Long Way Home: DMP sparks a global relay from the Solomons. Reggae Tastemaker

LONG WAY HOME: DMP SPARKS A GLOBAL RELAY FROM THE SOLOMONS

DMP fire up Long Way Home (Island Kartel Version) with heavyweight backup from J Boog and Iyaz, turning their 2022 standout into something sharper, fuller, and harder to ignore.

Boog brings cool confidence, Iyaz cuts through with slick precision, and DMP keep the core steady. The rhythm sways, the vocals glide, but the message hits hard.

Hailing from the Solomon Islands, a place often overlooked on the musical map, DMP keep showing up, building their own lane. Released via Ineffable Records, this track expands their reach without losing their roots.

They’ve already worked with Konshens, Demarco, and Da’Ville. With this version, they’re not just connecting scenes, they’re redrawing the map.

ABOUT DMP

Long Way Home: DMP sparks a global relay from the Solomons. Reggae Tastemaker

DMP emerged from Honiara’s streets with a fierce blend of roots reggae, island bounce, and fast, catchy rhythms. Their songs hit with melody, soul, and lyrics grounded in everyday struggle. 

Over a decade in, they’ve shaped the sound of Pacific reggae, earning acclaim across borders. With five albums and a Grammy-considered release on Ineffable Records, they’ve worked with Anthony B, Konshens, and Iyaz. 

DMP’s live shows connect deeply, proving their power far beyond the islands.

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ABOUT J BOOG

Long Way Home: DMP sparks a global relay from the Solomons. Reggae Tastemaker

J Boog fuses island soul, West Coast roots, and global reggae textures with rare precision. His breakout album, Backyard Boogie, put him on the map, while Grammy-nominated Rose Petals showed real range. 

From Tuff Gong sessions to tours across Japan and Europe, he stays rooted yet exploratory. His collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Stephen Marley, and Tarrus Riley stretch across scenes. Whether on a dancehall rhythm or lovers rock groove, J Boog always brings deep emotional weight.

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ABOUT IYAZ

Long Way Home: DMP sparks a global relay from the Solomons. Reggae Tastemaker

Iyaz blends slick pop hooks with the bounce of Caribbean rhythm, creating a sound that shaped reggae fusion’s global moment. His 2009 smash Replay topped charts worldwide, while follow-ups like Solo and So Big kept him in heavy rotation. Behind the polished delivery, his work nods to Virgin Islands cadence and island phrasing. 

From Demi Lovato to Akon, his collaborations show range. Though his later work moved underground, his early hits still echo through pop-reggae’s digital evolution.

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