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NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “SODA” BY FYAH ROIALL OUT NOW
Fyah Roiall continues to shake things up β literally β with a new video for the high-energy song βSoda,β 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.Β βWith βSoda,β I wantedΒ to create a visual that was as lively and hit as hard as the track,β explains 300K. βWhen people go out with theirΒ friends, cameras are [...]
CENTER STAGE WITH REGGAE ICONS LAUNCH
Cali Roots & Rootfire Announce Partnership to Present New ProjectΒ Center Stage with Reggae Icons In recognition and acknowledgement of veteran Reggae artistsβ 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.Β 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 albumΒ Live at Electric Brixton,Β The Skints connect with Bob Vylan for the βOh My Loveβ 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 releaseΒ Swimming Lessons. The track is transformed into a bubbling dancefloor remix, filled with shuffling drums and a bouncy bassline, with Marcia Richardsβ dreamy vocals drifting in and out.Β 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 βthe torchbearers for modern British reggaeΒ music,β 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 βSwimming Lessonsβ 2019 European tour [...]
GDC DROPS NEW SINGLE “USE ME”
Gentlemanβs Dub Club return with a new music video and release of βUse Me,β a funky reggae- infused cover of the classic Bill Withers hit. The song features vocals from UK-reggae star Kiko Bun (who has worked with Loyle Carner, Shy Fx, Chase And Status, and Ticklah, among many others). The video premiering via Clash Music is a pitch-perfect take on Withersβ well-known live performance on the Old Grey Whistle Test from 1972. The digital single also includes a dub version mixed by [...]