International Reggae Day is not only a day to recognize the power of Reggae music, but to remember those who’ve paved the way for other artists to create it. Known as the “Cool Ruler“, Gregory Isaacs warmed many hearts and captured the attention of many with his smooth deliveries and lyrics. With over 500 albums to his name, Gregory was always working and delivering the hits worldwide. Today, St. Lucia’s DJ Levi Chin pays tribute to the late singer by creating a mix of some of his biggest hits. Check out the mix below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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On International Reggae Day not only do we celebrate Reggae Music, but celebrate the lives of many who contributed to the genre. One artist who is celebrated today is the late Dennis Emmanuel Brown. Known as the “Crown Prince of Reggae“, Dennis Brown was a top tier Reggae artist who created beautiful songs that captured the hearts of many and influenced many upcoming artists. Having passed away on July 1, 1999, I use today to highlight one of his many concerts. Backed by Lloyd Parks and We The People Band, Dennis Brown had great stage presence and commanded the attention of patrons. Celebrate International Reggae Day with the Crown Prince of Reggae! Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Kicking things off on International Reggae Day is a Reggae Mixtape created by St. Lucia’s own DJ Levi Chin. Titled “Reggae City Vol. 1“, this is almost 60 minutes of some of the most popular Reggae singles in rotation. Listen to great contributions from Sizzla Kalonji, Capleton, Beres Hammond, Shaggy, Jah Cure, Chronixx and many more. Prepare to rock the day away to these awesome selections from DJ Levi Chin. Reggae Music brought forth many talented acts so celebrate them on International Reggae Day and onward! Check out the mix below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Two generations come together today for a new awesome song! The artists are Reggae legend Beres Hammond and his daughter The Wizard. Here The Wizard remixes the timeless “Rockaway” and dubs it the “Wizophelia Mix“. Utilizing the chorus from the song, Wiz adds her electronic sounds to give it that futuristic vibe. Great effort here, could this be the first of many to come? Stay tuned. Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Digging through his archives and dropping a track today is Producer/Rapper Kris Karz. Titled “Rebel Music“, this features Singers Ana and Trust and Reggae artist Biggz General. This unmixed version also features a sample from the late Dennis Brown. Here they speak on being a rebel against the system, having their own thoughts and standing out in everything. They also pay respect to famous rebels who fought for the rights of people. A good effort here, given the right push this could be a hit for them all. What do you think? Check out the song below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Known for his cover songs on his Youtube Channel, Lucas DiPasquale’s popularity grew even more when he covered a medley of songs from Jamaica’s own Popcaan. Tonight, he joins the Onstage set for an Interview. Here he spoke on discovering Dancehall music and loving it, being in Jamaica for the first time, his very popular video, growing up in Canada, looking to further his music career, and studying media in College. He also performed the medley of Popcaan songs and other covers live. It’s good when people from other nationalities embrace Reggae and Dancehall music. They may not even understand Patois but they can sing every word. Much respect to Lucas, he got the official Onstage “Buss“!. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.