In this moment when there is so much uncertainty everywhere it is truly refreshing to watch Lyrikal‘s new video. It’s for the song “Happy Place,” which is featured on the 2021 “Get Soca” compilation from Fox Fuse.
The visuals were uploaded on Friday and it shows a cheerful Lyrikal who seems to really be in his “Happy Place.” His jovial vibe in this video is contagious. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
Blenz, the four-hour presentation by media personality Disc-Jock Redeem will broadcast on Maria Jackson Radio this Saturday and every Saturday thereafter. It will beginning airing at 12-noon EST.
The show includes musical selections, interactions and information pertaining to the hip-hop, reggae-dancehall, soul and R&B genres. Additionally, the DJR Unleash Global Chart, which gives independent and aspiring artists an added avenue by which they may obtain exposure, will be presented on the program. Blenz is not just entertaining, it is also informative and at times humorous. It’s a nice way to spend 4 hours.
As he has done over the years, Danny Breakenridge – the veteran Jamaican producer based in Florida – continues to make significant contributions to the reggae music industry. His latest offering is Orville ‘Bagga’ Case‘s EP, “Mr. Banjo Man.” This project is especially noteworthy because of Bagga‘s rich history as a reggae vocalist.
Orville ‘Bagga’ Case is one of the original member of the veteran reggae group Home T; three men that have been making quality music since the seventies. A classic that they are most known for is “Mek The Christmas Ketch You in A Good Mood,” a song on which Bagga did the lead vocals. In addition to performing with Home T, Bagga, from time to time will go off on his own and work on solo projects, much like he is doing now with Upstairs Music.
The new EP, “Mr. Banjo Man,” has six tracks and was in part inspired by his 90s single with the same name. It (the single) was created by Third World’s Ibo Cooper and Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore, as well as Robbie Lyn and Mikey Bennett. The EP also features “Beyond The Hills,” a song that was initially done in the early sixties by Jamaican singer Teddy Brown. Bagga stated that as this is one of his favorite childhood record, it had to be included on the project.
When asked to sum up the “Mr. Banjo Man” EP, Bagga said the following: “I believe we have some nice songs here…lovers rock, nice, soothing reggae. I think there’s still a market for this kind of music.”
Jamaican reggae artists Jah9 and Yaadcore have joined forces with New York based dub music ambassador Subatomic Sound System for a bass-heavy, 21st-century re-imagining of John Holt’s hit song “Police in Helicopter.”
The track, which comes to us courtesy of Yard Birdz Records, is out now on all digital music platforms.
It is with a heavy heart that we have to report that DMX has passed away after suffering from a cardiac arrest last week. He had been on life support at the White Plains Hospital in New York, which is where he died on Friday, April 9th.
At the end of March Psalmist Chevelle Franklyn delivered a powerful performance, albeit virtually, at one of the most prolific megachurches in the United States, The Potter’s House (pastored by world-renowned Christian leader Bishop TD Jakes, Snr.).
No stranger to the global stage, this is the first time a Caribbean act has ministered on a platform of this scale to such a diverse online audience. It has been reported that the church has approximately 30,000 members; and following the Covid-19 global pandemic, millions more now viewing online.
Recently, in speaking of Franklyn, Bishop Jakes said the following: “Clearly, there is a special anointing on this woman! Her vocal ability is a weapon against the enemy! The world, especially at this time, must sing aloud ‘Go In Your Strength.”
Be on the lookout for Chevelle Franklyn‘s upcoming project, “South Wind Vol 1,” which has been rescheduled for release later this year.
Click here or on the image above to watch the full performance and here to check out an additional performance of her new single “Testify.”
In mid March, African gospel artist Ada Ehi released an enchanting single titled “Everything” via the Freenation Inc. imprint. She is now following up the audio release with the official music video, which was uploaded to her YouTube channel earlier this week.
Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
