Since bursting onto the scene in 1999, French sound system and record label Irie Ites has carved out a solid reputation in the reggae world, releasing a string of notable riddims. Among their finest offerings are relicked versions of Burning Spear’s Rocking Time, John Holt’s Strange Things, and The Heptones’ Party Time. Now, Irie Ites takes a bold dive into…
Just like his half-brothers Stephen, Ziggy, and Damian, reggae runs through Julian Marley‘s veins, but it’s not just the music they inherited. The Marley children also carry their father’s spirit of consciousness and generosity. Together, they run the Ghetto Youths Crew label, using it to support youth projects for those in need. Julian has released five solo albums to date,…
RIDDIM RELEASE Produced by Duane Stephenson and distributed across major streaming platforms by Atown Music, the Rockers Corner Riddim is a vibrant roots reggae offering that fuses conscious lyrical themes with warm, organic instrumentation. Balancing vintage essence with contemporary polish, this smooth yet punchy one-drop rhythm evokes the golden age of reggae while resonating with today’s listeners. This compelling riddim…
What was the name of the road? What was the name of the address? Lady Musgrave Road. And the address was 51 Lady Musgrave. Yeah. I think I’ve passed by there once on one of my trips in Jamaica. But go ahead.Right, so I went there and we started now—because I went out and bought some plugs and some sockets—mike…
Ky-Mani Marley at Sfinx Mixed 2025 Sfinks Mixed is a four-day celebration of music and culture held in Boechout, Belgium, bringing together artists from across the globe. With live performances, parades, DJs, art installations, a colorful world market, and a dedicated Kidz Village, the festival lives up to its name as a true cultural melting pot. This year, Ky-Mani Marley took the stage on Sunday,…
NEW RELEASE Reggae Magic is a new compilation set that celebrates the genius of Jackie Mittoo, the legendary keyboardist and composer whose influence shaped the sound of Jamaican music. Spanning the golden years of 1967 to 1974, this collection brings together a soulful blend of beloved classics and hidden gems, Studio One recordings from the peak of Mittoo’s prolific career,…
Bees & Honey is the latest single from Welsh-based British-Asian reggae artist Nayyah. The track was produced by Mikey ‘Megahbass’ Fletcher, bassist and musical director for Alborosie, and features the iconic Apache Indian and the legendary Amlak Tafari, aka the Reggae Am-bass-ador from Steel Pulse. Bees & Honey offers a sharp critique of social inequality: those who work the hardest are often at the bottom of the…
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…
Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry Shanachie Records has been delivering quality reggae albums since the 1980s, including their role as US distributor for the UK’s Greensleeves Records through approximately 1987, plus collaborations with Augustus Pablo via his Rockers International label. Now they’ve dropped Crucial Cuts From The Heart Of The Ark (1973-1978), a Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry compilation focusing on his Black Ark…
For a time during the 1970s, Glen Ricks was on the verge of realising the promise he showed a decade earlier as a member of The Fabulous Flames. Then came a precipitous fall from grace due to a chronic drug problem. Now in his early 70s, Ricks insists he has shaken the monkey from his back, thanks to extensive rehabilitation…