Author Archives: IRIE
Jan
Tuff Like Iron Digital Dread NFT Ep Photography by: Dank Street Media Tuff Like Iron is a reggae fusion artist born in NYC who creates potent lyrics of positivity and upliftment. Inspired by Rastafari and love for the community, Tuff created the Digital Dread EP to merge her longtime obsession with music and her newfound […]
Jan
Lazimba Ends 2021 on a High Note with the Release of New Single, “On Top” Kingston, Jamaica (Powerhouse Global Media) Germany-based Jamaican recording artist Lazimba ended 2021 on a high with his recent single “On Top.” Released on December 3, 2021, the track was a collective production by Lazimba Music, SV Studios, and Grillaras Production. […]
Jan
Maya Angelou American Women’s Quarter Program Celebrated writer, performer, and social activist, Maya Angelou, became the first Black woman to appear on a US quarter. The Maya Angelou quarter is the first in the American Women Quarters Program, which went into circulation on Monday, January 10, 2022. “Each time we redesign our currency, we have […]
Jan
Bill King Summerheat (Symphonic Reggae) It was mid-1978 in Atlanta, Georgia. I was between sessions with southern soul singer Len Wade with my long-time Jamaican drummer and guitarist Everton ‘Pablo’ Paul and Wayne McGhie in town and hanging at our bungalow in Marietta, Georgia. Wade was pacing about, stretching out studio time. With time booked […]
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DJ Astro Black Astro Melody Records DJ Astro Black is one-half of Astro Melody Records’ production team and label partner. He grew up in Los Angeles on his father’s diverse collection of blues, soul, funk, and reggae – which helped set the tone for his musical inspirations. He infuses these creative influences into his sound, […]
Jan
Autarchii Pomps and Pride Photography: Tizzy T.O.K.Y.O
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Alborosie Keep on Singing If there’s one thing that the world needs right now, it’s being able to see the rainbow through the rain. Alborosie’s latest track, “Keep On Singing,” is on a mission to help do just that. But Alborosie is not just another artist who sings about looking on the brighter side of […]
Jan
Arky Starch Roar Like A Bass Born and raised in Belgium (Turnhout), Arky Starch is no stranger to IRIE, appearing in the 420 and 710 issues of IRIE Magazine in 2021. Arky Starch is an accomplished bass guitarist who also likes to play guitar and keyboard. He specializes in DUB and REGGAE music. His artistic […]