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Pay attention reggae fans - make sure to dive into Mellodose’s new album, “Diamond Valley”
Pay attention reggae fans - make sure to dive into Mellodose’s new album, “Diamond Valley”. The artist’s 20 track LP perfectly showcases his range and hard working mentality that is reaching new fans worldwide.
Start your day rocking by listening to The Resinators new album, “VS.”
Start your day rocking by listening to The Resinators new album, “VS.” The San Diego reggae rockers bring amazing energy to their music - whether you’re watching a set in-person or listening to their recordings.
REVIEW: Unlocking the Dub Dimension, Groundation's “Dub Rock”, Revives the DubVersion Tradition
Groundation’s new album is a reimagined true dubby counterpart to their 2022 album. With Groundations trademark mixture of reggae, dub and jazzy beats, “Dub Rock” showcases their flair.
REVIEW: Lot 49 display catchy reggae meets pop sound in “Liquor & Coffee”
Lot 49 display their catchy reggae meets pop sound in the new 12 track album, “Liquor & Coffee”. The San Francisco-based band highlight their smooth and inviting style of music across the LP, and I love the album’s creative songwriting, production, and heart.
ALBUM REVIEW: Bumpin Uglies prove once again they are punk rock meets reggae heavy hitters in “Lyrics Over Everything”
Bumpin Uglies prove once again they are punk rock meets reggae heavy hitters in “Lyrics Over Everything”. Bumpin Uglies are amongst the best bands in reggae rock today and I applaud them for this innovative album. Appreciate this album, turn it up loud and know that the band is just getting started with so many powerful songs ahead. Lyrics over everything!
Album Review: Kes starts summer early with “Man With No Door”
“Kes, the Soca collective hailing from the vibrant isle of Trinidad and Tobago, have done that with their new long player “Man With No Door”. This effort for me was both my introduction to them, and a chance to know what’s gonna be popping as we move into everyone’s favorite time of the year.”
Mike Love’s highly anticipated new album “Leaders” is due out this July
Mike Love’s highly anticipated new album “Leaders” is due out this July. The LP set to be released on July 5 follows Love’s 2016 album, “Love Overflowing” and 2015’s “Love Will Find a Way”. Love is one of the most talented singer-songwriters in music today, and his guitar / live looping skills are one of a kind!
Daily Reggae Review Week Returns
This Monday Review Week Returns for its 3rd official edition!
Each day this week we will drop a new review of one of our favorite recent releases. Our team of writers chose a range of artists and albums, and we are super stoked for this one! Check back to the blog and follow along @dailyreggae
2023 Daily Reggae Album of the Year: “BORN FOR GREATNESS” by Buju Banton
Congratulations to Buju Banton for “BORN FOR GREATNESS” being named the 2023 Daily Reggae Album of the Year! The Jamaican superstar sings with such a soulful voice, and he is an amazing lyricist / storyteller. This album’s production is top notch across the board.
Album Review: Chardel Rhoden shines so bright in “Growth”
Chardel Rhoden shines so bright in the singer-songwriter’s amazing new album, “Growth”. The album showcases the artist’s heart, stellar vocals and wisdom. The album starts with “Couldn’t Ask For More”, a song about staying thankful for life and everything we have to be grateful for.
Reggae legend Alborosie unites reggae music lovers around the world
Daily Reggae spoke with reggae legend, Alborosie about the artist’s amazing new album, “Destiny”, his collaboration with musicians like Kabaka Pyramid, and life touring around the world. Read the full review now!
Album Review: Buju Banton proves once again he is “BORN FOR GREATNESS”
Jamaican superstar Buju Banton proves once again he is “BORN FOR GREATNESS” in the artist’s latest album. Banton sings with such a soulful voice, and he is an amazing lyricist / storyteller. This album’s production is top notch across the board.
Album Review: Common Kings invite you to party down with CELEBRATION!
The ultra-smooth Orange County quartet known as Common Kings are back to put their signature island vibes into the pop-reggae scene with a brand new album fittingly titled CELEBRATION. Almost two years in the making and filtered down from an incredible 120 songs to just 12, CELEBRATION aims to get you in the mood to shake around and sing aloud!
Album Review: Revisit the emo years with Nathan Aurora’s Pop Punk Goes Reggae!
What does your teenage emo pop punk playlist have in common with reggae music? Absolutely nothing … until now! The extremely talented vocalist and lead guitarist of Iya Terra, Nathan Aurora, has created a project and successfully bridged the gap, composing a compilation of some of your favorite songs from a distant past performed by a new community of artists that put their own reggae twist to each of them.
Reggae superstar Collie Buddz’s new album “Take It Easy” is almost here!
Reggae superstar Collie Buddz’s new album “Take It Easy” is almost here! The singer-songwriter recently released his latest single, “You Around” and the vibes are so nice! Collie is without a doubt one of the most talented performers in the world across genres and he continues releasing feel good tracks with so much heart.
It’s here, Ballyhoo!’s Shellshock album drop, review AND livestream!
What do The Elovaters, Kyle Smith, Iya Terra, HIRIE, Tropidelic and Bumpin Uglies have in common? If you guessed that they’ve all got a spot on Ballyhoo!’s fiery new album, Shellshock, you’re entirely correct. The Maryland based rockin’ reggae veterans have completed their latest collection of powerful songs with the help of some well-known friends.
Album Review: The Elovaters showcase incredible talent and vision in “Endless Summer”
Every once in a while, there’s an album created that’s just full to the brim with tracks that could easily be top notch singles, every last one of them, as if it were a “greatest hits” compilation. The Elovaters have decided to drop an album that lives up to that exact description!
Reach for higher heights with Rasta Rick’s “Bird Of Paradise”
Reach for higher heights with Rasta Rick’s “Bird Of Paradise”. The beautiful song about being our best self, reaching for goals and enjoying the journey is one of the jamming tracks off the “Bird Of Paradise Riddim (Big Bus Riddim Series Vol. 1)” album.
Daily Reggae Review Week
Did you miss our Daily Reggae Review Week last week? The DR team took on 7 reviews in 7 days to cover some of our reggae artists including Maoli, Claire Wright, Surfergirl, Micah Shemaiah, and more! Check them all out here!
Album Review: Get back in the saddle with “Maoli Music Overload”
Three years after their last album, Maoli is back with a family-sized helping of new music to binge on, bringing a fresh spin to their already impressive sound. “Maoli Music Overload” is a massive, nineteen-song album that effortlessly touches many of your favorite genres, all fused up and reimagined with an island vibe.