Reggae News You Can Use For November 30, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• Electric combo of Khalia and Dre Island makes for a red-hot “Wild Fire”
• Fat Joe is disturbed by what he sees as the cultural appropriation of dancehall
• Queen Nikki calls for more female artistes to speak out against violence against women
• Sister Carol sees another spike in her popularity after shout-out from Spice
• “Top Prize” from Alkaline was best-selling dancehall album of 2021

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For November 29, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• DJ Cuppy’s new London-ish look is a hit with her millions of Nigerian fans
• George Harrison wanted “Crackerbox Palace” to have more of a reggae feel
• Kaya Black believes that reggae covers of international hits is a win win opportunity
• Omo Dollar set to release his new Afrobeat single “Dangote”
• Spice credits Koffee and Rita Marley for paving the wave for her Grammy nomination

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For November 24, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• Etana gains her second-ever “Best Reggae Album” Grammy nomination for “Pamoja”
• “Positive Vibration” brings Gramps Morgan into the “Best Reggae Album” Grammy pool
• Sean Paul’s “Live N Livin” brings him nod for the Grammy’s “Best Reggae Album” category
• Self-titled “Royal” LP earns Jesse Royal a Grammy nomination for “Best Reggae Album”
• SOJA join the Grammy mix in “Best Reggae Album” space for “Beauty In The Silence”
• Spice jumps into the “Best Reggae Album” Grammy grouping for her “10” release

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For November 23, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• Dancehall should quit promoting violence against women, says Racquel Jones
• Davido funnels N250 million to orphanages in Nigeria
• Iration scores their second RIAA Gold certification for their hit song “Falling”
• Nigerians react positively as Adele confirms her allegiance to Tems
• Teejay collaborates with Inner Circle on new “Riches w ii A Pree” release

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For November 22, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• Aleighcia Scott infuses her Welsh-Jamaican background into her blend of reggae
• Jimmy Sugarcane’s new album “Oya!” mixes dancehall, reggae, hip-hop and afrobeat
• Ky-Mani Marley hopes to be selected for lead role in upcoming Bob Marley biopic
• Spice turns her back on critics in deciding to perform at Toronto Pride Festival
• Usain Bolt says demise of dancehall is because of absence of Vybz Kartel

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For November 19, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• FAVE releases the video for her chart-topping single “Baby Riddim”
• Is dancehall finally ready to accept its LGBTQ performers and fans?
• Masicka talks about the meaning behind the title of his debut album “438”
• Skip Marley and Popcaan get the party started in energetic ‘Vibe’ video
• UK study finds Bob Marley would be raking in big bucks via streaming

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For November 18, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• “Condensed Milk” is the new collaboration between Spice and Cham
• New documentary “15th Parish” will paint a bigger picture of Jamaican music globally
• “Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta” star Karlie Redd working on dancehall album for 2022 release
• New compilation “Best Of Big Mountain” features several previously-unreleased songs
• Wahala Room talks importance of bigger stages for up-and-coming Afrobeat artists

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For November 17, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• Candy Bleakz performs “Kope (Kanle)” for the Recording Academy’s Global Spin series
• Immersive Bob Marley experience to open in London ahead of multi-city tour
• Kabaka Pyramid manager wonders if the reggae industry is ready for the return of live music
• Logan Rex talks about the unique reggae-rock approach of Artikal Sound System
• Newly-released “Badi” video collaboration from TeeZee and Davido is a non-stop party

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For November 16, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• Four new Rihanna songs rekindle hope that her reggae album may finally be on the horizon
• Hartley Anderson’s podcast “Colour Me Reggae” aims to increased audience for Jamaican music
• Kamala Harris book celebrates Nadine Sutherland as well as dancehall culture
• Lila Iké says her preference for women doesn’t impact the quality of music she produces
• “Rio Bueno” debut album from Charley Black honors his hometown

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For November 15, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• Dubshot Records releases Vana Liya’s reggae version of “Someone Loves You Honey”
• Funeral for Colin Powell highlighted his Jamaican roots and love for Bob Marley
• “The Harder They Fall’ cast to be honored at celebration of Black Cinema and TV
• Reggae legend Burning Spear releases “Mommy” from long-awaited “No Destroyer” album
• “Right Here” is the new Afrobeat single from Blaq Jerzee and rising talent Gyakie

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For November 12, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• “Don’t Get Caught Sick” is the first solo single from Kam Franklin of the Suffers
• Shaggy’s 21-year-old album “Hotshot” is conquering the reggae charts yet again
• Tiwa Savage talks about the early career setbacks that strengthened her resolve
• “Weed Song” is the self-explanatory new single from Zac Jone$ and Jesse Royal
• Ziggy Marley now applying his creative talents to authoring children’s books

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For November 11, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• Apple Music’s Christmas Collection features Shenseea covering “Hallelujah”
• Jack Johnson, Black Pumas and others part of “Peace Through Music” event on December 15
• Konshens powered the Carnival celebration of Caribbean culture in Miami
• Lagos’ vibrant Afrobeats scene has been captured in photos by Andrew Esiebo
• Sean Paul tells GQ that dancehall is healthier than ever before

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For November 10, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• Ishawna reveals her upcoming  collaboration with Ed Sheeran via Instagram post
• Kranium’s “Nobody Has To Know” classic is certified platinum in Canada
• Made Kuti comes of age on stage, building on his father’s stellar legacy
• “Perfidia Love” single from Chicago songstress Cheri Janae has a distinct reggae feel
• Skip Marley was amongst the highlights at the 2021 Austin City Limits Festival

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For November 9, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• Jada Kingdom talks to NME about the tough upbringing that fueled her musical talents
• “King of Kingston” is Bounty Killer’s authentic dancehall release
• “Sleng Teng” dancehall classic serves as soundtrack for first Meta television ad
• Stonebwoy to get his degree at Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
• WizKid to headline fifth annual Afrochella on December 28

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For November 8, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• Lila Iké hits the studio along with hot new dancehall sensation Skeng
• Reviews for London’s Bob Marley bio-musical “Get Up, Stand Up!” are generally positive
• Should the Grammys include a dancehall category?…

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Reggae News You Can Use For November 5, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• Angélique Kidjo show on November 5 at Carnegie Hall includes array of special guests
• Behind-the-scenes photos released from Koffee’s recent “West Indies” video shoot
• Longtime Bob Marley & the Wailers percussionist Alvin “Seeco” Patterson dead at 90
• Osita “Duke” Ugeh has built the U.S.…

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