The long awaited album from Texas MC Trip Lee is finally here. Reach Records dropped the fifteen-track gospel-rap record, titled The End, on Friday, March 4th, 2022.
Trip Lee, who is also an author and preacher had stepped away from music for a while; however, this project is proof positive that he is 100% back. Click here to stream and download The End from your preferred music platform.
The Juno Awards, Canada’s equivalent to the Grammys, will be presented on May 15, 2022 at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto, Ontario. The nominations, which were just announced, have one particular Canadian reggae artist and his team feeling very excited about the prospect.
Singer/songwriter Josemar, who is signed to the Starliners Entertainment record label, has been nominated for his first ever Juno in the category of “Reggae Recording Of The Year.”
The nominated song – Don’t Let It Get To You – was released in August 2021 on the aforementioned imprint. Musicians that helped in its production are: Oniel “Drummy” Fuller (drums), Orville “Wyz” Malcolm (keys), Evon “Laza” Lazarus (guitar), Julie Lee (violin) and Tonya P Lovemore (backing vocals). Engineer Everett “Supa Don” Clarke was also very instrumental – no pun intended – in the recording process; while Kearon “DaBoSS” Stephen at LMP Records in the UK did the mixing and mastering. The executive producer is Marlon Lovemore.
Regardless if it is awarded the coveted prize or not, this tune is a winner on so many levels. It is an inspiring record that tells us that even though everything around us may be falling apart, we don’t have to.
When asked what inspired the song Josemar said: “A friend of mine had suggested that I write a song about never giving up. At the time we were all in lock down trying to navigate the pandemic. So in essence it came from our collective experiences of the uncertainty of our lives and trying to not give up hope.”
Tonya P, the woman behind Starliners Entertainment, issued the following statement after hearing the news: “The entire team is thrilled about the nomination and we look forward to attending the award ceremonies.”
TVJ’s Higher Praise Gospel Show will be in full swing this Sunday, March 6th, starting at approximately 5pm EST.
The confirmed performers for this week are: Tarshea Williams, Mykal Malachi, Joraine Welsh and the Arlene Gardens Gospel Assembly Anointed Hands Ministry.
The entire show will broadcast live on Television Jamaica, Power 106 Radio, TVJ’s YouTube channel and zoom (meeting ID: 863 5811 6439 and passcode: TVJPRAISE).
Dancehall artist Agent Sasco is still winning! He just dropped a new single – Mosquito Destroyer – that’s already trending in dancehall circles. The record, which was produced by J.L.L. for Out Deh Music, was released at the end of February (on the 25th to be exact).
One of the reasons Mosquito Destroyer has captured the attention of Jamaicans so quickly is because of its subject matter. In a comical way Agent Sasco outlines one of the biggest problems currently plaguing the nation: gangs and gangsters.
The hip-hop teacher KRS-One just shared another video from his new album “I M A M C R U 1 2.” In the visuals for Can you Dance Kris takes us back in time by going over some of the popular hip-hop dance moves from the 80s and early 90s.
The very entertaining clip was directed by Ankh-Cestor Films. In addition to a bunch of dancers doing their thing, there was also a cameo appearance by the human beat box Doug E Fresh. Check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
The team at Jam Link Intl. has just confirmed that veteran Jamaican reggae artist Echo Minott will be performing at this year’s Bob Marley Celebration in Aarhus, Denmark. The show, which was to be held in February, had to be rescheduled because of challenges brought on by the covid-19 restrictions that were in place at the time. The new date is now Friday, April 29, at the popular live music venue: Voxhall.
Echo Minott got his first break in 1980 when he recorded the album “Youthman Vibration” for legendary producer Prince Jammy. However, it was not until 1985 that he became an international reggae star with the monster hit “Lazy Body,” released on the Black Scorpio label. Since then he has been a household name; voicing for numerous producers and performing all over the world.
The organizers are still actively putting the Bob Marley Celebration show together and will make additional announcements in the coming weeks.
Jamaican contemporary reggae singer / songwriter Hempress Sativa will be performing at Moe’s Alley – 1535 Commercial Way – in Santa Cruz, California on Thursday, March 24. She will be joined by South Korean songstress Saritah, who has been confirmed as the opening act.
This is 21 and over event. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted in, and will not be eligible for a refund. Click here for tickets.
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