We’ve already shared our list of virtual events from 2020, our annual list of music releases in Reggae, Dancehall, Soca and Afrobeats. In a time where we couldn’t travel, artists still went to work, putting out musical bodies of work, many of which are reflective of the challenges of the year. Some you may have heard, but there may be a few you missed. There’s something for everyone’s musical style and represents the variety of sounds and fusions happening across black music. While most are available across most music streaming services, be sure to support some of the music going into the new year. What were your favorite music releases this year?
Agent Sasco: Sasco vs Assassin
Blvk H3ro & Wayne J New Millennium
Buju Banton Upside Down
Burna Boy Twice as Tall
Dexta Daps Vent
Dre Island Now I Rise
GBMnutron Carmen
Ghetto Youths International Set Up Shop
Jada Kingdom Esyde Queen Mixtape
Jah 9 Note to Self
Jahmiel Revamp
Kabaka Pyramid Immaculate
Kes the Band We Home
Keznamdi Bloodline
Konshens Soca Virgin
Lila Ike The ExPerience
Popcaan Fixtape
Protoje In Search of Lost Time
Tarrus Riley Healing
Tessellated Tropics Vol. 1
Tiwa Savage Celia
Sevana Be Somebody
Sizzla Million Times
Skillibeng The Prodigy
Vybz Kartel To Tanisha & Of Dons & Divas
Wizkid Made in Lagos
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Mikelah
Mikelah is a Caribbean Culture expert, curating the bridge between the Caribbean and its diaspora. A CUNY Baruch College graduate with a BBA in Marketing. With previous experience with Caribbean lifestyle brands such as VP Records, Tempo TV and JAMROCK Magazine. Currently serving as a digital marketing maven by day, while continuing to collaborate with Caribbean brands.
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