Following his nomination for a GRAMMY with his last full album (2021's ROYAL), Jesse Royal returns with this powerful, rousing track speaking about ways to fight for justice, uplift his community, and move forward. This is the first new song from Jesse (besides features on other artists’ tunes) since ROYAL and begins his next cycle of releases, which will culminate in a new EP later this year. He is joined on “Hope” by superstar Romain Virgo, whose 2015 reggae version of Sam Smith's "Stay With Me" topped the charts in numerous Caribbean countries, and whose 2018 album, Lovesick, hit number one on the Billboard reggae chart. The combination of both singers over a propulsive track produced by Sean Alaric provides one of the most powerful singles you will hear this year.
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New York, New York - World renowned Nigerian singer and songwriter Timaya, also known as Don Dada and Egberi Papa 1 of Bayelsa, releases his new single “My Moto” today. The track is from his upcoming album, which is highly anticipated by his fans and music lovers worldwide.
New York, NY - “MAWD!” The newest single from Haitian American artist / songwriter, Jay Burna. Just in time for the summer, the Keylow-produced cut is the perfect song to get people pumped up for all the season’s upcoming festivities. The track features STARR, and the two artists perfectly complement one another to deliver a fun, energetic record that everyone can vibe to.
New York, NY – Two-time GRAMMY-Award-winning artist, songwriter and producer Shaggy drops "Whine & Jumping" with soca's sweetheart Patrice Roberts. The song is part of Shaggy's soca-inspired EP, In the Mood, dropping Friday, May 12th. In a coordinated release, the official "Whine & Jumping" music video debuts the same day on Shaggy's YouTube channel.
With hit songs aplenty throughout his 35-year career, Wayne Wonder has earned his place among dancehall’s royalty. Those tracks have not only kept him busy, but seen him perform for pop and reggae audiences.
Throughout his 50-plus years in the music business, singer Joseph Benaiah has worked with some of reggae’s greats, as a musician and an artist. He called on some legends when he began working on Vision With Faith, his sixth album, which was released in February.
Antiguan singer Causion plans to give himself a nice birthday present on June 24 with the release of ‘Mission in Progress’, his seven-song EP.
New York, New York - There's a sizzlin' collabo coming your way from Natesha and Mr Easy! Just in time for summer, the duo will deliver "Hot Boy," which is bound to rock many a playlist, radio and clubs.
Yokohama, Japan - The international Mighty Crown sound system presents the "Far East Reggae Cruise," July 15-20, 2023. The 8x world champion sound invites travelers from around the world to join them for this once in a lifetime experience on Japan's first ever music cruise, as they commemorate their sound's forthcoming retirement.
New York, New York --Irish and Chin will host a celebration of life for Ricky Trooper's daughter Brianna McKoy at their Sound Chat Media studio and office on Saturday, May 13 at 8 PM ET in Queens, NY. The company, which has been at the forefront of sound system culture for over 25 years, is convening members of the sound system fraternity to gather and personally give Ricky Trooper (Garfield McKoy) the strength and encouragement he needs to get through such a tough time.
Arguably the most influential dancer to come out of Jamaica and the Caribbean, Gerald “Bogle” Levy captured the imagination of most people who came in touch with him. Eighteen years after his death, his charismatic personality still has that effect.
Brooklyn, NY - After discovering Marie-Claire Giraud from her NPR Tiny Desk Contest submission, Brooklyn NY record label Leesta Vall Records, has reached out to the Dominica-born, Bronx-raised Jazz singer, to perform in it’s “Direct-to-Vinyl Live Sessions,” where on May 22nd 2023, she will record her original song “CHASIN’ RAINBOWS.”
As Sizzla Kalonji approaches the end of his 13 City Japan Everlasting Tour, he has been nominated for two awards at the 40th Anniversary of IRAWMA. With 3 shows left of performing in cities like Ibaraki, Kagoshima, Fukuoka, Yokohama, Sizzla fans have been full of joy and excitement as he and Al Pachino Music, Breadback Productions, and 868 Music rock Reggae throughout Japan.