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JAMAICAN REGGAE STAR JESSE ROYAL ARRIVES WITH SOPHOMORE ALBUM ROYAL

ROYAL OUT NOW ON EASY STAR RECORDS Today, Jesse Royal - one of Jamaica’s most charismatic young stars - releases his sophomore album Royal via Easy Star Records. The singer-songwriter has been a key player in the island’s current reggae movement along with his contemporaries Chronixx, Protoje, and Koffee, and returns this summer with his modern take on the genre.   On Royal, Jesse’s messages are rich and conscious, possessing the fervor of reggae and Rastafari at its core while mixing in elements [...]

June 11th, 2021|Tags: |

THE LATE ONES DROP CONSCIOUS FIRST SINGLE & VIDEO FROM THEIR UPCOMING DEBUT ALBUM, THE FOURTH QUARTER, ON EASY STAR RECORDS

“FAKE REGGAE” CHALLENGES THEIR CONTEMPORARIES TO USE THEIR PLATFORMS TO ADDRESS INJUSTICES & SOCIAL CHANGE Conscious reggae/hip-hop hybrid band The Late Ones are known for using their music as a tool to speak out against oppression and injustice by bringing a youthful and powerful presence to the reggae community, along with a unique spin by bringing in old school hip hop to the mix. Think of the Pharcyde, Souls of Mischief, and A Tribe Called Quest collaborating with The Mighty Diamonds or [...]

June 4th, 2021|Tags: |

JESSE ROYAL DROPS NEW SINGLE “NATTY DREAD”

ROYAL OUT JUNE 11 ON EASY STAR RECORDS The revered Jamaican artist Jesse Royal gears up for his anticipated sophomore album Royal with “Natty Dread,” his fifth song reveal from the 11-track release out June 11, 2021 via Easy Star Records. “Although we argue and we fight, everything gonna be alright. Dem tell you this and tell you that but you always have my back. You love the Natty Dread,” he professes on his new song. As he confesses his devotion for [...]

May 28th, 2021|Tags: |

REBELUTION RELEASE NEW SINGLE “HEAVY AS LEAD”

In The Moment Out June 18 via 87 Music / Easy Star Records + Summer Tour Will Kick Off August 5  One of the most successful reggae groups of the 21st century, Rebelution, have released a new single from their forthcoming seventh studio album, In The Moment, out June 18 as a joint venture between the band’s 87 Music label and NYC-based Easy Star Records. “Heavy As Lead” is an explosive collaboration with producer Flict (Wyclef Jean, Sublime with Rome). “Being heavy [...]

May 21st, 2021|Tags: |

JESSE ROYAL REVEALS VIDEO FOR “RICH FOREVER” FEATURING VYBZ KARTEL

ROYAL OUT JUNE 11 ON EASY STAR RECORDS “Over bouncing, roots reggae production, Royal contemplates the true meaning of wealth outside of material goods...” -The FADER Jesse Royal releases the music video for “Rich Forever” featuring dancehall’s self-proclaimed "World Boss" Vybz Kartel today. The latest single from his anticipated second album Royal, out June 11, 2021 via Easy Star Records, carries the message that riches do not only reside in physical objects, but in hard work and faith.  Directed [...]

May 10th, 2021|Tags: |