On Saturday, April 3rd, dancehall artist I-Octane will hit the stage at the Grand Crystal Ballroom – 7027 Swift street – in Lithonia, Georgia. The Jamaican deejay will be supported by several local talents as well as Copper Ash, Proppa English and DJ Juggla.
Tickets, which are going for $30 USD, can be purchased via eventbrite.
The latest project from Ranch Entertainment, the production company owned by international recording artist Shaggy, is the Kitchen Table Riddim. This is an eight-track dancehall compilation which features Noah Powa, Tony Gold, Assailant, Spice, Bounty Killer and of course Shaggy.
After listening to snippets of the songs, it quickly became obvious that Bounty Killer‘s tune, “Stoplight,” is the stand out track on the project. Killer went hard! His flow, the delivery and lyrics, clearly shows why he remains one of the best artist in dancehall.
If you are into hardcore dancehall, click here to listen to “Stoplight“ and hear for yourself what inspired this article.
Throughout the pandemic, as live events were not permitted to go on, Digicel, one of Jamaica’s communications and entertainment provider, started a series called ‘Digicel Unplugged.’ It’s an online concert that was designed to keep us close while social distancing.
Past stagings have featured various established as well as emerging secular and gospel artists. As Jamaica is now entering into the second weekend of lockdown – due to the rapid spread of the virus – they have decided to present another gospel edition.
That being said, tomorrow, Friday, April 2nd, three of Jamaica’s trending gospel artists: Jermaine Edwards, Rondell Positive and Rhoda Isabella will join up and coming performer Sherlon Russell for another episode of Digicel Unplugged (Gospel Edition). The show will begin streaming at 6:00 PM (local time) on all of Digicel’s social media platforms.
On new music Friday, March 26th, Penthouse Records released a brand new reggae single from Canadian artist Exco Levi. The record, which is titled “By Any Means,” can be streamed and downloaded directly from the the label’s newly renovated website.
Wande, born Yewande Isola, is a Nigerian hip-hop artist that is here to inspire. The Austin, Texas native is Reach Record’s first woman artist in the label’s 16 year legacy.
She’s unique as she’s able to effortlessly float between intense raps and beautiful melodic singing, while maintaining a message that expresses her faith.
“My faith is the core of my music. It’s the reason behind what I do and without it my music wouldn’t be the same.”
Her music has a global impact receiving recognition from the likes of Michelle Obama, placing her in her playlist of women who inspired her podcast. To ESPN featuring her music during the NBA, WNBA, and NFL seasons. As well as USA Today recognizing her as a top six Christian hop-hop artist to know.
When it comes to artists making an impact in the hip-hop scene, Wande is a name to note.
Iba Mahr‘s new single, “When You’re Alone,” which was released last Friday, March 26th, is truly a beautiful record. Unlike most of his previous releases where he is doing a lot of singing, on this track he actually chops it up like a dancehall deejay in the verses.
The official video was also shared on the same day. Much like the song, it is also very delightful and it shows the softer side of the Rasta man. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
In 2018, Romain Virgo‘s studio album “LoveSick” peaked at number one on the Billboard chart, after enjoying approximately six weeks in various positions. The reggae singer shared a post on his social media accounts yesterday – March 29th – indicating that he has received the plague from Billboard.
“LoveSick” was released on March 30th in 2018 via VP Records. It was produced by Niko Browne for Lifeline Music, with additional production by Sting International and Vikings Production.
