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May Reggae/Dancehall Fresh Picks of the Month: Bayka, Asa Bantan, Original Koffee, DJ Cheem & More
Listen to 10 new must-hear reggae, dancehall and soca songs by A!MS, Ding Dong, Michael Brun, Hector Roots Lewis, Konshens, Ding Dong & Collie Buddz.
Over an infectious electro-dancehall beat, Marley and South London native Hypetone croon an ode to the healing properties of the natural world, singing, “When it hurts/ Look to the Earth/ Don’t bother with chemicals/ God works miracles that you deserve/ Long life, good light and love.” Later, A!MS brings some of his signature melodic rap to carry forward the guarded skepticism of roots reggae songwriting. Among the album’s standouts is a new Skillibeng-assisted take on Ding Dong’s signature song, titled “Di New Pull Up.” Bridging two generations of dancehall stars, Skillibeng brings a tasteful, melodic energy to the high-octane track, which also features production from Ricky Blaze. Produced by Johnny Cosmic, the album explores Lewis’ take on roots reggae through solo joints and collaborations with the likes of Busy Signal, J Boog and KA$E, the latter of whom appears on standout cut, “Battle Cry.”
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