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Daweh Congo Remixes | New Release

Daweh Congo Remixes | New Release

NEW RELEASE In 2009, Swedish artist and producer Jonahgold released Daweh Congo’s sixth studio album, Ghetto Skyline, through his label Goldheart Music. Fifteen years later, Jonahgold revisits tracks from this acclaimed album for a remix project. Following the release of Ghetto Skyline (Extended Discomix), the month of March will feature three additional remixes: Ghetto Skyline (Steppers Remix), Ghetto Skyline (Jungle…

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Double 12″ Spin #42 = BB Seaton & Earth and Stone =

Double 12″ Spin #42 = BB Seaton & Earth and Stone =

A. BB Seaton – Jah Helps Those WSho Help Themselves B. BB Seaton – Aware Of Love Roots International/Tabou 1 More info @ Discogs Our latest Double 12” Spin takes us back to the 1970s, a decade widely revered as the Golden Age of Reggae. While acknowledging the consistent brilliance of reggae throughout its history, this era undeniably placed roots…

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Review | Aza Lineage – Sound System

Review | Aza Lineage – Sound System

In 2018, Aza Lineage, an artist who has garnered significant attention in recent years, released Sound System, a track that surprised and delighted audiences. The song, featuring King Jammy’s iconic 1980s Far East riddim (probably best known from Cocoa Tea’s Tune In), was brought to vinyl in 2019 through a partnership between Jammy and Berlin-based BuyReggae.com, who recognized its potential.…

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Cover Culture : Lloyd Brown/Craig David – Fill Me In | New Releases

Cover Culture : Lloyd Brown/Craig David – Fill Me In | New Releases

COVER VERSION VS ORIGINAL SONG Since the early 1960s and even prior, numerous iconic Jamaican hits were derived from popular foreign songs. The original pop and soul tracks were frequently embraced by audiences on the island, leading reggae artists to create their own renditions. Some of these artists gained fame by covering chart-topping songs, turning these adaptations into timeless classics.…

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Skatta Lopa returns to his dancehall roots | News

Skatta Lopa returns to his dancehall roots | News

As he chats up his latest song, ‘Reggae A di Remedy’, Skatta Lopa recalls a colourful career that involves working on sound systems and with top producers like Steely and Clevie and Bobby Digital. The veteran singer, who has been Inner Circle’s front man for over 20 years, goes solo on ‘Reggae A Di Remedy’ which is co-produced by Shandari…

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Review | Book: Bob Marley & The Wailers 1967 – 1972 Soul Revolution

Review | Book: Bob Marley & The Wailers 1967 – 1972 Soul Revolution

Book Info Writers: Bruno Blum, Roger Steffens, Leroy Jodie PiersonPublisher:  Frémeaux et Associés, FrancePublished: November 2024Book: Paperback, 279 pages / E-BookISBN: 978-2-38283-215-8Website: https://www.fremeaux.com Review First off, this book is in French but if that is no problem, read on…The book’s subtitle (La biographie discographique par les historiens du reggae) indicates that this is both a biography and discography of the…

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