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Rhythms of Change, The Wailers bestow a Powerful Evolutionary Message in Their New Album: Evolution
Daily Reggae Album Review Chris Blake Daily Reggae Album Review Chris Blake

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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Experience the longevity and genius of UB40 through “UB45”
Daily Reggae Album Review Chris Blake Daily Reggae Album Review Chris Blake

Experience the longevity and genius of UB40 through “UB45”

Celebrate and experience the longevity and genius of UB40 through “UB45”. The 14 track album takes you on a journey with the iconic UK reggae band that have spread the power and joy of reggae music to audiences worldwide. The album brings you beautiful versions of the band’s hits along with recent releases all showcasing their smooth and soulful sound.

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Dukes Of Roots' self-titled debut album bridges continents and generations
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Dukes Of Roots' self-titled debut album bridges continents and generations

Dukes Of Roots' debut album titled “Duke Of Roots”, bridges continents and generations. Dukes Of Roots has produced a reggae revival album, not just in sound but in spirit. With a global lineup, featuring the Congolese vocal maestro Mermans Mosengo and Jamaica's own legends George “Fully” Fullwood, Courtney Diedrick, and Sean Diedrick, this ensemble breathes new life into roots reggae.

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EP Review: The Goodies hit all the right notes while connecting reggae and pop
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EP Review: The Goodies hit all the right notes while connecting reggae and pop

The Goodies hit all the right notes while connecting reggae and pop in their debut self-titled EP, and wow does the new music sound good! Now you may have watched one of the San Diego duo’s jamming videos on social media, or be a long time fan of Jus Goodie (Justin Goodman), either way I love what The Goodies are doing and expect many big things ahead!

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Album Review: Passafire’s “Remember A Time” exhibits the band’s range with a medley of melodies and rhythmic grooves
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Album Review: Passafire’s “Remember A Time” exhibits the band’s range with a medley of melodies and rhythmic grooves

Passafire’s eighth studio album “Remember A Time” flaunts their versatility with a variety of reggae infused beats spanning the nine song album. Hailing from Savannah, Georgia, Passafire brings a mix of sounds to my ears, living up to their reputation for their genre-defying approach to music.

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Album Review: It’s time to go Daytrippin with Iration’s eighth studio album!
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Album Review: It’s time to go Daytrippin with Iration’s eighth studio album!

After months of being teased with top-notch singles, the highly anticipated new Iration album, Daytrippin, is officially here and it's just as good as you’d expect. I have to say, the vibe of Daytrippin is very reminiscent of a younger Iration, and I can’t get enough of it. Not to discount anything in their discography, but it sounds a lot more like the band I fell in love with almost 15 years ago. Read the review now!

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Album Review: Bumpin Uglies strips it all off with “Underdog: The Acoustic Sessions”
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Album Review: Bumpin Uglies strips it all off with “Underdog: The Acoustic Sessions”

Underdog: The Acoustic Sessions is a carefully curated collection of BU past favorites plucked from albums across its discography, supplemented by a handful of new recordings to get lost in for the first time. The previous releases have been completely stripped of their former sounds and replaced by Hardesty’s full and unabated angst, joy and emotional outbursts; a soulful display of what seems to be overflowing from the locked box on top of his shoulders.

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