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Vous l'aurez constaté, Reggaefrance traverse une mauvaise passe. En " pause ", le site n'est plus actualisé depuis de longs mois. Il n'y a, hélas, pas de perspective d'évolution à moyen terme. Ce n'est pas faute d'avoir cherché, mais on n'a pas trouvé le modèle économique adéquat pour soutenir la pratique de notre métier telle qu'on la souhaite. Faire perdurer Reggaefrance en dénaturant ce qui a fait sa réputation n'était pas envisageable. Pour autant, pas question que Reggaefrance disparaisse : le site web sera maintenu pour garantir l'accès à nos archives, le fruit de toutes ces années d'activisme.
Il y a des regrets, bien sûr, mais on préfère se focaliser sur le plaisir d'avoir participé avec nos moyens au rayonnement de cette musique, et sur les souvenirs accumulés au fil du temps : les rencontres, les voyages, les rires (beaucoup), la sueur (pas mal) et les larmes (un peu)... Qui pouvait imaginer qu'on s'engageait dans une telle aventure quand Reggaefrance est né en 1999 ?
Merci aux artistes, aux producteurs, musiciens, labels, tourneurs, techniciens et tous ceux dont on a croisé la route pendant ces longues et belles années. Merci aussi à tous ceux qui ont œuvré sur le site, que ce soit pour donner un simple coup de main ou pour contribuer régulièrement... Et enfin, merci à vous, lecteurs, pour avoir rendu tout cela possible. On espère que vous avez pris autant de plaisir à nous suivre dans ces aventures que nous en avons eu à les vivre. Et puis, on ne veut pas insulter l'avenir... Qui sait ?
Nous avons apporté quelques évolutions au site pour afficher aléatoirement nos archives. Bonne lecture !
L'équipe de Reggaefrance
Juillet 2016
Reggaefrance, the reggae and dancehall magazine (1999-2016)
Reports > Photos
Last week, the No Logo Festival kicked off its third edition. In the rain, but in good spirits. A look back in pictures.
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Artists > Interviews
He only has one mixtape and two EPs to his name, but Randy Valentine has already marked himself out as an artist to watch. Interview.
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Artists > Interviews
Protoje looks back with us on the making of the album "Ancient Future". Interview.
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Reports > Photos
A look back in pictures at Ky-Mani Marley's concert in Lyon, as he tours France
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News > Reviews
The Swiss musicians of Najavibes have given veteran I Kong a very fine album for his comeback.
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News > Reviews
Wonderfully composed, Randy Valentine's new EP, "Still Pushing", is polished down to the smallest detail.
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Recently: from the reggae and dancehall archive
On the scene since 1993, this singer with the smooth, melodious voice has never stopped evolving since his debut. We went to meet Difanga, who gives us a brand-new interview just before the release of his first album in early May.
Kiddus I, whom no fan of the film "Rockers" will have forgotten, takes up the series started by Earl Chinna Smith. The concept gains in coherence and shows its full worth.
The Sweet Aroma riddim comes to us from Italy: produced by Ciro "Princevibe" Pisanelli for the Milan-based label Kalibandulu, it features Demarco and Million Stylez, among others.
Fifteen years after his musical debut, Martinican artist Straika D releases his best of. An exercise not given to every francophone reggae artist. Proof of his longevity, "Hits 2 Hits" bears witness to an enthusiasm that has lasted.
After Booba and Demarco, another French rapper teams up with a Jamaican: Rohff and Junior Reid join forces on this Progress, the second part of a tribute to Rude Lion and his sound system Ghetto Youth Progress.
Only hours after the Sting, where a clash pitted him against Mavaod, Vybz Kartel adds fuel to the fire by recording Last Man Standing, aimed at his opponent, mocking his cowardice... and scores one of the hits of the moment.
Discovered in Earl 'Chinna' Smith's yard, Derajah releases his first solo album, with the French band Donkey Jaw Bone. A dazzling success.
Already available digitally, Reggae is the first extract from Etana's third album, "Better Tomorrow", due in early 2013.
Popcaan unveils the video for his latest single, Unruly Prayer, which will appear on the mixtape "FixTings".
After "AC", here comes "DC", the second part of Tiger Records' Electricity riddim. After the young Teflon, Assailant and France's Bazil, it is the turn of the seasoned Sizzla, Perfect, Norissman, Terry Ganzie and Likkle Devon.
I-Octane and Bounty Killer team up for an explosive combination aimed at their detractors: Badmind Dem A Pree, a new production by Markus Myrie ( Buju Banton's son) on the Markus Records label.
A new francophone series from Ruff Gong Unity, the label created by the production duo Jaff'x and Sergio Leon Ruffin: the Fat 32 Riddim brings together Straika, Lyricson, Tiwony, N'bee and Supa John. Available on 7-inch, the riddim is also out on CD with 16 artists.
New single and new video for Collie Buddz: Holiday, shot in Bermuda, smells of summer holidays...
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Reggaefrance.com, the French reggae and dancehall website. Details
Reggaefrance was born in 1999 from the wish of its members, driven by a shared passion, to take part in the growth and activism of the reggae / dancehall scene in France and to share their musical discoveries.
After eight years, Reggaefrance.com has become part of the daily life of reggae lovers and industry professionals alike, who find in it an efficient and accurate source of information.
Our development relies on a network of partnerships with players on the French and international reggae scene (artists, labels, record shops, producers...), who have trusted us for several years now and help us reach a wider audience. |
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