Written/interviewed by: Ashley ‘Splash’ Hyde & Tami Tsansai Time to ‘Wombman’ Up Kelissa Talks Life Lessons & Coming of Age Safe to say Kelissa has been quietly and steadily clearing a distinctive path for herself in the global arts and music industries, especially over the last three years. Having gone through the initial stages of […]
Interview by: Ashley ‘Splash’ Hyde & Tami Tsansai Kelissa Spellbound IRIE. You went to school in California, tell us a bit about the years you spent there. What made you go to Cali in the first place? Kelissa: I had family over there… still do. I love Cali, but the part of California where I […]
The Movement Having had their genesis in a shared desire as young black men to create a better reality for future generations, Pentateuch Movement – like the first five books of the Bible – hinges on a foundation that informs their journey. That foundation is one of unity and brotherhood, which translates from their daily […]
Chapter XVIII With the release of ‘Crime,’ the first single from their new album ‘Chapter XVIII,’ the Pentateuch Movement hope to shed light on poverty and injustice in their homeland. Drawn from the headlines, “Crime” is a response to the British government’s proposal to provide millions of dollars to construct a prison complex in Jamaica. […]
Reported By: Curtis Skinner (SF); Edited By: Brendan O’Brien & Simon Cameron-Moore AUMA Adult Use of Marijuana Act Californians are set to decide whether to make recreational marijuana use legal, as other Western states have done, after the California Secretary of State’s office said on Tuesday the issue could be put to voters in the […]
Reported By: Curtis Skinner (SF); Edited By: Brendan O’Brien & Simon Cameron-Moore AUMA Adult Use of Marijuana Act Californians are set to decide whether to make recreational marijuana use legal, as other Western states have done, after the California Secretary of State’s office said on Tuesday the issue could be put to voters in the […]
Curated By: Azad (One Wise Sound) Selectors At The Controls IRIE magazine is proud to present this month’s ROCK feature from Azad (One Wise Sound) celebrating seven amazing Selectors at the Controls; MissLulú, DJ Jahel (New Zion Sound), Yumi (Yumi Hi-Power Sound), Zion Rose (Zion Way Sound), DJ Papalotl aka Buttahfly FX, DJ Sweet V […]
Seb Bourban aka Mr. B GrooveHarmony Seb Bourban aka Mr. B was born on July 10, 1979 (DAB – Oil Day). He grew up in Nendaz, a family resort town in the Swiss Alps. Surrounded by a jukebox playing 45s, he discovered reggae music listening to his father’s LP’s of Bob Marley’s ‘Rastaman Vibration’ and […]
“I knew one day when I would reach the drums it was going to be hell” LEROY ‘HORSEMOUTH’ WALLACE Leroy ‘Horsemouth’ Wallace Ganja Vendor If you were to create a timeline of important moments in Jamaican music you might notice a tendency for one Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace to be somehow involved. Drummer, actor, pioneering […]
Tribal Seeds Born In Babylon But Raised By Jah From San Diego, California, award-winning reggae group Tribal Seeds have become known for their spiritually driven, refreshing rock vibe they have infused with the roots style of reggae music. Originally started by two brothers, Steven Rene Jacobo (lyrics, vocals, guitar) and Tony-Ray Jacobo (producer, keyboards, vocals). […]
Freddie McGregor, O.D. True To My Roots Internationally acclaimed, Grammy-nominated singer, Freddie McGregor, O.D., has not only made significant contributions to Reggae music since inception, but, has also helped to shape it with his conscious lyrics and Philly-Soul style for over 50 years. Equally adept as a romantic crooner or as an emissary of strong […]
Puppa Lëk Sèn Kayaman Meet Puppa Lëk Sèn…. Irie Magazine’s 420 Anthem People’s Choice winner. Lëk Sèn grew up in Ngor, a fishing village close to Dakar, in Senegal. Haunted by singing from his early childhood, he expressed himself by rapping with the music band, ‘SSK’. Their style developed as they grew up and in […]