17. Protect Your Energy Protect Your Energy offered a delightful change of pace, stepping things a notch or two, with an infectious track behind it. The piece is a purifier! It’s about keeping negativity far away from yourself and, functionally speaking, I think Protect Your Energy is one of the furthest ‘travelers’ on the whole of the album [“Si no…
NEW RELEASE After Brother Culture’s Ghetto Man, Fruits Records have released their next 7” vinyl, Rain And Blood, featuring Grammy Award winner Mykal Rose, the late Robbie Shakespeare, the Swiss reggae group The 18th Parrallel, and Topp Brass, the horns section of today’s Kingston sessions. The riddim, created by The 18th Parrallel, was laid down in Kingston with Robbie Shakespeare…
There is of course a deep reggae vibe on this nyabingi riddim produced by the veteran Clive Hunt, heavy on the percussion and with a prominent call to arms, voiced-over by some well-known names and younger performers as is the producer’s intention (see here). Maxi Priest has two tracks, rich in Rasta imagery, the respectful Nyabingi Love with the Rasta…
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NEW RELEASE In 2009, Swedish artist and producer Jonahgold released Daweh Congo’s sixth studio album, Ghetto Skyline, through his label Goldheart Music. Fifteen years later, Jonahgold revisits tracks from this acclaimed album for a remix project. Following the release of Ghetto Skyline (Extended Discomix), the month of March will feature three additional remixes: Ghetto Skyline (Steppers Remix), Ghetto Skyline (Jungle…
In 1973, at the tender age of five, Perry’s son Omar debuted as a recording artist alongside his sister Marsha, performing under the moniker The Children. The duo provided additional vocals for U Roy’s deejay track Yama – Khy. Fast forward fifty years, and Omar Perry, who has since released several full-length albums, continues to perform and record music. His…
A. BB Seaton – Jah Helps Those WSho Help Themselves B. BB Seaton – Aware Of Love Roots International/Tabou 1 More info @ Discogs Our latest Double 12” Spin takes us back to the 1970s, a decade widely revered as the Golden Age of Reggae. While acknowledging the consistent brilliance of reggae throughout its history, this era undeniably placed roots…
In 2018, Aza Lineage, an artist who has garnered significant attention in recent years, released Sound System, a track that surprised and delighted audiences. The song, featuring King Jammy’s iconic 1980s Far East riddim (probably best known from Cocoa Tea’s Tune In), was brought to vinyl in 2019 through a partnership between Jammy and Berlin-based BuyReggae.com, who recognized its potential.…
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.…