Women's History Month with a Reggae Twist!

March 1^st to 31^st, 2020 is designated on the calendar as Women’s History Month.  At this time, we celebrate the accomplishments and aspirations of women worldwide.  Putting a musical twist to this month sees VP Records recognize the catalog of several notable women in Reggae and Dancehall.

The VP Records 10-song playlist includes music from Queen Ifrica (“To See”), Ikaya (“Fly Away”), Naomi Cowan (“Paradise Plum”), Marion Hall (“I Won’t Worry”), Jah9 (“Highly”), Aza Lineage (“In the Ghetto”), Etana (“Weakness in Me”), Marcia Griffiths (“Survival”), Tanya Stephens (“These Streets”), and Spice (“Like a Man).  This range of Reggae and Dancehall tracks are appropriate and timely and reflect the moods and strengths of women worldwide.

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Taking a step back and looking at this playlist, it’s easy to see how women such as Marcia Griffiths paved the way for younger artists such as Ikaya to come through as easily as it is to see how Marion Hall aka Lady Saw paved the way for an artist like Spice to come through and now claim the crown as being Dancehall Queen.

If you’re looking for just ‘one’ place to start, begin with Marcia Griffiths ‘Reggae Anthology – Melody of Life’ double disc set!

Explore the songs and add to them to your playlists and make sure you hashtag #WomensHistoryMonth in your posts!

Let’s Make it “Big, Big” … Not Just Big!

With a solid catalog of music … correction, hit music, Christopher Martin is synonymous for giving fans anthems that become staples in their Life soundtrack.  Today, the artist officially gives us another song to add to the hit catalog!

“Big Big” is the latest song from the award winner which comes from the Aircraft Riddim produced by Chimney Records.  The track details his journey from humble beginnings in Black Pasture, St. Catherine Parish, to becoming one of the biggest and most influential artists form Jamaica.  Keeping up with ‘boasty’ anthems, this song follows “Dem Vex” which exposes the real reasons why some people ‘hate’ on others who are successful.

Sources tell me that both these singles come from a new album project being put together!

Christopher’s last album, ‘And Then,’ debuted at #1 on the Billboard Reggae chart May (2019).  That album presented a well-rounded mix of ballads and up-tempo jams showcasing his musical versatility and growth.  One such song that really demonstrated his musical maturity is his cover of Mr. Big’s song “With You.”  To take a song like this and turn it into a song of significance in the Reggae genre is worthy of applause.  Produced by Robert Livingston for Big Yard Music, this song is worth a re-listen.

True to his catalog, Christopher continues to make music that celebrates Love, rising above hardships and finding the good in every situation.  Singles from the album that should be on your radar (no matter how many times you’ve played them) are “Bun Fi Bun,” “Can’t Dweet Again,” “Come Back” and the big chune “Life.”

Connect with Christopher on Instagram @iamchrismartin

Tags:  #ChristopherMartin #BigBig #NewMusic

March, 2020 Calendar ft. Black Love

L3 Magazine's celebration of Love continues in the month of March.  Photographer Dacx Production from Jamaica captures the essence of Love!  Pictured is upcoming artist Tamo J and model who exemplify intense Love and passion held between couples.

Save the calendar on your phone or to your computer!