by Howard Campbell U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – A Purpose, the new album by Jahman from St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands, set to be released on October 6 by VPAL Music. The set is Jahman’s sixth album, and first in five years. His previous album, Altitude,…
Read MorePHILADELPHIA – Comcast today announced the introduction and distribution of the mitúTV streaming app across its entertainment platforms, including Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex and soon on Xumo TV. Launched by NGLmitú, the Latino media and entertainment powerhouse co-founded by actor, activist, and entrepreneur John Leguizamo, mitúTV specializes in…
Read Moreby Howard Campbell SOUTH FLORIDA – An unapologetic exponent of grassroots reggae, Alborosie pledges his conviction to that movement on Nah Sell Out, his song with Kabaka Pyramid. Released in September, it is from Destiny, the Italian singer’s 14-song album which came out in May on VP Records.…
Read MoreNEW YORK – Shinehead is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of “Jamaican in New York“. Much to the international artist of Jamaican descent’s credit, he impacted audiences around the world with this iconic hit song. Notably, Shinehead’s “Jamaican in New York” is a cultured, vibrant response to Sting’s “Englishman in…
Read MorePort-of-Spain, Trinidad – Four young people were brutally murdered in Trinidad and Tobago in the wee hours of September 21st, 2023. The youngest of the four victims was just 10-years-old. Her name was Faith. This is the sad reality of present- day T&T- a place once dubbed, ‘paradise.’…
Read Moreby Howard Campbell SOUTH FLORIDA – “Legend”, the best-of album by Bob Marley and The Wailers, has notched yet another milestone nearly 40 years after its release. The compilation clocked its 800th week on the Billboard 200 (album) chart, only the second album to accomplish that remarkable feat.…
Read Moreby Howard Campbell KINGSTON, Jamaica – While most of her peers rocked to homegrown dancehall music in Jamaica and Top 40 songs from the United States, ShariBeckford preferred the laid-back country sound her parents’ generation listened to. ShariBeckford Since she began recording music three years ago, her songs…
Read MoreNEW YORK – On Friday, October 27th, the American Friends of Jamaica, Inc. (AFJ) will host its 2023 Hummingbird Gala at the iconic Plaza Hotel in New York City. The AFJ will host its After Party Soirée beginning at 9:00 pm which features a performance by internationally renowned…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, DC – International recording artist Ras Slick’s amazing festival season has culminated with a performance at “Jamaica Fest“. The Fest was presented by the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, DC, and the release of his vibrant new single “Your Body.” While Ras Slick and his powerhouse band…
Read MoreMONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – Teejay, the rising dancehall star hailing from Montego Bay, Jamaica, has had a whirlwind of success with his latest single “Drift.” The massive banger, produced by Panda/DJ Mac/Topbraff Music, has been dubbed the song of summer and is turning into the anthem of 2023…
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