Love TMFTL Planet Plastic tic tic tic With a passion that transcends conventional genres, Love TMFTL’s creations transport audiences to a realm where boundaries dissolve and emotions reign supreme. At the heart of this artistic endeavor is a profound belief in the power of music as a universal language—a medium to connect deeply with individuals […]
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Soulfiya Bless Up Photo Credit: Neil Schloner Soulfiya, a prominent figure in the American reggae scene, has been actively engaged in his musical journey since 2005. Hailing from Guyana, this seasoned singer/DJ has passionately championed Caribbean/American reggae for over 15 years, challenging conventional American perceptions of the genre in favor of a more traditional sound. […]
Sid Bucknor & Johnny Clarke Never Never Never Johnny Clarke (born 12 January 1955) is a Jamaican reggae musician. Clarke grew up in the Kingston ghetto of Whitfield Town and attended Jamaica College. He had his first break in music with Clancy Eccles in 1971. Since then he has been creating some timeless music with […]
The Membranes Meets Lil-Obeah Nocturnal Dub (Remixes) “The interview in London Town with Simon Tyszko (bless you, David Ellis & Julian Firth, for the introduction) inspired me to create this Dubstance – Greatest Misses compilation. I realized people need to listen to some of my best songs from the last three years of constant musical […]
Razteria Fade Away Fade away is about letting go of toxic relationships and being in a flow state, enjoying all that life throws at you. I wrote this when I was going through a situation with someone who I was holding on to knowing that I had to set myself free from the imagined future […]
Tende Kasha Mr Liar Artist Tende Kasha, also known as Tendekasha De Feat, is inspired by the African and Jamaican cultures, extracting the essence of contemporary life into his tunes. Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Burning Spear, Don Carlos, Gregory Isaacs, U Roy, Mighty Diamonds, Midnite Band, Israel Vibrations, and Culture are some of his biggest […]
La Banda Chuska Meets Obeah & Petru Birladeanu Cumbia Dub “I still remember hearing Ozomatli’s Cumbia de Los Muertos with Chali 2na. And then, from the first time guitar player Sam Day Harmet played me Cumbia Chuska, I was hooked. These guys have inspired me to channel my Transylvanian dub energy toward Latin American sounds […]
Sid Bucknor & Zoe Mazah Peace Begins Within Sid Bucknor Photography Credit: Michael Donath Peace Begins Within is a unique collaboration between Sid Buck Records and Zoe Mazah. This iconic composition by the late Sid Bucknor and the beautiful, timely lyrics of “Peace Begins Within” was given new life by the sweet voice of Zoe […]
Lil Obeah & Marius Costache Madmen Photography by Cristina Moran; Collage by Cristiana Bucureci It was Count Dubulah, Nick Plato Page, aka the Dub Colossus, who taught Lil Obeah that VERSION is the KEY! Socially and politically, VERSION has created the necessary cultural environment for people of all races and classes to develop and add […]
Arky Starch & Micky B Gift From Paradise After meeting during recordings with Sista Mika in his home studio, Arky and Ras Mundele got to know each other better. They quickly concluded that they shared the tragic past of becoming widowers at a relatively young age. Arky was left alone with baby daughter Liv and […]
Yves ‘DUKE’ Ducrey Overthere IRIE is proud to present ‘Overthere,’ the first Yves Duke single. This track is played on Trombone on the ‘African Roots Riddim.’ Overthere, Overdub, and African Roots Riddim will be released on all platforms on the 27 of November. This track and ‘Overdub,’ the dub mix, were finalized, mixed, and mastered […]
Samora Born In Suriname (Work) Join us as we welcome Samora back in our November edition of IRIE. Samora has captured the hearts of music enthusiasts worldwide with a profound background story of perseverance, dedication, and musical evolution. Her journey from a young girl with a dream to an internationally acclaimed artist has been inspirational. […]