UPCOMING RELEASE Originally issued as a long-out-of-print limited-edition 7″ box set for Record Store Day 2019, this release is now available for the first time in double-vinyl LP and CD formats, including 8 additional tracks. The album features newly created sleeve art and track notes by Noel Hawks. It showcases tracks from notable Jamaican artists including Horace Andy, Cornell Campbell,…
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.…
NEW RELEASE Claire Angel, an artist from Birmingham UK, unveils her latest single, I’m Hurting Inside, released through King Jammy’s Hits 38 Records. Claire Angel’s take on I’m Hurting Inside, which was originally composed and performed by Bob Marley and subsequently made famous by Marcia Griffiths, serves as a tribute to Griffiths. As a longtime admirer of Griffiths since her…
Supaboss Production push up with their latest offering, the Irie And Mellow Riddim. This isn’t an entirely new sound but rather a refreshed version of the riddim that originally accompanied Beres Hammond’s Irie And Mello. Produced by Willie Lindo, the track made its debut on a WKS 7″ single in Jamaica in 1983 and later featured on 12″ vinyl from…
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…
Kiddus I: Security In The Streets (The Interview) Where: FranceWhen: 2007Reporter: Peter IPhotos: Courtesy of Gerry McMahon, Teacher, and the respective record companies (labels/sleeves)Copyright: 2025 – Peter I There’s lots and lots of hidden treasures in Jamaican music, singers who made the occasional single and appearance on the odd album, but never seemed to make it big despite showing…
NEW RELEASE Produced by Ce’Cile and Dale “Dizzle” Virgo, the feel-good Boss Riddim showcases tracks from Jamaican reggae and dancehall stars Gyptian and Christopher Martin, as well as emerging New York artist Soun Bwoii. Gyptian’s Wanna Keep It expresses his enchantment with a romantic partner, while Christopher Martin’s Boasy emphasizes the importance of confidence and self-esteem regardless of the brand…
A. Ranking Devon – Carlene/Sandra Gone B. Ranking Devon – If You Were Here Label: Mighty Cloud – 002 More info @ Discogs This edition of Double 12” Spin features a nice twist: three tracks built on the same riddim. The riddim in question is the backdrop of John Holt’s Studio One classic, Stranger In Love, from 1970. The riddim…
Keith Poppin, born Keith Smith in 1949, is an artist who can look back on a long career, starting in the 1960s and still active to this day. Until the late 1980s he released music regularly, including three albums. Then it became quiet around him for a long time, he also moved to the USA, where he still lives. In…
NEW RELEASE UK reggae veteran Brother Culture has teamed up with The 18th Parallel for his new track, Ghetto Man. Initially recorded 17 years ago, the Swiss reggae band had to recreate the riddim as the original tracks were lost. With Ghetto Man, mixed by Paolo Baldini DubFiles, Brother Culture sends a strong message urging listeners to overcome challenges and…