Shane Carrick

Damian Marley, Tarrus Riley, Wayne Marshall & TOK – "Independence"

In honor and celebration of Jamaica's 50th independence anniversary today, Damian Marley, Tarrus Riley, Wayne Marshall and TOK released "Independence" – a dancehall play on the Jamaican national anthem that questions the…

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Jimmy Cliff – "Ruby Soho"

Musical throwback is the trend these days and now Jimmy Cliff, one of the last reggae giants from Bob Marley-era Jamaica, rewinds his sound with his new album Rebirth. With…

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The Archives – "Ghetto Gone Uptown" (Feat. Ras Puma & Lenney Kurlou)

Thievery Corporation's Eric Hilton went on a quest to explore the roots of reggae. Hilton formed The Archives, a side project for him at the time, with the intent of…

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Matisyahu – Spark Seeker [Album Stream]

How should I categorize this album? Electronic-hip-hop-fancehall-pop-world? Matisyahu's genre bending album, Spark Seeker was officially released today. It has hip-hop elements, use of traditional Middle Eastern instrumentation, electronic production, dancehall riddims,…

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Da Professor – "Skanking and Rocking" (Feat. Protoje)

This slipped through the cracks way back in January. Da Professor explodes onto the reggae scene with The Laboonratory, a nice-vibes record full of what he calls "feel-good music, world music,…

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Midnite – Children of Jah [Album]

With almost 40 of Midnite's albums presently on my hard drive, I was sure my hard drive was going to explode after adding their latest album. I'm pretty sure their…

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Easy Star All-Stars – "Billie Jean" (Feat. Luciano)

Michael Jackson is the newest focus for the reggae cover kings Easy Star All-Stars. Their new tribute album Thrillah will be released August 28. On this record the All-Stars are joined by…

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Hollie Cook – "That Very Night Dub"

Hollie Cook has got music in her blood. She is the daughter of Sex Pistols drummer Paul Cook and her mother Jeni Cook sang in The Culture Club. Her roots are…

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Matisyahu – "I Believe in Love" [Video]

July 17th. Matisyahu. New Album. Spark Seeker. The "I Believe in Love" preview was released today on YouTube. This song has a bouncy reggae beat full of synths and Matisyahu's…

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Mr. Vegas – "Sweet and Dandy"

2012 marks the 50th anniversary of Jamaica's independence and Mr. Vegas celebrates this milestone with a tribute release entitled Sweet Jamaica. Today I'm sharing "Sweet and Dandy", a classic reggae tune…

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Perfect Giddimani – "Journey of 1000 Miles" [Album]

Perfect Giddimani just dropped his newest album, Journey of 1000 Miles. On this record, the Bobo Ashanti reggae rocker's lyrics are organic and awash with his rasta beliefs but lie,…

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Politik Nai – "Hors La Loi"

Politik Nai, rising out of the Caribbean underground, is on the brink of worldwide success. Turn on the radio in Martinique, Guadeloupe, or Guyane and you'll hear his song, "Hors…

Damian Marley, Tarrus Riley, Wayne Marshall & TOK – "Independence"

Jimmy Cliff – "Ruby Soho"

The Archives – "Ghetto Gone Uptown" (Feat. Ras Puma & Lenney Kurlou)

Matisyahu – Spark Seeker [Album Stream]

Da Professor – "Skanking and Rocking" (Feat. Protoje)

Midnite – Children of Jah [Album]

Easy Star All-Stars – "Billie Jean" (Feat. Luciano)

Hollie Cook – "That Very Night Dub"

Matisyahu – "I Believe in Love" [Video]

Mr. Vegas – "Sweet and Dandy"

Perfect Giddimani – "Journey of 1000 Miles" [Album]

Politik Nai – "Hors La Loi"

Frances Baker weaves ethereal and hauntingly feminine vibe on 'Isabella’s House'

Ilona shares the dance floor with “She’s the Black Tide”

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