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Jimmy Cliff’s passing feels heavy. His songs like 'Many Rivers to Cross' and his role in 'The Harder They Come' shaped how the world discovered Jamaican music. Six decades of heart, grit, and uplift. We lost a true cultural ambassador, but the music he gave us will keep guiding us. RIEP Jimmy.
Jimmy Cliff - Reggae's global ambassador passed away | News | Reggae Vibes
Jimmy Cliff - Reggae's global ambassador passed away on November 24 at age 81, after a seizure and pneumonia.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Jimmy Cliff’s passing feels heavy. His songs like 'Many Rivers to Cross' and his role in 'The Harder They Come' shaped how the world discovered Jamaican music. Six decades of heart, grit, and uplift. We lost a true cultural ambassador, but the music he gave us will keep guiding us. RIEP Jimmy.
#Review | Dillinger’s voice echoes in and out on this dub set, riding classic Niney cuts with the Soul Syndicate pushing tight, rootsy riddims. Scientist and Errol Thompson shape the sound with authority. You hear echoes of Undying Love, Stars, and Ten To One, all pulled together with real spirit.
Review | Dillinger - Dub To One | Reggae Vibes
Dillinger - Dub To One | This release works as the dub companion to Dillinger’s deejay album Ten To One, produced by Niney the Observer.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:43 AM
#Review | Dillinger’s voice echoes in and out on this dub set, riding classic Niney cuts with the Soul Syndicate pushing tight, rootsy riddims. Scientist and Errol Thompson shape the sound with authority. You hear echoes of Undying Love, Stars, and Ten To One, all pulled together with real spirit.
We went back to the December ’75 charts and compared them with September. You can hear the scene shifting, from The Mighty Diamonds and Bob Marley running the singles to heavy LPs like 'Step Forward Youth', 'Pick A Dub' and 'Thriller'. Both playlists are up so you can dive straight into the vibe.
Black Music Magazine Charts | December | 1975
Black Music Magazine Charts December 1975 | Revive December 1975's reggae scene with Black Music Magazine's Top Ten singles & LPs. Enjoy!
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November 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
We went back to the December ’75 charts and compared them with September. You can hear the scene shifting, from The Mighty Diamonds and Bob Marley running the singles to heavy LPs like 'Step Forward Youth', 'Pick A Dub' and 'Thriller'. Both playlists are up so you can dive straight into the vibe.
#Review | 'Word Sound Power' shows Nyle Banks in full control. He brings together Sizzla, Capleton, Lutan Fyah, Sanchez, Pressure, Kmetik Nyne and Perfect Giddimani, and the mix feels tight. 'Concrete Jungle' hits deep, 'Something For You' lifts the tone, and 'I'm Bless' closes with heart.
Review | Nyle Banks - Word Sound Power | Reggae Vibes
Nyle Banks - Word Sound Power | Read Norman Darwen's review of Nyle's latest set, featuring Sizzla, Capleton, Sanchez and others.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
#Review | 'Word Sound Power' shows Nyle Banks in full control. He brings together Sizzla, Capleton, Lutan Fyah, Sanchez, Pressure, Kmetik Nyne and Perfect Giddimani, and the mix feels tight. 'Concrete Jungle' hits deep, 'Something For You' lifts the tone, and 'I'm Bless' closes with heart.
'Forever Grateful' rises to #1 as 'Feel It' shifts to position 2. 'Special Lady' moves into 3, followed by 'Out There' at 4 and 'Call Me' at 5. One dropout this week: Yaksta’s 'Pon Di Island'. New entry: 'Holy Father' debuts at 23 and adds a fresh spark to the chart.
Jamaica's Reggae Chart - Top 25 Singles | November 21-27 | 2025 - Reggae Vibes
Jamaica's Reggae Chart Top 25 is compiled by Richard “Richie B” Burgess, Jamaica based veteran Broadcaster and Entertainment Personality.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
'Forever Grateful' rises to #1 as 'Feel It' shifts to position 2. 'Special Lady' moves into 3, followed by 'Out There' at 4 and 'Call Me' at 5. One dropout this week: Yaksta’s 'Pon Di Island'. New entry: 'Holy Father' debuts at 23 and adds a fresh spark to the chart.
'Autocrat' steps up to #1 as 'I Know' shifts to position 2. 'You Remind Me' holds 3, with 'All Ova' and 'Paradox Pt 2' rounding out the Top 5. One dropout this week: Kranium’s 'Still Alive'. New entries: 'New Gears (Remix)' at 24 and 'Currency' at 25.
Jamaica's Dancehall Chart - Top 25 Singles | November 21-27 | 2025 - Reggae Vibes
Jamaica's Dancehall Chart Top 25 is compiled by Richard “Richie B” Burgess, Jamaica based veteran Broadcaster and Entertainment Personality.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
'Autocrat' steps up to #1 as 'I Know' shifts to position 2. 'You Remind Me' holds 3, with 'All Ova' and 'Paradox Pt 2' rounding out the Top 5. One dropout this week: Kranium’s 'Still Alive'. New entries: 'New Gears (Remix)' at 24 and 'Currency' at 25.
#Review This set takes you back to Lee Perry’s bold 1972 run, where early Dub ideas started to show and the mix of legends and lesser-known voices kept things fresh. The Upsetters, Max Romeo, Augustus Pablo, Junior Byles and more turn the collection into a lively snapshot of Perry’s evolving sound.
Review | Various - Lee 'Scratch' Perry Presents Black Man's Time: The Jamaican Upsetters Singles 1972 Chapter 1 | Reggae Vibes
Various - Lee 'Scratch' Perry Presents Black Man's Time: The Jamaican Upsetters Singles 1972 Chapter 1. Collection of pre-Black Ark material.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:10 AM
#Review This set takes you back to Lee Perry’s bold 1972 run, where early Dub ideas started to show and the mix of legends and lesser-known voices kept things fresh. The Upsetters, Max Romeo, Augustus Pablo, Junior Byles and more turn the collection into a lively snapshot of Perry’s evolving sound.
Omar Perry links with Conquering Sound for 'Ganja Anthem', a tune that keeps things honest and calls out the double standards still thrown at the herb. It’s simple, grounded, and rooted in the same spirit that shaped so much reggae before it. A clear voice, standing firm.
New release: Omar Perry & Conquering Sound - Ganja Anthem | Release | Reggae Vibes
New release: Omar Perry & Conquering Sound - Ganja Anthem | This is the first studio link-up between the Jamaican singer and the French crew.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Omar Perry links with Conquering Sound for 'Ganja Anthem', a tune that keeps things honest and calls out the double standards still thrown at the herb. It’s simple, grounded, and rooted in the same spirit that shaped so much reggae before it. A clear voice, standing firm.
Stingray Records pulled up six Alton Ellis recordings from their archive, including ‘Don’t Say Goodbye’ on a fresh cut of the ‘Danger In Your Eyes’ riddim. You also get ‘Jah Make Me Stronger’, ‘Look In Your Eyes’, ‘Don’t Go’, plus updated versions of ‘I Dig You Baby’ and ‘Baby Now That I Found You’.
New release: Alton Ellis OD @ Stingray Studio | Release | Reggae Vibes
New release: Alton Ellis OD @ Stingray Studio | A warm reminder of why Alton’s voice still hits straight to the heart.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Stingray Records pulled up six Alton Ellis recordings from their archive, including ‘Don’t Say Goodbye’ on a fresh cut of the ‘Danger In Your Eyes’ riddim. You also get ‘Jah Make Me Stronger’, ‘Look In Your Eyes’, ‘Don’t Go’, plus updated versions of ‘I Dig You Baby’ and ‘Baby Now That I Found You’.
#Review Elijah Salomon’s ‘Essenz’ shows him opening up his sound without losing his grounding. He moves between Swiss-German and English, adds two African-language tracks, and blends roots with afrobeat, soul, hip hop, and electronic touches.
Review | Elijah Salomon - Essenz | Reggae Vibes
Elijah Salomon - Essenz | The Swiss artist's sixth studio album marks a turning point in his artistic career.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
#Review Elijah Salomon’s ‘Essenz’ shows him opening up his sound without losing his grounding. He moves between Swiss-German and English, adds two African-language tracks, and blends roots with afrobeat, soul, hip hop, and electronic touches.
#CoverCulture | Little Milton’s ‘We’re Gonna Make It’ carried real power in 1965, and Max Romeo picked up that same feeling a decade later with Bunny Lee and The Aggrovators. His version kept the tune’s hope intact while rooting it in Jamaica’s everyday struggles. 2 cuts, 1 message: keep pushing.
Cover Culture: Max Romeo / Little Milton - We're Gonna Make It | Cover Culture | Reggae Vibes
Cover Culture: Max Romeo / Little Milton - We're Gonna Make It | Which one resonates with you the most? The original or the cover?
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November 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
#CoverCulture | Little Milton’s ‘We’re Gonna Make It’ carried real power in 1965, and Max Romeo picked up that same feeling a decade later with Bunny Lee and The Aggrovators. His version kept the tune’s hope intact while rooting it in Jamaica’s everyday struggles. 2 cuts, 1 message: keep pushing.
#Review | 'Dub Avalanche Vol. 1’ is the first entry in a new dub series built from The 18th Parallel’s recordings. Roberto Sánchez reshapes 10 tracks with a steady, roots-focused touch. Half are instrumental journeys, while the others carry voices like The Viceroys and Cornell Campbell in the mix.
Review | The 18th Parallel Meets Roberto Sánchez - Dub Avalanche Vol. 1 | Reggae Vibes
The 18th Parallel Meets Roberto Sánchez - Dub Avalanche Vol. 1 | This LP marks the start of a new series coming from Fruits Records.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:26 PM
#Review | 'Dub Avalanche Vol. 1’ is the first entry in a new dub series built from The 18th Parallel’s recordings. Roberto Sánchez reshapes 10 tracks with a steady, roots-focused touch. Half are instrumental journeys, while the others carry voices like The Viceroys and Cornell Campbell in the mix.
#Review | This set brings together Delroy’s early-80s cuts with Sly & Robbie, recorded between 1981/1985. You get the title tune with its crisp electronic-drum feel, the horn-driven ‘Please Don’t Leave Me’ plus its unreleased dub, a smooth ‘Picture On The Wall’, and a solid update of ‘Troubled Man’.
Review | Delroy Wilson with Sly & Robbie - Changing For You | Reggae Vibes
Norman Darwen is very happy about Patate Records' new release by Delroy Wilson with Sly and Robbie called 'Changing For You'.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
#Review | This set brings together Delroy’s early-80s cuts with Sly & Robbie, recorded between 1981/1985. You get the title tune with its crisp electronic-drum feel, the horn-driven ‘Please Don’t Leave Me’ plus its unreleased dub, a smooth ‘Picture On The Wall’, and a solid update of ‘Troubled Man’.
#Review | This review looks at Liberated Dub, a late-’70s gem built from the Royals’ Israel Be Wise sessions. You hear Channel One, Randy’s, and Aquarius in every groove. The restored sequence finally corrects the old CD mistake, and the bonus cuts add real value. A calm, deep slice of vintage dub.
Review | The Force Of Music - Liberated Dub | Reggae Vibes
The Force Of Music - Liberated Dub | This new digipak finally restores the original LP and adds six bonus cuts.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:29 AM
#Review | This review looks at Liberated Dub, a late-’70s gem built from the Royals’ Israel Be Wise sessions. You hear Channel One, Randy’s, and Aquarius in every groove. The restored sequence finally corrects the old CD mistake, and the bonus cuts add real value. A calm, deep slice of vintage dub.
Reggae Vibes Spotify Playlist #144 | Check out this brand-new playlist! It's a mix of fresh, brand-new tunes, all your favorite reggae classics, deep dub sounds, and a stack of other musical treasures. Crank it up and catch a vibe! #Spotify #Reggae #dancehall #Dub #ReggaeClassics
Reggae Vibes Spotify Playlist #144 | New Playlist | Reggae Vibes
Reggae Vibes Spotify Playlist #144 - Picks Of The Week. A playlist of tunes released in the previous week and several other goodies.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Reggae Vibes Spotify Playlist #144 | Check out this brand-new playlist! It's a mix of fresh, brand-new tunes, all your favorite reggae classics, deep dub sounds, and a stack of other musical treasures. Crank it up and catch a vibe! #Spotify #Reggae #dancehall #Dub #ReggaeClassics
Jesse Royal climbs to number 1 with 'No Place Like Home', with Mr Vegas at number 2 and Lila Iké at position 3. Chronixx surges to position 4 and Johnny Osbourne holds number 5. New: Perfect Giddimani, Roots Radics Meet Mighty Revolutionaries, T.O.K., and Dubsetters keep the chart feeling fresh.
Reggae Vibes Album Top 20 | November 16 | 2025
Reggae Vibes Top 20 / November 16, 2025 | Jesse Royal's 'No Place Like Home' lands the top spot, followed by Mr Vegas in second place.
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November 16, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Jesse Royal climbs to number 1 with 'No Place Like Home', with Mr Vegas at number 2 and Lila Iké at position 3. Chronixx surges to position 4 and Johnny Osbourne holds number 5. New: Perfect Giddimani, Roots Radics Meet Mighty Revolutionaries, T.O.K., and Dubsetters keep the chart feeling fresh.
#RIEP | Harold “Joe Lickshot” Jackson passed on November 11, 2025, and the news hit the reggae and dancehall community hard. His sharp gunshot vocal could flip any dance, and he built a style that became part of sound system history. Strength to his family, friends, and all who carried his sound.
Rest in Power, Joe Lickshot | New Release | Reggae Vibes
Rest in Power, Joe Lickshot. He wasn’t just the man behind the vocal gunshot. He helped shape the whole vibe of dancehall’s early fire.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
#RIEP | Harold “Joe Lickshot” Jackson passed on November 11, 2025, and the news hit the reggae and dancehall community hard. His sharp gunshot vocal could flip any dance, and he built a style that became part of sound system history. Strength to his family, friends, and all who carried his sound.
‘Feel It’ holds at 1, ‘Forever Grateful’ stays in position 2, and ‘Out There’ remains at 3. ‘Special Lady’ rises to position 4, while ‘Beloved and Blessed’ slips to 5. No new entries or dropouts this week, just steady movement across the rest of the chart.
Jamaica's Reggae Chart - Top 25 Singles | November 14-20 | 2025 - Reggae Vibes
Jamaica's Reggae Chart Top 25 is compiled by Richard “Richie B” Burgess, Jamaica based veteran Broadcaster and Entertainment Personality.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
‘Feel It’ holds at 1, ‘Forever Grateful’ stays in position 2, and ‘Out There’ remains at 3. ‘Special Lady’ rises to position 4, while ‘Beloved and Blessed’ slips to 5. No new entries or dropouts this week, just steady movement across the rest of the chart.
‘I Know’ stays at 1, Masicka rises to 2 with ‘Autocrat’, and ‘You Remind Me’ moves into 3. ‘Tip’ slips to 4, while Valiant enters the Top 5 with ‘All Ova’. Kranium drops out, and Skillibeng & Vybz Kartel arrive strong at 25 with the ‘New Gears (Remix)’.
Jamaica's Dancehall Chart - Top 25 Singles | November 14-20 | 2025 - Reggae Vibes
Jamaica's Dancehall Chart Top 25 is compiled by Richard “Richie B” Burgess, Jamaica based veteran Broadcaster and Entertainment Personality.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
‘I Know’ stays at 1, Masicka rises to 2 with ‘Autocrat’, and ‘You Remind Me’ moves into 3. ‘Tip’ slips to 4, while Valiant enters the Top 5 with ‘All Ova’. Kranium drops out, and Skillibeng & Vybz Kartel arrive strong at 25 with the ‘New Gears (Remix)’.
This Double 12" Spin jumps back to the early ’90s with Burro Banton’s ‘Boom Wha This’ and ‘The Veteran’ on Super Cat’s Wild Apache label, plus Screwdriver’s ‘Teach Dem’ on Gong Sounds. Two sides of dancehall history—raw, conscious, and full of the spirit that made the era unforgettable.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM
This Double 12" Spin jumps back to the early ’90s with Burro Banton’s ‘Boom Wha This’ and ‘The Veteran’ on Super Cat’s Wild Apache label, plus Screwdriver’s ‘Teach Dem’ on Gong Sounds. Two sides of dancehall history—raw, conscious, and full of the spirit that made the era unforgettable.
New Video | Daddy Cookiz, known from Atomic Spliff’s rub-a-dub sound, links with Slim Levy for ‘Wavy’—a laid-back yet lively tune that bridges Belgium, France, and Jamaica. The groove’s smooth and full of roots energy, proof that Cookiz never left the sound system school, just mastered it.
Daddy Cookiz & Slim Levy - Wavy | New Release | Reggae Vibes
Daddy Cookiz & Slim Levy - Wavy | Cookiz rides a cool groove that skaters will feel and reggae lovers will recognize right away.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
New Video | Daddy Cookiz, known from Atomic Spliff’s rub-a-dub sound, links with Slim Levy for ‘Wavy’—a laid-back yet lively tune that bridges Belgium, France, and Jamaica. The groove’s smooth and full of roots energy, proof that Cookiz never left the sound system school, just mastered it.
#Coverculture | Otis Redding’s ‘(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay’ became a soulful classic after his death in 1967. Two decades later, Ernest Wilson gave it new life at King Jammy’s studio in Kingston, voicing it over the Punaany riddim built by Steely & Clevie—a perfect blend of soul and dancehall.
Cover Culture: Ernest Wilson / Otis Redding - Sitting On Dock Of The Bay | Cover Culture | Reggae Vibes
Cover Culture: Ernest Wilson / Otis Redding - Sitting On Dock Of The Bay | Which one resonates with you the most? The original or the cover?
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November 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
#Coverculture | Otis Redding’s ‘(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay’ became a soulful classic after his death in 1967. Two decades later, Ernest Wilson gave it new life at King Jammy’s studio in Kingston, voicing it over the Punaany riddim built by Steely & Clevie—a perfect blend of soul and dancehall.
Terry Ganzie, the original Outlaw, is reigniting his mission of conscious reggae. With classics like ‘Welcome the Outlaw’ and new tracks like ‘We Rise’, he bridges eras while keeping truth and strength at the heart. His fire never dimmed — it’s blazing again for a new generation.
Terry Ganzie reawakens Flame of Conscious Music | New Release | Reggae Vibes
Terry Ganzie reawakens Flame of Conscious Music. The 'Reggae Outlaw' is writing the next chapter in his remarkable journey.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Terry Ganzie, the original Outlaw, is reigniting his mission of conscious reggae. With classics like ‘Welcome the Outlaw’ and new tracks like ‘We Rise’, he bridges eras while keeping truth and strength at the heart. His fire never dimmed — it’s blazing again for a new generation.
Perfect Giddimani stays unstoppable. After ‘Sibusiso (Blessings)’, he’s back with ‘Burnhard Spliffington (B.A.K.E)’, produced by Sinky Beatz. Six vocal cuts and their dub versions flow with deep roots and herb vibes. From ‘Send On The Herb’ to ‘Alexganja’, it’s crisp, soulful, and pure energy.
Review | Perfect Giddimani - Burnhard Spliffington (B.A.K E) | Reggae Vibes
Perfect Giddimani - Burnhard Spliffington (B.A.K E) | This 'Showcase' album is another strong release from Perfect Giddimani and Sinky Beatz.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Perfect Giddimani stays unstoppable. After ‘Sibusiso (Blessings)’, he’s back with ‘Burnhard Spliffington (B.A.K.E)’, produced by Sinky Beatz. Six vocal cuts and their dub versions flow with deep roots and herb vibes. From ‘Send On The Herb’ to ‘Alexganja’, it’s crisp, soulful, and pure energy.
#Interview | Bobby Kalphat helped shape reggae’s golden sound but stayed in the shadows. A master keyboardist behind countless classics, he’s finally telling his story. Our new interview dives into his journey through the roots of Jamaican music — one of reggae’s true unsung heroes.
Interview with Bobby Kalphat | Reggae Vibes
Interview with Bobby Kalphat | Read the in-depth interview Peter I had with the man who's among the best kept secrets in reggae music.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:27 PM
#Interview | Bobby Kalphat helped shape reggae’s golden sound but stayed in the shadows. A master keyboardist behind countless classics, he’s finally telling his story. Our new interview dives into his journey through the roots of Jamaican music — one of reggae’s true unsung heroes.