On Sunday, November 12th, 2023, between the hours of 1 and 10pm, the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival – which is being presented in association with Publix – will take place at Miramar Regional Park in Miramar, Florida.

The event will feature performances by local and international artists, with Morgan Heritage confirmed as the headline act. Additionally, there will be lots of food, kids activities, exhibitions, and culinary pavilions. Passes can be purchased on caribtix-dot–com.

Long after it was first shared as a single, Thank You, the lead track on Causion‘s latest EP is still garnering great reviews. What’s more, all the positive assessments are now coming from actual reggae selectors who are active in the industry. 

Here is what DJ Shaun Fisher of The HillTop Radio Show had to say about it: “This track is fire, has a old school reggae feel from the 90s. This is also a cross over to R&B radio. I’ve loaded up on my streaming radio station.”

The above statement was bolstered by Master K (RG2 Radio), who added: “This tune can be played in any setting, it can be used for when you want to give thanks, also when anyone does good for someone and we all need to give thanks at sometime or another.”

Finally, Tracy Moore, the host of Reggae Shack on KWNK 97.7 FM, wrote the following: “Thank you” delivers the credit to Jah, but also calls for a positive and resolute approach to adversity. Causion’s smoky yet gently forceful vocal style rests comfortably on top of the cheerful yet unrelenting backing riddim, adding up to a track you’ll want to take in and apply to your own challenges.”

Several other top-tier ratings were collected from radio, mixtape, and club deejays located in various parts of the world. The consensus is that this song has all the ingredients to be a massive breakout hit; and most importantly, it’s timeless. If you have not done so as yet, stream this and other amazing songs on Causion‘s EP, The Mission Is In Progress.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “THE MISSION IS IN PROGRESS”

International reggae artists Maxi Priest and Stephen Marley will join bassist and singer George Porter Jr. & His Phunky Friends at the 2023 International Arts Fest in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The multi-day event, set for October 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th, will take place at Crescent Park, Mandeville Wharf (2300 North Peters Street). Additional information and links to tickets are available at iafnola-dot-com.

A couple months ago (specifically on July 21st), Trench Town recording artist Hugh English, in collaboration with California based producer and music executive Josh Harris, shared a powerful reggae single called Where Do We Go From Here.

The men are now following up with its official video, which premiered on YouTube two days ago (September 24th). The visuals show clips of Hugh English performing the song, people going about their daily lives, and random commonplace shots, all captured in various locations in Jamaica. Editing was done in the U.S. by a member of Josh Harris‘ creative team.

Where Do We Go From Here is available on iTunes, Apple Music, Deezer, Spotify, Tidal, and all other streaming platforms – courtesy of Big Feet Records – and the video can be viewed on YouTube.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE”