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The Negritude Ancestral Tour Is Coming: A Journey Through Sound, Story, and Heritage

Negritude Ancestral Tour '26 arrives as the rooted premise of my multimedia project “Negritude: The Names They Tried to Silence” - and yes, it is officially on the move. What began as an album has grown into…

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From Cell Block to Boardroom: One Woman's 22-Year Journey to Becoming an Entrepreneur

An exclusive conversation about resilience, reinvention, and refusing to be defined by your worst chapter.
 

The Interview You Can't Miss
What does it take to build a business after spending 22 years in prison?

Most people never have to answer…

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From Ruin to Rhythm: Grammy-nominated Producer, Singer, Songwriter - Yahsha Elishua, drops infectious Healing Hymn “Overcome”

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January 1, 2026

Montego Bay, Jamaica — As the island welcomes a new year, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter-producer, Yahsha Elishua and CD Master of Inna Mi House Music release their Afro-beat/World single “Overcome,” a sunrise-in-a-song for everyone…

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RSVP to "Father Christmas" Premiere event!

This year I’m inviting every one of you to my virtual “Listening Party” event, where the tree is digital and the dance floor is worldwide. 

  • It's time to cue up our favorite holiday singles on the old hi-fi…
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✨ New Release Spotlight: “Need You Now” by Ras Ajai

A Reggae Meditation on Truth, Temptation, and Spiritual Awakening

In a world where distractions are loud and morality is often for sale, Singer, Songwriter, Actor - Ras Ajai cuts through the noise with his authentic voice. The release of his…

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Father Christmas – A sentimental Birthday Gift

A Gift I’m Finally Brave Enough to Ask For

December has never felt like carols and candy-canes to me. It’s the month that wrapped my birthday in hospital fluorescents and where it took my Dad’s last breath the same day…

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Andrew Mystic featured in the Jamaican Observer

The Jamaica Observer dedicated prime space to the release of Andrew Mystic's third full-length project, the Highly Sacrament album, calling the record “fiery” and “ground-breaking” for its seamless weave of reggae, dancehall and gospel. The Jamaican Observer, known for…

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“Overcome” by Yahsha Elishua — A Powerful New Year’s Anthem

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

December 5, 2025

Montego Bay, Jamaica — As 2025 draws to a close, talented Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer - Yahsha Elishua, teams up with the critically-acclaimed CD Master of Inna Mi House Music to release…

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Grammy-Nominee, Queen Sheba to headline NYC City Winery

For Immediate Press Release

New York City, December 16, 2025


Queen Sheba, the only woman in this year’s Poetry nominee cohort, 
is currently taping her pilot to submit to NETFLIX and invites audiences to dress for the cameras and bring…

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Reggae’s heartbeat meets the intimacy of Spoken Word

This holiday season, listeners are invited into Dr. Empress Rose G’s world where Reggae’s heartbeat meets the intimacy of Spoken Word. On December 23, 2025, her evocative new single “Father Christmas” makes its debut; an ode to rare connections,…

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2026 Strong: “Overcome” by Yahsha Elishua is Your New Year’s Anthem

The countdown to 2026 just got a soundtrack. Talented Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer - Yahsha Elishua, teams up with the critically-acclaimed CD Master of Inna Mi House Music and is set to release the empowering new single “…

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‘No Place Like Home’ Soars on iTunes Charts

Post-Hurricane Melissa's Healing Anthem

In a world where many chase new beginnings across distant borders, Andrew Mystic's “No Place Like Home” arrives as a warm embrace—a musical reminder that Reggae roots run deeper than opportunity. The track journeys through life…

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My Unforgettable Visit after Hurricane Melissa

Coral Cliff: Luxury, ambiance, and Jamaican warmth all in one place

On my recent trip to Jamaica, I visited Montego Bay, where I had the pleasure of spending an unforgettable evening at Coral Cliff Casino & Restaurant—an experience that…

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Hotel 39 Montego Bay: A Fresh Chapter of Authentic Hospitality After Hurricane Melissa

Why Hotel 39 Is Montego Bay’s Most Authentic Stay After Hurricane Melissa

When Hurricane Melissa swept across Jamaica, Montego Bay braced itself for disruption, uncertainty, and recovery. Yet in the midst of rebuilding, one property stood out not only for…

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Let's reBuild Together (Hurricane Melissa) initiative

Hurricane Melissa has left behind destruction in its wake, but it also brought out the resilience of the Jamaican people. As the island works towards recovery, help is needed now more than ever. Communities are struggling to rebuild, and it’s…

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Hurricane Melissa Propels "Andrew Mystic's" album to the Top 10

-Blown Away whilst Riding the Winds of Success

As Hurricane Melissa swept through the island of Jamaica, leaving its mark on everything in its path, a powerful force was also making waves in a different realm—the music charts. Just as…

Recent Hurricane Melissa Destruction

Support for Jamaica

The island of Jamaica is facing a grave and sweeping humanitarian, infrastructural, and economic crisis after Hurricane Melissa made landfall with record‐shattering power and a devastating trail of destruction.

Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica as a Category 5…

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Mass 911 Justice takes centerstage!

Introducing the Mass. 911 Justice Podcast: A Deep Dive into Issues that Matter
In a world where justice isn’t always served equally, and systems often fail the most vulnerable, the Mass. 911 Justice podcast is here to shed light on…

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Where Reggae, Dancehall, and Gospel Converge: A Journey of Truth

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Andrew Mystic aka Pzed Announces Powerful New Album: Highly Sacrament

Kingston, Jamaica — October 21 — Jamaican artist, Andrew Mystic has released a fiery groundbreaking album that fuses Reggae, Dancehall, and Gospel into a compelling…

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Don Dada honored with Icon of Africa Award: PAN AFRIKA VOICE OF UNITY

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Johannesburg, South Africa – 13/10/2025 — The Icons of Africa Awards celebrate extraordinary Africans whose work uplifts the continent and its global diaspora. Among such visionaries stands Menelik Nesta Gibbons, professionally known as Don…

FYC GRAMMY® 2026 for Negritude: the Names They Tried to Silence

Receiving a “For Your Consideration” (FYC) nod for the GRAMMY® Awards is a meaningful milestone for any artist, and for me, it's an honor that reflects the heart, soul, and countless hours poured into the making of this album. This…

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David Yarde: Music Hitz from behind Prison Walls

Meet David Yarde, also known in the music world as RudeBoiiiArtist. At just 22 years old, David was convicted of second-degree murder—a crime he has consistently maintained he did not commit. Since 2012, he has been incarcerated, fighting…

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🌍🎶 Top 5: Bi-Weekly Breakin' Global Reggae & Spoken Word

Welcome to your weekly dispatch from the front lines of creativity; a space where beats, bars, and bold voices break through the noise.

"Where New Voices Find Their Echo"

Each week, we spotlight five standout releases from across the globe…

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Spoken Word's importance to Negritude's book & album release

“……..a voice too loud to colonize.”

Spoken Word lies in how it helps to bring poetry into musical form, making the work of the three poetic visionaries: Léopold Sédar Senghor, Aimé Césaire, and Léon‑Gontran Damas who redefined Black…

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🌍🎶 Top 5: This Week in Global Reggae & Spoken Word

"Where New Voices Find Their Echo"

Welcome to your weekly dispatch from the front lines of creativity; a space where beats, bars, and bold voices break through the noise.

Each week, we spotlight five standout releases from across the globe…

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