Words By Prop Jay

When I think of roots reggae I think of a particular sound. This sound is passionate. This sound is pure. It’s rebellious. It’s gritty as hell. And “Blood Dem Out” by Turbulence manages to capture all of these characteristics.

From the moment he hits us with the opening “Buh-Buh-Buhooo” followed by the gentle introduction from the piano, you can feel the power behind what is about to take place. His voice commands attention as he melds from what could be a “sing-song” chorus to become the lifeblood of an anthem with a simple, yet powerful melody. Together, they resurrect a sound that is longed for by many artists, but seldom re-created. Instead of his usual love-stricken ballad, we are given a commanding hymn that demands a push of the repeat button.

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Download — Turbulence – “Blood Dem Out”

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Words By Prop Jay

I woke up this morning, rolled one, made coffee, sat down at my computer and this track was the first thing that hit my playlist. Due to the “laid back” nature of Sunday, it felt perfect for sharing.

Turbulence has quickly become one of my favorite Reggae artists and, as I keep digging through his library, my Read the rest of this entry »