Which city will you watch iconic reggae artist Buju Banton perform in? Grab tickets fast! The legendary Jamaican artist sold out two major shows in Long Island over the weekend, which were his first performances in the U.S. in 15 years. It’s epic to see that Buju is going to extend his run and play in cities across the nation starting in August!

In this edition of Song of the Week, Kapena celebrates 40 years with “Tropical Lady” and Three Plus. The renowned Hawaiian band’s latest single features beautiful guitar and vocal melodies while showcasing Kapena’s signature blend of traditional Hawaiian and contemporary sounds.

Slightly Stoopid, Stick Figure & Pepper come together to drop the official music for “Got Me On The Run” The track, originally released last November by Stoopid Records, has already racked up over 5 millions streams. Its no surprise that a collab with such megastars would be a hit, and you can now watch the fellas rock out with the official video!

Celebrate the 1,000th episode of Sugarshack Sessions with Stephen Marley’s beautiful rendition of “Old Soul”. What an amazing accomplishment for the Sugarshack team, and to have Stephen Marley perform one of his most powerful songs for the milestone video is incredible!

Go with the flow and enjoy life with “Sky High” by The Elovaters ft. Jared Watson of Dirty Heads! This is such a cool song, and I love its blend of reggae, rock and hip hop.

Close your eyes and envision new adventures with ANORA’s “Mexico” ft. Pipe Down. Talk about the perfect road trip playlist tune; ANORA’s voice and soulful lyrics shine bright in this tranquil new tune that will have you racing to the beach.

Mihali drops an inspiring new tune “Wise Man” about the process of finding self love and extending the spark to others. This is an absolutely gorgeous song and one that I think we can all relate to. Sometimes we have to work on ourselves before we can truly connect with others.

Find a balance between negativity and acceptance with Rebel ShakeDown’s “Demons”. This is a really deep song that brings all sorts of emotions and gets you thinking about life.

Daily Reggae caught up with Big B to learn about the artist’s exciting new music mixing together hip hop and reggae, and new album “Wellness Check” due out July 26!

I’ve been a huge fan of For Peace Band since listening to the band’s excellent 2018 album, “Always Love” and I was so excited to hear that the band hailing from Guam has released its follow up LP, “Massive & Crew”, which is a big time album showcasing the group’s unique island reggae sound. 

Put it all on the line for love with Sons Of Zion and Corrella’s “We Ain’t Coming Home”. This is such a heartfelt new song that brings all the feelings around sacrificing for love. I love the smooth reggae rididm, and impressive vocals that highlight a beautiful melody. This will no doubt be a track that will have you humming along in no time!

The South Carolina reggae-rockers dropped the new track just in time for the 4th of July Weekend. The upbeat song reminds listeners to not be defeated by life’s obstacles but to “let the river guide you”. Musically the song features a fun, Indian-influenced riff that keeps the pace moving and vibes high.

Dread Kennedy’s “The Promise” is an inspiring tune celebrating all the parents putting their best foot forward. I really love this beautiful new tune showcasing Kennedy’s soulful voice and some lovely acoustic guitar. The track was produced by 17th Street Recording Studio, and Kennedy released a heart felt music video featuring a trip with his son to the beach.

Through The Roots helps us turn “Lonely” feelings into summer love in a new jam ft. Iyaz and IzyBeats Through The Roots helps us turn “Lonely” feelings into summer love in a new jam ft. Iyaz and IzyBeats. The reggae rockers turn up the heat in the new single, and it’s a must add to your summer playlist rotation!

The EP is started with the band’s empowering title track featuring Ze-Ion that sends a beautiful message to push through adversity and to follow your heart. Read the full review here!

Shwayze drops a new track for your Fourth of July party playlist. Single for the Summer (with Bryce Vine) is a rock/rap anthem with a big groove that will be in my rotation all day. The track was released by Ineffable Records.

Do what makes you happy by jamming “Mek A Move” by Blakkamoore ft. Seneca. There are so many obstacles in our way but this track is a reminder to follow your heart and to lean into choices that bring a smile to your face! The song has a super catchy riddim and Seneca lays down a thoughtful verse that adds depth and a conscious mentality to the new tune.

Fall in love with Fia’s latest EP. Hawaiian artist Fia is such an unbelievable talent and every time I listen to his music I am blown away by his vocals. The singer-songwriter’s new three track EP, Fall In Love, is no different.

Hold onto love tight with Surfer Girl’s “Don’t Go” ft. Khalia. The new single released by Ineffable Records is a brilliant love duet about the waves of love coming and going. Speaking of waves, Surfer Girl is on an absolute roll blending his unique reggae rock meets pop music blend. This is another stellar track added to the singer-songwriter’s impressive track list.

This is such a jam of a song, and I love its energy and message to keep your head up. The track was released by Controlled Substance Sound Labs and is the latest single from Katastro’s final album, Until The End of Time, coming this fall.