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To many American listeners INNER CIRCLE is known chiefly for two songs –the gritty outlaw anthem “Bad Boys” the theme song of the long-running Fox TV series Cops, and the irresistibly upbeat dance number “Sweat (A La La La La Long).” Both of these belong to that rare group of tunes that have transcended their status as chart hits to enter the cultural lexicon.  To anyone who’s familiar with the band’s 20 year plan plus history in the reggae field and their immense popularity around the world- there’s much more to INNER CIRCLE than meets the eye. Indeed, this Jamaican-bred, Grammy winning quintet is one of the world’s most respected reggae groups with a long string of successes stretching back to the mid- 70’s.

INNER CIRCLE’S special brand of pop-oriented Jamaican beats and energy-filled live performances have allowed the band to transcend the traditional reggae niche and enjoy widespread crossover appeal. Along the way, the group has withstood two-and-a-half decades of triumph and tragedy, thanks to a shared belief in music’s power to unite and heal, and to the intensely loyal sense of family that’s kept the band vital through some turbulent times.

Their patented brand of upbeat eclecticism is inspiring as ever on the new album BIG TINGS, which is out on the band’s own SoundBwoy Entertainment label also being distributed by VP Records. The collection spotlights INNER CIRCLE’S trademark combination of cutting-edge modernism and traditional reggae roots. BIG TINGS  contains 12 sizzling tracks and amongst them are some of INNER CIRCLE’S hottest songs, featuring collaborations with Beenie Man, Mr. Vegas, Anthony B., Luciano, and Glen Washington.