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In depth features on some of the hottest artists in Reggae + Worldbeat music
SOUND CHECK: Jahneration (FRANCE)
Jahneration signals a different kind of influence in their music. They established a slogan for themselves: “Diversity, Unity, and Sharing of Music.” These values, clearly manifested in their message led them to…
SOUND CHECK: Sammy Johnson (AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND)
Although Johnson didn’t realize he was passionate about music until later, he was always sure of one thing from an early age; he knew he wanted to help people and connect with…
SOUND CHECK: Protoje (JAMAICA)
Protoje is deeply inspired by the sounds of the 60s. He is known for blending old school roots sounds with new contemporary reggae sounds. He is also among the top influencers that…
SOUND CHECK: Uddi (Romania)
Uddi has an interesting way of combining a more traditional Romanian sound with reggae. While his music is different from the classic Reggae sound (overdosed bass frequencies and staccato chords), there is…
SOUND CHECK: Alborosie (ITALY)
He gained the nickname Borosie, meaning jerk or rude person when he first moved to Jamaica. He recalls that this was a difficult transition period for him, but he took the negative…
SOUND CHECK: Jovi Rockwell (JAMAICA)
Jovi Rockwell …. piano, bass, and guitar player, songwriter, producer and artist. The Roots Joelle Clarke, the singer, songwriter,and goddess,as she likes to say, hails from Kingston, Jamaica. The daughter of a…
SOUND CHECK: ZiGGi Recado (NETHERLANDS / ST. EUSTATIUS )
Growing up in St. Eustatius, Ziggi Recado was always surrounded by reggae and dancehall music. In this small Caribbean island it was also common to hear soca and calypso on the airwaves.…
SOUND CHECK: Slightly Stoopid (United States)
With over 20 years experience in the game, Slightly Stoopid continues to inspire youth to question authority, rise up to better the world, and continue to live through life’s hardships The Roots…
SOUND CHECK: J Boog (US/HAWAII)
The video for “Let’s Do It Again,” off the Backyard Boogie album, one of J Boog’s most successful releases, gives a glimpse of his sound and vibe. Filmed in Hawaii, the video…
SOUND CHECK: Tribal Seeds (UNITED STATES)
Soundwaves dropped in 2011 with the intention of pushing their fanbase to action; to call especially the youth to raise their voices to bring about change; to elevate themselves and the world…
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