Category Archives: Reggae

REGGAE | Z-man

Reggae | Z-Man

Z-man Animal Slavery Photography by: Sarah Arnold Z-man’s first-ever album appearance was in 1996 with his group 99th-Demention, self-titled, which consisted of King Maz, Young Slim, Rev-Cope, Rated R, and Z-man. The group released another album in 1998, “RSP Student,” which only featured Z-man and Young Slim on it. The following two projects were Z-man’s […]

REGGAE | DJ Astro Black

Reggae | DJ Astro Black

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, […]

REGGAE | Max Romeo

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Max Romeo World of Ghouls Photography by: Franck Blanquin Max Romeo (born Maxie Smith, November 22, 1944) is a Jamaican reggae and roots-rocking reggae recording musician, visionary leader, prolific singer, and songwriter. Max Romeo is a very successful stalwart in the reggae industry. He started his career in the 1960s when his debut song “Wet […]

REGGAE | ZOOLOOK™

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ZOOLOOK™ Stonefrenge™ When IRIE’s founder and editor-in-chief, Nicholas Da Silva, is not covering the reggae scene, you can rest assured he is busy working on one of his creative projects under his artist name, ZOOLOOK. A multi-artist who produces original music, writes and draws comic books, designs and develops immersive websites, and creates animations for […]

REGGAE | Chiney Kiki

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Chiney Kiki Kushites Photography by: JDash There was never a time in Chiney Kiki’s life that she could remember where she wasn’t singing or dancing. This love for the arts ultimately led her to be a multifaceted singer, dancer, director, and overall creative. Her given name is Shaneak Whittingham. She was born in Hartford, Connecticut, […]

REGGAE | The Archives

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The Archives Carry Me Home Photography by: John Shore The Archives began when Thievery Corporation’s Eric Hilton began a quest to explore the roots of reggae music. Led by producer/ keyboard ace Darryl ‘Trane’ Burke, all members have recorded and toured internationally with acts like Eek-A-Mouse, Black Uhuru, Culture, Don Carlos, and more,” Burke explains. […]

REGGAE | UB40

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UB40 Bigga Baggariddim They’re back… UB40, the biggest selling, top touring Reggae band globally, has officially released ‘Bigga Baggariddim’, the follow up to their critically acclaimed and internationally successful 1985 release, ‘Baggariddim’. ‘Bigga Baggariddim’, UB40’s 21st album, is not just an epic collaboration album but a strong confirmation that reggae is universal. The selection of […]