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Check It Deeply: When Jamaican Reggae Met Miami Bass

Uncovering the lost link between the booty bass of 2 Live Crew and the reggae of Joe Gibbs, Inner Circle and Ernest Ranglin.
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Words by LargeUp Crewโ€” Summer never really ends in the Caribbean but, in the rest of the Northern hemisphere, the season officially begins today. Here's 10 refreshing drinks from the islands to keep yo... Read More...
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