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Romain Virgo to Embark on Northeast U.S. Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 06, 2024 Reggae artist Romain Virgo has announced a string of headlining shows across the Northeast U.S. in support of his latest album, The Gentle Man. The first concert is slated for June 6 at Toad’s Place in New Haven, Connecticut, followed by back-to-back shows at the Crown Hill Theater in Brooklyn on Ju... 
Kelli Baker to Hit the Road, Performing in NYC, Nashville & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 31, 2024 Kelli Baker returns to the road with a star-studded band after her trailer was stolen and recovered in North Carolina. See her powerful blues performances in cities like NYC, Pittsburgh, and Nashville.... 
Samory I Releases New Album 'Strength'
by Michael Major - November 20, 2023 Out Now: Samory I releases his anticipated solo debut album 'Strength' and shares a jubilant romp through Jamaica. Named after Samory I's affectionate moniker for his son, Strength is an 11-track storied opus produced by esteemed Jamaican producer Winta James, whose credits include hits with Protoje... 
Lion Heights Release New Single 'Love Marijuana' Featuring Chuck Fenda Off Upcoming 'Not Done Fighting' Riddim
by Michael Major - August 21, 2023 Lion Heights is comprised of Dane Foltin (Bass), Jeremy Carlson (Lead vox, keys), and James Campbell (Guitar). The Texas-based band has built a respected roots reggae reputation, opening for acclaimed acts like Lee “Scratch” Perry, Kabaka Pyramid, Jesse Royal, Cocoa Tea, Arise Roots and others.... 
Lion Heights Announce New Single 'Herbsman' With Lutan Fyah
by Michael Major - July 31, 2023 Lion Heights is comprised of Dane Foltin (Bass), Jeremy Carlson (Lead vox, keys), and James Campbell (Guitar). The Texas-based band has built a respected roots reggae reputation, opening for acclaimed acts like Lee “Scratch” Perry, Kabaka Pyramid, Jesse Royal, Cocoa Tea, Arise Roots and others.... 
Jesse Royal Returns to Bring 'Hope' With Romain Virgo on New Single
by Michael Major - May 25, 2023 This is the first new song from Jesse (besides features on other artists’ tunes) since ROYAL and begins his next cycle of releases, which will culminate in a new EP later this year. He is joined on “Hope” by superstar Romain Virgo, whose 2015 reggae version of Sam Smith's 'Stay With Me' topped the c... 
Lion Heights Announce New Album 'False Reality'
by Michael Major - March 20, 2023 False Reality is Lion Heights first LP since their 2017 debut album “Same Situation.” The album was recorded at the band’s Tall Sky Studio in Austin. On previous projects, Lion Heights utilized sampling classic Jamaican records. This new record captures the bands live sound with mostly live instrume... 
Samory I to Release New Single 'Blood In The Streets'
by Michael Major - November 09, 2022 This newest song, the first from his upcoming 2023 album produced by Winta James (released by James’s Overstand Entertainment and Easy Star Records), firmly establishes Samory I as one of the artists to watch in the new wave of Jamaican roots reggae that has been bubbling in the wake of the initial ... 
Lila Iké Drops New Single 'Dinero'
by Michael Major - October 13, 2022 Lila Iké has been lauded for her soothing vocal prowess, truth-speaking lyrics and versatile delivery. She showcases her sonic range with her hard-hitting dancehall anthem 'Dinero,” produced by Sean Alaric. Lila flows with bravado and grace, commanding the frenetic energy of Kingston’s streets in th... 
Protoje Drops New Single 'Family' Ft. Jesse Royal & Shares Tour Dates
by Michael Major - August 11, 2022 Fresh from his sold-out European tour and U.S. festival stops – running the gambit from Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival to the Roots Picnic – Protoje will return to the states this fall for The Lost In Time Tour. Fellow Jamaican artists and comrades Jesse Royal and Lila Iké will join him on his headli... 
Jamaica's PROJEXX and KONSHENS Team Up for 'Brace It'
by Marissa Tomeo - May 15, 2022 Today, Jamaican genre-blurring dancehall star Projexx returns with the Konshens-assisted “Brace It,” the fast-rising singer’s first new offering of 2022. Listen HERE via Warner Records. Club-ready and instantly catchy, “Brace It” showcases Projexx’s pop instincts and vulnerable lyricism. It might on... 
Find Out Who Won at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards - All the Winners!
by Michael Major - April 21, 2022 The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards featured a tribute to Stephen Sondheim, a win for Barlow and Bear's 'Unofficial Bridgerton Musical,' Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett for their 'Love For Sale' Cole Porter duets album, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. Check out the full list of winners now!... 
VIDEO: GRAMMY-Nominee Jesse Royal Shares 'Dirty Money' Music Video with Stonebwoy
by Michael Major - March 10, 2022 “Dirty Money,” featuring Ghanian artist Stonebwoy, addresses greed and corruption in a flawed political system. Jesse co-produced the track with Sean Alaric (Koffee “Throne”, Teyana Taylor “Bad”), who produced over half of the Royal album. Watch the new music video, directed by Xtreme Arts, now!... 
Ras Rebel Releases 'Cali Love' And Announces Show With Iconic Jamaican Band The Wailers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 07, 2022 The multi-genre reggae, hip hop artist Ras Rebel is ready to shine some love on his home of California. Hailing from the coastal town of Port Hueneme located in Southern California's Gold Coast, the internationally renowned reggae and dancehall artist, Ras Rebel has released his 'Cali Love' single. ... 
Trojan Jamaica/Bmg Share New U-Roy Groove Armada Remix
by Michael Major - March 03, 2022 Trojan Jamaica/BMG continues to honor and extend the groundbreaking work of the late great U-Roy with today’s premiere of a new Groove Armada remix of U-Roy and Shaggy’s spectacular version of “Rule The Nation.” A new video produced by Jamaica Soundsystem in collaboration with whynow and Rockers the... 
U-Roy Releases New Video 'Stop That Train'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 29, 2021 “Stop That Train” was a hit by the Jamaican band The Spanishtonians (also known as the Spanish Town Skabeats) released in 1965 at the height of the original ska movement.... 
Jesse Royal Taps Vybz Kartel for 'Rich Forever'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 16, 2021 This cross-genre collaboration between both artists unifies people's differences to support a common goal - to be “forever royal.” It serves as a reminder of the internal strength and mental fortitude human beings possess, which prepares them for success in a society designed for their failure.... 
Protoje & Koffee Release Video for 'Switch It Up'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 21, 2021 From humble beginnings to climbing the ranks, two of Jamaica’s leading artists Protoje and Koffee celebrate their hard work and achievements on the lavish video for 'Switch It Up.' ... 
Jesse Royal Drops New Video for 'Natty Pablo'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 14, 2020 Jesse Royal, “one of Jamaica's most important and charismatic new stars” (Noisey), has dropped the music video for new single “Natty Pablo” from his highly anticipated sophomore release. ... 
Major Lazer's Walshy Fire Releases Video for New Song CALL ME
by Tori Hartshorn - June 05, 2019 Ahead of his debut solo album ABENG, where Walshy Fire gathers his friends across the Caribbean and Africa for a first-of-its-kind album bridging the regions, the Major Lazer MC shares the video for new single “Call Me”, featuring Nigerian Afrobeats star Mr Eazi and Jamaican Dancehall artist Kranium... 
The Skints Release Highly-Anticipated Fourth Album 'Swimming Lessons'
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 10, 2019 London “tropical punk” four-piece, THE SKINTS, are pleased to announce the release of their highly-anticipated fourth album Swimming Lessons, released today via Easy Star/Mr. Bongo. Drawing on influences as sprawling as Bad Brains, Popcaan, No Doubt, Alton Ellis, Wiley, and Weezer, Swimming Lessons ... 
Jesse Royal Releases New Single And Video For LIONORDER Featuring Protoje
by Tori Hartshorn - May 06, 2019 It is fitting that in the days leading up to the release of Jesse Royal's new single “LionOrder,” featuring Protoje, via reggae label Easy Star Records, he has been holed up in Los Angeles writing songs for his next album, in between another tireless run of live shows. In 2017, Jesse followed an imm... 
UK's THE SKINTS Prepare for SWIMMING LESSONS Out 5/10
by Tori Hartshorn - March 07, 2019 London “tropical punk” four-piece, THE SKINTS, are pleased to announce their highly-anticipated fourth album, SWIMMING LESSONS, which will be released May 10, 2019 via Easy Star / Mr Bongo.... 
California Roots Music & Arts Festival Announces Final Lineup of Artists
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 10, 2019 The 10th annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival is proud to announce their final round of artists for their milestone 2019 event. Cali Roots X will take place at the historic Monterey County Fair and Event Center from May 24-26, 2019. Adding to the already stacked lineup is Slightly Stoopi... 
Red Stripe Presents Reggae Sumfest, Jamaica's Largest Music Fest Announces Lineup
by Macon Prickett - March 27, 2018 For over a quarter of a century as the Caribbean's largest long-standing music festival, Reggae Sumfest returns to Montego Bay, Jamaica with a heavy-hitting artist lineup featuring the world's top reggae and dancehall artists.... |
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