NEW MUSIC
“DISQUIETUDE” FINAL TRACKS FROM BACKBEAT SOUNDSYSTEM OUT NOW
It is with sadness that we bring you Backbeat Soundsystem’s swansong, the band’s last single before they broke up, with band members moving on to other projects. That said, it’s a great final bow, with a tasty dub version included.
VICTOR RICE – DRINK – NEW ALBUM OUT NOW
In 2017, Latin GRAMMY award-winning producer, engineer, and musician Victor Rice released Smoke, his first solo album in over 15 years. The album was released on tastemaker indie label Easy Star Records and garnered critical praise and a cult-like following. Smoke was unique in how it presented Rice’s new sound combining the musical styles of Brazil and Jamaica by fusing Samba and Rocksteady, which he aptly calls “Samba-Rocksteady” or “SRS.” The momentum of that release has now spawned more brilliant music in that style. Rice states, “I can’t talk about Drink without referring to Smoke; it’s definitely part two of the trilogy [...]
UNIFIED HIGHWAY – HEADLINES – OUT NOW
Unified Highway – comprised of Rebelution vocalist/guitarist Eric Rachmany and renowned producer, DJ, and remixer Amp Live (formerly of Zion I) – are back with their second full-length album, Headlines. The new album is out today on Easy Star Records and available anywhere you buy or stream music. Headlines builds on the foundation of Unified Highway’s successful 2017 debut, while adding new layers, features, and infectious excursions into electro-reggae-pop music. The album has appearances by Reverie, Del Tha Funky Homosapien, Beebs, Million Stylez, Courtney P (of New Kingston), and Karim Israel (of Arise Roots). Already, Headlines has received accolades from tastemakers like Hip [...]
“NATTY PABLO” MUSIC VIDEO OUT NOW FROM JESSE ROYAL
“Natty Pablo,” Jesse Royal’s second single from his upcoming sophomore album, now has a 300K-directed video, finding the artist moving product on a truck before he and his crew get stopped by the police. But instead of finding drugs as they predicted, the officers are met with a surprise that reflects their contradictory mind-set about Rastafarians. "Ain't nothing like di Narcos, tell mi where we cyan go with this contraband inna we cargo/ Call him Natty Pablo," Royal spits on the chorus atop a steady, pounding bass line. “There’s good in bad and bad in good," Royal explains to Billboard about the song's lesson. "Many [...]
UNIFIED HIGHWAY’S 3rd SINGLE OFF HEADLINES IS OUT!
Now is a time we need “The Truth” more than ever, and Eric Rachmany and Amp Live deliver on this one. Eric says, “It couldn’t come at a more relevant time considering all the different statistics and statements presented by government and media. It makes you wonder what truly is factual.” The full record comes out April 24 and you can pre-order it now.
UNIFIED HIGHWAY’S 2nd SINGLE OFF HEADLINES IS OUT!
Unified Highway – made up of Rebelution vocalist/guitarist Eric Rachmany and renowned producer, DJ, and remixer Amp Live (formerly of Zion I) – are back with a new single from their upcoming second full-length. “Unique” features a guest appearance by the L.A.-based hip hop artist Reverie, and is accompanied by a music video release that highlights the group’s perspective, showing the importance of diversity, inclusion, positivity, and shining hope. All which is much needed in these unprecedented times. The title track from the album "Headline" is also out now; Amp Live enthusiastically elaborates on the new single, “‘Headline’ is a great song [...]