This was originally a showcase LP released by Parish Records in 1987; by that time singer Hopeton Lindo was already on his way to establishing himself as a major songwriter as well as a vocalist. Robert Ffrench would go on to work with rapper Heavy D in the USA before returning to Jamaica where he is still active as a…
For the first time in their 19-year run, Tribal Seeds will perform in Spain, stepping onto the stage at Rototom Sunsplash 2025 in Benicàssim. It’s a long-awaited moment, not just for the band, but for fans across Europe who’ve followed their journey from day one. “We grew up on the pioneers of reggae, and Rototom’s focus on message and meaning aligns perfectly with everything we…
Veteran chanter Prezident Brown returns with a meditative call to action on his new video for “Sleeping Giant (Wake Up)”, the lead track from his 2024 album Roots Hop Reggae (In Your Box). After more than a decade since ‘Journeyman Pilgrimage’, his last full-length release in 2017, Prezident Brown brings a grounded energy rooted in classic roots reggae, but with touches of hip-hop, jazz, and the West…
At just 20 years old, Abi-D (Abigail Dunstan) has taken home the top prize at the 2025 JCDC Festival Song Competition with her entry “Sweet JA”, a warm, feel-good tribute to Jamaica’s beauty, spirit, and resilience. Blending reggae, pop, and touches of R&B, Abi-D brings a fresh but grounded sound with a voice that cuts through with authenticity. A student of Ardenne High’s music club and the Edna Manley College of…
Joker Riddim is the first release from the new Italian label Stillworking Production. The voices of Jamaican icons Luciano and Mikey General alternate with those of various Italian singers over a one drop reggae riddim. With executive production by Joker Sound, the riddim also features vocals from Mistilla, Fido Guido, Quartiere Coffee, Jaka & Hi Kee, Raphael, Papa Massi, Mark-One, G.Man, and Jamaican artists Slase Mashan and…
Since launching her musical career in 2017 with the Sheldon “Calibud” Stewart-produced debut single Everyting Is Irie over the Hot Milk/Murderer riddim, Yeza has collaborated with a range of artists and producers, most notably selector and producer Rory ‘RoryStoneLove’ Gilligan. Among their initial standout projects is the 2018 release of a heavy-hitting, bass-infused version of Syl Johnson’s powerful civil rights…
Although we wouldn’t brand it as reggae, we have to give this some love. Tarrus Riley returns with a brand-new single, “You + Me = Good Life”, produced by Remus Burrell for XTM.Nation. Lighthearted and soulful, the track is a modern soulful anthem layered with legacy and meaning. The tune samples Cocoa Tea’s 1994 classic “Good Life,” originally produced by Remus’s father, the late Philip…
REISSUE Originally released in 1977, Trinity’s Shanty Town Determination is back in circulation, this time as a special limited edition pressed on three different vinyl colors. The 9-track LP, released on the Prophets label and distributed by Natty Frontline, captures the 23-year-old deejay in mature cultural mode, gliding effortlessly over some of Yabby You’s most profound roots riddims. Includes further…
A visual impression of one of the best spots to be, the ‘Reggaeweide’ at this year’s Zwarte Cross Festival 2025. Held July 17-18-19–20, this cozy stage, as part of the 227,000-visitor-counting festival, hosted a strong and diverse reggae lineup including Dei3avu, Roots Creation, Jr. Kenna, U Brown with Asham Band, Linval Thompson and Paul Elliot, Etana, Benjahmin from Gambia, and…
Dub-soaked Reinterpretations Revered producer and musical maverick Dennis Bovell, also known as Blackbeard, has dropped a fresh double LP titled Wise Music In Dub with a gatefold sleeve. For this sonic expedition, Bovell brought together a top-tier ensemble of musicians and vocalists. Among the players of instruments are drummer Perry Melius (Aswad, African Headcharge), Soothsayer saxophonist Idris Rahman and trumpeter…