Solid sets at Best of The Best

BEST of The Best returned to South Florida last Sunday and organisers are pleased with the response after last year’s break due to COVID-19. There was reportedly a solid turnout at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami for a show that featured marquee acts like Tarrus Riley, Tanya Stephens, and Spice. “Keeping a show like Best of The Best during a time when many are unsure, you don’t know what to expect. What we wanted was to deliver and make sure persons enjoyed themselves and for the most part we achieved…

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JULIAN MARLEY’S TOUR A HIT

Singer Julian Marley returned to the road for his Straighter Roads Tour which wrapped on September 20. The 14-date trek — which began last August — made stops in Maryland, Washington DC, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Kentucky, Illinois, North and South Carolina, and Ohio. “The tour was great. We get to spread positive music uplifting the people in these dreadful times. We did 14 shows, however, four were canceled due to the COVID-19 restrictions and issues on the promoter’s side,” said Marley. He added, “The turnout was great,…

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Julian Marley gets So High

TWO-TIME Grammy nominee Julian Marley earlier last week completed the visuals for his chart-riding hit So High. Shot on location in Florida, So High was directed by Keith I Walker. Actress/model Savannah Garcia, who is of Guyanese and Trinidadian heritage, played Marley’s love interest. So High is featured on the various artistes compilation Reggae Vaccine, which was released in June via Contractor Music Group. The song was produced by Richard Roache. Reggae Vaccine hit number one on the US Current Reggae Albums chart, as well as Billboard’s Compilations Album chart.…

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Sizzla releases video for Crown On Your Head single from new album

Ahead of the much anticipated On A High album drop by reggae international star Sizzla Kalonji, comes visuals from his “Crown On Your Head” single. Directed by G-Mac and filmed in various parts of, Kingston, a jubilant Sizzla takes to the streets to inspire his people. Close-up shots bleed cohesively into each other shedding light on the lifeblood of Jamaica, the people. The overarching message, enlightenment, is presented in a deliberate fashion. Pointing to a portrait of what it really means to stay Solid As Rock in these ever trying…

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Tarrus mines silver in the UK

POWERFUL , a 2015 hit song by Major Lazer featuring British singer Ellie Goulding and reggae singer Tarrus Riley, is certified silver in the United Kingdom for sales of more than 200,000 units. The certification was issued by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) last Friday. “Big up me team, Shane Brown, News, Mr Fraser, Ellie Goulding, and Major Lazer. The great things that teamwork can do,” Riley told the Jamaica Observer. Powerful was the second single released from Major Lazer’s gold-selling third studio album Peace is the Mission. The EDM-power…

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Buju Banton drops Summer banger with “Summer Body”

Buju Banton wants us to have a little fun and enjoy life. That is the message from the Grammy award-winning, multiple Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping and international reggae icon in his new single “Summer Body”. As we enter the hottest season of the year, this track is set to be the premier anthem of the summer. Emphasising on the freedom that comes with the summer season, Buju champions for females to enjoy themselves. “Summer Body” defines the mood for many women who are yearning to return to the outdoor festivities.…

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Shenseea under new Management

Shenseea’s career got a major boost as she is now being managed by the man who manages The Weeknd and Doja Cat. The dancehall singer, who has been managed by Romeich Major since the start of her career, introduced her new manager, Wassim “Sal” Slaiby on Monday. “#ShenYengz allow me to introduce my new manager @salxo  I’m Happy to have one with such dynamic character on my team! We’re about to unfold a new chapter! More hard work, more determination but with the same God 🙏🏽 LET’s GO XO!” she…

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