NEW KINGSTON is a progressive reggae group whose members combine their Jamaican heritage with the urban sounds of their New York home, New Kingston are a family band consisting of brothers Tahir, Courtney Jr., and Stephen along with their father, Courtney Panton, Sr. A first-generation Jamaican-American, Courtney the elder was active in New York's reggae scene before turning his sons on to the music of their island heritage. Born out of jam sessions in the family's Brooklyn basement, the brothers began their career playing Bob Marley and Earth, Wind & Fire covers at parties and gatherings around the neighborhood. By 2010, they'd become focused on their own writing, which fused R&B, hip-hop, and dancehall with traditional reggae sounds. With each brother writing and offering vocals, Courtney Sr. filled in on bass. Following their self-released debut, In the Streets, New Kingston went on a European tour with rising reggae star Collie Buddz, playing a number of prominent festivals. Their sophomore LP, 2013's Kingston University, earned them a deal with New York label Easy Star Records, which issued their third LP, Kingston City, in early 2015. Boasting an increased production value and guest spots by the Tribal Seeds, the Wailing Souls, Sister Carol, and Sugar Minott, Kingston City raised the band's visibility considerably, topping Billboard's reggae chart upon its release. An EP, Kingston Fyah, arrived in the summer of 2016.
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X-Riddim is a Ghanaian Highlife/Afrobeats duo made up of Daniel Azu and Hayford Baidoo.
The group is based in Ashaiman, a town in the Greater Accra region which also has top artists like Stone Bwoy, Gallaxy, Vibrant Fire etc..			 
	They grew up in the same neighbourhood and after SHS, they realised they had  the passion for music so they teamed up to form the group in late November 2014.
The "X" in their name stands for extra meaning they bring something extra to the table as far as music is concerned.
	They sized up the situation in the music industry and they realised the perfect time to be unleashed so they kept a low profile recording most songs, organising their works together and finally coming with two hit songs in the third quarter of 2015.
Ludacris, Lionel Richie, P-Square and Jay Z in no particular order are their influences musically.
They are hoping to make a mark in the Ghanaian music industry and world wide as whole.

This is the official SoundCloud for the legendary Jamaican reggae artist Buju Banton. Follow and stay tuned in for the latest and greatest releases from Buju!

The FADER is the definitive voice of emerging music and the lifestyle that surrounds it. Through in-depth reporting and a distinct street sensibility, The FADER aggressively covers the most dynamic breadth of music and style emanating from the fringes of the mainstream to the heart of the underground. The FADER is the authority on what's next.

Bob Marley is a global icon, a musical prophet, whose words and vision forever changed the world. His image and music evoke a rich legacy and emotional connection that transcends generation, ethnicity, gender, and geography. In today's high paced, tech-driven world, Bob Marley's message of unity, freedom, peace, empowerment and love have never been more relevant.

Marley Beverage Company was created in partnership with the family of Bob Marley, paying homage to their father and patriarch by launching and promoting a wide range of healthy, natural relaxation drinks.

Upsetta Records, in association with Team Upsetta, is owned and operated by Selector Dubee, Dante, Original King, Pauly Danger and, Jon Demus.  For more information visit:  Upsetta.com  

Upsetta Records has deep roots in Jamaica, as the founders are also longtime members of Upsetta International Sound System, which was founded in Montego Bay, Jamaica in 1980.

Upsetta Records introduced themselves to the reggae industry with their debut release, the Cuss Fix Riddim (2009), which featured established Reggae Veterans such as Admiral Tibet & Determine and introduced to the world to a considerable amount of “yet to be heard” artists – including Ras Q, Zico, Greta Frost and more. The Cuss Fix Riddim was released and promoted digitally, by Upsetta Records and still achieved many #1 chart listings and top download rankings.

Upsetta Records’ returned in 2011, with the critically acclaimed Bomboflow Riddim (Flow Productions).  Upsetta Records’ sophomore release, featured two number one hits, “Too Watchy” by International Superstar, Collie Buddz and “Farmer Man” by Jamaican Reggae Star, Kali Blaxx.  The Bomboflow Riddim also featured popular tunes from Zamunda, Khago, Admiral Tibet, Fyakin, Cario Muzyk and many more.  Upsetta Records’ was praised in various reviews and noted as a ‘classic’ as well as ‘top reggae riddim‘ 2011 and has inspired Reggae Music Videos, that feature Fyakin, Kali Blaxx, Jah Thunder and Shalli.

In the Spring of 2013, Upsetta Records returned with the release of the Kingship Riddim (Flow Productions), a funky, ‘rootical’ skank’ offering, which features International Stars like Laza Morgan, Erup, Zamunda – as well as upcoming stars Mr. Melody, Melloquence, Sanjay and more. 

Upsetta Records’ followed the momentum of the Kingship RIddim with their fourth Reggae, roots riddim release in November 2013,  Pot A Cook Riddim (Flow Productions).  The uplifting, "summery" Pot A Cook Riddim featured such reggae stars as Bobby Hustle, Fyakin, Mikey General, Winstrong & Zamunda; in addition to upcoming reggae talents as Boom Dekka, Cario and Senita Mogul. 

Upsetta Records' immediately followed up their four, successful reggae riddim releases with their first single release in September 13, 206 - the critically acclaimed "Real Survivor" by Bredren B (Ghana) featuring Boom Dekka, Cario & Senita Mogul (Jamaica).  In addition to keeping Upsetta Records' flowing over International airwaves, "Real Survivor" received many rave reviews and was featured on notorious, mainstream music blogs Ear Milk & Hype'em.

Three years later, Upsetta Records' is back.  Reloaded and Refocused.  The crew looks forward to releasing several new riddim releases over the Summer/Fall 2016 - including the Love Jump Riddim, Reggae Robin Riddim, Lion Pride Riddim and the crew's highly anticipated dancehall riddim debut, Kill Di Rhythm!

“There’s this great duality to our band,” reflects Greensky Bluegrass mandolinist, vocalist, and songwriter Paul Hoffman. “We’re existing in a few different places at once: we’re a bluegrass band and a rock band, we’re song-driven and interested in extended improvisation.”

“We play acoustic instruments,” adds dobro player Anders Beck, “but we put on a rock’n’roll show. We play in bigger clubs and theaters, there’s a killer light show, and we’re as loud as your favorite rock band. It’s not easy to make five acoustic instruments sound like this – it’s something we’ve spent years working on.”

From these seemingly irreconcilable elements, the five members of Greensky Bluegrass have forged a defiant, powerful sound that, while rooted in classic stringband Americana, extends outwards with a fearless, exploratory zeal. The tension and release between these components – tradition and innovation, prearranged songs and improvisation, acoustic tones and electric volume – is what makes them so thrillingly dynamic, in concert and on record. “In theory,” Hoffman explains, “greensky is the complete opposite of bluegrass. So, by definition, we are contrasting everything that isn’t bluegrass with everything that is.”

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