Category Archives: Respect

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 […]

RESPECT | Asha D & Artikal Band feat. Maylan Manaza – More Love

IRIE | Asha D & Artikal Band

Artikal band is a reggae backing band. Formed in 1995 in Montpellier, France, the Artikal band has already come a long way. The group has been able to forge its experience through unexpected artistic encounters, keeping one and the same objective over the years: always aiming higher! However, one thing remains to be emphasized, the […]

RESPECT | Cal Eternal – Dick Tracy

RESPECT | Cal Eternal - Dick Tracy

Cal Eternal is an American lyricist, singer/songwriter, and guitar player. Originally hailing from Princeton, New Jersey, he has always had a passion for music and self-expression. Growing up in Jersey, Cal was a competitive athlete in multiple sports, an actor, and a baritone in the Princeton High School Choir. These early days of competition and […]

RESPECT | Kayamandi – Hold Your Horses

RESPECT | Kayamandi & Arky Starch - Hold Your Horses

Kayamandi is a singer-songwriter from Belgium. She used to be the lead vocalist and guitarist in the indie-punk band Cosy Invasion but returned to her musical roots when meeting Arky Starch in 2022 since she grew up years ago in Antwerp between reggae sound systems. There honestly used to be a vivid underground scene that […]