On Saturday, November 23, all the members of Youthful Praise (new and old) will join JJ Hairston at The Gathering Place (4703 Marlboro Pike) in Capitol Heights, Maryland, D.C., for a Live Reunion Recording. This is a four-hour session that will commence at 6:00 p.m. and end at 10:00 p.m. local time. Click here for tickets.
90s dancehall deejay Frisco Kid, who is known for hits like “Tink We Nice,” “Rubbers,” “Little And Cute,” and so much more, will be performing at the upcoming 90’s Playground party happening on October 19 at Plantation Cove in St. Ann, Jamaica.
This is 100% retro dance that will only feature music from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. DJ Ashile has also been confirmed and, as such, will be on the ones and twos.
Zion Gate Family will be hosting the inaugural Reggae Roots Festival on November 9th, 2024, at the Buxton Community Centre Ground in Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana. This event aims to celebrate reggae music as well as Rastafarian culture and lifestyle.
Reggae Roots Festival will be headlined by beloved Jamaican Rastafarian sing-jay Anthony B, who will be joined and supported by Fyah Fred, Mark Batson, Little Africa, Alabama, First Born, and other emerging and established Guyanese artists and selectors.
Tonya P, a distinguished singer-songwriter of Canadian and Jamaican descent, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the reggae genre. As the daughter of Clive ‘Kubba’ Pringle, a respected music promoter, Tonya P‘s affinity for music is deeply ingrained. However, her success is the result of dedicated craftsmanship and a passion for creating inspirational content.
On Sunday, September 29, 2024, Tonya P‘s efforts were formally acknowledged at the inaugural Reggae North Music Awards, held at The Rose Theatre in Brampton, Ontario. She received the prestigious Songwriter of the Year and Reggae Song of the Year(female) awards for her 2023 single Free, produced by Jahni Record.
This accolade holds particular significance, as the Reggae North Music Awards are committed to elevating and honoring individuals who have profoundly shaped Canada’s reggae and dancehall landscape. Tonya P‘s wins underscore her vital role within the genre.
While she celebrates these wins, Tonya P and her team are also simultaneously promoting her recently released single, Rise.
Banner, the newest single by Rastafarian recording artist Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, is both imperative and timely as it deals with the unfortunate gang wars happening across Jamaica. On a hip-hop rhythm, Gong explains the trap that so many young men are unfortunately getting caught up in as they impulsively chase money and, in some cases, notoriety.
The official video for Banner was shared on Marley‘s YouTube channel on October 8th, and the mp3 will be published on streaming platforms on October 11th. If you have not yet seen the captivating visual, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.
This past Tuesday, the 10th Annual Antigua Barbuda Global Music & Media Awards (ABGMA) announced the top finalists for the Island Groove Awards, Media Awards, and Gospel Music Awards via their official Facebook and Instagram pages.
With over 60 categories and 245,143 votes cast across three segments, the finalists represent the pinnacle of creative and media excellence and showcase the diverse talent in music, media, and entertainment from Antigua, the Caribbean, and beyond.
The ABGMA will kick off on Thursday, November 28, 2024 with an Empowerment Summit preceding the Embark Gospel Voice-Caribbean Edition Artist Showcase. The Summit will feature inspiring talks from industry professionals, including Andrew “Smilus” Dorsett, Lady C, and Shoggy Shoggz. It will be hosted by Dr. Apostle Stanshaw Cornelius, founder and chairperson of ABGMA and president/CEO of So Arise Music International.
Artists, musicians, and other industry professionals are invited to register to attend both the Empowerment Summit and the Embark Gospel Voice-Caribbean Edition Artist Showcase for free. Tickets are available for the general public. For additional information visit: soarisemusic.com/embarkgospelvoicecaribbean. This incredible event will celebrate the best in music, media, and gospel artistry.
Excitement is building for the upcoming Rock the Bells Cruise, happening on November 13-17. The Norwegian Gem leaves the Port of Miami on November 13 at 3:30 p.m. and will make stops in Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau in The Bahamas before returning to Miami.
The impressive lineup includes Busta Rhymes, Method Man & Redman, Jadakiss, Scarface, Rakim, Talib Kweli, Digable Planets, Twista, Goodie Mob, Sa-Roc, and others. Some of hip-hop’s best DJs are also on the program: Kid Capri, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Mannie Fresh, Kool DJ Red Alert, DJ Epps, and that is just to name a few. For more info, visit rockthebellscruise.com.
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