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MUSIC NEWS DECEMBER
Reggae singer Sun Shade releases his cover of the Eighties R&B classic “Two Occasions"
International Reggae artiste SUNSHADE has released his highly anticipated new single, “Two Occasions” a cover of the R&B hit by The Deele in the 1980s available now. The track is produced once again by his recent regular collaborator Paul ‘Computer Paul’ Henton and is joined by saxophone maestro and Jamaican music legend, Dean Fraser on the
Jeanne Music label.
The singer released “Change Must Come” also produced by Computer Paul earlier this year along with a music video to critical acclaim.
Both are available now on all digital services worldwide distributed by Tuff Gong International.
Peace Process Album by Queen Makedah
Makedah’s latest album, Peace Process, is a continuation of her work to bring peace, elevation and healing to the world through conscious reggae and worldbeat music in these troubled times.
Contractor Music Group Presents New Album Available for Pre-Order Now Jamaican Garrison Christmas
Contractor Music Group Presents New Album Available for Pre-Order Now.
Jamaican Garrison Christmas
Preorder December 6
Official release December 18
Jamaican Garrison Christmas – From the label that brought you The Chart Topping TROPICAL HOUSE Cruises to Jamaica – The Reggae Collector’s Edition
Features Aidonia, Popcaan, Squash, Chronic Law, Jahvillani Chakademus and more, plus two African artists, Shatta Wale from Ghana and Raybekah from Nigeria
Solidarity Accord Signing Ceremony Sunday December 6th at High Noon EST
“…Unity Is The Accepted Goal…”
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WHAT: The Solidarity Accord Signing Ceremony
WHEN: Sunday, December 6, 2020 – High Noon Eastern Time!
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Collective Security For I-surety 2020!
“History teaches us that unity is strength, and cautions us to submerge and overcome our differences in the quest for common goals.” – Fiqir Bandinet!!!
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New Song Just Released from Hezron — "The Air That I Breathe"
This track is Digitally distributed by Tuff Gong International and available on all digital platforms.
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Introducing New Song from Link&Chain's — "NEW DAY REVISITED"
The album delivers classic authentic reggae with songs like “Jah Is Great” — an epic chant; “I gave you Rose/Be My Lady” — a lover’s rock tune;
“Long Road”; “Again and Again/Over and Over”; and “New Day Revisited”
These songs reinforce the group’s traditions and conviction to the reggae genre.
Link&Chain is a unique musical group of 4 extraordinary dedicated Rastamen that have been performing/recording for 25 years: Dwight Campbell “Ta Seti”, Paul Williams, “Mirror”, Trevor Douglas “Kasha”, and the newest member of the group, O’Neil Griffiths.
New Song Just Released from Hezron — "The Air That I Breathe"
Hezron’s reggae take on The Hollies classic
“The Air That I Breathe” – just released by LTK20 RECHORDZ
In 1974 British band The Hollies rode international charts with an easy-listening ballad called The Air That I Breathe. Hezron Clarke was not born yet, but the singer knows a good song when he hears one. He also knows when it’s good enough to cover.
His version is co-produced by Lindel Thompson
and Willie Lindo.
“Though I was never the kind of artiste that really cared for doing covers, I’m truly glad I did this one. It really came out great and I strongly believe it will be very impactful on opening up and reaching a newer and wider fan base,” said Hezron. Click Here to Read More
Papa Juggy is back with his new release WORRY
Los Angeles-based, Grammy nominated, international recording artist Papa Juggy is back with his new release WORRY on the ISSACHAR RECORDS label.
WORRY is designed and geared to reassure the masses that 90% of what we #WORRY about never happens, so love the life you live.
#ohyesilovemylife
Celebrating Toots -Water Lane mural dedicated to late reggae pioneer
When reggae music pioneer Toots Hibbert died on September 11 this year, it became clear to Kingston Creative, the non-profit arts organisation operating in the nation’s capital, that the life and legacy of this Jamaican had to be celebrated.
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World Blast Premiere Moshan (Eloi) x DJ Dotcom - Gyallis Business Prod. by Moshan Music/DJ Dotcom Music
World Blast Premiere Moshan (Eloi) x DJ Dotcom – Gyallis Business Prod. by Moshan Music/DJ Dotcom Music Artiste Name : Moshan (Eloi) x DJ Dotcom Song Title : Gyallis Business Producer : Moshan Music/DJ Dotcom Music DJS DOWNLOAD LINK https://www.mediafire.com/file/6ucva6shwbe6svx/Moshan_%2528Eloi%2529_x_DJ_Dotcom_-_Gyallis_Anthem.zip/file WATCH Moshan (Eloi) – Angel’s Cover Me (Official Music Video)
World Blast Premiere I Octane NEW MUSCI (DJ PACK KIT)
World Blast Premiere I Octane NEW MUSCI (DJ PACK KIT) With Singles Like : 1.Octavia & Banxx – Escape (Liquid Sunshine Riddim) 2. I Octane – Next (Liquid Sunshine Riddim) 3.I Octane & ZJ Chrome – Someone To Love (Between The Lines Riddim) 4.I Octane – Check Out (Child’s Play Riddim) DJS DOWNLOAD LINK (FULL DJ PACK) https://www.mediafire.com/file/xgmpdimjemrpmqw/I_Octane_NEW_SINGLES.zip/file For More Info on I Octane Please Contact Bookings : 786-683-9041 Email : beautifulpeoplemgt@gmail.com Watsapp : 1-876-434-4519 Email : ioctanemusic@gmail.com IG @realioctane IG @octavia.globechild IG @banxdiartiste Worl Blast Music KINGSTON,JAMAICA TEL:1-781-521-8680 or 1-876-275-8351 Email stampedecharts@gmail.com IG @realandrewpowell Twitter @andrewpowellja Facebook : Worl Blast Music/Andrew Powell http://andrewpowell281.blogspot.com/
World Blast Premiere Kiprich,TLab - Freestyle (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) (New Apollos Riddim)
World Blast Premiere Future Fambo – Bad Boy Walk Prod. by Raedar Music Artiste Name : Future Fambo Song Title : Bad Boy Walk Producer : Raedar Music DJS DOWNLOAD LINK http://www.mediafire.com/file/fcqdkrxpy5pchk0/Future_Fambo_-_Bad_Boy_Walk.mp3/file
World Blast Premiere Future Fambo - Bad Boy Walk Prod. by Raedar Music
World Blast Premiere Future Fambo – Bad Boy Walk Prod. by Raedar Music Artiste Name : Future Fambo Song Title : Bad Boy Walk Producer : Raedar Music DJS DOWNLOAD LINK http://www.mediafire.com/file/fcqdkrxpy5pchk0/Future_Fambo_-_Bad_Boy_Walk.mp3/file
STAMPEDE STREET CHARTS DEC.1,2020
ICE BEAT CHILLZ & BEENIE MAN FEAT. WITH THE HOT COLLABORATION OF THE WEEK,VYPA FEAT. AS NEW ARTISTE OF THE WEEK,VINCENZO FEAT. AS NEW ARTISTE TO WATCH, WHILE KOFFEE TAKES THE NO.1 REGGAE SPOT WITH THE HIT SINGLE ‘PRESSURE’ AND ALSO KOFFEE TAKES THE NO.1 DANCEHALL SPOT WITH THE HIT SINGLE ‘LOKDOWN’
World Blast Exclusive Nesbeth - Blood Letter Prod. by Entertainment Soul
World Blast Exclusive Nesbeth – Blood Letter Prod. by Entertainment Soul Artiste Name : Nesbeth Song Title : Blood Letter Producer : Entertainment Soul DJS DOWNLOAD LINK http://www.mediafire.com/file/k7tcgpoukuvr6t6/Nesbeth_-_Blood_Letter.mp3/file OFFICIALLY ON ALL PLATFORMS 11/27/202O IG @nesbethreggae Worl Blast Music KINGSTON,JAMAICA TEL:1-781-521-8680 or 1-876-275-8351 Email stampedecharts@gmail.com IG @realandrewpowell Twitter @andrewpowellja Facebook : Worl Blast Music/Andrew Powell http://andrewpowell281.blogspot.com/
MUSIC NEWS NOVEMBER
R.I.P. Musician Dalton Browne Has Died
The renowned guitarist suffered a massive heart attack two Saturdays ago and was admitted to the University Hospital of the West Indies.
The family had made an urgent appeal for blood, as Browne was scheduled to undergo a quadruple bypass surgery on the weekend.
The surgery was however pushed up to earlier in the week.
Browne was the go-to guitarist for many industry personnel.
He got his early introduction to music in the 70s as part of the Browne Bunch.
The group comprised him and his brothers Glen (bass), Noel (keyboards), Cleveland (keyboards) and guitarist Danny.
He has worked with reggae singer, Freddie McGregor, as his musical director and also worked with Senegalese-American singer, songwriter, record producer, Akon on his album, Konvicted.
Toots will be laid to rest on Sunday, November 15
Toots’ body will be interred next to that of another reggae icon, Dennis Emanuel Brown, in the last burial spot left in the area reserved in the park for the burial of cultural icons.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange revealed in a press release that a tribute concert, ‘Toots – Farewell to a Cultural Icon’, will be broadcast live on PBCJ, other broadcast media platforms, and will also be streamed worldwide on several social media platforms on November 15.
“It has been a very intense and sensitive process getting to this point. But thankfully, we’re now at a place where Jamaica can give one of her favourite sons the send-off he earned and deserves,” Grange stated.
Members of the public will be afforded an opportunity to pay their last respects at two public viewings which, Minister Grange emphasised, will be conducted under strict COVID-19 protocols.
The first viewing is set for next week Wednesday, November 11 at the Anglican Church Hall, May Pen, Clarendon, and the second takes place on Friday, November 13 at the National Arena in Kingston. The viewings will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“I am encouraging all Toots fans and all Jamaicans in general to utilise the opportunities provided to pay their final respects to him but to do so safely, bearing in mind the COVID-19 protocols, particularly around the restrictions on mass gatherings,” the minister stressed.
The grave-digging process has already begun. On Thursday, The Gleaner team ran into Anchard Anderson, who was on-site at Heroes Park, digging a grave right beside the spot where Dennis Brown is interred. Anderson told The Gleaner that he was preparing the ground to received the remains of the reggae legend.
Belizean-born veteran Reggae music artiste Pupa Curly has released his long-awaited full-length album GRIOT
NEW ALBUM bY THE UK-Based ARTIST Tann-I Browne "REBEL SOUL” Scheduled for Release on Friday 27th November 2020 on All Digital Platforms - Join us for Virtual Album Launch event
A variety of songs….something on the album for allreggae music lovers.
Two tracks from the album have previously been released:
“Can’t Get You Outta My Head” and “Warnin.”
His latest single “Warnin’” received chart recognition when it entered the Musicweek.com’s
Urban Club Charts
at #20 and rose to #14.
REBEL SOUL is also the name of the title track of the album.
Former Greensleeves Records journeyman Tann-I Browne has been in the music business for a number of years and has recorded songs for Greensleeves Records such as, “Worries & Troubles,” “Rude Boys,” and “Cocaine Mash up You Brain,” to name a few, plus “Gunshot Salute”, which were recorded for the Greensleeves Records’ UK Bubblers label.
He has recorded with, and toured with, the likes of Tippa Irie and Pato Banton. Some of his first recordings starting with his first band Groundation and recorded tracks “Fa-Ward” & “Juggernaut” and more, has opened for Third World Band, Mykal Rose of Black Uhuru, The Wailers Band, Santana, Curtis Mayfield, and more
The album REBEL SOUL has been a labour of love for Tann-I Browne and is scheduled for release Friday, November 27, 2020 through all digital outlets including iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Tidal & many more. It will also be distributed by VPal, the subsidiary of VP Records, reggae music’s global leaders.
Friday, November 27, 2020
8.00pm UK Time E.S.T.
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Here’s Who To Expect For ‘Best Reggae Album’ Grammy Nominees On November 24
The nominees for the 63rd Grammy Awards will be announced on November 24 via a live stream on the Grammy website, the Recording Academy has announced.
The top contenders for the coveted 84 golden gramophone trophies will be announced by Recording Academy Chair and Interim President/CEO Harvey Mason Jr, accompanied by past Grammy awardees. The Awards Ceremony is slated to take place on January 31, 2021.
Among the most anticipated and hotly contested categories, this year is the Best Reggae Album award, which has several formidable projects that are likely to be nominated.
Here is what to expect for nominations in this category:
Brand New Akae Beka Album Releases on Coronation Day, 11/2/20
Brand New Akae Beka Album Releases on Coronation Day, 11/2/20
CHUCK FOSTER - LOVE FOUNDATION - CATCH ME TIME RECORDS
Grounded in roots reggae and tilted towards the Rockers era, Love Foundation, the newest release from longtime reggae ambassador Chuck Foster, has one foot in Jamaica and the other in Southern California. Recorded at Rough Sounds Studio in Redondo Beach, California, Love Foundation presents 17 all original songs and features Mike Irwin on bass, Alberto Fernandez and Mystery Man on guitars, Tony Bird on keyboards, Todd Johnson on trumpet and Lai Hee, Mike and Chuck on percussion.
The songs range from the ska-inspired “Small Matter” to topical songs like “In Too Deep,” contemplative tunes such as “New Dream,” and inspirational messages including” “Uphill Against the Wind” and “I’m Not Afraid.” There are stops along the way for upliftment with “It Feels So Right” and even a touch of the surreal in “Earthquake Tree”.
Reggae music has been a guiding force in Chuck’s life since the 70’s. Author of Roots Rock Reggae: An Oral History of Reggae Music From Ska To Dancehall (Billboard Books, 1999) and The Small Axe Guide To Rock Steady (which has just been released in an updated third edition now available on Amazon), Chuck hosts Reggae Central on KPFK in LA and wrote the Reggae Update column for two decades for Beat Magazine.
These and all previous releases are available online through popular digital platforms.
For interviews and/or inquiries, e-mail info@catchmetime.com
1 Brace Yourself
2 It Feels So Right
3 One Hand Washes the Other 4 Love Foundation
5 Flew Away
6 Suspect In Custody
7 Pressing On
8 When Danger Comes
9 Make Haste
10 Simple Man
11 Small Matter
12 New Dream
13 In Too Deep
14 Uphill Against the Wind
15 Maybe Tomorrow
16 I’m Not Afraid
17 Earthquake Tree
Catch Me Time Records
www.catchmetime.com www.facebook.com/catchmetime
DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE ON iTunes AND AMAZON
Power To The People by Andru Branch & Halfway Tree
Award-winning and Juno-nominated Canadian reggae artist Andru Branch has just released a socio-political commentary regarding the current state of affairs in advance of the looming US election. In his brand new single “Power To The People” we are reminded that the outcome of the presidential election will have resounding socio-economic effects far beyond the US borders. Recorded, mixed and mastered within 24 hours at their home studio where they live in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Andru Branch & Halfway Tree continue to advocate for equal rights and social justice. Vote for One Universal Love.
Watch the video:
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