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O.A.R. and The Elovaters sound so good together in the J-Vibe Version of “Gonna Be Me”
O.A.R. and The Elovaters sound so good together in the J-Vibe Version of “Gonna Be Me”. This is such a beautiful song bringing together two of my favorite bands. I’ve been a long time O.A.R. fan and a big time Elovaters fan over the last couple of years.
Connect with The Medicinals beautiful new song, “Reach You”
Led by Dylan Savage (of Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad), this is one of the most gorgeous tracks I’ve listened to this year and the tune shares an important messages of love and resilience over an irie reggae riddim.
Pack the dance floor with grooving jam “FREEDOM” by Antaeus and Teemanay
This track has such a unique beat connecting reggae and an electronic sound will have you moving your head along to the music. Turn this jam up on your speaker!
Feel immediate chill vibes with Claire Wright and Anuhea’s “Enough”
I’m a huge fan of Wright and Anuhea and was excited to hear that they were collaborating on this track. The song showcases their soulful voices over a relaxing beach vibe track that brings a smile to our faces even on a heavy day!
Look past the mistakes and carry on with Rebel ShakeDown’s “My Bad” ft. Kash’d Out
Sometimes you just have to own up to actions and talk it out to move on. This reggae rock jam can help you settle the score and take in some lovely beach vibes to bring peace of mind.
See a brighter day by jamming along to Irie Souljah’s “Another Way” ft. Alborosie
Irie Souljah continues laying down some of the most beautiful vocals in reggae today and Alborosie always bring the passion and energy to uplift listeners. This track motivates us to keep our strength and to reach for the goals we dream of even through trials and obstacles that face us.
Kolohe Kai and the Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chrous spread the power of love in “What Aloha Means”
This is yet another gem of a song released by Kolohe Kai, who is one of Hawaii’s most important artists of this generation. The song has an inspiring riddim and message to celebrate love and spread good vibes throughout our community!
Turn up Fortunate Youth’s “CA Vibes” and get the party started
This song is another perfect addition to Fortunate Youth’s impressive reggae music portfolio. I love the smooth reggae guitar and frontman Dan Kelly’s electric vocals that pack a punch and the energy to make an entire festival sing and sway to the vibes!
Inspire your next trip to the “West Coast” with Shwayze, Common Kings and Kes on the J-Vibe Remix
This song slaps so hard and immediately brings you glimpses of a beach day on the Cali coast. I love the pairing of these incredible artists and J-Vibe brings his island vibe to the fire riddim!
Stephen Marley’s cover of “Old Man” by Neil Young is pure gold
The single drops ahead of the “Heart of Gold: The Songs of Neil Young” release due this April. This is such a gorgeous song and Marley was the perfect artist to songwriting its heart. Listen to the vocals and you’ll feel the musical power of Young and Stephen Marley!
“Try Not To Look” is another proof point that Ripe deserves major radio play
This song is phenomenal and highlights the beauty of a moment we love. Ripe’s pairing of top tier writing, it’s ability to bring a live sound to recording and Robbie Wulfsohn’s motivating vocals make the band a powerhouse.
Reggae legends Ziggy Marley and Burning Spear are going on tour this fall
The “Do The Reggae Tour” will be an amazing experience for reggae fans and stops in many cities across the nation. Both artists are incredible performers and singers and the vibes will be so right!
Mihali’s “Sunshine” ft. Seven Suns is one of this year’s best reggae songs
I’ve been jamming this tune for weeks and it truly never gets old!Mihali once again showcases his songwriting depth and vocal magic. This is a beautiful love song and I love the Seven Suns feature as well bringing the island influence to fruition.
Song of the Week: The Movement Teams Up with Nick Hexum for Breezy Single "So Cool"
Reggae-rock fans were rewarded with a surprise collab between The Movement and 311’s Nick Hexum for So Cool, a smooth, feel-good anthem that blends reggae grooves with a breezy rock vibe.
Take in an epic reggae concert with The Movement; Tribal Seeds; Mike Love; KBong & Johnny Cosmic
Take in an epic reggae concert with The Movement; Tribal Seeds; Mike Love; KBong & Johnny Cosmic. These talented bands and artists are heading out on the “Coast 2 Coast” Summer Tour starting this June with dates running into mid-September.
Stay upful with Soul-Rebel Marley’s debut single, “Loving Jah”
This track has an irie feel and Marley impresses with some passionate lyrics. I connect with the riddim and message to prioritize love. Excited to follow along with Soul-Rebel’s new releases!
Song of the Week: Ky-Mani Marley's "Love & Energy" featuring Iba Mahr and Lutan Fyah
Ky-Mani Marley joins forces with reggae powerhouses Iba Mahr and Lutan Fyah on Love & Energy, a vibrant track that radiates positivity and unity. This collaboration brings together three distinctive voices, each adding their own flavor to a song that celebrates love, strength, and resilience.
Push away any negativity with Lila Iké and “Too Late to Lie”
Keep it chill with this smooth reggae track showcasing the talented artist’s vocals and reminding us to protect our hearts. Iké has such a powerful voice and this is another song of hers that makes you feel strong emotion while inspiring our best foot forward.
REVIEW: Black Woman & Child Reissue: Sizzla’s Revolutionary Sound Revived in Vibrant Vinyl
Luka looks back at Sizzla’s Black Woman and Child.“Sizzla, a fiery voice of resistance and spirituality, emerged in the mid-90s as a trailblazer in the reggae genre, blending the ancestral wisdom of roots reggae with the dynamic energy of dancehall. “
Surfer Girl inspires us to “Drift” into love in catchy new tune
I love the layers and depth that Surfer Girl brings to his music and this new song is a perfect example of this. I sent the song to a friend and they remarked it’s the best track to start a new day listening to. Start fresh with Surfer Girl and dive head first into love.