Protoje & Yaadcore Drop Free Reggae Revival Mixtape

In an on-going effort to bring the Jamaican reggae revival to the masses, Jamaican selector DJ Yaadcore and Protoje have dropped another free mixtape titled <em>Music From My Heart</em>. The mix which clocks in at over an hour covers a number of tracks from Protoje’s two long-players including his most recent <em>The 8-Year Affair</em>. It also features a number of cuts featuring collaborations with fellow reggae revivalists Jah9, Kabaka Pyramid, Chronixx, and Sizzla Kalonji. The new reggae movement which is heavy on Rastafari spirituality and a live-band sound has grown in popularity rapidly outside the island. However, despite a handful of popular radio singles, it still has an uphill battle for airwaves and coverage within Jamaica itself. Protoje has commented on these free mixtapes as a method to gain greater exposure. While many Jamaicans still do not have regular internet access, their efforts should not go unrecognized, particularly in a Jamaican music industry that is often fractured, disorganized and difficult to navigate. <em>Music From My Heart</em> acts as an excellent starting point to delve into Protoje’s sound and message. Straddling a line between dub-heavy, roots reggae and a mid-tempo digitized '80s dancehall sound, the mixtape showcases Protoje’s versatility whether he’s singing or toasting. Also be sure to check out Yaadcore’s <em><a href="https://soundcloud.com/yaadcore/yaadcore-reggae-aroma-vol-2">Reggae Aroma Vol.2 #theREVIVAL</a></em> which covers other major figures in this new reggae revival. [soundcloud url="http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/96812985" params="" width=" 100%" height="166" iframe="true" /]