Reggae selector Wayne Irie is keeping the culture alive and global by using TikTok as his stage. With a strong following and a growing community, Wayne Irie is active on the platform and frequently hosts TikTok Live sessions that bring together reggae lovers from around the world. His livestreams are all about music, connection, and good vibes—making him a must-follow…
STAY UPDATED WITH OUR PICKS OF THE WEEK In general, Reggae Vibes’ weekly Spotify Playlist is compiled of tunes that were released in the previous week, a blast from the past, a dub piece, chart toppers and new entries in the dancehall & reggae charts, and tracks from albums and EPs that were reviewed in the past seven days. Share…
NEW RELEASE The Let Peace Reign Riddim marks a historic first for The 18th Parallel and Fruits Records as it has been fully recorded on analog 2″ tape. No rehearsals. No arrangements. Not even a chord progression. Just seven musicians channeling pure instinct, echoing the raw spirit of classic roots rock reggae. This debut collaboration with the BAT Records crew…
This compilation, known as the Reggae Vibes album Top 20, curated by Teacher & Mr. T, consists of a selection of twenty reggae/dancehall albums that we deem significant and wish to showcase to the general audience via this chart. This list is not determined by sales figures, airplay frequency, or any other external factors, and it remains uninfluenced by commercial…
So back then would a dance be strictly sound system or would they ever feature a live band? No, not in those times. It was strictly sound system and listen to the ska music. Were King Stitt, Prince Ruff and those guys your influence to pick up a mic and deejay?Umm… I’m not going to say they influenced me… I…
September 19-25 | 2025 PASSENGER PRINCESS – VALIANT HEAD CONCUSSION RECORDS lw 1 | woc 9 | 2 wks @ #1 NY GIRLS – CHRONIC LAW CHEMIST RECORDS lw 3 | woc 8 RICH SEX – MASICKA & RVSSIAN HEAD CONSCUSSION RECORDS lw 2 | woc 10 | 3 wks @ #1 PHENOMENAL – TEEJAY YOUNG GENERAL RECORDS/TOP BRAFF MUSIC…
September 19-25 | 2025 HUSTLING IN MY BLOOD – CHAM, STEPHEN MARLEY & DAMIAN “JR GONG” MARLEY LAWLESS ARMY MUSIC lw 1 | woc 9 | 2 wks @ #1 SINGLE MOTHERS – D’ANGEL LONG CHAIN GLOBAL/JUNAVILL RECORDS lw 2 | woc 16 | 1 wk @ #1 LOVE AGAIN – TARRUS RILEY DI GENIUS RECORDS lw 5 | woc 11 A…
For this edition we dive into the sounds of the mid-1980s with tunes by Tenor Saw and General Doggie. We also hear from Patrick Andy and Tonto Irie, both featured on a production by Prince Jammy. A. General Doggie & Tenor Saw– Chill Out, Chill Out/Cool Out DubB. Tenor Saw – To Love Somebody/To Love This Ya Dub Label: Night…
What a joy to see more and more veterans release music again. This time, Roots veteran Sylford Walker has released his new album Good Encouragement on Sunvibes Music. The project, produced by Leon Cameron and mixed by Roberto Sánchez, dropped on May 10, 2024, and is available digitally and as a 2LP vinyl. The album features ten tracks, including Generation of Viper, Burn Babylon, Lambsbread, Nice…
The enticing debut album of Swiss band Breakfast Mood, At The Seahouse, gets a most welcome follow-up with the release of their new digitally released showcase album, titled Revelations. This latest offering features four vocal tracks, each paired with its own dub version, further expanding the band’s distinctive sonic palette. Complementing the digital release is a limited edition 12″ vinyl,…