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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First Listen: Man-Like-Devin – “People’s Prayer”
“People’s Prayer” is the first single off of the first volume of a long awaited collection of acoustic reggae,… Read More
First Listen: Miss Cactus – “Tiempo”
Whenever I hit a new town my favorite thing to do is scan the radio. All over the US, reggae and reggaeton beats are popping up on the airwaves and it’s the freshest future music out there IMO. Miss Cactus is blazin on a turn up in… Read More
First Listen: Earth to Clark -“Good Times”
Beloit, Wisconsin. Through the concrete and crime blossoms something beautiful. Built on love, on friendship, on family. This is the music of Earth to Clark, rising through the darkness to shine a light on the community. A kaleidoscopic flower with strong roots.…… Read More
First Listen: Combo Lulo – “Rocking Harmony featuring JonnyGo Figure”
With the exception of last summer when COVID cases relented in the Northeast… Read More
First Listen: Alex Tea – “Charade” featuring Elliot Martin + “Charade Dub” featuring Victor Rice
A couple years ago, New York City area-based recording artist Alex Tea released the single “Gold Rush,” a wicked roots reggae number with a killer version remixed by sought-after studio engineer (and recording artist in his own right) Victor Rice.… Read More
First Listen: The Freecoasters – “Get By”
The state of Florida is an estuary of sorts, of both climate and culture: a place where the freshwater-deep-South diffuses seamlessly… Read More
Italy’s Mellow Mood delivers modern roots banger ‘Laser Sight’
Italian twins Mellow Mood deliver their brand new track ‘Laser Sight’, an uplifting tune about staying focused and keeping your eyes on the prize. The track has a classic roots feel, however, the modern instrumental elements and dancehall-esque cadences give it a completely new and refreshing appeal.… Read More