[New Music] Jahbar I - Legal Scamma
Boom Tune of the Week from Episode 254 is Jahbari I's latest single 'Legal Scamma'
[New Music] The Heatwave X Stylo G
A favorite tune from episode 254 is the collaboration between The Heatwave and Stylo G. Known for their remixes (Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Popcaan) and singles ("London City", "Stopwatch", "Walk Out Gyal") The Heatwave reaches one of a kind Dancehall/Bashment/Grime superstar Stylo G.
[New Music] Kabaka Pyramid releases 3rd single from upcoming 'Contraband'
Title: Kaught Up
Produced by: Genis T Nadal
Written by: Kabaka Pyramid
Mixed by: Marc Lee at Uncle D's Studio
Label: Ghetto Youths Intl & Bebble Rock Music
Artwork by: Paige Zombie
1Xtra in Jamaica - Mortimer
Annually, the BBC 1Xtra team travels to Jamaica to showcase the newest upcoming talent. We are proud to see friend of the show and friend inna real life Mortimer being showcased at Big Yard Studios.
[New Music] Protoje - Bout Noon
Reggae phenom Protoje debuts the animated lyric video for his latest love stricken tune, “Bout Noon,” on VIBE.com today (Feb 23). Produced by Winta James and Lamont “Monty” Savory, the addictive track leads the charge for Pro’s forthcoming fourth studio album.
“I wrote this song on a flight home after an extensive summer of touring,” says Protoje about the groovy new song. “I was looking forward to being home, in my house, with my lady and family. I think everybody can relate to missing someone or something. This song can be something you groove to as you make your way back to that.”
Protoje’s new LP will serve as his first full length solo project since 2015’s Ancient Futurerelease. The Jamaican star also plans to hit the road once again this summer on a slew of festival and pop-up concert dates
https://www.vibe.com/2018/02/protoje-bout-noon-song/
Credit: @Mikeyfresh1
[Music Video] Sara Lugo & Randy Valentine - Growing A Jungle
From the new hit riddim 'Nice & Easy' courtesy of Oneness Records comes the official video for Randy Valentine & Sara Lugo with 'Growing A Jungle'
Video directed by Valentin Campagnie / http://www.valentin-campagnie.com
Video edited by Guillaume Agostini
[Music Video] Jesse Royal ft Jo Mersa Marley - Generation
Taken from his album, Lily of da Valley, pree the official music video for 'Generation'
Romain Virgo’s “LoveSick” Valentines Week Radio Takeover
Caribbean Dance Radio is proud to participate in the 'LoveSick' Valentine's Week Radio Takeover. Listen this week for your chance to win a download of Romain Virgo's upcoming album 'Lovesick'.
We'll be giving away downloads on all our programs this week
Feb 16 - official podcast available Soundcloud, iTunes, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and more
Feb 16 - KKRN 88.5FM or kkrn.org - 11:30pm PST
Feb 17 - African.FM - 2:00am UK
Feb 20 - KZFR 90.1FM or kzfr.org - 11:30am PST
Press Release
New York, NY- Following the announcement of Romain Virgo’s upcoming album “LoveSick” on VP Records, a Valentines Week Radio Takeover is underway. Fans of the reggae crooner can listen to the radio stations below all week for a chance to win a download of his new album out on March 30th. The 17-track album takes listeners on a journey that explores every emotion felt when finding love, losing love and finding love again. In the many twists and turns of romance and relationships, Romain represents a young man who has experienced it all and now has a dynamic story to tell.
Executive produced by Niko Browne for Lifeline Music, with additional production by Sting International and Vikings Production, the album presents a new pop reggae sound traced with his signature lovers rock style woven throughout. The first single ‘Now’, released last Summer, was the introduction to an energetic dance groove on the Skank and Rave rhythm. Highly contagious, the song alludes to a transitional musical direction. On the other spectrum, “Trouble” is reminiscent of his popular songs “Soul Provider”, “Fade Away” and “Cry Tears For You”. The bluesy, smooth rhythm released in November, showcases the sick side of LoveSick, as he tells a tale of a woman who persists on breaking up his happy home after a one- night stand.
The latest single “Still” is a passionate ballad over the upbeat Skyspraper Riddim by Richie Stephens, a forthcoming video is expected in March. The album also includes Romain's stirring version of the Sam Smith smash “Stay With Me.” The song has become a fan favorite across the globe, rivaling popularity with the original version in Japan. The crooner will be embarking on a European tour at the end of March with special guest Sevana. The tour will include stops in Germany, The UK, Holland and Switzerland. He will be setting up U.S. dates later this year.
Raised in a disciplined home in the rural town of Stepney in the parish of St. Annes, Romain first gained fame when he made history as the youngest winner of Television Jamaica’s (TVJ) popular “Rising Stars” talent competition at just 17-years-old and later by winning Artist of the Year by JaRIA (Jamaica Reggae Industry Association) in 2012. Growing up listening to the likes of Beres Hammond, Dennis Brown and Percy Sledge, he has modeled his musical style and career after these legends while still remaining true to who he is. Passion drips through every lyric and every note, as listeners can feel the love for his craft.
“I believe love is the one thing that’s going to save us, not just in terms of relationships, but in the broader human sense,” Romain says of the album’s title and content. “I personally believe that nothing forms a stronger bond than love. It cuts through race, religion, creed, everything. We need to put it at the center of our lives.”
Long time we've supported Romain Virgo and wish him the best success on his upcoming album.
[New Music] I-Octane & J Boog - Pretty Loud
Jamaica, U.S.A (MPR Consulting) - On the heels January 13th memorable and exciting performance at renowned stage show Rebel Salute in Jamaica, International reggae star I-Octanehas premiered his new single "Pretty Loud" featuring two times nominated Reggae artist J Boog, and announced that he will join him for selected California tour dates.
The latter will be in support of I-Octane's anticipated third full length album titled "Love and Life", which is set to release on March 30th, 2018. Albeit much earlier performances will be announced, the California leg of J Boog's L.O.E tour will introduce reggae star I-Octane to new fans, and deliver a dose of Jamaica's steeped vibes to San Luis Obispo, Bakersfield, Fresno, Redway and Monterey.
Speaking on the song's inspiration, I-Octane explained "I was in the studio talking with my brethrens about how we see some beautiful women that never can keep a man, or always change men. We all know some of them that think that because they are beautiful, they should be treated a certain way. It's like that is all they have to offer, and they come with a certain attitude and expectations from men. Of course it's not all women, I don't want to stereotype, but it's plenty of them. That basically was the inspiration. That is what the song Pretty Loud is about. The idea to work with J Boog came from my manager Wendy. We were talking about him and his accomplishments in reggae on the international front, and she suggested him for the record, and yeah he delivered as expected, his voice just fit in perfect. It's one of my favorite collaborations. I get to introduce him to my audience, and i get to know his audience.We give thanks. "
Distributed by IDC, "Pretty Loud" will be available on February 9th, is now purchasablle as a pre-order smarturl.it/IoctaneJboog
"As a fan of reggae music, i have long admired and actually been a fan myself of I-Octane. I've had the pleasure of working with some great artists and now I can count him among those names. What makes it sweeter is not only our collaboration, but the fact that we will perform it together when he joins my L.O.E tour in Cali. One Love" - J Boog
[New Music] Capleton & Chronixx - Help The Weak
New collaboration with Capleton & Chronixx by ZincFence Productions
Grab it here on iTunes