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…
Ras Demo, born Wayne Decordova in Hackney, East London, England, is a versatile artist: singer, songwriter, emcee, engineer, lyricist, and producer. He adopted the name ‘Demolition Man’ to symbolize his mission to “demolish all evil things.” Moving to Jamaica as a child, he honed his skills on various sound systems under the name Wayne Young. His career gained momentum in…
Haphazard, released in 2023, is an album that captures the eclectic essence and contagious energy of The Admirals, a roots reggae band active in the Treviso area of Italy since 2016. This record seems to be the result of a spontaneous and collaborative creative process, born from rehearsal sessions and concerts in the spring/summer of 2023. The album presents itself…
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This collection includes many of the most collectable recordings of the Boss Reggae era. As a collection of Joe Mansano’s early recordings it includes a large number of recordings new to CD. Joe moved to London from his native Trinidad in 1963 and soon made his mark as one of the UK’s leading West Indian salesmen. Five years went by…
A. Garnet Silk – Hello Africa B. Fire House Crew – Africa Dub Charm – CRT 124 More info @ Discogs For this Double 12” Spin, we highlight the extraordinary talent of Garnet Damion Smith, better known as Garnet Silk. Born April 2, 1966, in Manchester, Jamaica, his music is showcased through a 12” single of his own and a…
A The Jamaicans – Peace And LoveB Errol Brown – Many Questions Only a handful of Treasure Isle records can truly be deemed ‘rare’. Among them is an iconic rocksteady track from The Jamaicans, Peace And Love. Originally released in 1968, this song has finally been reissued on 7″ vinyl. Peace And Love serves as a poignant anti-Vietnam War anthem,…
JUNIOR BYLES Jamaican singer-songwriter Junior Byles, also known as King Chubby, began his career in 1967 as part of the vocal trio The Versatiles alongside Dudley Earl and Louis Davis. At that time, Lee Perry, who was a talent scout and engineer for Joe Gibbs, signed the trio to the producer’s newly established Amalgamated label. Following the group’s breakup in…
NEW RELEASE Jamaican producer Ajal, who has established himself in the reggae and dancehall realms with projects like Faith Riddim, Bamm Bamm Riddim and Napolean Riddim, delivers his latest endeavor, the Predominant Riddim. This contemporary roots reggae riddim features eight conscious tracks from artists such as Mykal Rose & Sizzla (Marijuana (Remix)), Pressure Busspipe (I and I), Lutan Fyah (Talk…