This album has fifteen tracks, running to forty-seven minutes, and is a lovely (mostly) mellow reggae release from Byiome Muir better known as singer I-Octane from Clarendon parish, Jamaica. It is pitched between classic roots and modern dancehall (try Walk With A Chip or the closing People Hype for the latter), and with a strong feel of contemporary American R’n’B…
The Sensations – I’ll Never Fall In LoveB Errol Brown – Chucky Love I’ll Never Fall In Love by The Sensations is one of the standout hits the celebrated Jamaican vocal group recorded for Duke Reid. A heartfelt rocksteady classic, it beautifully captures the bittersweet essence of lost love, showcasing the group’s smooth harmonies and emotive delivery. Originally released in…
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Lloyd Watson from Kingston, Jamaica – a.k.a. Jah Izrehl – has been involved in music since he was a youth; he was with the famed Stur-Gav sound system for around four years, and has his own label, Ashtro Music. Some may have noted one of the singles from this release, Social Media (How Unu Dweet), a fiery and timely commentary…
Twice this week, we have received sad news. On Tuesday, June 4th, we learned that Cynthia ‘Joyce’ Webber, one half of Jamaican ska group The Tonettes, later evolving into The Summertairs, The Soul Sisters, and The Webber Sisters, had passed away. Just three days later, the news arrived that Vin Morgan had also left us at the age of 75.…
Fruits Records and A-Lone Productions, two respected European record labels, share a dedicated mission to uphold the authentic spirit and values of Jamaican reggae. This shared commitment has fostered an ongoing collaboration, once again showcased in the latest release from Roots Architects: From Dub ‘Til Now. The album marks the next chapter in an ambitious project spearheaded by Swiss musician…
NEW RELEASE The Blackstones, a UK-based vocal group, has seen its fair share of transformations since its inception in 1979. The latest evolution of the quartet includes the addition of talented songstress Amanda J. Christos, rounding out the current lineup. If cover songs are your passion, their newest album, Let’s Take A Chance, is an absolute must-listen. This 23-track collection…
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A Junior Byles – Got The TipB I-Roy – Space Flight This reissue from Skank and Groove offers another glimpse in Jamaica’s golden era of music, featuring two standout tracks from Lee Perry’s pre-Black Ark period. The A-side features Junior Byles’ excellent 1971 vocal cut, Got The Tip, a song where his raw yet melodic delivery perfectly captures the soulful…