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This collection includes many of the most collectable recordings of the Boss Reggae era. As a collection of Joe Mansano’s early recordings it includes a large number of recordings new to CD. Joe moved to London from his native Trinidad in 1963 and soon made his mark as one of the UK’s leading West Indian salesmen. Five years went by…
A. Garnet Silk – Hello Africa B. Fire House Crew – Africa Dub Charm – CRT 124 More info @ Discogs For this Double 12” Spin, we highlight the extraordinary talent of Garnet Damion Smith, better known as Garnet Silk. Born April 2, 1966, in Manchester, Jamaica, his music is showcased through a 12” single of his own and a…
A The Jamaicans – Peace And LoveB Errol Brown – Many Questions Only a handful of Treasure Isle records can truly be deemed ‘rare’. Among them is an iconic rocksteady track from The Jamaicans, Peace And Love. Originally released in 1968, this song has finally been reissued on 7″ vinyl. Peace And Love serves as a poignant anti-Vietnam War anthem,…
JUNIOR BYLES Jamaican singer-songwriter Junior Byles, also known as King Chubby, began his career in 1967 as part of the vocal trio The Versatiles alongside Dudley Earl and Louis Davis. At that time, Lee Perry, who was a talent scout and engineer for Joe Gibbs, signed the trio to the producer’s newly established Amalgamated label. Following the group’s breakup in…
NEW RELEASE Jamaican producer Ajal, who has established himself in the reggae and dancehall realms with projects like Faith Riddim, Bamm Bamm Riddim and Napolean Riddim, delivers his latest endeavor, the Predominant Riddim. This contemporary roots reggae riddim features eight conscious tracks from artists such as Mykal Rose & Sizzla (Marijuana (Remix)), Pressure Busspipe (I and I), Lutan Fyah (Talk…
Graeme Goodall: Audio Engineer Mr. Goody (The Interview) Where: UnknownWhen: About 2006Reporter: Peter IPhotos: Courtesy of Graeme Goodall, Dermot Hussey, and the respective record companies (labels/sleeves)Copyright: 2025 – Peter I The often unsung heroes of Jamaican music are the engineers who helped shape the sound of Jamaica; when ska, rock steady and reggae reached its most dynamic phase. If…
Exploring the Dutch music landscape, especially the area influenced by Jamaica’s vibrant sounds, reveals several bands that are definitely worth your attention. Given that the Netherlands is relatively small, it’s clear that connections exist among various bands. For instance, the rude reggae band The Sybians from Amsterdam, formed in 2021, includes former members of The Upsessions and De Hardheid, along…
A The Soul Tops – Keep On MovingB The Soul Tops – Good Things Formed in the mid-’60s, a harmony trio consisting of Dion Cameron, Orville Robinson, and Joe Riley emerged in Jamaica. They recorded under several aliases such as The Soul Tops, The Three Tops, The 3 Tops, The Three Tones, and The Treetops. Regardless of the name printed…