At the end of 2019, the original queen of soca, Alison Hinds, released a banging tune titled “West Indian.” The song was written and produced by BET Soul Train Award winning producer, Jelani ‘Pops’ Shaw, and it’s on the P.A.G.E. Music label.
Fast forward to November 2020 and we have the official video, which was shot in Ghana. Click here to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
On Thursday, November 19th, the Verzuz song competition returns with two hip-hop heavyweights: Gucci Mane and Jeezy.
The show will stream live from Atlanta via Apple Music, as well as on Instagram. Starting time is 8:00 PM EST / 5:00 PM PT.
Tuff Gong International Ltd. has announced that they will be hosting a virtual party on Saturday, November 21st, starting at 6:00 PM EST. They have confirmed that popular comedians Ity and Fancy Cat will be on board; as well as Singing Melody and the world immortal Stone Love Sound.
This event will stream live via the Tuff Gong’s YouTube channel.
‘Divas Simply Singing‘ is one of the longest running annual HIV/AIDS benefit event held in the Los Angeles area. It was created by Sheryl Lee Ralph, who has lost a few friends to the virus.
The 30th annual ‘Divas Simply Singing,’ which is scheduled for December 5th, will broadcast on KTLA 5 News at 7:00 PM PT and will stream live online via divassimplysinging dot com. Some of the confirmed performers include: Jenifer Lewis, Leslie Odom, Stephanie Mills,Lalah Hathaway, Kenny Lattimore, Anthony Hamilton, The Clark Sisters,Oleta Adam, Thelma Houston, Jody Watley, Alex Newell, Gloria Gaynor and others.
Brent’s 2020 reggae heritage series will conclude this Sunday, November 15th, with the ‘No Bass Like Home Online Festival,’ which is a seven-hour virtual celebration of reggae music, culture and lifestyle. The event will be curated by Seani B from BBC Radio 1Xtra.
The event, which will be streamed live on both YouTube and Facebook, will feature General Levy, Horace Andy, Julian Marley, Ken Boothe, Marla Brown, Christopher Ellis and much more.
American producer Salaam Remi has released a seventeen-track (17) album titled “Black On Purpose.” The project is literally a melting pot of black musical sounds: hip-hop, funk, soul, dancehall etc.
As Salaam Remi is known for his association with some of biggest names in the music industry, the album features the who is who in urban music, namely: CeeLo Green, Black Thought, Common, Chronixx, Super Cat, Bilal, and that is just to name a few.
Click here to check out “Black On Purpose” via your preferred music platform.
With literally hundreds of new reggae songs being released on a daily basis, new music in this and frankly any other genre, have to be really good in order to stand out and get enough attention so as to propel it to the next level. The brand new single from reggae recording artist Peetah Sancho is one such song.
“I&I” is a roots reggae track that was inspired by several thoughts Sancho had: 1) that of unity among the elders and there responsibilities towards the younger generation. 2) The system of inequality that leads to oppression of our youths. And 3) the overall inability to progress in society.
On the record Peetah Sancho asks a series of questions, such as: “who is going to help me teach the youths dem reality?Who is going to help me tell them bout his majesty?Who is going to help me build back black supremacy?” The song is dulcet, melodious, sonorous and simply a blessing.
When an incredible work is created usually all credits are given to the person or persons at the forefront, but we must acknowledge and highlight the musicians that aided in the production of this beautiful song: Danny Miller (bass), Nami Harmon (sax), Andy Bassford (guitar) and Meds (drums). “I&I” was voiced at Jaamazima Studio and was later revisited and over dubbed at Bulwakie’s.
When asked what he would like listeners to take away from such a powerful song, Peetah Sancho said the following: “What I would want from the listeners is just to give an ear to the words that I’m saying.“
