Marion Hall – Formerly Known As Lady Saw – To Perform At This Year’s Rainforest Seafood & Music Festival (@MinisterMarion)

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Every year the Rainforest Seafood & Music Festival invites at least one gospel artist to perform on the event. This year that gospel artist is Minister Marion Hall, formerly known as dancehall artist Lady Saw. She will join the likes of Romain Virgo, Luciano, Agent Sasco and Ding Dong, as well as event hosts: Miss Kitty and Dufton.

The 2020 staging of the annual Rainforest Seafood & Music Festival will take place on Ash Wednesday, February 26th, at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Center in Montego Bay, Jamaica from 12 noon to midnight.

New Dancehall Video: Laden – You Can Make It (@itsladen)

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A few days ago dancehall artist Laden shared the official video for his song “You Can Make It,” which is featured on the Wise Up Riddim (produced by ZJ Ice for Thirty Six Degrees Recordings).

Click here or on the image above to watch the video and remember to like, comment and share.

Big Daddy Kane To Perform At Eighties / Nineties Concert In LA (@bigdaddykane)

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On Saturday, February 15th, hip-hop legend Big Daddy Kane will perform at The Belasco (1050 S. Hill Street) in Los Angeles, California. He will be supported by Beat Junkies.

This event, which is dubbed ‘Decades Collide’, will feature all the biggest urban songs from the 80’s and 90’s. It is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM PST.

Jamaica Now Buzzing As The Annual Reggae Month Celebrations Begin (@ReggaeMonthJa @ReggaeMonth)

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T0106REGGAE4_HRSince 2008 when it was first announced that February will be dedicated to the celebration of reggae music and all its sub-genres, this time of year has arguably become the busiest for persons within the music industry in Jamaica.

The festivities kicked off on Saturday, February 1st with two events: 1) the first of six free ‘Children of the Icons’ concerts in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, which featured performances from the offspring of some of Jamaica’s greatest performers, as well as several emerging artistes; and 2) ‘Remembering Dennis Brown’, a gathering at the resting place of the icon to commemorate his 63rd birthday.

On Sunday, February 2nd both the Ministry of Culture and the Jamaican Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA), once again asked Fellowship Tabernacle to host this year’s Church Service to officially launch Reggae Month in Jamaica. A number of special guests were in attendance and the service, which started at 10:00 AM, was open to the general public.

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, the National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) and the Jamaica Music Museum in association with La Philharmonie de Paris are now inviting the public to visit the Gallery all month long to check out the Jamaica Jamaica Exhibition! This exhibition brings together rare memorabilia, photographs, visual art, audio recordings and footage unearthed from Jamaica’s best museums and most elusive collectors and studios, while collaborating with legendary local visual artists to convey the essence of a true Jamaican music experience.

A couple of other noteworthy events that will take place all month long are: JARIA Reggae Wednesdays (live performances from various established and emerging artists at Emancipation Park every Wednesday) and JARIA University (an opportunity to learn more about the music industry every Thursday). The full Reggae Month 2020 schedule is available on their website.

Bahamian Dancehall Artist Ibru Gaining Traction Since The Release Of His EP Which Features Sizzla Kalonji (@Ibrumusic @ReggaeVibesMus1)

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IBRUIbru, who is rapidly becoming the face of reggae and dancehall in the Bahamas, has been widening his fan-base since he released his EP in December. The record, which is titled “I’m So Focused,” is a six-track fusion of dancehall, pop and reggae all combined.

After getting a favorable review from Shereita Grizzle of the Jamaica Star, Ibru and his team were able to attract the likes of Sizzla Kalonji to make a guest appearance on the project. The Star, one of Jamaica’s most respected nationwide newspaper, cited Ibru as the “Bahamian artist ready to take on Jamaica.”

“I’m So Focused” was officially released on December 20th, 2019, via the Kohanim Records label. It can be streamed and downloaded from all digital music platforms.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “I’M SO FOCUSED”

General Smiley, From The Duo, Michigan & Smiley, Will Be Live In Austin, Texas On Feb. 29th

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generalsmileyGeneral Smiley, from the popular duo, Michigan & Smiley, will perform live at Flamingo Cantina – 515 East 6th Street (between Red River & Neches) – in Austin, Texas on Saturday, February 29th. He will be supported by Mister Kali, Dre Z and the Synrgy Reggae Band.

General Smiley began his career in the late 70s at Studio One, under the direction of the late Sir Coxsone Dodd, one of the best record producer the industry have ever seen. Smiley‘s first hit song was “Rub a Dub Style,” which was released in 1979, this was a collaborations with Papa Michigan, it was followed by “Nice Up the Dance.”

Everything You Need To Know About The 2020 Icons Of Gospel Festival

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Marvin sappThe 2020 Icons of Gospel Festival will take place at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater (1806 NE 6th Street) in Pompano Beach, Florida on Saturday, February 22nd.

This concert features a lineup of extraordinary gospel artists including headliner John P. Kee, who has earned accolades as one the most popular contemporary gospel artists of his generation. Joining him is special guest Marvin Sapp, who has enjoyed a decorated music career receiving 10 Grammy nominations, 22 Stellar Awards, 2 Soul Train Music Awards, 2 BET Awards, 2 Dove Awards, and 8 BMI songwriter’s awards. Also performing are gospel sensations SENSERE and Brother’s Keeper.

Tickets for this incredible, inspirational, all ages event are available via Ticketmaster.