Reggae News You Can Use For May 7, 2021

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

• “Fire & Stone (Prince Fatty Presents)” by Stick Figure is iTunes’ #1 reggae album
• Graffy cover of Justin Bieber’s “Anyone” set for May 17 release
• Jamaica Observer analyzes the state of reggae in 2021
• New exhibit in Detroit celebrates the black women of Jamaica’s dancehall scene
• Skillibeng is now Jamaica’s top dancehall artist, says Boom Boom

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 March 29, 2021

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

• Dancehall Deejay Ce’Cile criticizes popularity of songs that promote rape culture
• Justin Bieber fails to credit dancehall influence in DJ Khaled interview
• New Toronto mural celebrates the city’s rich reggae heritage
• Popcaan releases “Jungle Justice (Part Twice)” after Khanice Jackson’s murder
• Reggae royalty Jah’Mila delivers uplifting appeal to her new single Rise

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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