Rude sounds inna dojo, Black Seeds presiding. Roots rock reggae meets groove rock outta Wellington, New Zealand. A reggae band thru and true, but not without considerable originality and focused passion, this is a live band with a growing rep. They more than hold their own in the studio as well, capturing a well oiled live combo while maximizing the hi-fidelity of a good clean old school recording. Plus — and I never mention bands’ web sites, cos I mean mostly who gives a shite — but, these guys have a really nice flash site! Check it, animal lovers =) Reggae international on yr Superfan 2010 interradiowebnet.hizzle. All killa, no filla. Supafan, out.

The Black Seeds
“Sometimes Enough” (mp3)
from “Into the Dojo”
(LOOP)

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The most exciting new dancehall crew today is the South Rakkas Crew. Signed to Diplo’s Mad Decent Label, the South Rakkas Crew unleashes mighty dancehall fury whenever they grab the mic. Check out their new single and buy their records. You won’t be disappointed.

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The mighty East Park Reggae Collective are a class act. Their love for Reggae comes from a love of music and a political frustration best manifested the only way they know how. Formed in Leeds in 2005, the band was brought together by long time collaborators Johnny Tomlinson and Tommy Evans, and quickly gained a serious reputation on the Leeds live scene, playing a host of venues throughout the city.

East Park Reggae Collective
“The Frontline” (mp3)
from “The Frontline”
(Caprimusic / GLP)

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I do love me some trombones. And I do adore a good rocksteady beat. And we know how a sweet ska tune can put the cherry on top of a nice spring morning. So here you have it, the UK’s Voodoo Trombone Quartet with “(Hey You) The Rocksteady Crew” – a joyous outburst of dubtastic skanking glee. And that’s a good thing.

The Voodoo Trombone Quartet
“(Hey You) The Rocksteady Crew” (mp3)
from “The Voodoo Trombone Quartet …Again”
(Freshly Squeezed Music)

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Today we bring you a massive dubwise poptronic wikid and wiley roots stylee pile o’ awesome from the UK. Busting the jams outta London, producer Gaudi has a massive gem on his hands here. Favorable references to all the gr8 80′s English reggae, plus a clear and present connection to teh modern club riddims that rock the youth. Brooklyn’s Dr. Israel steps up to the mic on this intercontinental collaboration. A stone winner from the “No Prisoners” album out on Six Degrees Records. Hot.

Gaudi
“No Time (feat. Dr. Israel)” (mp3)
from “No Prisoners”
(Six Degrees Records)

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Barrington Levy is offering up his hit “Collie Weed” for our enjoyment. A simple and direct song, with a simple and direct message. Pick up “Original Ragga Muffin Part One” for more from this top Jamaican star. A must have for any reggae fan!

Barrington Levy
“Collie Weed” (mp3)
from “Original Ragga Muffin Part One”
(Azra Music Publishing)

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Following in the wake of the highly successful Easy Star Record’s reggae versions of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, and Radiohead’s Ok Computer, comes, Dub Like An Antelope – Legends of Reggae Celebrate Phish. Reggae legends Rootz Underground’s hypnotic version of “Makisupa Policeman” is sure to delight reggae and Phish fans alike.

Rootz Underground
“Makisupa Policeman” (mp3)
from “Dub Like An Antelope – Legends of Reggae Celebrate Phish”
(Red Hillz Music)

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In the world of reggae music John Brown’s Body emerges from the thick clouds of ganja smoke as one of the truly originals voices in an often predictable genre. The Massachusetts’ 8-piece shows off their propensity for rhythms that reach out beyond any one genre classification, but tell a strictly dubwize narration.

John Brown’s Body
“The Gold (Dubmatix Runnin’ Remix)” (mp3)
from “Re-Amplify”
(Easy Star Records)

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Well known to those who know, mysterious to those who don’t, the greatest dub artist in the world also happens to be the man who invented the style. Dub evolved from various happy accidents in the studios of Jamaica, but it took a madman of Scratchy’s particular imagination to water the seeds of dub and grow them into an international forest. Clearly from outer space, he visits earth in this track to attend a little party. Come on in, drink ya drink.

Lee “Scratch” Perry
“Having a Party” (mp3)
from “Scratch Came, Scratch Saw, Scratch Conquered”
(Megawave)

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Rockin’ in a classic Jamaican dancehall style, The Splif Click drops a gr8 combo of humor and light, plus message and depth over a spare and precise backing track. A joyous track that any dancehall fan will adore.

The Splif Click
“Like a Soldier” (mp3)
from “Like a Soldier”
(Powacut Productions)

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