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Album Review: Fortunate Youth reminds us of the good to be found in every day with the amazing new LP, Good Times (Roll On)

As we approach the end of 2021, we look back on a deeply tumultuous two years. Anger, fear, and anxiety are on the rise in all individuals across the board; and along with these feelings, a cloud of negative thoughts and emotions has slowly been forming over our collective well-being. This is precisely why the world needs a band like Southern California's Fortunate Youth (FY). In this time of strife and uncertainty, FY has created an album reminding us to look on the bright side, enjoy the company of those we care about, and put our worries aside when the medicine for our injured soul is partying it up with friends and having a kick-ass night. Having a bad day? Throw on Fortunate Youth's new LP "Good Times (Roll On)" and see how you feel.

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Check out the high energy music video for Crazy by Naâman featuring Dub Inc

Today is our first time listening to Naâman and Dub Inc and we are loving their new collaboration in the song, Crazy. Crazy is sung in both French and English and has a super upbeat riddim that you cannot help but dance to! The artists sing, “Dem fool fool Dem way too crazy; If you wanna keep up make sure you nah follow nobody” and we love the message of making your own path in life! The high-energy song has an equally awesome music video with scenic views and a fun performance of the song.

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Album Review: SOJA embodies the communal collaboration of reggae music with their new album "Beauty In The Silence"

What sets reggae apart from other musical genres is its deep sense of community embodied by both fans and artists alike. Instead of being fueled by competition, the extended reggae family wants to see one another succeed and become their best selves. Attend a reggae concert and you will find smiling faces and open arms from fellow fans. As a reggae artist one is more likely to find success by helping and collaborating with other artists than trying to outdo them. This methodology of positivity and collaboration is what brought renowned American reggae band SOJA together, and is entirely evident in their new album "Beauty In The Silence".

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Interested in learning about reggae’s history? Check out the new book: The Reggae Nation: The Global Legacy of Bob Marley & The Wailers

This month marks Bob Marley & The Wailers’ final live performance. Over forty years have passed and Bob Marley’s legacy and worldwide impact are felt every day. Reggae music is loved by fans around the world and it’s incredible to feel the love that reggae transmits giving people love, hope, and inspiration. Researcher and author Martijn Huisman has been dedicated to paying tribute to Marley and reggae and this week published a new book titled: The Reggae Nation: The Global Legacy of Bob Marley & The Wailers.

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Album Review: Vana Liya impresses on her first full length album "Little Kahuna"

New York native Vana Liya has released her debut album "Little Kahuna" on LAW Records! Vana began making a splash in the reggae scene by posting covers of songs by Pepper, Rebelution, and Stick Figure that subsequently went viral and were shared on the bands' social media accounts. Since then she's been putting out wonderful singles, opening up for major reggae acts and performing at the one and only Sugarshack Sessions.

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Crashboat reflects on hometown in new single, In This City, featuring irie bass line

From the moment you turn up Crashboat’s latest single, In This City, you groove to the irie bass line. We love the bass and guitar riff and caught up with the band hailing from Merced, California to learn more about the song’s inspiration and band. In This City, released September 20th, was recorded at White Glove Studios and mastered by Silver Aleman.

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Nattali Rize to co-host a secret pop-up show in a Santa Cruz outdoor garden

This week, Nattali Rize posted on her Instagram about an exciting secret show she is planning to co-host in Santa Cruz, California. So cool! Rize said in the post, “Santa Cruz CA!!! We are co-hosting a very special evening in a secret outdoor garden location.” We love the creativity and it would be so cool to see Nattali play at a secret venue!

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Start your week by jamming to Roots of Creation’s new album, Dub Free or Die, Vol. 1

A new week is here and there is no better way to get it started than by listening to new music. In their latest album, Roots of Creation connects reggae, jam, and dub music in the beautiful Dub Free or Die Vol 1. Roots of Creation shreds with funky guitar riffs, jamming bass lines, and dub mixes that have us moving our heads even before our first cup of coffee. The album, which is almost all instrumental, features rocking singles including Seven Nation Army (The White Stripes reggae/rock cover) ft. Hayley Jane, Mammoth and Arabia ft. Mihali (of Twiddle), and Light it Up ft. Mighty Mystic.

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