Reggae News You Can Use For August 19, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• Dancehallmag talks to Ziggy Marley about his secrets to music industry success
• Learn how reggae legend Peter Tosh inspired the levitating emoji
• Rolling Stone posts rare “Slave Driver” video from Bob Marley and the Wailers
• Shenseea curates “Dancehall Queen” playlist as vehicle to release “Be Good” single
• Zimbabwe’s Roki picked as the face of afrobeats by Spotify

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For August 6, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• Dazed Magazine talks to Obongjayar and Sarz about the eruption of West African culture
• “Gyalis” from Capella Grey is beginning to rise on the charts
• The Jamaica Observer interviews Kabaka Pyramid about his “Victory Rock” album
• “Noise Noise Noise” is reggae-infused punk from the Last Gang
• UB40 unveil first tour dates that will showcase their new frontman Matt Doyle

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For July 28, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• Etuk Ubong talks about the next wave of Nigerian Afrobeat stars
• Lil Mama’s video for “UHOH” celebrates 90’s dancehall
• Sean Paul has joined the exclusive Pandora Billionaires Club
• Sister Carol to open for Jason Mraz on August 21 at the Rooftop Pier in NYC
• U-Roy’s “Solid Gold” debuts on US Current Reggae Albums chart

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For July 23, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• Cham inspires change in Jamaica via new educational platform Earn Your Leisure
• Gramps Morgan finds Nashville is the perfect home for his brand of reggae
• Extensive live stream options announced for 311 fall tour with Iration
• Nigerian singer/songwriter Olamidé talks about the ascent of Afrobeats
• Paramount Pictures opens casting call for lead role in new Bob Marley movie

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For July 13, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• H.E.R. reveals that she will soon be releasing a reggae album
• Jamaica’s vast music catalog should serve as dancehall resource, says Freddie McGregor
• London production of Bob Marley musical “Get Up Stand Up” announces casting
• New Protoje video for “Self Defense” single encourages women’s empowerment
• Tarrus Riley talks to the Jamaica Gleaner about his many new projects

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For July 8, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• 2021 tour of North American announced by Wizkid
• Matt Doyle to become the new lead singer for UB40
• Popcaan ends his audio hiatus with gritty new song “Find Dem”
• Reggae record from the UK label sue Chris Brown for copyright infringement
• Tarrus Riley releases reggae version “Heartbreak Anniversary” by Giveon

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For July 2, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• Epixode wins Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of Year at Vodafone Ghana Music Awards
• International Reggae Day theme of 1Love resonated across the globe
• Reggae legend Eek-A-Mouse speaks out against anti-gay lyrics in dancehall
• Shenseea posts on Instagram that her debut album is done
• Why people from Kenya have always had a healthy obsession with reggae music

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Happy International Reggae Day / July 1, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• Dennis Brown docufilm scheduled for International Reggae Day in Port Royal
• Murals of legends like Peter Tosh and Gregory Isaacs key to future of iconic Kingston street
• Pato Banton set for Friday, July 2 concert in Santa Barbara
• Rickardo ‘Shuzzr’ Smith feels that reggae and dancehall is becoming more LGBTQ tolerant
• Tiwa Savage and others pay tribute to Davido’s close aide, Obama DMW

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For June 30, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• BET Awards “Pass the Mic” performance includes Wayne Wonder and Sean Paul
• Jesse Royal talks about the weed products he can’t live without
• Shaggy’s new show on SiriusXM will mix hip-hop, dancehall and reggae
• Teejay and Inner Circle team up on “Riches wi A Pree” single
• Tessellated releases Latin-flavored “Sweeter” video that features Protoje

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For June 29, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• Duncan Campbell announces his retirement from UB40 following seizure 
• Kabaka Pyramid, Busy Signal and Keznamdi featured on new Rebelution album
• Konshens gets music credit on blockbuster F9 film
• Wizkid celebrates 10 years of music super-stardom
• Ziggy Marley and H.E.R.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For June 28, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• Etana’s new star-studded album “Pamoja” gets solid review from DancehallMag
• Mist brings on Burna Boy for summer-ready single “Rollin’”
• Multi-talented Nigerian musician Tony Peeyn releases Afrobeats EP “On Ma Way”
• Rawalty’s unique style of dancehall music sets him apart from others
• Shatta Wale endorses Gambo as the ‘future of Ghana music’

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For June 25, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• Jada Kingdom reveals new record deal and new management team
• Kelvyn Boy says he inspired the Afrobeats category at Vodafone Ghana Music Awards
• Producer Dre Skull celebrates the 10 year anniversary of Vybz Kartel’s “Kingston Story”
• Marley family to launch the first celebrity magic mushroom line
• Nigerian Afrobeats superstar D’Banj is back with new single “BANGA”

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For May 28, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• Alkaline continues his career ascension with “Top Prize” album
• Haitian roots reggae band Jahfé transcends cultural boundaries
• How cutting-edge AI tech is boosting dancehall and reggae
• Konshens contends that “Gal A Bubble” is one of greatest dancehall songs ever
• Tiara “Tia” Mills drops video for her new single “Fahrenheit”

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For May 20, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats news!

• Afrobeats finds a home in Iceland via Nigerian transplant NonyKingz
• Clarks remains the favorite choice for footwear in Jamaica
• Legendary reggae duo Sly & Robbie to release new album “Red Hills Road”
• The music of Bob Marley maintains a deep connection to Judaism
• Shatta Wale returns to social media with a bang

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For March 4, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats and Afrobeat news!

• The 10 best Bunny Wailer songs, as curated by GQ
• The Guardian releases a montage of memorable Bunny Wailer photos
• “A great loss for reggae”: Shaggy leads Bunny Wailer tributes

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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Reggae News You Can Use For March 3, 2021

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats and Afrobeat news!

• Bunny Wailer, the reggae legend who found fame with Bob Marley, has died at 73
• Jamaicans unhappy that Kanye West to receive Marcus Garvey Humanitarian Award
• Popcaan’s virtual performance with Beres Hammond captivates dancehall lovers

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.…

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