JahRiffe Shares 2nd Single From His Upcoming Album (@JahRiffe)

Roots reggae artist JahRiffe, who is also the leader of the reggae band JAH-N-I Roots Movement, has just released another single from his upcoming studio album.

The track – titled Liberty – was produced by David Goldfine, who is known professionally as Jah D. He is the bass player for popular Jamaican singer and yoga teacher Jah9, and a member of the Zion High Kings Production team. Jah D played all the instruments on Liberty, while Etana‘s background vocalist Klyve Crieffe did the harmony. Once all the creative work was done, the finished track was then sent to Waltz Studio in New York for mastering.

JahRiffe has never shied away from addressing both social and spiritual issues publicly; as such, he felt compelled to write this song, especially after all that has taken place over the past two years. On the contemporary roots tune – he laments on the importance of being free within society, particularly from special interest groups and those with political power. 

Liberty comes to us courtesy of JAH-N-I Roots Movement Records. It went live on all digital streaming platforms on Sunday, October 16.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “LIBERTY”

On Oct. 30th Everton Blender Will Perform At The Granada Theater In Minneapolis

On Sunday, October 30, veteran reggae artist Everton Blender will perform at Rum Punch Sundays Retro Vybz. He will be joined by local sensation Singing Tony; as well as Selecta Vybz and DJ Buntin.

The event, which is being powered by Afrobio Entertainment, is held at the Granada Theater – 3022 Hennepin Ave – in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Click here to purchase tickets.

Frisco Kid Booked For “When Dance Did Nice” In Ontario

Toronto’s popular retro party – When Dance Did Nice – returns on Saturday, November 5th at an unannounced location in Brampton, Ontario. It will feature 90s dancehall star Frisco Kid (live from Jamaica) along with several top-tier local selectors.

The entrance fee is $50; however, $40 early bird tickets are currently available on ticketgateway-dot-com.

Mikey General On The Lineup For “Reggae Pon Top Saturdays Live” Tomorrow

This Saturday, October 22nd, veteran reggae artist Mikey General will perform at Pon Top Seafood Grill & Bar, located at 29 Westminister Road in Kingston (JA). This event is a part of the restaurant’s ongoing Reggae Pon Top Saturdays Live series.

In addition to Mikey General‘s set, there will also be performances by Ras Brando, Nana EQ and Kqualiti. For additional information call 876-287-4359.

Paul Patmore Production Releases New Music By Dancehall Singer Trinni”Stay Solid”

Earlier this year, at the beginning of summer, Paul Patmore Production entered into an agreement with Mandeville-born, Trelawny-based singer Trinni. Since then, the entire team have been busy conceptualizing, and subsequently creating her first single with the label. The result is Stay Solid, an inspirational dancehall tune jam-packed with some much needed practical advice, especially for young adults.

Stay Solid was written by Trinni who, although very active in the dancehall scene, credits her strong vocal delivery to years of singing in church. She admits that the song was inspired by the many challenges she experienced at the start of her career. 

“When I initially started I did not get support; generally not from friends not from family. Friends would think the songs are too raunchy or they don’t like dancehall music; while family just believes if you’re not singing gospel or singing for the Lord, you are sinning. So it was all about not being supported; not mentally, not physically, not emotionally. But I still decided this is what I want to do.” 

Now that she has found a home with Paul Patmore Production, Trinni is making it clear that she will use both her talent and this opportunity for good. She explains: “I wanna make a difference. I’m hoping to bring authenticity, share genuine messages, uplift others- especially females. I have a special sound, an individual voice, and I have things to say that need to be heard.” 

Stay Solid was officially released on Monday, October 17th; and as such, it can now be streamed and downloaded from all major music platforms.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “STAY SOLID”

Miguel’s S1C Brand Announces Creator Grants Program (@s1c_la)

Miguel‘s S1C (Schedule One Concepts) brand is now accepting applications from artists of color for its Creator Grants Program. Winners will be awarded $10,000, and will be given the opportunity to collaborate directly with the S1C team on future projects.

Additionally, the first 100 artists of any ethnicity will be able to join the S1C community. Membership benefits include: preferred pricing and priority access to S1C drops, guaranteed entry to branded events, preferred access to S1C World Digital art, exclusive community resources, and direct access to countless creators including the man at the top: Miguel. Get additional information and apply at s1cworld-dot-com.

Watch Kendrick Lamar’s “The Big Steppers Tour – Live From Paris”

Kendrick Lamar’s upcoming show at the Accor Arena in Paris on October 22nd will stream live exclusively on Amazon Music and Prime Video at 8pm CEST, 2pm ET and 11am PT. The sold-out show is a part of Lamar‘s The Big Steppers Tour which also features Baby Keem and Tanna Leone.

The live broadcast will give his fans and supporters an opportunity to watch the concert in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.