Lady Leshurr, one of the most respected female rappers in the UK, has returned! At the end of January she shared the official video for Likkle Darling, a dancehall track she did some time ago with Shams The Producer.
The clip has been trending on YouTube since it premiered on January 30th; and the audio has also been making an impact since going live on streaming platforms on February 7th.
Click here to check out the video and to download the song from your preferred music platform.
For those not in the know, submissions are now open for the annual Jamaica Gospel Star Competition. Therefore, if you are interested or if you know anyone who is, you can click here to download the information guide. It includes the rules and regulation, as well as a link to the actual entry form.
The most important thing to know however, is that the deadline for submission is Monday, February 28 at 4:30pm (Jamaica time).
Two of hip-hop’s most talented and enigmatic artists; Los Angeles emcees Fatlip (The Pharcyde) and Blu (Blu & Exile), have linked for a hotly anticipated collaborative LP titled Live From the End of the World Vol. 1, (Demos), scheduled for release on April 1 via Los Angeles/Tokyo-based label Guilty By Association (GBA).
Having already teased two singles last month, they are now sharing a new extended version of Good For The Soul, adding a fresh verse from Ras Kass and a pair of remixes by Nottz and STLNDRMS.
Click here to stream and download Good For The Soul” Extended Version + Remixes from your preferred music platform.
Exploding on the scene in 2015, Welsh DJ /producer Timbali, with his impeccable productions and eclectic style, has become a successful figure in Britain’s reggae-dancehall. As he continues to triumph with his studio productions: the #1 single on Beatport, Killing Sound with Skarra Mucci, All My Days featuring Lutan Fyah and Dead Yuh Dead sung by Peppery – just to name a few – his live shows have also led to him becoming a festival favorite.
Originally a sound-system act, Timbali has now evolved into a 6 piece reggae-dub band that is fronted by reggae-dancehall artist Peppery. Using the moniker The Timbali Players, the unit features top international musicians, and is now known and admired for their strong stage presence.
The Timbali Players will take their show to The Old Market Assembly, located at 25 West Street, Old Market in Bristol (UK) on Friday, February 25th, where they’re promising to deliver an authentic, modern take on reggae.
Reggae Global Entertainment, the imprint that is owned and operated by power couple Joanna Marie and Ed Robinson, has started the year by releasing good music and getting the appropriate acknowledgement for doing so.
In January, Joanna published My Best Boy (Close To You), a remake of John Holt‘s classic: Be Close To You (My Best Girl). Her version is now enjoying steady radio rotation and feature on various reggae platforms worldwide. Its success is due in part to the fact that she is the first woman to provide a female’s take on this massive hit.
In addition to the aforementioned, My Best Boy (Close To You) has now entered New York’s Reggae Chart, which is curated by popular radio host Clinton Lindsay. We reached out to Joanna Marie for her feedback on the news and she said the following.
“Words can’t express how excited I am to enter The Foundation Radio Network New York Chart! I do believe this is my first time on this chart. South Florida chart is quite often but this is a great feeling entering this one for the first time! Nuff respect to all my supporters and all of the supporters of The Reggae Global Ent. Family! Special respect to Ed Robinson for producing this track!”.
On Friday, March 18th, New League Music in collaboration with White Gad Records will present a dancehall event called Spring Fling.
It’s to take place at 5 Gateway Blvd in Brampton, Ontario, and will feature live performances by several Jamaican artists: Christopher Martin, Future Fambo, Ajji, G Loc and Digital Sham.
Advance tickets are now available online for $50, and the organizers are making it known that it will be more at the door.
Earlier today in parliament – Andrew Holness – the prime minister of Jamaica, announced the following changes to the current covid-19 measures.
Effective tomorrow – Friday, February 11th, 2022 – Jamaica’s new curfew hours will be from 11pm nightly to 5am the following morning. This will remain in effect until February 25th when it will be reviewed by the government.
Additionally, the current maximum of 100 persons allowed to physically attend worship services will be replaced with a capacity limit determined based on the size of the place of worship, divided by 36 square feet.
All other measures will remain unchanged.
