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Joe Samba aims to make you feel something with latest release, Lifeline
Daily Reggae Album Review Chris Blake Daily Reggae Album Review Chris Blake

Joe Samba aims to make you feel something with latest release, Lifeline

The soulful reggae rocker from the east coast has recently added a new set of tunes (ten, to be exact) to his already successful musical repertoire. Lifeline is Joe Samba’s third full-length studio album via LAW Records, and it’s quickly becoming a staple in my daily routine (this album has a song for every occasion…). 

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Rhythms of Change, The Wailers bestow a Powerful Evolutionary Message in Their New Album: Evolution
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Rhythms of Change, The Wailers bestow a Powerful Evolutionary Message in Their New Album: Evolution

‘Evolution’ is a rich rhythmic tapestry of riddims and lyrics that encourage the essence of livity. The integration of the flawlessly impressive features, Mykal Rose, Marcia Griffiths, Emily Estefan and Gramps Morgan, who all add their own flair contributing to a diverse and enhanced audio experience. And of course the gifted Aston Barrett Jr. with his resonant vocals, who continues to carry the torch leading the iconic band.

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Triumphant Trio Top the League with “Rockin’ Like a Champion”
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Triumphant Trio Top the League with “Rockin’ Like a Champion”

“Rockin’ Like a Champion” captures the essence of dub and reggae with its deep, resonant bass, celestial vocals, and thought-provoking lyrics. The innovative album takes you on a memorable dub session. Mykal Rose, Subatomic Sound System, and Hollie Cook have flawlessly combined to create a must-listen album. “Rockin’ Like a Champion” leaves me hopeful for more collaborations from this extraordinary trio in the future.

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Add Etana’s “Nectar of the Gods” to your list of top 2024 reggae albums
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Add Etana’s “Nectar of the Gods” to your list of top 2024 reggae albums

Blessed with a caramel-sweet, yet potent delivery, Etana has consistently delivered what the game needs while becoming a headliner in her own right, capable of carrying a show or fest, with her sizeable catalog of fan favorites. Her new effort Nectar of the Gods looks to further entrench her as a top songstress and sets things in motion seamlessly with the opener, Jah Never Fails.

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Reggae Revolution on the Road: Naâman's "Temple Road (Extended Edition)" Remixes for Summer
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Reggae Revolution on the Road: Naâman's "Temple Road (Extended Edition)" Remixes for Summer

The album continuously has great beat after great beat. True reggae riddims, but with a tropical inflection at times, the album as a whole gives me a wondrous atmospheric feel. “Temple Road (Extended Edition)” is definitely a soundtrack for your summer memories, the cool vibrations that are crafted in each track leave me feeling enlivened.

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aurorawave take reggae rock to new heights in debut album
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aurorawave take reggae rock to new heights in debut album

aurorawave have taken reggae rock to new heights in the band’s self-titled debut album. The California reggae rockers led by former Iya Terra frontman, Nathan Aurora are pioneering a new reggae rock meets heavy metal sound, and the end result is magical! Aurora is one of reggae rock’s hardest working artists and the sweat and tears of bringing this album to life were well worth the fight as it absolutely shreds!

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: Junior Murvin's Timeless Treasure, "Badman Possee" Echoes the Sound of Rebellion
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: Junior Murvin's Timeless Treasure, "Badman Possee" Echoes the Sound of Rebellion

Junior Murvin’s “Badman Possee” is a masterpiece of an album. With the reggae riddims followed by a dubby equivalent it is such an entrancing album. The hard hitting heavy dub bass taps into the tempo of my heart throughout the album, energising me. The beats in this album enliven and inspire my spirit forcing my body to move uncontrollably, primally, it intoxicates me. Combined with Murvin’s harmonic voice reverberating through my existence, I happily lose myself in the waves of vibrations.

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One Culture and Mellodose deliver a fresh sound and inspiration in “Ocean of Truth”
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One Culture and Mellodose deliver a fresh sound and inspiration in “Ocean of Truth”

The beauty of today’s reggae genre is there are so many talented artists around the world and they are all innovating in unique ways. At the same time, reggae boasts a unique spirit of collaboration and “Ocean of Truth”, the new 13 track album by One Culture and Mellodose is the perfect example of this in action.

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