Review | Various – Robbery Riddim (3×7″ Vinyl)

Review | Various – Robbery Riddim (3×7″ Vinyl)

O’Neil Dyer emerged in the early 1980s, a gifted artist whose contributions to reggae music remain underrecognized despite having hits such as Ah Dat She Want and Apartment under his belt. His emotive, soul-stirring voice truly shines one one of his first singles, Robbery, produced by Franklyn Irving. The single, issued in small quantities on Hitbound, features a relicked version…

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Black Music Magazine Charts | August

Black Music Magazine Charts | August

Black Music Magazine Back in the early 1970s, Black Music Magazine held the unique position of being the sole publication dedicated to covering the Jamaican music scene. Each month, they released the “Black Music Reggae Top Ten” charts for both singles and albums. We will be regularly sharing these vintage charts on our website, courtesy of Eric Denham, to whom…

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Review | VA – Pon Di Island Riddim

Review | VA – Pon Di Island Riddim

In 2023 a bit of common sense made it into play as The Kalling would take Reggae Grammy honours. It’s rare that a set lauded by so many fans of the genre actually does such a thing as the award is, typically, seen as a popularity contest/Marley Invitational. The moment would take the album’s BRILLIANT star, Kabaka Pyramid, to new…

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Owen Gray has passed away

Owen Gray has passed away

Sad News Owen Gray, a pioneering figure who helped introduce reggae music to the UK, has passed away. Born on July 5, 1939, he departed this world at the graceful age of 85, leaving behind a legacy cherished by family, friends, and fans across generations. Widely hailed as Jamaica’s first home-grown singing star, Owen Gray boasts a remarkable career that…

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