It was a bright, breezy afternoon in Toronto when Mr. Wayne Irie (Mr UK), dressed in his signature sharp style and warm smile, attended a vibrant international JerkFest Toronto – Toronto’s only Jerk Food and Music Festival’s in the city. The music, the food, and the atmosphere all spoke of unity and celebration. As he mingled with guests, a buzz…
Title: Black Panther Artiste: Gappy Ranks Genre: Dancehall Riddim: Retta Riddim Label: Black Satin… The post GAPPY RANKS – BLACK PANTHER (EXPLICIT & RADIO) – RETTA RIDDIM – BLACK SATIN MUSIC appeared first on Dancehallarena.com. Home Of Reggae & Dancehall. Source link
Small Axe Entertainment and Rebel Sound Records have just dropped the Time Bomb Riddim, a nine-track project with a heavy roots foundation and a lineup of conscious voices. One of the standout moments for us comes right at the start of Anthony B‘s ‘Light and My Salvation‘, a track that finds the fireman in top form. Over the riddim’s deep, steady pulse,…
Since the start of his career, Jamaican singer-songwriter Rik Jam has been honing a sound rooted in powerful messages and captivating riddims that command attention. His 14-track debut album, The Genesis, offers both his fans and newcomers a glimpse into the dedication behind the effort and energy he put in laying the foundation for a new chapter in his artistic…
Spanish-born and Jamaica-grown reggae artist Irie Souljah has released his latest project World Citizen, a ten-track collection that connects roots reggae spirit with an international vision. Out now via Ineffable Records, the album features collaborations with Kabaka Pyramid, Alborosie, MediSun, and Mystic Marley, bringing together voices from across the reggae spectrum. The title track with Kabaka Pyramid speaks directly to the…
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…
REISSUE Originally released in 1968, The Heptones’ second album for Studio One has been remastered from the original tapes, bringing new life to a timeless reggae classic. Now reissued on traditional black vinyl by the legendary Studio One label itself, this LP, produced by Coxsone Dodd, showcases the group’s soulful harmonies and the engineering finesse of Sylvan Morris. Featuring 12…
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…
Reggae legend Stranger Cole and Dutch singer Patsy—known offstage as Renske De Boer—teamed up under the guidance of producer Boss Capone, resulting in the critically acclaimed album Royal. (Be sure to check out our review of that album!) The single Dusty Brown served as a standout teaser for the record. Its upbeat ska rhythm is enriched by juicy brass interludes…
There’s another song on that label called ‘Out of Many, We Are One’. Yep. That was the “New York Reggae Festival Song” for 1975. Produced by one “F. Adams”?No, “Franno” – Francis. “Franno” we called him, and he had a studio. He had a studio at Millwood Lane, or Millwood Street, in Brooklyn. That was my stable. I never ran…