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The WestMob Heats Up Summer 2026 with the Release of New Dance Anthem 'Private Party'



Get ready to turn the speakers up and hit the dance floor as The WestMob, also known as Mass Extinction and recognized worldwide as the legendary backup band for the late Godfather of Soul James Brown, officially releases their new single, 'Private Party,' on Friday | May 22, 2026.




Available on all major streaming platforms including Spotify | Apple Music and Amazon Music, 'Private Party' delivers an infectious fusion of GoGo | Funk | Reggae | Soul and a feel-good sexy energy designed to become the soundtrack of the summer.



Featuring internationally known Artist Ras Lidj — Creator of the groundbreaking "Regg'Go" sound, a fusion of Reggae and GoGo, alongside Artist D Best, 'Private Party' blends live instrumentation, cultural rhythm and an undeniable groove into a record built for celebrations, cabarets and cookouts.  The release will also launch an interactive dance challenge campaign expected to ignite social media and bring audiences together through music, movement and the hand dance culture.




For decades, The WestMob has carried the spirit, musicianship and showmanship inspired by James Brown while creating their own signature sound rooted deeply in Washington, DC's rich musical legacy.  With 'Private Party,' the band continues their mission of creating timeless music that bridges generations and keeps live performance culture alive while making a connection on the dance floor again.



"This record is about energy, celebration, unity and bringing people together.  The energy of GoGo is known to draw people to the dance floor and that's our mission," says The WestMob Co-Founder Gerald West.  "We wanted to create something that feels good, moves people and reminds everybody what real live music feels like," says The WestMob Founder Geoff West.




The celebration continues Sunday | June 7, 2026, as The WestMob hosts the ALL WHITE PRIVATE PARTY SINGLE RELEASE & LIVE RECORDING at Ivy City Smokehouse from 5PM to 9PM.  The red carpet event will also serve as the official Birthday Celebration for Gerald 'Goodie Brown' West and a live video recording of 'Private Party.'


Live Performances By:  The WestMob & Kenny Barnes

Special Live Performances By:  Mike Muse (The Stylistics) | Charlie Horse | Mass Family | Rocksteady (Rocksteady Project) | Gerald Brooks (Pump Blenders) | Geronimo | Ras Lidj | Doc Hughes | D Best


The event promises live entertainment, celebrity guests, red carpet moments and the official live video recording experience for 'Private Party' highlighting the dance.


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CHECK OUT "CLEAN ENERGY" PRODUCED BY EASY STAR RECORDS


 

Clean Energy finds The Autos in a different pocket from the heavier, rootsier dub-by-way-of-sound-system material they can be associated with, and that shift suits Kxng Izem well. Released on May 15, 2026 through Easy Star Records, the single plays like a bright, forward-moving reggae cut with a clear message rather than a moody late-night piece. The song is centered on keeping your energy clean and staying clear of negative influence, but it does that without getting preachy. The production has a lively, polished feel, and Izem’s vocal delivery brings the right kind of lift to match it.



What makes the record click is the balance between message and movement. The Autos keep the rhythm open enough for the words to breathe, while still pushing enough bass and bounce to give the tune some drive. Kxng Izem comes across as direct and encouraging, which is exactly what this kind of song needs; the hook lands because it feels conversational instead of forced. It is the sort of single that works as a motivational anthem without losing the easy flow that keeps people listening.




For Easy Star, a release like this fits the label’s wider reggae and dub catalogue, but it also shows how flexible that camp can be when it links a production team with a newer voice. The track runs 3: 53, which is just enough time for the idea to make its point and leave a strong aftertaste. With The Autos and Kxng Izem pairing up here, Clean Energy lands as a timely reminder that good reggae doesn’t always have to shout to make its message stick.









JAH BAMI AND ASHA D BRING YOU "JUSTICE"... A MUST HAVE IN THE PLAYLIST FAMILY!!!


 

Jah Bami and Asha D meet on Justice at a point where French-rooted reggae and the wider European underground have been keeping a steady conversation with the Caribbean sound. The single arrived on May 1, 2026, and is credited to Humbleness Production and Evidence Music, with the title framed as a direct appeal rather than a vague slogan. At 3: 22, it sits in that compact single format and leaves the message to the lyric and the delivery, which is the right shape for a song built around a serious theme.



Asha D brings useful context here because he is not just a vocalist but also a drummer, producer, and engineer with a deep place in the French reggae scene. Jah Bami’s recent run has also been active in 2026, with several singles and the Tides of Reasoning Riddim EP appearing in the same stretch, so Justice lands as part of a busy release period rather than a one-off appearance. The pairing makes sense on paper: Jah Bami’s voice meets Asha D’s grounded, conscious approach, and the result is aimed at a message song rather than a party cut.




The tracklist is as simple as it gets, with Justice as the only listed song, so there is no juggling sequence, dub plate stack, or instrumental set to unpack. That single-song format centres on the vocal performance and the production bed, and it also gives the release a clean, uncluttered presentation.









Chronic Law and Zum remind you that there's "Only One Life"

 


Chronic Law and Zum meet the question head-on with Only One Life, a reflective dancehall cut that trades in urgency rather than excess. The song sits in Chronic Law’s wheelhouse: blunt, streetwise, and built on the kind of inner-monologue writing that has made him one of the most closely followed voices in modern Jamaican dancehall. He has long been associated with reality music that mixes toughness with vulnerability, and this track pushes that side forward with a steadier, more contemplative tone than the harder-edged records that first widened his audience.



The production comes through Good Good Productions, a name that has been attached to a range of contemporary Caribbean releases and here provides a clean frame for the message. Only One Life feels less like a club-first anthem and more like a sober reminder to move carefully, value time, and make decisions with the clock in mind. The mood is serious but not gloomy, with a restrained beat that leaves room for the vocal to carry the weight. That space matters, because Chronic Law works best when the arrangement lets his phrasing land plainly.




Zum’s presence adds another layer to the record, giving it a collaborative edge without crowding the song’s central idea. The pairing makes sense for a track that is trying to sound lived-in rather than flashy. In a dancehall year that has already produced a lot of noise, Only One Life cuts through by keeping its message simple: life is short, pressure is real, and the choices you make are your own to live with.








EASY STAR UPDATE: New from MMZY × Paris La Mont, The Expanders, Runkus & More

 

Easy Star Records
MMZY × Paris La Mont - Santa (So Real)
MMZY × Paris La Mont
Santa (So Real)
OUT NOW
MMZY teams up with artist and producer Paris La Mont on "Santa," a high-energy Afrobeats anthem powered by commanding rhythms and a seamless fusion of Nigerian Afrobeat, Jamaican dancehall, and hip-hop edge. Rooted in confidence and forward momentum, the track delivers a bold message of dominance, resilience, and unstoppable rise.
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The Expanders - Something Wrong In Dub
The Expanders
Something Wrong In Dub
OUT NOW
Celebrating 15 years of their self-titled debut, The Expanders present an expanded digital edition featuring all the original tracks plus 6 brand-new dub versions mixed at J's Studio. "Something Wrong In Dub" is the lead focus track, and a taste of what's to come on June 12 when both the digital Expanded Edition album and the vinyl-only Merciless Dub EP drop.
Coming June 12
Vinyl Only EP (6 Dubs)
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Digital Expanded Album
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STREAMING WITH YOU IN THE PAST WEEK




We broadcast globally 24/7 .... 365 and have been for over a decade. We  have embedded players on our web pages, in our radio lounge, on 15 affiliate websites  and broadcast live from TIC TOC.  That's reaching out to a lot of reggae enthusiasts. Our service provider furnishes  a cumulative report from all the disbursed media players and here's the top 25 countries who tuned in the past 7 days.

The first graph reports  the top countries who hit that >> GO BUTTON<<< and tuned in. The second graph reports who tuned in for the longest period of time per session!  This is the NATION family!!!!  The people we love and respect.  Thank you for  hitting that dial and staying locked .....








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BLAST FROM THE PAST: Various Artists - Linval Thompson Presents 2 Sexes Clash!



We have started a new feature here in the News Reel where we will be deep diving into the classic vaults and pull out a "jacket" for you to sample and even tuck into your playlists. We will do a little research and find what we can about the LP or the producers to give you some background. 

These are the roots of the "reggae culture" and well worth looking into, enjoying and celebrating. So let's begin with  this:  


Various Artists - Linval Thompson Presents 2 Sexes Clash!


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Our first installment will be a 1990 Linval Thompson presentation featuring the battle of the sexes with " 2 SEXES CLASH."


CSA LP 1990 (FLAC DOWNLOAD) BULK AUDIO CONVERTOR


Recorded at Dynamic Sounds

Music by The Firehouse Crew

Produced by Bunny Gemini and Linval Thompson






Barbara Jones - Where Do Broken Hearts Go
Lady Junie - Sweets For My Sweet
Barbara Jones / Barker B - Moonlight Lover
Tracy Niceness / Chris Wayne - Raggamuffin Love
Barbara Jones - Ebony Eyes
Little John - Mix Up
Michael Rowe - Bless My Soul
King Everal - Sing
Linval Thompson - If I Didn't Love You
King Everal - Old Pan Sound




Linval Thompson is one of the most influential figures in reggae history—a true roots reggae singer, songwriter, and pioneering producer whose work helped bridge the gap between the golden age of roots and the digital evolution of dancehall. Though often underappreciated by mainstream audiences, Thompson’s contributions to reggae’s sonic identity and cultural progression are undeniable.



As reggae transitioned into the dancehall era in the early 1980s, Linval Thompson was already ahead of the curve.

Working with the emerging Roots Radics Band at Channel One and sending tracks to Scientist for mixing, Thompson helped shape the sound of modern Jamaican music. Their collaborations led to some of dub’s most iconic albums:

Scientist Meets the Space Invaders (1981)
Scientist Encounters Pac Man (1982)
Thompson had constructed his own dubscapes as well, on Negrea Dub, Green Bay Dub, and Outlaw Dub. 


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STOP FOR A MOMENT AND CHECK OUT "LOVE ABOVE ALL"


 

Zoe Mazah – Love Above All is produced by Boomrush Productions. With just one track on the listing, Love Above All reads like a focused Zoe Mazah statement rather than a sprawling project, and that suits her warm, soul-leaning reggae style. 


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The Liberian-German singer has long worked in that space where roots, nu-soul and dub sit comfortably together, and Boomrush Productions frames this one around her voice instead of crowding it with extras. That’s the useful detail here: this isn’t about big guest-versus-guest energy, it’s about letting the song carry the message on its own.  Family hit that >> GO BUTTON<< and check out :  LOVE ABOVE ALL



Zoe Mazah blends roots reggae, soul, dub and nu-soul into a deeply moving sound that bridges her African roots and European influences. With five albums, two EPs, numerous singles and collaborations with artists such as Ky-Mani Marley, Alborosie, Anthony B and Randy Valentine, as well as two German Reggae Awards (including Best Female Artist, best Reggae Album National), she is now considered one of the key voices in the German reggae scene. Her songs speak of identity, hope and inner strength – and live she creates a vibe that lifts you up, sweeps you along and lingers long after the last note.




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