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Thirty years after releasing his landmark debut Doe or Die, AZ returns with Doe or Die III, a mature and deeply satisfying conclusion to one of hip-hop's most respected trilogies. Released through Mass Appeal, the 13-track album proves he has lost none of the lyrical precision, controlled delivery, or effortless…
There is something refreshing about the honesty running through Te Wehi's debut album, I'm Home. Released May 1, 2026, the 14-track project does not feel overly polished or manufactured - it feels real. Produced by Kings, the album blends reggae, soul, and country into a warm, heartfelt record shaped by…
As we inch closer to the end of 2026, bands are coming to the end of their touring season. Fans are packing venues for their chance to see some of their favorite bands close out the year, not knowing when they might come back next year. Notorious English punk band…
Flashing LED bunny ears created an enchanted sold-out Fonda Theatre as VOILÀ opened their Moonbloom tour, extending the spectacle from stage to crowd. Before a single illusion was performed, the room itself was part of the production: a sea of blinking lights and an audience ready for an evening where…
Stories of worlds beyond our reality have dominated our culture since it began. What people often fail to realize is that a big reason these fictional tellings are so meaningful is that they’re laced with themes derivative of real life. Music is no different, and as politics’ role in music…
Some albums announce an artist’s arrival; others confirm it. With Rebel Daawta, Aza Lineage establishes herself as one of modern roots reggae’s leading voices. Released June 19 through VP Records and Dub Rockers, her long-awaited debut is produced entirely by legendary sound-system pioneer King Jammy. Nearly a decade in the…
After keeping listeners engaged with several quality EPs, Jahmiel returns to the full-length format with Against All Odds. His fourth studio album gives him room to display the versatility that has made him one of dancehall’s most respected voices. Released through Sweet Music, the 15-track project moves among introspective reggae,…
Art is so captivating because it provides people with an outlet to express the human condition in their own unique way. It also gives others the chance to connect with said art in order to find new ways to explore their own experiences and the emotions surrounding them. Upon hearing…
There's something special about seeing an artist deliver a performance that feels almost too big for the room. At The Roxy in Los Angeles, LØLØ brought her God Forbid a Girl Spits Out Her Feelings tour to life with pop-punk energy, a polished production, and a crowd ready to sing…
More than 40 years into his career, Too $hort has absolutely nothing left to prove. But at 60 years old, the Oakland legend clearly has no intention of slowing down - or suddenly becoming someone other than Too $hort. Sir Too $hort, Vol. 2 (Drink & Smoke) finds him once…
I’ll admit that I approached Shaggy‘s Lottery with some hesitation. I have never been a huge fan, often finding his music too pop-oriented, polished, or occasionally cheesy for my reggae tastes. But Lottery completely caught me off guard. This is not the Shaggy album I expected - and I ended…
Some artists evolve by changing direction. Others remain steadfast in the message that defines them. For more than three decades, Capleton has built one of reggae’s most respected catalogs through uncompromising music rooted in Rastafari, righteousness, and truth. With Heights of Fire, his first studio album in 16 years, The…
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