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 September 17, 2021

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

• Olamide and fellow artist-producer Eskeez combine on new single “Loose It”
• Popcaan avoids purchasing a pair of Yeezy’s while sneaker shopping in London
• Rotimi infuses his Nigerian roots into a new wave of R&B
• Tiwa Savage wants black girls to love the skin that they are in
• Vision Alexander talks about his collaborations with Protoje and Jesse Royal

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 17, 2021

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

• CNW lists its three must-listen to dancehall songs from Alkaline
• Global Citizen Live event on Sept 25 will include Burna Boy, Davido and Tiwa Savage
• Hip Hop now a bigger factor than reggae in shaping the flavor of dancehall
• Read the beginner’s guide to dancehall, courtesy of MusicRadar
• Shenseea, Koffee, Jada Kingdom and Protoje featured on Madden NFL 22 Soundtrack

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 July 13, 2021

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

• H.E.R. reveals that she will soon be releasing a reggae album
• Jamaica’s vast music catalog should serve as dancehall resource, says Freddie McGregor
• London production of Bob Marley musical “Get Up Stand Up” announces casting
• New Protoje video for “Self Defense” single encourages women’s empowerment
• Tarrus Riley talks to the Jamaica Gleaner about his many new projects

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 July 12, 2021

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

• Barack Obama’s summer 2021 playlist includes Protoje, Koffee and Bob Marley
• Dancehallmag.com interviews Etana about her outstanding new album
• Mr Eazi set to release his next album in 2022
• Stonebwoy showers praises on Hitz FM host Doreen Avio
• Tickets for Wizkid’s January 21 Toronto concert sell out in minutes

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 30, 2021

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

• BET Awards “Pass the Mic” performance includes Wayne Wonder and Sean Paul
• Jesse Royal talks about the weed products he can’t live without
• Shaggy’s new show on SiriusXM will mix hip-hop, dancehall and reggae
• Teejay and Inner Circle team up on “Riches wi A Pree” single
• Tessellated releases Latin-flavored “Sweeter” video that features Protoje

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 23, 2021

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

• Deluxe Edition of Protoje’s classic “In Search of Lost Time” album now available
• Lee Scratch Perry celebrates his 85th birthday
• Res Brothers release “Take It Back” reggae remix
• “Tribute To Dancehall” collection from Adidas draws criticism
• What Wizkid and Burna Boy Grammy wins mean for African music

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 January 22, 2021

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

• Amanda Gorman’s incredible inauguration poem set to music by KEXP
• Femi Kuti’s new song “As We Struggle Everyday” rails against the corrupt system
• Protoje and Koffee release new video for “Switch It Up”

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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