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Volume 21/Issue 46
Media Coverage of Reggae Since 1995
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - Click on it to jump to that section
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THIS WEEKEND ONLY: Gaza Nation 50% Discount Bleacher Tickets Now through Sunday Midnight - Vybz Kartel - Freedom Street Concert New Years Eve
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 Vybz Kartel & Friends FREEDOM STREET CONCERT - New Years Eve ~ Dec 31 2024 - National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica 31
THIS WEEKEND ONLY:
Gaza Nation 50% Discount Bleacher Tickets Now through Sunday Midnight in the Black Friday Fan Appreciation Sale...Nov 19 -Dec. 1
All Discount and Regular Tickets Now Online at freedomstreetlive.com and All Fontana Stores in Jamaica & El Paso in Montego Bay
The countdown has begun to the most anticipated event in dancehall history; the return of Vybz Kartel to the stage!!
Freedom Street is more than a concert; it's an experience, and a declaration that the “King of the Dancehall” is returning to his throne!
The over 14 bars and over 60 food-court vendors will also be open at 4pm for patrons to indulge before Vybz Kartel takes the stage.
The stage show begin at 10pm, with an amazing fireworks show at midnight, toasting to a new year!
Vybz will be joined on stage by Skillibeng, Spice,Tommy Lee, Shawn Storm, Lisa Hyper, Chronic Law, Lisa Hyper, Sheba, more..!
Special eight-person CYCLE TRACK PODS with inclusive bottle service. Click HERE
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BLACK FRIDAY & CYBER MONDAY TICKET SALE for 42nd IRAWMA MARCH 30, 2025 |
 42nd IRAWMA MARCH 30TH, 2025 - BLACK FRIDAY & CYBER MONDAY TICKET SALE! OVER 50% OFF TICKETS AND SPONSORSHIP VISIT SALES @ IRAWMA.COM
Gift Your Family or Friends Amazing 50% off Tickets to 42nd IRAWMA 2025, South Florida
(Coral Springs, Florida): For the ninth time in 42 years, by the demand of reggae and world music fans, the 42nd Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) will return to South Florida, on Sunday, March 30th, 2025, to be held at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, in Coral Springs for the fourth time.
As reggae and world music fans from various parts of the globe are preparing to escape to South Florida for the weekend to have a grand time on the red carpet and to celebrate musical achievements; Martin’s International, the nonprofit, 501© 3 organization is offering over 50% off Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales on tickets, sponsorship and magazine advertising.
The special promotion will run from now through giving Tuesday, December 3rd, and will be followed by another promo with less discount through December 31st, when nominations for reggae and world music’s best of 2024 will close.
The limited tickets to March 30th, 2025, 42nd IRAWMA are wonderful and amazing gifts to give to family, friends, co-workers, associates or others, this Thanksgiving weekend, Cyber Monday or other upcoming Holidays through December 31st, 2024. The special 50% discount, general, VIP and V-VIP tickets are on sale at www.thecentercs.com, www.irawma.com and the Coral Springs Box Office. Thanks to the partnership support of Bob and Rita Marley Foundation/Tuff Gong International, VP Records, Old World Market, Rogers Park Fruit Market, Son of Thunder, Reggae Festival Guide, and JSVFest, among others; To become a sponsor, make a tax-deductible donation, secure tickets, or advertise in the IRAWMA magazine, email irawmasponsor@gmail.com, visit www.irawma.com or call 877/9-REGGAE (9734423) for complete information. MEDIA CONTACTS: Terrel Blackett @ terrel.martinsinternational@gmail.com or 678-887-9369 |
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New Album Out Now! Ras Fraser Jr. I AM CONSCIOUS - 10 strictly roots tracks -
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 New Album Out Now! Ras Fraser Jr. I AM CONSCIOUS - 10 strictly roots tracks
Download/Purchase/Listen/Stream here...
Rebel Sound Records is very excited to announce the release of the long anticipated album "I Am Conscious" by Ras Fraser Jr. This album is strictly roots and was 3 years in the making! Resulting in a 10-track album that you can listen through from beginning to end, with every song as strong as the next and never needing to skip.
Ras Fraser continues to shake the foundations of Babylon from word power and sound. "I Am Conscious" is packed with features from some of today's hottest conscious artists including Anthony B, Inna Vision and Natty King.
The album is brought to you by Wide Awake Music, Ras Fraser Jr.'s label in collaboration with Big Mill Productions and Rebel Sound. Tracks #2 through 10 were produced by Soul Fyah Productions and track #1 was produced by Ben Barbic and Zack Reed.
The entire album was mixed and mastered by Fire Wayne. Cover art was hand painted By Ras Elijah. We give thanks and congratulations to everyone who has been involved with the project.
Listen/Stream/Download Here...
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Ras Fraser Jr. born Jhemel Fraser, was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. His father is reggae legend Phillip Fraser. With Reggae music in his blood, Fraser performed his first stage show at the age of 8. He has worked with a variety of artists including pop star Elliphant with their hit “Music Is Life.” Now signed with Rebel Sound Records, Fraser has traveled the world spreading his message of positivity, prosperity, and Rastafari through his music.
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🔥👑🇯🇲New Album from Elihu Morris BROKEN SILENCE - Listen to all 17 ORIGINAL tracks here
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 🔥👑🇯🇲New Album from Elihu Morris BROKEN SILENCE - Listen to all 17 tracks here on platform of your choice and watch videos
This album with all original rhythms, was written by Elihu and is considered in the industry to be one of the best reggae albums for 2024.
CLICK HERE FOR MUSIC PLATFORM OF YOUR CHOICE
The talented artist with the unique vocals co-produced the 17-song set with Andrew Campbell, his longtime collaborator. The album is 100% good, conscious reggae music; the lyrics and rhythms will appeal to children, adults and even world leaders. Four of the songs, "Any Little Man", "How You Cold So","On Your Side of Town" and "Turmoil", had been previously released.
According to the veteran vocalist, “Each track is different from the other.” "On Your Side of Town" has an interesting story. Morris filmed its video last year in Kolkata, capital of West Bengal state in India to salute his East Indian heritage.
“I am always thinking out of the box. I always knew that I am African, Jamaican and Indian, so I realized I had to find my balance and knowledge of who I am, so I can give more of me in my work,” Morris explained. “I chose Kolkata because it’s the city of joy, and I thought it was perfect to get this video done there.”
EARLY YEARS
Courtney ‘Elihu’ Morris was born in Kingston, Jamaica’s capital, and was raised in the working-class community of Craig Town which is a stone’s throw from the famous Trench Town where Bob Marley once lived. Craig Town is the birthplace of Shocking Vibes Records which put acts like Beenie Man, Tanto Metro and Devonte and Snagga Puss on the map. He has always embraced reggae music and culture from as early as his teenage years. His inspiration came from music stalwarts like The Stylistics, The Impressions, The Chilites, Billy Paul, Smokey Robinson, Alton Ellis, and Dennis Brown. These entertainers all possessed qualities that Courtney hoped to emulate.
Click image to enjoy interview with Music Phil, Host of Yardstyle Live
ELIHU video PRINCE OF LOVER'S ROCK The Jamaican singer/songwriter was known to his US fanbase as the ‘Prince of Lover’s Rock’ however his name ‘Elihu’ was a biblical one. ‘Elihu’ refers to a man in the Bible who always spoke the truth. In 2016 he released his first EP called ‘The Evolution of Courtney Elihu Morris’ consisting of seven (7) tracks inclusive of ‘God of Israel’, ‘How Yuh Cold Suh’ and ‘Got to Be Me’, to name a few. The EP was a success in Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada, building him a more diverse fanbase. His music is authentic roots rock reggae that speaks to several social issues plaguing Jamaicans. Elihu's love for reggae music resonates through his music. He said “Reggae is so powerful. To me, reggae is more than a genre of music, it is a lifestyle”. Elihu wants to be known for his mellow tone and lyrical prowess.
NOW AVAILABLE FOR BOOKING
Elihu is backed by the Andrew Bassie All Star Band. They will be touring in support of the new album. The band consists of Andrew “Bassie” Campbell (bass); Luke Jackson aka “Fyah Luke” (drummer); Claude Reynolds aka "Trending" (keyboards); Akemo Antonio Elliott aka “Frass” (keyboards); and Fitz Livermore aka “Favorite” (guitarist).
For bookings, interviews and collaborations:Andrew Bassie - bassie08@gmail.com 1-876-433-0264 (JA), 1-978-413-3195 (US)
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Featured from Vybz Kartel - Gaza Nation - Freedom Street Concert Promo
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At Thanksgiving time, we find ourselves not only taking time to reflect, but compelled to share how thankful we are for what we have in our lives. We are reminded to relish in all of life's gifts, large or small, and we discover peace and renewal in the process.
From our house to yours, we want you to know that you are our gift, not just today, but every day we are so very thankful and grateful for YOU, our clients, readers, reggae lovers, and reggae friends.
We are here – together in commonality — we are Reggae family and you help make our world go ‘round.
Wishing you and yours a joyful, peaceful and healthy holiday.
Your Reggae Festival Guide Team,
Kaati, Joana, Heather, and Goran
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Richie B's Jamaican Reggae Airplay Charts
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Jamaica Music Countdown — By Richard ‘Richie B’ Burgess
JMC Charts -
Nov 29 – Dec 5, 2024
By Richard ‘Richie B’ Burgess
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TOP 25 Dancehall Singles ,TOP 25 Reggae Singles and TOP 10 Albums/CD Chart
JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN
By Richard ‘Richie B’ Burgess
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Ital Statistics This WEEK in Reggae
and Nubian, Rasta, herb and related history
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This Week in Reggae — and Nubian, Rasta, herb and related history
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| November 26 |
| 1864: |
"Alice's Adventures Underground" (later renamed "Alice in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking Glass") is published. |
| 1975: |
Singer Pushim is born in Osaka, Japan. |
| 1997: |
Sony Corp. announces that Sony and Philips Electronics have developed Super Audio CD. |
| November 27 |
| 1979: |
Natty King (Kevin Christopher Roberts) is born. |
| 1981: |
Aswad's album "New Chapter" is released. |
| 1990: |
Bob Marley & The Wailers' video "The Bob Marley Story" [Island Video] is certified Gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). |
| 1998: |
Funeral for Roland Alphonso, passed away November 20th, is held in Brooklyn, New York. |
| 1999: |
Veteran DJ I-Roy (b. Roy Samuel Reid) passes away at the Spanish Town Hospital, at age 55
He had been diagnosed with a heart condition three years earlier.
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| 1999: |
American reggae singer Tynsi Lyons-Tarig passes away (dies of cancer)
She was buried in her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio on December 5th.
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| 2001: |
Singer Junior Kelly has a traffic accident and is hospitalized
Kelly was driving his Honda Accord car on the Spanish Town Road at around 9:30pm when his vehicle was hit by another car reportedly coming from an adjacent road. The car smashed into the driver's side, leaving Kelly temporarily unconscious.
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| November 28 |
| 1958: |
Derek [809; bass] is born in Jamaica. |
| 1960: |
Mauritania gains independence from France (National Day). |
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