Yearly Archives: 2026

Review | Ranking Dread – Girls Fiesta

Review | Ranking Dread – Girls Fiesta

Musical Career On the music side, the man was serious. He cut his teeth on the Ray Symbolic sound system back in Jamaica, built a strong reputation, and then made his move to London in the late 70s. That’s where things really opened up for him. He became a key part of the British reggae scene through his work with…

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New Release: Never Eclipsed: Dancehall from Philip Smart’s HC&F Studio 1985-1996 | New Release

New Release: Never Eclipsed: Dancehall from Philip Smart’s HC&F Studio 1985-1996 | New Release

NEW RELEASE After the heavyweight 2024 release Prince Philip Presents: Dubplates & Raw Rhythm from King Tubby’s Studio 1973–1976, we’re now treated to a fresh follow-up. And it’s again a real nice one. Titled Never Eclipsed: Dancehall from Philip Smart’s HC&F Studio 1985–1996, this 10-track set gives you a proper look at the next chapter of Philip Smart’s journey. This…

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Review | Hempress Sativa – Woman

Review | Hempress Sativa – Woman

If you know the song Boom (Wha Da Da Deng) from 2016, you already know where this story starts. That track marked the first link-up between Italian producer Paolo Baldini DubFiles and a young budding Jamaican artist named Hempress Sativa. It didn’t just make noise, it opened doors worldwide. Soon after, she dropped her debut Unconquerebel, produced by Chris “Chris…

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Reggae Vibes Album Top 20 | March 22

Reggae Vibes Album Top 20 | March 22

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…

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