The former queen of the dancehall, Lady Saw, who is now doing gospel under her birth name Marion Hall, has announced that she is working on a dancehall-gospel album.
The idea was initiated after she released two dancehall songs: “Mi Soon Alright” and “From Mi Born” at the end of December. The tracks, which were well received by both gospel and secular listeners, were done to address certain things that were said about her by other female dancehall artists.
The newly formed reggae-dancehall record label, Innovation Muzik – which is owned and operated by both Garfield Lewin aka DJ Kool G and DJ Matches – is sharing the first song from their camp. The record is a reggae track performed by international recording artist Tarrus Riley titled “Be Great.”
This is the lead single from an upcoming compilation dubbed “21 Greatness Riddim.” The full project, which is scheduled for release at some point in February, will feature the likes of Luciano, Queen Ifrica, Tarrus Riley, Nature Ellis, Gott Yo and others.
The men have chosen the Tarrus Riley “Be Great” song as the ideal tune to introduce both their new label, Innvovation Muzik, as well as the soon to be released rhythm-driven album, “21 Greatness Riddim,” because of the powerful messages in Riley‘s lyrics.
Singy Singy, as he is affectionately called by his fans and supporters, starts his song with the following words: “stepping in with so much self esteem – confident regime.” He then laments on the importance of being great. DJ Kool G and DJ Matches, who are both very accomplished in their respective fields felt that this is the message they want their record label to start out with.
A few days ago R&B gospel artist Koryn Hawthorne shared a live performance of “Speak To Me,” a song featured on her latest album, “I Am.” The full project, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Album Chart and #2 on Billboard’s Gospel Consumption Chart, was released in September, 2020.
Click here or on the image above to watch the performance and click here to stream and download the full album.
On Friday, January 29th at 9:00 PM (JA time), dancehall-gospel artist Mykal Malachi will host a listening party for his upcoming EP, “Rise to Greatness.” The event will stream live on both his Facebook page and YouTube channel.
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times; no other rapper comes close to the level of the Queensbridge MC, Nasir Jones aka Nas. The hip-hop icon is coming off what should be labeled a good year, all things considered (pandemic, no tours etc.).
Towards the end of August, in 2020, Nas released a well received thirteen-track (13) album, “King’s Disease,” and has been busy promoting the project ever since it dropped. He has popped up all over the internet doing interviews on some of the biggest music platforms; and he has been consistent in sharing visuals for the songs featured on the album.
The latest video is for “27 Summers,” track number five. As he has always done, Nas goes big in this clip, spotlighting DJ Khaled, Gabriel ‘G-Code’ Zardes, Steve Stoute and other industry insiders. Click here or on the image above to watch this fabulous video and remember to like, comment and share.
The king of soca, Machel Montano, a few days ago released a new song and video dubbed “Long Time Refix.” The record, which is produced by Parry Jack, is all about missing fetes, road marches and soca parties.
It goes without saying that soca lovers all over the world are gravitating to this track. Click here or on the image above to check out the visuals for it and remember to like, comment and share.
On January 22nd UK based reggae-dancehall chanter Macka B released a new song and video titled “Jamaica Vybz.” Though the artist was born in Britain he has always held on to his West Indian heritage, as both his parents are Jamaican.
The song, “Jamaica Vybz,” which is on the Top Secret Music label, highlights what is good about the small Caribbean nation and encourages its citizens at home and abroad to cherish their Jamaican culture, music and lifestyle.
Click here or on the image above to watch the official video for “Jamaica Vybz” and remember to like, comment and share.
