BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Prime Minister, Mia Mottley, has congratulated the Barbados-born international singer, Rihanna, on the birth of her first child earlier this week in the United States.

New York, New York – Like a storybook ending, the World Clash trophy returned to Jamaica, the birth place of sound clash, upon Code Red's recent victory. Moreover, the sold-out O2 Academy in Birmingham, England served as the ultimate finale to World Clash, a premier sound system competition produced by New York based promoters Irish and Chin since 1998 (and the final in association with UK's Reggae Girls Promotions).

New York, NY - Talented singer and songwriter, Tanya Stephens, features Cedella Marley and Diana King, as she drops a new record titled "Diamonds in the Sun"

Miami, Florida - Spring is shaping up to be quite a sizzling one for Reggae singer Jahmali. The legendary crooner has put a soulful stamp on his buzzin' release "Sekkle Down," which is amassing loads of support from wide listening audiences.

CASTRIES, St. Lucia – The St. Lucia government has approved several incentives for Carnival stakeholders, announcing also that while the festival will be open to both vaccinated and non-vaccinated revelers, “more precise guidelines will be provided on the procedures for participation” for the July event.

New York, NY - Even with news of the global pandemic subsiding, there are those still trying to find ways of surviving and Make it Work is the latest single from reggae artist Kabaka Pyramid, telling this story. The new single produced by Young Pow and Damian Marley himself, speaks about the mounting pressures of the system from the perspective of the persistent hustlers determined to find a way. The track, which in many ways is a platform for the voice of the working class, is scheduled for release on all streaming services today.

The second release off of the album of the same name, “Souls Alive in the 305” is a party pumping, funky disco rap with a lively retro feel, but with poignant, thought provoking lyrics that chronicle and critique Miami from the eyes and mind of a true native. Jose Conde, who is well known for his striking voice, debuts his rapping abilities on the song. The song also showcases his studio chops featuring him on Moog synth, electric keys, Bass, and more.

Oakland, CA - A new song from entertainment industry triple threat Courtney Undah Privilege has made its way into music spaces! This time around, the creative's production skills and artistry thrive on the new song "Missing You," a collab with Mr. Easy, which is out now across digital and streaming platforms.

San Francisco, CA- On Sunday, April 24^th, a major exhibition opened in San Francisco at the Chinese Historical Society of America (CHSA) honoring the iconic martial arts legend Bruce Lee. The exhibit showcases Lee’s life, martial arts career and cultural contributions, however, and more importantly, the exhibition entitled “We Are Bruce Lee: Under the Sky, One Family” also strongly emphasizes Lee’s commitment to multiculturalism. And William Rhodes, a local San Francisco artist, joined several other African American artists to ensure that the exhibition reflected Bruce Lee’s appeal to, and impact on, the Black community. 

Birmingham, UK - WORLD CLASH is coming to an end! The final World Clash of the famed sound clash series, which has been promoted by Irish and Chin, Inc. for over two decades, will be held on Bank Holiday, Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Birmingham's storied O2 Academy. 

New York, New York – Chart-topping two-time Grammy©-nominated Skip Marley releases new track, “Change.” Produced and co-written by Oscar Holter (The Weeknd, Coldplay, Katy Perry, P!nk,) the feel-good, reggae tinged track brings all of the positive vibes at a time where the world needs it most.

Ft Lauderdale, FL —Steve Higgins Productions (SHP) kicked off their Diaspora celebration, launching their Jamaica-60 International Cultural Tour. The Concert Series began yesterday in Houston, TX April 20, 2022. The two-day event will include Cultural Workshops at the Tracy Gee Community Center on Wednesday, the Prairie View A & M University. The Concert premiers on Friday, April 22, at the Matchbox Theater, downtown Houston.