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Omar Perry – A Tribute To Lee Scratch Perry in London @ Jazz Cafe 2025

Omar Perry and his French-based Easy Riddim Maker (ERM) backing band recently played London town’s legendary Jazz Café. BIGGEST SURPRISE? Perry announcing that it was his first ever performance in the United Kingdom! BIGGEST HIGH POINT? Perry’s arrival on stage, wearing a regal gown and a king’s crown, singing Disco Devil and delivering a tip-top accomplished performance thereafter. BIGGEST LOW POINT? Perry leaving the stage, to bring an end to what was a superb show. Omar Perry is the second son of the immortal music man Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry. On Saturday, March 8th […]

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Rototom Sunsplash 2025 Unveils 60 Artists for 30th Edition

Shaggy, Burning Spear, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Tarrus Riley, Steel Pulse, Misty in Roots, The Wailers, Morgan Heritage, Third World, Ky-Mani Marley... Rototom Sunsplash kicks off the excitement for its 30th edition with a star-studded first reveal! Get ready for an unforgettable summer in Benicàssim (Castellón) from August 16 to 23, 2025.Over 60 artists are set to light up the ‘Celebrating Life’ lineup, marking three decades of festival energy and good vibes. From the legends who inspired Rototom Sunsplash to the […]

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Listener’s Choice Awards: Your Top Picks for This Year’s Music Icons

Rap and urban music have transcended from underground movements to global powerhouses. More than just beats and rhymes, these genres represent culture, struggle, success, and the raw voice of the streets. From hip-hop’s origins in the Bronx to today’s international dominance, urban music continues to evolve, shaping and reflecting society. The Roots of Rap & Urban Music Rap music emerged in the late 1970s in the South Bronx, New York, where DJs like Kool Herc pioneered beat-breaking techniques and MCs […]

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Concerts

The 2025 Urban Music Festival You Can’t Miss

Rap and urban music have transcended from underground movements to global powerhouses. More than just beats and rhymes, these genres represent culture, struggle, success, and the raw voice of the streets. From hip-hop’s origins in the Bronx to today’s international dominance, urban music continues to evolve, shaping and reflecting society. The Roots of Rap & Urban Music Rap music emerged in the late 1970s in the South Bronx, New York, where DJs like Kool Herc pioneered beat-breaking techniques and MCs […]

January 8, 2025 38

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Urban Music vs. Streaming Services: Who’s Really Winning?

Rap and urban music have transcended from underground movements to global powerhouses. More than just beats and rhymes, these genres represent culture, struggle, success, and the raw voice of the streets. From hip-hop’s origins in the Bronx to today’s international dominance, urban music continues to evolve, shaping and reflecting society. The Roots of Rap & Urban Music Rap music emerged in the late 1970s in the South Bronx, New York, where DJs like Kool Herc pioneered beat-breaking techniques and MCs […]

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Chart Breakdown: What Makes a Song ‘The One’?

Rap and urban music have transcended from underground movements to global powerhouses. More than just beats and rhymes, these genres represent culture, struggle, success, and the raw voice of the streets. From hip-hop’s origins in the Bronx to today’s international dominance, urban music continues to evolve, shaping and reflecting society. The Roots of Rap & Urban Music Rap music emerged in the late 1970s in the South Bronx, New York, where DJs like Kool Herc pioneered beat-breaking techniques and MCs […]

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How Social Media is Changing the Way We Experience Music

Rap and urban music have transcended from underground movements to global powerhouses. More than just beats and rhymes, these genres represent culture, struggle, success, and the raw voice of the streets. From hip-hop’s origins in the Bronx to today’s international dominance, urban music continues to evolve, shaping and reflecting society. The Roots of Rap & Urban Music Rap music emerged in the late 1970s in the South Bronx, New York, where DJs like Kool Herc pioneered beat-breaking techniques and MCs […]

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Exclusive Interview: The Rising Star You’ll Be Hearing Everywhere!

Rap and urban music have transcended from underground movements to global powerhouses. More than just beats and rhymes, these genres represent culture, struggle, success, and the raw voice of the streets. From hip-hop’s origins in the Bronx to today’s international dominance, urban music continues to evolve, shaping and reflecting society. The Roots of Rap & Urban Music Rap music emerged in the late 1970s in the South Bronx, New York, where DJs like Kool Herc pioneered beat-breaking techniques and MCs […]

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