Load some Afrobeats, mixed with Soca and other eclectic and island-infused sounds and you get 'Akonda,' the latest album from international superstar Akon. The 10-track LP includes the hit singles "Low Key" and "Wakonda." "Wakonda," a play on Afro B's popular song "Drogba" (Joanna), features West African comedian, Michael Blackson in the hilarious visuals which premiered earlier this Summer. 'Akonda' [More]
Newcomer Indie Allen, a soulful and sensual falsetto reggae singer, teams with Chris Tijera, a lyrical bachata artist with a unique rhythmic voice, for the new single, "Lose Control." The combination of island vibes, Reggae and Bachata, blends perfectly for a mystical and harmonically-rich collaboration that's sublime for the summertime. "Lose Control" is about a goddess who drives the heart [More]
Jamaican-born chanteuse Sevana drops off the music video for her brand new single "Nobody Man." On the feel-good, island-infused, energetic track, the soulful songstress changes the narrative by not giving into stereotypes of disrupting relationships. Interchanging between her Jamaican patois and traditional R&B/Soul, Sevana delivers a percussive sound, coupled with thought-provoking lyrics. "I wrote 'Nobody Man' after a series of [More]
Jamaican born, London bred singer Khalia links up with UK producer Lion Eye Records for the new summer single, "Don’t Look Back." The single ‘Don’t Look Back’ focuses on the positives of relationships and provides uplifting & feel good lyrics to all listeners. Signed to Grammy award-winning producer Tony “CD” Kelly’s label K-Licious Music, Khalia is looking to have a [More]
Rebel Sound Records is proud to announce the release of Ben Barbic's new single entitled "Fever" out now on all digital platforms. A big energy tune, with an island vibe ready to play at any club or party, "Fever" is sure to be a hit song performed on the biggest sound systems. The song is about meeting the person of [More]
Reggae star Christopher Martin returns with the brand new album, And Then, his second studio effort via VP Records. The project, which features 15 songs, follows up his Billboard Top 5 2017 debut, Big Deal. Headed by the singles "Bun Fi Bun," "Can't Dweet Again," "Come Back" and most recently "Life," the new album presents a well-rounded mix of ballads [More]
Jamaican songstress Zia Benjamin, who has been featured on hits from the likes of Sean Paul to Major Lazer, releases the new single, "Rudie." On the eclectic offering, the rising talent continues to showcase her well-polished, powerhouse vocals will providing an audacious ultimatum to her man; Zia confronts his other lover to take a back seat. "Baby forget him, he's [More]
The social impact of Reggae music has primarily impacted the lives of many in Jamaica. For as long as there's been Jamaican music it's remained inseparable to the people and the environment responsible for it. Culturally for many Jamaicans, music is one of the few ways in which the poor can create a distinct, black, Jamaican identity for themselves. It [More]
Shaggy just messed it up for all the men with a dollar and a dream a.k.a. the scrubs. In his new music video for his latest single, “Use Me,” the Grammy award-winning Dancehall legend, tells women to leave the men they have at home if they can’t buy them the things they want. The Jay Will directed-visual features a rich [More]
Trinidadian Soca sensation Kes, well-known for his recent smash hit "Hello," returns with another gem, this time he taps Jamaican dancehall artist Shenseea for support. In the accompanying video, the two connect and show off their chemistry on the beautiful islands of Trinidad and Jamaica, and I can't say we're not jealous. "Close to Me" was penned by Kess, Shenseea, Machel [More]
