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Signatures by Achis | Chezidek It’s been a long time since we first made acquaintance with the unusually voiced singer from the sweetest place on the planet and it has been a VERY fun twenty-ish years or so. From his earlier days as, seemingly, the latest find of the mighty Xterminator Productions up to today, where he sits as a…
A. Freddie McGregor – Rock This Session B. Little John – Man To man Is Unjust RGM Productions – JFR1277 More info @ Discogs Enjoy a trip back to the 1980s with this edition, which includes music from Freddie McGregor, Little John, and the collaborative effort of Moja and Rappa Robert. From his start as a child star in the…
Good music doesn’t come with an expiration date, and this 10″ release is a testament to that fact. Despite being over 15 years old, this record retains all its strength, charm and richness. It can still proudly be categorized under ‘good music.’ The UK’s leading riddim duo, Mafia & Fluxy, along with Matic Horns, built the Edens Rage riddim, a…
NEW RELEASE Driven by riddim, energy, and innovation, Kingston Sound System, a collective of seasoned Jamaican musicians including Ian “Beezy” Coleman (Ziggy and Damian Marley, Wyclef, Fugees), Devon Bradshaw (Burning Spear), and Guillaume “Stepper Sax” Briard (Sly & Robbie), has released their reggae reimagining of Bronski Beat’s hit Smalltown Boy, featuring Jimmy Somerville’s original vocals. This release is the third…
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.…
Hailing from Cologne, Germany, Los Apartamentos stands as the nation’s singular mento band, achieving notable success since their formation in 2016. Their musical lineage traces back to ska, with members previously contributing to bands like The Braces, Monkey Shop, and Kapelle 3. Driven by a desire to explore their musical roots, they discovered mento, prompting a shift to an acoustic…
REISSUE Coxsone Dodd selected twelve tracks for a compilation LP meant to debut in 1971 in the UK under Junior “Ashanti” Lincoln’s Bamboo label. Among the chosen songs that had already been issued on 7″ singles in the UK on Bamboo were The Heptones’ Suspicious Minds, Freddie McKay’s Sweet You Sour You, Wailing Souls’ Mr. Fire Coal Man, and Ken…
VIDEOS Two new videos on the COCREATE YouTube channel feature dub poet Mutabaruka recounting his connection with Bob Andy, detailing their meeting via his influential radio program, “The Cutting Edge,” and sharing his insights on Andy’s musical talent and the profound lyrical content of his songwriting. Muta reflects on the importance of Bob Andy’s musical legacy, and the impact it…