Reach Records’ 116 Summer Playlist Is Out Now (@reachrecords)

Reach Records has just shared their 2022 summertime playlist (116 Summer). The eighteen-track hip-hop compilation is a carefully curated set of songs performed by some of the industry’s emerging and established Christian rappers. See the complete track list below.

  1. Peachtree – Big Breeze
  2. Steppin – Miles Minnick feat. WHATUPRG
  3. Hummer – 350 feat. Wxlf
  4. One Way – nobigdyl.
  5. Have A Nice Day – Tedashii feat. 1K Phew
  6. Circles – George.Rose feat. Limoblaze
  7. Love So Sweet – Chastity & Porsha Love
  8. Lunch Table – Arik Nelson, Battz & F.L.O.G.I.C
  9. Big Dawg Designer Pants – 1K Phew & NotKlyde
  10. Any Attack – Lecrae & 1K Phew
  11. Lord of The Rings – 1K Phew, 1K Famo & VERT MOB
  12. Rockout – Emanuel Da Prophet
  13. Wait and See – Still Shadey & 678NATH
  14. Waveski – VERT MOB, BigBreeze & Scootie Wop
  15. Wouldn’t U Rather – DJ Mykael V feat. Jon Keith & Paul Russell
  16. New Church – 1K Phew & 1K Pson
  17. I Need You – Limoblaze, Angie Rose & Scootie Wop
  18. Ultra Light – Chastity

The first official video from the project – Steppin by Miles Minnick featuring WHATUPRG – is now out on YouTube; and the album can be downloaded from all music platforms.

Join Terror Fabulous & Leroy Sibbles For A Night Of Vintage Reggae At Kaiser’s Hotel In Negril

90s original ‘gangster’ deejay Terror Fabulous and Leroy Sibbles – one of the founding members of the 60s rocksteady trio, The Heptones – will be performing some vintage reggae (and dancehall) at Kaiser’s Hotel in Negril West End on Sunday, July 24th.

Additional music will be provided by DJ Steven, who will be playing a lot of the classics. There is an admission fee of $2,500 JMD at the gate. However, presold tickets are available at World of Sports and Kaiser’s Hotel in Negril for only $2,000 JMD.

Wayne Stoddart, Marion Hall & Others Confirmed For Righteous Rockers Music Fest

The 2022 Righteous Rockers Music Festival is honoring their mission statement, which is to: “use conscious empowering music in various genres to uplift.” To that end, this year’s lineup will feature gospel artists from differing sub-genres.

Performers include GMP, Steve Stoddart, Aston Barrett Jr., Minister Marion Hall, Deborah Zulu, Monty G, IK Phew and Breanna Jade. The event, scheduled for Sunday, August 7th at Multicultural Family Church – 3805 John Moore Road – in Brandon, Florida, will also double as Wayne Stoddart‘s official album release launch.

Turbulence & Sister Carol Confirmed As Headliners For Oregon Reggae Fest (@Turbulence876)

The first annual Oregon Reggae Fest is scheduled for Saturday, August 20th, at the Jackson Wellsprings – 2253 OR-99 N – in Ashland, Oregon. For their inaugural staging they have invited Turbulence, Sister Carol, Perfect Giddimani and several other reggae acts to perform.

The live entertainment will be complimented by the many food options that will be on site, a dedicated kids zone, camping grounds and workshops. It will commence at 12pm local time.

Bugle & Mr. Killa Added To Island Fest 2022

Grenadian artist Mr. Killa, who is known for the exceptional way in which he incorporates elements of EDM, dancehall and other genres in his soca music; and Jamaican sing-jay Bugle, a man that has set himself apart from all the noise coming out of Jamaica’s dancehall industry, will both be on Island Fest 2022.

The festival, which is centered around Caribbean music, culture and lifestyle, will take place on Sunday, July 17th at 1810 Rodgers Lake Road in Lithonia, Georgia. Additional performers include Vershon, Badda Genaral and Masicka. Tickets are available on eventbrite.

Ras Kidus Launches New Clothing Line Despite Insurmountable Challenges

After years of ongoing health problems Ras Kidus somehow manages to start a clothing line and initiates the Bionic Roots platform: a website dedicated to his life’s work. The site has links to all his songs and music videos; details his vision and is the home of his latest venture: a Rasta clothing line inspired by his lyrics. 

To really appreciate the previous paragraph, knowledge of Ras Kidus‘ health history is necessary. 

In 2008 while his career was advancing, Ras Kidus – Jamaican roots-reggae artist, producer and actor – suffered a stroke and had to step away from everything. This was truly an inopportune time, because prior to the sudden disabling attack he had been on countless tours, done three movies, and was gearing up for more.

Being a fighter he refused to give up; so with the support of his loved ones he did rehabilitative therapy and went right back to work. However, in 2011 – shortly after the release of his fourth movie: A Cop and a Badman – he suffered another major blow: brain aneurysm. The serious nature of this illness meant that he had to do bypass surgery; an operation that could have resulted in fatal complications.

The Rastafarian survived the surgical procedure, did physiotherapy, and once again returned to work. This time around, not wanting to invite another setback, he made some changes. Instead of shooting movies and doing live shows – he begun to put things in place for the new website and fashion brand. Since the launch of both, he and his team have been getting a lot of love and support from his fans worldwide, especially those based in the Bay Area where Kidus currently resides.

Additionally, he continues to make music.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT BIONICROOTS.COM

Brian McKnight, Maxi Priest & Alison Hinds On This Year’s Toronto Jerk Fest

After a two year break – due to covid-19 – The Toronto Jerk Fest returns on August 5th, 6th and 7th at Centennial Park in Etobicoke, Ontario. The stellar lineup includes reggae star Maxi Priest, RnB legend Brian McKnight, soca giant Alison Hinds and dancehall artist Konshens.

Get additional information and links to tickets from the event’s official website.