It is always a treat whenever we get anything new from I Wayne. On Friday he uploaded the brand new video for his song, “So Call Friends,” featured on the now trending rhythm driven project, “G & Mel Riddim.”
The visuals, which were created by Nadia Rose, tells the story of untrustworthy and disloyal people, aka “So Call Friends.” Click here or on the image above to watch it and remember to like, comment and share.
Stevie Wonder is back! The pop icon has been through a lot over the past couple of years. It all started last summer when concertgoers received the shocking news that he would be taking a break from touring to undergo a kidney transplant in September. After a successful surgery, Stevie left the hospital in December and has since been recuperating at home. That is until recently when he official returned to work.
Getting back to work included leaving Motown Records, the label he has been with for approximately six decades; setting up his own label: So What the Fuss Music, with distribution through Universal Music Group’s Republic Records and finally, releasing two new songs: “Can’t Put It In the Hands of Fate” (which features Busta Rhymes, Rapsody, Cordae and Chika) and “Where Is Our Love Song” (which features Grammy-winning guitarist Gary Clark Jr.).
Yishka is a recording artist/entertainer, who not only sings his own songs but has, and continues to contribute to his colleague’s music as a background vocalist. In addition to being a singer he is also known and respected as a professional saxophone player who has worked on an innumerable amount of records.
Being an active artist/musician means that Yishka has performed on many major concerts, in hundreds of night clubs, hotels, at private parties and on countless festivals (both reggae and jazz). He has traveled extensively throughout the Caribbean Islands, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Mexico, Japan and the United States.
Based in South Florida, he has appeared locally at some of the most popular venues, such as Cafes and Hotels on South Beach; Hungry Sailor and Monty Trainers in Coconut Grove; Lounges in Fort Lauderdale and the Tiki-Bar in Key Largo.
To date, Yishka has released two albums, an EP and several singles, with his latest being “You’re My Sunshine,” done for Upstairs Music. The track is a bouncy lovers-rock reggae tune that has been getting great reviews from DJs/selectors all over the world.
Starting today – Friday, October 16th – through Sunday, October 18th, The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) will present the ‘Save Our Stages Festival.’ The event’s main objective is to generate money for venues experiencing loss revenues because of the pandemic.
Live music venues in America have been struggling as the COVID-19 pandemic have halted their operations. Since March, these businesses have struggled without revenue and insufficient government assistance, while still having to pay the rent and other operating expenses. As a result, a growing number of independent venues have been forced to close permanently.
Some of the confirmed performers for the festival include: The Roots, Major Lazer, Monica, Leon Bridges, YG, Dizzy Fae, and that is just to name a few. Click here for the full schedule.
As a black owned and operated music platform we have to give kudos to international recording artist Akon for the way he was able to tell just a small part of the black story from a unique perspective.
As America and indeed the world continues to grapple with racial injustice it is important that we as a black people communicate to non-blacks in a way that gets them to understand why we are so angry and frustrated. Akon was able to do that in his new video “Ain’t No Peace.”
The R&B singer reversed the roles of blacks and whites by making black people slave owners and white people slaves. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
Toots Hibbert‘s burial, which was to take place yesterday at the Dovecot Memorial Gardens in Spanish Town (Jamaica), had to be abandoned as nobody in the family had the burial order in their possession. The laws in Jamaica states that the body cannot be placed in the grave without the burial order.
On Saturday, October 31st, legendary reggae band, The Skatalites, will perform live at New York’s Sony Hall starting at 9:30 PM EST.
The event, which is being called ‘Skalloween Virtual World Tour,’ will be live streamed using multiple cameras, audio and professional lighting to bring the best experience to online viewers. For tickets and additional information CLICK HERE.
