Following the release of their first ever EP, She’s Bad, brothers Shawn and Shane Stephens, who are publicly known as 2 Of A Kind, are now back in the studio working on new material.

In one of their earlier interviews, Shawn said: “the more positive words that go out in the world, the beast won’t have the strength to maintain the stronghold that him have on the people.” And with that mindset the duo are back to creating what they describe as music filled with love strong enough to devour the beast.

Having recently returned to the music industry after a very long hiatus, they are now showing their commitment to remaining consistent by working on new songs that they intend on sharing in 2022. In the meantime, they’re encouraging their fans and supporters to stream and download the She’s Bad EP.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN & DOWNLOAD “SHE’S BAD”

Won’t Get Caught Up by Luciano is the third single from the Cherry Oh Baby Reloaded Riddim compilation, produced by Zion High Music.

Luciano uses this record to remind us of who he really is; a man of principle with high moral values. On the hook he says: “I won’t get caught up in their dirty game, got to live my life in a decent way.”

Click here to stream and download the song from your preferred music platform.

Last year veteran reggae recording artist Shinehead captivated music lovers with Never Had A Dream Come True, a single published on the Peckings label in July. Now that restrictions have loosened to allow filming, the singer and his team are sharing the song’s official video as they celebrate it’s one year anniversary.

This is Shinehead‘s first music video in approximately twenty years. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.

The 32 Golden Souls’ Under a Single Sky has something to say about unity. The title alone announces this album’s ambition to not only bring together an all-star musical team that includes some of reggae’s most legendary artists, but to explore all of the eclectic sounds and styles that make up the genre.

The result is a timeless and versatile 14-track album that borrows from ska, jazz, blues, funk, soul, R&B, and 90s hip-hop to showcase the dizzying array of vibes that all fall under the umbrella of reggae, from impassioned protest songs (“Church & State”) to groovy dance numbers (“Mr. Too Fat”) to soulful love songs (“Hit Me”).

The album is the collaborative effort of 32 singers and musicians — the 32 “golden souls” —among them Winston McAnuff, Big Youth OD, Derajah, Cedric Myton, Kiddus I, Jah’Mila, and Lymie Murray. Despite being scattered across 14 different countries, the artists came together to cook up in-person chemistry in the studio, captured in rare form by Studio One-style analog recording techniques, for a sound that’s authentic, relevant, rooted in reggae tradition, and a breath of fresh air in today’s musical landscape.

With such an impressive collection of musical talent powering the album, it’s no surprise that the project attracted some of the music industry’s finest, including famed French audio engineer Dominique Blanc Francard, whose resume includes projects with David Bowie and Elton John.

The idea for the project started simply enough, as a conversation between producer Alex Ph and reggae veteran Winston McAnuff. The discussion quickly evolved into a grander vision of an album that would stay true to the roots of the genre and preserve what’s most timeless and authentic about reggae while exploring new possibilities and moving the sound forward into modernity.

The singles, out on the 26th of November 2021 include: “Tears Drop Fall” ft. Winston Mcanuff & Cedric Myton. It is a ska song that shows what the genre is capable of. The other single is “Church & State,” a track inspired by classic Kingston protest songs that proves just how versatile reggae can be, mixing fearless vocals with dramatic violins and a sample of Django Reinhardt’s “Minor Swing.”

Under a Single Sky is slated for release in 2022 from Canadian music label HBS Records.

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The brand new lyric video for Sizzla‘s trending single, Get Out A Babylon System, was just premiered on the Reggaeville platform. The song is featured on the massive reggae compilation titled Rock all Riddim, which was released at the end of August by Reggae Vibes Music.

Unlike most of his colleagues in the reggae-dancehall industry, Kalonji uses his music to inform and/or educate marginalized youths all over the world; making it more than just entertainment. He did not stray from that path in Get Out A Babylon System. The song’s objective seems to be to serve as a source of motivation for persons who are uncomfortable in the current societal structure. The clips used in the just published lyric video successfully accentuate the aforementioned point.

When asked what inspired the song, Sizzla said the following: “The slavery and all the atrocities being brought upon Black people over the centuries to present. The deterioration of the moral and ethical values of our black people and still being held in such a bond onto this time of pandemic.”

The thirteen-track Rock All Riddim also features Richie Spice, Snatcha Lion, Fiyaneer, Jah Cure, Lutan Fyah, Turbulence, Bescenta, Anthony B, Dreama, Powerman, Kendallaz and Rufftop Rock I. It is available for streaming and download on all music platforms.

CLICK HERE OR ON THE IMAGE ABOVE TO WATCH THE LYRIC VIDEO

We are just learning that Terence Wilson, who is publicly known as Astro, a former member of the popular British band UB40, has passed away.

Although an actual cause of death was not given, the statement that was made public by his camp did say that he succumbed to a very short illness. He was only 64 years old.

Veteran reggae artist Everton Blender has announced that he will be kicking off his Can’t Take My Space Midwest Tour (U.S.A) in March 2022.

According to the singer, he and his team will hit cities like Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Kentucky, Columbus, Chicago, Michigan, Indiana, Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin and more over a two month period.

Persons wanting additional information about this tour are being asked to contact Blender‘s management via his website.