#7 | Twan Tee – Outrospection [Baco Records] While 2024 didn’t completely introduce me to French artist, Twan Tee, it did do so formally via his LOVELY album, Outrospection. Produced by the one Oddy (who, apparently, produces all of Tee’s work), Outrospection was a really good time, featuring work which ranged from straight forward Roots Reggae, to Dancehall music of…
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…
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.…
Back to the records:I did ‘Turn Off The Lights’ for Jah Screw, and it’s doing pretty well all over the place. Another tune for Jah Screw is called ‘we Are The Conqueror‘ and that is going to be out very soon as the follow up. I did a recut of ‘I Am The Don’ for Jah Life, as well as…
NEW RELEASE Daniel Rising’s latest single, This Love Of Mine, is the first effort coming from the collaboration between the Vermont-based reggae artist and France’s Bost & Bim. The riddim built by Bost & Bim showcases Bost’s captivating saxophone play, along with a guest appearance by Mikal Asher, who delivers spoken word segments towards the end of this romantic track.…
A. Roy Shirley – The Great Roy Shirley B1. Big Youth – Johnny Reggae B2. Roy Reid – Buck And The Preacher Charmers Records – CH 007 More info @ Discogs This edition takes a trip back to the 1970s, featuring several artists, many of whom are no longer with us. We begin with a 12″ single by Roy Shirley…
NEW RELEASE Jamaican dancehall/reggae artist Jah Vinci is experiencing great success with his latest single, Scream, which was released in December 2024. It recently topped the Dancehall Top 25 on Richie B’s Jamaican Countdown Charts for over two weeks. Fans worldwide have also embraced the track enthusiastically. Produced by the hitmaker NotNice, an extended version of the song is now…
Statistics show that the Dutch village of Velp in the eastern Netherlands has a population of less than 20,000, but the diverse music producer ChevoBeatz listened to there as a youth helped broaden his cultural tastes. Although Jamaican dancehall-reggae gives him the biggest thrill, ChevoBeatz plans to show his full range through his productions in 2025. “My recent releases definitely…
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…
Duane Stephenson, the former singer in the Jamaican group To Isis, released his debut album From August Town in 2007 via VP Records, with which he had inked a deal. The very well received album included great tracks like the title track along with Ghetto Pain, Misty Morning, and his remake of Tyrone Taylor’s Cottage In Negril, contributing greatly to…