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Adriana Adeline puts an important spotlight on self love in “Patience”
Adriana Adeline puts an important spotlight on self love and patience when it comes to new relationships in the song, “Patience”. Adeline is a talented New York-based singer-songwriter, and I think reggae fans will appreciate the loving message and soulfulness of Adeline’s vocals in this laid back track.
Kyle Ahern takes us on a journey to “Better Days” in new single
Kyle Ahern takes us on a journey to “Better Days” in the singer-songwriter’s new single. This is a classic Ahern track showcasing his amazing reggae rock guitar chops and thoughtful lyrics.
Song of the Week: Sean Paul & Beres Hammond unite for “Rebel Time”
Song of the Week: Sean Paul & Beres Hammond unite for “Rebel Time”. The smooth, retro-style track was released by Dutty Rock Productions under exclusive license to Ineffable Records (shout out Ineffable!). Its the perfect song to jam on a Sunday, so stream now and check out the official lyric video!
Dub Inc brings some of the best energy in reggae; grab tickets to the band’s “USA Tour 2023”
Dub Inc brings some of the best energy in reggae! The time is here to grab your tickets to the band’s “USA Tour 2023”. The incredible French reggae band will play Cali Roots and jam shows along the way with Mike Love, Alborosie, and Iya Terra.
The Tones set out on “West Coastin’ Tour”
The Tones have set out on their “West Coastin’ Tour”. The San Diego area reggae rockers will be performing shows across California with a stop in Oregon.
EarthKry continue the band’s jamming “Dandy Shandy Tour” via East Coast, Midwest, and Canada dates
EarthKry continue the band’s jamming “Dandy Shandy Tour” via East Coast, Midwest, and Canada dates. As I’ve said before, EarthKry is one of the best reggae bands in the world, and are true global music ambassadors for Jamaica and reggae.
Bend’s Snugit Loose and Adam Almony have us excited for summer in “Starry Nights” single
Bend’s Snugit Loose and Adam Almony have us excited for summer in “Starry Nights” single. I really like the reggae guitar work on this track, and the cool dub effects that add so many cool layers to this song that will surely be fun to sing around any campfire this summer!
Nattali Rize releases the powerful song “Liberate” ft. Judy Mowatt, ahead of new album
Nattali Rize has released the powerful song “Liberate” ft. Judy Mowatt, ahead of the incredible artist’s new album. “Liberate” is the forthcoming album’s title track, and the single is another reminder of Rize’s star power and continued rise in the global reggae music scene.
Reggae Rock as smooth as “Butter”; Kash’d Out set to release new album in June
Reggae Rock as smooth as “Butter”; Kash’d Out is set to release the band’s new album in June. The Florida reggae rockers truly release and play some of the smoothest jams in reggae today and I’ve been a huge fan of them ever since watching the band play a gig with Fortunate Youth and Mike Love several years back. The album will be released via LAW Records and drops on June 9!
Dan Gio emphasizes love over hate in “Man on the Mission”
Dan Gio emphasizes love over hate in “Man on the Mission”. I am so impressed by Gio’s powerful vocals and delivery, and the single’s production by Itlay’s Filomuzik is top notch!
Michael Sky teams with Milo Didactah in new collaboration project; first lively single “Alive” drops
Michael Sky has teamed with Milo Didactah in a new collaboration project, and their first lively single “Alive” has dropped. I’m really enjoying this heartfelt single and Sky’s amazing voice. I’ve been a big fan of his for several years now, and it’s cool to hear Didactah’s flow compliment Sky’s singing.
Rebel ShakeDown’s “Lovers Rock” gives a smooth glimpse into the band’s updated sound
Rebel ShakeDown’s “Lovers Rock” gives a smooth glimpse into the band’s updated sound. I love these reggae rockers’ smooth and calming sound and the single is the first track written and recorded with singer, Randy Baker.
Pepper Appreciation Post - Live from Cali Vibes 2023
Shout out to Jeremy Morgan of Highly Decent Photography (and Daily Reggae contributor) for getting these awesome shots of Pepper at this year’s CaliVibes Fest. Catch Pepper live all summer with their 20 Years of Kona Town Tour.
Time to get excited for SunDub’s upcoming “Summer Tour 2023”
Time to get excited for SunDub’s upcoming “Summer Tour 2023”! The Brooklyn-based reggae band is having an incredible year, and it’s so fun watching their rise in the reggae music scene!
Get lost in love with Chrisinti’s “Nothing Will Change”
Get lost in love with Chrisinti’s “Nothing Will Change”. I am absolutely vibing with this stunning track featuring an old school riddim and Chrisinti’s gorgeous vocals. The love song was produced by Issachar Muzik, and distributed by Tuff Gong International. You should also check out “No More Rain” by Chrisinti, and the vibes will be right!
Holo Holo Music Festival takes over Vegas this weekend!
Good Vibez Presents has partnered with Reggae Rise Up for the inaugural #holoholovegas! Taking place this week, May 6 & 7, at the Downtown Vegas Events Center, the event has an amazing line up featuring Kolohe Kai, Collie Buddz, Katchafire, J Boog, Eli Mac, and Steel Pulse.
Relax with RootsyBeats and Dub Idren’s irie dub track, “Spiritual Calling”
Relax with RootsyBeats and Dub Idren’s irie dub track, “Spiritual Calling”. The Spanish artist collaborated with the Colombian artist on this gem of a track released by Dubophonic Records, and I love the way the melodies sound in this peaceful song.
Song of the Week: “Test of Time” by Phil Watkis
Start your Sunday with the Daily Reggae Song of the Week “Test of Time” by Phil Watkis. Watkis returns with a beautiful, subdued melody that will surely be stuck on repeat. Watkis is backed by Soul Fyah Productions and the track was released by Radical Roots Records. Head over to the Song of the Week to stream now, or check out the official music video for “Test of Time” below.
Album Review: Lion Heights introduce “Outlaw Reggae” with “False Reality”
Excited to show the world what they’ve been working on, Lion Heights is back with a new, full length album titled False Reality for you to jam down on. Coming out of Austin, TX, the boys want to show you a new flavor of dubby goodness, and they’ve coined their own label for the music they enjoy to create; outlaw reggae. There’s so many satisfying layers to this collection, they’ve definitely hit a homerun with the making of this album.
The Elovaters continue their string of easy listening singles with the release of “M.I.A”
The Elovaters continue their string of easy listening singles with the release of “M.I.A” The acoustic driven track gives a touch of country, with Nashville style piano and slide guitar, but longtime fans of The Elovaters will still clearly hear their recognizable sound. It’s a satisfying twist and the subtle mix of genres will keep this song on playlists all summer long.