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In spring 2015 under their own CTBC Music Group imprint label, Morgan Heritage released “Strictly Roots,” their anticipated tenth studio album. The chart topping album debuted to rave reviews while amassing various recognition and awards including the coveted Grammy for Best Reggae Album.

To mark the journey of the award winning album, the band intensively toured worldwide to sold out venues, and offered an insight to fans with multiple mini documentaries from their worldly travels. And now to the delight of music lovers and just in time for the holiday season, Morgan Heritage is releasing “Strictly Roots, the Deluxe Edition” on December 9th, 2016.

Morgan Heritage “Strictly Roots Deluxe Edition” is now available for pre-order.

Track Listing

Strictly Roots
Child of Jah (feat. Chronixx)
Light It Up (feat. Jo Mersa Marley)
Rise and Fall
Perform and Done
So Amazing (feat. J Boog, Jemere Morgan & Gil Sharone)
Wanna Be Loved (feat. Eric Rachmany)
Why Dem Come Around
We Are Warriors (feat. Bobby Lee)
Put It On Me
Sunday Morning
Celebrate Life
Keep On Jammin’ (feat. Shaggy)
Talk Dem Ah Talk
Lion Order
Come Fly (feat. Flogging Molly)
Rise Up
Light It Up (Silencyde Remix) (feat. Jo Mersa Marley)
Light It Up (Guido Craveiro Remix) (feat. Jo Mersa Marley)
Light It Up (Dubmatix Blaze Up Remix) (feat. Jo Mersa Marley)

Article par Nat Ladiva

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KEYTA est un jeune artiste martiniquais qui a sorti un tube cet ete sur le “Crown love riddim.” Ses affluents sont bases sur le reggae dancehall.

Mais il a une facilite a se positionner sur les rythmes TRAPP ou COMPA. KEYTA fait parti de la generation qui renouvelle reggae musique et ses ambiance. Son nouvel EP sortira courant 2017. Cliquez ici ou sur l’image ci-dessus pour regarder la vidéo.

324 New Empire presents the much anticipated EP by conscious reggae artist Turbulence. The name of the of the EP is “Jah Is The Only Way Out.”

It was officially released on November 18th and features the following track: “Jah Is The Only Way Out,” “Love You Like I Do,” “Bout a Mil,” “Cry For Help” and “Oh No.” Distributed by 21st Hapilos Digital, “Jah Is The Only Way Out” EP is now available on all major online digital music stores such as iTunes.

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Wurl Rootz Band is thrilled to announce the release of their debut single You Move Me Baby featuring Mikey General, available in the most popular digital stores around the world such as, iTunes, Amazon Music, Google Play, Spotify etc..

Wurl Rootz members kept true to their heritage with the new single. The vibe is fresh and distinctive with an authentic reggae groove. Reggae music lovers from around the globe will have the option to select their favorite version of the single as there are four mixes inclusive in the release. The original mix, the instrumental mix, the video mix and the dub mix. It’s a strictly positive vibe package with music that touches deep in the soul. The single is taken from the band’s up and coming album, scheduled for release summer 2017.

Putting out a quality product was the driving force behind the project. As such, the initial track for the single was laid at the world renown, Tuff Gong Recording Studio by Oniel “Mondays” Smith. The band also worked with one of Jamaica’s top industry talent, Mr. Grub Cooper of Stage Recording Studio, who arranged and sung harmony vocals on the track with additional recordings done by Douglas “Doug” Flanigan. Courtland “Gizmo” White was also a key player in getting the sound quality up to industry standards. Mixing and balancing was done by Micah Henry of SC-21 Productions and the mastering was done at Anchor Recordings Studio, (one of Jamaica’s premier studios) by Mario “Syantis” Lawrence.

The band has made the business decision to independently release their own work. They are managed by a former Universal Music Group Finance Manager with extensive knowledge in the business aspect of the music industry. The team works extremely well together fostering trust and respect all the way around.

The project was well received by pre-release sampling groups. Mikey General stated “The dub mix tuff! We have a good product to run with.” Another reviewer stated “The video mix is a hit for sure”!

Andrew Tosh

Rastafari Rootzfest™, the first legally exempt ganja event in Jamaica, was designed as a celebration of indigenous Rastafari livity including the spiritual and physical importance of cannabis as a sacramental herb.  The second staging of Rastafari Rootzfest™ returns to Long Bay Beach Park in global ganja capital Negril from December 9-11, 2016.  The three day and night festival opens at 12noon daily and will feature over 50 exhibitors and top ital food brands in the Ganja Expo and Rasta Village.

Addressing the audience at the festival’s Kingston media launch, Rastafari Rootzfest CEO Ras Iyah V, announced the line-up for two nights of signature Reggae concerts on the beach with a solid lineup of Jamaican talent taking the stage December 9^th and 10^th including – Freddie McGregor, Half Pint, Sister Carol, Protoje, Richie Spice, Andrew Tosh, Chezidek, Lutan Fyah, Dre Island, Daweh Congo, Sevana and Yvad backed by the Hi-Grade Band. Nyahbinghi House drummers and guest djs will provide an ongoing soundtrack for festival guests, from the extensive catalogue of Rastafari chants and anthems to the countless cannabis themed recordings created by Reggae artistes such as Peter Tosh whose international ganja anthem ‘Legalize It’, is celebrating its 40^th anniversary this year.

This year’s seminar series will be presented in association with Oaksterdam University, the festival’s International Education Partner and America’s first cannabis college. Topics will be explored through two growers workshops and 10 seminars on a various aspects including Investment, Standards, Innovation and Technology. Rastafari Rootzfest is committed to enabling the growth of Jamaica’s cannabis, tourism, wellness and entertainment industries through the participation of indigenous and grassroots people in the new green economy. The festival offers opportunities for networking, exposure to best practices and global research trends as well as investment and educational opportunities. 

Ganjamaica Cup cannabis competition has been launched and growers island-wide are invited to enter and showcase indigenous plant strains to be judged by an expert panel.   The cup is open to resident and non-resident growers partnering with Jamaican growers and entry fee is J$10,000/submission with a completed entry form. Submissions are open to December 2, 2016 and the winners will be recognized at the festival’s awards ceremony on Sunday at 5pm.   Rastafari Rootzfest™ is sponsored by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Alpha Cat, Yellow Bird Resort, Skunk Magazine, Bess FM, IRIE FM and endorsed by the Jamaica Tourist Board, Negril Chamber of Commerce and the Westmoreland Hemp & Ganja Farmers Association (WHGFA) and approved by the Ministry of Justice.  Production partners are John Swaby Entertainment, Reggae 360X, Kush Art, Janai Productions, Ganjagram, Goffe Law Office and Villa Loyola.

Tickets go on sale island-wide on November 25th at Fontana Pharmacies and Western Sports Centre Negril. Must be 18 years or older to attend. ID required.

For more info visit http://www.rastafarirootzfest.com/

Etana kicked off her “Forever Reggae Tour” on November 16th. She is joined by both Iba Mahr & Fyahkin. Below are all the remaining dates, cities and venues. Get a ticket, get out there and support Jamaica’s Reggae music.

Nov. 24 – Minneapolis – Wilebski’s Blues Saloon
Nov. 25 – Kansas City – KZ’s Night Club
Nov. 26 – St. Louis – Cherokee Performing Arts Center
Nov. 27 – Chicago – Wild Hare
Dec. 02 – Michigan – Kola Lounge
Dec. 03 – Pittsburgh – Club Taboo
Dec. 05 – Knoxville – Pour House
Dec. 07 – Rhode Island – The Parlor
Dec. 08 – Boston – Brighton Music Hall
Dec. 09 – Washington DC – Howard Theatre
Dec. 10 – Cincinnati – Elegant Event Center
Dec. 11 – New York – Milk River