Category: Editorial
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MUSIC AS A GATEWAY TO ACTIVISM
Music as a Gateway to Activism By: Peter Ivey and Karetta Crooks Charles “Music is community service in the form of melodies,” so says Jermaine Joseph, better known as “Autarchii”. How simple yet profound! This ever so conscious 25 year old Reggae Artiste believes the role of an artiste is to give people different expressions…
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Buju Salutes North America’s “Big Sound”, King Addies
Buju Salutes North America’s “Big Sound”, King Addies Buju Banton recently (3/4/19) generated extraordinary excitement by fans worldwide when he used his instagram stories feature to big up three international sound system icons, one of which is North America’s legendary reigning king sound—King Addies. The nine second “…big sound ah big sound…” video post immediately…
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“Big Woman Tingz” Album Drops on International Woman’s Day 2019!
Impulse Nation, New York, NY (March 8, 2019)— “Big Woman Tingz”, the highly anticipated 10-song compilation album featuring an all female line up of amazing music with meaning, drops officially on Friday March 8th on all digital platforms. Released on the GURLES, Ltd. record label, and being distributed by ZincBeats, the project debuts on International Women’s Day…
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NAS added to 9 Mile Music Festival lineup!
The event is scheduled for March 9th, 2019 Tickets on sale now! Legendary hip-hop artist Nas has been added to the already stacked Jamaican/Caribbean themed fest! Nas has been a mainstay name in the world of street music since 1991, and his addition to 9 Mile Music Fest fills out the lineup, balancing out musical genres and tastes…
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Buju Banton Completes His Long Walk To Freedom and Makes His Way Home
Buju Banton Completes His Long Walk To Freedom and Makes His Way Home New York, New York (December 7, 2018). My destination is homeward bound, though forces try hold I down. Breaking chains has become the norm. I know I must get through no matter what a gwan.” -Buju Banton “Destiny” These poignant lines from Buju…
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Jahmiel Tackles Social Injustice In New Single “We Feel The Pain”
New York, New York (November 27, 2018). In a recent release by Jamaican recording artist, Jahmiel tackles worldwide social issues in a creative and profound manner. The newly released single titled “We Feel The Pain” lashes out at the constant injustice lower economic class of people face worldwide. The ‘Greatman’ continues to prove his growth as…
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Buju Banton Sends Message Days Before His Release
New York, New York (November 15, 2018). With only days before his release Buju Banton remains positive and in great spirits. He is currently counting down the days, along with millions of others to his release. Yet, he would like to send a message from his heart to all before he is released. “In light of the…
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Reggae Ambassadors THIRD WORLD Release New Single “Loving You Is Easy”
Reggae Ambassadors THIRD WORLD Release New Single “Loving You Is Easy” First Single Off Their Upcoming Full Length Album, Produced by Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley New York, NY Reggae Ambassador’s, THIRD WORLD remain one of the most pivotal reggae bands of all time. The band will release their first single “Loving You Is Easy,” off their upcoming…
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To the core foundation thrills at Disability Parade
“Butterfly Girls” Soar at NYC Disability Pride Parade and Beyond Two young sisters with disabilities who are shelter residents wow parade goers and judges. Decked out in their colorful butterfly finery, Highness, 5, and Makeda, 4, Edgar flitted and frolicked along the parade route. Their beaming faces and youthful exuberance pollinated smiles among fellow marchers…