black Smoke Music Worldwide/ Rock City Media Group

SONG OF THE YEAR
Jireh (Featuring Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine); Naomi Raine, Chandler Moore, Steven Furtick & Chris Brown; TRIBL Records

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Pastor Mike, Jr.; I Got It: Single’s Ministry Vol 1; Black Smoke Music Worldwide/ Rock City Media Group

ALBERTINA WALKER FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Tamela Mann; Overcomer; Tillymann Music Group

DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR
Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music; Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
E. Dewey Smith; God Period; Pebble Street Records

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
I Got It: Single’s Ministry Vol 1; Pastor Mike, Jr.; Black Smoke Music Worldwide / Rock City Media Group

CHOIR OF THE YEAR
Ricky Dillard; Breakthrough: The Exodus; Motown Gospel

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
CeCe Winans, Dwan Hill, Kyle Lee, Greg Ham, Derek Spirk & Chaz Corzine; Believe For It; Pure Springs Gospel / Fair Trade Services / Red Alliance Media
Marcus Hodge; Power; My Block Inc

CONTEMPORARY DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR
Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music; Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK

CONTEMPORARY MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Pastor Mike, Jr.; I Got It: Single’s Ministry Vol 1; Black Smoke Music Worldwide/ Rock City Media Group

TRADITIONAL MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Ricky Dillard; Breakthrough: The Exodus; Motown Gospel

CONTEMPORARY FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Tamela Mann; Overcomer; Tillymann Music Group

TRADITIONAL FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Martha Munizzi; Best Days; Epic Music

CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR
I Got It: Single’s Ministry Vol 1; Pastor Mike, Jr.; Black Smoke Music Worldwide / Rock City Media Group

TRADITIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
The N.O.W. Experience; Kelontae Gavin; RCA Inspiration

URBAN/INSPIRATIONAL SINGLE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
Amazing; Pastor Mike, Jr.; Black Smoke Music Worldwide / Rock City Media Group

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Help Me; David Mann Jr.; Tillymann Music Group

TRADITIONAL CHOIR OF THE YEAR
Ricky Dillard; Breakthrough: The Exodus; Motown Gospel

INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
The Good News (Instrumental); Charles Butler & Trinity; Impact One Music / Red Alliance Media / Fair Trade Services

SPECIAL EVENT ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK

RAP HIP HOP GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
No Church In A While; 1K Phew & Lecrae; Reach Records

YOUTH PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Janessa Smith; Finish This Race; Inspired Recording

QUARTET OF THE YEAR
The Brown Boyz; The Reintroduction; SIX19 Music

RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING OF THE YEAR
Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Tyler Siemen; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK

PRAISE AND WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Believe For It; CeCe Winans; Pure Springs Gospel / Fair Trade Services / Red Alliance Media

PRAISE AND WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEAR
Believe For It; CeCe Winans; Pure Springs Gospel / Fair Trade Services / Red Alliance Media

RAP/HIP HOP SONG OF THE YEAR
Redeemed ft. Mali Music; Amethyst; Independent

Pandemic Records Presents The “Logic Riddim” Ft. Sizzla Kalonji, Fantan Mojah, Munga Honorable & Others

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In 2021 while most of the entertainment industry was still grappling with the negative effects of covid-19, Sheldon Edwards – a true visionary – conceptualized the imprint we now know as Pandemic Records. Although the label initially started with just him, in no time it became a team of four which now includes: Rodrick, Garth, Leroy and of course Sheldon.

They stepped out on the global stage approximately one year ago with an inspirational dancehall single called World Prayer, performed by Ras Kronik and Chillum. The success of that song served as the catalyst to the now trending Logic Riddim, which came out on June 16, 2022.

Logic Riddim is a dancehall compilation that has a blend of emerging and established artists. It features Munga Honorable, Diffa Element, Sizzla Kalonji, Fantan Mojah, Chillum, Shava, Little Hero, Mr Easy, Jah Soulja, Skystar, Tabeta Cshae, Pezd, Ras Kronik and Kash Promise Move. The well produced – positive – project is giving hope to dancehall lovers who are distraught by the direction the genre is going in.

With songs from the Logic Riddim on heavy rotation all over the world, the team at Pandemic Records feel inspired to do more. When asked what’s next for the camp, they said: “BIG THINGS, We have recently launched a Real Energy Merch Website where fans of Pandemic Records can get their favorite songs on t-shirts and other stuff!!! We are putting in a lot of work we never stop because it is definitely big things for Pandemic Records.”

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “LOGIC RIDDIM”

Disc-Jock Redeem Brings “Positive Vibrations” On Roots 96.1 FM (@IMREDEEM @Roots96FMJA) 

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After working in Jamaica’s media for approximately twenty-two years – with stints at  SunCity 104.9 FM, Bes 100 FM and Styles 96.7 FM – Disc-Jock Redeem is now back at his original home, Roots 96.1 FM, unleashing Positive Vibrations each and every Saturday from midnight to 6am on Sundays.

The six-hour program, which is also streamed live on his Facebook profile, features  various musical genres spanning several decades. What makes the show unique is that unlike other radio programs, Redeem welcomes and promotes music from up-and-coming artists, providing their lyrical content is not negative or derogatory.

Although Roots 96.1 FM is a community radio station based in Kingston, Jamaica, it can be heard right across the island – and the world – via the internet. The station uses four online radio tuners, which means that it broadcasts digitally twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Listen online via one of the following links:

https://zeno.fm/radio/roots-961fm/
https://streema.com/radios/Roots_96.1_FM
https://radiosjamaica.com/roots-961-fm
https://onlineradiobox.com/jm/roots961/?cs=jm.roots961&played=1

Nelly, Ja Rule, Ashanti, Fabolous & Others Will Perform In Oakland On Aug. 5th

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Some of the biggest names in 90s hip-hop will converge at the Oakland Arena (7000 Coliseum Way) on Friday, August 5th, for what many are calling the ultimate rap concert from that era.

The lineup includes: Nelly, Ja Rule, Ashanti, Lil Jon, Ma$e, Fabolous, Ying Yang Twins, Lloyd, Amerie and Lil Mo. DJ Livia is also on deck to provide additional music on the turntable.