Yellowman, the original dancehall king, will be performing at Moe’s Alley – 1535 Commercial Way – in Santa Cruz, California on Thursday, May 9th. He will be supported by local rocksteady and reggae band Boom Draw, as well as selector DJ Spleece.
This is a twenty-one and older event that’s scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. (local time). There will be an entrance fee of US$35.00, however, US$30.00 early bird tickets are now available via Ticket Web.
On May 10th, British reggae group Aswad will release their new album, Live in London, via SMC Records, a division of The Spaine Music Company. This is a ten-track LP that was literally recorded live in the heart of London. It is now available for pre-order on Apple Music and Spotify.
International recording artist Perfect Giddimani, who is known for creating roots music, has ventured into the now trending sound of trap-reggae. For those not in the know, this is reggae from Jamaica fused with American trap music.
Giddimani‘s newest single, Rice & Peas, which was released on April 5th via Mystic Firm Production, is a vibrant, rhythmic track that instantly captivates listeners. Lyrically, Perfect Giddimani, who is underrated as a lyricist, delivers a comical message proclaiming his status as a ‘clean Rasta’. Click here to download Rice & Peas.
The Prudential Foundation JA, a fifteen-year old charity with operations in Jamaica and Nigeria, will be having a Sip & Paint on Saturday, May 4th. It will be at Regardless (The Manley Centre), located at 4 Washington Drive in Kingston, Jamaica.
The event’s objective is to raise funds for Prudential’s flagship program, Celebrations Are Sweeter When Shared. Attendees will be treated to performances by reggae artists Hezron and Capleton, and it will be hosted by Kei Dubb. There is a required J$13,000 contribution that includes snacks, entertainment, and material.
Redemption, the popular Caribbean music event series that’s presented by D’Bandit, will have its next staging on Friday, May 3rd, 2024 at Grand Bizarre – 15 Saskatchewan Road – in Toronto, Ontario.
It will be headlined by reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter Christopher Martin, who rose to prominence after winning the Digicel Rising Stars competition in 2005. Martin will be backed by his personal band. Click here to buy tickets.
Orthodoxy, performed by veteran Guyanese reggae artist Winston Irie, is a roots reggae song that was inspired by his Ethiopian Orthodox faith. It was produced by two highly respected musicians: Derrick Barnett (of The Statement Band), and Bernard Joseph (of 4/20 Records and the Selective Security Band).
Since it was first shared in the last quarter of 2023, Orthodoxy has been steadily growing in reggae communities worldwide and has now officially broken through in the West African nation of Ghana, where it is considered a hit. Additionally, as of this writing (April 25, 2024) Orthodoxy is #2 on Clinton Lindsay’s popular New York reggae chart.
It is clear that Canada-based reggae-dancehall artist Bomma has been through a lot. This conclusion was reached after listening to his latest single, Stronger, a rap-fused reggae tune done with his musical brother and friend Davii.
On the record, Bomma uses a timeless proverbial phrase, namely: “The pain the pressure makes me stronger,” to set the theme of the song. He then goes on to make several declarations, all of which seems to be rooted in his faith in both himself as a man, and the God that he serves.
Stronger is what Jamaicans commonly refer to as a ‘reality tune.’ This is the kind of record you play when you’re either going through, or have survived real life challenges. Davii, who added only a couple of lines, stayed in the same lane as Bomma. He kept it spiritual and hopeful.
Released on April 19, 2024, Stronger was produced by Simon Malik aka Dubai, who initially reached out to Bomma asking him to voice on the rhythm. Bomma then invited Davii to join him. Stronger can be streamed and/or downloaded from all music platforms.
