One of the nation’s leading marijuana legalization groups says PNC Bank has notified it that it will close the organization’s 22-year-old accounts, a sign of growing concerns in the financial industry that the Trump administration will crack down on the marijuana industry in states that have legalized it. The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) lobbies to eliminate […]
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto signed a decree this week legalizing medical marijuana. The measure also classified the psychoactive ingredient in the drug as “therapeutic.” The new policy isn’t exactly opening the door for medical marijuana dispensaries on every corner. Instead it calls on the Ministry of Health to draft and implement regulations and public policies regulating “the medicinal […]
The trailblazers of SoCal-style reggae-rock known as Slightly Stoopid are coming to Florida and you won’t want to miss their stop in Cocoa, FL for the Sounds of Summer tour which includes Iration, J Boog, and The Movement. This is your chance to enjoy a laid-back Southern California-style mix of reggae, funk, soul and rock […]
Contributor Flair Lindsey publicity@irishandchin.com Known as a hotbed for sound clash, the UK erupted into an unforgettable battle of some of the country’s most feared sounds, including Natural Affair, XTAC 4×4, Classique, Immortal, Little Sample and Platinum Cartel at the “UK Rumble” on Saturday, June 17 in Leicester, UK. Upon musically annihilating all competition, […]
Social Art Gallery is born out of the idea to exhibit the creative work of some twenty artists and collaborate with social projects by putting the finished works on saleThe theme will be that of the 24th edition: Celebrating Africa Benicàssim | Tuesday, 20 June 2017 Social Art Gallery. Under this new name the space for […]
” We chose the title SURVIVAL because all the songs were written by experiences, these are our daily stories. Ours meaning mankind, it’s that human thread worldwide that give us endurance to make it through financial hardships, personal struggles, health issues, war crisis, abuse, we all survive. From Syria to Chicago, Ukraine to Jamaica, we […]
Today the second edition of the Global Reggae Charts magazine releases. Felix Rühling, who started the charts, says about it: ”It feels like yesterday, that we came up with the idea of the charts, and now we already look at the second issue. We are proud, that the charts already start to serve their purpose. […]
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June 13, 2017 by AggregatedNews Attorney General Jeff Sessions is asking congressional leaders to undo federal medical marijuana protections that have been in place since 2014, according to a May letter that became public Monday. The protections, known as the Rohrabacher-Farr amendment, prohibit the Justice Department from using federal funds to prevent certain states “from implementing their own State laws […]
SKIP MARLEY NOMINATED FOR THE 2017 BET VIEWER’S CHOICE AWARD FOR BEST NEW INTERNATIONAL ACT CLICK HERE TO VOTE NOW! BET AWARDS 17 LIVE! ON SUNDAY JUNE 25 8PM EASTERN / 7PM JAMAICA #IPickSkipMarley / #BETAwards ======================================================================= SKIP MARLEY’S BREAKTHROUGH SINGLES AVAILABLE NOW “LIONS” & “CALM DOWN” LISTEN NOW ON DEEZER ======================================================================= #CALMDOWN […]
The winds of change are blowing through employee benefit plans across Canada, and they smell like weed. Benefits industry insider Mike Sullivan caught a whiff at a recent meeting with some of his clients, who represent private companies with benefit plans that cover about three million Canadian workers across a range of industries. “This group that was in attendance, the No. […]
June 7, 2017 by AggregatedNews DENVER – Coloradans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will now be able to treat their conditions with doctor-approved medical marijuana, bringing a close to a years-long fight. Gov. John Hickenlooper signed Senate Bill 17 Monday, which will allow physicians, after consultation and a medical background review, to prescribe patients suffering from doctor-diagnosed […]
“Philosophy song is basically about controlling your own destiny with the seeds you plant now.” – EarthKry Kingston, Jamaica (MPR Consulting) – .Since the critical acclaim success of their debut EP “Hard Road“, reggae and music lovers have been clamoring and anxiously waiting to satisfy their soul with new music from EarthKry. Priding themselves in […]
“United we stand, divided we fall…..” A phrase used to solidify the significance of the 6Points Band, is the central axis on which this unit of musicians co-exist with each other thus forming a “bond” within the band. The name “6Points” is derived from the ancient Star Of David, to represent the balance of […]
Available now on line and as a free download, is the 2017 Reggae on the River Program Guide. In it you’ll find information about the artists, camping, festival shuttles, vendors, sponsors and more. 4 Day & 3 Day passes on sale now A benefit for the non-profit Mateel Community Center, the 33rd staging of this iconic festival known […]
After many singles, two mixtapes and a 10 track EP called Lead The Way, Kabaka Pyramid is ready to release his first full album, titled Contraband. With media and fans buzzing about the highly anticipated album, Kabaka Pyramid / Bebble Rock and the Ghetto Youths team is set to release the first single titled ‘Cant […]
May 31, 2017 by AggregatedNews The legal weed business is booming in Colorado, and the state has finalized plans to spend its pot tax windfall on health programs in public schools, housing for at-risk populations, and a new treatment program to combat the opioid crisis. Gov. John Hickenlooper on Friday signed a budget bill that dictates how money from […]
Pablo Moses is a force of nature. More than just a Reggae star, his unique voice has been heard on many international stages for over forty years. The Itinuation, his new album co-produced with Harrison Stafford, lead singer of the group GROUNDATION, confirms his dedication to taking a positive attitude to life. Harrison once, again […]
FIRST SINGLE FROM UPCOMING FULL-LENGTH LILY OF DA VALLEY, DUE FOR RELEASE IN SEPTEMBER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EASY STAR RECORDS Jesse Royal releases the first single, “Always Be Around,” from his upcoming debut full-length this Friday, May 26. Two days earlier, the song will be premiered on Wednesday, May 24, via the Mass Appeal website. […]
Jamaican Singer Lila Iké Shares Sweet Ode to Moms with “Biggest Fan” Lila Iké is a singer hailing from Manchester, Jamaica and the newest signee to notable reggae artist Protoje’s label, In.Digg.Nation Collective. For her first official single “Biggest Fan,” Lila Iké explains how her mother initially tried to keep her away from pursuing a music career […]
May 25, 2017 by AggregatedNews Medical researchers have confirmed what some desperate parents have been claiming for years—that a nonpsychoactive component of marijuana known as cannabidiol (CBD) can reduce epileptic seizures in some children. Published in The New England Journal of Medicine, the findings stem from a double-blind, placebo-controlled study—the most scientifically rigorous type of investigation possible. “This study […]
May 24, 2017 by AggregatedNews A week ago, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed an omnibus marijuana bill, containing many changes to the regulations put in place in 2013, after Washington voters legalized recreational marijuana sales in 2012. Senate Bill 5131 passed the Senate on April 20 with a vote of 44-5, and the House that same day, 63-33. […]
May 22, 2017 by AggregatedNews Jay Schlauch’s conviction for peddling pot haunted him for nearly a quarter century. The felony prevented him from landing jobs, gave his wife doubts about tying the knot and cast a shadow over his typically sunny outlook on life. So when an opportunity arose to reduce his record to a misdemeanor under […]
An article from our friends at RedEyesOnline April 20th is unofficially known as National Pot Smoking Day or National Weed Day, and while most stoners have zero issue with having another reason to wake and bake, they stumble a little when the question is put to them about the origins of 420. Some marijuana smokers […]
Article by Sheldon Robertson Photos by Empress K- Reggae Reflection When does a Fitbit give you too much information? As a longtime Sunfest attendee, I realize that a lot of walking is involved, especially on the weekend days when the third stage and the Art District is open, but I was not prepared for my step-counter […]
Ari Herstand (Author of best-seller How To Make It in the New Music Business) called Expert Conversations on the New Music Business: What Does A Manager Do & How To Get One happening June 4th @ 11:30am – 4:30pm PST. You can live stream this workshop from anywhere in the world or If you live […]
BushTea’ ~ somewhere in the sunrise ~ Micah Shemaiah and Ark sound presents ‘Bush Tea’ – Acoustic live performances set to begin May 11, 2017 to commemorate the life of Robert Nesta Marley “Bob Marley” . Bush tea series of acoustic performances will see Micah Shemaiah and the Ark sound perform at different locations or […]
May 4, 2017 by AggregatedNews The question of where you can consume cannabis in Colorado continues to stress lawmakers, even as the state approaches five years of legalization. The state Senate and House approved different versions of a measure to define the prohibition on “open and public” consumption, and a panel of lawmakers failed Wednesday to strike a compromise just […]
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