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Devin Di Dakta & J.L are about to release their first album Reggae For Her on Taxi Records and Tuff Gong International. Their first single being serviced to radio today is “Ayo Ayo” remixed by ZJ Sparks which is set to be one this year’s songs of the summer for this breakout duo. The remix was co- produced by Tricia ‘ ZJ Sparks’ Spence for Twelve Records & Dan Grossman and Michael Gore for Loud City Music.
Starting today, you have one week to post a picture of yourself on Instagram using the hashtag #REGGAEFORHER. Make sure to tag Devin Di Dakta & J.L and Tuff Gong. The best of the best will chosen for the Reggae For Her album cover picture collage. For contest rules please check the post on Tuff Gong’s Instagram.
Follow the artistes:
Twitter: @devindidakta1 / @JasonLindo1
Facebook fan page: Devin Di Dakta Muzik / J.L
Tuff Gong International General Manager, Marie Bruce, gives us an inside look at Tuff Gong Studios in Kingston, Jamaica while explaining the many efforts of Tuff Gong throughout the Caribbean.
Check this week’s “Tuff Tracks” featuring 5 of the hottest Tuff Gong-distributed tracks in rotation by artists including Nick Jonas, Stephen Marley, Ziggy Marley and more… Check back every Friday as we share our picks for your Tuff Tracks playlist.
Nick Jonas ft. Tove Lo: Close
Stephen Marley ft. Shaggy: So Strong
Ziggy Marley: Heaven Can’t Take It
Fitz and the Tantrums: Handclap
Delphine: Music
Celebrated Reggae producer, singer-songwriter Stephen “Ragga” Marley, will reveal another track from his forthcoming studio album, Revelation Part II: The Fruit of Life (Ghetto Youths International via INGrooves), when the Pre-Order goes livetoday, Friday, May 27 via iTunes. Fans who pre-order Revelation Part II: The Fruit of Life will receive “Scars on My Feet” (feat. Waka Flocka), as an instant grat – the third track available from the release joining “Rock Stone” (ft. Capleton & Sizzla) and “Ghetto Boy” (ft. Bounty Killer & Cobra). Additionally, fans who do the digital pre-order will also receive additional instant-grat tracks on June 10, June 24 and July 8, those who wait for the physical release will receive a download card – bringing the total to 23 tracks for digital and 22 tracks for the physical release.
Produced by the Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist, Revelation Part II: The Fruit of Life is the second installment of his two part series, following Revelation Part I: The Root of Life (2011) and is set for release on July 22. “The Fruit is about the different branches; there are many pages within my mind, many colors and ideas” says Marley. “We come from a versatile generation that can’t be put in a box.” Marley will spend the summer on the road sharing The Fruit with a coast-to-coast run including multiple festivals and will see 44 cities ending in New Orleans on Sunday, July 24. Full routing below.
Track listing:
Intro
“Babylon” (feat. Junior Reid & Dead Prez)
“Revelation Party” (feat. Joseph Marley)
“So Unjust” (feat. Rakim & Kardinal Official)
Prelude
“Walking Away”
“The Lion Roars” (feat. Rick Ross & Ky-mani Marley)
“Scars On My Feet” (feat. Waka Flocka)
“Pleasure Or Pain” (feat. Busta Rhymes & Konshens)
“Perfect Picture” (feat. Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley)
“Father of the Man” (feat. Wyclef Jean)
“Music Is Alive – Pain Killer” (feat. Stephen Marley & Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley)
“So Strong” (feat. Shaggy)
“Thorn or a Rose” (feat. Black Thought)
“Paradise” (feat. Twista & Jasmin Karma)
“Tonight – (Its A Party)” (feat. Dj Khaled, Waka Flocka & Iggy Azalea)
“Ghetto Boy” (feat. Bounty Killer & Cobra)
“Rockstone” (feat. Capleton & Sizzla)
“When She Dances” (feat. Pitbull)
“It’s Alright”
Outro
Bonus tracks (digital)
“The Lion Roars” (feat. Rick Ross & Ky-mani Marley – The Mayfield Mix)
“When She Dances” (DJ Chino Remix)
“When She Dances” (DJ Noodles Remix)
PRE-ORDER the track NOW, HERE: http://bit.ly/FruitOfLife
Seven-time Grammy award winning recording artist Ziggy Marley has released his sixth studio album, Ziggy Marley, today through Tuff Gong Worldwide. Fans can now digitally purchase and stream the new album exclusively through iTunes and Apple Music through June 3 rd . In addition, the album is available at all physical retailers. Recorded in Los Angeles and produced by Marley, the self-titled album marks his first release in 2 years, following 2014’s critically acclaimed “Fly Rasta,” which took home the 2015 Grammy award for Best Reggae Album.
Ziggy will embark on a massive North American summer tour in support of the album that kicks off May 27 th in Coachella, CA. The multi-city trek will also include appearances at the BottleRock Music Festival in Napa, CA, the Arise Music Festival in Loveland, CO and the OC Fair in Orange County, California (full routing below). All tickets are on-sale now. For additional concert and ticket purchase information, please visit our tour dates page.
Download it (iTunes): smarturl.it/ziggymarley
Stream it (Apple Music): smarturl.it/zm_stream
Get physical (Amazon Music): smarturl.it/zm_physical
WHEN Belizean singer Eljai started recording songs for a new project in late 2015, the initial idea was to release an EP.
Midway the sessions, he had a change of plan.
“Things were going so well we thought it would be better to put out an album. I think we made the right decision,” he told the
Jamaica Observer.
Read the full article, HERE.
Today marks the 38th anniversary of the One love Peace Concert that happened in Jamaica on April 22, 1978. Please join us across the Marley social media channels as Neville Garrick, Ras Michael, Marcia Griffiths and Dr. Rita Marley share their thoughts from this special day.
