NEGRIL, Jamaica – The much-anticipated Reggae Marathon is simply across the nook, set to happen this Sunday, December 3 in Negril, Jamaica. This iconic occasion not solely indicators the start of Jamaica’s winter tourism season, but in addition serves as a celebration of range, with contributors from all over the world eagerly getting ready to … [Read more…]
by Howard Campbell SOUTH FLORIDA – When saxophonist Dean Fraser approached Shuga to be a part of VP Data’ Reggae Christmas Classics, she immediately jumped on board. Shuga covers Mariah Carey’s All I Need For Christmas is You for the 11-song album which was launched November 24. “I’ve all the time liked this tune, it brings … [Read more…]
NEW YORK – VP Information is about to share Reggae Christmas Classics, a star-studded covers album that blendsthe spirit of the season with the rhythms and heat of the islands. Will probably be out there on CD and digitally on November 24. Pre-save right here. A various solid of artists reimagined these 9 vacation classics, … [Read more…]
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Samory I, one in every of Jamaica’s most promising reggae artists to look at, releases his eagerly-awaited solo debut album Energy together with a brand new video for its single “Exterior” feat. Lila Iké, out as we speak, Nov 17, 2023, by way of Overstand Leisure and Straightforward Star Data. The LP follows … [Read more…]
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Capleton has hit #1 on Canada’s Itunes Reggae charts. The tune entitled “Hottest Area” is produced by Contractor Music and Makonnen Blake Hannah. Hottest Area is featured on the album “Tropical Home Cruises to Jamaica – The Asian Version”, which was up for Grammy Consideration for Finest Reggae Album. The tune additionally … [Read more…]
by Howard Campbell SOUTH FLORIDA – Three earlier winners will contest the Finest Reggae Album class on the 2024 Grammy Awards, scheduled for February 4 on the Crypto.com Enviornment in Los Angeles. Burning Spear (No Destroyer), Beenie Man (Simma) and Buju Banton (Born For Greatness) go for his or her third and second wins, respectively. Buju … [Read more…]
by Howard Campbell SOUTH FLORIDA – Most non-Jamaican reggae artists are desperate to make an affect in Jamaica, thought of by music pundits the hardest market to overcome. Kevens had that feeling for a while, and he has lastly made his mark there. Authorized Dreamers, his track about undocumented migrants in the US, is at … [Read more…]
OCHO RIOS, Jamaica – The Reggae Marathon, for a lot of, is essentially the most transfixing occasion on the semi-professional operating calendar. City marathons, such because the New York Marathon and the London Marathon, pressure runners via blocks and boroughs of densely packed buildings and labyrinthian streets. “The magic moments of Jamaica, of operating in Negril, … [Read more…]
CHICAGO – Martin’s Worldwide, the producer of 4 fashionable particular occasions with the assist of NBC TV Anchor and former President of The Nationwide Affiliation of Black Journalists, Artwork Norman revealed its 2024 Awards and Festivals calendar on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023. Kingston, Jamaica for the final 4 consecutive years, has been the host metropolis … [Read more…]
Plantation, Florida – On Saturday, February 10, 2024, in celebration of Reggae Month, the story of the Caribbean’s most prolific music style shall be offered to South Florida in a daring new means. The inaugural historic retrospective and live performance occasion “Reggae Family tree – The Origins, Evolution and Affect of Jamaican Music”. A reggae … [Read more…]