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Review | Ranking Dread – Girls Fiesta

Review | Ranking Dread – Girls Fiesta

Musical Career On the music side, the man was serious. He cut his teeth on the Ray Symbolic sound system back in Jamaica, built a strong reputation, and then made his move to London in the late 70s. That’s where things really opened up for him. He became a key part of the British reggae scene through his work with…

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New Release: Never Eclipsed: Dancehall from Philip Smart’s HC&F Studio 1985-1996 | New Release

New Release: Never Eclipsed: Dancehall from Philip Smart’s HC&F Studio 1985-1996 | New Release

NEW RELEASE After the heavyweight 2024 release Prince Philip Presents: Dubplates & Raw Rhythm from King Tubby’s Studio 1973–1976, we’re now treated to a fresh follow-up. And it’s again a real nice one. Titled Never Eclipsed: Dancehall from Philip Smart’s HC&F Studio 1985–1996, this 10-track set gives you a proper look at the next chapter of Philip Smart’s journey. This…

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Review | Hempress Sativa – Woman

Review | Hempress Sativa – Woman

If you know the song Boom (Wha Da Da Deng) from 2016, you already know where this story starts. That track marked the first link-up between Italian producer Paolo Baldini DubFiles and a young budding Jamaican artist named Hempress Sativa. It didn’t just make noise, it opened doors worldwide. Soon after, she dropped her debut Unconquerebel, produced by Chris “Chris…

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