As DJ Queen Majesty (Erica Diehl) transitioned from Buffalo to New York, she pursued two passions simultaneously – Jamaican music and her eponymous hot sauce line. Heavy D’s song ‘Queen Majesty’ provides an intimate yet poetic portrayal of an intense unrequited love. Sung in Patois (a Jamaican dialect), Heavy D refers to her “every night […]
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Reggae music transcends genre and culture to become part of global musical harmony. Boasting soulful beats and profound messages, reggae resonates across generations into the worldwide fabric. Rooted in Rastafarianism, Reggae music draws its inspiration from Rastafari principles of social justice and African pride ideals. Ganja, or cannabis plant, holds special meaning within this movement,
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Reggae music emerged in Jamaican ghettos before spreading across to England where its influence mixed with Cockney slang – eventually evolving into dub music. Make your videos, YouTube, Twitch and TikTok projects come alive with Jamaican rhythms using royalty free reggae music! It will add that authentic Jamaican feel. Bob Marley made waves around the
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Damian Marley carries on the legacy of his late father, Bob Marley, and is widely considered one of the premier reggae artists today. His songs focus on themes of love and unity. Toots and the Maytals’ slow tempo made dancing to their music easier, while emphasizing its bass line. Furthermore, Toots became a devout Rastafarian;
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Garnet Silk (born Garnet Smith in Manchester, Jamaica) epitomized dancehall reggae’s transition from its rough roots in the 1980s to more refined forms in the ’90s. Beginning as Little Bimbo deejaying on Sugar Minott’s Youth Promotion label and later joining forces with Tony Rebel in Rastafarianism – Garnet Silk represented dancehall reggae as it evolved
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Reggae music often addresses sensitive subjects like racism, poverty and slavery while conveying hope through its lyrics – this classic tune by Jimmy Cliff, released in 1970 is an example. While plenty of records had chronicled Jamaica’s poverty before this record from Desmond Dekker, none had done it in such an entertaining fashion. 1. It’s
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Reggae music has long been associated with nature and spirituality. Its soothing beats offer positive energy that brings people together. Reggae music has long been used to critique society and religion; however, more modern reggae artists often focus on lighter topics like love and socializing instead. Attending one of these events will allow you to
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Sirius XM, the premier audio entertainment provider and platform offering subscription- and advertising-supported audio products, recently unveiled Tuff Gong Radio: an exclusively dedicated channel dedicated to Bob Marley that will showcase all his songs as well as rare recordings. Many subscribers were dismayed at this decision and one musician, Leroy Sibbles, even threatened to cancel
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Reggae legend Bob Marley created an unforgettable anthem of peace that still resonates in today’s society. This timeless track remains relevant in modern-day society. Burning Spear’s Marcus Garvey album featured songs that took on difficult subjects in an upbeat way; for example, this track about slavery serves both as an instructional lesson and celebration of
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