1 In a time when the world is searching for clarity, and healing, a new 10-track album titled “Life Scriptures” arrives as a bold and necessary contribution to the musical landscape. Fusing thought-provoking lyricism with deep-rooted messages of love, resilience, and spiritual awareness, the album challenges listeners to reflect on life’s harsh realities, whilst empowering them with hope and direction.…
Jamaica, as we know by now, is full of talent. One of those great talents is Marlon Brown. The humble artist released his new video ‘Steal Your Joy’ from his 2025 ¨Something Special¨ DELUXE album. Marlon Brown is in Kingston, Jamaica, and honed his craft under the mentorship of legendary guitarist Earl “Chinna” Smith. Coming up in the vibrant Greenwich…
RIDDIM RELEASE Reggae Library has recently begun digitally releasing EPs spotlighting riddims from the 2000s, thanks to licensing deals with various record labels. Their latest release showcases three tracks, along with a seamless three-in-one mix, recorded over a reimagined version of the Ba Ba Boom riddim. This much-versioned backdrop was originally used for The Jamaicans’ classic song, Ba Ba Boom,…
German sound system SuperSonic Sound teams up with Taffari and producer Big Finga for The Best Thing, a roots reggae gem born from sessions in Jamaica. First surfacing on SuperSonic’s Conscious Reggae Vol. 54 mixtape, the track now gets its official release today, August 15, 2025, alongside a heavyweight dub mix by Tippy I-Grade. Related Source link
SAD NEWS Stanley “Barnabas” Bryan, one of the important figures in the evolution of reggae music, passed away on August 18, 2025. As sound engineer at the legendary Channel One Recording Studio, located at 29 Maxfield Avenue in Kingston, Jamaica, Barnabas played a pivotal role in crafting the sonic identity of countless reggae classics. Working alongside chief engineer and co-owner…
It was a beautiful Sunday evening at Riverfront Park in Harrisburg, PA, for Stephen “Ragga” and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and their Traffic Jam Tour. This was the second installment of the Traffic Jam Tour; the first took place early last year, and I had the opportunity to attend the Philadelphia show in March of ’24. I surprised my wife…
Nancy, that was such an awesome, irie performance. Congratulations! Thank you. And thank you for doing this interview with Reggae-Vibes. It’s an honor. Nancy, the crowd—they couldn’t get enough of you. What did you think about the energy of the crowd, and did you full-joy your first performance at Reggae on the Mountain?Of course I [did]. I always do when…
There’s always an exciting, almost nervous energy as you make your way back to the annual pilgrimage. Months of planning. Months of preparations. And then before you know it, it has arrived! The 36th annual Reggae On The River was upon us from Friday, August 1, 2025, to Sunday, August 3, 2025. 3 stages, tons of vendors, and amazing food.…
RIDDIM RELEASE After the success of his 1999 riddim Headache, Mo’ Music producer Louis “Flabba” Malcolm returned in 2000 with the hard-hitting Hurricane riddim. Built by Rickie “Mad Man” Myrie at Kingston’s Anchor Studios, this uncompromising dancehall riddim featured 18 cuts, with 10 making it onto CD. Now, 25 years later, the storm resurfaces through Reggae Library: three standout tracks…
BARBRA STREISAND Barbra Streisand’s Woman In Love, the lead single from her 1980 album Guilty, became a defining moment in the career of the American singer and actress. Written by Barry and Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees, the song marked her fourth Platinum-certified single and is widely regarded as her biggest international hit. It soared to No. 1 on…