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 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 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 September 28, 2021

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

• Afrobeats event brings Tiwa Savage, Flavour, Olamide and more to Brooklyn on October 1
• Glowing profile in the Guardian newspaper adds to Tems’ fast-growing popularity
• New line of jewelry from DJ Cuppy is appropriately named Cuppy Cuts
• Popcaan, Beenie Man, Lila Ike support the launch of Raheem Sterling’s 1962 clothing brand
• Will we remember 2021 as the year that Afrobeats conquered the world?…

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Reggae News You Can Use For August 13, 2021

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

• “Batty Rider Shorts” video from Lila Ike tackles touchy issues of human trafficking and incest
• The Green added to Cali Roots lineup for August 28 Monterey concert
• Jimmy Cliff talks to the Jamaican Gleaner about auditioning Bob Marley
• Laycon explains his love for local food and why he bans the color red
• Stephen Marley cancels September appearance at Four Corners Reggae Fest in Colorado

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 August 12, 2021

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

• 22-year-old dancehall sensation Jada Kingdom buys her first house ever
• Bugle says it’s better to be underrated than be overrated
• Kent Stage in Cleveland announces Wednesday, September 8 Julian Marley show
• Naomi Cowan, Jaz Elise, Lila Ike and Sevana serve the song of the day for Havana Times
• Nation Boss releases video for their new soulful hit “Faith”

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 June 22, 2021

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

• Lila Iké talks about how strong women are helping reshape Jamaica’s music culture
• Roo Dube challenges Shatta Wale to battle him in rap
• UB40’s new album “Bigga Baggariddim” has a very international feel
• The UK dancehall scene remains underdeveloped as compared to other genres
• Willie Jones celebrates Juneteenth by covering Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song”

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 April 21, 2021

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

• Barrington Levy and Lila Iké to headline City Splash Festival in September
• “Clarks & Jamaica” campaign features Koffee and Protoje, but draws criticism
• Dancehall rates the best and the worst of Vybz Kartel albums
• Fela Kuti’s case for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame examined by Quartz
• Nigeria’s Ice Prince talks about Afrobeats, hip-hop, and his new single “Kolo”

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 16, 2021

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

• Lila Iké blesses Cosmopolitan with a bathtub freestyle
• Namibian reggae star Ras Sheehama to release new album
• Sean Paul calls out Grammys for poor treatment of reggae
• Spice, Jada Kingdom And Shaneil Muir demo dancehall unity in Houston
• “Timeless” is the new project from Queen of Reggae Marcia Griffiths

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 11, 2021

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

• Jada Kingdom warns her fans about approaching her the wrong way
• Jamaica is in need of another reggae revival says music professor
• Lila Iké, Protoje, Koffee, and Chronixx top inaugural Dubby Awards
• Nigerian rapper Cruel Santino and Koffee working on new collaboration
• Three all-time reggae have greats died in the last three weeks

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 February 22, 2021

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

• Highly anticipated collab from Lila Iké and Skillibeng drops on Apple Music
• Koffee says that her second album “will be really awesome”
• Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty lingerie brand is now worth $1 billion

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 February 2, 2021

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

• Lila Iké confirms Skillibeng collab on “The Will” and asks Protoje to release it
• New “Studio 17: The Lost Reggae Tapes” film focuses on Dennis Brown
• Shenseea says that she wants to pet camels and touch lions via trip to Australia

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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