Reggae News You Can Use For December 7, 2021

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

• Best Reggae Act trophy goes to Shenseea at Music Of Black Origin (MOBO) ceremony
• Davido signs on as brand ambassador for new ALAT by Wema digital bank
• “Mr. Lexx Live” podcast set to launch in January 2022
• Sean Paul announces United Kingdom tour for April 2022
• Tems, PinkPantheress, Central Cee, and more named on BBC Sound 2022 longlist

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 3, 2021

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

• A future collaboration between Megan Thee Stallion and Shenseea seems likely
• “Jamaica to Here” single adds to the 50-year legacy of Black Uhuru
• Lieutenant Stitchie reminds younger fans of his role in developing dancehall
• Tems described as “the continent’s top new global star” by Africa Report
• Ziggy Marley talks to People about re-connecting with his family during the pandemic

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 September 20, 2021

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

• 450 says that his style of music and his lyrical content are what make him unique
• Cedella Marley wants to spread her dad’s message to every corner of the earth
• “Dub Free or Die Vol.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For September 13, 2021

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

• Bella Blair releases red-hot video for her sultry single “All Summer”
• Carlene Smith aims to launch “Dancehall Queen – The Next Generation” TV show
• Chazy hopes to take Sean Dampte’s brand of Afrobeat to a new level
• Dutch soccer team win in first match wearing Bob Marley inspired jersey
• Shenseea and Buju Banton make Billboard Hot 100 as part of Kanye West’s “Donda” album

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 30, 2021

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

• After a decade away from the scene, Abrewa Nana aims to stage a comeback
• Reggae Sumfest to require all attendees to be fully vaccinated
• Shenseea featured on two tracks of new Kanye West album “Donda”
• Visionary reggae producer Lee “Scratch” Perry dies at 85
• Yaadcore talks to DancehallMag about his role as reggae ambassador

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 19, 2021

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

• Dancehallmag talks to Ziggy Marley about his secrets to music industry success
• Learn how reggae legend Peter Tosh inspired the levitating emoji
• Rolling Stone posts rare “Slave Driver” video from Bob Marley and the Wailers
• Shenseea curates “Dancehall Queen” playlist as vehicle to release “Be Good” single
• Zimbabwe’s Roki picked as the face of afrobeats by Spotify

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 August 16, 2021

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

• Collie Buddz fall tour kicks off August 17 in Ocean City, Maryland
• Miami-based KHXOS drops his new Afrobeat-flavored single “Runaway”
• The Mighty Diamond are reggae’s longest running act ever
• Shenseea confirms that she will be part of H.E.R.’s…

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Reggae News You Can Use For July 29, 2021

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

• Flaunt Magazine calls Naomi Cowan “the true definition of a stargirl”
• “I’m so grateful,” says Spice about her recent work with Sean Paul and Shaggy
• Julian Marley to perform free show in Miami on Saturday, July 31
• MediSun talks to DancehallMag about his new release “Mash Down Riddims”
• Shenseea expresses her hope to eventually collaborate with Rihanna

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 19, 2021

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

• Azeez Fusigboye (aka Fusi Hype) showcases his dynamic Afrobeats playlist to the world
• Far Out magazine offers “A Brief History of Reggae”
• Shenseea releases 90s dancehall inspired single “Run Run” from her debut album
• Styled E drops “The Plan,” featuring R&B singer TJ Elewe Ukwu
• WizKid & Burna Boy to headline New Lost In Riddim Afrobeats Festival in Sacramento

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 7, 2021

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

• Five years later, Shenseea reflects on her 2016 dancehall single “Jiggle Jiggle”
• Jared Watson from Dirty Heads is happy for the viral re-birth of “Vacation”
• Read about dynamic Caribbean dancehall scene in Boston
• Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy dance to each other’s songs
• Zamunda talks about his new collaboration with Popcaan and Dre Island

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 2, 2021

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

• Epixode wins Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of Year at Vodafone Ghana Music Awards
• International Reggae Day theme of 1Love resonated across the globe
• Reggae legend Eek-A-Mouse speaks out against anti-gay lyrics in dancehall
• Shenseea posts on Instagram that her debut album is done
• Why people from Kenya have always had a healthy obsession with reggae 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 May 26, 2021

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

• Amanyea talks to Jamaica Gleaner about her signature single “Aye Aye”
• Ras Teo to release “Celestial Rockers” EP on June 4
• Romieikon talks to UrbanIslandz about his dancehall production skills
• Spice’s dream collaboration is Rihanna and Nicki Minaj for a female Caribbean anthem
• Stefflon Don joins Shenseea for new “Rebel (Remix)”

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 18, 2021

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

• “Champion Sound” is the new reggae-tinged single from Cypress Hill
• Dancehall stars Moyann and Shenseea drop women empowerment anthem “No Limit”
• Footwear brand Clarks Originals promises endorsement deals for dancehall artists
• Immperial Alley Cat releases “Dancehall Knowledge Volume 4”
• Timothy James melds ambient with old school afrobeat

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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