Hail Up!! Yves ‘Duke’ Ducrey’s new single, “ReLovution,” is out now on all streaming and download platforms. ReLovution is a tune based on minor chords that sound romantic or could be felt as being sad, like when someone is missing or a change is expected. Listeners should free up their minds and see where the […]
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Photography by: Aisea Taimani Azato is a spiritual, conscious, roots reggae band based in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. Come My Way was birthed out of great struggle and is a cry out to The Most High. I was devastated; in our lives, when we hit lows, we can turn to a lot of places, some healthy, some […]
Photography: Kseniya Usl Trevy James is a highly versatile musician, songwriter, and recording artist from San Diego, CA. He is one of the most original reggae voices out of the United States today with a stylistic blend of roots reggae, lover’s rock, vintage R&B, and conscious hip-hop. Anchored by his Berklee College of Music-trained abilities […]
Photography: Grayson Halll The Rippah Shreddahs pride themselves in playing “Island Music with Mountain Flavor.” The Rippah Shreddahs jam original reggae music that has blends of mostly folk reggae, rootsy reggae, and Jawaiian, but their music also has hints of ragamuffin, hip-hop, ska, dancehall, jazz, funk, and punk. The central theme of their music is […]
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace. “(20) Say: Go all over the earth and behold how [wondrously] He has created [man] in the first instance: […]” (Quran 29:20, Muhammad Asad English Translation). And with that said and continuing in the spirit of that passage that was just mentioned, I […]
Dallas Hyatt has an eye for the usual: the things we walk by every day without ever noticing. Dallas trains his lens on San Francisco, where he sets about cataloging the very fabric and patterns of daily life. At his feet, the city offers up all the urban elements to catch his eye: architecture, window reflections, street art, people, […]
Dub Judah, born Christopher George, emerged as a prominent figure in the reggae music scene, renowned for his distinctive sound and unwavering commitment to the roots reggae tradition. His journey from humble beginnings to international acclaim, marked by his perseverance, is a testament to his talent and dedication to his craft, inspiring many along the […]
Buju Banton is the world’s greatest reggae artist to have occupied planet Earth. The man born out of the Salt Lane slums of Kingston as Mark Anthony Myrie is a dancehall icon, Grammy winner, revolutionary, teacher, and breaker of records set by the honorable Bob Marley and mental chains worn by the misinformed. For over […]
General Levy is a true veteran of the UK urban music scene and still one of the most in-demand MCs in the country. Born Paul Levy in Central Middlesex Hospital NW10 London, England, in 1971, Levy grew up in the vibrant Harlesden and Wembley area for most of his early years, surrounded by different West […]
The artist/producer Christos DC (aka Christopher Vrenios) was born in Washington, D.C., to parents who sang opera and taught voice professionally. He takes his name from his Greek heritage, using a nickname given to him by his grandmother to represent the lineage that set the tone of his musical path. It was Christos DC’s deep […]
Queen Omega began singing at local talent shows at the age of 9, writing her own calypsos and rapping on national television. Later, she started singing backing vocals for local producer Kenny Philips, accompanying many top Soca acts, both in the studio and on stage. Raised in a musical family, she grew up listening […]
Drawing inspiration from various musical styles, Subajah has crafted a distinctive sound rooted in authentic compositions brimming with emotion and soul. Influenced by Malian, Guinean, and Congolese music, alongside Caribbean genres such as Compas, Zouk, and Reggae, his music showcases a blend of versatility and profound cultural resonance. Subajah’s love for music ignited during his […]