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LUSTRE KINGS PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS THE STAR CHILE EP
FIRST SINGLE “NO SELFIE,” FEATURING LUTAN FYAH, DROPS OCTOBER 2ND WITH LAUNCH OF PRE-ORDER On the Star Chile EP, Dancehall, Afrobeats and Reggae meet in an ethereal place on this future knocking release from Lustre Kings Productions. The five track set, produced by Moon Bain (Zion I Kings, Major Lazer, Blakkamoore), showcases Lutan Fyah, Pressure Busspipe, and the fast rising Alandon on an infectious guitar-driven riddim that sounds as good on dancefloors as it does on headphones. The full EP is set [...]
NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “SODA” BY FYAH ROIALL OUT NOW
Fyah Roiall continues to shake things up – literally – with a new video for the high-energy song “Soda,” from his debut album, UNDERRATED, which was released earlier this summer via Easy Star Records. The video was shot by Jamaica-based video auteur 300K, director of other hit videos from Koffee, Aidonia, Govona, and more. “With ‘Soda,’ I wanted to create a visual that was as lively and hit as hard as the track,” explains 300K. “When people go out with their friends, cameras are [...]
CENTER STAGE WITH REGGAE ICONS LAUNCH
Cali Roots & Rootfire Announce Partnership to Present New Project Center Stage with Reggae Icons In recognition and acknowledgement of veteran Reggae artists’ careers, their creation of Reggae music, and role in music history, California Roots Festival and Rootfire are excited to announce a new collaborative project, Center Stage with Reggae Icons. Cali Roots and Rootfire are opening their platforms in service as a resource to living legendary Reggae artists. Cali Roots, the largest Reggae music festival in the US, together with Rootfire, [...]
NEW BOB VYLAN REMIX OF “OH MY LOVE” BY THE SKINTS
Fresh off the release of their first live album Live at Electric Brixton, The Skints connect with Bob Vylan for the “Oh My Love” remix out now on Easy Star Records. This UK Garage remix serves as a complementary new take on the heavily praised cut from their last studio release Swimming Lessons. The track is transformed into a bubbling dancefloor remix, filled with shuffling drums and a bouncy bassline, with Marcia Richards’ dreamy vocals drifting in and out. The London-based Bob Vylan is the [...]
THE SKINTS RELEASE FIRST LIVE ALBUM
Born from the East London ska-punk scene, The Skints have built up a formidable live reputation in recent years and have been described by Clash magazine as “the torchbearers for modern British reggae music,” marking them out as one of the most respected bands in UK music whilst still staying strict to their independent DIY roots. Playing live is the heartbeat of the band, and this live recording from their sold-out homecoming show at Electric Brixton during the ‘Swimming Lessons’ 2019 European tour [...]