Tomorrow, Friday, August 28th, radio personality Angela Yee will be hosting her annual “Angela Yee Day” concert. It goes without saying that this year’s event will be done virtually; with a live stream via The Breakfast Club’s YouTube channel.
There will be live performances from a slew of top-tier artists, namely: Romain Virgo, Beenie Man, D Major, KES, Christopher Martin and many more. The performances are scheduled to begin at 12 noon (NYC time)
This Sunday, August 30th, several hip-hop MCs, poets and activists will partake in the Black August Virtual Benefit Concert. The objective of the organizers is to raise funds for American political prisoners and their freedom campaigns.
Among the confirmed acts are: Yasiin Bey, Rapsody, M1 of Dead Prez, Big K.R.I.T, Audio Push, Jessica Care More, Locksmith, Sa-Roc, Ife Jie and many more. For additional information visit blackaugusthiphop dot com.
See below an official media release from JIS – Jamaica Information Service – regarding the additional restrictions for communities in Kingston.
Effective Thursday (August 27), persons in several Corporate Area communities will be required to remain at home, outside of curfew hours, as the Government puts in stricter measures to control the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
This was announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who said that this stipulation, which will remain in place for the next two weeks, applies to the 18 communities where a clustering of cases has been observed.
It was reported last week that these Corporate Area communities have been seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases with no epidemiological link, which have a high risk of transmission, and are now being monitored by the health authorities.
They are Duhaney Park, Patrick Gardens, Pembroke Hall, Cooreville Gardens, New Haven, Half-Way Tree, Hughenden, Arlene Gardens, Molynes Gardens, State Gardens, Zaidie Gardens, Constant Spring, Barbican, Meadowbrook, Havendale, Delacree Park, Olympic Gardens and Waltham Gardens.
Speaking at a virtual press briefing on Monday (August 24), Mr. Holness explained that the new Order will give authority to the police to request that persons return home if they are seen loitering in a public space or have no reason to be out.
In his just released single, reggae recording artist Iba Mahr reminds his fellow Jamaicans of the many crimes committed by politicians, especially in election season.
The timely release comes as Jamaicans will be heading to the poles on “September 3rd,” which is also the title of the song.
A few days ago dancehall lyricist Karamanti shared a new song titled “Genesis19.” The record, which is literally about the bible book and chapter after which it is named, is on Karamanti‘s own Blakkwuman22 Music label.
Similar to her previous releases, “Genesis19” is also very opinionated and, according to some critics, extremely thought-provoking. Known for her hardcore style, Karamanti reveals another side on this track as in addition to deejaying, she is also reading verses found in the aforementioned chapter.
The song was recorded at Anchor Studio in Kingston, Jamaica by Lampshade and mixed and mastered by Donald ‘Tixie’ Dixon (Anthony B‘s engineer).
Regardless if you like the song or not, every black person should appreciate the powerful message on full display in the video for “Entrepreneur.” The record is from the musical minds of recording artist / producer Pharrell Williams and hip-hop mogul Jay Z.
Released on August 21st, the song serves as a source of motivation for black entrepreneurs, while the visuals are all about celebrating them. Click here to watch.
Though the corona virus has taken center stage in 2020, the issue of racial injustice has also become more visible, as persons are now able to capture police brutality on their smart phones.
As more and more black lives are lost at the hands of police, three Jamaican artists – Bugle, Jesse Royal and Kabaka Pyramid – have come together to demand change. The men released a video, titled “Change The World,” in which they state their respective cases. Click here to check it out.
