On July 23rd Trensettahs Sound System will release the highly anticipated Abyssinia Riddim. The project will feature music from: Capleton, Sydney Salmon, Rootz Underground, Pamfalon, Dejazmatch Kwasi, Jah Thundah, Kwanza and Jahnice.
At the end of June they shared the lead single: Capleton‘s Still Gonna Make It, along with the video. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
As he has been doing since the start of the year, dancehall artist Teflon kicked off the month of July with a new single, accompanied by the song’s official video. The track is titled Bricks and it’s on the Ski Topper Records label.
The record went live on all music platforms on July 2nd and the visuals followed a day later on the 3rd. Click here or on the image above to check it out.
Yesterday (Friday, July 2nd) Sweet Music released the Bitcoin Riddim, a sixteen-track dancehall compilation which features Jahmiel, Christopher Martin, Gyptian, Bugle, Singing Sweet and several others.
The release of the rhythm was accompanied by the official video for Jahmiel‘s song, Jah Never Leave. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
CNN’s “Fourth in America Special” will air on Sunday, July 4th starting at 7PM ET. It will be hosted by some of the network’s anchors: Dana Bash, Don Lemon, Victor Blackwell and Ana Cabrera.
Viewers will be treated to musical performances from: Tasha Cobbs Leonard, The Harlem Gospel Choir, The Beach Boys with John Stamos, Bebe Rexha, Billy Ray Cyrus, Black Eyed Peas, Blues Traveler, Brad Paisley, Chicago, Flo Rida, Foreigner, Kool & the Gang, Nelly, Ne-Yo, REO Speedwagon, Sammy Hagar & The Circle, Susanna Hoffs, Trisha Yearwood, and that is just to name a few.
In addition to the musical performances there will also be fireworks in various cities, including: Washington, DC; New York; Philadelphia; Boston; Jacksonville and Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Chicago; St. Louis; Austin, Texas; Houston; Addison, Texas; Pasadena, California; San Diego; Las Vegas; and San Francisco.
After his recent single “Choices” surpassed one million streams last month, Cellus Hamilton has not been letting off the gas. He recently announced that his first child is due in September and then immediately decided that he would like to tour before switching into dad mode. And after a full year of lockdown in a global pandemic, we are ALL in need of some good music.
The In Your Face Tour is coming to a city near you and will be featuring some of the best hip-hop artists from each city. Boasting names such as Brittney Carter, Cruddy Murda, & Schlish, Cellus Hamilton has already shown that this tour will be full of hip-hop’s newest stars. Hamilton has been performing since he was eight years old and has shared the stage with John Legend, Patti LaBelle, Chris Brown, and many others. As an artist who has been a supporting act for many tours, Cellus Hamilton is finally shining as he sets out to headline his own.
Hamilton is an independent artist and the business owner of Sow and Tell, a digital marketing company he founded with his wife in 2019. He is a dynamic performer and is excited to be headlining his first tour. The In Your Face Tour will visit six cities and feature a full live band, DJ, exclusive merch, as well as surprise guest artists from each city. Tickets are now available and are sure to sell out quickly. The In Your Face Tour kicks off on July 30th in Washington DC. Check out the dates and purchase tickets for other cities on the tour here.
Though I cannot put my fingers on it, it is clear that something is happening in Jamaica’s broadcasting industry. A few days ago we heard about a new radio station coming to the island this month, The Bridge 99FM. Shortly after that we learned that popular radio host Ron Muchette would be joining the new network.
Now we are getting confirmation, directly from Richard Burgess aka Richie B, that he is leaving The Edge 105FM. In his own words Richie said the following: “My decision to leave THE EDGE would have to be regarded as one of the toughest I’ve had to make but, in the end, I am ready to grow and to take on new challenges…to fulfill some unattained goals on my bucklist..”
International reggae recording artist Tarrus Riley has just upgraded R&B singer Giveon‘s hit single, Heartbreak Anniversary, by giving it a reggae remix. Released on Thursday, July 1st, the reggae version of Heartbreak Anniversary was produced by Kareem Burrell and Dean Fraser for XTM Nation.
To support the remake of Heartbreak Anniversary , Tarrus also shared the official video. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
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