Ken Boothe / Sandy Shaw – Puppet On A String 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…
This outfit is centred around leader Delroy “Pele” Hamilton, bass player for six years with the group Raging Fyah, who decided during the pandemic to look more into music production and how to incorporate into his reggae music other styles he also finds of interest. This album is the result. At its heart is of course roots reggae, and Pele’s…
In tandem with the reissue of Dennis Walks’ 7-inch Belly Lick single (review here), Harlem Shuffle Records from the UK has unveiled a rare recording by The Upsetters. Initially issued in 1970 in Jamaica under the Upsetters banner and later in the UK via Trojan Records’ offshoot, Spinning Wheel, the scarcity of titles on this label continues to attract collectors,…
A The Rulers – Got To Be freeB The Rulers – What A Situation The Skank and Groove reissue label delivers a treat for fans of early reggae skanks with the release of a 7″ single showcasing two golden nuggets from the Jamaican vocal group The Rulers. Formed in 1966 at the dawn of the rocksteady era, The Rulers faded…
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…
Jamaican Gold Dutch record label Jamaican Gold has carved out a legacy among music lovers worldwide by playing a pivotal role in preserving and sharing classic Jamaican sounds. For founder Aad van der Hoek, also known as Dr. Buster Dynamite, ‘quality’ has always been the driving force. His dedication to authenticity has led him to collaborate closely with Jamaican producers…
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…
Harlem Shuffle Records, based in the UK, is once again making a strong impact with a series of captivating new releases. This reissue label is steadily advancing, consistently delighting us by reviving forgotten treasures that have been lost to time—treasures that usually fetch outrageous prices in the second-hand market because of how rare they are. Among reggae fans, Jamaican artist…
NEW RELEASE Hot on the heels of his vocal album Sibusiso, Perfect Giddimani now presents its dub counterpart, Sibusiso In Dub. By largely removing the vocals and layering in echoes, the dubwise companion breathes new life into the original tracks, highlighting their underlying riddims while remaining faithful to their essential vibe. Source link
“Bob Marley plays Jamaican reggae, The Police play white reggae”, I recall a teenage girl telling me around 1980. Maybe it wasn’t strictly accurate, even back then, but punky British rock band The Police, led by singer and bass player Sting a.k.a. Gordon Sumner, certainly had a lot of reggae influence in those days. There was a reggae tribute album…