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A believer in divine intervention, Empress Akua reckons her third visit to Jamaica was ordained. The American singer, who is from Los Angeles, is currently in reggae land performing on shows aimed at building her stocks there. Empress Akua put in solid performances at two popular Kingston events — Rub ‘A’ Dub Tuesday’z at Dub Wise Club and Reggae Pon…
With its latest release, the independent Dutch label Jamaican Art Records presents a stunningly designed album featuring five disco mixes from the late 1970s—previously unreleased in this format—produced by Alvin Ranglin. The gatefold sleeve and insert serve as a treasure trove of information by Adrian Brakus, also known as Dr Buster Dynamite, further elevating the prestige of this edition. Producer…
Now based in France, Ilements is originally from Saint Martin in the Caribbean, and he has been singing reggae since he was a youth. He made his first album Justice in 2016, and As It Is is his third (if you are wondering, 2019’s Cyaan Trap Me is the other). It was recorded with some of the French reggae scene’s…
In this exclusive episode of Reggae Interviews, we sit down with legendary Jamaican singer Earl Sixteen, whose career has spanned over five decades in the reggae industry. From his early recordings with Joe Gibbs and Derrick Harriott, to his iconic work with producers like Lee “Scratch” Perry, Mikey Dread, Augustus Pablo, and Mad Professor, Earl Sixteen has remained a powerful…
A. K.C. White/Dennis Alcapone – Throw Me Corn B. K.C. White – Version Of Love Label: Justice – Judis 131 More info @ Discogs Double 12’ Spin returns for its 51st edition, bringing you a fresh mix of two deejays and two singers. We kick things off with a remarkable 12″ single by K.C. White—born Morris White—a vocalist whose talent…
COVER VERSION VS ORIGINAL SONG Since the early 1960s and even prior, numerous iconic Jamaican hits were derived from popular foreign songs. The original pop and soul tracks were frequently embraced by audiences on the island, leading reggae artists to create their own renditions. Some of these artists gained fame by covering chart-topping songs, turning these adaptations into timeless classics.…
COVER VERSION VS ORIGINAL SONG Since the early 1960s and even prior, numerous iconic Jamaican hits were derived from popular foreign songs. The original pop and soul tracks were frequently embraced by audiences on the island, leading reggae artists to create their own renditions. Some of these artists gained fame by covering chart-topping songs, turning these adaptations into timeless classics.…
A Phyllis Dillon – You’re Like Heaven To MeB Phyllis Dillon – Walk Through The World With Me Phyllis Dillon’s sweet, soulful voice became a defining sound in producer Duke Reid’s catalog. Unlike most Jamaican artists of her time, she remained dedicated to Reid, continuing to record for him even after her move to New York in 1967. Dubbed the…