Garvey One Destiny Concert

The upcoming Garvey One Destiny Concert, which will take place at the National Arena (Arthur Wint Drive) in Kingston, Jamaica, on Sunday, October 20, 2024, will feature a diverse artist lineup, covering gospel, reggae, dancehall, and ska. 

With support from the Jamaica National Group (JN), the event will see the likes of Sizzla Kalonji, Beenie Man, Jahshii, Queen Ifrica, Nesbeth, Bongo Herman, Candy Isaacs, Gem Myers, Nana EQ, Lutan Fyah, Fab 5, and DJ Powa hitting the stage. Starting time is 5:00 p.m.

General admission is J$7,000, while VIP is J$8,500. All proceeds will support the Marcus Garvey in Schools Foundation.

Bounty Killer Will Be Back In The United Kingdom This November

UK-based fans and supporters of dancehall legend Bounty Killer are psyched after learning that the deejay will be doing two major shows in Britain this November. 

The first is the Legends of Legends concert happening at the OVO Arena in Wembley on Sunday, November 17, which will be jointly headlined by both Beenie Man and Baby Cham. A few days later, on Sunday, November 24, Bounty will perform at the Forum (52-54 Dale End) in Birmingham. Here he will be supported by his longtime friend and colleague Richie Stephens, as well as emerging artist Wilful Skilful.  

With his ongoing weekly commitments here at home (Jamaica) plus his overseas engagements, it goes without saying that Bounty maintains a busy schedule. Keep in mind that in addition to his public appearances, he continues to record and release new music. As a matter of fact, one of his recent releases, Ball A Roll, produced by Pandemic Records & Ent. LLC, is now trending, and depending on how big it gets, it may further exacerbate his already pressed agenda.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “BALL A ROLL”

Rajah Dalla Shares New Dancehall Single “It’s OK”

Watzh You Frenz Records presents “It’s OK,” a new dancehall single penned and performed by independent recording artist and producer Rajah Dalla, who is also co-founder of the aforementioned imprint. “It’s OK” is a love song in which Rajah Dalla expresses his feelings for the lady in his life. It was released on September 1, 2024, and can be streamed and downloaded from all music platforms.

Bugle’s New Album “Apex” Is Out Now On All Music Platforms

Jamaican reggae-dancehall artist Bugle has just released the follow-up to his 2021 16-track record “Toxicity.” The new album, “Apex,” went live on streaming platforms last Friday, August 23rd, via Bugle’s own An9ted Entertainment and Evidence Music.

“Apex,” which also has sixteen tracks, features collaborations with Ras Shadai, Damian Marley, Buju Banton, Capleton, Rorystonelove, Tifa, Gihrl, Chaps, Barrington Levy, Military Man, and Maxi Priest. Click here to download “Apex” from your preferred digital music store.

Caribbean Culture Will Be On Display In NY On Sept. 1st

The culinary, artistic, musical, and social elements that are representative of people from the Caribbean will be on full display at the forthcoming Oracabessa Caribbean Music Festival on Sunday, September 1st, at Roy Wilkins Park (Merrick Boulevard) in Queens, New York.

Patrons will groove to the sounds of reggae, soca, dancehall, and more from the likes of Marcia Griffiths, Edwin Yearwood, Lady G, Mr. Easy, Terry Linen, Louie Culture, Patrice Roberts, and others. Tickets, which are currently going for US$55.20, can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Bounty Killer Links With Pandemic Records For New Single “Ball A Roll”

Legendary dancehall deejay Rodney Basil Price, known professionally as Bounty Killer, has a new single called “Ball a Roll.” It’s a hardcore tune that was released last week on August 16, and it comes to us courtesy of Pandemic Records & Entertainment LLC, an imprint that has surged to the forefront of the reggae-dancehall industry. 

“Ball a Roll” is what members of the dancehall community refer to as a ladies tune. On this one, Killer uses his deep bass voice to detail his experiences as they relate to his personal life. He talks about how he approaches women and then confidently shares the fact that his advances are usually welcomed and even celebrated.

For their part, the team at Pandemic Records gave Bounty a banging dancehall rhythm on which to voice. This is worth noting because recently there has been a lot of talk about the transformation of dancehall beats from its authentic aggressive nature to a more watered-down, trap-fused sound. “Ball a Roll,” which is now available on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, and all other streaming platforms, is original dancehall. Listeners may disagree with Bounty Killer‘s message, but no one can question the authenticity of the music. 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “BALL A ROLL”

Mr. Pike Brings Back The “Old School Vibes”

Singer, songwriter, producer, and deejay Rory Pike, who is publicly known as Mr. Pike, is advocating for the return of 90s and early 2000s dancehall. The Jamaica-born Atlanta-based recording artist said as much in his single “Old School Vibes,” shared on Digital One Music’s “Trichotomy the Album.”
 
On the Baijing Riddim, which is one of three instrumentals on the forenamed LP, Mr. Pike questions the creativity, or lack thereof, of the reggae-dancehall songs being published today. He made a clarion call to the new school performers, suggesting they take pride in their craft by raising their standards. Pike also touched on the dark, dirty, derogatory nature of the tunes that are now flooding the zone, and he gave a concise history lesson on the culture surrounding Jamaican music.   
 
Mr. Pike‘s “Old School Vibes” was well written and delivered. Most importantly, it’s a timely track that should be heard by everyone who sincerely loves and appreciates authentic reggae and dancehall music.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “OLD SCHOOL VIBES”