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Livity longevity legendary, Burning Spear's album "No Destroyer" marks the reggae icon's triumphant return
Daily Reggae Album Review Chris Blake Daily Reggae Album Review Chris Blake

Livity longevity legendary, Burning Spear's album "No Destroyer" marks the reggae icon's triumphant return

Burning Spear’s enduring legacy shines brightly, with his new studio album “No Destroyer”. He has bestowed to us an album filled with groovy flowing beats, that puts me in a tranquil trance of uplifting positivity. Burning Spear’s energy pulsates through every song highlighting why he is legendary reggae royalty and an everlasting force within the genre.

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Album Review: Passafire’s “Remember A Time” exhibits the band’s range with a medley of melodies and rhythmic grooves
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Album Review: Passafire’s “Remember A Time” exhibits the band’s range with a medley of melodies and rhythmic grooves

Passafire’s eighth studio album “Remember A Time” flaunts their versatility with a variety of reggae infused beats spanning the nine song album. Hailing from Savannah, Georgia, Passafire brings a mix of sounds to my ears, living up to their reputation for their genre-defying approach to music.

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Album Review: Stephen Marley embraces his legacy with Old Soul
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Album Review: Stephen Marley embraces his legacy with Old Soul

Reggae music is good music, and it’s always a gift when a member of the Marley family puts more of it out into the world. Stephen “Raggamuffin” Marley has made another fantastic album that creates a very sincere listening experience; a unique view of his world in a musically unplugged setting. If you haven’t already, give it a listen today!

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Album Review: It’s time to go Daytrippin with Iration’s eighth studio album!
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Album Review: It’s time to go Daytrippin with Iration’s eighth studio album!

After months of being teased with top-notch singles, the highly anticipated new Iration album, Daytrippin, is officially here and it's just as good as you’d expect. I have to say, the vibe of Daytrippin is very reminiscent of a younger Iration, and I can’t get enough of it. Not to discount anything in their discography, but it sounds a lot more like the band I fell in love with almost 15 years ago. Read the review now!

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Album Review: Common Kings invite you to party down with CELEBRATION!
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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!

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Album Review: Bumpin Uglies strips it all off with “Underdog: The Acoustic Sessions”
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Album Review: Bumpin Uglies strips it all off with “Underdog: The Acoustic Sessions”

Underdog: The Acoustic Sessions is a carefully curated collection of BU past favorites plucked from albums across its discography, supplemented by a handful of new recordings to get lost in for the first time. The previous releases have been completely stripped of their former sounds and replaced by Hardesty’s full and unabated angst, joy and emotional outbursts; a soulful display of what seems to be overflowing from the locked box on top of his shoulders.

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Album Review: Blvk H3ro’s road to superstar status is on full display in “On A Mission”
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Album Review: Blvk H3ro’s road to superstar status is on full display in “On A Mission”

Blvk H3ro’s road to superstar status is on full display in “On A Mission”, and I love so many aspects of the album - from the storytelling, H3ro’s vocals, and the incredible production. H3ro has the energy, humble yet confident swag, and songwriting chops to continue his international growth in a major way.

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Album Review: Bobby Hustle is far beyond a “Proof of Concept”
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Album Review: Bobby Hustle is far beyond a “Proof of Concept”

Bobby Hustle is far beyond a proof of concept. Although I appreciate the talented MC’s humility, I’d describe Hustle as a force to be reckoned with in the best way possible. He is releasing some of the best reggae meets hip hop music on the planet and deserves an even bigger audience, and the artist’s new album, “Proof Of Concept” is a beautiful collection of new music spotlighting his songwriting, energy and passion.

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