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"THIS IS LIFE" BY ZAMUNDA LANDS AS A FEEL GOOD ROOTS CUT


 

Zamunda’s “This Is The Life” lands as a feel-good roots cut with a thankful, forward-looking spirit, the kind of song that frames success as something to be grateful for rather than flexed. His delivery is warm and steady, riding a clean reggae groove that keeps the bounce light while the message stays grounded in everyday blessing and survival.



Zamunda, born Christopher Gayle in Saint Ann, has been recording for years and came up with a run of conscious reggae singles through the 2000s and 2010s. He’s long been known for a clear, melodic voice and writing that sits comfortably between uplift, love, and meditation, with releases stretching across roots sessions, culture tunes, and a few crossover-minded selections. That background gives “This Is The Life” a lived-in feel; it sounds like a singer who has spent time refining his lane rather than chasing a moment.




Digital One Music handles the production, and the label’s name is familiar in modern reggae circles for polished, digital-era productions that keep the sound crisp without sanding off the roots. The track sits in 2026, and it fits neatly into a catalogue that values clean arrangements, easy momentum, and vocals that can carry a positive message without forcing it. There’s no overstatement here, just a straightforward celebration of life, voiced with enough ease to make the sentiment land.




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 .....






And here is what we were all listening to :

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HERE'S THE WEEKLY ROUND-UP FROM VP RECORDS





A TUNE THAT WEARS IT'S TITLE PROUDLY: “Bad Like The 90s”


 

Bobby Hustle, Delly Ranx and Wayne Wonder link on “Bad Like The 90s” for a tune that wears its title proudly: a throwback dancehall cut with the kind of streetwise confidence and melodic polish that made 1990s Jamaican music such a lasting reference point. The song nods to that era’s badman energy without losing the ease of a modern single, balancing rough-edged chat with a smoother, singable hook.



Bobby Hustle has built his name as a reggae artist and producer working steadily across the scene since 2010, while Loud City has carved out a broad catalog that moves between reggae, dancehall and other genre crossovers. Delly Ranx, born Delroy Foster, has long been a fixture in Jamaican dancehall as both selector and deejay, with production credits that earned him wider industry recognition. Wayne Wonder brings the veteran melodic touch that made him one of dancehall’s most recognizable voices, from his longtime lovers rock and crossover hits to the polished croon he still carries today.


BOBBY HUSTLE


That combination gives “Bad Like The 90s” its shape: tough enough for the dance, smooth enough for radio, and rooted in the kind of nostalgic dancehall language that still lands when the groove is right. The release sits in 2026 under Bobby Hustle Music and Loud City Music, and it plays like a deliberate salute to an era that never really stopped echoing through the scene.




Jamaican Reggae Star Fantan Mojah Returned to Jah (1976 -2026)


 

The Jamaican roots reggae artist Fantan Mojah has died at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Kingston after complications from a heart condition.



The “Rast Got Soul” hit maker was 49 years old, just three weeks before his 50th birthday.

Born Owen Lennox Moncrieffe on 5 August 1976 in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, Fantan Mojah rose to international prominence in the early 2000s. As a devoted member of the Bobo Ashanti faith, he built his career on positive, message-driven music that spoke to spirituality, African identity and social justice.




Mojah once visited and performed in Malawi during one of his African tours, where he was warmly received by reggae lovers who connected deeply with his message of faith, resilience and African pride.




London Reggae & Food Festival celebrates 64th Jamaican Independence this August



London’s love affair with reggae, dancehall and Caribbean culture takes centre stage this August as the London Reggae & Food Festival returns with a special Jamaican Independence celebration, bringing together legendary sound systems, celebrated DJs, live performers and some of the capital’s best Caribbean street food traders.





Taking place on Saturday 8th August from 3pm until 10pm at Riverside East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the one-day festival celebrates the rich musical and culinary heritage of Jamaica, marking the nation’s Independence with an unforgettable day of music, food and community.


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Leading the bill are Saxon Sound, one of the UK’s most iconic reggae sound systems. Formed in South London in the late 1970s, Saxon became pioneers of the British sound system movement, helping launch the careers of legendary artists including Tippa Irie, Smiley Culture and Maxi Priest. Their influence on UK reggae and dancehall culture remains unrivalled, with decades of heavyweight clashes and festival performances cementing their legendary status.





Joining them is BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Seani B, one of the UK’s most respected ambassadors for reggae, dancehall and Caribbean music. Renowned for introducing audiences to the biggest names in dancehall while championing emerging talent, Seani B has spent more than two decades broadcasting globally and performing at festivals and clubs around the world.





Also taking to the decks are DJ Nate & English Fire, one of London’s most exciting reggae and dancehall DJ partnerships, known for high-energy sets that seamlessly blend reggae classics, bashment, Afrobeats and contemporary Caribbean sounds.




The line-up is completed by rising stars Izzy Bossy, whose infectious blend of dancehall and Afrobeats continues to build momentum across the UK scene, Shayna Marie, celebrated for her soulful vocals and contemporary reggae influences, Vybz-SR, bringing fresh dancehall energy to the festival, and Tugzy Onpoint, whose versatile performances have made him one of the capital’s exciting emerging Caribbean artists.

Away from the stage, visitors can feast on an incredible selection of authentic Caribbean street food traders, serving everything from jerk chicken and curry goat to plantain, patties and rum punch throughout the day. Combined with a massive outdoor festival space and rooftop terrace overlooking Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the event offers one of London’s ultimate summer celebrations of Caribbean culture.

London Reggae & Food Festival promises world-class music, authentic food and an unbeatable atmosphere as the capital comes together to celebrate Jamaican Independence.



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