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Ras Rebel blends his love of reggae and hip hop in Cali Love

Ras Rebel uniquely blends his love of reggae and hip hop music and the artist’s latest single, Cali Love, is a perfect embodiment of the ‘Ragga-Hop’ style. Rebel wanted to bring new life to Dr. Dre and 2Pac’s hip hop classic and shine a light on his home state. Rebel grew up in Southern California’s Port Hueneme and teamed with E.N Young on Cali Love’s production.

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Album Review: The Late Ones blend their love of reggae, hip hop, and spirituality in the band’s amazing debut album, The Fourth Quarter

Creating something great often requires hard work, diligence, and a lot of patience. Brothers Tui Avei and Tau Avei, along with cousin Josh Brunson, understand this, taking five years to complete their fantastic debut full-length album "The Fourth Quarter" released on October 8, 2021. The trio performs and records under the name "The Late Ones", which to them represents their respect for legendary artists and revolutionaries such as "Bob Marley, 2Pac, Jimi Hendrix, Steve Biko, and John Lennon", whom the trio honor through their music. Listen to any track by The Late Ones and it's easy to believe that they are related. The trio's three voices work wonderfully together to create beautiful vocal harmonies with a sound similar to pioneering roots groups such as The Mighty Diamonds. Combine this with 90's hip hop beats and flow reminiscent of A Tribe Called Quest and The Late Ones are a force to be reckoned with.

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