This collection comes with 31 tracks not before on CD and includes some of the biggest hits from the early ’70s. This features the production work of Phil Pratt and during the early ’70s he continued to consolidate his earlier hits with more. He secured the services of Jamaica’s biggest and up-and-coming performers and by 1972 he had on his…
Phil Pratt In the annals of Jamaican popular music, Phil Pratt’s contributions warrant greater recognition. He entered the scene in the early 1960s, working within Coxsone Dodd’s Downbeat enterprise as a sound system ‘box man’ and record assistant at Studio One. Though he briefly performed in a vocal group with Ken Boothe and Headly Foulding, Pratt’s primary goal was to…
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Formed in the mid-1960s, The Kingstonians, with Jackie Bernard at the helm, carved a significant place in Jamaican music history by expertly navigating the transition from the smooth harmonies of rocksteady to the emerging riddims of early reggae. Their fruitful period with producer Derrick Harriott propelled them to widespread recognition, yielding chart-topping singles like Singer Man and Sufferer. Following their…
A. John McLean – If I Give My Heart To You B. Professor Doppler – Doppler Effect Ariwa – ARI 66 More info @ Discogs This edition explores the Ariwa label, founded by Neil Fraser, better known as Mad Professor, and includes original songs by John McLean and Aisha, as well as dub workouts by The Robotics. London native John…
RSD 2025 RELEASE Black Roots released their 18-track studio album, Roots, on April 12, 2024, making it accessible for streaming and download across all major platforms. To commemorate Record Store Day UK 2025, a special black vinyl LP featuring 10 selected tracks from the album, titled Roots – The Vinyl Selection, will be available. (Find the review of the digitally…
Legend Of Dancehall So I’m ambling along, minding my business, waiting for the climate here in Philly to make the permanent pivot from “stay in, read a book” temperaturess to “ay yo, where is the hot flow set, and whose picking me up!?” weather. Everyone knows that when the time comes to ditch the coats and long pants for shorts…
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.…
This year’s star-studded awards ceremony featured a spectacular lineup of performers, heartfelt tributes, and prestigious accolades, reinforcing IRAWMA’s legacy as the premier platform for honoring the best in reggae, dancehall, and world music. Broward County Commissioner Hazelle Rogers did the welcome greeting on behalf of Broward County. Kings were named and were crowned. One of the most memorable moments of…