Uzbekistan’s NEEDSHES releases “Just Be Around” - one of the coolest genre bending tunes of 2023. NEEDSHES is the incredible musical project of singer-songwriter and producer, Otabek Salamov, and wow does it impress!

“Railroad Shelter” by TJ O’Neill featuring Stick Figure is a perfect reminder to seek new inspiration. The track features Stick Figure’s patented reggae rock sound with a gorgeous dub inspired riddim.

Worlds collide with our song of the Week: BRUCE MELODIE x SHAGGY - "WHEN SHE'S AROUND (FUNGA MACHO)". The reggae legend Shaggy has teamed up with one of East Africa’s biggest stars, Bruce Melodie, to create a fun and unique single. The track is a fusion of cultures blending African and Caribbean influences, melodies and rhythms.

Triple Thread’s “Behind These Eyes” sends an important message to follow your heart. The Southern California reggae rockers continue to perfect their sound, and this track has an incredible groove. I especially connect with the irie bass line, beautiful hook, and jamming guitar!

Daily Reggae interviewed Katastro guitarist Tanner Riccio about the band’s jamming new single, “Good Time” featuring Dirty Heads, new music on the way, and the incredible love the band has felt since Andy Chaves’ passing.

Kyle Ahern and Rik Jam inspire us to never give up in the new single, “Against All Odds”. I love this song’s amazing message of keeping hope, and pushing to always do our best.

Appreciate the moment by playing the gorgeous love song “Make You Mine” by Mark Messam ft. Steve Tulloch. The artists recently released an amazing music video showcasing the single, which was produced by Delroy "Fatta" Pottinger at Anchor Studios in Kingston, Jamaica.

The legendary Gwen Stefani is headlining Cali Vibes 2024, and the three day festival’s lineup looks amazing! So many reggae fan favorites including Stick Figure, Slightly Stoopid, Rebelution, and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley along with Stephen Marley are set to perform.

Roots Makers have teamed with Kapena Mokiao in the new irie love song, “Need You Desperately”. This is such a feel good track and I Iove the old school feel it brings.

Song of the Week is back with a super fun, doo-wop inspired reggae song by SOJA featuring HIRIE. The easy listening track is perfect to loop on repeat, with smooth horns and Trevor Young and Jacob Hemphill trading vocals throughout. Read more to stream the track!

Adriya Joy showcases major star potential while giving thanks in the uplifting single “Get Me High”. Daily Reggae caught up the Boston-based singer-songwriter to learn more about the song’s inspiration and message. Joy teamed with Eureka Sound on the track’s beautiful rhythm section, and her voice shines through.

Daily Reggae spoke with rising star, Irie Souljah about his amazing new EP, “All About Love”, recently completed first tour on the West Coast, and journey as an artist moving from Spain to Jamaica. Read the full profile now.

Nigeria’s Mr Eazi stars in the powerful track “Advice” ahead of a new album drop. The song is the third release appearing on the singer-songwriter’s The Evil Genius LP due out October 27 on his emPawa Africa label.

Daily Reggae connected with The Recording Academy’s Len Brown to learn about his role empowering artists across genres including the reggae community. Brown shared an important reminder to the community to ensure they vote for the First Round of the 2024 GRAMMY Awards by October 20.

What a fantastic collection of new songs; the whole vibe of this album is a dream! Every song has the ability to lift negativity away and transport you to a different mindset. Stephen Marley has a soothing, yet powerful voice carried by acoustic-inspired compositions across the album, and the production is equally as smooth. Read the review now!

Smile and celebrate the love in your life with HIRIE’s “Smooth Operator”. This song is such a vibe, and I love it’s energy, HIRIE’s vocals, and the jamming horn section.

Daily Reggae spoke with Nine to Fyah’s JB Mannie (Vocalist/Guitar) to learn about the Portland-based band’s new music, the reggae scene in Oregon, and how the band is perfecting its live shows while delivering “Full Time Vibes”. Read the profile here!

Reggae superstar Sean Paul has dropped a cool new merchandise line called Dutty. Paul always brings his creative A game, and the name Dutty stems from his sophomore album and Dutty Rock Productions label.

Chardel Rhoden shines so bright in the singer-songwriter’s amazing new album, “Growth”. The album showcases the artist’s heart, stellar vocals and wisdom. The album starts with “Couldn’t Ask For More”, a song about staying thankful for life and everything we have to be grateful for.

Ahead of the band’s new album, France’s Positink shares an important message to prioritize “Love”. This is a super cool track, and I love the riddim, irie bass line, and electronic elements added into the track that really make it vibe.