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Livity longevity legendary, Burning Spear's album "No Destroyer" marks the reggae icon's triumphant return
Daily Reggae Album Review Chris Blake Daily Reggae Album Review Chris Blake

Livity longevity legendary, Burning Spear's album "No Destroyer" marks the reggae icon's triumphant return

Burning Spear’s enduring legacy shines brightly, with his new studio album “No Destroyer”. He has bestowed to us an album filled with groovy flowing beats, that puts me in a tranquil trance of uplifting positivity. Burning Spear’s energy pulsates through every song highlighting why he is legendary reggae royalty and an everlasting force within the genre.

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Album Review: Blvk H3ro’s road to superstar status is on full display in “On A Mission”
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Album Review: Blvk H3ro’s road to superstar status is on full display in “On A Mission”

Blvk H3ro’s road to superstar status is on full display in “On A Mission”, and I love so many aspects of the album - from the storytelling, H3ro’s vocals, and the incredible production. H3ro has the energy, humble yet confident swag, and songwriting chops to continue his international growth in a major way.

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Album Review: Micah Shemaiah’s uplifting spirit is in full display in “Jamaica Jamaica”
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Album Review: Micah Shemaiah’s uplifting spirit is in full display in “Jamaica Jamaica”

Micah Shemaiah’s uplifting spirit is in full display in “Jamaica Jamaica”. The album opens with the powerful title track, which calls out the need for Jamaica to come together to better address societal issues. You can hear the urgency in Shemaiah’s voice over the riddim and it definitely catches the listener’s ear. 

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EP Review: EarthKry bridge vintage and modern roots reggae music in “Dandy Shandy”
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EP Review: EarthKry bridge vintage and modern roots reggae music in “Dandy Shandy”

When I think of EarthKry, smooth reggae comes to mind. The kind of music that you can put on no matter how your mood swings. EarthKry bridges vintage and modern roots reggae music in the Jamaican band’s irie new EP, “Dandy Shandy”. The EP was released today by Wash House Music Group and the eight tracks are jamming!

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Album Review: “Some Kinda Madness” highlights Tanya Stephens’ soulful lyrics and amazing voice
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Album Review: “Some Kinda Madness” highlights Tanya Stephens’ soulful lyrics and amazing voice

Jamaica’s Tanya Stephens’ new album, “Some Kinda Madness” is absolutely brilliant and highlights her soulful lyrics and amazing voice. Take “Be Who We Be” the album’s first track. The song has a simple acoustic guitar and Tanya’s voice accompanies the guitar so nicely while sharing a message of belief in ourselves. It’s a reoccurring theme heard across the album highlighting the importance of trust and love.

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Album Review: Soak in the talent of Protoje in “Third Time’s the Charm”
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Album Review: Soak in the talent of Protoje in “Third Time’s the Charm”

Protoje really brings it in his new album “Third Time’s the Charm” released today. The Jamaican musician marries the best of reggae and hip hop and shines so bright! Take the track “HILLS” for example. Protoje’s flow is so powerful and he brilliantly reflects on living a simple life away from distractions. Throughout “Third Time’s the Charm” you’ll be impressed by Protoje’s vocals, messages of positivity, well produced riddims and on point instrumentation.

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Album Review: Mellow Mood celebrate today and what’s to come “Mañana”
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Album Review: Mellow Mood celebrate today and what’s to come “Mañana”

Italy’s Mellow Mood is one of the most talented duos in the global reggae scene and the musician’s new album, “Mañana” is an important reminder to celebrate today and what’s to come tomorrow. “Mañana” is Mellow Mood’s sixth studio album and is another impressive milestone in Jacob and L.O. Garzia’s amazing reggae music catalog.

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Album Review: Justice the Artiste highlights creativity, voice and genre blending sound in “The Color Wheel”
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Album Review: Justice the Artiste highlights creativity, voice and genre blending sound in “The Color Wheel”

Justice the Artiste is a rising star blending reggae, dancehall, R&B, and hip hop. The Jamaican artist’s 2022 album, “The Color Wheel” is one of the most unique albums that we’ve listened to. For example, turn on “W.O.W.” and Artiste will amaze you by his creativity, song writing skills, and one of the best new voices we’ve heard in the global reggae scene.

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