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Bearing witness to the accelerating negativity of global affairs, British reggae powerhouse SteelPulse exemplify musical vengeance to halt the disarray of humanity. The band's twelfth studio production, titledMass Manipulation, reflects four decades committed to bettering mankind through music. Steel Pulse songs and lyrics continue to engage controversial topics of racial injustice and human rights on a global scale. >> READ MORE

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WEDNESDAY MAY 14 THROWBACK (2nd & 4th Wednesdays) All Throwbacks: Hip Hop, Soul/Funk, Reggae +more!Featuring Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist (True Skool)at Hello Stranger Bar, 1724 Broadway, Oakland. Doors…See More
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Crucial Reggae Sundays: Free reggae music in Golden Gate Park at Golden Gate Park Bandshell:

May 25, 2025 at 4:30pm to November 23, 2025 at 7:30pm
Crucial Reggae Sundays brings free, family-friendly reggae music to the historic Bandshell at Music Concourse in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, every Sunday from 4:20 to 7:30 pm, through mid-November. Produced by Illuminate LIVE and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, the series is hosted by residents Irie Dole (Jah Warrior Shelter Hi-Fi), Guidance (Infinite Guidance Sound/Nice Up Radio), and DJ Sep (Dub Mission), and features special guest live performances and DJ sets every…See More
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"Maneater” is the second single off John Alex Gatsby’s debut album Mayday, dropping May 16. With an infectious groove and a nostalgic edge, the track pulses with upbeat energy while telling the tale of a heartbreak woman who leaves nothing behind. Gatsby’s smooth vocals echo the warning: “Oh here she comes, she gone take your heart and use up all your love... Have you ever seen the devil wear chanel?” Blending throwback vibes with a modern twist, “Maneater” reimagines the femme fatale story…See More
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From Glasgow, bursting onto the UK music scene with an unshakeable presence and a voice rooted in resilience. Rising Afro-fusion artist JasiCaesar has released his powerful new single, “Out of Street” now streaming worldwide. This track is more than a vibe, it’s a declaration. With shoutouts to Paisley, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and London, “Out of Street” blends Afrobeat grooves, UK street energy, and personal storytelling to create a track that celebrates escape from the struggle and the joy of…See More
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