Unified Highway

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Unified Highway
Origin Isla Vista, California
Genres Reggae; pop reggae; R&B; funk; dub; hip hop
Years active2014–present
Members
Website https://www.unifiedhighway.com

Unified Highway is an American reggae musical duo formed in Isla Vista, California. It consists of Eric Rachmany of the band Rebelution and DJ AmpLive, formerly of Zion I.

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History

The band was formed in 2014. Rachmany started the group so he could incorporate other styles into his music besides reggae, which he is mostly known for. [1] They released their self-titled debut album in 2016.

Unified Highway released their second album Headlines in 2020. The album is led by the single "Unique" featuring Reverie. [2]

Discography

Studio Albums
TitleReleasedLabel
"Unified Highway"March 4, 2016MRI/Unified Highway
"Headlines"April 24, 2020 Easy Star Records
Singles
TitleReleasedAlbum
"Losing My Religion"January 29, 2016Unified Highway
"Are You That Somebody"December 1, 2016Headlines
"Unique" (featuring Reverie)April 15, 2020
"The Truth" (SubDocta Remix)January 22, 2021Non-album single
Remix Albums
TitleReleasedLabel
"Unified Highway (Remix Album)"June 22, 2016Audible Collision

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References

  1. Schwind, Gary (2020-05-13). "Eric Rachmany of Rebelution Expands Reggae Sounds as Unified Highway on 'Headlines' (ALBUM REVIEW)". Glide Magazine. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  2. "The Duo Explains: Unified Highway - Unique (feat. Reverie)". When The Horn Blows. 2020-04-15. Retrieved 2023-11-15.