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Jimmy Cliff to Release Studio Album ‘REBIRTH’ on July 17th, Download First Single “One More”

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It would be fair to say that Jimmy Cliff was integral in my coming of age. Well, let me be more specific.  I first became aware of this reggae legend after hearing “Shelter of Your Love” in the movie Cocktail and I’ve been a fan of Cliff, Elisabeth Shue, and waterfall skinny dipping in Jamaica [...]

So…Prince Harry might want to become a Reggae DJ

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Prince Harry recently made a brief trip to Jamaica where he met with Rita Marley, widow of Bob Marley and member of his vocal backing group, the I Threes. Rita must have had an impact on this member of the royal family representing my nation and countrymen (excuse me), as according to The Sun (gag) [...]

New Bob Marley Documentary to Premier on Facebook

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Everyone should be preparing for the new Marley documentary which will be hitting Facebook on 4/20 this year. Director Kevin MacDonald (Last King of Scotland), takes on the rough task of creating a new and exciting documentary, among thousands of others, to portray the king of reggae. Beginning at 12:01am on April 20, 2012, Marley [...]

Diplo Announces Reggae Record with Snoop Dogg

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According to MTV News, world-renowned producer Diplo and Snoop Doggy Dogg himself are joining forces for a collaborative reggae album. The duo has already recorded 18 tracks for the effort, but have yet to announce any other details. Diplo weighs in on the project below. Snoop Dogg is an icon, man; he’s bigger than the [...]

Slightly Stoopid Rocks the Birds Nest

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Even if you’re not a golf fan you probably have heard about the Phoenix Open and the Birds Nest. With over a half-million attendees annually, the Waste Management Phoenix Open is the biggest golf tournament in the world. The Birds Nest at the Phoenix Open offers a daily after party and some of the coolest [...]

Album Review: Asa – Beautiful Imperfection

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Although officially out since October of 2010, there has been an incredibly long delay for Beautiful Imperfection’s release date in the United States.  As of September 6, Asa’s sophomore album will begin to get the recognition it deserves over in good ol’ ‘murica.  So since the album is hitting the States officially for the first [...]