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Press Release: Clatta Bumboo’s debut album is finally here – seeing the talented artist ‘make way’ for a new chapter in his career. Jamaican-born, US-based Roots artist Clatta Bumboo is humbled and proud to announce the release of his debut full-length album, Make Way Rasta – available on all platforms on 24 November 2023. Make Way Rasta, released via Black River Sonics, sees this accomplished singer, songwriter, and producer deliver 12 tracks grounded in Rastafari Roots Reggae – but all with their own individual twists: The project represents a lifetime of experiences for Clatta – and years of dedication to

Press Release: Clatta Bumboo ponders ‘where is home’ for Black people ahead of his long-awaited debut album. Emerging Roots artist Clatta Bumboo is almost ready to release his brand-new album on 24 November. However, just before this debut full-length project drops, he’s released the third track: an anthemic and moving affair. Where Is Home, released via Black River Sonics, sees this accomplished singer, songwriter, and producer deliver his most complete work so far. The track is taken from Clatta’s forthcoming, and debut, album – slated for release on 24 November. The record will consist of 12 tracks, and is heavily

Press Release: Clatta Bumboo urges us to ‘be strong’ in the second release from his highly anticipated new album. Emerging Roots artist Clatta Bumboo is gearing up for the release of his brand-new album on 24 November. Ahead of this, he’s released the second single from the record: a soulful and pertinent track for our time. Be Strong, released via Black River Sonics, sees this accomplished singer, songwriter, and producer move his sound further forward. The track is taken from Clatta’s forthcoming, and debut, album – slated for release on 24 November. The record will consist of 12 tracks, and

Press Release: Clatta Bumboo shows again why his Roots status is fast becoming legendary. Emerging Roots artist Clatta Bumboo is quickly becoming one of the must-listen to voices in the culture. Now, he’s back with another superb release, ahead of his new album which drops globally on 24 November. Make Way Rasta, released via Black River Sonics, sees this accomplished singer, songwriter, and producer further his slick and compelling sound. The track is taken from Clatta’s forthcoming, and debut, album of the same name – slated for release on 24 November. The record will consist of 12 tracks, and his

Press Release: Don Hartley shows again why his Roots’ status is legendary. Veteran Roots artist Don Hartley has been a staple on the conscious Reggae seen for over three decades. Now, he’s back with another superb release – following on from his recent cuts Do You Have What It Takes and Black Moses. The Third Day, released via Don Hartley Music, sees this accomplished singer, songwriter, and producer further his slick and compelling sound. It’s another quality Roots release, taken from Hartley’s upcoming debut EP, with digital roots producer I-niverse expected in early August 2023: The track follows-on from the

Press Release: Christos DC stuns with his new, five-track EP Matchbox. Seasoned Roots artist Christos DC has been a staple on the conscious Reggae scene since the mid-2010s. Now, he’s back with another stunning release: small, perfectly formed and carrying on the mantra of ‘honest music’ that this artist has lived by. Matchbox EP, released via Christos’s own label Honest Music, sees this accomplished singer, songwriter and producer take the listener on a deep dive into thoughtful, intricate, and richly orchestrated Roots: The EP follows-on from his incredible 2021 albums Crisis 2.0 and Crisis 2.0 in dub, and previous to

Press Release: Don Hartley returns with a stirring message for the world by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. UK-based Roots artist Don Hartley once again projects Manchester’s talents across the globe, as he delivers another stunning track – showing just what the English Reggae scene can offer. Black Moses, released via Hartley’s own, new label Blessed People, sees this accomplished singer, songwriter and producer take things back to their roots, with a veritable musical feast of conscious Reggae deliciousness: The track follows on from Hartley’s previous release, Do You Have What It Takes. “Black Moses is an extremely pleasant surprise from

Press Release: Dexta Daps returns to his conscious roots across a brand new riddim by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. Jamaican Dancehall Superstar Dexta Daps takes the lead on the Train Line Records latest riddim. In a move that will surprise his avid fans and music critics alike, Daps has returned to his conscious roots across a reggae riddim that also features a whole host of other stars – including Lutan Fyah and Anthony B. El Yah Weh Riddim is set to be released on 18 November via Train Line Records. It comes hot of the heels of the label’s previous

Press Release: Germany’s The Merchant Records teams-up with one of Jamaica’s most iconic artists for an 8-track EP by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. An up-and-coming German Roots Reggae label has joined forces with the incomparable Nga Han across a mesmerising EP – which shows off both parties’ talents wonderfully. Abba Chant is set to be released by German-based The Merchant Records. It sees the label’s founder, Tamrin, join forces with Jamaican Roots Revivalist Han across an EP with eight tracks overall. It is the third release from this fledgling outfit, following on from the success of its 2021 project Earthman

Press Release: Chyna Nicole ushers in fall with a bang across her new single ‘Fireworks’ by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. Singing sensation Chyna Nicole has had a busy year. From the inspired reimagining of the Celine Dion standard My Heart Will Go On, to her contribution to Jumpout Production’s Rockin Rock Riddim, she refuses to slow down. And her latest release shows this versatile artist once again breaking ground. Fireworks is set to be released via Nico Star Music on 2 September. The track’s core elements are based on The Cables’ 1968 classic What Kind Of World – produced by