While some head to the Hamptons, Caribbeans in New York City – or those visiting the New York area – head to Brooklyn! Labor Day weekend has become synonymous with Carnival in New York (aka the West Indian American Day Parade). Caribbean events will be at an all time high this weekend and it’s one of the best times to partake in festive events as sort of a last “hoo-rah” of the … [Read more...] about Fetes & Festivals in NYC Labor Day Weekend
Reggae
Ne-Yo Launches a Label in Jamaica
R&B/Pop singer Ne-Yo has always had an affinity for Jamaica. Ge recently announced that he's launching a division of his Compound label in Jamaica called Compound Island. "We chose Jamaica because of its rich legacy of producing some of the world's biggest recording artistes, be it in notoriety or album sales," said Gayle. He stated that Jamaica had a heavy influence on … [Read more...] about Ne-Yo Launches a Label in Jamaica
Upcoming Events: R&B, Dancehall & Reggae in the Tri-state Area
New York radio station Power 105 is back with Power Live featuring Miguel and Olivia at BB Kings Finally! A great line up with a variety of Caribbean women doing their thing. DJ Norie of Power 105.1 presents Melanie Fiona, Alaine, Spice, Tifa and Lumidee will be at BB Kings in New York City July 17. (Newly added to the line up Patra) Nikki Z presents Lakefest … [Read more...] about Upcoming Events: R&B, Dancehall & Reggae in the Tri-state Area
Reggae 4 Japan
Reggae for Japan is an amazing Benefit Concert, coordinated by Japanese sound system Mighty Crown and Irish & Chin, with an all-star line up of Reggae and Dancehall artists coming together in honor of giving back to Japan. Stricken with a major earthquake in March of this year, Japan still has yet to recover from the devistation from the multiple aftershocks and … [Read more...] about Reggae 4 Japan
I-Octane Featured in Vibe Magazine
Rob Kenner interviews I-Octane in the April/May issue of Vibe Magazine. Singjay I-Octane has been very busy cementing himself in the music industry and has been catching the ears of new fans and is quickly becoming a highly rated artist. Having multiple hit songs like "No Love Inna Dem" and "Nuh Ramp Wid We" in rotation helps too. He's been touring non-stop internationally … [Read more...] about I-Octane Featured in Vibe Magazine