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Protoje Announces Headlining U.S. West Coast Tour
On the heels of his fourth album A Matter Of Time debuting at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Reggae Album Chart, the Jamaican star Protoje announces new headlining dates for the end of the summer across the West Coast. The shows fall amidst his recently announced pair of dates supporting Ms. Lauryn Hill's tour. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, July 20. Protoje is currently in Europe for the second leg of his A Matter Of Time Tour. He is hitting the festival circuit hard, including [...]
Protoje Drops His Most Experimental Album Yet, A Matter Of Time
The Jamaican artist's forward-thinking album channels an array of styles and sounds from reggae, dancehall, dub, hip hop and rock into a cohesive 10 track LP. All songs were recorded at the legendary Marley-owned Tuff Gong Studios in Kingston and maintains the essence of Jamaican roots music, while pushing the envelope. “It’s not as traditional as my last album, but it’s still authentic,” explains Protoje. “It’s more innovative, more global and more experimental. I want to elevate reggae culture and the world’s perception of it.” On A Matter Of Time, Protoje continues his creative partnerships with [...]
Rebelution’s New Album, Free Rein, Is Out Now
Grammy-nominated reggae/rock band Rebelution have released their 6th studio album Free Rein (87 Music/Easy Star Records). PRESS HERE to purchase & HERE to stream. The 12 tracks on the LP fuse Rebelution’s classic reggae sound with genres spanning R&B, rock, jazz and folk; this is Rebelution’s most diverse album to date. The collection of songs shines a spotlight on the band’s evocative songwriting, incendiary playing and timely lyrical commentary. The bold move from the powerhouse band proves their artistry and experimental prowess, [...]
Rebelution Drops New Single, “Patience”
If you need a new song to kick off your Memorial Day Weekend festivities, then Grammy-nominated reggae/rock band Rebelution has you covered. The band just released “Patience,” the final single from their forthcoming sixth studio album, Free Rein. The sultry slow burner is a reggae-R&B hybrid that eases you into a trance enabled by Eric Rachmany’s distinguished, buttery vocals. PRESS HERE to listen to now and catch yourself nodding your head along to the meticulous beat. According to Eric, “Patience is a [...]
Rebelution Release New Video for “Healing”
Grammy-nominated reggae/rock band Rebelution have released the third single from their forthcoming sixth studio album, Free Rein. The slower tempo acoustic song, "Healing," highlights the band’s versatility and brings a different feel from the other upbeat Free Rein singles released so far (“Celebrate” and “City Life”). In the past, the band has released acoustic versions of their songs and albums, but here they have delivered a powerful acoustic track in a featured spot right off the bat. "I wrote [...]