On October 4th, roots reggae singer Samory I will publish the deluxe version of his 2023 album, “Strength.” To that end, he has just shared the official video for one of the songs that will be featured on it.
The new single, titled “Kingston Heat,” is a beautiful lovers-rock style reggae tune that comes with an equally stunning video. Click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.
Anticipation continues to grow for the 2024 Falmouth Reggae Festival, which will be on Friday, October 4th and Saturday, October 5th at the Princess Pavilion & Gyllyngdune Gardens (41 Melvill Road) in Falmouth, United Kingdom.
The event will have street food, merch tables, vendors, and live music performed on three stages. Some of the acts that will be passing through are Kabaka Pyramid, Linval Thompson, Da Fuchaman, Revelation Roots, Royal Marx, and many more. Click here for tickets.
On Saturday, September 28th, international recording artist Tarrus Riley, along with Dean Fraser and the Black Soil Band, will perform at the Oceanside Ballroom (1290 North Shore Road) in Revere, Massachusetts, which is located approximately 5 miles from downtown Boston. This is a 21 and older event that’s set to start at 9:00 p.m. local time. Click here to buy tickets.
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.
Recording artist Dollarman has finally released the follow-up to his trending single We Belong. The new record, titled So Tired, is an inspirational reggae song that, according to Dollarman, was written “to provide the words needed to assist people who can’t seem to find a way to stand up to whatever is forcing them to sit down.”
Shared on September 2nd, it was produced by Bernard Joseph, affectionately referred to as IOBI, and Dollarman for 420 Records and Dollarman‘s own imprint with the same name. This is the team that gave us We Belong. Although two versions of the track were released, selectors who have already been serviced have gravitated towards the more heavy-bass dub mix.
Though recorded in New York, where Dollarman is based, the backing vocals for So Tired were done in Miami by Naomi Trench (also known as Makedah). It was mixed in Jamaica by legendary record producer and sound engineer Karl Pitterson, who started out in the 1970s working at Studio One, Treasure Isle, Dynamics, etc. with the likes of Peter Tosh, Steele Pulse, Bob Marley, and others.
When asked what he would like listeners to take away from So Tired, Dollarman simply said, “When people listen to “So Tired,” I will like them to feel self-empowered. Motivated to stand up for themselves.” He also added the following: “I would like to mention to other artists that music without a message is no music at all. Let’s be responsible for what our younger ones listen to.”
So Tired is available on Apple Music, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music, Deezer, Tidal, Pandora, and YouTube Music.
A lot of people may not know the story of British reggae band the Cimarons, despite the fact that they’ve been active since the late 1960s. Thankfully, a new documentary called “Harder Than The Rock,” which was directed by Mark Warmington, will change that.
As of October 3rd, 2024, it will be released in theaters across the UK with at least 40 confirmed screenings. For information on when and where to watch “Harder Than The Rock,” visit harderthantherock.com.
A lot of Canadian reggae artists and producers are very concerned after learning that the JUNO Awards, which is Canada’s equivalent to the Grammys held in the United States, are planning to eliminate the Reggae Recording category.
It should be noted that they’re also planning to remove three other categories: Children’s Album, Christian/Gospel Album, and International Album of the year. When asked why they have taken this position, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences says the decision is part of a “broader set of updates” yet to be announced.
Canada has a robust reggae industry filled with artists, producers, promoters, and others. Since 1985, the JUNO’s have recognized and honored Reggae Recordings.
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