Beloved veteran dancehall artist Louie Culture is featured on the brand new single from emerging singer Sacaj. Released on June 1 via ICI Records, the tune – titled One More Day – promotes discipline and hard work.
The official video was shared on the same day the song went live on streaming platforms. If you have not yet seen it, check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
Rastafarian artist Lutan Fyah – with support from the Fyah Squad – will be doing a three-day mini tour in California this month.
The stint will begin this Friday, June 24th at Moe’s Alley in Santa Cruz; after which he and his crew will play at the Truckee Reggae Festival the following day (on the 25th); and then they will wrap up with a performance at HopMonk Tavern in Sonoma on June 27th.
On Saturday, July 9th all roads will lead to Pier One in Montego Bay, Jamaica. There you will find an array of selectors playing the absolute best in 70s, 80s and 90s music. This retro dance – dubbed YesterYear – will feature a performance by the ‘big belly man’ himself, Admiral Bailey.
Entrance fee at the gate is $2,000 JMD; however, advance tickets which can be purchased at Pier One and Fontana Pharmacy in Montego Bay, are going for $1,500 JMD.
Vocalist Everton Hardweare, better known by his stage name Singing Melody, will join Nature Ellis, Whitter, Taedo and Tarique at the Summer Feelings Festival on Saturday, July 9th.
The announced venue is Sky Deck – formerly known as Sky Life – which is located at 4 James Avenue in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Admission is $1,500 JMD.
Being good, honorable and right has become increasingly difficult in today’s world. It doesn’t matter if you are in Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America or Antarctica, the fact is we have all lowered our moral values in some respect. Functioning with diminished ethical principles is as a result of many factors: being bombarded by sexual and violent images – resulting in the desensitization of the latter; the politicization of faith and religion; as well as the glorification of money, fame and wealth.
That said, it is not often that we find individuals – especially those working within the music industry – that have managed to maintain high standards of morality and respectability. Ras Kidus is one such person. The Jamaican Rastafarian sing-jay, who is now based in the San Francisco Bay Area, refuses to succumb to the substandard thoughts and actions that have become the norm in communities around the world. He said as much in his latest single, Strong Like A Lion From Zion.
Written and produced in 2018, Strong Like A Lion From Zion was not officially shared with the public until December, 2021. It was produced by sound engineer and bass player Toho Saunders at Vibe Arc Studios, with input from co-producer Stephanie Slade of Digital Slade Art. The song is a heart-felt modern take on ancient teachings and rhythms.
Bankaii Unleashed, an event that promises the ultimate Caribbean party experience, is set for Saturday, June 25th at Hope Garden (Chinese Garden) in Kingston, Jamaica.
The organizers have tapped selectors Code Red, X Factor, DJ Milton and DJ Shella to provide a musical mix of dancehall, soca and afro-beat. Additionally, recording artist Mr. Lexx – who is known for his hit songs Get Wid It, Yu Nah and Cook – have been added to the lineup.
With the Kingdom Tour, which officially commenced at the beginning of June, now underway and the brand new album – Kingdom Book One – now available on all streaming platforms, it is hard to know which was done to commemorate the other.
What is undeniable is that whether the songs are being performed live on stage or streamed from a digital store, God is indeed getting all the glory. Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin have approached both projects with humility and wisdom.
The LP – published by Maverick City Music, Fo Yo Soul and RCA Inspiration, has a total of eleven tracks. Vocalists featured on the record are Naomi Raine, Chandler Moore, Brandon Lake, Lizzie Morgan, Dante Bowe, Maryanne J. George, Kirk Franklin and Ryan Ofei. Voices of incarcerated men can also be heard throughout the project, as it was recorded at the Everglades Correctional Institution in Miami.
