Time to get excited for Buju Banton’s new album, “Born For Greatness”. I’ve been jamming to the singles released and especially feel the album’s title track! The reggae legend’s new album is due out on Sept. 8, 2023 and is being released by Gargamel Music/ Roc Nation Records / Def Jam Recordings.

Christopher Ellis emphasizes the importance of unity and a community first mentality in “Stick Together”. I am loving Ellis’ vocals and the song’s fantastic message of togetherness.

Start this week with Kyle Smith’s “What We Had”. In typical Kyle fashion he finds a way to put a positive spin on life’s toughest moments, and this simple but beautiful reggae pop melody is no different. Reflecting on a tough upbringing, Kyle delivers another great track from the man that can’t and won’t stop!

Ballyhoo!’s “Drunk Texter” featuring HIRIE is yet another example they are releasing some of the raddest reggae rock on the scene. Every time I see that Ballyhoo! is dropping a new single, I know it’s going to be fire! Howi Spangler is amongst the best songwriters in reggae today, and Ballyhoo!’s guitars consistently shred so freaking hard!

Enjoy every second of the journey with The Resinators’ new single, “Anthem”. The San Diego-based band is pushing boundaries with their blend of reggae, rock, punk and funk, and I’m really enjoying this head banging track showcasing the group’s cohesion and passion.

Ahead of their new album, listen to Better Chemistry’s rocking track, “Can’t Stop Thinking”. The Southern California reggae rockers are set to release their new album, “Hope That It’s Real” this fall, and the new single gives a great glimpse into the band’s jamming sound!

Reggae superstar, Protoje has dropped dates for a must-see California Summer Tour featuring Dubwise. The tour runs Aug. 22 - 27.

Tori Lattore showcases her soulful voice in a standout cover of Billie Eilish’s “Ocean Eyes”. The talented Jamaican artist really makes this song her own, and I think Eilish would love her take. Irie Yute Tapes released this big time track!

I’ve been a huge fan of Rion’s music ever since discovering his track, “Criminal” earlier this year. The talented Minneapolis-based artist is back at it with the new single, “No Drama”, a great reminder to prioritize positive vibes only.

Slightly Stoopid’s “Summertime 2023” Tour was one of my all time favorite concerts. I’ve been fortunate to see a lot of live music over the yeas, and I was amazed by the musicianship, energy and sense of community that I felt at the band’s show over the weekend at the FivePoint Amphitheater in Irivine, California.

Surfer, filmmaker, environmentalist and extraordinary musician, Jack Johnson has been in our eyes and ears for over 20 years with his silky smooth style and impeccable execution of the best beach campfire songs available.

This Song of the Week is “Hideaway” courtesy of the Common Kings. The falsetto driven track is the second single from Celebration, the upcoming album being released on August 25th by Island Empire/Mensch House Records.

Eli-Mac celebrates true love in her new single, “Résumé” featuring Collie Buddz. The talented singer-songwriter beautifully blends reggae, R&B and pop music and this is the perfect reggae love song to cool down your pace this summer.

P-Nuckle’s “Today” featuring Kash’d Out and Big Murph is a reminder to live in the moment and to celebrate every second of life. The Denver based band has been together since 2000 and Katastro’s Andy Chaves inspired this big time jam!

Summer is in full swing, and what’s better than throwing your feet up and turning on your favorite reggae songs? Legendary reggae band Sublime’s music catalog is so deep that I recently found myself grooving to their unique reggae rock sound all afternoon long. Here are 5 Sublime songs perfect for summer. So, turn these up, and let the relaxation set in!

Gentleman’s Dub Club beautifully blend reggae, dub and hip hop in “On A Mission”. I love the UK-based band’s ability to cross between these genres. The album’s storytelling is on point and covers life’s ups and downs while emphasizing the importance only settling for positive vibes.

The time is here to get excited for the new Bob Marley & The Wailers album, “Africa Unite” refreshing Marley classics. The album due out August 4 celebrates Marley’s genius work and fuses reggae and afrobeats in fresh takes. The album will have ten tracks and feature talented artists like Tiwa Savage, Oxlade, and Sarkodie.

A new documentary celebrates the convergence of reggae and country music. Director Jay Will created the 10-minute mini-documentary that spotlights the history of the genres and is a great reminder to vibe with the jamming cross genre album, “Positive Vibrations: Country Goes Reggae”.

Daily Reggae spoke with Naya Rockers’ Nathan Sabanayagam to dive into the Boston-based reggae duo’s new music, inspiration, and songwriting process. Read the whole profile at now!

Feel love and island vibes with Yasmyn Andrade’s “Lovah Boy” featuring Inna Vision. From the chill riddim to Andrade’s beautiful vocals, this is one of my favorite new reggae love songs. The teaming of Andrade and Inna Vision is jamming and makes me want to travel to Hawai’i asap!