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Song of the Week: Queen Majesty by Common Kings feat. Sammy Johnson and The Green

In honor of Common Kings releasing “Celebration”, this edition of Song of the Week is Queen Majesty by Common Kings feat. Sammy Johnson and The Green. The cover of the classic track written by Dennis Brown and Curtis Mayfield has been floating around for a few years, but the Common Kings version it is so good it deserved a spot on a full length album.

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The Big Island’s Reggae on the Runway features an amazing lineup including The Green and Anuhea

The Big Island’s Reggae on the Runway features an amazing lineup including The Green and Anuhea. The one day festival takes place on November 19th and tickets are still available. If you’ve been looking to make a trip to the Island of Hawai'i, Reggae on the Runway should be the inspiration you’ve been looking for!

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HIRIE releases tour dates for upcoming national “Mood Swing” tour

HIRIE has released tour dates for the upcoming national “Mood Swing” tour, which will feature special guests Ballyhoo!, KBong & Johnny Cosmic, Surfer Girl, and Vana Liya on select dates. The tour kicks off in California on October 5 following the release of HIRIE’s “Mood Swing” album dropping September 30. We are SO excited for this tour and to listen to HIRIE’s latest studio album!

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Album Review: Hawaii's The Green reflect and speak from the heart on their stellar new album "Brand New Eyes"

The creation of songs can originate from many places. Sometimes it's from an interaction an artist observes between strangers, and other times it's about a world the songwriter wishes would exist. Music is made with the intention of making people dance and enjoy a party, and albums have been written solely about breakups or falling in love. Perhaps the best songs are created when an artist reflects on the current state of their life and pours their heart out in the form of lyrics and music. On their sixth studio album "Brand New Eyes", Hawaii's The Green have done exactly that. A level of maturity and sober reflection rings throughout this album. The complexity of what the world can throw at our human hearts and how we handle them is not an easy thing to unpack, but throughout the songs on "Brand New Eyes" the band is able to accomplish this task as well as any honest person could. The multiple songwriters and four singers of The Green share their genuine perspective over fantastic instrumentals throughout "Brand New Eyes" and have created a record truly special.

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Matt Irie Band’s new single Coastal is a catchy reggae-rock anthem

Matt Irie Band describes its sound as “island infused gritty blues” and we cannot agree more with that description. The band’s new single, Coastal, highlights the bands’ reggae-rock vibe and brings a fresh sound to the reggae scene. Turn this track up and you’ll feel the rocking guitars, reggae riddim, a cool drum pattern, and Matt’s cool vocals.

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