International recording artist Jahmali, who has released his first album in 9 years, proves that time nor space can impact his delivery of a groundbreaking body of work. The new 17-track album, "Pleasant Place," is a testament to Jahmali's musical diversity as well as a homage to Reggae, the genre that made Jamaica a global music hub.
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New York, New York - Multi-Award-winning Reggae-dancehall superstar Sean Paul has been on a roll in 2023, delivering hit after hit with some of the hottest names in Latin music. From his collaboration with Karol G on 'Karmika', which topped Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart, to his recent release with Feid on 'Niña Bonita', which has amassed over 100 million streams, Sean Paul has proven once again why he is one of the most versatile and influential artists in the industry.
After starting life anew in East Africa, Jah9 has returned to music, piecing life’s lessons into a mosaic on her new single “Open Heart.” The song and video is out today May 26 via VP Records.
New York, New York - Notis Records, a leading reggae music label based in Jamaica, release their latest riddim titled Free Spirit on Friday, May 26. The riddim is a modern twist on the classic reggae sound, featuring live instruments such as drum, bass, guitar, keyboards and horns.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”