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Classic Duets 2014 - The Antonio Campbell/Rudy Tomlinson Benefit
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Classic Duets 2014 - The Antonio Campbell/Rudy Tomlinson Benefit

Havatio Music joins forces with Gungo Walk once again to stage the charity event "Classic Duets".

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Hawaii-based band The Green hits home with 'Something About it'
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Hawaii-based band The Green hits home with 'Something About it'

The Green just released their new music video "Something About It." The Oahu, HI-based sextet is on U.S. tour with Rebelution this summer.

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Chedda puts a fresh spin on a Johnny Osbourne classic
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Chedda puts a fresh spin on a Johnny Osbourne classic

Coming fresh off his stellar first performance on the Reggae Sumfest stage alongside The Wizard, urban dancehall DJ Chedda, officially releases his third single "Pull It Up" off the FiWi Music label.

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Can Tessanne Count on Jamaica’s Love?
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Can Tessanne Count on Jamaica’s Love?

If you’ve been a fan of Tessanne Chin since before her tour de force on The Voice then you most likely won’t recognise her on Count on My Love. The general consensus from many Jamaicans is an unsavory one, mostly owing to the fact that the Tessanne Chin showcased on Count on My Love, in all her vocal excellence, is not the Tessanne Chin they are used to.

By Jordan Delahaye

Benny Page to release Champion Sound
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Benny Page to release Champion Sound

In the lead up to his debut Glastonbury Festival appearance headlining The Cave, Benny Page announces his new single entitled Champion Sound available worldwide 23 August 2014 on his own label High Culture Recordings and Rise Artists Ltd.

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Ruff Kutt Band gives strength to Reggae-Country Album
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Ruff Kutt Band gives strength to Reggae-Country Album

Nikki Shannon Fernandez, a Country singer songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee, is making beautiful Reggae music with the Ruff Kutt Band in Jamaica. Originally from Kingston, New York Fernandez’s recent album Kingston to Kingston is a reflection of her musical journey, the album will be available on i-Tunes on Tuesday, July 29.

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Martin Zobel and Soulrise needs your help to 'Keep Planting Seeds'
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Martin Zobel and Soulrise needs your help to 'Keep Planting Seeds'

To prepare the reggae world for their upcoming album Keep Planting Seeds, set for a October 2014 release date, Martin Zobel & Soulrise needs your help in the project's completion and offers up EP for a FREE download.

By Biko Kennedy

Five Steez gets ‘Deadly’ in ‘These Kingston Times’
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Five Steez gets ‘Deadly’ in ‘These Kingston Times’

Independent artist, Five Steez, has released his first single, 'Deadly', from his forthcoming digital EP, 'These Kingston Times'.

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Indonesian Reggae Icon Ras Muhamad Releases His Full Length-International Debut
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Indonesian Reggae Icon Ras Muhamad Releases His Full Length-International Debut

Ras Muhamad, Indonesia’s Reggae Ambassador is set to release his full international debut on Germany’s Oneness Records today, 25 July 2014. The album entitled “Salam” will be released digitally and will be aimed at music loving communities throughout the globe.

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More Than Twenty. A dream come true called Rototom Sunsplash
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More Than Twenty. A dream come true called Rototom Sunsplash

A small group united by deep passions. Much suffering, little money, so much music. The Italian region. A great challenge!

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Jamaican Music Hot This Summer
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Jamaican Music Hot This Summer

Just as the Jamaican moment on last year’s BET Awards ignited buzz in Jamaica and on social media, last night’s Chronixx debut on America’s popular NBC’s ‘Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’, lit a ‘bonfyah’ as an excited Fallon rightfully proclaimed ‘Jamaica is swelling with pride right now’.

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Reggae in Italy: Bunny Wailer at Parabiago Rugby Sound
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Reggae in Italy: Bunny Wailer at Parabiago Rugby Sound

History was made at the Parabiago Rugby Sound Festival on the 18th of July when Mr. Bunny Wailer stepped on stage singing Rastaman Chant.

By Federico Di Puma

Dancehall Divas make risque moves at Reggae Sumfest's Dancehall Night
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Dancehall Divas make risque moves at Reggae Sumfest's Dancehall Night

Dancehall Night at Reggae Sumfest 2014 saw a slew of great performances from some of Jamaica’s most outstanding and popular artistes - and while largely a male-dominated line-up, the dancehall divas ensured that they delivered sets that were nothing short of memorable

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Chronixx, Beenie Man owns at Reggae Sumfest’s International Night 1
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Chronixx, Beenie Man owns at Reggae Sumfest’s International Night 1

As with every Sumfest staging, there are stand out performances that simply take patrons’ breath away and Wiz Khalifa, Jason Derulo, Beenie Man and Chronixx truly didn’t disappoint.

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Reggae Sumfest's International Night 2 ends with patrons begging for more
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Reggae Sumfest's International Night 2 ends with patrons begging for more

Tessanne Chin and Freddie McGregor stole Saturday's International Night 2, as the curtains came down on Reggae Sumfest 2014. They stood out at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre, Montego Bay, on an impressive line-up that included Grammy winner Sean Paul and hip-hop artiste Future.

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Chronixx carries 'Trouble' to Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show
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Chronixx carries 'Trouble' to Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show

"Reggae was never dead nor dying," echoed Chronixx' persona as he carried the banner of Jamaican music on his back to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

By Biko Kennedy

Jah Vinci's treat fans with diversity on 'Ghetto Born'
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Jah Vinci's treat fans with diversity on 'Ghetto Born'

“Ghetto Born”, the socially critical and exceptional debut album, by the internationally acclaimed Dancehall/Reggae superstar , Jah Vinci, is already in high demand and will be launched in worldwide come July 22, 2014.

By Biko Kennedy

Jesse Royal and Major Lazer's Walshy Fire serves summer treat with 'Royally Speaking' mixtape
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Jesse Royal and Major Lazer's Walshy Fire serves summer treat with 'Royally Speaking' mixtape

Giving an update to previously released tracks, The Small Axe, Jesse Royal, along with DJ Walshy Fire offers fans and first time listeners a delectable summer treat that'll leave music lovers craving for more. Check it out and be sure to let us know what you think!

By Biko Kennedy

All Set For Reggae Sumfest's 22nd Staging
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All Set For Reggae Sumfest's 22nd Staging

It's all systems go for the 22nd staging of Reggae Sumfest. According to festival organisers, patrons making it to Montego Bay for the 'Greatest Reggae Show on Earth' are guaranteed a spectacular showcase.

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Tarrus Riley shares his love story on his new album
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Tarrus Riley shares his love story on his new album

Okay, we get it Mr. Singy Singy - you can sing. By this time there can be no doubt in anybody’s mind that Tarrus Riley is a deft vocalist and the musician once again places his talent on the top shelf with his latest release, Love Situation.

By Jordan Delahaye

Bugle 'Anointed' but still only human
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Bugle 'Anointed' but still only human

With a grand total of 16 tracks, Bugle’s Anointed is most assuredly an earful. Fortunately the album is an easy listen with a smooth sound that asserts Bugle’s maturity as a musician.

By Jordan Delahaye

Samantha J's 'Tight Skirt' premieres on Vevo
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Samantha J's 'Tight Skirt' premieres on Vevo

New Columbia Records recording artist and songwriter Samantha J’s stylish video for her sizzling single “Tight Skirt” has been added to Vevo. The video has proven to be a magnet for fans, having already garnered more than 2 million views on YouTube.

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VP's Ragga Ragga Ragga Rated XXX
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VP's Ragga Ragga Ragga Rated XXX

“Raggamuffin” is a term synonymous with the ghetto youth. With reggae’s surge however the meaning of the word expanded to include rebels and freedom fighters. The truncated “Ragga” is a derivative of both the reggae genre and the colloquial expression but brings its own meaning to pop culture.

By Jordan Delahaye

Island Princess Barbee is back!
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Island Princess Barbee is back!

Jamaican-Nigerian Reggae Pop Princess Barbee has hit the spotlight once more with her brand new single and video entitled “My Story”.

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