Reggae News You Can Use For October 20, 2021

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

• Askala Selassie’s marriage occurs at Haile Selassie’s former house in the UK
• Mighty Diamonds amongst honorees at Heroes’ Day on October 18 in Jamaica
• Shaggy and Maxi Priest pay tribute to General Colin Powell
• Suspects arrested in Ghana for spreading fake news about Shatte Wale shooting
• Wesrok recruits Masicka for unique country-dancehall hybrid single “Try To Hold Me”

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 October 19, 2021

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

• Bad Gal Lanae, Honey Milan and Moyann listed as next gen dancehall stars
• “Forbidden Feelingz” is Nia Archives single inspired by 90s jungle and reggae
• Herbie Miller recalls Peter Tosh as “no ordinary man”
• NME creates the story of Afrobeats via 20 seminal songs
• Wizkid and Damian Marley participate in Rolling Stone’s “Musicians on Musicians” series

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 October 18, 2021

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

• Naomi Cowan talks to V Magazine about tapping into her inner strength
• Niambe McIntosh reflects on the timeless message of her father, Peter Tosh
• October 20 is the official opening for the Bob Marley musical in London
• Protoje, Lila Ike, Sevana on Digicel Unplugged episode that drops October 18
• Simi aims to shift the conversation with her new single “Woman”

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 October 15, 2021

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

• “Dynamite” single will re-unite Australian superstar Sia with Sean Paul
• Ffurious has high hopes for his new single “Clean and Fresh”
• Jamaican Drum ‘n’ Bass duo HeavyWeight Rockaz release self-titled debut album
• Mento Buru haunts fans with “Skalloween” holiday release
• Wizkid’s “Essence” is first-ever Nigerian Top 10 song on Billboard Hot 100

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 October 14, 2021

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

• Ishawna excited that Ed Shereen is a big fan of her controversial “Equal Rights” remix
• Jahi Israel interviewed by Daily Music Roll about his new single “Oppression”
• Koffee’s absence at Miami concert likely because of positive COVID test
• Peter Tosh’s earthstrong celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, October 19
• Tony Allen retrospective in London on November pulls together all-star lineup

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 October 13, 2021

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

• Cardi B celebrated her 29th birthday with blowout dancehall bash in LA
• Davido teams with Martell cognac on new “‘be the standout swift” campaign
• “God A God” is the upcoming dancehall EP from Iceberg
• Namadingo unites generations of Malawian musicians through reggae duet mashups
• Selah Marley talks about prioritizing emotional wellness at the Girls United Summit

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 October 12, 2021

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

• Diana Hamilton wins “Artist of the Year” at Ghana Music Awards UK
• Mykal Rose to release “Glory to Jah” single on October 15
• Shaggy and Buju Banton included on the “No Time to Die” soundtrack
• Star-studded lineup announced for three-day Cali Vibes event in February in Long Beach
• UK-based Afropop artist Sean Dampte explodes back onto the scene

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 October 11, 2021

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

• Electrifying Tems show in Los Angeles justifies her massive buzz
• ‘Georgie,’ the man who Bob Marley sang about In ‘No Woman, No Cry’ is dead at 84
• Queen Ifrica says that the dancehall industry is overrun with sexual predators
• Skillibeng, Demarco, and Bugle will release albums in October
• SOJA’s Jacob Hemphill talks “Beauty In The Silence” on JamBase podcast

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 October 8, 2021

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

• DJ Cuppy begins classes in African Studies at the University of Oxford in England
• Follow Ian Fleming’s frequent footsteps through Jamaica in search of James Bond
• Lenny Kravitz currently working on three new albums
• Nigerian independence festival on Oct 15 will include Davido, Tiwa Savage, and Teni
• Video for the new Koffee single “West Indies” ignites the Internet

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 October 7, 2021

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

• Abby Dallas and Lady G part of Best of the Best lineup October 10 in Miami
• Burna Boy and Polo G “Want It All” in video for their new single
• Gregory Isaacs’ classic “Night Nurse” has been certified Silver in the UK
• Lila Ike connects with CNW about her work on H.E.R.’s…

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Reggae News You Can Use For October 6, 2021

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

• After a year-long hiatus, Koffee announces “West Indies” will drop October 7
• Fabulous Icekid stakes his claim to becoming one of Afrobeats all time greatest
• Guild pays tribute to Bob Marley with affordable A-20 replica guitar
• Sean Paul claims to have lost millions from not touring during the pandemic
• WizKid and Tems receive Platinum Plaque for their smash single “Essence”

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 October 5, 2021

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

• “Four Women” from Nina Simone gets a reggae spin from Queen Ifrica
• “Good Times (Roll On)” is the new album from SoCal reggae-rock outfit Fortunate Youth
• Lila Ike talks to Urban Islandz about the progress of her debut album
• “Neo-Sufi” sound of Pakistani vocalist Arooj Aftab blends Rumi with reggae and more
• “Superior” is the new single and music video from Popcaan

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 October 4, 2021

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

• At 25, Shenseea has already amassed an incredible dancehall career
• Bob Marley “Get Up, Stand Up” musical begins preview run in London
• Gramps Morgan blends reggae and country in a beautiful way
• “I Will Never Let Jah Go” is the new song from Jesse Royal and Samory-I
• Nigeria’s D’Banj releases new EP titled “Stress Free”

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 October 1, 2021

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

• Barbados upbringing helped Rihanna to become a billionaire
• Ckay’s “Love Nwantiti” debuts on the Billboard Hot 100
• Davido talks to Trevor Noah about Afrobeats and activism
• Major Lazer’s ‘Diplomatico’ is nominated for a Latin Grammy award
• Mr Lambert talks about his collaboration with Jada Kingdom

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 September 30, 2021

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

• Ammoye’s new album “Water” reflects her mixed Jamaican-Canadian heritage
• Eddy Grant’s ‘Electric Avenue’ lawsuit against Trump upheld by New York judge
• Mayorkun has emerged as one of Afrobeats’ fastest-rising stars
• Skillibeng brings in Popcaan, Bobby Shmurda, Spice for his “Crododile Teeth” album
• Tems confirms that she will have another collaboration with Drake in 2022

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 September 29, 2021

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

• Cathy Matete talks about why reggae from African women is so special
• Derrick “Duckie” Simpson of Black Uhuru goes Off the Road with Dave Lawrence
• Up-and-coming dancehall artists should train like elite athletes says Baby Cham
• “Run The Riddim” book about 90s dancehall scheduled for October release
• Spotify Africa to celebrate birthday of Fela Kuti throughout the month of October

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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