At the end of May Rastafarian singer Chezidek joined forces with Little Lion Sound for the dubplate-style single, Champion. A few days after the audio went live on streaming platforms, the official video was release.
The visuals, which were captured in both Geneva and Jamaica, can be viewed on Evidence Music’s YouTube channel.
Rain or shine, the Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival goes down at Bayfront Festival Park at 5th Avenue West and Railroad Street in Duluth, Minnesota on July 16, 2022.
The celebration of world music will feature a wide array of artists, including Afro B, Gyptian, Tarrus Riley, Ce’Cile, and others. Additional music will be provided by Carolyne Naomi, Indika, Sound of Fujun and Nerry. Get tickets here.
Next month the original dancehall king, Yellowman, will be performing at Shank Hall – 1434 North Farwell Ave – in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His supporting music will be provided by the one and only Sagittarius Band.
Date and time is Wednesday, July 6th at 8pm. This is a twenty-one and older event, with a general admission fee of $20 USD. Get tickets here.
The Black Shadow family will present dancehall giant Agent Sasco at the Chandni Convention Centre – 5 Gateway Boulevard – in Brampton, Ontario, on Saturday, July 2nd.
The event will also feature Tiffanie Malvo, Sassy Diva and Planky. It will be hosted by Nikki Hype, Lady Hilly and Jermaine Squad. Sounds that will be juggling are Cash Money, Magnum Force, DJ Flare, Imperial (from New York), and of course Black Shadow. Buy tickets here.
Afro star Mr Eazi has just shared Legalize, the first single from his forthcoming debut album, and one of his most personal tracks to date.
Produced by an international team of Michael Brun (Haiti/USA), E Kelly (Nigeria) and Nonso Amadi (Nigeria/Canada), Legalize and its accompanying video, celebrate Eazi’s love for his fiancée, the Nigerian actress Temi Otedola. The couple were engaged in April when Mr Eazi proposed while shooting the video in Venice, Italy.
That city’s famously romantic canals, bridges and architectural gems form the backdrop of the luxe Legalize video, directed by Italy’s Federico Mazzarisi. Notable landmarks used in the making of the clip include the Ca’ Sagredo Hotel and the Punta Della Dogana and Palazzo Grimani museums.
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On July 8th Naomi Raine‘s new album – Journey – will be published on all music platforms. In the meantime, she is sharing one of its singles: Not Ready, along with the accompanying video.
Not Ready was written by Naomi Raine, G Morris Coleman and Gary Coach; while the visual was done by the talented Tailiah Breon.
Naomi has featured on countless projects with some of the most acclaimed artists in Christian music: Todd Dulaney, JJ Hairston, Bethel Music, Jonathan and Melissa Helser, and Israel Houghton, to name a few. That said, she has a solid fan base that’s eagerly anticipating the new record.
Carib Gospel Fest – formerly known as SumFest Gospel Concert – returns on Saturday, July 9th with an excellent lineup. They have confirmed Odayne Rhoden, Second Chance, Judith Gayle, Jabez and Golda McFarlane.
It will be held at 2720 North Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut – providing the weather holds up. However, if it rains, the festival will move to 540 E. Washington Avenue. Starting time is 5pm and there is a $30 entrance fee for adults and $20 for children (15 and under).
