New Reggae Release: Third World – Loving You Is Easy (@ThirdWorldBand)

Third World 2019

“Loving You is Easy” is the first single from the upcoming 2019 studio album of international Reggae Ambassadors Third World, produced by Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley.

“Loving You Is Easy” debuted to rave reviews internationally, including a performance on Fox 5 (WNYW) Good Day NY morning news show. Since then, Third World have been touring and promoting the single, which has gone on to top various charts around the world and cemented Third World’s status with a new generation of Reggae lovers.

New Video From Iba Mahr “Concentrate” (@IbaMaHr @ZackAriyahProd)

Iba Mahr

On February 8th, Iba Mahr released the official video for his single Concentrate, produced by Gold Up Music. The powerful song encourages us to stay focus on what we are doing and what we are about, while avoiding the trap of distraction that’s usually put in place by persons wanting us to fail.

Shot by RD Studios Jamaica, the visuals for the Concentrate is simply captivating. Click here to watch and remember to like, comment and share.

Evangelist Jermaine Wilmoth Releases New ‘Praise & Worship’ Single

51513478_10155742071371924_1830604315270578176_oJermaine Wilmoth is a Jamaican contemporary reggae gospel artist who is currently based in Canada. He just released a powerful single entitled ‘Praise & Worship’, which
communicates his love and commitment to Christ and his Christian walk.

On the record, Jermaine passionately glorified God for taking care of him, his four brothers and his mother after his dad died at the tender age of six; he exalted God for
blessing him with a beautiful wife of almost fifteen years, who in turn gave him two amazing sons; he honored God for covering him when he was involved in an accident that almost cost him his life approximately eleven years ago. In short, Evangelist Jermaine Wilmoth did a ‘Praise and Worship’ song that completely captures the essence of his life’s testimony.

‘Praise & Worship’ can be streamed on YouTube and is available for download via CD Baby.

Duane Stephenson & Lenn Hammond Confirmed For Seattle On April 27th

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As a part of their west coast tour, reggae artists Duane Stephenson and Lenn Hammond will be performing at Club Sur (2901 1st Ave S) in Seattle, Washington on Saturday, April 27th. Both men will be supported by the Sounds Of Jamaica backing band.

Their west coast tour swing will also include dates in California, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado and Arizona.

Meet Monifa Goss ‘Pon Di Endz’ On February 27th (@RuachRu)

monifa gossMonifa Goss is literally one of Jamaica’s fastest rising stars. Her accomplishments to date include: being the first runner up for the Digicel Rising Stars competition in 2016; being a recipient of the Marcus Garvey award alongside Ardenne High School Choir; being the 2014 winner for ‘Best Reggae Piece’ from the JCDC, as well as getting multiple gold medals for singing, acting and dancing. She has also won Roots FM’s “What’s The Verdict” on a number of occasions and was recently placed second on Empress Tashai’s Miami chart.

On Wednesday, February 27th, Monifa Goss will be performing at Ruach Ru’s PON DI ENDZ. The event will take place at Kgn10 Sports Bar & Grill – located at 1a Hillview Avenue (off Eastwood Park Road) – in Kingston, Jamaica. Admission is free before 10 PM, $500 JMD after.

Nas Will Perform ‘Illmatic’ With The Detroit Symphony Orchestra On March 5th (@Nas @DetroitPistons @DetroitSymphony)

NasThe Detroit Pistons present 13-time Grammy Award Nominee Nas, joined by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, as a culmination of Detroit Pistons Black History Month festivities at Orchestra Hall on Tuesday March 5th at 7:30 PM.

One of the most influential and talented MCs to ever hold a mic, Nas will perform his debut album Illmatic in classical style, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the record. Proceeds from the event will benefit programs that stem from the Detroit Pistons partnership with the DSO and the annual Sphinx Competition, which provides new opportunities to young African-American and Latino string players and the communities and audiences they serve.

The Detroit Pistons and DSO have a multi-year partnership aimed to enhance music and education programming for Detroit youth. Financial commitments from Pistons owner Tom Gores, Vice Chairman Arn Tellem and the Detroit Pistons Foundation have expanded the DSOs Civic Youth Ensemble offerings for Detroit students.

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Poet, Singer & Activist Sunni Patterson Will Headline FAMU’s Harambee Festival On Feb. 23rd (@SUNNIPATTERSON)

sunni pattersonOn Saturday, February 23rd, Florida A & M University (located in Tallahassee) will be hosting the FAMU’s Harambee Festival, an event dedicated to unity in the community. The organizers are promising a day filled with live musical performances, vendors from across the region, cultural arts, workshops, fashion and food.

The highly acclaimed international artist Sunni Patterson has been confirmed as one of the headliners. Patterson, having performed at the Essence Festival and on HBO’s Def Jam, is expected to bring an artistic fusion of poetry, activism, and beautiful music to the event.