TAG: Stephen Marley

Apr19

Nas and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley are Distant Relatives (Interview)

Nas and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley are releasing their highly-anticipated collaborative studio album, Distant Relatives on Tuesday, May 18. And a month-long tour with opener Nneka is set to kick off three days later. The album title refers not only to the bond between the artists, but the connection to their African ancestry, which inspired the album both musically and lyrically. It features several guest appearances including Lil Wayne,  K’NAAN and Stephen Marley. In their own words: “What we’re about to do right now is go back. Back to a time when rap’s greatest hits were created in basement soundrooms, not corporate boardrooms. When dancehall and hip-hop music was all about moving the crowd not “moving units.” We met up with them at the very posh Sunset Marquee Hotel in West Hollywood.

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Apr14

Border Patrol: Andrea Echeverri Rocks! (Video)

Iconic Colombian Band, Aterciopelados, Ready for Coachella 

“The world is moving in a very weird direction,” says Andrea Echeverri from her home in Bogota, Colombia. The woman, with her son’s playful Spanish in the background, is one-half of Bogota’s pioneering rock band, Aterciopelados, who vow to continue doing what they do: make music of mythological sounds and indisputable success. Her story is one of harnessing music’s raw current to demand social change, and Echeverri embodies a socially aware musical archetype. Whereas male bands historically define rock music, Echeverri forged her own niche and, thereby, a new space for women.

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Mar30

Nas & Damian Marley Tour Dates, Shows w/Nneka

Nas and Damian Marley have an album coming out on May 18th and a globe-trotting tour to support it. The album, Distant Relatives, was produced by Marley and includes the singles “As We Enter” and “Strong Will Continue,”  and appearances from Lil Wayne,  K’NAAN, and Stephen Marley. The artwork was also unveiled today, and was shot by Nabil Elderkin and designed by Nesta Garrick.

Nneka will be opening.
Tickets on-sale April 2nd via Ticketmaster. Plans to tour Africa (!!!) will be announced this summer.

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Sep15

Agent Jay on Roots Rock Rebel (MP3)

The folks over at Dancing Mood and its affiliated sites have been brining in some new ska and reggae music for a while now. The fact that the genres aren’t necessarily propelling anyone to stardom hasn’t slowed its pace. And luckily enough, they’ve been kind enough to post the Roots Rock Rebel show from last week that features none other than Slackers’ guitarist Agent Jay. Tracklisting and link below. And thanks to jgarber for the pic…

Take a listen HERE.

TRACKLISTING:
The Pietasters – Without you
Stepper – Repeat offender
The Planet Smashers – Explosive (feat. Neville Staples)
Gross – Light of the moon
Ruben and the Diatones – Crucified
Roy Ellis – Skinheads dem a come
Pama International – Happenstance
The Slackers …

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Apr21

The 28th Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA)

The 28th Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) ceremony will occur at York College Performing Arts Center in Queens, New York on Sunday, May 3, 2009.

Performing live will be critically acclaimed artists Beenie Man, his wife D’Angel, Queen Ifrica, Cocoa Tea, Mighty Sparrow, Alison Hinds, Tarrus Riley, Dean Fraser, Calypso Rose, Tony Rebel, Gramps Morgan, Lt. Stitchie, Awilo-Soukous Band, Barbee, Mutabaruka, and Duane Stephenson.

Dancehall deejay Mavado (”I’m So Special”) leads the pack with nominations in eight categories. He is followed by Beres Hammond and Elephant Man with seven nominations, while Etana and Queen Ifrica each received five nominations, and Mr. Vegas has four. Other nominees include Shaggy, Machel Montano, Morgan Heritage, Duane Stephenson, Damian Marley, Stephen Marley, Ziggy Marley, Wyclef Jean, Serani, Jazmine Sullivan, Luciano, Tony …

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