A look back, an acknowledgement of the present and a hope and guidance for the future. Lacelle “Wiss” Bulgin is now the only remaining original member of the Israel Vibration vocal trio, with Apple Gabriel having left in 1997 (he died in 2020) and Cecil “Skelly” Spence died in 2022. However, the latter still makes a significant contribution to this…
RSD 2025 RELEASE Record Store Day 2025 will see the reissue of Sister Nancy’s 1982 album, One Two, a limited edition blue vinyl LP containing her renowned track Bam Bam on the Stalag riddim. Produced by Winston “Techniques” Riley and recorded/mixed at Channel One by Riley and Soljie, this release celebrates a classic. Source link
NEW RELEASE Stephen Marley has added his unique style to the Neil Young tribute, with a cover of Old Man from Neil’s classic 1972 album Harvest. In recognition of Neil Young’s profound contribution to music, Heart of Gold: The Songs of Neil Young will be released on April 25th. This tribute album, the first release in a two-volume project, featuring…
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The album was meticulously recorded and produced, but when it came out in May, 2020, Covid paranoia had set in globally. Vaccines, masks and sanitisers, not music, was priority at that time. Now that things have returned to normal, Christie decided to take a second crack at marketing ‘Cool Reggae’. “Due to Covid, I was unable to do a public…
When: March 21, 2025Writer: Mr. TPhotos: Teacher/ClipsCopyright: 2025 – Reggae Vibes Steel Pulse, the Grammy-winning reggae band that originated in the Handsworth district of Birmingham, UK, began their journey in 1975. To mark their 50th Anniversary alongside their dedicated fans worldwide, they are on a comprehensive six-month tour. The tour took off with three performances in Australia and one…
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…
Ras Demo, born Wayne Decordova in Hackney, East London, England, is a versatile artist: singer, songwriter, emcee, engineer, lyricist, and producer. He adopted the name ‘Demolition Man’ to symbolize his mission to “demolish all evil things.” Moving to Jamaica as a child, he honed his skills on various sound systems under the name Wayne Young. His career gained momentum in…
Haphazard, released in 2023, is an album that captures the eclectic essence and contagious energy of The Admirals, a roots reggae band active in the Treviso area of Italy since 2016. This record seems to be the result of a spontaneous and collaborative creative process, born from rehearsal sessions and concerts in the spring/summer of 2023. The album presents itself…
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