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Reggae Vibes Album Top 20 | January 26

Reggae Vibes Album Top 20 | January 26

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…

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Aza Lineage – Rule The Sound

Aza Lineage – Rule The Sound

Aza Lineage – Rule The Sound NEW VIDEO Jamaican singer Aza Lineage unveils the official music video for her new single Rule The Sound, joining forces once more with producer King Jammy. The song serves as a tribute to sound system culture and its dedication to roots reggae. More about: Aza Lineage King Jammy VP Records Ads Where to get…

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Penthouse Musicians – Timeless Dub | New Release

Penthouse Musicians – Timeless Dub | New Release

NEW RELEASE Under the direction of Penthouse Records’ producer Donovan Germain, Marcia Griffiths released her album Timeless, a homage to Studio One, available on CD and double LP through Tad’s Record in 2019. Five years later, its dub counterpart, aptly named Timeless Dub, credited to Penthouse Musicians, debuts on digital download and streaming platforms. This release contains dub mixes for…

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Danny English passed away | New Release

Danny English passed away | New Release

Dancehall artist Danny English died on Thursday evening, January 23, 2025, at the Kingston Public Hospital in Jamaica. He was 54 years old. Starting his career in 1995, Danny is widely recognized for his distinctive gravelly voice on the 2002 hit Party Time, performed over the Steven ‘Lenky’ Marsden-produced Diwali riddim alongside fellow artist Egg Nog. Family sources report that…

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Upcoming: Various – Showcase 45 (Expanded Edition) | Upcoming Release

Upcoming: Various – Showcase 45 (Expanded Edition) | Upcoming Release

UPCOMING RELEASE Originally issued as a long-out-of-print limited-edition 7″ box set for Record Store Day 2019, this release is now available for the first time in double-vinyl LP and CD formats, including 8 additional tracks. The album features newly created sleeve art and track notes by Noel Hawks. It showcases tracks from notable Jamaican artists including Horace Andy, Cornell Campbell,…

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Cover Culture : Jennifer Lara / Kyu Sakamoto – Sukiyaki | New Releases

Cover Culture : Jennifer Lara / Kyu Sakamoto – Sukiyaki | New Releases

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.…

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Claire Angel – I’m Hurting Inside | New Release

Claire Angel – I’m Hurting Inside | New Release

NEW RELEASE Claire Angel, an artist from Birmingham UK, unveils her latest single, I’m Hurting Inside, released through King Jammy’s Hits 38 Records. Claire Angel’s take on I’m Hurting Inside, which was originally composed and performed by Bob Marley and subsequently made famous by Marcia Griffiths, serves as a tribute to Griffiths. As a longtime admirer of Griffiths since her…

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