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SOULFUL SINGER SEVANA DEBUTS HER BRAND NEW SINGLE “NOBODY MAN”
On this bubbly, energetic track, Sevana is changing the narrative by not giving into stereotypes of disrupting relationships. Sevana effortlessly flows between her soaring vocals and bold Jamaican patois, blending traditional R&B/soul that inspires her sound and the Caribbeanβs tropical percussive rhythms she was raised on. Following her 2018 anthem "Sometime Love,"Β Sevana passionatelyΒ deliversΒ yetΒ another powerful statement through her newΒ single "Nobody Man," produced byΒ JLL.Β "I wrote 'Nobody Man'Β after a series of unfortunate girlfriends thought I wanted their man, which could never be the case,"Β the multi-talented singer/songwriter says firmly.Β "'Nobody Man'Β challenges the narrative of 'tek a gyal man,' which is essentially a braggadocio culture around [...]
GENTLEMANβS DUB CLUB HEADS βOUT OF THIS WORLDβ
The release of Gentleman's Dub Club's single βOut Of This World,β featured on their Lost In Space album, includes an exclusive remix of Groove Armadaβs "Superstylin" as well as a remix of the title track from the highly celebrated General Roots (with a guest spot by UK dub legend Dennis Bovell). Lost In SpaceΒ has been dubbed βa euphoric journey through time, space and bassβ byΒ Reggaeville, while GDC itself was dubbed βpossibly the most dapper and coolest reggae band on the live circuitβ byΒ Reggae Roots Review. About this single, lead vocalist Jonathan Scratchley says, βOut of this World marks the point in our [...]
LILA IKΓ’S NEW VIDEO FOR HER FOURTH SINGLE “WHERE I’M COMING FROM” IS A THRILLING ROMP
The video, directed by Nickii Kane, brings to life the fiery fervor heard in Lila's versatile flow and in the rugged trap-inspired beat produced by Kasadie "Caspa" Jones. From her first home in Kingston to her hometown in the countryside of Manchester, Lila takes the viewers on a vibrant walk through her stomping grounds in Jamaica, with friends and family along the way. Later, her crew β which includes a star-studded cast like dancehall artist Chi Ching Ching and GRAMMY-nominated reggae singer Protoje β turns the streets into a lively party. βThe song and musicΒ videoΒ for 'Where I'm Coming From'Β means [...]
THE BLACK SEEDSβ NEW EP REFABRICATED DELIVERS REMIXES AND RARITIES
REFABRICATED: Fabric Remixes & Rarities is a tasty selection of unreleased tracks, remixes & versions from The Black Seed's 2017 Fabric album. The 6-track companion EPΒ features 3 new, unreleased tracks from the βFabricβ sessions, as well as album re-workings from the likes ofΒ DJ MuΒ (Fat Freddys Drop),Β MC GardnaΒ (UK),Β Israel Starr (NZ)Β &Β Deep Fried DubΒ (AUS). THE BLACK SEED'S TOUR DATES
LILA IKΓ’S NEW SINGLE “WHERE I’M COMING FROM” IS OUT TODAY
Hailing from the rural parish of Β Manchester, Jamaica, Lila lets you know her starting point is a humble beginning on her latest single "Where I'm Coming From." Her formal declaration of gratitudeβlike many self-aware reggae artistsβgraces her journey beyond her homeland that will take her to new heights. The song is a benediction to her promising music career. Her voice is full of hope and conviction declaring her strength to welcome any challenge."Won't be an easy road, but anytime mi overcome the pressure yeah it free mi soul," emotes Lila. Being next up on Protoje's In.Digg.Nation Collective, Lila IkΓ© [...]
The Late Ones’ New Song “Tell Me Not”
The Late Ones' new single βTell Me Notβ is a soulful track about authenticity in relationships. Conscious lyrics flowing over a solid beat, a funky bassline, and smooth guitar licks create a sonic appeal reminiscent of great hip hop collectives like The Fugees and The Roots. βThe inspiration behind βTell Me Notβ comes from the unconditional love and support that we receive from that one girl who through thick and thin, has stood by your side,β says the band. Recorded with Noah Cronin at his studio in Kalihi, Oahu, Hawaii, βTell Me Notβ came to fruition out of pure chance. βIt really [...]