The annual labor day weekend Waffle & Yankee Fitted Fest will take place at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater (16801 Miramar Parkway) in Miramar, Florida on Saturday, September 4th at 4 PM (local time).
The lineup includes Goodie Mob with CeeLo Green, Grammy award winning artist Nas, three-time Grammy award winner Ludacris and hip-hop legend Fabolous. This event will take place rain or shine. Click here for tickets.
Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Producer, Entrepreneur, and Media Personality D’Mack tradition is rooted in the “Jackie Mittoo” influence and was mentored by the great musician for over 5 years in Toronto. The great Jackie Mittoo music extraordinaire whose contribution to Reggae music is immeasurable and notable.
Born Douglas McLeary, in Buff Bay, Portland, Jamaica, D’Mack grew up in a strict Baptist home, where he was under a firm regime of gospel music; however, his exposure to the jukebox, sound system, and radio expanded his ears and mind to different genres of music.
The transition to Canada was such a culture shock at an early age, but D’ Mack knew he had to discern his new environment to make his life blissed throughout the fridged years in Toronto. His fascination grew stronger for music, which led him to take music lessons and learn to play the Trombone and guitar and found that he had a special kinship to the guitar at the Italian Canadian Music Center.
Growing in the business over the years, D’Mack released many singles. His first was “I’ll Always Love You,” produced by Winston Richards on the W.A.R record label, and he collaborated with Jackie Mittoo, Bull Wacky, and Sugar Minott recording “Baby Love” in New Jersey.
After withstanding, the Canadian elements for several years, he relocated to South Florida, where the sun was brighter. Since residing in Florida, D’Mack recorded with Danny Breakenridge of Upstairs Music. D’Mack was also “The Smooth One” radio Personality on 1170 WAVS radio in South Florida.
D’Mack pays momentous homage to the musical genius “Karl Pitterson,” whose arrangements are colored throughout his debut album “Odyssey,” which embodies a Reggae collection of Culture and Lovers Rock. D’Mack AKA Doug E Mack has shared the stage with the Greats, Beres Hammond, Morgan Heritage, Everton Blender, Screw Driver, to name a few.
Extending his musical abilities in the business, D’Mack decided to open his own studio in South Florida, “Rhythmax Records, “where he produced various Artists such as Glen Washington, Sasha, Terry Linen, and Jules. Additionally, the multi-faceted D’Mack is the Founder /CEO and Host of “REL” Reggae Entertainment Lifestyle TV program, a diverse syndicated show growing globally.
D’Mack has just released a new Reggae single titled “Curfew Roadblock, “and it is anticipated that it’s going to be a summer hit, so stay tuned.
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Authentic rub-a-dub are the first words that come to mind when describing the new EP from Jamaican artists Micah Shemaiah and Asadenaki. It’s titled Riddim Wise, which is also the name of the Canadian production duo that’s behind the project.
Riddim Wise, the EP, has a total of four tracks: two singles (Skankaz and Be Humble), with two dubs. Click here to stream and download it from your preferred music platform.
Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress Nneka continues to release new music. The latest is a soothing single titled Yahweh. It was shared last week, on August 13, via Nneka‘s own label which is under exclusive license to Bushqueen Music.
Click here or on the image above to stream and download the song from your preferred music platform.
This Thursday, August 19, Talib Kweli will do a set at the Round Rock Tavern (113 West Main Street) in Round Rock, Texas. He will be supported by emerging singer-songwriter Kydd Jones and the Austin based musical movement, Riders Against the Storm.
Tickets for this event starts at $15 USD and are available via eventbrite.
A few days ago Gramps Morgan, the Jamaican singer, instrumentalist and producer, who is also a member of the reggae band Morgan Heritage, released the visuals for If You’re Looking For Me. The song is featured on Gramps‘ just released fifteen-track album Positive Vibration.
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Trinidadian reggae artist Queen Omega, who is known worldwide for her powerful vocals, has announced that she will be releasing an EP in the Fall. The project, which is titled Stars Align, was conceptualized by Queen with the support of fellow Trini sound engineer / producer Noble.
Omega will be giving her fans and supporters a taste of the EP this Friday, August 20th, by sharing the lead single, Natural. The audio will be accompanied by the official video, set to premiere at approximately 8 PM EST on the same day.
