NEW RELEASE For the past three years, Tad’s International Record has honored Jamaica’s sovereignty, won from Great Britain in August 1962, with a special compilation series. The latest edition, Celebrating Jamaica 63, continues this tradition, blending covers of timeless reggae classics with fresh original tracks. The 16-track compilation includes I Need A Roof, where The Mighty Diamonds team up with…
Known as the lead vocalist of GRAMMY-nominated band MAGIC! and the voice behind the global hit “Rude”, Nasri Atweh now steps forward as a solo artist with “I’ll Be Fire”, released on May 9, 20205, featuring Jamaican superstar Shenseea. The track brings together Nasri’s pop-reggae roots and Shenseea’s unmistakable energy in a smooth, emotionally driven collaboration that explores passion, connection, and heat. Related Source link
City Splash, the world’s biggest independent one-day celebration of Caribbean and African culture, announces its incredible first wave of artists for the 2025 Drumsheds takeover. City Splash Festival is back and ready to shake up London once again. On Saturday, October 25, the capital’s massive Drumsheds venue will be taken over by the sounds of reggae, dancehall, soca, UK funky, garage and more, with a powerful…
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Celebrating 30 years as a band, John Brown’s Body continues its return to the scene with a fresh take on a familiar tune. After a six-year hiatus, the U.S. reggae veterans are rolling out new music once again, and their latest single taps into deep roots from their own catalog. The new track “Little Bit of Some” is a reimagined version of the instrumental “A…
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Long-overdue Undeniably, Albert Ilawi Malawi’s single Children Of The Emperor stands as one of the finest roots reggae recordings of the 1970s, truly a must-have for any serious reggae collector. For decades, the track was only available through its original 7″ and 12″ vinyl releases or limited reissues. Now, fifty years after its debut, this timeless roots anthem, finally takes…
Out of a creative writing camp in Ocho Rios comes a powerful intergenerational collaboration: Born in Jamaica by Jesse Royal, MediSun, and the legendary Beres Hammond. Released as part of the Friends Only. project, a collective rooted in unity, creativity, and cultural pride, the track is a love letter to Jamaica and its people. Jesse Royal opens with reflective lyrics on identity and youth.…
American singer and songwriter Irie Love’s new single ‘Faith‘ is about integrating more of your higher self into this reality. It’s about honoring your body as a temple and nourishing yourself with healthy food and a healthy lifestyle for optimum life experience. It’s also about not giving up on your journey as you reach different obstacles and utilizing trauma and pain…
Your Richness Is Life After more than sixty years of life lived in the shadows of two reggae legends, Black Pearl Livingston is stepping forward with her own voice. The sister of Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer is set to release her long-awaited debut album, Your Richness Is Life, on August 22. Produced by Greg Quail, a longtime enthusiast of…