First Listen: One Culture – “Raised to Be”
I am one of the lucky ones. Blessed beyond measure, I grew up with two… Read More
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Artist Spotlight: Dub Propulsion
When I think of Humboldt County, three things come to mind: dank weed, redwood forests and reggae music.
Since my earliest days becoming familiar with cannabis culture over three decades ago, the northern California county always held a hallowed mystique for its proclivity for cultivating high… Read More
Keznamdi – City Lock (feat. Tory Lanez)
Excited to share the brand new visual for Keznamdi‘s song “City Lock” featuring Tory Lanez. In the new video Kez & friends take us on a ride “getting love everywhere they go” from coast to coast as they travel and film in Los… Read More
Women in Reggae: Soom T
Photo credit: Danilo Moroni
On Friday, September 11th, 2020, I was sipping my morning coffee and talking to MC Soom T on the exact release date of her latest album, The Arch. Soom T is someone whose music has… Read More
Rich Man Poor Man – The Clinton Fearon Story
Rich Man is a feature film that reveals the proudly beating heart of reggae music through the untold story of Clinton Fearon, one of the most prolific and underappreciated artists to emerge from Jamaica’s musical renaissance of the 1960s and 70s.… Read More
The Three Periods of Clinton Fearon’s Journey: Center Stage With Reggae Icons
Clinton Fearon just celebrated his 70th birthday. Looking back at his life, the international artist remembers the different steps that brought him where he is today.
First period of his journey happens in the country side of Jamaica. Clinton Fearon was born and raised in the hills of the… Read More
Album Spotlight: Forest of the Black Marigold
“Nobody expected it … and nobody could believe it … but could anyone comprehend it?
Would anyone dare step outside to confront the unknown? Or would forces greater than any individual weave a kinetic reaction tighter than previously imaginable.
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Artist Spotlight: Victor Rice
If you think no one is taking you as seriously as you are, you’re doing it right. – Victor Rice
The Elovaters. Easy Star All-Stars. The Skatalites. The Slackers. The Toasters, The Scofflaws and The Pietasters. The Loving Paupers.… Read More