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SPICE DROPS HER “VIVACIOUS” (COMPLEX) DEBUT EP SO MI LIKE IT TODAY (DEC 2) ON VP RECORDS 10 Million + VEVO Views for Title Track’s Video and Over 3 Million Combined Views for “Conjugal Visit” featuring Vybz Kartel (WSHH Premiere) Dancehall’s Leading Lady Also Featured on A$AP Ferg’s Latest Mixtape Known for her lethal lyrics, daring stage performances and fiery bravado, Jamaican dancehall sensation Spice releases her eagerly-awaited debut EP So Mi Like It today (December 2) on VP Records. The digital-only EP showcases her skills with a new selectionRead More
TRINIDADIAN STAR BUNJI GARLIN DROPS BRAND NEW ALBUM DIFFERENTOLOGY THIS WEEK ON RCA/VP RECORDS “Truck On D Road” Video Premieres with The FADER Bunji Garlin releases his new studio album Differentology this week (Aug 12, RCA/VP) and unveils his video for “Truck On D Road” featured on Reggae Gold 2014. The FADER exclusively premieres what they call “best commercial for Carnival:” http://www.thefader.com/2014/08/14/bunji-garlin-truck-on-d-road-video-is-the-best-commercial-for-carnival/ WATCH now (Feel free to post): Directed by Tom Swindell, the “Truck On D Road” video captures the madness of 2014 Trinidad & Tobago Carnival. Bunji rallies hisRead More
SOJA Releases Official Music Video For “I Believe” Featuring Michael Franti And Nahko on VH1.com New Album Amid The Noise And Haste OUT August 12th (ATO Records) – Pre-Order Now OVER 1.5 Million Downloads / Streams On New Tracks From Upcoming Album! “The transcendental appeal of the Washington, D.C.- based SOJA has as much to do with their simply and traditionally constructed reggae tunes as it does with their universally appealing messages of hope and peace…”–Relix “…reggae, infused with strains of rock, folk and dub, provides a complementary framework forRead More
BUNJI GARLIN NABS A$AP FERG FOR “TRUCK ON D ROAD (REMIX)” OFF HIS EAGERLY-AWAITED ALBUM DIFFERENTOLOGY DUE AUGUST 12 ON RCA/VP RECORDS Funkmaster Flex Premieres the Trap Cut on Hot 97 and InFlexWeTrust “Garlin is on the verge of the elusive crossover success….merging of soca with EDM… expanding the future of Trinidad’s homespun genre.” – The FADER “Soca’s new leader…putting a uniquely Caribbean sound firmly on the map.” -BET.com Bunji Garlin kicks into high gear this week to rev up for his new album Differentology, available August 12, 2014 onRead More
SOJA Premieres “Shadow” on USA Today; Single Quickly Reaches #1 On iTunes Reggae Chart New Album Amid The Noise And Haste Out August 12th (ATO Records) On Soulshine Summer Tour With Michael Franti And Brett Dennen “The transcendental appeal of the Washington, D.C.- based SOJA has as much to do with their simply and traditionally constructed reggae tunes as it does with their universally appealing messages of hope and peace…” –Relix Reggae, infused with strains of rock, folk and dub, provides a complementary framework for lead singer/songwriter/guitarist Jacob Hemphill’s sinewyRead More
As the eldest son of Stephen “Ragga” Marley and grandson of Bob Marley, Jo Mersa is set to release his debut EP Comfortable tomorrow (June 10) on the Marley family’s imprint Ghetto Youths International (GYI). Yahoo! raves “Bob Marley would be proud of his grandson” and premieres the EP’s “slick dancehall track,” entitled “Comfortable (Remix)” featuring fellow labelmate Wayne Marshall and produced by Stephen Marley. Jo recently wrapped his Spring 2014 tour opening for Stephen “Ragga” Marley and will get back on the road with him and Slightly Stoopid inRead More
The House of Riddim, located near St. Pölten in Austria, is a first-class band which focuses on the creation of wonderful groovy roots rhythms. Paired with Austrian charm, the House of Riddim offers a source of inspiration and creativity for several artists. Because of their extensive experience in Roots Reggae Music, House of Riddim is also booked as a backing band for various Reggae artists both in studio and on stage. They have worked with a lot of well established Jamaican acts such as Jah Cure, Chuck Fenda, Etana, IRead More
As the eldest son of Stephen Marley and grandson of Bob Marley, Jo Mersa is set to release his debut EP Comfortable on June 10, 2014 on the Marley family’s imprint Ghetto Youths International (GYI). Jo is currently on the road performing the entire Comfortable EP as the opening act on Stephen Marley’s Revelation Part II: The Fruit of Life Tour. The tour spans over 30 cities in the United States and concludes in New Orleans, LA on May 24. See full schedule below. Jo’s Comfortable spans pop, hip hop,Read More
Trinidadian Ragga Soca vocalist Bunji Garlin brings the energy this Carnival week on his native island with a brand new EP Carnival Tabanca, available tomorrow (March 4) on VP Records. The four-song set will feature his latest crop of Carnival tunes, including the popular title track, its fierce remix, the party starter “Red Light District” and Trinidad’s 2014 street anthem “Truck On D Road.” The self-proclaimed Viking of Soca also unleashes his latest video for “Carnival Tabanca.” Produced by Sheriff Mumbles (the man responsible for Garlin’s crossover hit “Differentology (ReadyRead More
Ready to draw in the Carnival season for the penultimate climax, Smash Productions releases his long anticipated 2014 project, the Bateria Riddim. Traversing deep into the rugged, historical, rich landscape of the favela Rocinha and transcending all rhythmical journeys ever made, this highly explosive riddim has managed to capture the true pulse of Rio de Janeiro, reverberating back to the streets of Port of Spain, with a resounding pitch. A project inspired by a trip to the favelas in 2012, curiously drawn to the musical ensemble making up the sambaRead More