roots reggae singer Jah9 will be performing live at the Bright Side Festival, which is scheduled for January 9th through the 13th in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, Jamaica.
The event will also feature performances from: Alborosie, Common Kings, Rebelution, EarthKry, and DJ Mackle.
Dancehall/Reggae recording artist Johnny Smooth started out singing in church, mostly as a solo vocalist, and at times as a member of the choir. Back then he was called Johnny Cool, which was later changed to Johnny Smooth because audiences said his vocal delivery was very smooth, plus there was already a singer with the name Johnny Cool.
In addition to performing in church, Smooth was also very popular in his community, singing on the local sound systems and later with established roots artist Courtney Melody. Once he started doing dubplates he stepped up his game and entered several Tastee Talent Contest competitions, earning as close as fourth place.
Determined to keep his name out there, Smooth participated in the Guinness Road Show contest and did very well. That earned him an opportunity to perform on the Reggae Sun Splash stage. After a good reception on Sun Splash, Johnny Smooth did a number of cover songs. He eventually started creating original tracks as his popularity grew.
Alas, his work in the private sector, which kept him very busy, pulled him away from music for a long while. However, he is now ready to re-enter the industry with his powerful new single “Lightning & Thunder.” Johnny Smooth is now working with talented producer and songwriter Michael Reynolds, who is the CEO and owner of Sekimhaj Records. Reynolds is also the author behind Johnny‘s new release.
Belly Up & Ineffable Live present the 2020 Boomshaka Festival on Saturday, January 18th at the Pechanga Arena (3500 Sports Arena Blvd) in San Diego, California from 3:00 PM until…
The all ages event will feature performances from: Iration, Cypress Hill, Don Carlos, The Green, The Movement, KBong and Sensi Trails with special guest host HIRIE.
Over the past few weeks Organic HEART Group of Companies, in collaboration with Courts Jamaica have been hosting a series titled Rebel Salute Live at various Courts location across the country. The events serve two purposes; 1) they’re to promote the upcoming Rebel Salute Festival and 2) they’re a platform for Rebel Salute’s ‘Readi fi Buss’ competition, which gives upcoming artists the opportunity to perform on Rebel Salute 2020.
Today, Friday, January 3rd is the final staging (before the actual festival) in the Rebel Salute Live series. It will be held at the Cross Roads Courts location in Kingston, Jamaica from 12:30 to 2:30 PM, and in addition to the aforementioned, it will also feature a performance from the man himself, Tony Rebel.
In September, Crystal Reid, who had released her album earlier in the year, reached out to popular gospel-dancehall artist DJ Nicholas, initially with the intent to feature him on the remix version of her track ‘God is my Friend’. She then changed her mind and decided that it would be best to create something from scratch, hence the forthcoming single “Power.” As the song is currently being mixed and mastered, Reid hopes to have it ready for the road in approximately two weeks.
When asked why she wanted to work with Nicholas, Crystal‘s response was the following: “DJ Nicholas brings a type of flavor to the gospel industry that is unique and different and that’s what I love about his ministry. I noticed that a lot of the younger generation can relate to his way of proclaiming the gospel and I know I wanted some of his contribution towards my 2nd album.”
Crystal Reid had a breakout year in 2019 after sharing her inspirational project “Thank You Lord.” Based on the success of the record she was able to grace the stage of the Black History Jubilee Concert in Edmonton, Alberta; she also performed on Montego Bay’s Jerk Festival in Jamaica, as well as on several shows in Toronto, Ontario.
Here is what Crystal Reid had to say about the year 2020: “For the year 2020, it’s a year double: double within the ministry, double for every trouble, double blessings, double anointing. And I would be fool to think that I won’t get double trials and testing’s…lol but I know the Lord is already with me to fight any battles the enemy might throw at me. My new year resolution is that the Lord will continue to have his will and lead me wherever he wants me to go across the world. I AM READY TO WORK for the Kingdom.”
Tonight, Thursday, January 2nd, hip-hop legend Big Daddy Kane will be gracing the stage at Sony Hall (235 West 46th Street) in New York, New York. He will be supported by DJ Prince Hakim.
Tickets, which range from $32.50 to $80 USD, are available via Ticketmaster.
The Turf president Busy Signal heads to Atlanta to share his new Billboard charting album “Parts of the Puzzle” on Saturday, January 18th. He will perform all his past and present hits at the Horizons Events Center (4990 Jimmy Carter Blvd.) in Norcross, Georgia. This is an elegant upscale environment that will give patrons an up close and personal experience.
Ticket price starts at $20 USD and goes all the way up to $50 USD. Doors will open at 9:00 PM.
