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Reggae: More Than Just Beach Vibes and Bob Marley (Although We Love Those Too)

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Let's face it, most of us first encountered reggae through a hazy image of a palm tree swaying on a postcard, with Bob Marley serenading us about island life. But reggae, my friends, is so much more than just soundtrack for burnt noses and fruity cocktails. It's a vibrant tapestry woven from social commentary, spiritual yearning, and some seriously funky beats. The Roots Run Deep (and Skunky): Reggae's story starts in the 1960s in Jamaica, a place simmering with the aftereffects of colonialism and the rise of the Rastafari movement. This religious movement, with its emphasis on living a natural life and celebrating African heritage, became the soul of reggae. Rastafarian beliefs fueled lyrics about social justice, repatriation to Africa (cue Bob Marley's "Get Up, Stand Up"), and of course, praising Jah (their term for God). The Skank Stops for No One: But reggae isn't just about righteous messages. It's about feeling the groove! The signature sound com...

The Buck Doesn't stop period

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"Memories" Berkley "Buck" Buckles "Buck" Buckles and the Lofton camp have done it again. Releasing another new joint with an ole skool feel. Memories takes you back to the sweet age of RnB of the '80's and '90's. Never changing up his style Buck maybe single handedly reviving the age of love as he pieces together his Album under the supervision of Connie Mora, CEO of Lofton and Lofton Records. Don't take my word for it check it out below:

[NEW INTERVIEW] Effex Music of X-Fakkta Entertainment

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X-Fakkta Presents Effex Music's own Dale Hicks and Big Wood Live Producer of "I Want Your Love", winner of First place in the New York Regional mixed National Musical Trade Association, Dale Hicks of Effex Music joined Mr. E with Big Wood and hipped us to the plays they have been making these past 35 years. Giving us the key to success, which is of course patience, they exhibit knowledge of the different progressions of the industry and still continue to create amazing music that reaches to the root of rhythm and the cause of blues. The excitement of HipHop has been captured in the beats that comes out of the Effex Music Camp. With Big Wood, the first cousin, working hard as publicist, was not afraid to challeng the hip hop moguls in finding a way to stop the violence, in wake of the senseless murder of Nipsey Hussle. Commenting on the necessity of artists to finally take responsibility for the actions of the paper that they write their lyrics on. So Tune ...

[NEW MUSIC] Berkley "Buck" Buckles of Lofton & Lofton Records

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NEW MUSIC FROM BUCK of LOFTON & LOFTON RECORDS 4/18/2019 BUCK WILL BE RELEASING NEW MUSIC ON THE FOLLOWING PLATFORMS, AFTERWARDS CHECKOUT THE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BELOW WITH BERKLEY "BUCK" BUCKLES AND MR.E ON B.O.S.S. RADIO. http://www.numberonemusic.com/loftonnloftonrecords br /> Listen to "Can't Run From Love By Berkley "Buck" Buckles" on Spreaker. .

[New Music] CLD with Think Again

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"Think Again"   By CLD AKA Diggy He's back on the block, and this time with a vendetta and finesse as he takes it back to the old days. Mixing harmonic vocals and Great hip hop lyrics, Diggy embodies the frustration of an artist in the underground and asks the world to Think Again if they ask for anything. Stating he will never fall I hope to see a video with this track. As it is very entertaining, the substance is so heavily enforced that visuals will do nothing other than set this track off.

Zambia puts it down for the music scene

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B.O.S.S. Radio Hosts Zambia ... all week starting June 18, 2018 with Passion Hour, PASSION OF ZAMBIA where we will be playing Zambian R&B to help you end your weekend off right. The following day we will introduce you to Massive, Lil Ma Vis, Pricetag and more great Zambian artists that have helped build the music ecology of their nation. One thing about their music I love is the fact they do not charge for their music. It's given free of charge because they understand the power of sponsorships. By not putting monetary value on two art, they keep it in their heart. Providing true inspiration devoid of shallow essence of conformity delivered in the form of lies. Everyone has their own niche and personality that seperates them from others, but still upholds the culture that is Zambia. John us as we celebrate Zambia and their a reggae scene in this week's Reggae Hour, broadcasting this world music with a spliff in ya mouth and a rump in ya hand. Turning the clu...

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