Archive for April, 2009
15 Obama reggae tracks pay tribute to his first 100 days
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 [...]
2009 International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA)
[ 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 [...]
Julian Marley releases Awake, his 3rd album
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 [...]
Dub Trio review
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.”
Listen to Easy Star All Stars Easy Star’s Lonely Hearts Dub Band
Easy Star All Stars have released an exclusive free listening album premier. Listen to Easy Star’s Lonely Hearts Dub Band here.
Babylon baked
How to bake down Babylon: legalize pot, then bake it into Girl Scout cookies. In 1 day, all wars would end.
Sean Kingston’s free Fire Burning on the Dancefloor free MP3 downloads
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 [...]
Sean Kingston Labor of Love concert
[ 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 [...]
Morgan Heritage member Mojo Morgan debuts with solo album, got Mojo?
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, [...]
Burning Babylon wallpaper from z0nk.One
z0nk is giving away a new Burning Babylon dark reggae wallpaper over at TrendyInk. Grab it and give him some thanks.
Dub and Reggae Community News
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- 2010 is Looking Brand New For Reggae Ballardeer, Ernie Smith March 13, 2010NEW YORK - Reggae Legend, Ernie Smith in celebrating 42 years in reggae music has re-launched his website featuring significant changes to further promote his career. Visit, WWW.ERNIESMITHMUSIC.COM The site is designed to enhance Ernie's visibility on the World Wide Web. Producers, Performers, Promoters, Radio DJs and Sound System Operators are encour […]
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- ReggaeStrong March 13, 2010[image] Greetings in di Mighty Name of di Most I, Haile SelassieI and Empress Menen wit Hottah Fyaaah. Give Praise and Glory to Jah Imighty Iverytime. Word, Sound, […]
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- Relaunch of www.dub.at March 11, 2010Greetings All and One!S.O.S. humbly announces the relaunch of www.dub.at, which is manifesting itself, in the setup of a new design and many new features on the site. There is lots of information about dub, artists, producers, new releases, live shows, reviews and a DUBLOG.... Or you might want fe listen to the stream of the DUBRADIO S.O.S. SOUNDSTATION, whi […]
- Keith Richards To Release Roots Reggae Album March 11, 2010October 23 [12:00 EDT] -- There's more to Keith Richards than the Rolling Stones. The guitarist has a new album due out this week called "Wingless Angels,"which features a style of roots reggae known as "nyabingi." The style combines African hand drumming with chanted hymns and spirituals. Justin Hines, of the great reggae vocal grou […]
