Jamaican megastar Mr. Vegas turned up the heat for throngs of music lovers braving the autumn chill this weekend at Howard University's Yardfest. With a lengthy catalogue of international hits, including his latest radio banger "Gallis," the Dancehall singer delivered one of evening's most memorable performances at Howard's most anticipated annual homecoming event.

Dubbed the 'International Yard Festival' Mr. Vegas was noted by the Washington Post as being one of only two international acts invited to share the stage with more than 60 performers, including music icons like Slick Rick, and Doug E. Fresh, and Hip Hop superstar Rick Ross. 

On Friday, November 26th, Reggae sound systems from around the world will gather in New York's Caribbean center - Brooklyn - for a historic Thanksgiving celebration. London's legendary David Rodigan, Japanese sound masters Mighty Crown, Jamaican soundsystem idol Tony Matterhorn, and Trinidadian-American heartthrob Young Chow will converge in Nazareth Hall with New York's "Big Clock" Steelie Bashment for Thanksgiving History 2K10. Celebrating Reggae's diversity and global impact, Thanksgiving History 2K10 is set to be one of the City's major holiday events.

"Anywhere you go in the world, whether it be Europe, Asia, Africa, there is always a connection to Reggae or a Reggae cultural influence in one form or another. You can go to Japan and see Japanese kids with dreadlocks wearing red, green, and gold, and singing Bob Marley lyrics," states Steelie Bashment, New York's signature Reggae/Dancehall soundman (dj). "Thanksgiving History 2K10 is about celebrating Reggae's global impact. We have sound systems from three different continents and soundmen of various races and ethnicities coming together in 'the melting pot' of New York City to represent for Reggae."

The Urban League of Hudson County (ULOHC), New Jersey is pleased to announce a brand new celebrity-line up for the Urban Vibe 2010 benefit concert. Soulful Rhythm and Blues sirens Jazmine Sullivan and Chrisette Michele will be joining Caribbean music icons Shaggy, and Machel Montano for the fundraiser, which will be held at the Prudential Center in Newark, on a new date, Sunday, November 7th.

 

 

Dancehall luminary Vybz Kartel has been nominated for Best Reggae Artist for the 2010 Soul Train Awards. Scheduled for the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia on November 10th, the ceremony will air on Sunday, November 28th  at 9PM on both BET and CENTRIC.

Kartel joins Alicia Keys, Usher, Drake, B.O.B., Nicki Minaj, Sade, Fantasia, and a host of other international superstars as a 2010 Soul Train Award nominee. Hosted by Oscar-nominated actors Terrance Howard and Taraji P. Henson, the Soul Train Awards will feature a host of live performances including sets from R. Kelly, Keyshia Cole, Rick Ross, and Ne-Yo.