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7 Things Rototom Sunsplash will have you talking about this year
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7 Things Rototom Sunsplash will have you talking about this year

Here are 7 things Rototom Sunsplash will have you talking about this year and of course 7 things we can't wait to witness first hand!

By Federico Di Puma

Super Cat live in Rome!
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Super Cat live in Rome!

The summer of 2015 has blessed Rome with a great amount of Jamaicans superstars, brought to the Italian capital by the Roma Red Hot Festival. Jimmy Cliff, Tarrus Riley, Romain Virgo, Alaine, Protoje, Sevana, Shaggy they all passed through the Festival, but it was the last day the one that left an indelible mark on the event, the extra special performance of the Don Dada himself, Super Cat.

By Federico Di Puma

United Reggae presents Jamaican Raw Sessions
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United Reggae presents Jamaican Raw Sessions

Global reggae music magazine United Reggae presents Jamaican Raw Sessions Part 1 - 14 videos where reggae superstars and rising hopefuls sing classics in their yard accompanied only by unplugged guitar and drums. Artists include Max Romeo, Kabaka Pyramid, The Uprising Roots, Derajah and The Viceroys.

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Stephen Marley reflects on the magic of Tuff Gong Studio
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Stephen Marley reflects on the magic of Tuff Gong Studio

Bob Marley is an icon in the reggae and overall music community. Regardless of what genre artists play, his music, charm and smooth character has had some kind of influence on them. And aside from his classic songs, musicians from all over the world have traveled to the Tuff Gong Studio where classic reggae songs “No Woman, No Cry,” “Redemption Song” and “Could You Be Love” were all born.

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Eddie Murphy Teams Up With Beenie Man for 'Wonna Deez Nites'
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Eddie Murphy Teams Up With Beenie Man for 'Wonna Deez Nites'

Eddie Murphy's affinity for reggae music continues. The iconic actor, comedian and singer unveils his second song of the year "Wonna Deez Nites" featuring Jamaican dancehall icon Beenie Man.

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Kelissa inspires with 'Keep My Head Up'
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Kelissa inspires with 'Keep My Head Up'

The sweet and inspiring vocals on Keep My Head Up deliver an uplifting message. "I believe that suffering is a human condition. We all experience it to different degrees," says Kelissa.

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Reggae Rajahs release One Love Nepal, a single in support of the on-going relief efforts in Nepal
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Reggae Rajahs release One Love Nepal, a single in support of the on-going relief efforts in Nepal

The single is an attempt by India’s premier reggae soundsystem to raise awareness about the current situation in Nepal.

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Mario Evon whisper redefining melodies on Reggae Soul Vol 1
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Mario Evon whisper redefining melodies on Reggae Soul Vol 1

One of the most influential genres to date, Reggae music has transcended boundaries to attain the highest of heights. From its humble beginnings in the 1960s to its influential pull on the musical landscape, Reggae has grown in unimaginable ways with Mario Evon's Reggae Soul Vol. 1 spins as a testament of this.

By Susan Spencer

Pentateuch Band spill hearts on 'Chapter V'
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Pentateuch Band spill hearts on 'Chapter V'

Pentateuch the young princes of Roots Reggae heeded the call and began a musical journey with an appropriately titled debut album "The Genesis" 2012.

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Jah9 celebrates earthstrong with ‘Gratitude’
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Jah9 celebrates earthstrong with ‘Gratitude’

May 23rd is generally celebrated as Labour Day in Jamaica. We have a tradition of working together on this day in the community and beautification projects.

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The Future Is In The Past...
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The Future Is In The Past...

That lyrical paradox, almost whispered over a single keyboard note struck repeatedly sets up what must surely be one of the most intriguing and impactful records yet from Courtney John.

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Barrington Levy delivers on hit-riddled acoustic album 'AcousticaLevy'
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Barrington Levy delivers on hit-riddled acoustic album 'AcousticaLevy'

Acoustic projects has always hold a certain level of quality, tranquility and raw soulfulness that seemingly strengthens the impact of the music and Barrington Levy's 'Acousticalevy' is nothing short of a masterpiece.

By Susan Spencer

Stephen Marley tells the story of the 'Ghetto Boy' with Bounty Killa/ Mad Cobra
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Stephen Marley tells the story of the 'Ghetto Boy' with Bounty Killa/ Mad Cobra

As fans patiently awaits Stephen 'Ragga' Marley's Revelation Part II: The Fruit of Life, he grabs Dancehall heavyweights Bounty Killa and Mad Cobra to release the western-esque single Ghetto Boy. Take a ride into the Ghetto and tell us what you think!

By Biko Kennedy

Ky-Mani Marley goes 'All The Way' with new single readies album for June
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Ky-Mani Marley goes 'All The Way' with new single readies album for June

Ky-Mani Marley is sticking to his roots in the video for his single All The Way. Musically, he's pursuing a classic, roots reggae sound that hearkens back to the legendary recordings of his father, Bob Marley; aesthetically, he heads to the relatively rural, incredibly lush landscapes of Jamaica's Portland region. Nile Saulter, also Jamaican, directed the video.

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Roots Reggae Artiste Yung J.R Releases “No Tomorrow”
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Roots Reggae Artiste Yung J.R Releases “No Tomorrow”

Rising Reggae star Yung JR, son of renowned Reggae singer Junior Reid, who gained recognition following the release of his first official single “Ragamuffin” is set to release the video for his single “No Tomorrow”.

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Barrington Levy releases acoustic album 'Acousticalevy'
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Barrington Levy releases acoustic album 'Acousticalevy'

Reggae’s “Mellow Canary,” Barrington Levy releases his highly anticipated Acousticalevy album on May 5th through Tafari Records and Levy’s label imprint Black Roses Entertainment.

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Legendary band, Ska-talites, returns to shelves May 25th
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Legendary band, Ska-talites, returns to shelves May 25th

This remarkable live album marks the last known recording of the founding members of legendary band, Ska-talites. Bursting with contagiously danceable tunes, the album is also a precious historical document, a musical charter that outlines with no mistake the inexorable journey of Jamaican popular music from local street style to a worldwide phenomenon.

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RDX issues Instagram lip sync competition
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RDX issues Instagram lip sync competition

Dancehall duo, RDX, is connecting with their Jamaican female fan base once again with the release of the new Sultry single ‘Lie To Me’. RDX has launched their Lie To Me Lip Sing competition to get the ladies in on the action!

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Shaggy waves Jamaican flag high with Jimmy Fallon
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Shaggy waves Jamaican flag high with Jimmy Fallon

On Thursday, April 23, Shaggy glided on the stage of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon for a night filled with a 'Shaggy Off' with Human spirit animal Steve Higgins and an interesting tale of the inception of his 2000 hit single 'It Wasn't Me'. Check out the clips!

By Biko Kennedy

Keznamdi's 10 Pound Gets High Internationally
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Keznamdi's 10 Pound Gets High Internationally

With the recent developments in Jamaica and across the United States, regarding the decriminalization of marijuana, fast-rising reggae star Keznamdi renewed the call for total legalization with his latest celebratory anthem ‘10 Pound.’

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Ancient Future: Another Gem in Reggae's Expanding Treasury
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Ancient Future: Another Gem in Reggae's Expanding Treasury

For the current receding generation, reggae music represents and greatly defined an era long gone when the general atmosphere was ripe with the essence of liberation, borne from a resounding cry for social revolution.

By Jordan Delahaye

Jimmy Cliff To return In 'Harder They Come' sequel
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Jimmy Cliff To return In 'Harder They Come' sequel

Forty-three years after playing the role of Ivanhoe 'Rhygin' Martin, in the iconic Jamaican crime film, The Harder They Come, legendary reggae artiste, Jimmy Cliff, is set to reprise the role in the upcoming sequel.

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Jamaica ready to reclaim global dominance with Reggae
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Jamaica ready to reclaim global dominance with Reggae

For decades, the sound of Jamaica has been reggae, the infectious, uniquely syncopated music that transformed the small Caribbean island into a cultural powerhouse.

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Keznamdi rocks the Dread and Terrible Tour
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Keznamdi rocks the Dread and Terrible Tour

Fast-rising reggae star Keznamdi recently returned to the island in high spirits from a successful Dread and Terrible West Coast Tour with fellow artistes Chronixx and Kelissa.

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