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Respect | Soul Ska

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Soul Ska United States Formed in 2014, SOUL SKA is a 10 piece Bay Area Ska collective featuring members of well-known bands such as Vinyl, Monophonics, Albino!, Stymie & the PJLO, El Radio Fantastique, The Right Time, Jethro Jeremiah Band and more. Their upbeat and original blend of Ska, Rocksteady and Roots Reggae has garnered […]

Respect | Fluid Foundation

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Fluid Foundation United States Fluid Foundation embodies its name both lyrically and musically. The group is comprised of an eclectic group of musicians with intriguing pedigrees, including: Nick Dell – lead vocals, guitar; Junior Keith- bass, guitar; Ian Foreman – drums, percussion; and Rob Eldon – keys, piano, organ, steel pan, vocals, and composition. The […]

Respect | Adam Gross

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Adam Gross United States 22-year old songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Adam Gross released his debut EP ‘In Control’ on February 9, 2018, debuting at #1 on the iTunes reggae chart. The New York native and current Northwestern University senior combines many influences—reggae, pop, rock, electronic music, even Latin and Middle Eastern sounds—to create a four-track project […]

Respect | Analea

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Analea United States Her name is Analea, and her sound is amazingly unique but fitting. Island Empire swoops in and signs their first Tongan female Artist. Island Empire, the world’s largest Island Reggae Record Label with top-charting acts like Matisyahu, Morgan Heritage, Fiji, Common King’s, Sammy J, Tenelle, and many more. Dig a little deeper […]

Respect | Bobby Hustle

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Bobby Hustle United States Bobby Hustle is an internationally touring American reggae singer and songwriter. Born in Seattle, WA, Bobby has crafted a sing-jay style all his own, still rooted in his love and passion for Jamaican music and culture. Since 2010, he has been featured on more than 50 riddim selections from producers all […]

Respect | Shane Marler

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Shane Marler United States Shane Marler was born in Winfield, Kansas, which just happens to be the home of the Walnut Valley National Flatpicking Championship. As a guitar player and singer-songwriter, Shane Marler’s musical dexterity is striking considering the source location. His love of roots reggae and ska shine through on his latest effort ‘One […]

Respect | Ben Barbic

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Ben Barbic United States Since going solo in 2013 Ben has established himself as a truly unique and honest lyricist and songwriter. In a little over 4 years he has built a social media following of over 70,000+ followers. Ben has been in featured films, music in commercials, soundtracks, top 20 playlists, mixtapes, and on […]

Respect | JoceLien

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JoceLien United States JoceLien, also known as Jocelien Danee Whitehead is a rising new artist originally from North Carolina. Since the age of 4 she has been performing and participating in competitive dance competitions, singing anywhere and every chance that presented it to the young and adorable artist. JoceLien has been making major moves over […]

Respect | Ione Angeles

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Ione Angeles United States Ione Angeles has been in the Reggae scene for more than 20 years. In the 90’s while living in Jamaica, she joined with Legendary Soul Syndicate Drummer Max Edwards and formed their band TENGEH. They toured and lived in Europe for more than 10 years,and recorded 2 albums, 1995’s ‘Tengeh’, and […]

Respect | Megative

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Megative United States Humanity has sailed the ship of delusion about as far as it can go.. The world hangs precariously, desperately in the balance, while speed, chaos, and decay rule the day grimly. Harshness, isolation, and an abandonment of the sacred are the hallmarks of the Dark Age. To commit to being an artist […]

Respect | Jay Spaker

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Jay Spaker United States Brooklyn-based artist/producer Double Tiger (aka Jay Spaker) is no stranger to critical acclaim. Known for his contributions with trendsetting reggae powerhouse John Brown’s Body, as well as his role as half of Tour De Force, and co-founder of Dub Stuy Records, Spaker is also recognized for his past collaborations with legendary […]

Respect | Nikki Z

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Nikki Z With a name and reputation as a strong minded and opinionated woman that precedes her, 21st Hapilos Digital Vice President of Client Projects and Content, and multi-media personality Nicole ‘Nikki Z’ Duhaney embodies the essence of a renaissance woman. From Hip Hop station Jamz 910 to BET, Comedy Central and Power 104 FM […]