Raging Fyah - Better Tomorrow | Official Music Video

Grammy nominated Raging Fyah has debuted their brand new video for “Better Tomorrow” today on premier music website Relix. The single will be released on Friday March 29th and will be included on their upcoming album soon to be revealed.

Raging Fyah stays true to their roots rock reggae sound with this brand-new song. “Better Tomorrow” is a lyrically powerful song that gives the message of building a bridge instead of creating a wall, serving as a literal and figurative metaphor for one love and unity. In a politically divided time, Raging Fyah shows us that coming together is the answer and division will only tear us apart.

Directed by Dubee of Upsetta, the video wanted to portray images of current events around the world and what should be done to make things better. “We wanted the video to connect to all kinds of people regardless of race, age and background,” said band member Pele. “We think the director did a good job at capturing the power of human connection,” he continued.

“Better Tomorrow” is such an important song in this political climate,” said band member Demar. “We know there is a lot to be done and we just want to do our small part by spreading the message of unity to the world,” he concluded.

Upcoming tour dates for Raging Fyah will be announced soon.

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You Can't Own My Success!

My Random Sunday Thought...

There is a common misperception that people ‘owe’ other people and it’s a misconception that must stop.  Here’s how the misconception starts: “if it wasn’t for me, Joe Public wouldn’t have met Jane Public and get his big break.”  Sound familiar? 

First and foremost, God and the Universe work in tandem to make sure a shared agreement plays out.  This means, some of career happenings happen, not because of the ‘owners’ but because it is a Universal plan.  

Second, we are here at Gods design.  This means that our actions are a part of his overall plans, so how can any one person say “if it wasn’t for ‘me’ Joe Public wouldn’t get where he is?”  How about the perception be changed to ‘one way or another Joe Public is going to succeed because he’s been blessed with that spirit?!’

I make note that there are many people who collectively contribute to our success.  How about we start with Mom and Dad who birthed us?  Teachers who put in extra effort to make sure we learned?  Coaches and mentors who gave us extra encouragement; and oh, the sleepless nights that we stayed up preparing for the future we knew was sure to come … which landed on the desk of Mr. or Mrs. Important person at XYZ Company who put us on.  If the talent was developed before hand, would they even have something to try to ‘own?’

People who are musicians, players of instruments and who sing at center stage are especially subjected to this non-sense way of warped thinking.  If it’s not the vocal coach it’s the producer; if it’s not the producer it’s the concert promoter and if it’s not the concert promoter then for sure it’s the radio jock who played the song for his 5.2 billion listeners why success is at your door.

Just in case there’s a person in your life who won’t stop with the ‘because of me’ rhetoric, just understand that your success is not tied to one person.  Your success is tied to you being daring enough to take risks and chances in places that other people were not willing to go.

You can own a car, a house and a bank account but you cannot own my success!  Go easy!

Reggaenometrist's Tanto Metro & Devonte!

Both having had a successful solo career since the 90’s, TANTO METRO & DEVONTE have reached the highest places on the mainstream charts with songs like ‘Everyone Falls in Love’, ‘Say Whoee’ or ‘Give It To Her’ in the early 2000’s. Both artists represent a major pioneering force of the dancehall movement and have been creating hits for over two decades now.  Along with their humble approach, the striking contrast of Devonte's silky smooth tenor and Tanto Metro's hard-hitting swaggering rhymes was the magic recipe for creating all those hits.

Today, the veteran hit makers continue to add magic to the music industry with their usual mixture of melodic hooks, humorous lines and catchy rhythms. They have now released their fifth studio album ‘Reggaenometrist’, which features songs on classic riddims like ‘Smoke Train’ on the M16 riddim or ‘Next Time’ on the African Beat riddim. They also line up a series of serious party bangers like ‘Love Song’ or ‘Love Will Make You’. Finally they teamed up with other artists to deliver energetic three-the-hard-way songs like ‘Obey’ featuring the Fireman Capleton, ‘Pretty City’ featuring young talent Million Stylez, and ‘Live as One’ featuring Grammy award winner Mykal Rose.

For this fifth studio album, the duo teamed up with producers Lynford ‘Fatta’ Marshall & Richard ‘Bobo’ Bell for 29 West Production/Fat Eyes Productions (Except LIVE AS ONE which was produced by Paul "Patchy" Wright of Island Yard Productions) – The album is being distributed by VPal Music.

Are You Ready?! DJ Khaled's Father of Asahd Coming May 17th, 2019!

Sharing the details for what promises to be his biggest record yet, DJ Khaled reveals his twelfth full-length—the mega-anticipated Father of Asahd—will arrive in stores and at all digital retailers on May 17, 2019 via We The Best Music Group/Epic Records.

The GRAMMY® nominated multiplatinum artist, music industry visionary, innovative influencer, mogul, and mega-producer personally disclosed the date on social media this morning and set the internet on fire as it trended worldwide. In keeping with a history of making major moves in the midst of other major moves, Khaled sends the culture into a frenzy by unveiling the news on the eve of the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards—which he will host for the first time tomorrow, Saturday May 23. It airs LIVE at 8p ET. Expect many surprises and his presence to fuel the proceedings.

Following back-to-back number one debuts on the Billboard Top 200, countless multiplatinum and gold plaques, a Hot 100 #1, and billions of streams, Khaled raised the bar yet again for Father of Asahd. The album represents him at the peak of his powers as an artist, producer, curator, and musical force with his most unexpected and earth-shattering collaborations to date. He will drop more hints soon as well as the first single as anticipation only increases.

Named after his two-year-old son and the album’s co-producer, Father of Asahd stands primed to be his most powerful moment yet. The album drops May 17th, 2019!

Get ready!

gqom: The World's Newest Genre of Music!

The latest music craze to hit South African dance floors is a dark, pulsating and energetic sound called gqom. For the past seven years, a young and technologically skilled generation in Durban, KwaZulu Natal, has created and finessed a sound that has the world hooked and wanting more. It is an entire cultural movement complete with distinctive dance moves and styles. Afropop Worldwide talks to some of the DJs and young producers of this genre, like DJ Lag, Citizen Boy and Distruction Boyz, as well as Gqom and record label owner Francesco Nan Kolé, to understand where gqom originated, how it’s made and where it’s going. They also look at how this rough and raw party music has evolved to accommodate a more commercial market.

Produced by Akornefa Akyea  

Read the interview here:  http://afropop.org/audio-programs/the-gqom-generation-of-durban-south-africa

Third World and Fiji Remix "Loving You is Easy!"

After garnering tremendous traction internationally for their single"Loving You is Easy' the Reggae Ambassador's, THIRD WORLD are set to release the official remix featuring Grammy nominated, Polynesian artist Fiji. Produced by multi-Grammy-award winning business mogul Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley on Ghetto Youths International, "Loving You is Easy" remix officially releases today Friday March 22, 2019 on all digital platforms worldwide by visiting:  https://ghetto-youths-international.lnk.to/CWm6e

As the first single off their upcoming full-length album, to be released later this summer, the original track, 'Loving You is Easy' has received international notoriety for their visual and great production. This momentum propelled the interest to remix the single, adding another element to the single, captivating new ears.

'Loving You Is Easy' featuring Fiji REMIX complements the musical blend of the golden voice along with Third World lead vocalist AJ Brown and Stephen 'Cat' Coore.  Embodying a smooth Reggae sound, there is that extra bounce to the track, highlighting the single to a new audience.

"What an honor and a pleasure to work with one of my heroes, Third World" says Fiji.  The seamless fusion of Fiji tone is a perfect addition to the beautiful signature harmonies and charismatic vibe of Third World. Third World will perform at this years' Kaya Fest - festival celebrating 420 on April 20, 2019 in Bayfront Park, Miami Florida.

Current Third World members include: Stephen 'Cat' Coore (guitar, cello, vocals) Richard Daley (bass), Tony Williams (drums, djembe), AJ Brown (lead vocals), Maurice "MG" Gregory (keyboards, vocals) Norris Noriega; Webb (keyboards, vocals)

"Loving You Is Easy feat Fiji REMIX is now available for download and stream on all digital platforms worldwide.  

For more information, visit the band's website at www.thirdworldband.com.

Jah9 - Heaven (Ready Fi Di Feeling) | Official Music Video

Deeply mystical, Jah9 has emerged from a chrysalis of poetry, dub and spirit to become a powerful feminine energy within a universal grassroots movement of consciousness. 

Inspired by the open spaces in the instrumental dub 1970’s Jamaican roots music, Jah9 sings with a voice that belies the dimensions of her physical body, from a soul much older than its current vessel; “reminiscent of that darly operatic wailer for truth and justice, Nina Simone.”  Her philosophy – profoundly spiritual, and her style – Jazz on Dub.

Watch her brand new single “Heaven” right here.

You can also read a throwback interview in L3 Magazine HERE!