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THREE WEEKS AT NO.1 ON THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGGAE CHART FOR RICHIE STEPHENS, AS AMBELIQUE MAKES A NEW ENTRY!

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“STRICTLY THE BEST 63” LOCKS ITS SECOND WEEK ON TOP THE FRN REGGAE ALBUM CHART, “NICE & RUFF VOL.11” MAKES A NEW ENTRY!

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MARCIA GRIFFITHS HOLDS THE NO.1 SPOT FOR THE THIRD WEEK, AS DA FLAME, DAVID HINDS, AND THE BLACKSTONES MAKE NEW ENTRIES!

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LEGENDARY ICONIC MUSICIAN ASTON “FAMILY MAN” BARRETT OF BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS FAME, DIES AT 77!

LEGENDARY ICONIC MUSICIAN ASTON “FAMILY MAN” BARRETT OF BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS FAME, DIES AT 77!

Aston “Family Man” Barrett, legendary bass guitarist for The Wailers band, died in Miami on February 2 at age 77. Lennie Chen, the band’s manager, confirmed his death. Barrett, who retired from recording and touring six years ago due to failing health, was pivotal to Bob Marley’s music during the 1970s until a cancer diagnosis ended the singer-songwriter’s career in 1980. When Marley died in May 1981 at age 36, Barrett took over leadership of The Wailers. Under … Read entire article »

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LEGENDARY RADIO BROADCASTER ALLAN MAGNUS, DIES AT 80!

LEGENDARY RADIO BROADCASTER ALLAN MAGNUS, DIES AT 80!

Veteran broadcaster Alan Magnus has died. Magnus’ family announced that he died on Saturday morning. In a statement, RJR/GLEANER expressed condolences to his family and close friends. Alan, 80 years old in December, worked with RJR for over 40 years.     Magnus’ family is requesting some privacy at this time to come to terms with this loss. … Read entire article »

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ACTOR CARL WEATHERS OF “ROCKY & MANDALORIAN” FAME, DIES AT 76!

ACTOR CARL WEATHERS OF “ROCKY & MANDALORIAN” FAME, DIES AT 76!

BY ETHAN SHANFELD/VARIETY— Carl Weathers, who starred as Apollo Creed in the first four “Rocky” films opposite Sylvester Stallone, died Thursday, his manager Matt Luber confirmed to Variety. He was 76. Weathers also starred in 1987’s “Predator” and had a memorable role in Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore.” He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his work in the “Star Wars” series “The Mandalorian.” He voiced Combat Carl in “Toy … Read entire article »

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DOLLARMAN’S “WE BELONG” HAS ENTERED THE FOUNDATION RADIO NETWORK TOP 30 CHART!

DOLLARMAN’S “WE BELONG” HAS ENTERED THE FOUNDATION RADIO NETWORK TOP 30 CHART!

Dollarman‘s new lovers-rock single, We Belong, which was officially released at the beginning of the year (on January 1), has now entered The Foundation Radio Network NY Charts, which is curated by Clinton Lindsay. The fact that it was added to such a popular music chart means that We Belong is now considered to be one of the top 30 reggae songs in and around the New York tri-state area. For those not familiar with Dollarman, he is an accomplished songwriter, … Read entire article »

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CHRISTOPHER ELLIS TO KICK OFF HIS “RUB-A-DUB” JAPAN TOUR ON MARCH 16!

CHRISTOPHER ELLIS TO KICK OFF HIS “RUB-A-DUB” JAPAN TOUR ON MARCH 16!

The highly acclaimed reggae artist, Christopher Ellis, is thrilled to announce his upcoming ‘Rub A Dub’ Japan Tour. Known for his magical singing and his connection to reggae legend Alton Ellis, Christopher Ellis is set to captivate audiences across Japan with his signature style and unforgettable performances. During the tour, Christopher Ellis will be performing some of his biggest hits, including chart-toppers like “Still Go A Dance,” “Rub A Dub,” “Here We Are,” and “Stick Together”. … Read entire article »

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AFTER A SHORT HIATUS…ROOTS SINGER IBA MAHR, RETURNS WITH A NEW SINGLE “GENERAL!”

AFTER A SHORT HIATUS…ROOTS SINGER IBA MAHR, RETURNS WITH A NEW SINGLE “GENERAL!”

Off the scene for some time, Iba Mahr returns with a song that salutes outstanding black heroes including Bob Marley, Mortimo Planno, and Emperor Haile Selassie I. General is the name of his comeback song. It is produced by Notis Records, the company that produced Diamond Sox, his 2014 hit song. The new single is accompanied by a video directed by Jesse James. “To be a general is an honorable title. This song speaks to the dignity and … Read entire article »

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VP RECORDS TO RELEASE THE REMASTERED 1976 FRED LOCKS’ CLASSIC ALBUM “BLACK STAR LINER” ON FEBRUARY 9!

VP RECORDS TO RELEASE THE REMASTERED 1976 FRED LOCKS’ CLASSIC ALBUM “BLACK STAR LINER” ON FEBRUARY 9!

Fred Locks ‘Black Star Liner’ Fred Locks’ 1976 LP Black Star Liner sits on any short list of classics from Reggae’s golden era of the 1970s. The LP, available again in a newly remastered edition, evokes the earnest vision of repatriation that Marcus Garvey articulated and attempted to actualize a century ago. Writers Steve Barrow and Peter Dalton put the release in context in Reggae: The Rough Guide: “‘Black Star Liners,’ which became an enduring roots anthem that … Read entire article »

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