First Listen: The Slackers – “Hanging On”
The Slackers must be the most inappropriately named band within the international reggae/ska scene. While their moniker alludes to underperforming and procrastinating, as the hoodie I’m… Read More
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Album Showcase: Blanc du Blanc “Reggatta du Blanc du Blanc”
Editor’s Note:
Just over a year ago, Rootfire premiered the debut release from Blanc du Blanc, a dub project created and performed by a collective of highly regarded musicians spearheaded by the widely-lauded, genre-melding Chris Harford. Several months… Read More
First Listen: Keith Hudson – “Fight Your Revolution”
On October 22nd, 2021, VP Records reissues Keith Hudson’s obscure and edgy masterpiece, Flesh Of My Skin, Blood Of My Blood on vinyl and CD, and for the first time, on digital streaming platforms. The recent passing of the massively influential and well-known producer Lee “Scratch” Perry… Read More
Brown Bones – “I Become Light” (A Tribute to Drew Keys)
Shot and directed by Sameel “Samo” Kush-I Johnson, on location in Jamaica, WI. “I Become Light” is a livication to Andrew “Drew Keys” Stoch. May his spirit live on through his music.
Emerging singer songwriter, Brown Bones hits on the nerve of painful losses, peaceful passages, twilight battles and passionate… Read More
First Listen: JonQuan & Carlton Livingston – “Accidental Badman”
The extended lockdown that most of the nation endured due to the COVID-19 pandemic created a serious amount of angst for people. Beyond the tragedy… Read More
First Listen: Zion I Kings x Satta Sound – “Mashdown Riddim Promo Mix”
In the middle of summer 2021, Zion I Kings came through striking hot with the release of the “Mash Down Riddim” to the masses. Forever honoring the legacy of His Excellency Haile Selassie I, “Mash Down Riddim” is the 9th riddim to come from this heavy modern reggae production team/trio… Read More
First Watch: The Ellameno Beat – “Jump the Gun”
To make waves within the “surf roots” or modern American reggae scene, up-and-coming artists need to command attention by setting themselves apart from the rest. Popular acts like Stick Figure and Tribal seeds, along with notable bands that have come on strong in recent years like The Movement, Iya… Read More
First Listen: One Culture – “Raised to Be”
I am one of the lucky ones. Blessed beyond measure, I grew up with two… Read More