reggae News

Budweiser One Love Nutrifest features World Beat music with a uniquely multicultural appeal Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Grand Central Park in Downtown Miami

Reggae sensation makes noise in New England with his hot song, "Here I Am", a song featuring celebrity reggae artist Shaggy. Mystic performed in Boston and Portsmouth, New Hampshire on December 29th.

Jamaica's Tessanne Chin will make her first Philadelphia appearance at The First AfriCaribbean Comedy Blowout at the Starlight Ballroom. A night of unity featuring comedians from the Caribbean, Africa and U.S.A.

Canada’s leading Caribbean-Urban online publication, L3 Magazine, has just released their December edition which connects readers with Trinidad & Tobago’s Kes The Band, Jam Master Jay’s daughter Tyra Myricks and urban actress Tia Mowry!

Jamaican-American musician Monty Alexander's Harlem-Kingston Express Live!” (Motéma Music), a cross-cultural hit that artfully melds jazz and reggae, is nominated for Best Reggae Album at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 12 in Los Angeles.

Lasana Bandelé's Cover of Bob Dylan's "Blowin' In The Wind" is released by Storitela Music on CDBaby and will be available on iTunes, Amazon and other major Stores Worldwide.

The Green announces Hawaii tour dates in Honolulu, Kahalui and Lihue; adds free concert at Kahala Mall; Debuts at #1 on the Billboard Reggae charts and iTunes Reggae charts with new release "Ways & Means"

Due to high demand Wyclef Refugee All-Star Sound has added hip hop venues to their European tour schedule for the first time ever.

Anuhea launches a Fan Only experience for her upcoming release, For Love, exclusively through Kickstarter!

This month on Word Life Production, we will be celebrating some of the best underground urban talent that is doing it or has done it. Please check them out. Listen to their music, share their work, or at least spread the word verbally about them.

Mateo Monk and Sol perform with members of the Original Wailers and the Arkives Outernational as part of a free music series presented in Arlington Virginia. The performance happens on Friday August 19, 2011.

In a year that saw reggae artists being shown in negative situations ranging from drug charges, visa denials to the United States, skin bleaching, deviant sexual behaviors to name a few; reggae fans were hungry for a change.

Dancehall/Reggae diva Tenza get nominated For International video of the year awards "Waistline Crazy" singer Tenza featured in Hot Stepz Magazine's Hot Artist Spotlight 2011 nominated for Crib Vibez Music Video Awards nominees included Sean Paul.

With over 200 concerts now available in the on-line music archives at www.VitalVibes.com, #1 Music Fan Johnny Hitviews continues to add new performances to the diverse collection of non-commercially available concert recordings.

One of best Reggae Music shows to hit South Florida in years! - March 11 at the Central Broward Regional Park with Ali Campbell's UB40 and Toots and The Maytals headlining a full day of music and food and fun in the sun.

Budweiser One Love Nutrifest features World Beat music with a uniquely multicultural appeal Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Grand Central Park in Downtown Miami

Canada’s leading Caribbean-Urban online publication, L3 Magazine, brings in the New Year with their January edition highlighting the new album of one of Singing Melody, new artist Da Professor, and Zakada Milton gives the Ultimate Backup!

Reggae sensation makes noise in New England with his hot song, "Here I Am", a song featuring celebrity reggae artist Shaggy. Mystic performed in Boston and Portsmouth, New Hampshire on December 29th.

A mutli-cultural stand-up comedy event hosted by international film star Paul Campbell and a first time Philadelphia performance of reggae/rock fusion songstress Tessanne Chin.

The veteran comedian has not performed in Philly in a long time but will bring the funny next week Friday, Dec. 30 at the Starlight Ballroom at a multi-cultural stand-up comedy event the likes of which this region has never seen.

The hilarious Trixx of Canadian fame will take center stage Fri. Dec.30 in Philadelphia at the Starlight ballroom at 9pm. This is his first performance in Philly and he's preparing to cause jaw pain.

Star of Shottas, Third World Cop, Dancehall Queen etc., hosting multi-cultural comedy event in Philadelphia Fri.Dec. 30 at theStarlight Ballroom.

A.G.White will take center stage representing the U.S.A. in a multi- cultural stand-up comedy event this New Years eve weekend in Philadelphia.

Jamaica's Tessanne Chin will make her first Philadelphia appearance at The First AfriCaribbean Comedy Blowout at the Starlight Ballroom. A night of unity featuring comedians from the Caribbean, Africa and U.S.A.

Canada’s leading Caribbean-Urban online publication, L3 Magazine, has just released their December edition which connects readers with Trinidad & Tobago’s Kes The Band, Jam Master Jay’s daughter Tyra Myricks and urban actress Tia Mowry!

Rob ‘Zii’ Taylor - CD release for ‘Destiny’ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11TH @ 7.30pm Rodney Bay Marina- Ocean Club Website: www.robziitaylor.com Arrtee Music Inc. presents the vibes of Saint Lucian singer-songwriter-musician Rob ‘Zii’ Taylor

Jamaican-American musician Monty Alexander's Harlem-Kingston Express Live!” (Motéma Music), a cross-cultural hit that artfully melds jazz and reggae, is nominated for Best Reggae Album at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 12 in Los Angeles.

After a brief time on the run, Jamaican rapper Vybz Kartel is back in police custody. Police originally denied the claim that the artist escapes, only to later recant their story and admit that the entertainer did manage to escape with inside help.

Lasana Bandelé's Cover of Bob Dylan's "Blowin' In The Wind" is released by Storitela Music on CDBaby and will be available on iTunes, Amazon and other major Stores Worldwide.

The Green announces Hawaii tour dates in Honolulu, Kahalui and Lihue; adds free concert at Kahala Mall; Debuts at #1 on the Billboard Reggae charts and iTunes Reggae charts with new release "Ways & Means"

Dubstep And Beyond: The Electro Reggae Connection To World Music

Orange Hill Productions is the brainchild of record producer / former Radio 1 and 1Xtra DJ, Ras Kwame, in collaboration with Jnr.Tubby, another record producer of UK urban music fame (popularly known as DialTone / Antonio).

Another great hit coming from a Caribbean artist, a must listen to and have for your music collection. A new artist who just got the right groove for your moves!

Due to high demand Wyclef Refugee All-Star Sound has added hip hop venues to their European tour schedule for the first time ever.

Wyclef Jean’s celebrity birthday extravaganza & Wyclef’s Refugee All-Star Sound anniversary is buzzing all throughout the industry and will be presented this year by Showcase Ent and Empire Entity on Thursday October 27th, 2011 at Webster Hall.

Tomorrows Bad Seeds' Latest Single "Nice And Slow" Placed Above Lady Gaga's "Born This Way"and Enrique Iglesias " I Like It F/pitbull"

A night of laughs and fine entertainment Philadelphia has not seen in a long time. The best stand up comics of the Caribbean, Africa and U.S.A, a movie star host and a reggae, rock songstress.

Anuhea launches a Fan Only experience for her upcoming release, For Love, exclusively through Kickstarter!

The holidays are approaching rapidly and booking Wyclef’s Refugee All-Star Sound system is a fantastic way to keep the crowd dancing this season at your venue during all the festivities.

This month on Word Life Production, we will be celebrating some of the best underground urban talent that is doing it or has done it. Please check them out. Listen to their music, share their work, or at least spread the word verbally about them.

Mateo Monk and Sol perform with members of the Original Wailers and the Arkives Outernational as part of a free music series presented in Arlington Virginia. The performance happens on Friday August 19, 2011.

The names have not changed over the last four decades, and reggae legends, The Mighty Diamonds along with Tropical Recording artist, Mabrak continue to set the live standard in reggae music today!

Jamaica’s Reigning King of Dancehall To Take Stage Sunday Night

Dubbed as "South Florida reggae legends" by the Miami Herald, 4th Dimension celebrates their 11 years as a band and you are invited to their party.

Greendub Records releases new single and music video by Dove Award and Marlin Award winning artist Stefan the Scientist – “Don’t Throw It All Away” featuring Tesia Onae.

Julian Marley in Concert July 14TH at Pineapple Groove Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of Bob Marley’s Passing

It's time to relax and enjoy live Caribbean, reggae, surf, island and a bit of pirate music & entertainment at the 3rd Annual Tropical Daze Summer Music Festival, July 23 & 24 at the Thousand Oaks Community Park (2525 Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks).

The Caribbean Hip Hop artist and MTV reality TV star chooses ‘Over You’ as his debut with Expat Records.

Proceeds from the third annual Tropical Daze will be donated to First 5/Conejo Valley Neighborhood for Learning (CV NfL). Tropical Daze, a weekend-long summer music festival set for Saturday and Sunday, July 23 & 24, will be held in Thousand Oaks.

DevOcean and Kounterfeit Change play a live concert at Longshadow Ranch Winery in Temecula on Friday, June 17, 2011 from 6pm-10pm. Tickets are $10 each or 10 for $50 at www.heyday.com. For more information, please call (951) 716-6295.

In a year that saw reggae artists being shown in negative situations ranging from drug charges, visa denials to the United States, skin bleaching, deviant sexual behaviors to name a few; reggae fans were hungry for a change.

Bahamian native Stefan "The Scientist" Moss hit single "RISE242" and its accompanying music video has been picked up by the Gospel Music Channel (GMC).

NYC Based CDB (Chris Da Silva Band) gears up to bring reggae, rock, hip-hop, acoustic and funk to Gizzi's cafe on May 21st

A group of students from Hawaii who coincidentally met up at a small college just outside of Portland, Ore., are bringing their island reggae to campuses and luaus up and down the West Coast.

Hawai'ian Superstar Anuhea is Coming to San Diego For An Intimate Evening Concert For The Whole Family

Lenny Deneb, the reggae-rock singer/songwriter and Lateko Records recording artiste to perform at the Ocean Breeze Music Festival in New York City on June 18, 2011.

Reggae Superstar Baby Chris releases the newest single from his forthcoming album

World Champion Dancehall Queen Smallie holds the Record for Having Dancehall Stepz named after her....

Donnaray lawrence also known as D Ray has been the foremost promoter of jamaican dance and its history for nearly a decade Hot Stepz Interviews this amazing young woman.

An exclusive collection of live concert mixes, not commercially available, can be listened to at VitalVibes.com and Vital Vibes Mobile. The top 35 streams for the month of March 2011 provides a good cross section of the variety of music available.

THE PROCESS has received four nominations in 2011 DETROIT MUSIC AWARDS. The event is April 15, 2011 8:00pm at The Fillmore, Detroit, MI. This event showcases the best of Detroit's music scene.

Traffic is increasing rapidly at one of the newest streaming music sites on the web. Vital Vibes features exclusive 30 minute music mixes from a broad range of genres optimized for mobile devices.