Author Archives: IRIE

RADIO | Bassment Sessions Show 196 (Shabba, Tribe, Don Letts, Gardna, Shinehead)

IRIE | Radio - Bassment Sessions Show 196 (Shabba, Tribe, Don Letts, Gardna, Shinehead)

Hitting the teleporter back to 90s-era dancehall with the artist of the week, the one and only “Shabba” plus a bonus from Shinehead on the mic. Several fresh cuts from Homeboy Sandman, Don Letts, and Dubrunner plus the IRIE track of the week, Treasure Chest a couple of heavy rollers with Unglued & Gardna, and […]

ROOTS | Trombone Man – Ska’s Fallen Genius

ROOTS | Trombone Man - Ska's Fallen Genius

Hearsay Media Trombone man: ska’s fallen genius A comic book series on the life and times of Don Drummond Written/created by Adam Reeves Illustrations by versions (Costantinos Pissourios). Trombone Man: Ska’s Fallen Genius is the tragic story of one of Jamaica’s greatest and most influential musicians, Don Drummond, a trombonist with 1960s ska giants, the […]

ROCK | Cannabis Drinks Expo returns to Chicago and San Francisco in 2023

IRIE | ROCK - Cannabis Drinks Expo returns to Chicago and San Francisco in 2023

After successful events at San Francisco and Chicago this year, we’re all set for Cannabis Drinks Expo 2023! Both San Francisco and Chicago saw a huge networking opportunity for anyone curious about the future direction of the cannabis drinks industry in the United States. Theme for 2023 Cannabis Drinks Expo remains “Growing the Category” Extensive […]

REGGAE | Don Hartley – Black Moses

IRIE | REGGAE - Don Hartley - Black Moses

Over the past three decades, Jamaican-born and raised but now UK-based reggae artist Don Hartley has been recording and performing his brand of conscious Jamaican music to the delight of roots reggae fans worldwide. Notwithstanding, his first venture as an independent producer/artist in 1990 was a lovers rock single ‘That Lady’ on his own Rising […]

RESPECT | Var Hillsman – Count Your Blessings

Var Hillsman - Count Your Blessings

Kevor ‘Var’ Williams is a singer, songwriter, and musician notably familiar as a touring member with the reggae collective Inna De Yard. This dynamic group of astounding reggae musicians showcases legendary stalwarts and contemporary voices. Var’s original music featured on the tour and film project titled “The Soul of Jamaica” delivers a distinctive raspy sound […]