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Julian Marley and Antaeus Win Grammy for Best Reggae Album
by Michael Major - February 05, 2024 The 8-track collection, features production work from Alexx Antaeus (Earth, Wind & Fire, Rolling Stones,Yaksta), Notnice (Popcaan, Spice, Vybz Kartel), Mr. Sonic (Santana, Ricky Martin, Jon Secada), Sean Alaric (Teyana Taylor, Koffee, Protoje), and Prince Productions (Waka Flocka Flame, French Monta... 
Samory I Releases New Album 'Strength'
by Michael Major - November 20, 2023 Out Now: Samory I releases his anticipated solo debut album 'Strength' and shares a jubilant romp through Jamaica. Named after Samory I's affectionate moniker for his son, Strength is an 11-track storied opus produced by esteemed Jamaican producer Winta James, whose credits include hits with Protoje... 
Caribbean Music Awards Announces Live-Show Performance Lineup
by Michael Major - August 21, 2023 The Caribbean Music Awards announces a star-studded lineup of live-show performances boasting many artists of the genre’s biggest names. Electrifying performances from Alison Hinds, Jada Kingdom, Dexta Daps, Kranium, Nailah Blackman, Ding Dong, Rupee and Romain Virgo have been fully unveiled, with m... 
Jesse Royal Returns to Bring 'Hope' With Romain Virgo on New Single
by Michael Major - May 25, 2023 This is the first new song from Jesse (besides features on other artists’ tunes) since ROYAL and begins his next cycle of releases, which will culminate in a new EP later this year. He is joined on “Hope” by superstar Romain Virgo, whose 2015 reggae version of Sam Smith's 'Stay With Me' topped the c... 
The Marley Brothers Announce 4/20 Celebration at Red Rocks
by Michael Major - December 23, 2022 The Marley Brothers - Stephen, Ziggy, Damian, Julian, and Ky-Mani join together for an unforgettable debut at Red Rocks Amphitheatre performing classic songs from Bob Marley's catalog as well as Marley Brothers originals.... 
Samory I to Release New Single 'Blood In The Streets'
by Michael Major - November 09, 2022 This newest song, the first from his upcoming 2023 album produced by Winta James (released by James’s Overstand Entertainment and Easy Star Records), firmly establishes Samory I as one of the artists to watch in the new wave of Jamaican roots reggae that has been bubbling in the wake of the initial ... 
Lila Iké Drops New Single 'Dinero'
by Michael Major - October 13, 2022 Lila Iké has been lauded for her soothing vocal prowess, truth-speaking lyrics and versatile delivery. She showcases her sonic range with her hard-hitting dancehall anthem 'Dinero,” produced by Sean Alaric. Lila flows with bravado and grace, commanding the frenetic energy of Kingston’s streets in th... 
Mortimer Releases New Single 'Whole Heap'
by Michael Major - August 22, 2022 Mortimer returns with his latest single, “Whole Heap,” the first taste of music from his highly-anticipated debut full-length dropping on Overstand Entertainment/Easy Star Records. “Whole Heap” blends a reggae bassline and traditional Rastafarian Nyabinghi percussion with an R&B sensibility that kee... 
Protoje Drops New Single 'Family' Ft. Jesse Royal & Shares Tour Dates
by Michael Major - August 11, 2022 Fresh from his sold-out European tour and U.S. festival stops – running the gambit from Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival to the Roots Picnic – Protoje will return to the states this fall for The Lost In Time Tour. Fellow Jamaican artists and comrades Jesse Royal and Lila Iké will join him on his headli... 
Lila Iké Shares New Single 'Wanted'
by Michael Major - June 16, 2022 The soulful artist unleashes a socially conscious warning on her new single and video “Wanted,” out via In.Digg.Nation Collective/Six Course Music/RCA Records. This month, Apple Music also spotlighted Lila Iké as one of their featured artists for The Future of Black Music campaign, ahead of her Euro... 
Mary J. Blige, Summer Walker & More Join Roots Picnic Lineup
by Michael Major - May 26, 2022 The festival concourse will be rounded out by the Toyota SoundStage featuring performances by Mary J. Blige with the Roots, Summer Walker, WizKid, Kirk Franklin, Jazmine Sullivan and more; the CIROC and DeLeón VIP Experience, Everything Legendary Stage, Picnic Village with local businesses and non-p... 
Cali Roots Announces The Mexico Sessions 2022 Lineup
by Michael Major - April 26, 2022 With a stacked line-up ready to go, Cali Roots: The Mexico Sessions is excited to announce the first round of musical acts including Common Kings, HIRIE, Steel Pulse, Protoje, Skip Marley, PEPPER, J Boog, and more!... 
VIDEO: Vevo & Grammy Winner Koffee Release Live Performances for LIFT
by Michael Major - March 28, 2022 Vevo, the world’s leading music video network, today released Koffee’s third and final performance in her LIFT series, “Runaway,” from her new album Gifted released March 25th. Koffee previously released Vevo LIFT performances of “Where I’m From” and “Run Away.” Watch the new performances now!... 
Vevo Taps Grammy Winner Koffee for LIFT
by Michael Major - March 23, 2022 Launched in 2011, Vevo's artist development program shines a spotlight on the world's freshest new talent. Vevo LIFT alumni include the likes of Jorja Smith, Anne-Marie, James Bay, Lewis Capaldi, YUNGBLUD and more. Koffee first began working with Vevo in 2019 as a Vevo DSCVR artist, releasing perfor... 
Zion I Kings Releases Single 'Red, Gold and Green Dubmarine'
by Michael Major - March 21, 2022 For the last decade, Zion I Kings, comprised of Laurent “Tippy I” Alfred of I Grade Records, Andrew “Moon” Bain of Lustre Kings and David “Jah D” Goldfine” of Zion High Productions, have delivered some of the finest and most indelible musical offerings to date in modern reggae. Listen to the new si... 
VIDEO: GRAMMY-Nominee Jesse Royal Shares 'Dirty Money' Music Video with Stonebwoy
by Michael Major - March 10, 2022 “Dirty Money,” featuring Ghanian artist Stonebwoy, addresses greed and corruption in a flawed political system. Jesse co-produced the track with Sean Alaric (Koffee “Throne”, Teyana Taylor “Bad”), who produced over half of the Royal album. Watch the new music video, directed by Xtreme Arts, now!... 
The Roots & Live Nation Urban Announce 2022 'Roots Picnic'
by Michael Major - February 15, 2022 For the first time ever, Mary J Blige, fresh off a performance at Super Bowl LVI, and The Roots will join forces on stage to headline the proceedings with a once-in-a-lifetime set. The lineup also includes Summer Walker, Wizkid, Kirk Franklin, Jazmine Sullivan, Mickey Guyton, Muni Long, and more. Ch... 
Stevie Nicks, Machine Gun Kelly & More Join Bonaroo 2022 Lineup
by Michael Major - January 11, 2022 Highlights will include performances by Tool, J. Cole, Stevie Nicks, The Chicks, Machine Gun Kelly, Flume, Illenium, Roddy Ricch, 21 Savage, Billy Strings, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, $uicideboy$, and Porter Robinson. Check out the full lineup here!... 
Cali Roots Announces Welcome Back Concert August 28th at Monterey Fairgrounds
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 21, 2021 The concert is a celebration of both the festival and bringing live music back to the fairgrounds, the festival's home since the inception of the event over 11 years ago.... 
Protoje Calls Out Male Predators in New Video 'Self Defense'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 06, 2021 Within his own industry, he has signed and supported an all female roster of Jamaican artists including Sevana, Lila Iké and Jaz Elise through his label and artist management company In.Digg.Nation Collective to represent the full spectrum of talent that his island has to offer.... 
Curt Ramm Releases 'Rogue Island' on Rocktorium Records
by TV News Desk - July 06, 2021 This instrumental soundscape is set to be the perfect Summer soundtrack, and is available now everywhere you stream music.... 
Curt Ramm Releases 'Surfer's End' Ahead of Album 'Rogue Island'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 22, 2021 The upbeat ska vibe of the new single is the feel good summer song we need right now! Curt Ramm caught up with Vents Magazine to talk about the new single.... 
Curt Ramm Announces New Album 'Rogue Island' Due Out July 2nd
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 02, 2021 Four singles off of Rogue Island will be released to streamimg starting June 4th, leading up to the full length drop on July 2nd. Signed CDs and digital downloads are available now at Curtramm.com ... 
Curt Ramm Announces Solo Album
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 25, 2021 Curt is certainly no stranger to jazz either. From his roots in Kansas City, playing lead trumpet with the Charlie Parker Memorial Foundation Jazz Orchestra, through the release of his album “Foundations” with fellow jazz luminaries Bill Cunliffe and Dan Moretti, jazz music is never far from Curt's ... 
The California Roots And Arts Festival Releases 2022 Line-Up
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 24, 2021 Cali Roots fans can still celebrate this year with the Can't Stop The Music 2021 an online festival experience. It kicks off this year on May 28-30th for THREE incredible days of Cali Roots magic from the comforts of home.... |
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