Island Vibrations — The Reggae Hui (Compilation Volume 1)
Producer Thomson Enos of Typical Hawaiians Productions (THP) brings you Island Vibrations, a compilation of reggae music from some of the best recording artists throughout the Hawaiian Islands and beyond. Thomson rounds up his hui f island reggae artists in collaboration to create this musical magic. Island Vibrations artists include Na Hoku Hanohano Award winners Typical Hawaiians and O-Shen, as well as Maui’s Marty Dread, Damon Williams, Jamin “The Chief Ragga” Wong, Ilona Irvine, Jamaica’s Eko, Red Eye of Sudden Rush, Bamboo, Ruff Reggae, Kaipo Kapua, Isle Five, international reggae sensation Tarrus Riley, and many more. This is music that speaks of our island beauty and prideful culture.
Available: May 12. Distributed by Mountain Apple Company/mountainapplecompany.com
Reggae in Paradise 3
Reggae in Paradise 3 is a brilliant compilation of 14 hits and Billboard chart toppers. This volume in the Reggae in Paradise series kicks it with epic bands from the West coast (Rebelution, Iration, J Boog, and Common Kings), as well as the East Coast (SOJA and New Kingston.) Hawaii, the center of the island-reggae music scene, is well represented by The Green, Kimie, Imua Garza, Maoli, Anuhea, Irie Love and Bruddah Norm. Hawaii’s Justin teams up with the UK’s legendary Bitty Mclean, while the Sons of Zion epitomize New Zealand’s dynamic reggae scene.
Available: May 12. Distributed by Mountain Apple Company/mountainapplecompany.com
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