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Interview with Peter Chemist (Part 1)

Interview with Peter Chemist (Part 1)

Are you talking about Shabba—about Shabba’s house? No, I’m talking about Bobby Digital. [And] how I got involved with the Shabba Ranks stuff. So the first set of work we did was for two friends, Mikey Bennett from “Home T-4.” And the studio wasn’t even done yet—I don’t think it was even carpeted out yet. And we mixed up some…

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Double 12″ Spin #41 = Desi Roots & Bunny Lie Lie =

Double 12″ Spin #41 = Desi Roots & Bunny Lie Lie =

A. Desi Roots – Go Deh Right B. Revolutionaries – Go Deh Dub Hawkeye – HE001 More info @ Discogs For this Double 12” Spin, we turn our attention to two artists whose impact transcends the size of their discographies. While their output may be limited, and their mainstream recognition modest, their work is undeniably excellent. They represent the often-overlooked…

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Lila Iké – Too Late To Lie | New Release

Lila Iké – Too Late To Lie | New Release

NEW RELEASE Produced by Winta James, Too Late To Lie is the latest track and music video from Jamaican singer & songwriter Lila Iké. This single comes after her 2024 releases, He Loves Us Both featuring H.E.R and Fry Plantain featuring Joey Bada$$, and just like Too Late To Lie, these songs will appear on her forthcoming debut album. Source…

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Shaggy feat. Sting – Til A Mawnin | New Release

Shaggy feat. Sting – Til A Mawnin | New Release

NEW RELEASE In February 2019, the collaborative album 44/876 by Shaggy and Sting earned the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. Six years after that achievement, the English singer and Jamaican singjay have released a fresh single named Til A Mawnin. Produced by Shaggy alongside Shane Hoosong, the song revitalizes Henry “Junjo” Lawes’ 1981…

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Review | Wayne Smith – Under Me Sleng Teng

Review | Wayne Smith – Under Me Sleng Teng

In 1985, Wayne Smith unwittingly ignited a revolution in Jamaican music with Under Me Sleng Teng. The track’s iconic riddim, created in 1984 by Smith and Noel Davey, was built using the rudimentary sampling capabilities of the Casiotone MT-40 keyboard. Working together, Smith and Davey stumbled upon the now-famous beat, with Smith also penning the lyrics. Producer King Jammy recognized…

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Cover Culture : Terry Linen / Whitney Houston – Your Love Is My Love | New Releases

Cover Culture : Terry Linen / Whitney Houston – Your Love Is My Love | New Releases

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.…

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Sizzla & Bushman – Future

Sizzla & Bushman – Future

Sizzla & Bushman – Future NEW RELEASE The thought-provoking track Future, a collaboration between Sizzla and Bushman, is the first single taken off the forthcoming Scrolls Of Kalonji album. The production is done by Lockecity Music, HD Music, and Kalonji Music Production. Sizzla & Bushman – Future More about: Sizzla Bushman Ads Where to get it Ads More Sizzla Music…

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Review | Kabaka Pyramid X Damian Marley – Red, Gold & Green

Review | Kabaka Pyramid X Damian Marley – Red, Gold & Green

The vibrant red, gold, and green banner is being waved with exuberance once more, this time spearheaded by two legendary figures in reggae and dancehall, both of whom have truly established their credentials in the fiercely competitive reggae scene. Kabaka Pyramid has been making waves for approximately fifteen years, recognized for his thought-provoking messages delivered through a distinctive fusion of…

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