JACKIE ROBINSON Jackie Robinson, well-known for his role in the Jamaican group The Pioneers, also worked as a solo artist. His recording career began when he auditioned alongside a friend for producer Joe Gibbs, who was just starting out at the time. Impressed by Robinson, Gibbs gave him the opportunity to record his debut single, Let The Little Girl Dance.…
Following the recent passing of Junior Byles, reggae fans are again met with sorrowful news from Jamaica: the loss of Devon Irons. Like Byles, Irons gained recognition through his collaboration with legendary producer Lee “Scratch” Perry, recording two of his most notable tracks, Ketch Vampire and When Jah Come, both released in 1976. Unlike Byles, Devon Irons never experienced widespread…
REISSUE Ahead of the full album release commemorating the 30th anniversary of Delroy Wilson’s passing, Patate Records, in partnership with producer Rodguel “Blackbeard” Sinclair, has unveiled two singles on digital platforms. The first, a rendition of the Manhattans’ Kiss And Say Goodbye, was recorded twice by Delroy Wilson for Blackbeard in 1977 and 1980, both in a rockers style. This…
Where: New JerseyWhen: April 21-April 24, 2025Reporter: Stephen CooperPhotos & Videos: Stephen Cooper (Clips/Photos)Media Editing : TeacherCopyright: 2025 – Stephen Cooper If you’re a record label situated in a bucolic, sleepy, and spectacularly beautiful small town and you’re looking to bring instant vibes, credibility, and recognizability in all of reggae’s subgenres—including dub—to your studio, it is a master stroke…
Spirit Revolution, a seasoned French reggae band founded by Vincent on drums and Romain on keyboards, has been making waves for over a decade. With a wealth of experience in live performances, collaborations, and international productions, they continue to push musical boundaries. Their latest venture, One Drop Rebels, emerged from an inspiring journey to Jamaica, where they connected with local…
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…
Since he made his transition, I’ve been thinking about two related things in regard to the late Determine. The first is the fact that virtually every single article/tribute/mention that I’ve seen on the occasion has, in one way or another, noted that the chanter was “underrated” and/or “underappreciated”. Typically, I find myself trying to drift away from such ideology because…
This compilation, known as the Reggae Vibes album Top 20, curated by Teacher & Mr. T, consists of a selection of twenty reggae/dancehall albums that we deem significant and wish to showcase to the general audience via this chart. This list is not determined by sales figures, airplay frequency, or any other external factors, and it remains uninfluenced by commercial…
Here we have a 2CD collection from the above years, featuring recordings from the above years and released on the Creole label. Many of these have never appeared on CD before and these four albums have been unavailable for over 50 years. In the mid-’60s, Bruce White and Tony Cousins formed the Artists Management Company Entertainment and signed up many…
King Of Babylon is a recut of the 1975 Randy’s production, and is interesting in that Niney has employed a rockers rhythm on the production. I tmust be one of Niney’s first efforts in the new style, and it shows how progressive a producer he is. As this record already has much of the sound that was to be used…