Black Music Magazine Back in the early 1970s, Black Music Magazine held the unique position of being the sole publication dedicated to covering the Jamaican music scene. Each month, they released the “Black Music Reggae Top Ten” charts for both singles and albums. We will be regularly sharing these vintage charts on our website, courtesy of Eric Denham, to whom…
Once more, we find ourselves mourning the loss of a cherished voice in reggae—a beloved artist whose music touched many hearts Leroy Gibbons was a celebrated reggae singer, widely recognized for his emotion-filled voice that deeply resonated with fans. Emerging in the mid-1980s, he quickly made a name for himself with covers like Sam Cooke’s Cupid and The Drifters’ This…
A real winner here with this Johnny Cosmic produced debut album from Jamaican singer and actor Hector Roots Lewis; many will know him for his portrayal of drummer Carlton “Carly” Barrett in the Bob Marley biopic One Love and that role has certainly made its mark on this generally mellow roots reggae album. Also relevant to this set is the…
NEW RELEASE Roots reggae band Steel and Stone from Rotterdam, the Netherlands, celebrates the release of their new album, Celebration. Independently recorded at Legents Musiq and My Music Live, the finishing touches, mixing and mastering, were handled by Mystic Pulse. Celebration features 10 original tracks that journey through a blend of reggae styles, from rocksteady steppers and dub. Included on…
NEW RELEASE Stingray Records in London has unearthed seven tracks from the late great Frankie Paul, capturing the vocalist in a distinctly romantic mood. Renowned as one of Jamaica’s most beloved and prolific figures in reggae and dancehall, Frankie Paul’s unmistakable voice and emotive delivery shine throughout this captivating collection. it’s a wonderful tribute to his enduring legacy and musical…
A Joe White – Rudies All ArounfB joe White – Bad Man A rare gem of the rocksteady era gets the reissue treatment courtesy of Germany’s Skank and Groove: Joe White’s double-sided 7″ inch single featuring Rudies All Around and Bad Man. Originally released on Jamaica’s WIRL label in 1967 and later issued by Doctor Bird in the UK in…
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 collection includes six previously unissued studio recordings and seven previously unreleased live recordings. This album was released at the dawn of the 21st century and was the return of Lee Perry to Trojan Records after fourteen years since his last album. This shows off The Upsetters eccentric and innovative approach to music-making and was released in 2000, it includes…
NEW RELEASE Released by French reissue specialists Only Roots, the Augustus Pablo vinyl LP titled King Tubbys Meets Rockers At 5 Cardiff Crescent Washington Garden Kingston, compiles a treasure trove of mostly previously unreleased material licensed from the vaults of Augustus Pablo’s Rockers International. Recorded at Lee “Scratch” Perry’s Black Ark studio, mixed at King Tubby’s, and anchored by the…
Join us for an exclusive conversation with Protoje, recorded at the serene Habitat Camp in Irish Town, Jamaica, where the reggae visionary opens up about his latest projects, creative process, and ongoing mission to elevate the culture. In this exclusive interview, Protoje dives deep into: “The Jamaican Situation” – his bold, thought-provoking project tackling the realities of life in Jamaica…