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Music Full Speed Medley Video shakes the net
International, Grammy Award winning superstar Sean Paul has moved full speed ahead alongside Director Gareth Cobran of Image Development Studios to produce "The Heist," a cinematic short featuring Beenie Man, Ding Dong, Elephant Man, Future Fambo, and Mink Jo on the Full Speed Riddim.
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Music Daniel 'Bambaata' Marley is 'Waiting For The War' with new single
Daniel Bambaata Marley announces the release of a new music video & radio single entitled, Waiting For The War.
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Music Rototom Sunsplash 2015 Day 8
For its last day Rototom Sunsplash had quite a program in store for us. Due to the long controversy about Matisyahu’s concert (invited then cancelled because of the fear of possible violent demonstration by the BDS organization and then invited again) the Main Stage offered five and not the canonical four shows.
By Federico Di Puma
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2015 Day 7
Rototom 2015 is, unfortunately, quickly going towards the end and every moment has now to be lived and felt with passion to keep the memories alive until next year. We closed day 6 with a tour of Europe, and the European scene was very well represented even in this day 7.
By Federico Di Puma
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2015 Day 6
Thursday at Rototom meant a musical tour around Europe, and it was the first and only day without a Jamaican on the Main Stage.
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
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2015 Day 5
If usually the opening show of every night is given to a roots, pioneer artist, for day 5 Rototom brought a straight dancehall flavour to the Main Stage with Cham, and what a good decision it was!
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
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2015 Day 4
Day 4 at Rototom means that we are already halfway through the Festival, many people have come and gone and the ones who have been here since day 1 get some rest and recover on the beaches of Benicassim after the huge night that has been the one before.
By Federico Di Puma
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2015 Day 3
The third day at Rototom was full of anticipations due to a line up that had two main acts, Bunny Wailer and Major Lazer.
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
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2015 Day 2
The second day here at Rototom welcomed a shining sun that wiped away for a while the clouds and called most of the Rototom aficionados to the beaches of Benicassim. In the meanwhile those who decided to remain in the Festival area had the luck to witness the sound check of the beautiful Hollie Cook ad of Lloyd Parks and We The People Band, a great anticipation of the show they were going to put up later on.
By Federico Di Puma
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2015 Day 1
Day 1 of Rototom Sunsplash started with a familiar voice, a voice that would remain the leitmotiv of the whole first day, “Vineyard Style Vineyard Style”, Super Cat’s. We heard him from far, from the camping site while we were slowly moving to the Festival’s area.
By Federico Di Puma
Music Kayla Bliss wows with 'Red Hott' single
After dropping a few hot joints alongside the likes of Jesse Royal and Sizzla on XTM Nation productions like the "Long Days, Short Nights" Riddim, Kayla Bliss steps up today with a brand new one-away single called "Red Hott."
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Music 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
Music 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
Music 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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Music 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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Culture Have a cup of Stoneleigh Estate
Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee is renowned for it’s full body and mild acidity. These coffee beans are grown in a clearly defined area of Jamaica’s Blue Mountains.
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Music 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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Music 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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Music 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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Music 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
Music 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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