Yesterday Buju released the official video for his song “Blessed,” which is featured on the new album “Upside Down.” In keeping with the lyrical content, the video tells the story of a young boy who is clearly blessed and highly favored. It also included some images from the Black Lives Matter protests.
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At the end of June Jamaican gospel artist Kevin Downswell shared the remix of his hit song “Stronger.” The new version, which was done to bring hope and inspiration to everyone struggling in these trying times, features: Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Tessanne Chin, Wayne Marshall, DJ Bambino, Christopher Martin and several other top-tier artists.
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A few hours ago, Lila Iké a member of the In.Digg.Nation Collective, shared the official video for her song “Forget Me.” This is track number five (5) on her recently released EP, The ExPerience.
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In a major development, the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honorable Olivia Grange, has announced plans to take the top ten entries in the 2020 Jamaica Festival Song Competition to the world. The songs will be available for download and streaming on all music platforms as of Friday, July 3rd, 2020, courtesy of VPal Music.
The finalists in the 2020 Jamaica Festival Song Competition include Reggae icons Freddie McGregor, Toots & The Maytals and Buju Banton; popular artistes Papa Michigan, Nazzle Man, L.U.S.T. (Lukie D, Thriller U, Singing Melody & Tony Curtis); Rising Stars winner Shuga; upcoming dancehall artistes Xtra Bigg and Radix OD, as well as the actress and television presenter, Sakina.
The move to make the Jamaica Festival Song entries available on music downloading and streaming services is a part of Minister Grange’s initiative to revitalize Jamaica Festival. In keeping with restrictions on public gatherings because of the covid-19 pandemic, the usual island-wide road shows and public performances by the Festival Song finalists will not be held this year. Instead, the Ministry has engaged national radio and television stations and has been using social media to bring the finalists and their entries to the public.
The winning Jamaica Festival Song for 2020 will be decided on July 26 by popular vote.
On Saturday, July 4th, Fyre4Lyfe Entertainment will be hosting a digital stage show dubbed Youths & Legends Reggae Show. This event will be streamed live on ZOOM starting at 6:00 PM EST.
Among the confirmed performers are veteran dancehall artist Lady G, Ricky Stereo, Jemere Morgan, KB Digreat and UU Maddo. The organizers are charging a $5 USD entrance fee. Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite.
The second weekend of the Essence Festival Of Culture kicks off tomorrow, Thursday, July 2nd, with the ‘Wellness House’ segment. It will stream in real time via Essence Studios, Twitter and Facebook Live from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM EST.
The focus will be on meditation, conversations, workouts and tutorials designed to boost your mental, physical, spiritual, emotional and financial well-being. Some of the confirmed guests are: Taraji P. Henson, India.Arie, Egypt Sherrod, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, Koya Webb and many more.
Iconic soul artist Nina Simone once said that every musicians’ art should reflect the times they’re living in; John Legend‘s song and video, “Never Break,” does just that.
The track is featured on Legend‘s just released album titled “Bigger Love.” The significance of “Never Break” is that it speaks to the current situation in the United States of America, specifically to the fight for racial equality. The very powerful video shows us that though we as Africans have come along way in this struggle, we still have a very long way to go.
