Reggae news
Mon! Here's some reggae news for ya:
Recent Releases
- Damian Marley's new album "Stony Hill" is out now! The album features collaborations with artists like Stephen Marley, Nas, and Skrillex.
- Protoje's new album "A Matter of Time" is also out now! The album features collaborations with artists like Chronixx and Sevana.
- Chronixx's new single "Skankin' Sweet" is out now! The song is a fusion of reggae and dancehall with a catchy chorus.
Upcoming Tours
- Damian Marley is set to tour North America in the fall, with dates in the US and Canada.
- Rebelution is set to tour the US and Europe in the fall, with dates in cities like Los Angeles, New York, and London.
- Tarrus Riley is set to tour the Caribbean and North America in the fall, with dates in Jamaica, the US, and Canada.
Reggae Festivals
- The annual Reggae Sumfest festival is set to take place in Montego Bay, Jamaica in July. The festival will feature performances by artists like Damian Marley, Chronixx, and Protoje.
- The Reggae on the River festival is set to take place in Garberville, California in August. The festival will feature performances by artists like Rebelution, Tarrus Riley, and The Green.
- The One Love Reggae Festival is set to take place in Toronto, Canada in September. The festival will feature performances by artists like Chronixx, Protoje, and Alborosie.
Reggae Awards
- The 2019 Reggae Grammy Awards took place in February, with winners including Chronixx for Best Reggae Album and Damian Marley for Best Reggae Performance.
- The 2019 International Reggae Awards took place in March, with winners including Protoje for Best Male Vocalist and Alborosie for Best Album.
Reggae News
- The Jamaican government has announced plans to establish a reggae museum in Kingston, Jamaica.
- The reggae community is mourning the loss of legendary reggae singer, Sugar Minott, who passed away in February.
- The reggae industry is also mourning the loss of legendary reggae producer, Clive "Clevie" Ford, who passed away in March.
I hope you enjoyed this reggae news update, mon!