Redemption, the popular Caribbean music event series that’s presented by D’Bandit, will have its next staging on Friday, May 3rd, 2024 at Grand Bizarre – 15 Saskatchewan Road – in Toronto, Ontario. It will be headlined by reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter Christopher Martin, who rose to prominence after winning the Digicel Rising Stars competition in 2005. Martin will be backed by his personal band. Click here to buy tickets ..read more

The organizers of the upcoming Sizzla concert in Atlanta is promising that he, Sizzla Kalonji, will take the audience on a musical journey as he celebrates his return to the U.S. The show will be held on Friday, May 17 at a secret location in Atlanta, Georgia. The address will be given to ticket holders only. Sizzla will be supported by Ras Fraser Jr. and Pressure Busspipe, and passes can be purchased from vipsocio-com ..read more

There is a lot of talk in and around dancehall communities regarding the re-emergence of arguably one of the best dancehall lyricists from the 90s, Terror Fabulous. After giving us mega hits like Order, Body & Shape, Gangster’s Anthem, Gun Jezebel, Position, and that is just to name a few, he slowly disappeared from the music scene. To this day no one really knows why. Now, years later, we are learning that the deejay is under new management, and he is booked to perform at the forthcoming 90s Joyride stage show and dance at Pier 1 in Montego Bay on April 27th. Furthermore, a few days ago ..read more

On April 1st, 2024, the annual Easter Monday St. D’acre Carnival will take place at the St. D’acre Community Center in Alexandria, St. Ann, Jamaica. This is a family affair that will have rock climbing, bounce-a-bout, zipliners, and other child-friendly entertainment and activities. As for the grown-ups, there will be a live stage show with performances by Bounty Killa, I Octane, Sanchez, Shaniel Muir, Etana, and a surprise guest artists. Most importantly, this is a free event that’s open to the public ..read more

On Saturday, April 27th, lovers of 80s/90s reggae-dancehall music are invited to Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston, Jamaica, as this era will be celebrated at the Ruggu Dat! 14K Golden Mic Awards. Professor Nuts, a veteran dancehall lyricist who rose to prominence in the eighties, will be recognized for his contribution to the genre. Additionally, there will be performances by Agent Sasco and Lady G, with appearances and mic presentations by Beresford Hammond, Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley, and Orville ‘Shaggy’ Burrell. Click here for tickets ..read more

4:20 Fest is a music and cannabis focused festival in Santiago, Chile. This year, it will take place at the Teatro La Cúpula (Fábrica 1503, Santiago, Región Metropolitana), and will feature artists that promote and endorse marijuana use for recreational and medicinal purposes. The headlining act is international reggae-dancehall artist Capleton, who will be backed by his own Prophecy Band. Shamanes, Tiro De Gracia, Tianobless, Aflora, Boomer, Jose Dolores, Jah Sito, Mistah Dijah, Eterno Pakto, and Chakana Sound System are also on the program. Click here for tickets ..read more

Established dancehall artist Mr Lexx will perform at the upcoming White Out party set for Saturday, March 30th, at the Buena Vista Ballroom – 8844 Washington Blvd – in Jessup, Maryland. This is a reggae meets soca event that will also feature Lavaman, Denise Belfon, Sir Mikey & Patel, and Eclipse International Band. Tickets are available on Eventbrite ..read more

Nineties dancehall star Spragga Benz will be performing at the forthcoming 90’s Playground Party scheduled for Saturday, March 30th at Shazz Grounds in St. Ann, Jamaica. Spragga will be supported by DJ Ashile, ZJ Liquid, and DJ Marvin. Early bird tickets, which are going for $3,000 JMD, can be purchased from Fontana, Iona Spa, TK Raffine, Upscale, and Loud Fashion in Ocho Rios; Shazz Service Station in St. Ann; Parts2go in Falmouth; Rehab Sports Bar in Montego Bay; Cover Girl in Brown’s Town; Hypezone Fruits & Vegetables in Discovery Bay; and Fontana in Barbican ..read more

Some time ago, Blakkwuman22 Music released Restart Riddim, a four-track dancehall compilation that features British-based deejay Peppery, popular vocalist Sherida Sharpe, one of the most underrated dancehall lyricists, I-Talawah, and BW22‘s owner, who is also the project’s producer, Karamanti. The imprint is now sharing the video for I-Talawah‘s tune, Truth, which many people think is one of the hardest songs (from a lyrical standpoint) on the rhythm. The visuals were captured in I-talawah‘s Jackson Town district in Kingston, Jamaica, and ..read more

Digicel, the Jamaican-based Caribbean mobile phone network and home entertainment provider, is putting on a massive reggae festival in Grenada next month. The ‘Big Show’, as it’s being called, will take place on Saturday, April 6th, at Grenada’s national stadium, running from 8:00 p.m. until… On the lineup are Jamaican stars Super Cat, Busy Signal, Romain Virgo, Maxi Priest, Anthony B, and Etana, as well as Grenadian acts Jeverson and Sakinah. There is also talks of a surprise guest artist. Click here for tickets ..read more