A. Johnny Clarke & Lord Sassafrost – Take Heed B. Johnny Clarke & Lord Sassafrost – Get In The Groove Label: Black Joy – DH 819 More info @ Discogs This edition features two legendary reggae artists who have enjoyed sustained success since the 1970s: Johnny Clarke and Leroy Smart. We’ll kick things off with a 12” single from 1982…
U Roy – I Can’t LoseB Errol Brown – Rema Skank This rocksteady double-sided gem showcases the talents of deejay Daddy U Roy, The Jamaicans, the exceptional sound of Tommy McCook & The Supersonics, and the expert mixing of sound engineer Errol Brown. The legendary U Roy made his mark at Duke Reid’s Treasure Isle studio in 1970 with three…
NEW RELEASE Fluoman was a French painter who used fluorescent paint and put his brushes at the service of reggae music. His first fluorescent paintings depicted Bob Marley, Family Man, Culture… His encounter with Cédric Myton and the Congos through the Jah Live label, with whom Fluoman worked, was decisive. During The Congos concert at La Mutualité, he exhibited his…
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…
This is a conscious four-track riddim EP release from the pairing of Ashanti Selah, the eldest son of the legendary soundman Aba-Shanti-I, with a very strong roots and culture approach, and riddim master Zac Harkavy. It is an excellent groove, with some haunting, atmospheric female backing vocals deep in the mix, with three lead vocals: Zed Regal’s Magical Connection is…
REISSUE Jamwax Records of France is set to re-release Justin Hinds’ 1987 7″ single on January 9th this year. Given that copies of this rare single have been commanding exorbitant prices on Discogs, we wholeheartedly welcome this initiative. The immensely talented Justin Hinds was a pivotal figure in the development of Jamaican music, enjoying success from the ska era through…
NEW RELEASE Veteran UK singer, songwriter, and musician Richie Davis has unveiled a fresh EP entitled @ Stingray Studio. Each track was, of course, recorded at the renowned Stingray Studio in London, featuring riddims from Mafia & Fluxy. The seven tracks that highlight Richie Davis’s vocal talent, versatility, and smooth tone, includes a rendition of Your Love Got A Hold…
A The Paragons- Wear You To The BallB Earl Lindo – The Ball Keith Anderson, better known as Bob Andy, and his childhood friend Garth “Tyrone” Evans kicked off their music career with the group The Blinders in the early 1960s. Following several lineup adjustments, including the addition of John Holt in 1964, The Blinders rebranded as The Paragons, with…
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