British singer Ella Mai thrilled her fans at the end of January by dropping a brand new song and video titled DFMU. The R&B track, which is all about her infatuation with her current love interest, has already racked up well over a million views on YouTube.
Click here or on the image above to watch the official visuals and remember to like, comment and share.
On the heels of his Just Winning album listening party, and as we commence Reggae Month 2022, G Whizz is now announcing the official release date for the aforementioned LP.
Just Winning – which is his debut album – is slated to be published on February 18, under Fams House Studio, with a total of 16 tracks produced by Supa Hype, Blaqk Sheep Music, Digital One Productions, Deligets Music and LoneDon Entertainment, among others. The record has four noteworthy collaborations: Grammy award-winning Beenie Man, twice Grammy-nominated Julian Marley, once Grammy-nominated Jesse Royal and multi-award nominee songbird Ikaya.
On December 28th he shared the lead single, She Violate, along with its visuals. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
Earlier today – January 31 – Reach Records officially ended their professional relationship with Christian hip-hop artist GAWVI. The decision was made after it became public that GAWVI sent inappropriate pictures to several women while married. See full statement from Reach Records below.
“Due to behavior that is inconsistent with our core values we have ended our professional relationship with GAWVI.
This was a tough decision for us because of the level of complexity and because we invest in our artists not just for their talent, but also as brothers and sisters in Christ. This is something we have been processing for over a year and have wrestled with what would be the right way forward. New details that have been provided to us made us realize today’s decision was necessary. We also want our actions to be a reflection of love, care and concern for those who fail and those who are affected by our failures.
Each of us needs God’s grace and we invite you to pray for the families and individuals whose lives are being impacted. This is not a chance to throw anybody away. We continue to hope for restoration to be the outcome.
— Reach Records“
Reggae Month is celebrated annually from February 1st to the 28th. There are a series of reggae-dancehall events scheduled over four weeks, all designed to both educate and entertain industry insiders as well as members of the public.
JaRIA, the association behind Reggae Month, has shared the itinerary for this week. It includes the first staging of Reggae Wednesdays 2022. However, due to the pandemic it will be held virtually; streaming on JaRIA’s social media platforms, PBCJ TV and JCDC Jamaica YouTube channel.
Guest artists for this Wednesday – February 2nd – are: Mr. Lexx, Harry Toddler, General B, Kerry Lopez, Tracy Mowet, Leopard and Dance Xpressionz. Starting time is 7:30pm (Jamaica).
On Sunday, February 13, Stretch (from Road International) will present an event dubbed Strictly 80s 90s. This is a dancehall session that is to be held in the day; starting at 5pm and ending at 12am.
The organizers would like the public to know that 50% of the music that will be played at this dance is lover’s-rock. There will also be a live performance by international recording artist Tony Curtis – a member of the reggae group L.U.S.T and a solo artist in his own right.
In addition to Curtis‘ set, additional music is expected from Sir Conqueror, Pretty Posse, Glamour Wayne and Road International. Strictly 80s 90s will take place at Mingles Ultra Lounge (4012 Boston Road) in Bronx, New York. Click here for tickets.
Derrick Scott‘s God Answer Prayer is still in the top ten on both the New York and South Florida Reggae Charts. In New York he is at #9 – this is after being at #1 for a couple of weeks – and in South Florida he is in the #2 spot.
Additionally, his lyric video for False Preacher continues to get steady rotation on music video programs in Jamaica.
While he is thankful for all the support he is currently getting, Scott is staying focus. He and his team are now working on new visuals as they simultaneously prep for his annual concert which will be presented later in the year.
Just in: we are now learning that veteran dancehall deejay Sister Nancy will perform at District, which is located at 61 Jordan Street, in Liverpool, United Kingdom, on Saturday, May 28th.
The organizers have invited the veteran to celebrate the 40th anniversary of her hit song Bam Bam. Earlier in the week the record surged to #1 on the iTunes Reggae Chart after it was featured in Netflix’s drama series Ozark.
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