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CHECK OUT THE NEW SINGLE BY JESSE ROYAL
Jesse Royal, “one of Jamaica’s most important and charismatic new stars” (Noisey), drops his new single "Natty Pablo" on Easy Star today! Known for continuing the legacy of the late greats Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Jacob Miller, to name a few, Royal pushes the boundaries of his own artistry with his new single while maintaining his insightful socially-conscious lyricism and unmistakable style. “Natty Pablo” is inspired by the many layers of Rastafarianism and the criticism it faced from the general public over [...]
NEW ALBUM FROM UNIFIED HIGHWAY COMING SOON
Rebelution vocalist/guitarist Eric Rachmany and renowned producer, DJ, and remixer Amp Live (formerly of Zion I) may possess different backgrounds, but they both travel the same creative road and have combined to forge their own sound as Unified Highway. The duo's next album Headlines, set to drop April 24th, brings together Rachmany's infectious vocal melodies and Amp Live's hard-hitting beats to create Unified Highway's unmistakable signature sound that isn't quite like anything else. The title track from the album "Headline" is also [...]
**LIVE AND DIRECT** THE GREEN 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR IS A RUNAWAY TRAIN
It's hard to believe it's been ten years since The Green's debut self-titled album came out! To celebrate this special anniversary, the band is embarking on a landmark tour with special guest Kaʻikena Scanlan, playing The Green in its entirety every night along with other fan favorites from their extensive catalog, ten years in the making. The Green's first album debuted at number three on the Billboard Reggae Charts in February of 2010 and maintained its place in the top ten for 25 straight [...]
NEW SINGLE BY THE GREEN IS OUT
Since their formation, The Green has been a vocal supporter of Hawaiian rights and a model of what it means to be a young, modern Hawaiian. Songs like “Never,” “That’s The Way,” and “Even Before,” among many others, have become rallying cries for Hawaiian youths. Their new single “My Hawaiʻi,” released December 20 , featuring guest appearances by Sean Na'auao, Kaumakaiwa, and Kumu Hina. The band and the label are going to be donating any proceeds from the song to The Hawaiʻi [...]
NEW ORIGINAL MUSIC FROM THE EXPANDERS
The Expanders are back with a new single “Sweet and Slow” which features Kyle McDonald of Slightly Stoopid. The name “Sweet and Slow” is a reference to the band’s own songwriting process. “We like to take our time and really examine all parts of a song,” says Expanders bassist and vocalist Chiquis Lozoya. Their meticulous approach to writing also plays a part in the band’s love for using live analog tape to record. The band prefers the organic, rich sounds of analog [...]