Reggae artist Tarrus Riley shares new single titled “Healing” and announces the upcoming LP by the same name, due for release on July 10th, 2020. The 12-track LP is produced by Shane Brown and legendary sax man Dean Fraser, along with Riley himself.
The single is beautiful ballad in which Riley is calling on Jah for a healing in these trying times. Click here to stream and download “Healing.”
Billboard & MTV award winning dancehall artist, Elephant Man, has delivered what many are calling a much needed bright light in a dark time. His latest single, titled “Prayer,” calls on Jamaicans to pray for things to get better. He laments on the need for peace nationwide, while highlighting some of the changes he wants to see.
The song, which is on the Epik Music Group label, went live on all digital music platforms earlier today (June 19th).
On June 15th, African Museum Records released a remix of the mega hit “Night Nurse,” originally performed by iconic reggae artist Gregory Isaacs. The new version features various artists and musicians from all over the world: Flabba Holt, Mr. Vegas, Dotta Coppa, Papa Michigan, Kenny Smyth, Darrio (Jamaica); Rocky Dawuni (Ghana), Wyre (Kenya), Megumi Mesaku (Japan/UK), Glenny (Suriname), Afrikan Simba (Nigeria), IZA (Poland /Germany/USA), Kayafyahouse (Cap Verde) and Adonai (Brazil).
The song was done to honor medical professionals all over the world, and monies made from this record will go towards musicians and artists affected by the pandemic. Click here to stream and download “Night Nurse” from your preferred music platform.
Veteran reggae artist, Everton Blender, is promoting a new collaboration done with the dancehall king, Beenie Man, called “Slackness.” On the bouncy one-drop tune both men highlight a number of things that they find to be troubling.
“Slackness” was officially released at the end of May and is live on iTunes and all other music platforms.
On Sunday, June 21st, at 5:00 PM (Jamaica time), roots artist Bushman will deliver a special Father’s Day performance. This is a live band set, as he will be supported by the Riddim 2000 Band.
This presentation will stream live via the Zojak Worldwide YouTube channel.
Tonight, June 18th, at 6:00 PM (local time), Jamaica’s Ministry of Health & Wellness will host another Covid Conversation as they continue to inform and educate the nation.
The confirmed panelists are: Denise Eldemire-Shearer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, Mr. Dunstan Bryan and Dr. Christopher Tufton. They will be joined by one of Jamaica’s biggest comedian, Oliver Samuels.
The conversation will stream live via their social media platforms. Members of the public are being encouraged to submit questions via www dot slido dot com using the code – #JaCovid19.
On Friday, June 19th, a day that is very important in the lives of African Americans, Charlamagne will host ‘Lift Every Voice,’ an event centered around “Juneteenth.”
Charlamagne will be joined by: Common, Jonathan McReynolds, T.I., Mick Jenkins, Trae Tha Truth, Vic Mensa, Mereba, Leon Bridges, Gia Peppers and that is just to name a few. ‘Lift Every Voice’ is scheduled to begin at 8 PM ET | 5 PM PT. Click here for additional information.
