So back then would a dance be strictly sound system or would they ever feature a live band? No, not in those times. It was strictly sound system and listen to the ska music. Were King Stitt, Prince Ruff and those guys your influence to pick up a mic and deejay?Umm… I’m not going to say they influenced me… I…
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For this edition we dive into the sounds of the mid-1980s with tunes by Tenor Saw and General Doggie. We also hear from Patrick Andy and Tonto Irie, both featured on a production by Prince Jammy. A. General Doggie & Tenor Saw– Chill Out, Chill Out/Cool Out DubB. Tenor Saw – To Love Somebody/To Love This Ya Dub Label: Night…
What a joy to see more and more veterans release music again. This time, Roots veteran Sylford Walker has released his new album Good Encouragement on Sunvibes Music. The project, produced by Leon Cameron and mixed by Roberto Sánchez, dropped on May 10, 2024, and is available digitally and as a 2LP vinyl. The album features ten tracks, including Generation of Viper, Burn Babylon, Lambsbread, Nice…
The enticing debut album of Swiss band Breakfast Mood, At The Seahouse, gets a most welcome follow-up with the release of their new digitally released showcase album, titled Revelations. This latest offering features four vocal tracks, each paired with its own dub version, further expanding the band’s distinctive sonic palette. Complementing the digital release is a limited edition 12″ vinyl,…
KEN LAZARUS Ken Lazarus launched his music career in the early 1960s and achieved international recognition in 1965 with the single Funny. Although not a prolific recording artist, Lazarus left his mark with a handful singles of note. Alongside his original material, he built a reputation as a highly commercial cover artist. Among his most memorable covers is his reggae-infused…
I probably don’t have to even mention the obvious “fun fact” attributed to one of roots legend, Max Romeo’s most celebrated singles. Pretty much all of us with more than a fleeting interest in reggae knew that Kanye West sampled (brilliantly I might add) the opening lines from one of Romeo’s biggest hits, Chase The Devil for Jay Z’s…
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…
NEW RELEASE After having released Linval Thompson’s Rebel Up, Groove Exploration Records now issues a powerful new 12″ release featuring reggae legend Max Romeo and his stirring track The Time Is Now. Recorded in one take at Paradis Blanc Studio in Compiègne in 2023, the song features backing vocals from Emmanuel & the Bionites and rides a deep, conscious riddim…