GRAMMY-winning artist and founding member of Morgan Heritage, Mojo Morgan, has released his anthemic new single Dreams, alongside the announcement of his long-awaited EP Jamaica Love, slated for release on August 29, 2025 Produced in collaboration with Droptop Records, Dreams carries the spirit of resilience and ambition. “Dreams is a soundtrack for anyone on the grind,” says Droptop, who has recently worked on hits with Popcaan, Skeng, and…
This edition is led by the legendary producer Prince/King Jammy, showcasing standout 1980s productions featuring Echo Minott, Super Black, and General Trees. A true celebration of classic dancehall at its finest. A. Super Black – Love SickB. General Trees – Boom Shack-A-Tak Label: Unity Sounds – UN 016 More info @ Discogs Super Black, born Howard Black, was a Jamaican…
One Jalifa unites Jalifa’s commanding voice with Dwala’s heavy production for a reggae dancehall track charged with Caribbean energy and UK sound system grit. Riding a hypnotic riddim, Jalifa puts forward a message of identity, truth, and self-respect, a modern roots anthem carried by Trinidadian spirit. Related Source link
KING CURTIS Curtis Montgomery, better known by his stage name King Curtis, was a masterful American saxophonist who effortlessly played rhythm and blues, jazz, and rock and roll. His career spanned multiple roles: bandleader, ensemble player, session musician, musical director, and record producer. After relocating from his hometown of Fort Worth, Texas to New York in 1952, Curtis became a…
1 In a time when the world is searching for clarity, and healing, a new 10-track album titled “Life Scriptures” arrives as a bold and necessary contribution to the musical landscape. Fusing thought-provoking lyricism with deep-rooted messages of love, resilience, and spiritual awareness, the album challenges listeners to reflect on life’s harsh realities, whilst empowering them with hope and direction.…
Jamaica, as we know by now, is full of talent. One of those great talents is Marlon Brown. The humble artist released his new video ‘Steal Your Joy’ from his 2025 ¨Something Special¨ DELUXE album. Marlon Brown is in Kingston, Jamaica, and honed his craft under the mentorship of legendary guitarist Earl “Chinna” Smith. Coming up in the vibrant Greenwich…
RIDDIM RELEASE Reggae Library has recently begun digitally releasing EPs spotlighting riddims from the 2000s, thanks to licensing deals with various record labels. Their latest release showcases three tracks, along with a seamless three-in-one mix, recorded over a reimagined version of the Ba Ba Boom riddim. This much-versioned backdrop was originally used for The Jamaicans’ classic song, Ba Ba Boom,…
German sound system SuperSonic Sound teams up with Taffari and producer Big Finga for The Best Thing, a roots reggae gem born from sessions in Jamaica. First surfacing on SuperSonic’s Conscious Reggae Vol. 54 mixtape, the track now gets its official release today, August 15, 2025, alongside a heavyweight dub mix by Tippy I-Grade. Related Source link
SAD NEWS Stanley “Barnabas” Bryan, one of the important figures in the evolution of reggae music, passed away on August 18, 2025. As sound engineer at the legendary Channel One Recording Studio, located at 29 Maxfield Avenue in Kingston, Jamaica, Barnabas played a pivotal role in crafting the sonic identity of countless reggae classics. Working alongside chief engineer and co-owner…
It was a beautiful Sunday evening at Riverfront Park in Harrisburg, PA, for Stephen “Ragga” and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and their Traffic Jam Tour. This was the second installment of the Traffic Jam Tour; the first took place early last year, and I had the opportunity to attend the Philadelphia show in March of ’24. I surprised my wife…