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54 ISSUE 106 / 2018 REGGAE TRACK OF THE MONTH: D'ANGEL & SPICE The reggae star won the award for his fourth studio album Stony Hill. 'No worries' by dancehall queens D'Angel & Spice is one empowering tune that will make you an instant fan by the time you finish listening to the single. Whether you want to use it for your Monday morning motivation at work or late night clubbing, this tune is a big one to lift up your mood. Not only is it catchy but its lyrics are cheerful and meaningful to women in the dancehall industry. It is a positive and enlightening track that also has spiritual references throughout. The duo sing, "Cause right now me naav no problems, God a deal wid everything, God sort out everything". The melody is captivating, the voices are on point and the beats are everything. We pressed replay a couple times. This will be Marley's third Grammy for 'Best Reggae Album', his last two where for his solo albums Welcome to Jamrock and Halfway Tree. Nominees for this year's 'Best Reggae Album' category included Chronixx, Common Kings, J Boog and in what would have been a historic win, Morgan Heritage missed out on becoming the first Ghanaian act to win a Grammy. Even though Marley was absent for the 60th annual Grammy Awards ceremony this year, we are sure this momentous win will further cement his incredible legacy in reggae. NEWS: DAMIAN MARLEY WINS GRAMMY FOR 'BEST REGGAE ALBUM' ALBUM OF THE MONTH: TRIBAL SEEDS Rock reggae group Tribal Seeds bring us an addictive roots reggae EP, Roots Party. Made up of 8 songs, Roots Party is filled with strong hooks and beats that mostly evolved as the band was on the road. A deep steady bassline kicks off the first song on the EP, 'Aroma', a uplifting single from start to finish speaking on ganja. The Tribal Seeds sing, "Aroma of the herb smoke: take another hit and it's a lift". The next song on the record features vibe ambassador Protoje on the track 'Gunsmoke'. The US/Jamaican combo is surefire, if this single is anything to go by. Packed full of head-nodding grooves and smooth vocals it is a must- listen for any diehard reggae fan. Whereas songs like 'Roots Party', 'Rude Girl' and 'Empress' are pure island jams that use additional musicians, trumpets and sax to give each tune that special touch. Finishing off with dub versions of 'Aroma', 'Empress' and 'Roots', the Tribal Seeds take us on a reggae/rock journey that you will want to listen to over and over again. Nightlife Joseph Cotton meets Atili Bandalero Calypsos From Jamaica Hubert with The Jamaican Calypsonians Porter Emerald Island- Caro Emerald Offered It Up KINGFISHA Ghetto Ology Dub Wise Black Roots Players Built For Sound Danny T/ Tradesman Good Morning Midnight Biga Ranx None A Jah Jah Children (remas- tered) Ras Michael & The Sons of Negus African Roots Lloyd Brevette with Skatalites One By One Alpha & Omega Paradise Has No Border Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra Black Magic Yemi Alade NEW RELEASES