NEW RELEASE In February 2019, the collaborative album 44/876 by Shaggy and Sting earned the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. Six years after that achievement, the English singer and Jamaican singjay have released a fresh single named Til A Mawnin. Produced by Shaggy alongside Shane Hoosong, the song revitalizes Henry “Junjo” Lawes’ 1981…
In 1985, Wayne Smith unwittingly ignited a revolution in Jamaican music with Under Me Sleng Teng. The track’s iconic riddim, created in 1984 by Smith and Noel Davey, was built using the rudimentary sampling capabilities of the Casiotone MT-40 keyboard. Working together, Smith and Davey stumbled upon the now-famous beat, with Smith also penning the lyrics. Producer King Jammy recognized…
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.…
Sizzla & Bushman – Future NEW RELEASE The thought-provoking track Future, a collaboration between Sizzla and Bushman, is the first single taken off the forthcoming Scrolls Of Kalonji album. The production is done by Lockecity Music, HD Music, and Kalonji Music Production. Sizzla & Bushman – Future More about: Sizzla Bushman Ads Where to get it Ads More Sizzla Music…
The vibrant red, gold, and green banner is being waved with exuberance once more, this time spearheaded by two legendary figures in reggae and dancehall, both of whom have truly established their credentials in the fiercely competitive reggae scene. Kabaka Pyramid has been making waves for approximately fifteen years, recognized for his thought-provoking messages delivered through a distinctive fusion of…
Ken Parker – Sacred Songs (The Interview) Where: FloridaWhen: April 2004Reporter: Peter IPhotos: Courtesy of Beth Lesser, Ken Parker, and the respective record companies (labels/sleeves)Copyright: 2025 – Peter I Jamaica in the late sixties seemed to be the place of a never-ending flow of soulful voices and great instrumental players in music, there was no shortage of supply regarding…
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Anniversary Edition With a heavy heart, fans of the seminal reggae group Culture are gifted a reminder of the utterly legendary music and indelible imprint that the band has had since their inception in 1976. Having just recently lost founding member Roy Dayes last year, and just a few years prior in 2006, the proverbial “voice” of the group Joseph…
A. Chuck Turner – One The Hard Way B. Chuck Turner – Run Around Girl Live And Love – LLD 55 More info @ Discogs This edition of 12″ Double Spin delves into the second half of 1980, a period dominated by digital riddims. We’ve chosen two vocalists who enjoyed significant popularity and success during the 1980s, though their output…
Sad news for reggae enthusiasts as it is reported that Jamaican singer Ken Parker passed away on Saturday, February 22, in Florida, after being hospitalized and put on life support. The reggae and gospel artist died just a day before his 77th birthday. Parker was born in Darliston in Westmoreland Parish, Jamaica, where he started his musical journey by singing…