🎶Tuff Gong International News Beat – May 3, 2024
TUFF GONG INTERNATIONAL
NEWS BEAT WEEKLY UPDATE – MAY 3, 2024
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NEW SINGLE FROM RUFF CUTT STUDIO CC
DON DADA
“RISE UP”
NEW SINGLE FROM BLACHAWK RECORDS
UNKNOWNWRITER21 x SEAN PAUL
“ROCK YA BODY”
O.C. ROBERTS PERFORMING IN 2019 AT THE TUFF GONG INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE AT THE DUB CLUB IN LOS ANGELES
TUFF GONG INTERNATIONAL SENDS ITS CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FANS OF OUR LONGTIME LABEL DISTRIBUTION CLIENT AND BROTHER – O.C. ROBERTS
Owen Roberts, aka O.C. Roberts, was busy honing his craft in Kingston, Jamaica, at The Bohemia, where he was the lead singer of the resident band, The Mighty Titans, in the early stages of his career. This cohesive band backed many artists such as Marcia Griffiths, Dennis Brown, Bob Andy, The Wailing Souls, The Mighty Diamonds, The Tamlins, Lee Scratch Perry, Ken Boothe, Sasafros, and Beres Hammond, to name a few, when they would perform at the club.
While performing at the Bohemia, O.C. was discovered by Dougie “Rod” Bryan, lead guitarist of The Revolutionaries recording band, whose drummer was Sly Dunbar, and keyboard player was Ansel Collins. O.C. recorded the reggae version of Teddy Pendergrass’ smash hit “Wake Up Everybody” for Sonia Pottinger’s High Note Label. That version went on to hit #16 on the British Reggae Charts. He went on to record “Funny Feelings,” “Living a Life,” and “Hey You” for record label Electro Sun. O.C. then moved to Detroit and met a friend named Ian Allen (now at Universal Music Group) and Ira McLaughlin (formerly of Atlantic Records) and crafted a reggae band together named The Samaritans.
The Samaritans quickly became the number one reggae band in Detroit for several years. The band shared the stage with Dennis Brown, Van Oates, Sugar Minott, Sammy Dread, and Sister Carol. The band won many awards for ‘Best Reggae Band,’ including but not limited to 5 Metro Times Music Awards, 4 Local Source Awards, and 5 Metro Music Cafe Awards. O.C. individually won 3 Metro Times Awards for ‘Best Reggae Vocalist.’ His talents guided him into the studio with Motown hit songwriter Barrett Strong (“I Heard It Through the Grapevine”) and Patrick Amae. Not only is O.C. a great vocalist, but he is also an amazing host. He hosted concerts for Capleton, Beenie Man, Shaggy, Burning Spear,
and Sizzla.
After the success of the band, O.C. took a hiatus to focus on radio for 12 years at 90.9 FM. He hosted the “Reggae Soundblast” every Saturday afternoon. After radio, he went back to the studio and released a brand new album, “Made in Jamaica,” including songs like “Made in Jamaica,” “Haters,” “Cut Them Off,” and “Calling My Name.” Following that album, he released “O.C. Roberts and Friends,” a collaborative album with Ansel Collins, Carl Malcolm, Chyna Nicole, and Glen Washington. Despite his illness, he released his major label single “Jump” on September 8, 2023, all distributed through Tuff Gong International.
In 2022, Singer/Songwriter O.C. Roberts started his battle with terminal health complications, and on April 13, 2024, he peacefully succumbed to those complications, surrounded and supported by close friends and family. He is survived by his four children: Meshach Roberts, Ian Roberts, Tafari Roberts, and Sahira Roberts.
NEW SINGLE FROM THE MULTI-GRAMMY WINNING
ARTIST VIA GONG GYAL ENTERTAINMENT
SHARON MARLEY x BIG YOUTH
“STEPPAH”
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“STEPPAH” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: CLICK HERE
LIMITED EDITION 7 INCH 45 RPM VINYL SINGLE AVAILABLE NOW – ORDER HERE
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STEPHEN MARLEY
OLD SOUL TOUR (UNPLUGGED)
A special acoustic set accompanied by guitars, flute and percussion featuring songs off his new album Old Soul + plus selections
from his entire catalog and Bob Marley classics!
💚💛❤️💛💚
5.3 Daytona, FL #DestinationDaytona
5.4 Immokalee, FL @semcasimmokalee
5.25 Monterey, CA @calirootsfest
5.26 Napa Valley, CA @bottlerocknapa
5.27 Menlo Park, CA @guildtheatre
5.30 St. Louis, MO @thehawthornstl
6.1 Virginia Beach, VA @pointbreakfestival
6.3 Cedar Rapids, IA @mcgrathamphitheatre*
6.5 Green Bay, WI @epicgreenbay*
6.6 Madison, WI @thesylvee*
6.7 Plymouth, MN @liveatthehilde*
6.8 Kansas City, MO @kcliveblock*
6.11 Omaha, NE @steelhouseomaha*
6.13 Cincinnati, OH @riverfrontlivecincy*
6.14 Indianapolis, IN @everwiseampwrsp*
6.16 Cleveland, OH @cain_park*
6.18 Middlefield, CT @powderridgepark*
6.19 Deerfield, MA @treehousebrewco*
6.20 Kingston, NY @huttonbrickyards*
6.21 Grantville, PA @hollywoodpnrc*
6.22 Lafayette, NY @beakandskiff*
6.28 Morrison, CO @redrocksco^
6.29 Jackson, WY @snowkingmountain
8.04 Los Angeles, CA @hollywoodbowl”
*with Michael Franti
^Red Rocks with Damian Marley & Colorado Symphony
“Hollywood Bowl with Damian Marley
MORE INFO – STEPHENMARLEYMUSIC.COM
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THE MARLEY BROTHERS
ZIGGY – STEPHEN – JULIAN – KY-MANI – DAMIAN
THE LEGACY TOUR
CELEBRATING BOB MARLEY’S MUSIC & INFLUENCE
DATES ANNOUNCED FOR THIS FALL
TICKETS ON SALE NOW – CLICK HERE
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Sept. 5 — Vancouver, BC @ Festival Lawn at Deer Lake Park
Sept 6 — Ridgefield, WA @ RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
Sept. 8 — Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre
Sept. 10 — Concord, CA @ Toyota Pavilion at Concord
Sept. 11 — Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sept. 12 — Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Sept. 13 — Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater
Sept. 15 — Austin, TX @ Germania Insurance Amphitheater
Sept. 16 — Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion
Sept. 18 — Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
Sept. 19 — Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
Sept. 22 — Queens, NY @ Forest Hills Stadium
Sept. 23 — Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
Sept. 25 — Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
Sept. 26 — Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
Sept. 27 — Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
Sept. 29 — Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage
Sept. 30 — Laval, QC @ Place Bell
Oct. 2 — Wilmington, NC @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion
Oct. 3 — Atlanta, GA @ Lakewood Amphitheatre
Oct. 4 — Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amp
Oct. 5 — Miami, FL @ FPL Solar Amphitheatre
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NOW AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING ON PARAMOUNT+
+ PLAYING IN THEATERS WORLDWIDE
TUFF GONG PICTURES / PLAN B ENTERTAINMENT /
PARAMOUNT PICTURES PRESENT:
BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE
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#BobMarleyMovie #OneLoveMovie
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NEW SINGLES FROM TUFF GONG COLLECTIVE /
UNIVERSAL MUSIC CANADA
DISTRIBUTED IN THE CARIBBEAN BY TUFF GONG INTERNATIONAL
KING CRUFF x SOLO YT
“LINGO”
DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN NOW: CLICK HERE
WATCH THE “LINGO” VISUALIZER: CLICK HERE
KING CRUFF x RUNKUS
“FALL BACK”
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WATCH THE “FALL BACK” MUSIC VIDEO: CLICK HERE
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NEW EPISODE – IN MY HOUSE:
AUTISM SPECIAL EDITION
HOSTED BY SHARON MARLEY
LISTEN HERE ON THE SIRIUS XM APP
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BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE
(MUSIC INSPIRED BY THE FILM) DELUXE EDITION
NINE-TRACK EP OUT NOW
VIA TUFF GONG/ISLAND RECORDS
FEATURES MUSIC FROM
DANIEL CAESAR, KACEY MUSGRAVES, WIZKID,
LEON BRIDGES, JESSIE REYEZ, BLOODY CIVILIAN,
SHENSEEA, SKIP MARLEY AND MYSTIC MARLEY
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STEPHEN MARLEY
OLD SOUL
NEW SINGLE FROM JEANNE MUSIC
SUN SHADE
“AGAINST ALL ODDS”
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NEW SINGLE FROM PUT2SLEEP BOOKINGS
PUT2SLEEP x DANGER RANGER
“HALLELUJAH”
NEW SINGLE FROM LOOK YA KNOW ENT./
BROOMIE LLC
JAHDON
“GIVE”
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NEW SINGLE FROM ISSACHAR MUZIK
YARD SQUAD
“MY VOICE”
NEW SINGLE FROM STRAIGHT UP RECORDS
YANG
“GOODBYE ALIBI”
NEW SINGLE FROM WHITE STONE PRODUCTIONS
RAS MUHAMAD + NOIZEKILLA
+ JUBBA WHITE
“SLOW DOWN”
NEW HIP-HOP SINGLE FROM BHOA UNITED
KEYLO DA BEAST
“YOU AIN’T GOTTA”
NEW SINGLE FROM ZYFEX MUSIC
MASTA RECKA
“TRAVEL PAIN”
NEW SINGLE FROM NUH RUSH RECORDS
QUEEN IFRICA x IAMNUHRUSH
“TALLAWAH”
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KINGSTON, JAMAICA
BOB MARLEY’S MAKING OF THE MUSIC TOUR
BOOK A TOUR TODAY!
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