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Interviews Ragga Twins readies global takeover with 'Bad Man'
As a follow up to their powerful energy boost ‘Vigilante’, jungle duo Ragga Twins from Hackney are finally back with their new single ‘Bad Man’ and its exhilarating and trippy remix by the master of hardcore electro production, Skrillex. We caught up with the duo to to find out more about their musical journey!
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Nattali Rize... Eternally risen
Blue King Brown frontwoman Nattali Rize just seems to grow more beautiful by the year – her face, her heart, her talent… it’s truly a force to be reckoned with. The girl we first met on the streets busking with Carlo has gone a long way, and is quickly becoming an international musician in her own right. Nattali Rize returns ‘home’ to play the Hotel Brunswick on Sunday.
By Contributed
Interviews Omirose ready for 2016 takeover
There's nothing holding her back now!
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Interview: Bunna: Africa Unite
If there’s a band who wrote the history of the Italian reggae scene and of Rototom Sunsplash that’s for sure Africa Unite. With a 35 years long career and a new album, Il Punto di Partenza (Starting Point) just released, Africa Unite were present once again on the Main Stage of Rototom 2015. We had the pleasure to sit with the lead singer and founding member Bunna just after their show.
By Federico Di Puma
Interviews Interview: Shuga
Another great talent coming straight from Jamaica, winner of the Digicel Rising Stars show in 2009 and part of Penthouse Records, Shuga made this year her debut on the Main Stage of Rototom Sunsplash in Benicassim. We had the opportunity to catch up with her just after her show.
By Federico Di Puma
Interviews Interview: Attila
We love finding new and impressive artists, and this time we went to Italy for a conversation with the talented Attila, who has recently released his latest work You Neva Know Me. We had the pleasure to talk with him in Benicassim just after his Rototom debut.
By Federico Di Puma
Interviews Interview: Rootwords
There’s a very interesting new wave of hip hop artists coming up from Europe, and one of them goes by the name of Rootwords. Born in the USA but brought up in Switzerland this promising talent is quickly making a name for himself with the release of Eps and album like All Good or The Rush and with highly energetic and musically enriching live shows. We had the opportunity to sit with him a few hours before his show at Rototom Sunsplash.
By Federico Di Puma
Interviews Interview: Macka B
With an immense catalogue of tunes he is definitely one of people responsible for the growth and the explosion of the UK reggae scene, and he has surely taken to school a few generations of DJs and singers. His first album, produced by Mad Professor in the Ariwa studio dates back to 1986 and he is going to release a new work this September. We had the opportunity to sit with him after his show on the Main Stage of Rototom Sunsplash 2015.
By Federico Di Puma
Interviews Talking with rising stars: Flavia Coelho
We love finding new and impressive vocalists and sure enough Flavia Coelho is a must-listen talent!
By Federico Di Puma
Interviews A quick chat with Katchafire
Just a few reggae bands from the South Pacific managed to bring their music and get recognized and loved far away from home in the rest of the world. One of those bands is Katchafire from New Zealand. We had the opportunity to sit for a while with them after their show on the Main Stage of Rototom Sunsplash.
By Federico Di Puma
Interviews Earth Kry plans world domination
Not often do you come across bands such as Earth Kry, but the moment you do, you simply want to hear more! We recently caught with them to delve into their begins and inevitable successful future.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews iakopo's undeniable journey to the top
Reaching international success in Japan, iakopo (yah-koh-poh) now seeks to introduce himself to the western world by way of his new single "Supernatural". Immersing himself in the soul and vibes of reggae, while respecting the music which has shaped his career, iakopo's journey to the top of Reggae lovers' radar seems inevitable.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Baked Potatoes... a band you truly need to know
Every so often we come across bands of tremendous potential to shake the musical landscape and Baked Potatoes is one such band. In our in-depth interview with the band, we explored the band's beginnings and visions of the future.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Wailing Trees: When passion and dreams collide
With a multitude of Reggae bands surfacing throughout the musical landscape yearly, there are many that will go overlooked while others will shine effortlessly. Then you'll come across Wailing Trees; an amalgamation of a band you can't help but admire. We recently caught up with them to learn more about their humble beginnings and their dreams of the future.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Ziggy Marley talks Marijuanna, Reggae's Evolution with Green Global Travel
Recently sitting with Bret and Mary from Green Global Travel, Marley opened up about Marijuanna's legalisation and Reggae inevitable evolution throughout the years.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Jeramiah Ferrari; merging the sounds of yesteryear with the essence of today
Not very often do you come across eclectic bands such as Jeramiah Ferrari; but the moment you do you simply can't help but watch/listen to them in awe. We recently caught up with the band after their supporting performance with UB40 to explore their latest visuals, Burning Inferno and their dreams of the future.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Muiravale Freetown propelling Italy's Reggae music to new heights
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By Federico Di Puma
Interviews Jah9 bites into the lighter side of life with 'Avocado' video
Known for her thought-provoking lyricism and captivating vocal deliveries, Jah9 ventures onto a more playful and lighter side of her persona with fan-favourite Avocado. We caught up with the radiant beauty to find out more about the concept of the song and her revealing a more feminine side many haven't seen before.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Conversations with Protoje
The new conversations with Protoje series, involves never before seen stories shared one on one from Protoje himself.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Gappy Ranks aiming for the stars with his musical reach
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By Federico Di Puma
Interviews A conversation with Italian Reggae pioneer Vito War
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By Federico Di Puma
Interviews Banx and Ranx steps in the future with hybrid production - Electro Caribbean Music
In a musical climate where sounds and techniques are duplicated on a constant basis, rarely do you come across a sound that is truly deserving of replay value. But with Banx & Ranx they're walking on a path of creativity you'll truly want to venture on without thinking too hard about it. We caught up with the duo to find out more about their beginnings and what their future success stories will unfold.
By Biko Kennedy
Interviews Behind the scenes of Rototom Sunsplash with Sista Kappa
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By Federico Di Puma
Interviews Christopher Ellis; carving his own path to success
Working with the Ghetto Youths International imprint, Christopher Ellis is slowly but surely carving his own path to success with every single he releases. With his critical acclaim EP, Better Than Love, winning fans over, we had the opportunity to spend some time with him backstage at the recent staging of Rototom Sunsplash.
By Federico Di Puma