London, England -- Popular personality Mixmaster J, aka "English General," continues to expand his brand, scoring as co-host of the first annual Caribbean Afro Music Awards (CAMA) and performer at the City Splash Festival in London, UK recently.
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Poet, Musician and Author Gil Scott-Heron Inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as Early Influencer
Washington, D.C. — Legendary poet, musician and author Gil Scott-Heron will be inducted posthumously in the “Early Influencer” category among the 2021 class of inductees at the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held October 30th at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, Cleveland, Ohio. Scott-Heron, who died in 2011, will be represented by family at the ceremony. “We are thrilled by this honor,” said Rumal Rackley, Scott-Heron’s son and Administrator of his estate.
MIAMI, FLORIDA - Dancehall star Konshens announces the release date for his upcoming album titled Red Reign on his social media platforms. The fifth solo studio album from the Jamaican artist is set to drop on Friday, November 12. The announcement was made through a series of red-themed promotional photos and videos released on his instagram page previewing the type of music audiences should expect from the latest project. It also included the release of the official album artwork. Red Reign is inspired by Konshens' signature red hair and his dominance in the genre. His reign over reggae continues post-pandemic with an edgier sound and an evolution of the artist himself.
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange says that she is happy with how Jamaica was showcased in the new James Bond film, No Time To Die.
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - The US has quickly become the Carnival capital of the world, the pandemic having forced the relocation of many of the Caribbean’s Soca artists, but even before that there were Soca artists like De Postman who represented hard for the genre.
New York, New York - Against all odds, singer Joseph Velvet has released his debut album "Perseverance." The suitably titled effort is a true testament to the talent's long journey in the music business and overcoming numerous obstacles, including a motor vehicle accident, resulting spinal injuries, decades of rehabilitation and bouts of depression.
ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands – The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) continues to take the lead in ushering in the return of post-pandemic festivals and events with the staging of a “Soca on the Pier” outdoor event on the island of St. Croix.
New York, NY - Today, the multi-award-winning and Billboard chart topping, Sean Paul reunites with Sia to release their club anthem “Dynamite” – an indisputable pop banger to round out the year. Produced by Banx & Ranx and Greg Kurstin (Adele, Pink, The Foo Fighters), the upbeat single relies on dancehall-centric beats, Sia’s trademark quavering voice as she belts “Light me up and set me free,” and Sean’s undeniable dance inducing riffs.
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - There’s something very extraordinary that happens when the right people link up. It’s even better when it’s a musical meet-up and the synergy’s so strong that the song speaks volumes, even pre-promo. US based Soca artist, Julius has dropped a bomb, and he’s not alone on the move. He’s roped in Grenada’s Jab King, Tallpree in what can only be described as a nuclear reactor for the 2022 Soca experience.
London, England - Popular personality Mixmaster J, aka "English General," continues to expand his brand, scoring recently as co-host of the first annual Caribbean Afro Music Awards (CAMA) and performer at the City Splash Festival in London, UK.
New York, NY- South-Florida artist, Hush Forte, releases his groovy self-produced single, “Greatest Fault,” today. The producer, composer, rapper, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist releases the new track as he gears up to release his full-length project, Look Closely.
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - A world without entertainment would be so dull. In the past two years, Trinidad and Tobago in particular, has experienced an entertainment drought as Covid-19 restrictions forced the abrupt and strongly enforced government shut down of an industry that fuels economic livelihood for countless people.
Kingston, Jamaica - Powerhouse Reggae and Dancehall artists and collaborators Badda General and ZJ Liquid are pleased to announce "The Barrel Tour." Named after their massive "The Barrel" (Gold Up Records) collabo and remix featuring Shatta Wale and Stylo G, the explosive tour will kick off in November.
