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Music Sean Paul Releases ‘Scorcha,’ a 16-Track Eighth Album With Sia, Gwen Stefani, Shenseea, Damian Marley and Nicky Jam
The Dutty Rock boss returns on May 27, 2022 through Island Records with Scorcha — sixteen tracks recorded across Kingston, Los Angeles, Montreal, Miami and New York, led by the Gwen Stefani and Shenseea collaboration ‘Light My Fire,’ and an album-release show at The Novo in Los Angeles the same night.
By JamaicansMusic Editorial
Music JaRIA Honour Awards 2022: Yaksta’s ‘Ambition’ Is Song of the Year, Joby Jay Breaks Through as Jamaica’s Diamond Jubilee Is Marked
The Jamaica Reggae Industry Association staged its 2022 Honour Awards virtually on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. Pama Records took the Lifetime Achievement Award, Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith was honoured for mentorship, Barrington Levy, Jacob Miller and J.C. Lodge were named icons, and a new Diamond Jubilee award recognised Marcus Garvey, Bob Marley and Louise Bennett-Coverley.
By JamaicansMusic Editorial
Music Mighty Diamonds Lose Tabby and Bunny in the Same Week
Lead singer Donald ‘Tabby’ Shaw was shot dead in a Kingston drive-by on March 29, 2022. Three days later, on April 1, harmony singer Fitzroy ‘Bunny’ Simpson died in hospital after a long battle with diabetes. Only Lloyd ‘Judge’ Ferguson remains of the trio that made Right Time.
By JamaicansMusic Editorial
Music Earth Hour 2022 Live
Watch the live stream of the 2022 Earth Hour concert.
By Alex Morrissey
How this media platform strives to Preserve and Showcase Jamaican Music to the World
From its inception in 1995, Jamaica’s music has been an important part of Jamaicans.com, the premier online community for those interested in all things Jamaica, and in 2021, reflecting its importance, Jamaicans.com was recognized for preserving and promoting Jamaica's music with an award from the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA)
By Contributed
Music Bob Marley Earthstrong Celebration 2022 LIVE
Tune in live at 12:00 PM on February 6 2022
By Contributed
Music Watch Earth Hour 2021 Live
Join us for an acoustic concert on Earth Hour!
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Music Frederick Nathaniel ‘Toots’ Hibbert, 1942–2020: Jamaica Mourns the Man Who Named Reggae
Toots Hibbert dies peacefully at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Kingston on Friday, September 11, 2020, aged 77, surrounded by his family — two weeks after releasing Got to Be Tough and days after intensive care for Covid-like symptoms.
By JamaicansMusic Editorial
Press Releases Sizzla Gets in The Mix With ‘The Mixer’ Live Onstage
Popular television programme Onstage will be hosting a live performance special on their YouTube platform ‘Onstage TV’ to over 420,000 subscribers worldwide.
By Contributed
Music ‘Got to Be Tough’: Toots Hibbert’s Final Album Arrives After a Decade Away, August 2020
Ten years after his last studio set, Toots and the Maytals return with Got to Be Tough — eight songs of struggle, warning and resilience recorded with Zak Starkey and Keith Richards’s son. Two days after release, Hibbert is admitted to hospital in Kingston.
By JamaicansMusic Editorial
Stefflon Don Teams Up with Kalpee on New Track - ‘Gimme De Ting’
With an increased buzz surrounding the single ‘One More Night” (Gimme De Ting’) by Kalpee, international recording artiste Stefflon Don has teamed up with the Trinbagonian artiste on the track.
By Contributed
Press Releases Reggae Sumfest 2020 Connecting Fans Worldwide Through Virtual Extravaganza
With Covid 19 pandemic preventing artistes and musicians from performing and connecting with their fans live worldwide, Reggae Sumfest has stepped in to bridge the gap and bring Jamaican artistes and their global fans back together.
By Contributed
Press Releases Reggae Sumfest 2020 Back This Summer Live on Facebook and Instagram
The Sumfest team has forged a groundbreaking partnership with Facebook and Instagram to host a virtual celebration of Reggae Sumfest that will potentially reach millions and millions of viewers.
By Contributed
Kim Nain Thrills For Reggae Month
Singer/Songwriter Kim Nain is not slowing down anytime soon. From her November 2018 album, ‘Deal Wid It’ to the crowd favorite ‘Marijuana’ and her latest duo with Naomi Cowan, ‘Need Me’ she has kept the momentum going.
By Contributed
Press Releases Jah9 Keeps It Light As A Feather On New Single And Video "Ma'at (Each Man)" Out Today- An Elevating Message Encouraging Self Care And Discipline
Jamaican singer and yogi Jah9 releases her brand new single “Ma’at (Each Man),” accompanied by a beautiful visual directed by Samo Kush I.
By VP Records
Press Releases Strictly The Best 60 Out November 22nd- 60th Edition Marked With History Making Live Broadcast From New York To Jamaica On ReTV
On November 22, 2019, VP Records will celebrate the 60th edition of one of the label's staple compilation brands, with the release of Strictly the Best Vol. 60 . The set includes current and breaking hits from some of the top artists in roots reggae and dancehall.
By VP Records
12 Inches Of Dub Available On Cd And Via Streaming Platforms For The First Time
Available on CD and via streaming platforms for the first time on November 8, 2019, "12 Inches Of Dub" is the spectacular and long lost dub companion to General Echo's 1980 Greensleeves album "12 Inches Of Pleasure", produced by reggae icon Henry "Junjo" Lawes.
By VP Records
Press Releases Christopher Martin Releases Video For "Dem Vex"
The new video for “Dem Vex” by Christopher Martin is out now. The single, off the “One Way” riddim, has all the makings of a self-anthem.
By VP Records
Down In Jamaica Box Set To Be Released October 25th- The Official Product For VP Records 40th Anniversary
Down In Jamaica: 40 Years Of VP Records is the definitive anthology of the company that helped bring reggae and dancehall to the world
By VP Records
Press Releases Richie Spice Releases "Together We Stand"- Featured Track On Upcoming Strictly The Best 60
Roots Reggae veteran Richie Spice is back with new single “Together We Stand”, out today. The new single will also be a featured track on the upcoming Strictly the Best 60 out November 22nd on VP Records.
By VP Records
Reggae Culture Salute 2019 Pays Tribute To The Wailers
The Board of Directors of Coalition to Preserve Reggae Music (CPR) has announced that Reggae Culture Salute 2019 (RCS) will be a “Tribute to The Wailers,” in recognition of the trio’s contribution to the development and spread of the genre. According to Carlyle McKetty, president of CPR, this year’s event will take place at the Kumble Theater at One University Plaza, downtown Brooklyn, on Saturday, November 2nd.
By VP Records
Press Releases For Your Grammy Consideration: Three Titles From VP Records
Christopher Martin's sophomore album, And Then, is packed with pop-flavored mid-tempo cuts the singer calls ‘sugar reggae.’
By VP Records
Press Releases Busy Signal Releases "Parts Of The Puzzle" Album
Out October 4th on VP Records, the long-awaited, new studio album Parts of the Puzzle, from dancehall reggae star Busy Signal will be available worldwide for streaming and purchase on CD and vinyl LP.
By VP Records
Press Releases Notnice Launches New Album In Collaboration With Global Music Distributors ONErpm
On Thursday, August 8, 2019, Award-Winning Billboard Producer Ainsley ‘Notnice’ Morris of Notnice Records launched his first ‘non-riddim’ album, Kyng Midas, in collaboration with Global Music Distribution Company, ONErpm.
By Garrick Communications