Goldenvoice, the creators of Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and Stagecoach: California’s Country Music Festival, will be hosting Jamaican dancehall artist Sean Paul at The Novo on Friday, May 27th.
The Novo is located in the center of the entertainment capital in the United States: 800 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, California. Show time is 8pm and tickets are available at axs.
Gospel JA FM, the Jamaican Christian radio station that is dedicated to playing 98% Jamaican gospel music, will be having their 2022 Gospel Reload concert on Friday, May 6th at the Faith Cathedral Deliverance Centre – 104 Waltham Park Rd – in Kingston.
The lineup for this year includes Lubert Levy, Dyshane Smith, Petra Kaye, Rhoda Isabella, Sherene Palmer and Ryan Davis. Entrance fee on the day of the event will be $2,500 JMD; and for those unable to attend in-person, virtual tickets are $12 USD.
A few days ago – on April 24th – Jodian Pantry, in partnership with Paul Patmore, released a reggae remake of Michael Bolton‘s 1989 hit song: When I’m Back On My Feet Again. As soon as the tune was shared, Pantry and her team were flooded with feedback from both members of the public and music industry insiders all praising her rendition.
According to Jodian: “Mr. Paul Patmore is the genius behind this song. He was the one who deposited the song into my soul and it really did Hit me to the core. I cried when I heard it. He said Jody this is your song. Get up and live your life. Use the hurt to propel you into a Better version of yourself. And we are going to do this together in Reggae style.”
All vocals (lead and backup) were recorded at Grafton Studio in Kingston, Jamaica, under the direction of Mikie Bennett. Background vocals were done by popular recording artist Chevaughn, who now goes by the name Qyor. The mellow reggae rhythm that seems to embrace Jodian‘s every word was built by Wade Johnson; and the final merging of all instruments was done by mixing engineer Romel. As for Paul Patmore, he is indeed the man behind the music. He is the executive producer, and When I’m Back On My Feet Again is on his label: Paul Patmore Production.
When asked what she would like to see happen with the song, Jodian Pantry said the following: “My hope for this song is to hit globally, meaning people all over the world will hear my voice and conviction and say wow, another great talent to humanity. Another voice that heals. Another voice that brings great joy. Hopefully Mr. Bolton will be pleased and even him and I will one day stand on a stage together doing both our versions fused together.”
After two years of frightening Biblical revelations that had the world plagued with a new virus, Portmore music label – Basco House Production – emerged from the pandemic with Touched By An Angel Riddim.
Touched By An Angel Riddim is a ten-track dancehall-gospel compilation that features various faith based artists: Da Flame (God Alone), Adrian Cunningham (Burning In My Soul), Stefan Peninsilyn (Wen Di Trumpet Sound), Rian Davis (God Never Late), Gideon Moses (The Lamb Of God), Bradda Biggs (Jesus Name So Sweet), Peetron (Hold Me Jesus), DC Praise (When We Praise God), Kevin Smith (It Wasn’t Me) and Jimmy Fagan (Mi God Nuh Dead).
It was officially released on January 28, 2022, with production credits going to Jrack Music: the creator of the rhythm. The executive producer however is Una Fagan, the CEO and owner of Basco House Production. Each song, in its own unique way, gives praises and reverence to God, despite its hardcore sound and vibe.
Jimmy Fagan and his team at Basco House say that they are pleased with the feedback they have gotten so far from this album. In a statement shared earlier, Jimmy said: “The feedback to date has been tremendous and we are just left still thanking God to how persons in and out of the gospel arena have been commending the project…” He went on to say: “the impact we would like this project to have on listeners worldwide is first and foremost for the songs to minister to each and everyone who hears it, be it saved or unsaved individuals.”
The evening of the 2022 Kentucky Derby race will be all about Janet Jackson and New Edition. The two musical acts have been confirmed for the 85° West Music Festival, which will take place at Lynn Family Stadium on the night of May 7th following the Derby.
This will be the first concert to happen at the outdoor soccer stadium. For tickets and additional information click here.
Guitar legend Ernie Ranglin and famed saxophonist Dean Fraser have collaborated on an instrumental album titled Two Colors. The twelve-track project, which was produced by Dean Fraser and Tad ‘Jr. Tads’ Dawkins, will be released on May 27th by Tad’s International Record – the Jamaica music label that’s committed to delivering the ultimate reggae experience.
Two Colors‘ lead single, De Ranglin, went live on all digital streaming platforms on April 22nd. The pulsing reggae-dub track was complimented by the very distinguished vocals of the one and only Big Youth, another legend in his own right.
The combination of Ernie Ranglin and Dean Fraser is special for many reasons; the most noteworthy being that they have both worked with some of the greatest reggae artists and producers that’s ever lived; this includes reggae giants Bob Marley and Jimmy Cliff.
Ever since the word got out that Ernie and Dean will be publishing a record together the news begun to reverberate throughout the industry. Needless to say this album is now on many peoples ‘highly anticipated list’; and it went up higher after the first single – De Ranglin – came out.
93.5 KDAY, the Cali station that’s all about old school hip-hop, will be bringing back the annual Krush Groove concert. Like most other events it was interrupted by the pandemic. The return date is Saturday, April 30 at the Crypto dot com Arena – 1111 S. Figueroa – in Los Angeles.
The lineup includes Ice Cube, T.I. Method Man, Redman, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, DJ Quik, Suga Free, Paul Wall, Slim Thug and some unannounced surprise guests. Get tickets here.
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