Artist Spotlight

Artist Spotlight: Jah Roots Drops New Album “Rise Up”
Reggae fusion pioneers Jah Roots just released their long-awaited album “Rise Up”—a 12-track masterpiece blending roots reggae, dancehall, and Afrobeat. The lead single, “Light the Fire”, is already climbing global charts. In an exclusive interview, frontman Kofi Mensah shared: “This album is about unity, resistance, and healing. We want our music to ignite change.” Catch them on their 2024 World Tour kicking off in Kingston this July! Listen here

Rising Star: Meet Lila Moon, Reggae’s Soulful New Voice
Hailing from St. Lucia, Lila Moon is taking the reggae scene by storm with her debut EP “Island Heart”. Her soulful vocals and lyrics about self-love and cultural pride have earned her comparisons to a young Marcia Griffiths. Don’t miss her breakout performance at Rebel Vibes Festival in Ocho Rios next month! Read our interview

New Music Alert: Protoje x Koffee Collab
Two legends, one track! Protoje and Koffee teamed up for “Golden Hour”, a sun-soaked anthem about gratitude and resilience. Produced by Winta James, the track is part of Protoje’s upcoming album “In the Light”. Fans are calling it “a modern reggae classic.” Stream it now

Reggae Revival: 2024 Summer Festivals You Can’t Miss
From Rototom Sunsplash in Spain to Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica, this summer’s festival lineup is fire. Highlights:

Damian Marley headlines Sumfest with a tribute to his father, Bob Marley.

Sizzla Kalonji returns to Sting 2024 for a high-energy performance.

Buju Banton closes out One Love Cali Reggae Fest in Long Beach.
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Exclusive: Sister Bella Talks Activism & New Tour
Iconic roots reggae queen Sister Bella sat down with us to discuss her upcoming “Warrior Spirit Tour” and her work with climate justice nonprofits. “Music without purpose is noise,” she says. Her new single “Mother Earth” drops June 21st—proceeds go to reforestation projects. Watch the teaser

Throwback Thursday: The Legacy of Dennis Brown
This week, we honor the “Crown Prince of Reggae”, Dennis Brown, on the 25th anniversary of his passing. Dive into rare archival footage of his 1980 performance at Reggae Sunsplash and learn how his music inspired generations. Explore his story

Community Corner: Reggae Fans Unite for Hurricane Relief
The global reggae community is rallying to support Caribbean islands affected by recent hurricanes. Artists like Chronixx, Jesse Royal, and Spice donated items for a charity auction. Join the cause or donate via Reggae Relief Fund. ❤️ Learn more

Chart Toppers: This Month’s Top 5 Reggae Tracks
Kabaka Pyramid – “Energy” (ft. Damian Marley)

Skip Marley – “Change”

Iba Mahr – “Lion Order”

Kes – “Jubilee” (Soca-Reggae fusion)

Lila Ike – “Dreams”
See the full list

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