In the just released lead single from his upcoming album Toxicity, recording artist Bugle shines a light on how poisonous and destructive the Jamaican political system has become, as well as how it continues to affect the society on a whole.
Both song and video were shared last week. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
At the beginning of September Jamaican recording artists Terry Linen and Dipmatik released their collaborative single, Rooted & Grounded. This is a remake of Dian Barnett‘s (formerly of the Grace Thrillers) hit song that was published in April, 2016.
Linen and Dipmatik‘s version, which is officially classified as dancehall-gospel, is upbeat, catchy and extremely lively. Because of its bouncy rhythm and hardcore style it has been well received by lovers of both genres: dancehall and gospel. Additionally, radio stations – both secular and Faith-based – have been giving the song very good rotation; and it has even been featured on numerous new media music platforms.
Paul Patmore, the producer of Rooted & Grounded, has stated that he is immensely pleased with the roll out, and as a result, will be recording other artists on the rhythm. That being said, the upcoming compilation, which will be titled Rooted & Grounded Riddim, will feature new music from Jodian Pantry, Little Hero and Tony Curtis. Patmore is hoping to have the full project ready before the end of the year.
Never Land II, the new album from American Christian hip-hop artist Andy Mineo is out now (official release date: September 17). It has fourteen-tracks and features collaborations with Lecrae, INK, Joseph Solomon, Chandler Moore, Wordsplayed, Taylor Hill and JVKE.
Never Land II comes to us courtesy of Reach Records and Mineo‘s own imprint, Miner League. Click here to stream and download it from your preferred music platform.
Reggae-Gospel singer Derrick Scott has just released the official video for his latest single, Hello Jesus.
Much like the lyrics in the song, the visuals for Hello Jesus shows various images of persons going through extreme life challenges. Some of the issues highlighted are: dealing with the loss of a loved one, surviving isolation caused by the pandemic and coping with the turmoil and impact of war. Scott and his team are using this video to convey a message of hope in Christ Jesus.
Derrick’s performance scenes were shot in Florida, which is where he is based; while the editing was done by Maria Jackson in Kingston, Jamaica.
Dean Fraser‘s latest album, Flat Bridge, released on June 4th of this year via Tad’s Record, has not only blessed us musically; but it has also been instrumental – no pun intended – in highlighting one of Jamaica’s oldest bridges.
Flat Bridge is a stringer overpass across the Rio Cobre on the A1 road in Bog Walk, St. Catherine. For years it has served as a convenient route that connects the capital of Jamaica to the north coast tourist areas like Dunn’s River and Ocho Rios.
Although Flat Bridge is regarded by Jamaicans as one of the island’s landmarks, it has also been haunted by a dark-side: countless accidents and deaths over many decades. Because of the way the bridge is built it does not allow for speeding or overtaking, and sadly drivers tend to forget that. This lapse in memory usually results in tragedy.
Ironically, the reason Dean Fraser‘s album is titled Flat Bridge is because the engineer he was working with while recording the song apparently arrived at the studio late that day because he got stuck at the bridge. It is reported that when he got to the studio he said something to this effect: Bwoy nutten can’t pass Flat Bridge.’
When Fraser‘s album came out and it became known that it was named after one of Jamaica’s landmarks, it inspired many persons to learn more about this bridge and the surrounding areas.
The official video for Nneka‘s latest single, This Life, can now be viewed on YouTube. It was uploaded to her channel earlier this week and has already racked up thousands of views and tons of positive comments.
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Producer DJ Shane Harris has just shared the Different Riddim. This is a ten-track dancehall-gospel compilation that was officially released on September 26 via Heavenly Waves Productions.
The project has new music from: Papa San, Sone G, Da Journey, Jason Mighty, DJ Nicholas, Oban Melody, Kevin Smith, Da Kingson, Christ Ambassada, Prayz and Rian Davis. Click here to stream and download the full riddim from Apple Music.
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