Monthly Archives: April 2009

15 Obama reggae tracks pay tribute to his first 100 days

Posted on April 29, 2009 by dubman

As Barack Obama‘s presidency reaches the 100 days mark today, he has not only led the United States politically, he has also inspired the imaginations of reggae and dancehall artists around the world. This list started as 7 reggae tracks and grew to 15 as I researched more and more – the songs closer to [...]

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2009 International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA)

Posted on April 28, 2009 by dubman

[ May 3, 2009; ] The 28th Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) will return to New York City on Sunday May 3, 2009. The ceremony will host the top names in reggae, soca, and world music at its new venue: the York College Performing Arts Center, located at 94-45 Guy R. Brewer Blvd in Jamaica, Queens, New [...]

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Julian Marley releases Awake, his 3rd album

Posted on April 28, 2009 by dubman

Julian “Juju” Marley has announced the May 26 release of his 3rd solo album, Awake, on Ghetto Youths/Universal.
Tracks from the new reggae album were recorded in the United States at the Lion’s Den in Miami, Florida and in Jamaica at Tuff Gong in Kingston. As with the other Marley brothers, Julian Marley‘s latest album blends [...]

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Dane101 posts a great review of Dub Trio, a Brooklyn punk/metal dub reggae band. “No matter what they are doing, the foundation of this band is rhythm or riddim, depending on the moment.”

Posted on April 25, 2009 by dubman | Leave a comment

Listen to Easy Star All Stars Easy Star’s Lonely Hearts Dub Band

Posted on April 25, 2009 by dubman

Easy Star All Stars have released an exclusive free listening album premier. Listen to Easy Star’s Lonely Hearts Dub Band here. Continue reading →

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How to bake down Babylon: legalize pot, then bake it into Girl Scout cookies. In 1 day, all wars would end.

Posted on April 25, 2009 by dubman | Leave a comment

Sean Kingston’s free Fire Burning on the Dancefloor free MP3 downloads

Posted on April 23, 2009 by dubman

Sean Kingston‘s sophomore release, Tomorrow, is being announced with its first single, Fire Burning on the Dancefloor. RedOne produced the track, following on his work on Lady GaGa‘s Poker Face and Kat DeLuna‘s Whine Up. Tomorrow blends reggae, dancehall, and pop into a breezy summer tune. Some have compared it to RedOne‘s production of Kat [...]

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Sean Kingston Labor of Love concert

Posted on April 23, 2009 by dubman

[ April 26, 2009; 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Sean Kingston has also announced that he will join hip hop artists Flo Rida, Pitbull, Rick Ross, and Trick Daddy for a charity concert, Labor of Love, in Miami to support treatments for 6 year old Jasmina Anema, who is suffering from leukemia and needs a bone marrow transplant. Jasmina previously made headlines when pop [...]

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Morgan Heritage member Mojo Morgan debuts with solo album, got Mojo?

Posted on April 22, 2009 by dubman

On April 27, 2009, Mojo Morgan, a member of Morgan Heritage, will release his debut solo album, got Mojo? on Gedion Soldiers/Keynote Records.
With got Mojo?, Mojo Morgan has crafted an alternative rasta rock album infused with heavy reggae, hip hop, and R&B flavors. The lyrics maintain the conscious messages common to previous Morgan Heritage albums, [...]

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z0nk is giving away a new Burning Babylon dark reggae wallpaper over at TrendyInk. Grab it and give him some thanks.

Posted on April 22, 2009 by dubman | Leave a comment