Although we wouldn’t brand it as reggae, we have to give this some love. Tarrus Riley returns with a brand-new single, “You + Me = Good Life”, produced by Remus Burrell for XTM.Nation. Lighthearted and soulful, the track is a modern soulful anthem layered with legacy and meaning. The tune samples Cocoa Tea’s 1994 classic “Good Life,” originally produced by Remus’s father, the late Philip…
REISSUE Originally released in 1977, Trinity’s Shanty Town Determination is back in circulation, this time as a special limited edition pressed on three different vinyl colors. The 9-track LP, released on the Prophets label and distributed by Natty Frontline, captures the 23-year-old deejay in mature cultural mode, gliding effortlessly over some of Yabby You’s most profound roots riddims. Includes further…
A visual impression of one of the best spots to be, the ‘Reggaeweide’ at this year’s Zwarte Cross Festival 2025. Held July 17-18-19–20, this cozy stage, as part of the 227,000-visitor-counting festival, hosted a strong and diverse reggae lineup including Dei3avu, Roots Creation, Jr. Kenna, U Brown with Asham Band, Linval Thompson and Paul Elliot, Etana, Benjahmin from Gambia, and…
Dub-soaked Reinterpretations Revered producer and musical maverick Dennis Bovell, also known as Blackbeard, has dropped a fresh double LP titled Wise Music In Dub with a gatefold sleeve. For this sonic expedition, Bovell brought together a top-tier ensemble of musicians and vocalists. Among the players of instruments are drummer Perry Melius (Aswad, African Headcharge), Soothsayer saxophonist Idris Rahman and trumpeter…
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 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…
Grammy-nominated Jamaican dancehall artist Baby Cham, also known as Cham, has released his long-awaited fourth studio album, Sherlock, under his independent label, Lawless Army Music. The eight-track album includes the raw and resilient released single Hustling In My Blood, a gritty collaboration with Grammy-winning reggae heavyweights Stephen Marley and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley. The album is co-produced by Cham, alongside…
RIDDIM RELEASE Nearly four decades after King Jammy dropped the one-riddim LP Duck Dance Competition, a ten-track showcase of the Duck Dance Riddim, built by Steely & Clevie, the popular digi dancehall riddim is back. Originally propelled by Red Dragon’s hit Duck, a tribute to the popular dance craze of the time, the riddim also launched hits like Ninja Man’s…
Title: One Favor Artiste: Dexta Daps Genre: Dancehall Riddim: Story Book Riddim Label: Rvssian… The post DEXTA DAPS – ONE FAVOR – STORY BOOK RIDDIM – RVSSIAN & HEAD CONCUSSION RECORDS appeared first on Dancehallarena.com. Home Of Reggae & Dancehall. Source link
Rastafari is the latest release from Aston Barrett Jr., featuring the unmistakable voice of Bushman. The track was co-written by Barrett Jr., Khayaman Neil Nanton, and Bushman, and released in honor of Emperor Haile Selassie I’s Earthstrong. With Bushman’s powerful delivery and Barrett Jr.’s signature roots production, Rastafari stands as a tribute to cultural heritage and spiritual strength. The single is out now on all…
