With 24 tracks new to CD it is a collection of Dandy’s early recordings. Before joining the Trojan Records stable, Robert Thompson aka Dandy was a new singer-songwriter who was recording for Carnival Records, a subsidiary of Crossbow Records, based in London. It was decided that Dandy would be paired-up with another vocalist and Keith Foster (Tito Simon) took the…
Come April, it will be 45 years since Bob Marley’s historic performance in Zimbabwe. The reggae superstar thrilled a full house at Rufaro Stadium in Harare to celebrate the country’s transition from racist Rhodesia. Although he was not born then, VaChikepe has heard about that riveting set by Marley and his Wailers countless times. It was one of the things…
REISSUE Culture’s track Why Am I A Rastaman from the 2000 album Humble African, produced by Lynford “Fatta” Marshall and Colin “Bulby” York, is being reissued by VP Records in an extended digital-only single format. This release features the original vocal mix along with a previously unreleased extended discomix and a dub version. Source link
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.…
That Winston Rodney is one of the giants of reggae music is indisputable. Since he started his professional career in 1969, he has recorded scores of classic performances and only a handful of disappointing ones. “Creation Rebel” is just one of his many classic songs, and is a remarkable performance that features the arrangement and bass playing of Leroy Sibbles.…
The Sensations – Everyday Is Just A HolidayB Tommy Mccook & The Supersonics – Rock Away The sweltering rocksteady classic Every Day Is A Holiday, with the soulful Bobby Davis as lead vocalist, stands out as one of The Sensations’ top hits for the Treasure Isle label. Initially released in 1969 in Jamaica and the UK by Treasure Isle and…
REISSUE Jamwax’s next reissue, due for release on January 9, 2025, is another blast from the past. This release features a single from 1966 by Laurel Aitken & The Soulmen. Originally issued in 1966 on the UK’s Rainbow label, the 7″ vinyl includes two tracks. Last Night is inspired by the ’60s sounds of The Mar-Keys and Georgie Fame, while…
A. Johnny Clarke & Lord Sassafrost – Take Heed B. Johnny Clarke & Lord Sassafrost – Get In The Groove Label: Black Joy – DH 819 More info @ Discogs This edition features two legendary reggae artists who have enjoyed sustained success since the 1970s: Johnny Clarke and Leroy Smart. We’ll kick things off with a 12” single from 1982…
U Roy – I Can’t LoseB Errol Brown – Rema Skank This rocksteady double-sided gem showcases the talents of deejay Daddy U Roy, The Jamaicans, the exceptional sound of Tommy McCook & The Supersonics, and the expert mixing of sound engineer Errol Brown. The legendary U Roy made his mark at Duke Reid’s Treasure Isle studio in 1970 with three…
NEW RELEASE Fluoman was a French painter who used fluorescent paint and put his brushes at the service of reggae music. His first fluorescent paintings depicted Bob Marley, Family Man, Culture… His encounter with Cédric Myton and the Congos through the Jah Live label, with whom Fluoman worked, was decisive. During The Congos concert at La Mutualité, he exhibited his…