THE SKINTS VIDEO: Exclusive video interview with The Skints during their first tour in Italy...enjoy it!

Check out the brand new EP "Lifted" from Romain Virgo which debuted at the number three position behind Bob Marley on the iTunes reggae chart.

The 25-year-old Jamaican singer-songwriter Romain Virgo returns with a brand new EP Lifted on VP Records. Virgo unveils hope behind darkness on this concsious 8-song set filled with social commentary.

He holds strong with "God Inna Mi Corner" and weeds out fake friends on "Fade Away" featuring dancehall artist Assassin. While showcasing his dee-jay skills on the EDM-tinged reggae track "Badder Man," he reveals the gripping realities of a rudeboy and opts for a different way of life. "I don't mix up with da criminal dem, me a gwan stick to mi gal dem. I don't care who a buss this, who a buss that, me don't want no strap," as he sings in the song's closing lyrics.

To pay homage to his ladies, Virgo then offers a few ballads on his EP - including his latest romancer "Stars Across The Sky," his Sam Smith cover of "Stay With Me" (which recieved over 2.4 mil YouTube views for its accompanying visual) and " Soul Provider" (racking in nearly 4 mil YouTube video views). This will give listeners a feel of his 2016 album entitled Love Sick (VP Records), which is a heartfelt collection mostly comprised of love songs.

Lifted follows his critically acclaimed 2012 album The System, which was described as "striking" (Washington Post), "high-quality" (BBC) and "smooth and engaging" (New York Times). Billboard also proclaimed he has "empowering messages over misogynistic and violent lyrics, intricately textured one-drop rhythms instead of frenetic digital beats" and he has "found an appreciative, multi-generational audience."

LISTEN UP Steel Pulse Fans. David Hinds joins film director Yoni Gal and Oscar® nominated producer, Mike Lerner, to ask for assistance in finishing the film about Steel Pulse's 40-year legacy. 'Dreadtown' has been in the making for several years and fans have been eagerly awaiting its release. Hours of unseen archive and footage has been discovered and sourced from friends, family and fans of Steel Pulse.

We’re just about to step over the finish line, to put the film in cinemas in 2016. But we need your support to do that.

Reggae.Today meets Tanya Stephens in Bari during her new European Tour. Nice performance from the queen of reggae singing all the most famous hits in a row and going out in style with the immortal Bob Marley's Redemption Song. We had a little talk with her right after the show. She told us about how this year 2015 went, and sent a huge Big Up for the italian band Mellow Mood and her dear friend Shuga. Thanks Tanya, you always give us positive energy!

BASS ODYSSEY VIDEO: Exclusive Video Interview with Bass Odyssey @ Reggae.Today (Casalabate Music Festival 2015). Bass Odyssey in Salento told us about the memories of Squingy, the legendary Alexandra, about the djs who performed with this great sound system over the years and the partecipation of Heavy Hammer to the Jamaica Sound Fest 2015. 

Nice talk with Shuga, wonderful voice on the new reggae scene.She speaks about her musical journey in reggae music and give us some island vibes. Check it out!

Greensleeves, in conjunction with One Love Books, is proud to present 'Clarks in Jamaica' the album tie-in with Al Fingers' critically acclaimed book of the same name which chronicles the celebrated status of Clarks shoes in Jamaica.

Al, who compiled the CD and recently gave a talk on the subject at the V&A says, "Growing up in England I've always been fascinated by the Jamaican love of Clarks shoes and the way the brand is referenced within reggae and dancehall music. Vybz Kartel's tune 'Clarks' brought the phenomenon to many people's attention in 2010, but the relationship goes back a lot longer, and I wanted to bring attention to that, highlighting the work of artists such as Dillinger and Little John who sang about Clarks many years before.

Debut album "Diamond Sox" from Iba Mahr, one of the stars of Jamaica's roots rebirth movement, will be available in stores November 20th.
Diamond Sox the album includes the original title track and the remix version of the 2014 YouTube video hit (with over 500,000 views combined.) The album features appearances from Tarrus Riley, Jah 9, Jah Mali, Dean Fraser and Capleton. Iba Mahr's successful 2014 -2015 performances at Reggae Sumfest, Rebel Salute, Sting, Western Consciousness, Air Jamaica's Jazz and Blues Festival have made him an in demand live act within the Caribbean, USA and European touring circuit.

Dancehall Singles Vol.18 is the new playlist from Reggae.Today with the latest bashment hits. This playlist includes big tunes from dancehall stars like Vybz Kartel, Popcaan, Mavado, Sud Sound System, Gappy Ranks, Alkaline and many more! Turn up the volume and enjoy our new selection! 

Reggae.Today meets Capleton in Salento, Italy. The King of fire speaks about his mission in reggae music and special combo with StephenMarley and Sizzla for Rockstone already a new milestone in the reggae music today. Check it!

Summer 2015 witnessed an historical moment, as the Catch A Fire tour saw three of Reggae's legendary families share a nightly stage. Morgan Heritage, Damian Marley, Stephen Marley, and Tarrus Riley, along with special guests, Jo Mersa Marley, Jemere Morgan, Skip Marley and Black Am I, delivered stellar performances from Philadelphia, New York, Washington, Virginia, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Nevada and California among other North American states.

Night after night fans came out and were fully rewarded with high energy familiar reggae sounds. From traditional reggae and roots, to up-tempo dancehall, the intensity and passion translated to the fans as they sang in unison. By all accounts Catch A Fire surpassed expectation, It was a tour to remember!

"No one can deny the Catch A Fire Tour went down in history as a powerful statement about Reggae music out of Jamaica. What made it really special for us on the road was the atmosphere that surrounded the tour. It didn't feel like work. It felt like we were hanging out with family each and every day. This tour should be an example of the unity we need to take our music to larger audiences. Not only for Jamaican based Reggae artist but Reggae artist around the globe." - Morgan Heritage

Popular ZJ Chrome's Cr203 Records presents yet another blockbuster riddim with "Let's Rock This Riddim". The star studded riddim features international dancehall star Vybz Kartel with "Rock It" featuring Zagga, and "Stop Follow Me Up" featuring ZJ Chrome himself, Mavado with "Shadow", Agent Sasco "Starlights", Tifa "Ratings", Kranium "What We Need", Chilando "Another Man" and Nikomatic with "Dancing Vibes". Distributed by 21st Hapilos Digital, "Let's Rock This Riddim" is available on all major online stores such as iTunes. @zjchrome Check it out!

"Criminal" is the fifth video from my third studio album Ancient Future, and it was important to me that it was presented as a lyric video. The lyrics are loaded with historical references and touches on some very serious issues in Jamaica's political landscape. In my opinion, it is one of the most important songs on Ancient Future! #Protoje

Making waves on the music scene, multi-talented recording artist Kevin Lloyd has released his latest single "Sweet Reggae Music". "Music as a universal language allows me to communicate with every race, creed and color." stated Kevin. Produced under his own imprint label Kevin Lloyd Music and distributed by 21st Hapilos Digital, "Sweet Reggae Music" is available on all major online stores such as iTunes. @kevinlloydmusic

Kevin Lloyd - Sweet Reggae Music (2015)

Reggae Singles Vol.11 is the new playlist from Reggae.Today with the latest reggae hits. This playlist includes big tunes from reggae stars like Tiken Jah Fakoly, Don Carlos, Sizzla, Xana Romeo, Gappy Ranks, Bambaata Marley and many more! Turn up the volume and enjoy our new selection!

Urban Poet is a Masterpiece that Junior Kelly describes as “More Reggae”, which is a melting pot culminating with incredible live riddims, exciting musicianship and vocal artistry at its best. For the production of the album Junior Kelly teamed up with Irievibrations Records from Vienna, Austria and claims it as his best work to date and is extremely happy with the outcome, as it is the first time he was able to have such artistic freedom. He states “it was an absolute pleasure working with Irievibrations as they listened to me and gave me full autonomy to express myself.”

Dancehall Singles Vol.17 is the new playlist from Reggae.Today with the latest bashment hits. This playlist includes big tunes from dancehall stars like Elephant Man, Sizzla, Beenie Man, Busy Signal, Vybz Kartel, Bounty Killer, Demarco, Popcaan, Sean Paul and many more! Turn up the volume and enjoy our new selection!

Trinidadian soca star Bunji Garlin and Jamaican Grammy-winning reggae artist Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley team up on "The Message," a passionate forward-thinking song fighting for the souls of our youth and the future generation. Check it!

The two Caribbean artists merge soca, dancehall and reggae into a universal sound on this world cry anthem, produced by Philip "Jr. Blender" Meckseper. They go verse for verse addressing society's illls and Marley delivers a powerful hook aspiring for change. "There is music in your soul, minerals in your soil, children full of beauty worth way much more than oil. While history unfolds, don't let the good things spoil, oh no."

Bunji Garlin gives more insight behind the collaboration."We recorded this song at Gong's studio in Florida. It was a 4am studio session after we spent about an hour and a half just talking and getting a vibe off of each other's knowledge, views and energies. I appreciate the project and artist because we were able to let both our musical backgrounds work for us to execute this. It is almost a fable to see the son of reggae legend and also a legend in his own right and artist of the soca genre meld so effortlessly."

Marley is slated to perform in Garlin's homeland on October 30th, 2015 in Tobago at Pigeon Point (Colours Of Reggae) and October 31st, 2015 in Trinidad at Hasley Crawford Stadium (Reggae On The Bay Presents Hennessy Artistry).

Bunji Garlin & Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley - The Message (2015)

Nella più grande manifestazione reggae del Sud Italia, il Casalabate Music Festival, ritorna l’ immancabile appuntamento con Sir David Rodigan, che apre il suo show “accendendo” la folla con le maggiori hits dei Sud Sound System. Un vero e proprio tributo alla band che da oltre vent’anni è impegnata ad esportare il Salento tutto il mondo, senza mai dimenticare le proprie radici.  Ed è da questo messaggio dei Sud che il deejay inglese accende il ferragosto salentino, dopo il concerto della splendida Mitzie ‘Shuga’ Campbell, la giovane talentuosa cantante giamaicana, il set della grande famiglia di selecta e dj giamaicani Bass Odyssey e l’intramontabile Richie Stephens.

Rito di passaggio nelle fasi di transizione dell'umanità e consolazione per mente, anima e corpo. Nandu Popu dei Sud Sound System racconta in esclusiva per Reggae.Today le origini della danza tra i verdi ulivi del Salento, volteggiando tra storia e mito.

You already know what it is. Reggae Gold, VP's annual compilation featuring the biggest names and the hottest tunes in reggae and dancehall, is back with the 2015 installment. This year's set does not disappoint with hits like Gyptian's "All On Me," dancehall star Busy Signal's "Text Message," overnight sensation Gully Bop's "My God Dem Nuh Bad Like We," and badman Ding Dong's "Syvah." DL those tracks now and check the full tracklisting below:

Festival Jam Riddim! That’s the name  you can’t forget! The new production of Adriatic Sound from Salento another time from tracks taken from Move up album of Rankin Lele & Papa Leu. Check it out!

Music video by Major Lazer (feat. Ellie Goulding & Tarrus Riley performing "Powerful". Check it out!

Major Lazer - Powerful (feat. Ellie Goulding & Tarrus Riley) (Official Music Video)

Exclusive Video Interview with Dancehall Soldiers @ Reggae.Today...check it out!

After the concert is done, the dance lock up, where do you go? Chimney Records invites you to the "After Party" Riddim to party with Grammy Award winners Sean Paul with "Ganja Mi Smoke" and Beenie Man "We Run Road", Agent Sasco "Everybody Rock", Demarco "Who The Hell Cares", Popcaan "Inna Di Lobby", Tarrus Riley "Good Family, Good Friends", Aidonia IV "No Man To Mi Spilff", I Octane "Get Gyal", Alkaline "Living It Up", Chi Ching Ching "Coob Dem Up" and Chilando "everything Check". Distributed by 21st Hapilos Digital, "After Party Riddim" is available now. @chimneyrecords

John John Records presents "Fragrance Riddim". The musical aromatic riddim features the star studded lineup of Grammy award winners Shaggy with "Jockey", Beenie Man "Real Man" and "Tropical Wine", hit single by Bounty Killer "Pants & Skirts", Demarco featuring Jovi Rockwell "Formula", Mr.Vegas "Good Girl", Ikaya "Lenient Wife" and Serani with the title track "Fragrance". "Fragrance Riddim" is available on iTunes distributed by 21st Hapilos Digital. @johnjohnawful

Jah Cure has released his new studio album “The Cure” July 10, 2015, (VP Records). Recently hailed by NPR as “a voice that sounds as if he’s wringing out passion from every note” and once described by the Los Angeles Times as “a brilliant crooner of Bob Marley-esque love-and-peace reggae,” the Jamaican-born singer has long been recognized as one of the island’s greatest voices.
With his beguiling vocals and soulful conviction, Cure effortlessly blends street poetry and sufferer’s tales with beautiful love ballads into one cohesive collection. The 13-track set is a return to roots reggae and lover’s rock with R&B and pop-fused elements.
Jah Cure co-produced the entire album with the help of reggae producers like Christopher “Sketch” Carey, Clive Hunt, Llmar “Riff Raff” Brown, Justin “Jus Bus” Nation and Trevor “Baby G” Washington James.
“The Cure” features recent hits like his #1 reggae chart-topping John Legend cover “All of Me” (which received over 5 million YouTube views), “Rasta” (currently #1 on Clinton Lindsay’s NY reggae singles chart), “That Girl” and “Life We Live” as well as brand new singles including “No Friend of Mine” “Made In California,”  “I Surrender” and many more.

Jah Cure’s multi-faceted story of struggle and love is intertwined into “The Cure.”

    “My struggles made me who I am today. That’s why I sing with feelings, it comes from my heart cause I feel the pain. Who feels it knows it,”  he states.

Cure did not have the typical road to stardom. The Montego Bay native just began his musical career, with reggae veterans like Capleton, Sizzla and Beres Hammond taking him under his wing, when it came to a screeching halt after a controversial case that led to incarceration.

However, Cure’s popularity rose to new heights during this time, becoming one of the fastest rising reggae stars worldwide. He was able to secure professional recording equipment and released multiple albums (Free Jah Cure, Ghetto Life and Freedom Blues) for worldwide distribution before his release in 2007.
Since then, Cure has continued to top the reggae charts with hits and has released several albums “True Reflections,” “The Universal Cure” and “World Cry.” His latter album featured collaborations with Rick Ross and Jazmine Sullivan, blending hip-hop, pop and R&B into his sound.

On his upcoming album “The Cure,” fans can also hear this multi-genre influence while he stays true to his roots. His evolved sound creates a well-rounded album that will resonate with roots reggae listeners and R&B lovers alike.

Dancehall Singles Vol.16 is the new playlist from Reggae.Today with the latest bashment hits. This playlist includes big tunes from dancehall stars like Busy Signal, Vybz Kartel, Bounty Killer, Demarco, Popcaan, Sean Paul and many more! Turn up the volume and enjoy our new selection!