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…
This is a conscious four-track riddim EP release from the pairing of Ashanti Selah, the eldest son of the legendary soundman Aba-Shanti-I, with a very strong roots and culture approach, and riddim master Zac Harkavy. It is an excellent groove, with some haunting, atmospheric female backing vocals deep in the mix, with three lead vocals: Zed Regal’s Magical Connection is…
REISSUE Jamwax Records of France is set to re-release Justin Hinds’ 1987 7″ single on January 9th this year. Given that copies of this rare single have been commanding exorbitant prices on Discogs, we wholeheartedly welcome this initiative. The immensely talented Justin Hinds was a pivotal figure in the development of Jamaican music, enjoying success from the ska era through…
NEW RELEASE Veteran UK singer, songwriter, and musician Richie Davis has unveiled a fresh EP entitled @ Stingray Studio. Each track was, of course, recorded at the renowned Stingray Studio in London, featuring riddims from Mafia & Fluxy. The seven tracks that highlight Richie Davis’s vocal talent, versatility, and smooth tone, includes a rendition of Your Love Got A Hold…
A The Paragons- Wear You To The BallB Earl Lindo – The Ball Keith Anderson, better known as Bob Andy, and his childhood friend Garth “Tyrone” Evans kicked off their music career with the group The Blinders in the early 1960s. Following several lineup adjustments, including the addition of John Holt in 1964, The Blinders rebranded as The Paragons, with…
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The Hookim brothers made an incredible impact in 1975 with their Channel One studio and labels. As their house band, they had the excellent Revolutionaries with their brilliant young drummer Sly Dunbar. And the studio had a fresh and exciting sound that became the sound of the moment. May of their recordings were reworkings of older riddims and they effectively…
A The Jamaicans – Ba Ba BoomB Errol Brown – Twilight Zone Many of the prominent Jamaican vocal groups recorded at Treasure Isle during the rocksteady era, including The Jamaicans. Formed in 1967 as the Cool Shakes, they transitioned from a trio to a quartet and adopted the name The Jamaicans to enhance their international appeal. Their collaboration with producer…
Israel Vibration’s upcoming album, Reggae Music Never Dies, is set to drop on February 28th, 2025. Produced by Aston Barrett Jr. of The Wailers alongside Israel Vibration, Rafael Costa, and Henrique Pesqueira, the 10-track release brings fresh tunes, including the final works of the late Cecil “Skelly” Spence. Lacelle “Wiss” Bulgin, the last surviving member of Israel Vibration, continues to…