“Forward ever,” the late great Jacob “Killer” Miller used to sing. “And backward never.” Reggae music has always been about forward motion, the movement of Jah people, up from downpression and forward to Holy Mount Zion, because freedom is a must. Still, every once in awhile, it doesn’t hurt to take a glance over your shoulder, if only to take the measure of one’s progress. Just to remember the long walk, and to make sure that history is not a mystery. Some stories have got to be told. It’s like that with “Yes Me Friend,” one of the standout tracks on Buju Banton’s long-awaited album Upside Down 2020, which drops on all digital platforms this Friday…
When the Los Angeles soul singer Alexandria released her 2014 Rebirth, it was clear from the get-go that something was amiss: “My ex told me I was finished,” she sang on “I Am Gold,” the…
For too long, many people have silently battled mental health issues, putting on a happy face for the rest of the world — including musicians. But things have been changing. In recent years…
Ungodly Hour is more than just a second album for the pair. It’s a departure from their saccharine debut EP Sugar Symphony, and a growth spurt from the time they reminded us The Kids Are Alright.…
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