Vanessa McLean’s Song, Video & Artwork Nominated For This Year’s Prayze Factor Awards

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Jamaican gospel singer Vanessa McLean has been nominated for the 2021 Prayze Factor Awards in six (6) categories:

Song of the Year (“My Footsteps Were Ordered By the Lord”) 
International Solo Artist of the Year Reggae
New Artist of the Year 
Song Writer of the Year 
Album Packaging (“My Footsteps Were Ordered By the Lord” designed by Maria Jackson) 
Video of Year (“My Footsteps Were Ordered By the Lord” directed by Maria Jackson)

Season 14 of The Prayze Factor Awards is scheduled for September 16th through 19th in Atlanta, Georgia.

CLICK HERE TO CAST YOUR VOTE

Jah Bouks Shares Touching New Music Dedicated To His Grandmother (@BouksJah)

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Towards the end of February Jah Bouks released a touching new song titled “Gone Too Soon.” The record, which is clearly dedicated to his grandmother – who has apparently passed away from cancer – is released on his own Angola Records label.

Click here to stream the full song via Bouks‘ new YouTube channel and remember to like, comment and share.

Emerging Dancehall Artist E.G. Shares The Remix Of “Caan Trust Dem” (@EgDaGovenaw)

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Late last year Guyanese dancehall recording artist E.G. – who is now based in New York – released “Caan Trust Dem.” The hardcore street record warns of persons posing as friends, while simultaneously hoping for your demise. 

Not a hundred percent pleased with the initial mix of the track, E.G. recently went back in the booth at Heatbox Studio 56 in Brooklyn, added some additional vocals and worked tirelessly with engineer Yung Cassius to create a new sound. 

The updated mix was shared on Tuesday, February 16th. 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “CAAN TRUST DEM REMIX”

Dancehall Artist Lion Face Shoots Video For His Single “Survivor”

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On Friday, February 26th, Jackson Town recording artist, Lion Face Italawah, shot the official video for his song “Survivor.” The track, which is featured on the Mountain Top Riddim (produced by Haile Cush Records), has become somewhat of an anthem in and around the Jackson Town community (located in Kingston, Jamaica).

“Survivor” applauds persons who have managed to overcome poverty, especially through hard work. 

In keeping with the message in the song, the visuals – directed by Maria Jackson – will show several inner-city youths who are committed to diligently changing their lives. It is currently being edited and will be ready for release by mid March.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN & DOWNLOAD “SURVIVOR”

Red Rat Drops New Dancehall Riddim Via His Mogul Movements Imprint

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Red Rat‘s new rhythm driven project, “Drop Top Riddim” is out now! The dancehall compilation, which is on his own Mogul Movements Worldwide label, features new music from Wasp, Pascalli, Tarnado, Badda General and of course Red Rat.

Click here to stream and download the full project.

Kirkledove Records Presents “Pray” By Romain Virgo & Busy Signal

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Kirk Bennett of Kirkledove Records may have a major hit on his hands! A few weeks ago he released “Pray,” a powerful new song performed by two of the biggest names in reggae and dancehall: Romain Virgo and Busy Signal.

The song, which was official published on Friday, January 29th, is already trending on reggae platforms all over the world. Bennett believes that now more than ever we all need an inspirational record like this, especially as we confront the pandemic and all the issues that comes with it.

Click here to stream and download “Pray” from Apple Music.

Alaine Releases New Reggae-Gospel “Carry On” (@Alainesinga)

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On February 12th, DJ Frass Records – a secular reggae and dancehall record label out of Jamaica – released a rhythm driven reggae compilation dubbed “Six Miles Riddim.” The project, which is clearly non-religious, featured one very prominent Christian artist; Alaine.

Alaine Laughton, who is publicly known by her first name, is a Jamaican-American reggae singer and songwriter. She was born in New Jersey. In early 2019, Alaine got baptized and has been doing gospel music ever since.

Her latest release, “Carry On,” is featured on the aforementioned project. The very inspirational record is both soothing and encouraging.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN “CARRY ON”