1 Tracklist:Chronic Law & Sean Paul – Pretty Without Flaws (Radio)Chronic Law & Sean Paul – Pretty Without Flaws (Explicit)2HeartlessMeek – Rude Boy (Radio)2HeartlessMeek – Rude Boy (Explicit)Laza Morgan & Raiha – It’s All Mine (Radio)Nesbeth – Reason Fi Live (Radio)Macka Diamond – Boy Bye (Radio)Delly Ranx – Di Link (Radio)Ginjah – Give It Up (Radio)Goody Plum & Munga Honorable…
Ska All Stars The Ska All Stars is a UK studio collective made up of musicians who’ve spent years in the reggae and ska scene. Their LP Ska Classic Hits, released by Burning Sounds and produced by Delroy Williams, was recorded in 2017, with the sole exception being Return of Django, which dates from 2011. Musicians Delroy, known for his…
LEROY SMART Leroy Smart, a dynamic singer-songwriter and record producer from Kingston, Jamaica, faced early hardship after being orphaned at just two years old. He grew up at Maxfield Park Children’s Home and received his musical education at the esteemed Alpha Boys School, where he honed his skills in singing, drumming, and dancing. His recording career began in 1969 with…
In celebration of the great Peter Tosh’s earthstrong on October 19th, we share this powerful performance of Stop That Train, featuring foundation artist like Mermans Mosengo, Jason Tamba, Fully Fullwood, Carlton “Santa” Davis, and John McKnight. With two of Tosh’s original bandmates in the lineup, this one carries real roots and energy. A heartfelt salute to the revolutionary sound and fearless…
Nearly fifty years after its original 1977 release in Jamaica on Winston Riley’s Techniques label and Buster Riley’s Mummy imprint, the long out of press classic LP Meditation Dub has been reissued on black wax by France-based Hornin’ Sounds. Meditation Dub is a quintessential product of the mid-1970s “dub rush,” a period when producers eagerly tapped into a growing market…
The historic Sabina Park (One of the most iconic cricket grounds in the Caribbean) was transformed into the mecca of reggae and dancehall on October 19th for the Rise to the Occasion concert, a monumental celebration marking the 30th anniversary in music of the legendary Sizzla Kalonji. What transpired was not merely a concert but a spectacular, spiritually charged production that showcased the…
NEW RELEASE Following the six previously released tracks under the banner Mafia & Fluxy Meets Chalice Sound, Spain’s Cosme Deyah Productions and Infini-T Music present their latest offering: a powerful new 7” vinyl titled Liberation. At the heart of this project are UK riddim section Mafia & Fluxy, whose signature sound anchors the release. Joining them are acclaimed Jamaican saxophonist…
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…
Even the most ardent feminist will agree that women have made significant strides in the reggae industry over the past 50 years. But their male counterparts will also concur that a gender bias persists in Jamaican music. Next May, Laurell Nurse will stage the 10th Queens Of Reggae Island Honorary Ceremonies (QORIHC) in Kingston, the Jamaican capital. It will honour…
October 17-23 | 2025 BELOVED AND BLESSED – JAAME.SSS FEAT. SKATTA LOPA BFJ CYMETRY lw 3 | woc 8 | 1 wk @ #1 LOVE AGAIN – TARRUS RILEY DI GENIUS RECORDS lw 1 | woc 15 | 1 wk @ #1 OUT THERE – LITTLE ROBERT FEAT. MAKA LOX ORA ORA NGARU MUSIC lw 5 | woc 13 ALL OVER THE…