A. Roy Shirley – The Great Roy Shirley B1. Big Youth – Johnny Reggae B2. Roy Reid – Buck And The Preacher Charmers Records – CH 007 More info @ Discogs This edition takes a trip back to the 1970s, featuring several artists, many of whom are no longer with us. We begin with a 12″ single by Roy Shirley…
NEW RELEASE Jamaican dancehall/reggae artist Jah Vinci is experiencing great success with his latest single, Scream, which was released in December 2024. It recently topped the Dancehall Top 25 on Richie B’s Jamaican Countdown Charts for over two weeks. Fans worldwide have also embraced the track enthusiastically. Produced by the hitmaker NotNice, an extended version of the song is now…
Statistics show that the Dutch village of Velp in the eastern Netherlands has a population of less than 20,000, but the diverse music producer ChevoBeatz listened to there as a youth helped broaden his cultural tastes. Although Jamaican dancehall-reggae gives him the biggest thrill, ChevoBeatz plans to show his full range through his productions in 2025. “My recent releases definitely…
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…
Duane Stephenson, the former singer in the Jamaican group To Isis, released his debut album From August Town in 2007 via VP Records, with which he had inked a deal. The very well received album included great tracks like the title track along with Ghetto Pain, Misty Morning, and his remake of Tyrone Taylor’s Cottage In Negril, contributing greatly to…
NEW RELEASE Just two weeks following their digital-only reissue of Dennis Brown’s 4-track EP I’m Lost Without You, VP Records has unveiled three alternate mixes of Cocoa Tea’s classic 1993 song She Loves Me Now. Produced by the late Philip “Fatis” Burrell and released under his Xterminator label, the melodious Cocoa Tea presents his delivery over a refreshed take on…
Reggae artist Determine, probably best known for his hit Kette Drum done in collaboration with dancehall star Beenie Man, passed away on Thursday February 13th at age 52 after a long battle with cancer. His passing was confirmed by his manager and the mother of his three children, Paula Francis. “DETERMINE to make it to the top.” That was the…
NEW RELEASE Macka B collaborated with renowned roots artist Prince Alla and Grammy-winning musician Jazzwad for his latest single, Daniel In The Lions’ Den. This track pays homage to IBF World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Dubois and his journey from underdog to champion. Drawing inspiration from the Biblical tale and Prince Alla’s 70’s track Daniel In The Lions’ Den, Macka B’s…
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