Reggae Reflection

This is a replay of the Weekly Reggae Update with Empress K which aired on Live 97.5fm on the Irie Vibes show with Reggae Paul in Salisbury, MD. 

Weekly Reggae Update 8/7/22 featuring news and new music from Greg Roy

Reggae Artist Birthdays

Headlines 

• Nigerian singer Tems at the top of several Billboard charts with new cover of No Woman No Cry from the upcoming Black Panther Sequel 'Wakanda Forever'
• Shenseea nominated for a VMA (August 28)  vote.mtv.com 

Concert Calendar  - ReggaeReflection.com/calendar

• Congrats to ticket winners going to Green Woods Reggae in Maine and Lutan Fyah at Bill's Bar in Boston! 
• Jamaica Independence Weekend Events worldwide
• Ocean City Reggae Events
• DC Reggae Festival 
• Be Reggae Festival Atlanta  August 13
• Protoje / Lila Ike / Jesse Royal announce Lost in Time tour 
• UB40 / Big Mountain / Maxi Priest / Original Wailers on tour including free concert in Central Park NYC (August 24th!)

New Music Spotlight

• Shenseea featured on new track with Nigerian Singer Fireboy DML and Chris Brown - "Diana"
• This week's featured song is a premiere from Greg Roy "Everything" available on 8/10/22  more music and info  on GregRoyMusic.com

ReggeReflection.com 

Concert Calendar  www.Reggae Reflection.com/Calendar

• Rebelution Good Vibes Summer Tour featuring Steel Pulse and DENM
• Greg Roy on tour this summer in New England. gregroymusic.com
• Point Reggae Fest June 24 / 25 in Brunwick, Maine  with Kabaka Pyramid , The Elovaters and more! 

New Music spotlight

• Cecile featuring Padrino Cherish My Loving
• Dre Island Sophmore Album High Times
• Groundation new album One Rock

Featured Music Spotlight - Groundation One Rock featuring The Congos

Listen to the full song on Spotify 

#WomensHistoryMonth

This episode is a replay of The Reggae Update with Empress K which airs at 2:30pm every Sunday on Irie Vibes hosted by Reggae Paul  (1 - 4pm) 

Live 97.5 in Salisbury, MD.  Live975.com  

Artist birthdays this week  (Queen Ifrica, Derrick Morgan, Kelissa, Dj Daddy Screw, Anthony B)  

Headlines  

Shop Buju Banton Blessed Brunch Fashion show Miami April 10 

64th Grammys April 3, 2022 8PM CBS  

Concert Calendar (ReggaeReflection.com)

Sean Paul Scorcha tour dates 

Hood Celebrityy Tour dates 

Love and Harmony Cruise sets sail April 2nd  and more news!  

New Music spotlight 

Hood Celebrityy Good Girl 

Stephen Marley releases Celebrating Nina EP, a Nina Simone Reggae Tribute   

Koffee's debut album, Gifted out now!   US tour commences in April  

Today's featured song is Koffee's song "Shine"

Only spotify premium users will hear the full song.  

Link here for full song https://open.spotify.com/track/1hze2kmg5hKQjGOcHCE5OM?si=4a04aa860f3d4c71

This episode is a replay of The Reggae Update with Empress K which airs at 2:30pm every Sunday on Irie Vibes hosted by Reggae Paul  (1 - 4pm) Live 97.5 in Salisbury, MD.

Only Spotify premium users will hear the full version of this week's featured song in this podcast. Link to full song version below.

Artist birthdays this week

Headlines

The Grammys have a new date and location

Reggae Month celebrates 15 years this year.  

Concert Calendar - ReggaeReflection.com

Third World tribute to Bunny Ruggs and Bob Marley in Hollywood, Florida 2/6

Bob Marley Celebration with Culture featuring Kenyatta Hill in Baltimore, MD 2/6

Koffee announces debut album, Gifted and 2022 tour featuring Afrobeats artists Ayra Starr and Buju Tye

Skip Marley announces new tour and documentary on Tidal

New Music Spotlight

Bugle releases new single "History"

Black Am I featuring Kabaka Pyramid - "Jah is in my corner"

Featured song

This week's featured song is The Marley Brothers (Stephen Marley, Ziggy Marley, Damian Marley, Ky-Mani Marley and Julian Marley) new track "Cornerstone" in honor of Bob Marley's 77th Earthstrong.  Listen to the full song here: https://open.spotify.com/track/6IdTZHEefQ8A2WagEvsFlZ?si=f454067cfb8343ed

Check out other featured songs on our Irie Vibes playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6GbvWYsT5sWXYgo8Bw6HPE?si=422400e68f0742a7

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This episode is a replay of The Reggae Update with Empress K which airs at 2:30pm every Sunday on Irie Vibes hosted by Reggae Paul  (1 - 4pm) Live 97.5 in Salisbury, MD.

Only Spotify premium users will hear the full version of this week's featured song in this podcast. Link to full song version below.

Artist birthdays this week - 

Headlines - Sister Nancy Bam Bam makes it to #1 again on the Itunes Reggae Chart due to the Ozark Soundrack

Jamaica heads to the Winter Olympics! 

Big Papi  inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame - my Reggae story featuring Big Papi and Stephen Marley! 

Bob Marley Birthday celebration next weekend

Concert Calendar - ReggaeReflection.com

Big Mountain remaining dates in Jan / Feb canceled / postponed. Tour plans to resume in March

Cali Vibes Festival - Long Beach Ca Feb 4 - 6th

& more news! 

Featured song

This week's featured song is Bugle - Product of The Ghetto https://open.spotify.com/track/0U8FFUvx40xnF5NelunsBR?si=0fb289557c494a89

Check out other featured songs on our Irie Vibes playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6GbvWYsT5sWXYgo8Bw6HPE?si=422400e68f0742a7

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This episode is a replay of The Reggae Update with Empress K which airs at 2:30pm every Sunday on Irie Vibes hosted by Reggae Paul  (1 - 4pm) Live 97.5 in Salisbury, MD.

Only Spotify premium users will hear the full version of this week's featured song in this podcast. Link to full song version below.

Headlines this week

Gramps Morgan receives his Jamaican Citizenship

Koffee will appear at Coachella 2022

Artist birthdays this week - Tony Rebel, Yellowman, Sister Carol

Concert Calendar - ReggaeReflection.com

Big Mountain kicks of US Freedom Tour

New Music 

Mighty Mystic releases new single Far From Jamaica featuring Tyler Loyal and Sizzla

Davianah covers 1982 disco classic A Dj saved my life

Featured song

This week's featured song is Hector Roots Lewis - Ups and Downs.  https://open.spotify.com/track/50XYu0huetyDixA0Nvv6S9?si=eef510e70a8e4dd3

Check out other featured songs on our Irie Vibes playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6GbvWYsT5sWXYgo8Bw6HPE?si=422400e68f0742a7

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This episode is a replay of The Reggae Update with Empress K which airs at 2:30pm every Sunday on Irie Vibes hosted by Reggae Paul  (1 - 4pm) Live 97.5 in Salisbury, MD.

Headlines this week

Grammys 2022 have been postponed 

Artist birthdays this week

Concert Calendar - ReggaeReflection.com/calendar

Cali Vibes Festival - Long Beach, California Feb 4 - 6 

Jesse Royal - Sliver Springs, Maryland Feb 12th

New Music Spotlight

Inner Circle & Teejay - Riches We Pree

Hood Celebrityy - Catch It

Featured Music:  Get Exposed - Jah Mason X Goldbar'z  https://open.spotify.com/track/7Ls0hoPewzHkFrsdVSOEH4?si=310121b6d6d645bd

Check out other featured songs on our Irie Vibes playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6GbvWYsT5sWXYgo8Bw6HPE?si=422400e68f0742a7

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This episode is a replay of The Reggae Update with Empress K which airs at 2:30pm every Sunday on Irie Vibes hosted by Reggae Paul  (1 - 4pm) Live 97.5 in Salisbury, MD.

Only Spotify premium users will hear the full version of this week's featured song in this podcast. Link to full song version below.

Headlines this week

Artist birthdays this week

Concert Calendar

Blue & Bougie Jan 2, 2022 - Mount Vernon , NY

Inner Circle Reggae Jam Jan 2, 2022 - Miami

Chezidek in Senegal

Popcaan in The Gambia

Big Mountain Tour 2022 and Mighty Mystic 

Shaggy rocks the Vatican Christmas Concert

New Music Spotlight

Alborosie releases two new singles in December - Keep on Singing and AsiFeatured Music:  Inna "UP" featuring Sean Paul https://open.spotify.com/track/2ykXJ9QVwx9Li8nsW0h6b2?si=11c6a2ffa8a742d9

Check out other featured songs on our Irie Vibes playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6GbvWYsT5sWXYgo8Bw6HPE?si=422400e68f0742a7

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This episode is a replay of The Reggae Update with Empress K which airs at 2:30pm every Sunday on Irie Vibes hosted by Reggae Paul  (1 - 4pm) Live 97.5 in Salisbury, MD.

Only Spotify premium users will hear the full version of this week's featured song in this podcast. Link to full song version below.

Headlines this week

Artist birthdays this week

Irie Vibes Special Guest recap for 2021 

New singles from Beres Hammond & Wickerman, Mr. Vegas, and Yaad Core. 

Featured Music:  Shenseea "You're the One I Love" featuring Rvssian https://open.spotify.com/album/1tBb7Ipr1HeCNpWXa78aX9?si=yqpVgEwETMeJGB2g5xM7QQ

Check out other featured songs on our Irie Vibes playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6GbvWYsT5sWXYgo8Bw6HPE?si=422400e68f0742a7

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This episode is a replay of The Reggae Update with Empress K which airs at 2:30pm every Sunday on Irie Vibes hosted by Reggae Paul  (1 - 4pm) Live 97.5 in Salisbury, MD.

Only Spotify premium users will hear the full version of this week's featured song in this podcast. Link to full song version below.

Headlines this week

Artist birthdays this week

Obama Year End Playlist - Who made the Reggae/Dancehall cut?

Spice in the News

Wizkid in the News

Featured concert - Inner Circle and The Wailers Reggae Jam on January 2nd 

New Music / video news and more! 

Featured Music:  Koffee "The Harder They Fall" https://open.spotify.com/track/6AxSYAHq0U6fKykB7uScPl?si=3c2e2790cbe3471e

Check out other featured songs on our Irie Vibes playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6GbvWYsT5sWXYgo8Bw6HPE?si=422400e68f0742a7

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This episode is a replay of The Reggae Update with Empress K which airs at 2:30pm every Sunday on Irie Vibes hosted by Reggae Paul  (1 - 4pm) Live 97.5 in Salisbury, MD.

Only Spotify premium users will hear the full version of this week's featured song in this podcast. Link to full song version below.

Headlines this week

Artist birthdays this week

RIP Robbie Shakespeare, Garth Dennis 

Shenseea in the news - making history at the MOBO Awards, Pandora commercial  and more 

Upcoming Tours  - ReggaeReflection.com/Calendar 

& More News! 

Featured Music: Projexx "Another Day" featuring Jesse Royal https://open.spotify.com/track/1zI8WVYr7MYvgxsI4l9tsu?si=cff7a982dadc44ae

Check out other featured songs on our Irie Vibes playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6GbvWYsT5sWXYgo8Bw6HPE?si=422400e68f0742a7

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This episode is a replay of The Reggae Update with Empress K which airs at 2:30pm every Sunday on Irie Vibes hosted by Reggae Paul  (1 - 4pm) Live 97.5 in Salisbury, MD.

Only Spotify premium users will hear the full version of this week's featured song in this podcast. Link to full song version below.

Headlines this week

Artist birthdays this week 

MOBO Awards

Barbados & Rihanna in the news! 

Year end Chart news

Featured Music:  Romain Virgo "Good Woman"  https://open.spotify.com/album/522QtGrGlkwTgEpZ1nPZf1?si=KIjR6df2TQuPdL7OYy-2iQ

Check out other featured songs on our Irie Vibes playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6GbvWYsT5sWXYgo8Bw6HPE?si=422400e68f0742a7

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This episode is a replay of The Reggae Update with Empress K which airs at 2:30pm every Sunday on Irie Vibes hosted by Reggae Paul  (1 - 4pm) Live 97.5 in Salisbury, MD.

Only Spotify premium users will hear the full version of this week's featured song in this podcast. Link to full song version below.

Headlines this week

Artist birthdays 

Reggae Grammy nominees

Third World concert news

 ReggaeReflection.com/calendar

Featured Music:  Tarrus Riley "Love Salute" https://open.spotify.com/album/2EEjGpE0jXtdhNhIQCRSYP?si=2L7sUuGuTD-WjXCq3DbgqA

Check out other featured songs on our Irie Vibes playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6GbvWYsT5sWXYgo8Bw6HPE?si=422400e68f0742a7

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This episode is a replay of The Reggae Update with Empress K which airs at 2:30pm every Sunday on Irie Vibes hosted by Reggae Paul  (1 - 4pm) Live 97.5 in Salisbury, MD.

Only Spotify premium users will hear the full version of this week's featured song in this podcast. Link to full song version below.

Headlines this week

Mobo Award nominees

Artist Birthdays

New Music

Konshens

Charly Black 

The Green

New shows -  ReggaeReflection.com/calendar

Featured Music - Sheenseea & Kerwin Dubois - Can You Feel It  https://open.spotify.com/album/4I0K2hP6V5rBENZn7lgj6B?si=FbCoE4iuTmKzGheRyxR55w

Check out other featured songs on our Irie Vibes playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6GbvWYsT5sWXYgo8Bw6HPE?si=422400e68f0742a7

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This episode is a replay of The Reggae Update with Empress K which airs at 2:30pm every Sunday on Irie Vibes hosted by Reggae Paul  (1 - 4pm) Live 97.5 in Salisbury, MD.

Only Spotify premium users will hear the full version of this week's featured song in this podcast. Link to full song version below.

Headlines this week

RIP Alvin "Seeco" Patterson | Astro of UB40 featuring Ali Campbell & Astro

Artist Birthdays

Jamaica Heritage Awards - Gyptian, Shabba

New Videos 

• Sean Paul featuring Sia "Dynamite" 
• JoMersa Marley Eternal Visual Mixtape

New Music

• Nuh Rush Records Redemption Project 
• Tarrus Riley - Love Salute

ReggaeReflection.com/calendar

Featured Music - Black Uhuru - Jamaica to Here  - https://open.spotify.com/track/4YYpPS9V1XR6OfA49V44K1?si=a9f11b5eabc746e8

Check out other featured songs on our Irie Vibes playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6GbvWYsT5sWXYgo8Bw6HPE?si=422400e68f0742a7

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This episode is a replay of The Reggae Update with Empress K which airs at 2:30pm every Sunday on Irie Vibes hosted by Reggae Paul  (1 - 4pm) Live 97.5 in Salisbury, MD.

Only Spotify premium users will hear the full version of this week's featured song in this podcast. Link to full song version below.

Headlines this week

Reggae takes the Stage in London - Bob Marley Musical

Koffee has title track in new movie "The Harder they Fall"

ReggaeReflection.com/calendar

New Music - Greater Glory Riddim  https://open.spotify.com/track/0cqQxwqQI29LJSOuVGlxs2?si=0faab99bb82747bd

Check out other featured songs on our Irie Vibes playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6GbvWYsT5sWXYgo8Bw6HPE?si=422400e68f0742a7

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This episode is a replay of The Reggae Update with Empress K which airs at 2:30pm every Sunday on Irie Vibes hosted by Reggae Paul  (1 - 4pm) Live 97.5 in Salisbury, MD.

Only Spotify premium users will hear the full version of this week's featured song in this podcast. Link to full song version below.

Headlines this week 

• National Heroes Day
• John Legend in the News

ReggaeReflection.com/calendar

• Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise
• Love and Harmony Cruise set to sale 

New Music

• Sean Paul "Dynamite" featuring Sia
• Demarco Melody 
• Bugle Toxicity

Full version of Bugle "Experience" https://open.spotify.com/track/25Q39TDUCNWFA23d4HTBXz?si=37378f5ccf8a410c

Check out other featured songs on our Irie Vibes playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6GbvWYsT5sWXYgo8Bw6HPE?si=422400e68f0742a7

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This episode is a replay of The Reggae Update with Empress K which airs at 2:30pm every Sunday on Irie Vibes hosted by Reggae Paul  (1 - 4pm) Live 97.5 in Salisbury, MD.

Only Spotify premium users will hear the full version of this week's featured song in this podcast. Link to full song version below.

Dancehall in the news this week!

Debut Iconz Concert Series in Brooklyn featuring Supercat & special guests! 

Cardi B Dancehall Themed Birthday Party with several dancehall artists as special guests

Concert Calendar

ReggaeReflection.com/calendar

New Music

Demarco and Bugle drop albums on 10/22.  Tune in next week to hear more news. 

Full version of Alaine "Under The Moon" https://open.spotify.com/album/1c8Nr3xdUCeCR6ILRzT9RH?si=xS26YJ_uRyuPPRNteL2FwQ

Check out other featured songs on our Irie Vibes playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6GbvWYsT5sWXYgo8Bw6HPE?si=422400e68f0742a7

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This episode is a replay of The Reggae Update with Empress K which airs at 2:30pm every Sunday on Irie Vibes hosted by Reggae Paul  (1 - 4pm) Live 97.5 in Salisbury, MD.

Only Spotify premium users will hear the full version of this week's featured song in this podcast. Link to full song version below.

Making the news this week!

• Several artists in Africa this month! 
• Carnival Weekend in Miami and featured concert Best of the Best happens Sunday, 10/10/21
• Check out www.reggaereflection.com/calendar for the details.
• Sister Nancy's song Bam Bam is featured in a new netflix series! 

New Music out now!

• Freemind Music Real Talk Riddim
• Zj Chrome On the Lines Riddim 
• Zj Liquid Affi Move Riddim
• Ghost who is featured on the Affi Move Riddim will be a special guest on Irie Vibes on 10/17/21. 

This week's featured song is Koffee  "West Indies" released on  10/1/21

Full version of song - https://open.spotify.com/album/4vY5bGXeYLqW2gQqADFMty?si=nWi8Wf9DSW6Qq1VkVZ4LlA&dl_branch=1

Check out other featured songs on our Irie Vibes playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6GbvWYsT5sWXYgo8Bw6HPE?si=422400e68f0742a7

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The Reggae Update with Empress K originally airs at 2:30pm every Sunday on Irie Vibes hosted by Reggae Paul  (1 - 4pm) Live 97.5 in Salisbury, MD.

Only Spotify premium users will hear the full version of this week's featured song in this podcast. Link to full song version below.

Making the news this week!

Reggae Artist Birthdays this week

In the news

The new James Bond Movie, No Time to Die which was partly filmed in Jamaica premieres this Friday, 10/8/21 in a theatre near you! 

British actress Lashana Lynch  stars in the 25th film in the James Bond series,  as Nomi, the inheritor of the designation 007 from the retired James Bond.  Lashana has Jamaican roots with both parents from Spanish Town.  

Teacha Dee's song "Rastafari Way" is included in the soundtrack. 

This week's concert calendar includes shows happening Columbus Day Weekend

• Houston Reggae Fest 
• Reggae Rise Up Las Vegas
• Best of the Best Miami  

and more shows! 

Check out www.reggaereflection.com/calendar for the details. 

New Music out now!

This week's featured song is Skip Marley  "Vibe" featuring Popcaan released on  10/1/21

Full version of song - https://open.spotify.com/album/4vY5bGXeYLqW2gQqADFMty?si=nWi8Wf9DSW6Qq1VkVZ4LlA&dl_branch=1

Check out other featured songs on our Irie Vibes playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/31s3CjVFyuax8uTubHHGLd?si=ea37109d879243a6

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The Reggae Update with Empress K originally airs at 2:30pm every Sunday on Irie Vibes hosted by Reggae Paul  (1 - 4pm) Live 97.5 in Salisbury, MD.

Only Spotify premium users will hear the full version of this week's featured song in this podcast. Link to full song version below.

Making the news this week! 

Reggae Artist Birthdays this week 

In the news

Swizz Beatz star-studded birthday event including Busta Rhymes, Supercat, Cham and Alicia Keys! 

Cham celebrates 20 years since the release of WOW: The Story

This week's concert and festival calendar - 

King YellowMan and K'reema about to embark on their tour

Columbus Day Weekend in Miami for Best of The Best or Las Vegas for Reggae Rise Up

Maestro Marley Cup Hollywood, FL 11/6/21 

Check out www.reggaereflection.com/calendar for more shows!

New Music out now! 

Soja - Beauty in the Silence

Skip Marley / Popcaan  "Vibe" 10/1/21

This week's featured song is new from Greg Roy called "The Pressure"   

Full version of song - https://open.spotify.com/album/22mCoz353nNJP8LtVh92r0?si=AsYeIZpHSsqe9xHUOXeugQ&dl_branch=1

Check out other featured songs on our Irie Vibes playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/31s3CjVFyuax8uTubHHGLd?si=ea37109d879243a6

Leave your comments and feedback in a voice note!  https://anchor.fm/reggaereflection/message

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Shout out to King i Music for editing the audio of my conversation with Ky-Mani Marley. You can find more information and music on King-i's website KingiMusic.com.

Songs Featured 

Keepers of the Light featuring Damian Marley

Brave Ones

• Check out other featured songs on our Irie Vibes playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/31s3CjVFyuax8uTubHHGLd?si=ea37109d879243a6

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The Reggae Update with Empress K  airs every Sunday at 2:30pm on Live 97.5 in Salisbury, MD.

Only Spotify premium users will hear the full version of this week's featured song in this podcast. Link to full song version below.

In the news this week.....

• Reggae Artist Birthdays this week
• New music to look out for this week 
• This week's concert calendar - upcoming festivals to put on your calendar.  

          Reggae Rise Up Florida

          Reggae Rise Up Vegas 

          Best of the Best Miami

•  Check out www.reggaereflection.com/calendar for more shows!

• This week's featured song is a throwback!  September 11th was the 20th anniversary of Damian Marley's grammy winning album Halfway Tree Damian Marley's "Stand A Chance" featuring Yami Bolo and Treach of Naughty by Nature 

•    Full version of song - https://open.spotify.com/track/2L2PooksClMBY0VPRB0kFM?si=16ea55e375e24563

• Check out other featured songs on our Irie Vibes playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/31s3CjVFyuax8uTubHHGLd?si=ea37109d879243a6

Leave your comments and feedback in a voice note!   Suggestions for upcoming content always welcome too! 

Please Follow to make sure you don't miss upcoming episodes!   Additional content on www.ReggaeReflection.com and our social media platforms @reggaereflection 

The Reggae Update originally airs every Sunday on Live 97.5 in Salisbury, MD.

Only Spotify premium users will hear the full version of this week's featured song in this podcast. Link to full song version below.

In the news this week.....

• RIP Lee Scratch Perry 
• Reggae Artist Birthdays this week
• Big up to King i Music for passing through last week on Irie Vibes.  Love Contagious out now  - Kingimusic.com
• Sheenseea / Kanye West in the news
• New music news including VP records Soca gold 2021
• This week's concert calendar selections - Labor Day weekend NYC shows with Kes The Band.  Wizkid live in concert NYC.
• Pressure Busspipe will be checking in to Irie Vibes (9/12) next week to discuss his new album Heights of Greatness.

Check out www.reggaereflection.com/calendar for more shows!

• This week's featured song is from Yaksta called "Fete Life" https://open.spotify.com/track/1atuPNpK3ZqDfTEEyMvfFo- 
• Full version of Fete Life https://open.spotify.com/track/70gSJrLzbMOURbFnMzG85g?si=1287ea18e0a54895
• Check out other featured songs on our Irie Vibes playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/31s3CjVFyuax8uTubHHGLd?si=ea37109d879243a6

Leave your comments and feedback in a voice note!   https://anchor.fm/reggaereflection/message

Suggestions for upcoming content always welcome too!

Please Follow to make sure you don't miss upcoming episodes!   Additional content on www.ReggaeReflection.com and our social media platforms @reggaereflection

The Reggae Update originally airs every Sunday on Live 97.5 in Salisbury, MD.

Only Spotify premium users will hear the full version of this week's featured song in this podcast. Link to full song version below.

In the news this week.....

• Reggae Artist Birthdays this week
• Beenie Man in the news
• New music to look out for this week including songs from  Beres & Popcaan, Chronixx,  Bugle, Pressure Busspipe and King i Music
• This week's concert calendar - upcoming festivals to put on your calendar including Reggae In the Park Providence with Julian Marley, Ky-mani Marley and Labor Day weekend events in NYC

Check out www.reggaereflection.com/calendar for more shows!

• This week's featured song is a new collaboration with Yendry and Damian Marley called "You" 
• Full version of song - https://open.spotify.com/track/70gSJrLzbMOURbFnMzG85g?si=1287ea18e0a54895
  
• Check out other featured songs on our Irie Vibes playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/31s3CjVFyuax8uTubHHGLd?si=ea37109d879243a6

Leave your comments and feedback in a voice note!   https://anchor.fm/reggaereflection/message

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Please Follow to make sure you don't miss upcoming episodes!   Additional content on www.ReggaeReflection.com and our social media platforms @reggaereflection

• Reggae Artist Birthdays this week
• Collie Buddz Tour news
• Concert Ticket giveaway for Trio Fest 8/28 Frederick, MD enter on ReggaeReflection.com
• Jamaica women do it again! 1, 2, 3! 
• New music to look out for this week

        -  SOJA, Rebelution and UB40 ft Ali Campbell "The Day You Came"

        -  Christopher Martin "I Wish It Would Rain" and official video for "You'll never Find" 

        -  King i Music "Love Contagious" out 8/27/21   

•   King i Music will be a special guest on Irie Vibes next Sunday 8/29 at 2:00PM 

• This week's featured song is "Dance My Stress Away" Demarco featuring Stephen Marley.  Demarco's new album 'Melody' will be released in October.   Full version of song - https://open.spotify.com/album/4qAB2fZm1df7LhxPIiXAmW

Check out other featured songs on our Irie Vibes playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/31s3CjVFyuax8uTubHHGLd?si=ea37109d879243a6