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Tag: We Generation Music

  • WATCH THIS: Micah Shemaiah featuring Rassi Hardknocks “Legal” Official Music Video

    WATCH THIS: Micah Shemaiah featuring Rassi Hardknocks “Legal” Official Music Video

    Check out the new video for “Legal”  with Cameos from Yaadcore, Keida and Exile Di Brave

    The decriminalization of marijuana remains a huge topic of interest for reggae music in 2016.  Reggae has always been a medium for social commentary and these lyrics reflect global changes regarding this plant. The highly anticipated visual for the Uncle Ben (Channel One) produced song was released this week. The video directed by Sherkhan Chiffre of Raatid Magic Films features Micah Shemaiah, Rassi Hardknocks and friends handling the herb discretely. Video After The Jump…

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  • Reasoning With Rassi Hardknocks About “Legal,” A Reggae Song for the Movement

    Reasoning With Rassi Hardknocks About “Legal,” A Reggae Song for the Movement

    In Comes A Brand New Marijuana Anthem for 2016

    The stink of Marijuana vapors is creating a cloud cover that commands our attention. For the first time since the 1913 Ganja Law, which was strictly enforced by the island’s government, the citizens of Jamaica now have the opportunity to use recreational marijuana. Whether one smokes or not, the whole concept of legalizing the infamous green leaf  highlights the mainstreaming of the Marijuana Movement.  Audio & Interview After The Jump… (more…)

  • Micah Shemaiah: The Man, Music and Message

    Micah Shemaiah: The Man, Music and Message

    Interview with The Original Dread

    During Yaadcore’s recent sets in New York at Downtown Top Ranking with Deadly Dragon Sound at The Delancey  and Sattama Sundays with Stateside Revolution at Bar 13, he played several Micah Shemaiah tunes that ignited the dance floor with skanking and flickering of lighters. Based on the audience response to his music, we interviewed The Original Dread and discovered that this artist has a breadth of experience which impacts his music and message. Interview After The Jump…

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