Over 30 Acts Confirmed For Trinidad’s Carnival!

Alison Hinds, David Rudder, Nailah Blackman, Preedy, Freetown, 3 Canal, The A Team, Voice, Iwer George and Patrice Roberts are just a handful of the acts confirmed for Trinidad’s Carnival.

The fete will be presented digitally and in-person, live from Sound Forge – #1 Christopher Samuel Drive, Mucurapo Road – in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, from Tuesday February 22nd to Monday February 28th.

There will be a series of events, each with a major headliner. Click here for tickets and additional information.

Watch Jahmiel’s “Lifetime” Video

On valentine’s day Rema Links Records released Lifetime, an upbeat love song performed by dancehall artist Jahmiel. A day before the record went live on digital streaming platforms Jahmiel uploaded the song’s official video to his YouTube channel.

If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.

Ragga Lox – Biography (@Raggaloxx)

Reggae recording artist Ragga Lox is an eloquent lyricist whose voice compliments tracks in a unique manner. He was born Rohan Robinson in Mandeville, Manchester in Jamaica; and grew up in the community of Georges Valley, a small district on the outskirts of the city. Ragga Lox migrated to the United States in the late 80s and has been living there ever since.

In the early 90s – while using the moniker Terminator – he linked up with his longtime friend Captain Remo (now known as Natty Remo) who had already made a name for himself in Brooklyn. Remo introduced him to Sounds Junior Production, which is where he began his recording career. Unfortunately, the name Terminator was short lived as it did not match his image. Therefore, none of his songs were ever released under that name.

By the mid 90s he had transitioned from Terminator to Ragga Lex. He then started recording for Rhythm One Records. His first ever release came in 1995; with three tracks on a compilation CD titled “Rhythm One Riddims.” His song, “Ghetto Youths,” was a fan favorite. The album also featured Wayne “Sling Ting” Smith, Yankee B and Devon Clarke.

While at Rhythm One Studios, musician and engineer Tarriii suggested that Ragga become a member of a band so that he could get the experience of performing live. The opportunity presented itself almost immediately, as Ragga became one of the founding members of the band U.N.I (Under the Nazarene Influence) and performed in and around the northeastern section of the United States. It was the experience of working with the band that inspired his decision to wholeheartedly commit to a career as a recording artist.

He then parted with Rhythm One in 1996, but continued performing with the band for another year before pursuing a solo career. Ragga soon established, and began recording for his own label, Rtist4Rtist Ent., with “Bright Lights Big City” and “Chocolates and Roses” being its first releases. “Chocolates and Roses” was an instant success and received a considerable amount of airplay in and around the New York Tri-State Area, before spreading out to other markets.

His debut album, “Mr. Lexinstein,” was completed in 1999 but was not officially released until the year 2000. It received favorable reviews from both local and international press. To his surprise, this also included the Jamaica media.

The coverage received by the Jamaica media was bitter sweat because there was an article in the Jamaica Observer about the album, but it featured the picture of popular dancehall deejay, Lexxus instead, who was at the time going by Mr. Lexx. Ragga then decided to go back to the drawing board.

Ragga changed the “Lex ” to “Lox,” which he thought was more practical as Rastafari had now become his way of life. With the new name he also started to venture into other areas in the industry. He began working on radio: co-hosting Culture Jam Radio with Bobby Channel One and Reggae Jam Radio with Dave Judah on 93.5 FM in New York.

Currently Rtist4Rtist Ent. handles the productions, bookings, marketing, promotions etc. for Ragga Lox. To date the company has released a total of three albums: “Music is My Life,” released in 2005; “Steppa Inna Babylon,” released in 2010 and “Rastalogy,” released in 2020.

Through various agents and affiliates, Ragga Lox has performed on numerous shows, including Irie Jamboree in NYC; Reggae in The Valley, in Jamaica; One Love Africa in Addis Ababa Ethiopia; and other shows in Shashemene ET, Kenya, Canada, Trinidad and all across the United States. He has shared the stage with reggae greats such as Luciano, Gregory Isaacs, Bob Andy, Junior Gong, Mykal Rose, Sizzla, Buju Banton, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer and more.

Watch Marcia Griffiths, Richie Spice & Others At “Reggae On The Pier” On February 27th

Recently, Jamaica’s Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport received authorization to host a limited, fully vaccinated audience for two Reggae Month events.

The first is Reggae On the Pier, which features live performances by Beres Hammond, Marcia Griffiths, Tarrus Riley, Derrick Morgan, Richie Spice, Christopher Martin and Romain Virgo. The show commences with an opening set from the legendary King Jammy.

It was filmed in Port Royal on Wednesday, February 16, and will now air on Reggae Month TV (YouTube) on Sunday, February 27th; starting at 7:30pm EST.

Ky-Mani Marley & Anthony B Will Be Awarded In Miramar, Florida For Serving Their Community With Excellence

Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers and the Consul General of Jamaica, The Honorable Oliver Mair, will host a Black History Month affair centered on the relationship between Jamaica’s first national hero – Marcus Garvey – and the impact of revolutionary reggae music.

To that end, conscious recording artists Ky-Mani Marley and Anthony B will be presented with the Community Excellence Award for their respective roles in serving their community. Anthony B will also deliver a special performance to close out the evening.

This free event will take place at the Miramar Cultural Center (2400 Civic Center Place) in Miramar, Florida on Monday, February 28th; starting at 6:30pm.

Have You Seen KashieF Lindo’s Latest Video “See You In Your Arms (Remake)”? 

To say 2021 was a banner year for KashieF Lindo, would be a grand understatement. The singer’s new album, Love On…, topped the South Florida Reggae Chart for multiple weeks and helped make him that table’s number one artist for the year.

Lindo, who lives in South Florida, has started the new year with a bang. Love On… not only maintains its position in South Florida but is also number one on the Foundation Radio Network NY Chart.

More good news for the artist. The album’s momentum carried over to Europe where it is number one on reggae-vibes website’s Top 20 Album Chart in The Netherlands.

Ram It RamLindo’s dancehall single, also went number one on the South Florida Top 25 Chart for several weeks and number one in Jamaica on Richie B’s Jamaica Music Countdown chart.

Love On… is KashieF Lindo’s first album in nine years. Produced by his father Willie Lindo for HeavyBeat Records, it contains a cover of James Brown’s Prisoner Of Love, the lovers rock number Can’t Run Away From Your Heart, the pop-flavored She’s The Kinda Girl and the video track See You In Your Arms (Remake).

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO

Jamaican Dancehall-Gospel Artist Fire Heat Drops Back-To-Back Singles

In January, Fire Heat, a Jamaican gospel deejay, independently shared a couple of new singles: Me Love Christ and One More Chance. Both were produced by well known recording engineer, songwriter, producer and artist manager Don McDowell.

Click here to stream and download both tracks.