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  <button class="soulscope-toggle" onclick="toggleSoulScope()" aria-expanded="false">🎵 SoulScope: Latest Soul & Reggae News</button>
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      <div class="soul-item" role="article">
        <strong>🔥 Reggae Chart News:</strong><br>
        <a href="https://worldmusicviews.com/chronixxs-exile-debuts-at-no-5-on-billboard-reggae-albums-chart/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chronixx's *Exile* Debuts on Billboard Reggae Albums Chart</a>
        <p>Chronixx's sophomore album *Exile* has debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, marking the highest new album debut by a Jamaican artist this year. October 21, 2025.</p>
        <span class="genre-tag">Reggae</span>
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      <div class="soul-item" role="article">
        <strong>💿 New R&B/Soul Release:</strong><br>
        <a href="https://www.newreleasesnow.com/new-soul-songs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Daniel Caesar Returns with *Son Of Spergy*</a>
        <p>Daniel Caesar's new album, *Son Of Spergy*, is a soulful, introspective project exploring faith and family through minimalist R&B and gospel-infused reflection. October 24, 2025.</p>
        <span class="genre-tag">Neo-Soul</span>
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        <strong>🎤 Tour Announcement:</strong><br>
        <a href="https://news.theurbanmusicscene.com/2025/10/the-new-edition-way-tour/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The New Edition Way Tour Kicks Off in Jan 2026</a>
        <p>New Edition, Boyz II Men, and Toni Braxton join forces for “The New Edition Way Tour,” a major cross-country R&B/Soul event starting January 29, 2026.</p>
        <span class="genre-tag">R&B</span>
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      <div class="soul-item" role="article">
        <strong>⭐ Lovers Rock Spotlight:</strong><br>
        <a href="https://www.newreleasesnow.com/new-reggae-songs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hollie Cook's *Shy Girl* Album is Out Now</a>
        <p>The radiant lovers rock album *Shy Girl* from Hollie Cook blends vulnerability and confidence, hailed as her most assured work yet. Released October 17, 2025.</p>
        <span class="genre-tag">Reggae</span>
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      <div class="soul-item" role="article">
        <strong>🎙️ Festival Review:</strong><br>
        <a href="https://thebritishblacklist.co.uk/reggae-sumfest-2025-a-celebration-of-culture-music-and-controversy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reggae Sumfest 2025 Crowns a New King of Dancehall</a>
        <p>Reggae Sumfest roared back with Vybz Kartel crowned the new King of the Dancehall, featuring performances from Masicka, Stefflon Don, and Toni Braxton. July 2025.</p>
        <span class="genre-tag">Dancehall</span>
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      <div class="soul-item" role="article">
        <strong>🎧 Indie Soul:</strong><br>
        <a href="https://www.newreleasesnow.com/new-soul-songs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rochelle Jordan Drops *Through The Wall*</a>
        <p>Rochelle Jordan's *Through The Wall* is a 17-track masterclass in alt-R&B and electronic soul, showcasing the British-Canadian artist owning her power. October 24, 2025.</p>
        <span class="genre-tag">Alt-R&B</span>
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      <div class="soul-item" role="article">
        <strong>🎬 Classic Reggae Musical:</strong><br>
        <a href="https://www.stratfordeast.com/whats-on/all-shows/the-harder-they-come" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Harder They Come Stage Show Sells Out</a>
        <p>The UK premiere of the musical based on the cult-classic film, featuring Jimmy Cliff's hits, is playing to sold-out houses. October 2025.</p>
        <span class="genre-tag">Ska</span>
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      <div class="soul-item" role="article">
        <strong>🛳️ Cruise Anniversary:</strong><br>
        <a href="https://www.revolt.tv/article/damian-marley-says-jamrock-reggae-cruise-proved-doubters-wrong" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Damian Marley Reflects on Jamrock Reggae Cruise's 10th Year</a>
        <p>Damian Marley discusses the 10th anniversary of the Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise, which hosted the Traffic Jam Tour with his brother Stephen Marley. October 2025.</p>
        <span class="genre-tag">Roots Reggae</span>
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