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At 17, GOLDENBOY JAY’s Debut CartoonThrows Even Brighter Sparks And Even Darker Shadows

GOLDENBOY JAY‘s song wants you to live inside its moment. “Cartoon” make believe, street life and life in the hood. “Got me feeling like am living in a cartoon for real. Black life don’t matter where I come from, Body count real stupid like a dum, dum, you can be the next one if you want some, a hundred round drum attached to a Tommy Gun, rat a tat tat killers bang bang…” Crooked Cops on the block doing the same thing — these are some of the scenes found on “Cartoon“

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CERA KYMARNI The Lioness Sings Tonight

Cera Kymarni, who has a new EP, Island Breeze, out now and is appearing at The Bird tonight (Friday) will perform at the Freedom For West Papua Benefit this Sunday, April 26, at the Railway Hotel. Asani Ali has a chat. Describe the moment you knew that reggae music was for you and the journey from then to […]

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It’s Time To Get On The A Wall Bandwagon – Mentally Running

“Mentally Running“, new album from A Wall, is a master class from one of the Hip-Hop’s best writers. When Tolkien said not all those who wander are lost, he was talking specifically about A Wall. Across two decades worth of wonky, wordy music, wandering has informed much of the rapper’s best writing. His excellent new […]

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A Wall Album Of The Week – Breedology Volume One

A Wall is playing for keeps with his latest release Breedology Volume I. The 15 song collection is raw, uncut, and lyrically intense. Such a bold move is expected from the 305 entertainer who first gained the attention of Hip Hop Fans by writing songs for other artists and also performing on the Miami Local […]

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Gregory D Ottley Releases New Gospel Album – Jesus I Love You

From its bright, colorful cover to its song titles, including “Covered With The Blood,” it is obvious that the latest album from California based, Gregory D Ottley, “Jesus I Love You”, which he released December 6, is a serious piece of work that confirms his spirituality. That’s very much the point, the vocalist says. “It’s […]

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Eljai Re-Release Blessed Ft Capleton On Asani Ali Music

Eljai’s debut CD, “Da Rebirth”, was recorded in 2006 with the production help of musician/producer Fabian Cooke and master drummer Carlton “Santa” Davis, who was part of the Soul Syndicate band.“Blessed” was one of the original songs on the album. This Friday, the International Superstar re-recorded and re-released “Blessed” with some help from Reggae Superstar […]