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.…
As he chats up his latest song, ‘Reggae A di Remedy’, Skatta Lopa recalls a colourful career that involves working on sound systems and with top producers like Steely and Clevie and Bobby Digital. The veteran singer, who has been Inner Circle’s front man for over 20 years, goes solo on ‘Reggae A Di Remedy’ which is co-produced by Shandari…
Book Info Writers: Bruno Blum, Roger Steffens, Leroy Jodie PiersonPublisher: Frémeaux et Associés, FrancePublished: November 2024Book: Paperback, 279 pages / E-BookISBN: 978-2-38283-215-8Website: https://www.fremeaux.com Review First off, this book is in French but if that is no problem, read on…The book’s subtitle (La biographie discographique par les historiens du reggae) indicates that this is both a biography and discography of the…
NEW RELEASE Home & Abroad, Mellow Mood’s second single from their forthcoming seventh studio album, includes vocal contributions from Anthony B and Hakim Meridja, the vocalist of French band Dub Inc, who sings his parts in French. The track is mixed by Paolo Baldini and mastered by Nick Manasseh. Source link
NEW RELEASE Tony Chin, vocalist and guitarist of the Soul Syndicate band, returns with a fresh solo single, Stop De Lies. This self-produced track delivers a powerful message, shining a light on the backstabbers and liars who spread untruths to undermine others. Source link
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…
From Down Under to Jamdown… After nearly six years in the making, the compilation album Jahwise Inna Jamrock featuring 9 artists, 9 songs, and 9 fresh original riddims has finally arrived. Australian producer and musician Jahwise on bass, alongside Wayne “C-Sharp” Clarke from Steel Pulse on drums, Franklin “Bubbler” Waul from the Taxi Gang on keyboards, and Armond Wayne of…
In 2015, Chronixx surprised listeners with the single News Carrying Dread, a collaboration with reggae band Inner Circle. This marked another milestone for Chronixx, the son of reggae artist Chronicle, whose musical journey began early. At fourteen, he recorded his first, unreleased track with Danny Browne in 2003. Undeterred, he spent the following years building his career, writing for other…
NEW RELEASE After hits like Rule The Sound and Don’t Say You Love Me, Aza Lineage expands her discography with a fresh single and music video. Her newest release, the romantic tune Chikiwawawoi, provides another sneak peek into her forthcoming debut album produced by King Jammy. This new release combines em>Chikiwawawoi with Rule The Sound. Source link
Are you talking about Shabba—about Shabba’s house? No, I’m talking about Bobby Digital. [And] how I got involved with the Shabba Ranks stuff. So the first set of work we did was for two friends, Mikey Bennett from “Home T-4.” And the studio wasn’t even done yet—I don’t think it was even carpeted out yet. And we mixed up some…