Novel-T and her team have shared the remake of “Tough Like a Diamond,” a record that was first released as a single years ago but has since been updated by musicians Derrick Barnett, Howard Perry Ricketts, and Michael “Mikey Bassie” Henry.

Although “Tough Like a Diamond” is one of Novel-T‘s biggest songs to date, changes were made to the original rhythm-and-blues-sounding version, converting it to a full reggae record. It is now more upbeat and rhythmic, especially to reggae lovers. What’s more, the theme of never giving up or backing down seems more pronounced on the remix; as such, the song is still an anthem for women all over.

“Tough Like a Diamond” is featured on Novel-T‘s latest album, “Survivor,” which was shared last summer. In addition to “Tough Like a Diamond,” the project also has ten equally captivating tracks, which all showcase Novel-T‘s vocal prowess. “Survivor” is available on all Apple Music, Spotify, iTunes, and all other streaming platforms. 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “SURVIVOR”

On Saturday, March 8th, members of the Marley family will gather at the Bob Marley Museum (56 Hope Road) in Kingston, Jamaica, to celebrate the life (birthday) of Jo Mersa Marley, Stephen Marley‘s son and the grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley.

The Marley Brothers—Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani, and Damian—will be featured, as well as some of the younger Marley kids. Doors will open at 8pm local time, and there is an entrance fee of J$5,000. Click here to buy tickets.

In the first quarter of 2024, Reggae Vibes Music, the Jamaican record label with offices in New York, Atlanta, and Kingston, shared the “Natural Vibes Riddim.” Initially, the album only featured Busy Signal, Jah Cure, Turbulence, Pressure Busspipe, Powerman, Lutan Fyah, Kurtiouss, Jay Shephard, Rufftop Rock I, and Ginjah. However, subsequent to the release, they added Kenyan singer Cathy Matete, Chilean reggae sing-jay Balaguero, and Jamaican recording artists Dreama and Menny More.

The “Natural Vibes Riddim” has been aptly described as a compilation of hits! Every song has, and continues to enjoy, steady rotation on reggae platforms worldwide. A couple of the tracks have even gotten visuals, which has contributed to the rhythm’s consistent presence in the media. The latest music video from the “Natural Vibes Riddim” is for Jay Shephard‘s “Higher.” Shot and edited by Brice Media Films Entertainment, the clip premiered on Reggaeville’s YouTube channel on February 18, 2025.

Jay Shephard is an established reggae-dancehall artist from Nassau, Bahamas. Although he has an extensive catalogue, both he and his longtime supporters agree that “Higher” is special because it was recorded after he survived a gunshot to his face. Also, according to Shephard, prior to being shot, he was not able to sing. So in an ironic twist, something that was meant to end his life (being shot) has actually added to his life by giving him a skill he did not have before.

All songs on the “Natural Vibes Riddim” are available on streaming platforms, and the music videos for Jah Cure‘s “How Can I Explain,”Kurtiouss‘ “This Love For You,” and now Jay Shephard‘s “Higher” can be viewed on YouTube.

Italian reggae group Mellow Mood has just shared the lead single from their upcoming album. The track, titled “Pull Up,” is a collaboration done with Jamaican singer Romain Virgo, who delivered a strong heartfelt verse on the bouncy reggae rhythm.

The official video for “Pull Up” premiered on Mellow Mood‘s YouTube channel on February 10th, five days after the song went live on streaming platforms. If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.

The Windward / Leeward Maroons will present an event called ‘Cudjoe Salute’ from February 27th to March 1st, 2025. As the name implies, this affair was conceptualized to honor and celebrate the life and works of Captain Cudjoe, one of the greatest of the Maroon leaders. 

‘Cudjoe Salute’ will be held at the Maroon Town Community Center in St. James (Jamaica) and it will feature some of reggae’s most prominent Rastafarian artists. Confirmed are Sizzla, Ras Shiloh, Anthony B, Andrew Tosh, Bushman, Turbulence, Pressure Busspipe, I Wayne, Miriam Simone, Isha Bel, and that is just to name a few. 

Children are allowed free entrance, while adults will have to pay J$1,000.

“What a night! What a vibe! What a celebration!

On behalf of Reggae & Kulturforening Jam Link International we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made Bob Marley’s 80th Birthday Celebration – Live Reggae Fest an experience we’ll never forget!

To our incredible artists—your music and energy brought the spirit of Marley alive. DJ Henning, Line Hassall Thomsen, Slo Down Reggae Band, One Love Marley Band, Joseph Still Cool, Skarra Mucci and Omar Perry—your performances were absolutely electric and truly embodied Bob’s legacy!

A special thank you to One Love Marley Band for stepping up to support Omar Perry. You rose to the challenge, put in the preparation and delivered an unforgettable performance. Respect to the drummer—despite battling back pain you showed up and gave it your all. Massive respect!

To our hardworking volunteers—your dedication from logistics to backstage management ensured everything ran smoothly. You were the unsung heroes behind the scenes!

A huge shout-out to Henzel and Ella Rosa for the mouth-watering homemade catering and to Henrik for hosting such a wonderful program that set the perfect tone for the evening.

To our amazing vendors—thank you for bringing your unique collections of jewelry, tea, coffee, art, T-shirts and vinyl records which added such a personal touch to the celebration.

To our media partners—Maria Jackson 27 Magazine, GAFFA Magazine and Musicmagasine—thank you for capturing the essence of this event and sharing it with the world. And a big thank you to everyone who created shout-out videos, liked, shared or encouraged friends to attend. We truly appreciate your support!

A special thank you to VoxHall and the entire venue team for providing such a fantastic space and ensuring this event went off without a hitch.

We also want to give a huge shout-out to our Sound & Technical Team and Light Technicians—your expertise made every beat, every lyric and every light shine perfectly creating the perfect atmosphere for the night.

Much love to Pica Pica Wine Café for hosting the Pre-Party, setting the perfect tone for the evening and to Madam Cuba for keeping the vibes alive at the Afterparty with an incredible set from DJ King Kenny—what an amazing way to wrap up the celebration!

To our wonderful audience—you came from all corners of the globe—from the UK, Berlin, Hamburg, Spain, Brussels, Malmö, Copenhagen, Odense and Aalborg—bringing love, unity and that undeniable reggae spirit. Your energy truly made the night magical!

And last but certainly not least, a huge thank you to our Organizing & Planning Team—the visionaries behind the scenes who made all of this possible. From months of preparation to the final moments on stage, your dedication, passion and love for reggae culture made this celebration come alive!

Bob Marley stood for peace, love and unity and on Saturday night we truly embodied his message. This was more than just a concert—it was a movement, a family, a celebration of life and music!

And guess what? We’ll do it all again in 2026 for Bob Marley’s 81st!

Thank you all! Until we meet again—One Love, One Heart!

Jah Bless from all of us at Team Jam Link International.”