KRS-One Saves Hip-Hop In Short Film (@IAmKRSOne)

At the end of October legendary MC KRS-One shared a twenty-two minutes movie in which one of the main character, a hip-hop producer who was about to loose his studio, calls on Kris to help him.

Because he was three months behind in the rent, his landlord gave him 3 options: pay the rent in full right then and there; get out in approximately 4 hours if the rent is not paid; or get a well known hip-hop artist to do three songs for him (the landlord). This is where KRS-One came in.

Throughout the short film KRS-One performed three of his songs: Have To Wait, Krazy and Knock Em Out. He also did two freestyles. The most important thing he did however, was to demonstrate that although the hip-hop industry, much like many other genres, are filled with ignorant, egotistical, self-serving, money-grabbing, attention seeking creators and promoters, there is still hope, because real rappers like KRS-One are still around.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE SHORT FILM

Barrington Levy & Koffee Featured On Netflix’s ‘The Harder They Come’ Soundtrack

The new riveting Netflix film, The Harder They Come, which stars Idris Elba, Regina King, Jonathan Majors and Zazie Beetz, has an equally enjoyable soundtrack. Every song on the album was produced by Jeymes Samuel, the movie’s director and co-writer.

It features Barrington Levy and Koffee from Jamaica; as well as several top-tier American artists: Jay- Z, Kid Cudi, Lauryn Hill and others.

Reach Records Shares Another Stunning Video From Their Summer Compilation (@reachrecords)

The just shared official video for Everyday is the latest release from the 116 Summer Twenty-One Playlist, published by Reach Records in August of this year. The track is a three-way collaboration done by Lecrae, Jidenna and Limoblaze.

Click here or on the image above to check out the stunning video and remember to like, comment and share.

Dancehall Artist Danny English Continues To “Give Thanks To Life”

Dancehall artist Danny English, who rose to prominence in the early 2000’s after he and his then musical partner Egg Nog were featured on the Diwali Riddim with the mega hit song Party Time, is again getting a lot of attention for what many are calling another potential hit.

The song is titled Give Thanks To Life and it’s one of seven tracks that’s on the recently released Razor Riddim by Paul Patmore Production. On the record English gives listeners a front row seat into what is going on in the lives of those involved in Jamaica’s underworld of crime and violence. “Everything
inna di song is a true story. Inna verse one mi bredrin did really get dip and me tell him go business but him go badness and violate di don,”
Danny explained. He was also careful to note that although he has been incarcerated a few times he himself never partook in that behavior.

For fans and supporters of Danny English who knows his history – having grown up in a ruff neighborhood, specifically on Waltham Park Road in Kingston, where he was accustomed to seeing his friends engaged in that lifestyle – it is commendable that he has managed to stay clear of it. No, for Danny it has always been, and will always be about music and his kids. That said, he has recently entered into an agreement with Paul Patmore to do an EP, which will be published in the next few months. So although Give Thanks To Life is on the Razor Riddim it is also the first single from the aforementioned upcoming project. 

In addition to Danny English, the Razor Riddim, which is being distributed by Zojak Worldwide, also features Jabalance, Diestro, Louie Culture, Queen Kamarla, Pinchers and Mezmo Roc One.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “RAZOR RIDDIM”

Jazz Pianist Monty Alexander Will Play At Tarrytown Music Hall On Nov. 26 (@_MontyAlexander)

It has just been brought to our attention that Jamaican jazz pianist Monty Alexander will play at Tarrytown Music Hall, located at 13 Main Street in Tarrytown, New York, on Friday, November 26th.

The show is slated to begin at approximately 6:30pm (local time), and all patrons should know that the venue requires proof of covid-19 vaccination for entry.

Agent Sasco, Bounty Killer & Others Confirmed For Jamaican “Veterans For Veterans” Concert (@AgentSasco)

A star-studded lineup including Bounty Killer, Tarrus Riley, Agent Sasco, Tessanne Chin, Jermaine Edwards and Dean Fraser will come together for the Veterans for Veterans concert on Saturday November 13. The virtual event will be the main donation drive for the National Poppy Appeal 2021. It will raise funds for the care of indigent ex-soldiers.

This year will be the second virtual staging of the event which was taken online in 2020 as a result of COVID 19. Jamaican Veterans for Veterans will be aired free on several platforms including One Spot media and TVJ.

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Anthony B Added To The “Reggae By The Fire” Festival

The organizers of the Reggae By The Fire – Music & Canna Festival, which is scheduled to take place on November 5th, 6th and 7th, have just added Jamaican recording artist Anthony B to the lineup.

The event will be held at 1906 Frederick Boulevard in Portsmouth, Virginia. Click here for tickets and additional information.