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LONG BEACH, CA- While most of the line-up at One Love Cali Reggae Fest is … well … reggae and its various sub-genres, there were a handful of acts top-line acts on the bill that were distinctly not reggae. Case and point: the Rhymesayers stalwarts Atmosphere.

This Minneapolis hip-hop group has been slaying the underground rap scene for over two decades- though calling them “underground” these days is a bit of a misnomer because their fan base is as large and rabid as they come. While having them featured as a top-line, main stage act a reggae festival may have been shrewd marketing move to get youthful patrons to attend the weed-heavy festival, I personally feel that Atmosphere presence was more appropriate than you may realize.

Atmosphere’s music has, for the most part, been drenched with positivity. Over banging beats, Slug (rapper) spits lyrics that espouse positivity and self-worth. I think I’ve read somewhere that it’s a style that’s been classified as “anti-gangsta positivity”, and I couldn’t think of a better way to describe it myself. In fact, even though I don’t know the names of all of the songs in their repertoire (save but the popular tracks like “Sunshine” and “GodLovesUgly), I really go to their shows to soak in the positive hip-hop vibes that remind me of my youth.

There was even a moment during the performance when Slug performed a rather heavy track that dealt with the heavy subject matter of being absent from your kid’s life. If I recall, it was the song “Little Man” and he seemed moved with he end lyric of “Love isn’t love if you didn’t hurt someone”. He acknowledged the moody anomaly, and with a smile promised the crowd that’d he be bringing the good vibes back quick, and with that an upbeat instrumental dropped and the positive vibes … the spirit and essence of reggae music .. were reinvigorated, and the One Love party continued.

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Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Atmosphere. One Love Cali Reggae Fast 2018 @ The Queen Mary 2/10/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

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