Stream/Download Winston Irie’s “Orthodoxy”

Orthodoxy, performed by veteran Guyanese reggae artist Winston Irie, is a roots reggae song that was inspired by his Ethiopian Orthodox faith. It was produced by two highly respected musicians: Derrick Barnett (of The Statement Band), and Bernard Joseph (of 4/20 Records and the Selective Security Band).

Since it was first shared in the last quarter of 2023, Orthodoxy has been steadily growing in reggae communities worldwide and has now officially broken through in the West African nation of Ghana, where it is considered a hit. Additionally, as of this writing (April 25, 2024) Orthodoxy is #2 on Clinton Lindsay’s popular New York reggae chart.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “ORTHODOXY”

The Stellar Awards’ Second Round Of Voting Ends On April 30

SAGMA (Stellar Awards Gospel Music Academy) members are encouraged to cast their votes now, as the second round of voting which opened on April 22nd will end in a few days, on Tuesday, April 30th.

This is an opportunity to advance your favorites in the categories of Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Group of the Year, Album of the Year, Choir of the Year, Producer of the Year, etc. Click here to vote.

Alaine To Deliver Acoustic Set In New Kingston This Sunday

District 5, in association with Smirnoff, presents Alaine live at the Smirnoff Serenades Intimate Session. It will be held at District 5 Sky Lounge (R Hotel), located at 2 Renfrew Road in Kingston, Jamaica, this Sunday, April 28th.

In a recent interview with The Star, Alaine said the following: “Performing is a rewarding period whether acoustic or full band. I’m so very blessed to be able to share my music in different ways. I’m really looking forward to Sunday’s performance as we have something very special planned. It’s going to be soul satisfying. Can’t wait to see and sing for everyone.”

Music Review: Bomma Ft. Davii “Stronger”

It is clear that Canada-based reggae-dancehall artist Bomma has been through a lot. This conclusion was reached after listening to his latest single, Stronger, a rap-fused reggae tune done with his musical brother and friend Davii.

On the record, Bomma uses a timeless proverbial phrase, namely: “The pain the pressure makes me stronger,” to set the theme of the song. He then goes on to make several declarations, all of which seems to be rooted in his faith in both himself as a man, and the God that he serves.

Stronger is what Jamaicans commonly refer to as a ‘reality tune.’ This is the kind of record you play when you’re either going through, or have survived real life challenges. Davii, who added only a couple of lines, stayed in the same lane as Bomma. He kept it spiritual and hopeful.

Released on April 19, 2024, Stronger was produced by Simon Malik aka Dubai, who initially reached out to Bomma asking him to voice on the rhythm. Bomma then invited Davii to join him. Stronger can be streamed and/or downloaded from all music platforms.

Catch Steel Pulse At The Granada Theater In Dallas On April 30

Now that they’re on the final leg of their West Coast stint, Steel Pulse will be heading to the south central states next. Their schedule includes a stop at the Granada Theater – 3524 Greenville Avenue – in Dallas, Texas on Tuesday, April 30th.

Steel Pulse will be supported by CHALA, a group of Maui Musicians, led by writer, instrumentalist, and producer Benjamin Cerda. Tickets, which can be purchased on prekindle-dot-com, are currently going for US$33.00 to US$50.

The Lox 30th Anniversary Tour

The Lox (Jadakiss, Styles P, and Sheek Louch) are considered hip-hop royalty. The men officially got together as a musical ensemble in Yonkers, New York, exactly thirty years ago (1994). They’ve subsequently released approximately four studio albums, one compilation album, two extended plays, one mixtape and fifteen singles.

In an effort to celebrate their longevity, as well as their accomplishments, The Lox will head out on the road this summer for their 30th Anniversary Tour. So far they’ve announced thirty shows in various cities across North America. All dates, locations, and links to tickets are available on their website: loxofficial-dot-com.

Johnny Osbourne Remakes His 80s Hit Song “Chain Grabber”

Johnny Osbourne, the living legend that’s often referred to as one of the most popular Jamaican reggae-dancehall singers of all time, has once again re-recorded his 1989 hit song, Chain Grabber.

This latest version, titled Chain Robber, was done in collaboration with Argentinian producer and jungle dub master Krak in Dub. If you have not yet heard the new mix, click here or on the image above to stream and/or download it from your preferred music platform.