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.…
This year’s star-studded awards ceremony featured a spectacular lineup of performers, heartfelt tributes, and prestigious accolades, reinforcing IRAWMA’s legacy as the premier platform for honoring the best in reggae, dancehall, and world music. Broward County Commissioner Hazelle Rogers did the welcome greeting on behalf of Broward County. Kings were named and were crowned. One of the most memorable moments of…
Carl Meeks began collaborating with riddim maker and producer David Hanquet of Big Bout Ya Records from Leuven, Belgium, in 2018, resulting in recording a variety of tracks. Some of these were featured in riddim projects like String Up Your Sound and Mash Up The Dance, while other recordings have been kept for potential future releases. Showcasing his distinctive falsetto…
If you love dub music and you live in—or anywhere near—New Jersey, you need to immediately buy tickets (see link at the bottom of this article) for what promises to be one of the most far-out, fun, and sonically pleasing dub extravaganzas of 2025. On April 26, legendary studio engineer and dub pioneer, Hopeton Brown—known worldwide by his stage name,…
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…
Current Landscape When you assess the current landscape of music in the here and now, there’s no denying that the game fosters “star culture”. Which is to say that the Doechii’s, Dua Lipas, and Bad Bunnys’ of the world would likely not be household names if they languished behind other singers or a band. Chalk that up to the evolution…
A U-Roy & The Jamaicans – Peace And LoveB Tommy Mccook & The Supersonics – The World Needs Love If you’re searching for a musical gem, this 7″ release from Duke Reid’s treasure chest is sure to delight. During his tenure at Treasure Isle, deejay U-Roy recorded remarkable, innovative 7” singles. Primarily toasting over already released rocksteady classics from a…
This compilation, known as the Reggae Vibes album Top 20, curated by Teacher & Mr. T, consists of a selection of twenty reggae/dancehall albums that we deem significant and wish to showcase to the general audience via this chart. This list is not determined by sales figures, airplay frequency, or any other external factors, and it remains uninfluenced by commercial…
NEW RELEASE Samora continues her series of collaborative releases with Mind No More, a new reggae dancehall single featuring Yeza. This track, which celebrates life, marks her second collaboration after Woman with Tamika, and is the fifth release from her upcoming album Collaborations. The digital-only single is supported by a music video. Source link
Dub is a Jamaican invention, no doubt about that, but this set from Adrian Sherwood’s label marks a time when some elements shifted, to some extent, from the sound system to the festival, and its reverberations are still with us. Dub Syndicate were one of the leaders of this movement, and this reissue comprises four classic albums, following on from…