Sashi Festival Set for a Triumphant Return in 2024 After 22-Year Hiatus
The renowned Sashi Festival, once the largest hip-hop and dancehall event globally, is set for a grand comeback in May 2024. The event, which ceased in 2002, was known for pulling massive crowds and featuring top acts from both genres. Festival creator Horace Hamilton shared insights into the festival’s past success, challenges, and the upcoming […]
Sting Stage Show Set to Make a Triumphant Return to JamWorld Entertainment Center for 2023
The iconic music event, Sting, is all geared up to return to its original abode, the JamWorld Entertainment Center in Portmore, for its highly anticipated showcase on December 26, 2023. In 2022, in a move that marked a significant deviation from tradition, Sting’s annual Boxing Day extravaganza was hosted at the Plantation Cove in St […]
Sting and Shaggy Light Up One Fine Day Festival in Philadelphia
The electrifying sounds of reggae, rock, soca, and an eclectic mix of genre-fusing melodies resonated throughout Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park this past Saturday, marking the inception of the One Fine Day Festival. Orchestrated and curated by two of the music industry’s titans, Sting and Shaggy, the event at The Mann Center attracted a massive crowd, all […]
New Rules Festival Getting Ready to Take Over NYC with Alkaline Leading the Charge
On September 3rd, the musical euphoria known as the New Rules Festival will be reverberating through the walls of Mount Vernon Memorial Stadium in Westchester County, New York. The festival, which made its dazzling debut in 2017, has witnessed a steady growth, drawing over 30,000 attendees during its initial act in honor of dancehall sensation, […]
Shenseea Discusses Same-Sex Relationships in Her Music, Reveals She Released ‘Curious’ Knowing it Would Stir Controversy, Cookbook and Announces Upcoming Album Release
Shenseea, the acclaimed Jamaican singer, recently defended her portrayal of same-sex relationships in her music and music videos. Responding to critics during a recent podcast interview with Angela Yee on Way Up With Angela Yee, she emphasized the importance of personal liberation and the freedom to express oneself. “Are we still even speaking on this? […]
Beres Hammond Celebrating his Legacy Across America: Veteran Reggae Artist Launches Forever Giving Thanks Tour
Half a decade has passed since we’ve had the pleasure of digesting a new Beres Hammond record, yet with the legendary Jamaican artist’s extensive library of chart-topping singles, the production of new songs isn’t necessary to maintain his active touring schedule. Hammond is set to inaugurate his anticipated ‘Forever Giving Thanks Tour’ on the 17th […]
Rebel With a Cause: Junior Reid Launches New Festival in Bold Response to Reggae Sumfest Snub
Acclaimed reggae maestro, Junior Reid, has voiced his discontent over the repeated omission of certain artists from the annual Reggae Sumfest lineups, arguing that such exclusions rob audiences of the opportunity to savor rich, meaningful music. As a response to this perceived bias, Reid has taken matters into his own hands and is setting up […]
Shaggy and Sting Team Up to Present One Fine Day Festival in Philadelphia
In an exciting new endeavor, Sting and Shaggy are coming together to create the One Fine Day Festival, set to take place in Philadelphia, USA on September 9th. The announcement was shared with fans on Shaggy’s official Instagram account this past Monday. The reggae fusion superstar and the former frontman of The Police are organizing […]
Strictly 2K Levels Up: From Retro Party to Stellar Music Festival with Tifa and Jah Vinci Headlining
Once a throwback party, Strictly 2K is now stepping up its game by morphing into a full-fledged music festival, setting a higher bar for music enjoyment in Jamaica. The man behind this remarkable transformation, Ibrahim Konteh, Director of Marketing, shed light on this evolutionary journey, saying that the metamorphosis of Strictly 2K into a music […]
Junior Reid Celebrates 60th Birthday with One Blood Family Fest
Iconic Reggae Artist Comes Full Circle as He Brings Together Veteran and Contemporary Acts On June 3rd, legendary reggae artist Junior Reid will celebrate his 60th birthday with the One Blood Family Fest at Plantation Cove in St Ann, Jamaica. The event’s name pays tribute to Reid’s iconic 1989 anti-violence song “One Blood,” which remains […]