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KONSHENS DROPS VIDEO FOR HIS NEW SINGLE “TURN ME ON” Jamaican Dancehall Star Performs This Sat. May 27 at Miami’s Best of Best Concert & on Sun. June 11 at NYC’s Annual Hot 97 Summer Jam Fresh off his recent signing with EMPIRE and new collab with Chris Brown, Konshens drops more heat for the upcoming summer season. Watch his latest visual (directed by Jay Will) for his new single “Turn Me On,” available now on all digital platforms. The Jamaican dancehall star will perform the track this Sat. May 27 at Miami’s Best of Best Concert and on Sun. June 11 at NYC’s annual Hot 97 Summer Jam. SinceRead More
CHRONIXX ANNOUNCES HIS 2017 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR & TITLE OF DEBUT ALBUM Chronology Slated for Early 2017 Release WATCH First Visual “Majesty” From Album (Pitchfork Premiere) Jamaican roots artist Chronixx, a pioneering force in the contemporary reggae movement, is proud to announce his biggest tour to date and his debut album title, both named Chronology. This year alone, Chronixx & Zincfence Redemption Band headlined tours in Africa, Japan, Europe and North America and rocked major festival shows like Coachella (USA), Austin City Limits (USA), Lovebox (UK) and One Love (Italy) as well as supported the iconic UK rock band Stone Roses at Manchester City FootballRead More
QUEEN IFRICA WILL RELEASE HER THIRD STUDIO ALBUM CLIMB IN 2017 ON VP RECORDS Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley Featured on Opening Track  The Reggae Songstress Will Showcase New Album in NYC on Nov 16 The Jamaican award-winning singer, songwriter and social activist Queen Ifrica returns with her new studio album Climb in January 2017 on VP Records. The lyrical crusader calls for global change on the album and rallies comrades like Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley on the opening hip-hop tinged track “Truvosation.” She touches on key social issuesRead More
“Some people like to sing or want to sing.” says Hartford, CT-based Capsicum CEO and A&R Director Roger Meltzer, “but Tashina McKenzie needs to sing. It is the very air she breathes.” “I didn’t ask for this talent,” says Kingston singer-songwriter-performer Tashina. “It was given to me for a reason. I believe it is to inspire the hearts of people worldwide just as others before me have done. The way i see it, I’ve got nothing to lose; this is my passion. I believe I have a message to impartRead More
Conscious Reggae Gospel artiste Claudius England will be taking his international social outreach project, Reclaimed Territory, to Scotland this summer. The artiste, who has been executing this multi-faceted initiative since 2014, believes that projects to the prison populations, schools and churches—which seek to rehabilitate inmates and encourage and empower individuals to unearth their potential—provide hope for those persons to find their value of self and purpose. “I have always been interested in helping persons walk in their purpose and also to give them hope to become better people noRead More
JAH9 KICKS OFF ‘YEAR OF 9’ (2 + 0 + 1 + 6) WORLD TOUR AND RELEASES 9MM VOL 2: PRE-ALBUM GROUNDINGS ON JAH9.COM Reggaeville Premieres 18-Track Mix Today A Precursor to her Eagerly-Awaited Sophomore Album 9 (VP Records/Steam Chalice Records) Jamaican singer-songwriter and producer Jah9 starts her Year of 9 (2+0+1+6) World Tour, spanning North America, Europe and Africa. Her North American portion kicked off this Sat. July 23 at the Northwest World Reggae Fest in Portland and in Seattle on Sunday. Jul 24. The cross-continent run continues in Vancouver, Philadelphia, New York City, Rochester, Ithaca,Read More
The Two Back-to-Back Cruises on Norwergian Pearl Leaving from Miami with Jamaica Destinations Features Performances by Reggae’s Most Renowned Arists and Top Sound Systems Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Stephen “Ragga” Marley, Julian “Juju Royal” Marley, Kymani Marley, Super Cat Sly & Robbie, Mykal Rose with Sly and Robbie, Maxi Priest, Bounty Killer, Capleton, Jah Cure, Tarrus Riley, Busy Signal, Elephant Man, Barrington Levy, Third World, Morgan Heritage, Cham, Tanya Stephens, T.O.K, Protoje, Popcaan and Christopher Ellis. Stone Love, King Jammy’s Sound, Saxon Sound (feat. Tippa Irie, Papa Levi, Musclehead, MickeyRead More
Trinidad and Tobago-based producer Romie Rome delivers rich reggae vibes on his new compilation Heart of Love Riddim, now available worldwide from all major digital retailers from FOX FUSE. An electrifying radio personality at Trinidad’s #1 urban radio station RED 96.7 FM, Jerome “Romie Rome” Antoine delved into producing in 2014 and has been crafting hits ever since. His latest production Heart of Love Riddim is the official riddim soundtrack for the 2015 edition of Hennessy Artistry’s Reggae on the Bay, an annual reggae concert tour held in Trinidad andRead More
Gyptian, who hit international stardom with his RIAA certified Gold hit “Hold You” (produced by Ricky Blaze and later remixed by Nicki Minaj) in 2010, is back with a single just as contagious. The Jamaican reggae singer’s song “All On Me” (June 9, VP) continues to climb U.S. radio charts on Top 40, Urban and Rhythmic radio, and now has Lady Leshurr, “Britain’s hottest female rapper” hailed by Vogue, gets on the wicked new remix produced by the Dutch born record producer Diztortion (known for his hits with UK artistsRead More
Trinidad-based Optimus Productions TT breaks new ground with its AfroSoca Riddim, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on October 23, 2015, with pre-order available now, from FOX FUSE. Producer Jesse John is at the helm of Optimus Productions TT and is thrilled to bring this hit soca compilation for the 2016 Trinidad Carnival season. Jamaican dancehall thriller Blak Ryno takes a bite into soca with his new anthem “Inside,” JW & Blaze and Kimba Sorzano team up for “Feelin It,” Shradah and Nessa Preppy join forces for “Caribbean Queens,”Read More