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FeelFree – “Big Shot Man” (Video)

Categories: The Latest, Video, World Music|Tags: Dub, Reggae, Review (EN)|

FeelFree – “Big Shot Man”
(Video)

“”FeelFree” new single in Reggae mood and protesting spirit. Lyrics full of meaning in a song with fighting attitude against control and human manipulation. The sound that gives courage and can replace our lost energy. Don’t miss it.”

-Nagamag.com

Big Shot Man” the latest single from FeelFree unloads a full lyrical clip into the greed-fueled, divisive culture that has pervaded American politics for far too long. This rootsy protest anthem from the D.C. based band features FeelFree’s hard-hitting horns and a memorable chorus that sings, “we will never be afraid, though you wanna manipulate, we love what you hate, and we’ll build what you break.

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Anna Aarons – A Perfect Day (Spotify)

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Anna Aarons – A Perfect Day
(Spotify)

“The song -a Perfect Day- does everything, that even a minute of former melancholy and doubt goes into oblivion. It brings a lyrical mood. It is very unusual to hear female vocals in Reggae, but a spontaneous smile appears on the face and the mood instantly goes into a plus!”

“Песня -A Perfect Day- делает всё, чтобы даже минута прежней меланхолии и сомнений ушла в небытие и вырисовывалось лирическое настроение. Очень необычно слышать женский вокал в жанре reggae, от чего улыбка самопроизвольно появляется на лице и настроение мгновенно уходит в плюс!”

-Nagamag.com

“I’m walking way above cloud 9, making my own sunshine” is the opening line of “A Perfect Day”, a feel-good happy song performed by London singer songwriter Anna Aarons.

Fusing lively cumbia with reggae beats and the most gorgeous ukulele sounds, Anna Aarons delivers a pick me up song that gently lifts everyone’s mood into a happier space and blows away the worries of the day to day. Her nonchalant vocal style appeals with her casual directness coupled with sensual melodic finesse. Gentle yet infectious reggae beats add a bounce to everyone’s step. The catchy singalong chorus perfectly expresses the universal mantra to happiness: “everything is A-OK, oh what a perfect day”.

https://www.instagram.com/annaaa_sings/

Anna Aarons specialises in a brand of commercial yet authentic and soulful indie-pop. Her distinctive voice is partnered with dynamic bass, driving percussion and jazzy electric guitar on her last single ‘Words’ and previous offerings ‘Her’ and ‘Since You Went Away’, both of which celebrate female figures in Anna’s life. In her music, she has conveyed her sanguine ability, touching on dark themes such as grief in the lyrics and uplifting them with jazz-threaded kinetic production.

Inspired by Amy Winehouse, Anna has sold out multiple shows at Pizza Express Live performing her tribute to the late soul superstar. She began to develop a name for herself by busking on the London Underground, and her talent helped her reach the Quarterfinals of the Isle of Wight New Blood Competition. Now, she is delivering captivating new music that is indicative of her dazzling potential.

Bor Luos, Brittney Bouchard – Move Along (Spotify)

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Bor Luos, Brittney Bouchard – Move Along
(Spotify)

“Emotional glow comming from exceptional sound and a strong vocal duet. A successful combination of metaphoricity and at the same time simplicity of text, dynamic melody and motive. -Bor Luos and Brittney Bouchard- released their new creation, which will stay with us for a long time.”

“Эмоциональный накал закрепляется нарастающей музыкой и сильным вокальным дуэтом. Удачное сочетание метафоричности и в то же время простоты текста, динамичной мелодии и мотива. -Bor Luos и Brittney Bouchard- подарили нам своё новое творение, которое останется с вами на долгие времена. ”

-Nagamag.com

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Tukuleur, Adiouza – Taamunaala – Radio Edit (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, The Latest, World Music|Tags: Adiouza, Afro-fusion, Afro-pop, Afrobeats, Review (EN-RU), Tukuleur, World Music (African)|

Tukuleur, Adiouza – Taamunaala – Radio Edit
(Spotify)

“-Taamunaala- pleases not only with its rhythm and wave components, but also with a sense of reasonableness. Amazing work and bewitching vocal skills from -Tukuleur & Adiouza-. The composition shimmer with guitar solos and multifaceted percussion, creating a harmony of sounds. The real magic is here.”

“-Taamunaala- радует не только своей ритмикой и интонационной составляющей, но и смысловой продуманностью. Потрясающая работа и завораживающее вокальное мастерство дуэта -Tukuleur и Adiouza-. Композиция, в которой переливаются гитарные соло и многогранная перкуссия, образуя гармонию звуков. Настоящая магия.”

-Nagamag.com

Influenced by his African roots, Oumar Sall is the founder of the Afro-Pop band Tukuleur. He is the lead singer, songwriter and producer, in addition to the founder of the Adunaworld Record Label. Oumar's music is a unique blend of African and urban influences, as well as soul, pop and hip-hop music. The melodies are sung in a number of languages, including Fulani, French, English, Wolof and other West African languages. The new release, TAAMUNAALA Feat Adiouza - is a prelude to the release of their full album scheduled for spring 2021. TAAMUNAALA is a modern duet featuring the beautiful Senegalese voice of Adiouza.

Buku Wise – NevermindMe (Spotify)

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Buku Wise – NevermindMe
(Spotify)

“A foot-tapping, head-nodding blend of reggae & hip hop with a heartfelt message to those that didn’t pay attention the first time around. ‘Nevermind’ by ‘Buku’ has that Mega Hit, always on the radio kind of feel & polished production. This is going to be a biggy – You heard it here first.”

-Nagamag.com

Nevermind Me is a smash hit by Buku Wise that reminds those who didn’t take noticed before but now the tables have shifted. Great Song

Balance Beta – Solomon’s Temple (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, The Latest, World Music|Tags: Balance Beta, Organic House, Review (EN)|

Balance Beta – Solomon’s Temple
(Spotify)

“Take a journey through exotic musical landscapes and imagine tales of mystery and suspense. Cross scorching deserts on camels to find ‘Solomon’s Temple’ and the unimaginable treasure that lies within. Join ‘Balance Beta’ for their organic house fuelled journey and don’t forget the sun block.”

-Nagamag.com

Solomon's Temple is a bit darker than our other Organica stuff but still incorporates a lot of the traditional middle eastern instrumentation. We wanted to get the atmosphere of an ancient desert going through some turmoil but with some electronic elements ingrained

https://www.instagram.com/balancebeta

Balance Beta - an electronic music duo based in the UK.

Nathan Harrington – Sleeping On Your Side (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, The Latest, World Music|Tags: Nathan Harrington, Reggae, Review (EN)|

Nathan Harrington – Sleeping On Your Side
(Spotify)

“Roots Reggae with a liberal helping of rock rhythms and melodious vocals. Nathan Harrington and the band switching between vibes with a slick intoxicating finesse. ‘Sleeping On Your Side’ is a high energy song about a toxic love affair that will have the dance floor filled in no time.”

-Nagamag.com

"We’ve all had those toxic relationships where you make excuses for your other, not realizing the drain and fatigue it puts on your mind, body and spirit until it’s too late. ‘SOYS’ is a song that takes you through one of these relationships, the highs and lows of a break up. But ends with clarity being restored. It’s never easy going through a breakup, especially when there was so much love. But you can’t hang on to a feeling that has faded.”

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With a sound that is uniquely his own, Nathan Harrington combines elements of Roots and Reggae to bring a bold and captivating sound to life. Deeply influenced by artists like Black Uruhu, Steel Pulse, Bob Marley, and Toots & the Maytals, his musical inspiration helps to hone his tone while contemporary influences like Rebelution and Slightly Stoopid point him towards the next generation of CaliRoots artists. “The music I make is meant to heal people. Reggae holds a high vibration, and I believe it can pull people away from the darkness,” shares Harrington.

Creating a new wave of sound, when it comes to songwriting, living is Nathan’s biggest intrigue. Whether it’s exploring nature on a hike, surfing the sea, or channeling meditation, it’s what truly inspires home to open and his eyes and see, and his ears to hear. Aside from singing, Nathan plays instruments such as guitar, bass, piano, ukulele, and percussion. He’s shared the bill with artists such as Jacob Collier, 2 Chains, Shawn Mendes, Sabrina Carpenter and Jed’s A Millionaire to name a few. Nathan has also been in numerous modeling campaigns and was cast in Jordan Peele’s movie “US”.

Jesse Royal – Rich Forever featuring Vybz Kartel (Video)

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Jesse Royal – Rich Forever featuring Vybz Kartel
(Video)

“Melodious work with transitions that can warm the soul. The pleasant voice of -Jesse Royal- awakens some very vivid emotions. Song suitable for romance of a different nature; whether it’s sun-drenched beaches or incandescent ambient street light lamps in front of your favourite window.”

“Мелодичные и согревающие душу музыкальные переходы, приятный голосом -Jesse Royal- дарит в совокупности очень яркие эмоции. Песня подходящая для романтики самого разного характера; будь то залитые солнцем раскалённые пляжи или рассеянный свет уличных фонарей напротив любимого окна.”

-Nagamag.com

Jesse Royal releases the music video for “Rich Forever” featuring dancehall’s self-proclaimed “World Boss” Vybz Kartel. The latest single from his anticipated second album Royal, out June 11, 2021 via Easy Star Records, carries the message that riches do not only reside in physical objects, but in hard work and faith.

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Directed by Xtreme Arts, the video portrays Jesse Royal as King Midas, where he turns rags to riches through his touch. Xtreme explains, “We both collectively with Romeich came up with the concept of the Midas touch. Midas touch is simply uplifting someone’s life with a single touch. Everyone deserves to look and feel like they are the best at their job or who they are as a person. We all are rich in some way, not just money but mostly, in love.”

Jesse explains “the song is a conversation about the restoration of our royalty, reclaiming dignity. We must always be our brothers’ keeper and you don’t leave your brother in the mud. You remind your brother of who he is, not who they tell him to be, not who he sometimes might want to be. But who he is! We are all carefully crafted creatures of the universe and there’s nothing that can hold us back. We’re rich forever.”

The video was shot in the hills of Kingston, Jamaica and features cameos from dancehall star Popcaan and reggae contemporary Protoje, who is also featured on “LionOrder” from Jesse’s upcoming album.

https://orcd.co/Royal

ABOUT JESSE ROYAL

Jesse Royal is an internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, performer, and recording artist from Kingston, Jamaica. Renowned for his numerous 21st century reggae anthems including “Modern Day Judas,” which rails against bad minded people and 2015’s “Finally,” which was written in recognition of the long overdue decriminalization of marijuana in Jamaica, Rastafarian singer/songwriter/musician Jesse Royal is one of the island’s most charismatic young talents. His debut album Lily of Da Valley (2017) hit #1 on the U.S. Billboard Reggae Album chart, and his eagerly-awaited follow up LP Royal will drop June 11, 2021. Both albums are released by Easy Star Records. Through vivid storytelling rooted in the belief of a universal truth, his music carries a message of hope, strength, love, and consciousness. Not just a musician, Jesse Royal is a father, a community activist, a thought leader, and a global citizen guided by his spirituality and sense of righteousness. Over the course of his career, Jesse Royal has been blessed to collaborate and create with some of the world’s most respected artists, musicians, and producers including Sean Paul, Vybz Kartel, Protoje, Chronixx, Noise Cans, Steve Aoki, Damian Marley, Major Lazer, and many others.

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Juliette Ashby – Why (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, The Latest, World Music|Tags: Juliette Ashby, Reggae, Review (EN)|

Juliette Ashby – Why
(Spotify)

“An enchanting, enticing, melodic roots reggae track ‘Why’ is an extremely appealing vintage sounding song that has all of the best elements of a great reggae tune with the added bonus of Juliette Ashby’s incredibly charming vocals. ”

-Nagamag.com

Juliette Ashby is a British Billboard charted artist and songwriter, also known for her part in the most seen worldwide, Oscar winning documentary Amy. Ashbys love for melodic roots reggae has taken her on new and colorful adventures. On her new album WHY, she leaves London to do various versions of the song WHY with top notch artists around the world. It is a digital journey in a time where the pandemic restricts our freedom and physical meetings.

In collaboration with the Swedish music producer duo Roots in a Jar, she creates bubbling magic in the form of appealing reggae songs with an enticing vintage sound. The guest artists Aleks Syntek (Judge in The Voice, Mexico and USA), Carmen Pierri (winner of The Voice, Italy) and Daniel Lemma (Swedish gold-selling artist) make the song WHY complete, a song that will lay the foundation of your new favorite playlist!

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Jane Jensen – Tikkun Olam (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, The Latest, World Music|Tags: Electronica, Jane Jensen, Review (EN), Singer Songwriter|

Jane Jensen – Tikkun Olam
(Spotify)

“From the Album ‘Enchant’ by Jane Jenson ‘Tikkun Olam’ is a Hebrew phrase meaning “Repair the World.” Delivered with an almost therapeutic repetition in a middle-eastern style, the vocals are soothing, engaging.and somewhat addictive. The experience is intended to reduce anxiety and heal the mind & body. A gem of a track from a deeply spiritual album.”

-Nagamag.com

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The new album is titled Enchant. It is a pure audio fantasy. It is intended to be a brain massage and a break from reality. It is for deep chilling and escape. Mostly, it is the repetition of a few words in either Aramaic, Sanskrit, Tamil or Hebrew - languages that have no distracting emotional baggage - it's more about having a therapeutic experience, healing from injury, staving off anxiety and the ever-lurking, waiting in the wings, depression.

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