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Eddie Murphy and Snoop Lion VS. Musiq Soulchild and Syleena Johnson
If imitation is the greatest form of flattery then Musiq Soulchild and Syleena Johnson must be feeling immensely flattered right about now. Shortly after Musiq & Syleena released their hot new single “Feel The Fire,” from their highly anticipated upcoming reggae album 9INE due out September 24th on Shanachie Entertainment, Eddie Murphy released his reggae single “Red Light,” featuring Snoop…
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Musiq Soulchild & Syleena Johnson Set September 10th for “9ine” Reggae Release
American R&B and Jamaican reggae have taken turns influencing each other over the past fifty years. The local interpretation of American R&B in Jamaica led to Ska music; the Jamaican hit “Liquidator” became the basis for The Staples Singers’ smash “I’ll Take You There,” while Bob Marley & The Wailers started out imitating The Impressions. Hip-hop’s roots stem from dancehall…
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