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Crucial Cuts: Celebrating the Genius of Lee “Scratch” Perry
Few figures in reggae are as iconic—or as enigmatic—as Lee “Scratch” Perry. Producer, dub pioneer, and sonic provocateur, Perry transformed the sound of Jamaican music and influenced genres far beyond it.
Khalia & Jahshii deliver pure island energy in “Jamaica”
Khalia and Jahshii deliver pure island energy on this fun, romantic tune that’s equally at home on date night or the dance floor. Khalia’s signature vocals shine, carrying a feel-good vibe that makes you want to book the next flight to Jamaica.
Irie Souljah – “Rasta at the Control” (Song Breakdown with Genius)
Irie Souljah kicks off his brand new album World Citizen with a powerful opener: “Rasta at the Control.” In this special video breakdown, Irie Souljah links with producer Genius to share the story behind the track — from the first spark of inspiration to the studio magic that brought it to life.
Song of the Week: Embrace the Warm Energy of Sunflower by etu, Fiji, and Canaan Ene
At just under three minutes, the album’s title track perfectly captures the essence of its namesake, a mellow anthem built for summer-time listening.
PROFILE: Music from the heart; Irie Souljah inspires us to turn dreams into reality in “World Citizen”
Daily Reggae caught up with Irie Souljah to learn about the artist’s heartfelt new album, “World Citizen”, diving into the LP’s inspiration, creative process, and production.
See J Boog, Common Kings and Eli-Mac and more at Holo Holo Music Festivals
See J Boog, Common Kings and Eli-Mac at Holo Holo Music Festival in Sacramento this September. The two day festival is scheduled for September 27 - 28 and has a wonderful lineup of reggae music artists.
The Holdup is hitting the road on an acoustic tour
The tour is set for this August and hits a variety of cities like Boston, New York, Denver, Maui, and more! I always vibe and connect with The Holdup and hearing their songs in acoustic form will be super chill!
Roots Architects, Roberto Sanchez, Sly & Robbie and Dean Fraser create an immediate dub classic!
Throw this song on and you’ll be taken by the gorgeous blend of reggae and dub sounds inspiring love and happiness. It’s so cool hearing the result of these excellent musicians coming together!
Song of the Week: ANORA and Mellodose take us “Oceanside”
If you’re craving a musical getaway, this track is your ticket to salty air, clear horizons, and that blissful coastal state of mind.
See GRAMMY winner Kabaka Pyramid on tour this summer
See GRAMMY winner Kabaka Pyramid on tour this summer. The talented reggae star is playing shows internationally this summer - hitting destinations ranging from Washington, Colorado, the United Kingdom to Japan.
Mission Bayfest's 2025 lineup is a dream for reggae fans!
Mission Bayfest's 2025 lineup is a dream for reggae fans! This year’s festival in San Diego’s Mission Bay is set for October 17 - 19 and features fan favorites like Slightly Stoopid, Sublime, Rebelution, Dirty Heads, Pepper, and Steel Pulse.
Grab tickets to see the iconic Stephen Marley play music this summer
Grab tickets to see the iconic Stephen Marley play music this summer. Marley is touring with stops across the country during June and July dates.
Song of the Week: “Light & Love” by A!MS, Julian Marley and Antaeus
This is a big time tune that inspires us to unite and love. The riddim connects and motivates listeners to enjoy life while pushing harder to follow our dreams.
Israel Vibration is set to start the “Reggae Music Never Dies” Tour this May
Israel Vibration is set to start the “Reggae Music Never Dies” Tour this May. The reggae legend is performing throughout the West Coast and Hawaii.
Song of the Week: “We All Need Love” by SOJA and Kolohe Kai
This beautiful song reminds us to appreciate the little things in life while holding onto love tight. I love this pairing of the reggae rock greats and Hawaii’s Kai. The vocals of SOJA’s Jacob Hemphill and Kolohe Kai are so lovely together.
Bobby Hustle’s “Journey” inspires us to never give up
The talented singer-songwriter has released another gem of a tune motivating us to keep our faith even with bumps along the road.
Slightly Stoopid and Stick Figure team up to cover Sublime’s Slow Ride
First appearing on Sublime’s 1991 demo Jah Won’t Pay the Bills, this is the the second single to drop from Look At All The Love We Found: A Tribute to Sublime.
Song of the Week: Original Koffee Reintroduces Herself with Bold New Single “KOFFEE”
“KOFFEE” feels like a victory lap and a warm-up at the same time—proving Original Koffee is here to stay, evolve, and keep raising the bar. Keep your eyes on what’s next, because if this track is any indication, the best is yet to come.
Catch one of reggae’s best up-and-coming band’s F.Y.A.H. this spring
Catch one of reggae’s best up-and-coming band’s F.Y.A.H. this spring. The Jamaican band has dates from the end of April through early May and is supporting Steele Pulse on their 50th Anniversary Tour.
Feel immediate chill vibes with Claire Wright and Anuhea’s “Enough”
I’m a huge fan of Wright and Anuhea and was excited to hear that they were collaborating on this track. The song showcases their soulful voices over a relaxing beach vibe track that brings a smile to our faces even on a heavy day!