Soca Tabanca 2021 is set for Sunday, August 22nd at Creative Venue & Rentals (40 Logan Street) in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It’s scheduled to run from 5PM to 11PM EDT.
In addition to having an all-star lineup of DJs, the event will also feature top-tier soca performers such as Bunji Garlin and his Vikings crew, Raymond Ramnarine, Lil Natty and Thunda. Tickets, which start at $25 USD are available via eventbrite.
Clarendonian dancehall artist Asta-G has joined forces with New York based producer Damien Ceza on a new single titled Get Yu Energy Up.
The record, which was officially released via all streaming platforms on July 13th, is a fun, upbeat dancehall song that was created to get people to put down their phones, bottles, guns etc. and just enjoy life.
As he did with his recently released Midnight Run Riddim, Ceza created the beat for Get Yu Energy Up in his Staten Island studio. He then connected with Asta-G online as both men had discussed the possibility of working together shortly after the completion of the Midnight Run project.
When asked what inspired Get Yu Energy Up, Ceza said the following: “My inspiration for this song was to create a positive vibe to be enjoyable for every age, gender and culture. All of my productions are fun and clean. This one is no exception.”
Jamaicans at home and abroad will have plenty of entertainment for the nation’s 59th Independence. There are a slew of reggae and dancehall events, both virtual and in-person, that are scheduled for August 6th.
One such event is AfroJams, an online celebration that will see performances by Aiesha, Konshens, Jo Mersa Marley and Julian Marley. It will broadcast live at 8PM EST on Xfinity Channel 1623 (U.S.A.), as well as on Facebook and YouTube.
On Thursday Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, now collectively known as Silk Sonic, shared the follow up to their hit single Leave The Door Open. The new record, titled Skate, is the second song from their upcoming album, which does not yet have a confirmed release date.
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Tomorrow, Saturday, July 31st, Sizzla Kalonji and his crew will host the Crank Up Bike Show at the Trelawny Stadium. It will feature two of the country’s most entertaining bike crews: Rush Riders and the Crank Up Riders. Music will be provided by Screaming Target, Mop Head, Fready, Tarek and others.
This is a paid event; entrance fee for adults is $1,000 JMD, while for kids it’s $500. Food and refreshments will also be on sale. All patrons are being asked to wear their mask.
On August 28th, emerging reggae artist Skan King will celebrate the release of his first EP, Faith in Work, with a launch at Grafton Studio (2B Grafton Road) in Kingston, Jamaica.
This is a free event that is open to the public, and one that will feature performances from several artists. Among them will be veteran roots-reggae singer Mikey General. He will be joined by Gideon, Joseph Mathias, Shemana and more.
The global hip-hop community is in a frenzy after learning that Nas will be releasing a follow up to his Grammy-winning album, King’s Disease. Earlier today (July 29th) the New York rapper announced that part-two will be coming on August 6th.
Sticking with what works, King’s Disease II will be produced by Hit-Boy, who is also behind the production in King’s Disease. Additionally, the sequel will be on Nas‘ Mass Appeal label.
