Category Archives: Respect

RESPECT | Crowd Control, Rodion G.A, Lil Obeah – Paradox (Obeah & Petru Birladeanu Redub)

RESPECT | Lil Obeah Goes Nyabinghi - Ghostdance Dubs

Crowd Control, Rodion G.A, Lil Obeah Paradox (Obeah & Petru Birladeanu Redub) My proper first music mentor/ father/ „mother” was Rodion Ladislau Roșca from Cluj, Transylvania. He was the one pushing me to start my solo career after his huge experience being a solo artist, working with many talented musicians of different generations and performing […]

RESPECT | Don Hartley & Inspirational Sounds – Across Borders

IRIE | RESPECT - Don Hartley

Don Hartley & Inspirational Sounds Across Borders Fresh for 2023, straight out of Manchester and Bradford, UK, in combination style, projecting spiritual perspectives across the globe is the man Don Hartley alongside Inspirational Sound with one entitled ‘Across Borders’ in a deep roots reggae style featuring Don on vocals and a rhythm track produced, mixed […]

RESPECT | Soulfiya – Take It Easy

IRIE presents the IRIE Trax of the Week - Soulfiya - Take It Easy

Soulfiya Take It Easy Soulfiya is an influential veteran of the American reggae scene who has been actively leading the charge and waving the banner of Caribbean/American Reggae music for 15+ years. His accomplishments include being featured on a Billboard Reggae Top 10 album (Champion Sound by Skillinjah) and gracing the iTunes Top 5 twice […]

RESPECT | Tuff Like Iron – Balance

IRIE | Reggae - Tuff Like Iron

Tuff Like Iron Balance Multi-talented singer and songwriter Tuff Like Iron delivers a powerful reggae-dub sound with her new single ‘Balance.’ The track, produced by Jallanzo, refers to the balancing of instruments and frequencies comparable to the balancing act we’re faced with in the spiritual realm of life. The roots reggae single urges listeners to […]

RESPECT | Thug Famous – Heart Cry

IRIE | Respect - Thug Famous

Thug Famous Heart Cry Demoy Plant, better known as Thug Famous, is a Dancehall/Reggae artist from Kingston, Jamaica. After signing with MadDawg Entertainment in 2022, Thug Famous has made waves with the debut of his single Bad Gal, featuring upcoming Dancehall/Reggae artist Jahvel. With his debut gaining over a million views, high ratings, and coverage […]

RESPECT | Paolo Baldini – DubFiles

RESPECT | Paolo Baldini - Dubfiles

Paolo Baldini DubFiles Paolo Baldini was born in Pordenone, Italy, in 1975. With his first band (B.R. Stylers), he stood out in the Italian reggae scene thanks to the massive use of electronics and UK-inspired sounds, which will be one of his distinctive features for a long time. In 2006 Baldini joined the longest-standing Italian […]

RESPECT | The Lock Downers with Samora – Downtown

RESPECT | The Lock Downers with Samora - Downtown

The Lock Downers with Samora Downtown The Lock Downers and Samora release a beautiful old-school Rocksteady cover version of Petula Clark’s “Downtown”! The international collaboration comes with super smooth vocals from Swiss-based Reggae and Dancehall singer Samora – born in Suriname and originally from the Netherlands – and a fantastic Rocksteady riddim from The Lock […]

RESPECT | Lil Obeah goes Nyabinghi – Ghostdance Dubs

RESPECT | Lil Obeah Goes Nyabinghi - Ghostdance Dubs

Lil Obeah goes Nyabinghi Ghostdance Dubs Nyabinghi, Reggae’s Foundation heartbeat, has finally reached Transylvania! Lil Obeah Goes Nyabinghi is dedicated to Prince Buster, the Originator! From Lil Obeah’s first hearing of this African Jamaican sound’s beat and performance power, he was hypnotized. It was the classic reggae film Rockers, and nyabinghi is the opening sonic […]

RESPECT | Kenya Eugene – Higher

IRIE Trax of the Week - Kenya Eugene - Higher

St. Croix-based artist, Kenya Eugene, has been honing her skills since the tender age of four. Kenya’s evolution in mastering the art of vocal performance came from what can only be described as an everlasting fire. As an Artist, Actress, and Model, Kenya has blended her love for various forms of art, bringing about a […]