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Album Review: Kes starts summer early with “Man With No Door”
“Kes, the Soca collective hailing from the vibrant isle of Trinidad and Tobago, have done that with their new long player “Man With No Door”. This effort for me was both my introduction to them, and a chance to know what’s gonna be popping as we move into everyone’s favorite time of the year.”
REVIEW: Dukes Of Roots' debut album bridges continents and generations
The debut album "Duke Of Roots" by Dukes Of Roots stands as a compelling revival of reggae, masterfully merging the genre's traditional essence with modern elements and demonstrating their impressive ability to collaborate with a variety of artists.
Review Week: The mystic Aaron Borowitz presents timeless vibes with feel-good new album Father Time
Aaron Borowitz’s 11-track album incorporates a dose of majestic mushroom mysticism, accompanied by a talented batch of features. Father Time beckons listeners to embrace the current moment, radiate kindness, and cultivate unity.“
Album Review: Tribal Seeds latest LP Ancient Blood has fans fired up
San Diego-based reggae rockers, known to the masses as Tribal Seeds, have served up some brand new music recently, putting out their first full length studio album since 2014. Ancient Blood is a big one; seventeen tracks chocked full of features from some heavy-hitters in the scene.
ALBUM REVIEW: Passafire’s “Remember A Time” exhibits the band’s range with a medley of melodies and rhythms
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.
Album Review: Rising Tide's "Pixel Prison" sets us on a journey to unify
Bopping around the chilly winter streets with Rising Tide’s new album, “Pixel Prison”, is warming my ears and putting a spring in my step. The album itself is a trippy reggae-dub, soul-jazz fusion, best listened to in order, one song after the other like the days of old. Continue for the full review!
Album Review: Buju Banton proves once again he is “BORN FOR GREATNESS”
Jamaican superstar Buju Banton proves once again he is “BORN FOR GREATNESS” in the artist’s latest album. Banton sings with such a soulful voice, and he is an amazing lyricist / storyteller. This album’s production is top notch across the board.
Album Review: “Africa Unite” is another reminder of the genius of Bob Marley
“Africa Unite” is another reminder of the genius of Bob Marley. The album pairs Bob Marley & The Wailers classics with extremely talented African artists of today’s scene and the new takes on these classics are so fun to listen to and vibe with.
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. Read the full review now!
Album Review: The Elovaters showcase incredible talent and vision in “Endless Summer”
Every once in a while, there’s an album created that’s just full to the brim with tracks that could easily be top notch singles, every last one of them, as if it were a “greatest hits” compilation. The Elovaters have decided to drop an album that lives up to that exact description!
Daily Reggae Review Week
Did you miss our Daily Reggae Review Week last week? The DR team took on 7 reviews in 7 days to cover some of our reggae artists including Maoli, Claire Wright, Surfergirl, Micah Shemaiah, and more! Check them all out here!
Album Review: Get back in the saddle with “Maoli Music Overload”
Three years after their last album, Maoli is back with a family-sized helping of new music to binge on, bringing a fresh spin to their already impressive sound. “Maoli Music Overload” is a massive, nineteen-song album that effortlessly touches many of your favorite genres, all fused up and reimagined with an island vibe.
Album Review: “Look How Long” by Kava Jah and The Remedy
Review Week: “Look How Long” by Kava Jah and The Remedy is among the best roots reggae albums of 2023. Kava Jah is an extremely Jamaican talented singer-songwriter and musician and he puts his all into this absolutely beautiful album.
Album Week: Put both hands up for Surfer Girl’s latest album, “Noon”
Review week carries. Back in the airwaves with a bagful of new songs to show the world it’s no one-hit-wonder, Surfer Girl solidifies its presence with a brand new sophomore album titled, “Noon”.
Album Review: Johnny Osbourne’s “Right Right Time” is an instant classic
Reggae legend Johnny Osbourne’s latest album, “Right Right Time” is an instant classic. The talented singer songwriter teamed up with the French Connexion Band and the collaboration created a fresh sound that is amongst the best new reggae that I’ve heard in recent years.
Daily Reggae Review Week: Summer 2023
With so much incredible reggae music out and tons of new albums to listen to, the Daily Reggae Team is excited to present our latest Daily Reggae Review Week! We’ve reviewed seven albums and will drop one new review for seven days starting on July 30th.
Album Review: Jack Johnson surfs a new soundwave with In Between Dub
Surfer, filmmaker, environmentalist and extraordinary musician, Jack Johnson has been in our eyes and ears for over 20 years with his silky smooth style and impeccable execution of the best beach campfire songs available.
Album Review: Gentleman’s Dub Club beautifully blend reggae, dub and hip hop in “On A Mission”
Gentleman’s Dub Club beautifully blend reggae, dub and hip hop in “On A Mission”. I love the UK-based band’s ability to cross between these genres. The album’s storytelling is on point and covers life’s ups and downs while emphasizing the importance only settling for positive vibes.
Album Review: “Destiny” is the culmination of Alborosie’s dedication to his craft
Italian reggae superstar Alborosie has been dropping amazing tracks for decades and the singer-songwriter’s latest album, “Destiny” is the culmination of Alborosie’s dedication to his craft. In the 14 track album, Alborosie brilliantly shines light on important societal issues over a mix of top reggae, rock and dancehall riddims. The instrumentation in “Destiny” is superb and I especially love the use of horns, the vibing drum patterns, and listening to Alborosie’s creative and thoughtful lyrics.
Album Review: Morgan Heritage’s album, “The Homeland”, is a reggae music masterpiece
Morgan Heritage’s new 21 song album, “The Homeland”, is a magnificent reggae music masterpiece. Throughout the album, you will smile, feel love and be taken by the band’s talent as storytellers. I decided to pick six of my favorite songs to reflect on in this review, but make sure to take to the time to dive into the album even deeper.