Wayne Wonder just launched his new album FOREVA with a big record release bash in NYC. It was a star-studded party with friends of the musician like Shaggy, Mr. Vegas, Assassin, Red Fox and Rayvon who all took part in some improv freestyles for the occasion which totally won over the crowd. ([More →])

Finally, we have some news on the new Alicia Keys album! It looks like the release date was pushed again, but today we have the video for the first single off of As I Am. The video was directed by Justin Francis and it debuted on BET today. According to some sources, the album’s release is now set for November 13th. If this is true, she will miss her chance to duke it out with Jay-Z on November 6th. Or maybe he will postpone his too so they can stay together…. ([More →])

Visa issues were the cause of Horace Andy missing several shows in the US recently, when he was scheduled to share the bill with dub and reggae heavyweights Sly and Robbie. The visa has been issued finally, Andy flew from Kingston, Jamaica to California, and the tour will proceed as planned. Cherine Anderson opens the concerts, warming up the crowd for Horace Andy’s roots reggae crooning and Sly and Robbie’s relentless and warm jamming on drums and bass. ([More →])

Displaying his versatility and enthusiasm for good music, Paul McCartney is excited about the new remix of “Nod Your Head” from his new album, Memory Almost Full. The remix was produced by Sly and Robbie, infamous for their collaborations as the Taxi Gang and with Sinead O’Connor on her “reggae album.” ([More →])

The first ever Reggae Rising Music Festival will bring together so many reggae music heavyweights, they better build a rock solid stage to hold them up! ([More →])

Sizzla Kalonji spent last Friday filming the video for his single, “Show More Love To The Youths” with its director, Allan “Endless” Tennent. The video’s theme promotes finding an end to violence and crime, taking care of the world’s youth, and supporting community. The song features Sizzla singing over Sly and Robbie’s Africa riddim, and is getting ample radio play in Jamaica.

This song is one of 16 that will be included on the Feed The Children Africa compilation that is due out on Energy Beat Records by the end of May. The album also includes Anthony B, Spanner Banner, Turbulance, Paul Elliot, Morgan Heritage, Richie Spice, Norris Man, Gyptian, and Juice.

There isn’t much more info available currently, but you might glean something from Yard Flex.

In honour of Mother’s Day, here is the video for Thank U Mama by Sizzla:

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If you would like to know more about Sizzla, there is a good documentary – the visual is not good, but the audio is excellent:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1VPTRtrIYU

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