This collection comes with 20 tracks new to CD and is the first Sunshot Records anthology. Jamaican music was gaining international interest as the ’60s moved on and many new record labels appeared on the island of Jamaica. Kingston’s studios were very busy with all the new talent that wanted to record and producers such as Lee Perry, Joe Gibbs,…
NEW RELEASE Following MitchDiSinga’s earlier released tune Show Me Love on the Skankin’ Riddim, Norris Man, the authentic rasta artist from Trenchtown, Jamaica, has joined forces with Danish producer DJ Johnson once again to create a new track, Rebel, on the reggae steppers riddim. This new single builds on their collaboration, which culminated in the 2023 full-length album called Life.…
January 17 | 2025 CLOSE – SKIP MARLEY DEF JAM RECORDS lw 1 | woc 10 | 2 wks @ #1 Buy @ ITunes || Buy @ Amazon SITT’N FI CHAT – SPICE VP RECORDS & RANCH ENTERTAINMENT lw 4 | woc 12 Buy @ ITunes || Buy @ Amazon BANNER – DAMIAN “JR GONG” MARLEY GHETTO…
January 17 | 2025 NEVER COMPLAIN – TEEJAY FEAT. MASICKA WARNER MUSIC lw 1 | woc 12 | 2 wks @ #1 Buy @ ITunes || Buy @ Amazon ALL OVER AGAIN – MASICKA TJ RECORDS lw 2 | woc 13 | 2 wks @ #1 Buy @ ITunes || Buy @ Amazon JEEZUM – SKILLIBENG, NIGY…
Lyricson has a strong Bob Marley influence that can clearly be heard on the late seventies sounding Africa Rise Up – with even a tinge of rock guitar. This sound would have been current around the time that Souleymane Boukara, aka Lyricson, was born in Guinea, West Africa. Morgan Heritage seem to be an inspiration too, as with Peace And…
NEW RELEASE French record label Tabou1 has unleashed a live recording of a late 1990s show in Kingston, Jamaica, featuring U Roy alongside Pam Hall and Skully Simms, all supported by The Winward Road Band under the direction of “Dizzy” Johnny Moore. The digital-only release, titled Originator Live!, encompasses 22 tracks, showcasing three instrumental openings, two vocal pieces from Pam…
After previous successful editions, 4AD and Irie Vibes Roots Festival will organize another ROOTS RALLY this year. With this we are looking for live bands and solo artists from the Benelux and Northern France within the genres of reggae, dub, ska and Afro-reggae. After listening to all entries thoroughly, the ‘Team Artists’ of Irie Vibes Roots Festival will make a…
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.…
A U Roy – Treasure Isle SkankB Nora Dean & U Roy – What Is Catty? Two tracks from the legendary deejay U Roy dating back to the early ’70s are featured on this 7″ vinyl. Both showcase his talent, with the tuff solo piece Treasure Isle Skank on the A-side and the risque duet with Nora Dean, What Is…
When Steve Santana moved to the United Kingdom in the late 1990s, he found an indiscriminate reggae market. Fans were big into lovers rock, roots-reggae and vintage sounds from the 1960s and 1970s. Over the years, the singer has released albums that show he is comfortable in any genre. But for his latest album,‘Steve Santana@Stingray Studio’, he appeals to diverse…