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Belgian musician and producer Marc “MacLes” Leys, who was highly active in the music industry between 2012 and 2020, has been noticeably less engaged in recent years. While his 2013 project Puff Puff Riddim featured collaborations with esteemed artists such as Cutty Ranks, Gappy Ranks, and Iba Mahr, his primary focus was on working with emerging and relatively unknown reggae…
Heads up! Starting with edition #51, you’ll see Double 12’ Spin dropping every other week. Unfortunately, things are getting a bit hectic with work, so a fortnightly schedule it is. A1. Leroy Mafia – My Guiding Star A2. Mafia & Fluxy – A Hot Version B1. Sugar Black – Second Chance B2. Mafia & Fluxy – Version Label: Striker Lee…
NEW RELEASE King Jammy and Hits 38 Production have released a fresh batch of singles available for download and streaming. Six of the eight tracks ride a new, smooth juggling riddim. These include Aza Lineage’s Watch Out, Phalcon’s Re-Write My Wrongs, MediSun’s Rather Lose You, Brandon Rootz’s Cruising Girl, and Shavanique’s Baby I. The release also includes a revitalized version…
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 Lee Perry & The Upsetters – Jungle LionB The Upsetters – Freak Out Skank Lee Perry & The Upsetters’ Jungle Lion stands as an energetic and captivating instrumental reggae masterpiece. Through rhythmic grooves, echoing layers, and deep, resonant bass lines, Perry’s pioneering production conjures a hypnotic soundscape. The track itself kicks off with Lee Perry’s distinctive lion-like growl, before…
NEW RELEASE Though she might have flown under the radar in reggae circles, Marseille’s Siska is a veteran of the music scene. Her career spans from her early involvement with afro-reggae band Axxam and Ras Jahby’s Zion Train Imperial, to leading Ka & Co. As the voice of Watcha Clan for 15 years, she toured extensively and released five albums.…
The story of “Java” is well-known. Clive Chin had originally recorded a vocal by Dennis Wright on the rhythm, but was unhappy with the result. He then asked his friend Augustus Pablo to play on it, and the resulting record was a massive success that launched Pablo’s career. The record includes supporting vocals from The Chosen Few, but it is…
Crown Prince of Reggae Crown Prince of Reggae, Dennis Emmanuel Brown is without a doubt one of the most prolific and popular reggae artists ever. Born in 1956, he began recording for producer Coxsone Dodd in his youth. It resulted in the 1970 released LP No Man Is An Island, recorded when he was only 13 years old. A second…