Jamaican-born reggae artist Minna LaFortune has dropped a powerful new single, “Cease Fire.”The Brooklyn resident said this stirring anthem confronts the devastating impact of gun violence on urban centers and marginalized neighborhoods worldwide.“The song vividly portrays the tragic loss of young B
On Wednesday and Thursday, students from the Meyer Levin School for the Performing Arts in Brooklyn performed a Black History showcase, “Every Voice,” underscoring that not just one voice matters, but every voice matters.With the help of the performing arts teachers and staff, students demonstrated
Brittney Burgess was born and raised in the NYC borough of Queens in a Jamaican household focused on providing all possible opportunities. Growing up, life was always active and busy, as she was deeply involved in sports and the arts.“I had incredible opportunities, especially in music, including be
Multi-talented Brooklyn-born singer/songwriter Ajii has teamed up with rising star and Season 21 Top Five finalist Wé Ani for the release of their new duet, “”Written by Ajii, Wé Ani, and Alex Poeppel and produced by Poeppel, the calm and vibey, hypnotically infectious track, out on Friday, offers “
Following the announcement of the New Rules Festival for the United Kingdom, slated for Spring 2025, Armanii and Rahjahwild are set to join Alkaline for what is described as “a historic New Rules Festival experience.”On Thursday, Alkaline and New Era Production said that Rajahwild and Armanii will p
Multi-award-winning dancehall artist Sean Paul has never been one to chase trends. A globally renowned cultural force who has spent decades honing his craft has released “Nah Follow Dem,” his first single for 2025.Ronnie Tomlinson, the Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-based entertainment publicist, told Cari
The New Jersey-based Sunshine Awards Organization on Friday announced that the co-founder of the Sunshine Awards Hall of Fame, Trinidadian calypsonian Dr. Hollis “Chalkdust” Liverpool was honored on Jan. 29, with the prestigious title, Prof. Emeritus by the Board of Governors of the University of Tr
Every five years the United Nations acknowledge individuals who dedicate their lives to service humanity.With that purposeful intent, a Feb. 28 deadline nears for a select committee to decide the 2025 winners.According to the UN Outreach Programme on the Transatlantic Slave Trade and Slavery, two el
Renowned dancehall artist Kemar Christopher Dwaine Ottey, popularly known as Ding Dong, has set the dancehall scene abuzz with his latest single, “Danca Bwoy.”“The track, which delves into Ding Dong’s journey in the music industry, highlights his achievements and addresses the criticisms he has face
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) proved the biggest winner throughout the 67th annual Grammy Awards salute to music in Los Angeles, California.In addition to celebrating excellence in the industry, on the second day, of the second month of 2025, an eclectic assembly of talented personalities ex
