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#NewRelease | 'No Sell Your Soul', the new single from Capleton, produced by The Ligerians and released by Irie Ites Records and Evidence Music, is available on all major digital platforms. King Shango in top form! #Capleton #Reggae #Ligerians #EvidenceMusic
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September 3, 2025 at 9:21 PM
#NewRelease | 'No Sell Your Soul', the new single from Capleton, produced by The Ligerians and released by Irie Ites Records and Evidence Music, is available on all major digital platforms. King Shango in top form! #Capleton #Reggae #Ligerians #EvidenceMusic
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#Review | VP Records released Universal Love Showcase by Johnny Osbourne recently. Produced by Frenchie and mixed by Gregory Morris, it revives classics in showcase style with dub versions and features Tarrus Riley, Alborosie, Anthony B, Aza Lineage & Macka B.
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August 31, 2025 at 9:06 PM
#Review | VP Records released Universal Love Showcase by Johnny Osbourne recently. Produced by Frenchie and mixed by Gregory Morris, it revives classics in showcase style with dub versions and features Tarrus Riley, Alborosie, Anthony B, Aza Lineage & Macka B.
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#Review | The digital-only album "Ambassadors of Reggae" features 10 tracks on 2 riddims: the "Promised Land Riddim" and "Helicopter 2.0 Riddim". The release includes vocal contributions from artists such as Morgan Heritage, Buju Banton, and Christopher Martin.
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August 31, 2025 at 2:51 PM
#Review | The digital-only album "Ambassadors of Reggae" features 10 tracks on 2 riddims: the "Promised Land Riddim" and "Helicopter 2.0 Riddim". The release includes vocal contributions from artists such as Morgan Heritage, Buju Banton, and Christopher Martin.
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Earl Sixteen & Poorman Dub Sound - Listen To my Sound | Earl Sixteen drops a new cover of Yabby You's 1975 'Run Come Rally'. Titled 'Listen To My Sound' and produced by Finland's Poorman Dub Sound. A powerful nod to a timeless anthem. #Reggae #ReggaeSky
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August 30, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Earl Sixteen & Poorman Dub Sound - Listen To my Sound | Earl Sixteen drops a new cover of Yabby You's 1975 'Run Come Rally'. Titled 'Listen To My Sound' and produced by Finland's Poorman Dub Sound. A powerful nod to a timeless anthem. #Reggae #ReggaeSky
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#Review | Dub Kingston by Young Veterans is a deep dub voyage. From “Calling Jah In Dub” (Warrior King) to “Street Cry In Dub” (Sizzla, Luciano, Turbulence), the album blends heavy grooves with roots power — a must for reggae & dub lovers. #Dub #DubKingston
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August 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM
#Review | Dub Kingston by Young Veterans is a deep dub voyage. From “Calling Jah In Dub” (Warrior King) to “Street Cry In Dub” (Sizzla, Luciano, Turbulence), the album blends heavy grooves with roots power — a must for reggae & dub lovers. #Dub #DubKingston
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#Review | A classic returns! Half Pint's iconic 1983 soundsystem cut, 'Posse Are You Ready', has been officially reissued for the first time. The track rides the legendary Real Rock riddim, a true piece of reggae history thanks to Berlin's Buyreggae label.
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August 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
#Review | A classic returns! Half Pint's iconic 1983 soundsystem cut, 'Posse Are You Ready', has been officially reissued for the first time. The track rides the legendary Real Rock riddim, a true piece of reggae history thanks to Berlin's Buyreggae label.
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Beres Hammond & Tanya Stephens team up for the first time on “Love Story,” out Aug 29 on Free Willy Records / VPAL Music. Produced by Arthur Wale, the duet unites Hammond’s soulful legacy with Stephens’ sharp lyrical style. Hammond recently received Jamaica’s Reggae Icon Award.
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August 26, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Beres Hammond & Tanya Stephens team up for the first time on “Love Story,” out Aug 29 on Free Willy Records / VPAL Music. Produced by Arthur Wale, the duet unites Hammond’s soulful legacy with Stephens’ sharp lyrical style. Hammond recently received Jamaica’s Reggae Icon Award.
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From Milan comes Timeless Bond, the second album by De Strangers. Roots reggae with Galas Mbengue’s vocals and Buriman’s deep dub mixes. Strong horns, heavy bass & conscious vibes. Deep roots out of Milan!
#RootsReggae #Dubwise #DeStrangers
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#RootsReggae #Dubwise #DeStrangers
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August 26, 2025 at 11:12 AM
From Milan comes Timeless Bond, the second album by De Strangers. Roots reggae with Galas Mbengue’s vocals and Buriman’s deep dub mixes. Strong horns, heavy bass & conscious vibes. Deep roots out of Milan!
#RootsReggae #Dubwise #DeStrangers
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#RootsReggae #Dubwise #DeStrangers
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#Review | Blessed Love Records debuts with a 12" of two late ’70s treasures from The Heptones, produced by Niney The Observer. Mount Zion & Through The Fire I Come deliver roots passion, uplifting vibes, and timeless sound—extended mixes for true reggae heads.
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August 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
#Review | Blessed Love Records debuts with a 12" of two late ’70s treasures from The Heptones, produced by Niney The Observer. Mount Zion & Through The Fire I Come deliver roots passion, uplifting vibes, and timeless sound—extended mixes for true reggae heads.
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The new album by legendary Sister Nancy, Armageddon, is scheduled for release on October 3, 2025. The project was produced by dub innovator Mad Professor (Neil Fraser) and will be released on his Ariwa label. A highly anticipated collaboration. DR + Vinyl.
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August 25, 2025 at 8:07 AM
The new album by legendary Sister Nancy, Armageddon, is scheduled for release on October 3, 2025. The project was produced by dub innovator Mad Professor (Neil Fraser) and will be released on his Ariwa label. A highly anticipated collaboration. DR + Vinyl.
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Shanachie drops a treat on Aug 29: The Mystic World of Augustus Pablo: Crucial Cuts. Twelve deep selections from the acclaimed Rockers Story set – classics, rarities and heavy dub vibes. Essential Pablo on vinyl ft. Earl 16, Hugh Mundell, Delroy Williams.
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August 24, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Shanachie drops a treat on Aug 29: The Mystic World of Augustus Pablo: Crucial Cuts. Twelve deep selections from the acclaimed Rockers Story set – classics, rarities and heavy dub vibes. Essential Pablo on vinyl ft. Earl 16, Hugh Mundell, Delroy Williams.
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#Review | Kingston Express drop Unfinished Business: reimagined classics & new gems with reggae legends Johnny Clarke, Horace Andy, Macka B & more. From deep roots to dancehall heat, every track hits the spot for true reggae fans.
#Reggae #ReggaeSky
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#Reggae #ReggaeSky
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August 23, 2025 at 7:37 PM
#Review | Kingston Express drop Unfinished Business: reimagined classics & new gems with reggae legends Johnny Clarke, Horace Andy, Macka B & more. From deep roots to dancehall heat, every track hits the spot for true reggae fans.
#Reggae #ReggaeSky
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#Reggae #ReggaeSky
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New vinyl release: Barrington Levy–Sweet Reggae Music 2.0, 1979–1984. Ten deep cuts from his golden era, including sound system staples like “Whom Shall I Be Afraid Of,” “Praise His Name,” & “Pon Your Toe”—on wax for the first time. Pure early dancehall vibes.
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August 23, 2025 at 7:09 AM
New vinyl release: Barrington Levy–Sweet Reggae Music 2.0, 1979–1984. Ten deep cuts from his golden era, including sound system staples like “Whom Shall I Be Afraid Of,” “Praise His Name,” & “Pon Your Toe”—on wax for the first time. Pure early dancehall vibes.
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Kingston Sound System presents Classic Hits In A Reggae Groove, a bold project reimagining iconic international hits in authentic reggae style. Fully blessed by the original artists, the album brings fresh Caribbean energy to classics like Blondie’s Heart of Glass.
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August 22, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Kingston Sound System presents Classic Hits In A Reggae Groove, a bold project reimagining iconic international hits in authentic reggae style. Fully blessed by the original artists, the album brings fresh Caribbean energy to classics like Blondie’s Heart of Glass.
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#Review | Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry Presents Better Times: The Jamaican Upsetter Singles 1971 Chapter II. A massive double CD on Cherry Red Records, packed with 42 tracks. Featuring gems from Max Romeo, Junior Byles, Dennis Alcapone, The Viceroys and more—pure Upsetter magic! #ReggaeSky
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August 22, 2025 at 7:04 AM
#Review | Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry Presents Better Times: The Jamaican Upsetter Singles 1971 Chapter II. A massive double CD on Cherry Red Records, packed with 42 tracks. Featuring gems from Max Romeo, Junior Byles, Dennis Alcapone, The Viceroys and more—pure Upsetter magic! #ReggaeSky
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Cover Culture | Memphis Soul Stew: King Curtis vs Lynn Taitt & the Jets | In 1967, sax master King Curtis cooked up Memphis Soul Stew stirring his way into the Top 50. Just a year later, the recipe crossed the waters—seasoned Jamaican-style by Lynn Taitt & the Jets. #CoverCulture
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August 21, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Cover Culture | Memphis Soul Stew: King Curtis vs Lynn Taitt & the Jets | In 1967, sax master King Curtis cooked up Memphis Soul Stew stirring his way into the Top 50. Just a year later, the recipe crossed the waters—seasoned Jamaican-style by Lynn Taitt & the Jets. #CoverCulture
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Riddim Dee-Lite: Ba Ba Boom | Reggae Library takes it back to the 2000s. Their new release drops 3 blazing tracks + a seamless 3-in-1 mix on the reimagined Ba Ba Boom riddim—vintage vibes with a fresh twist! #bababboom #reggaelibrary #Dancehall2000 #RiddimWise
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August 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Riddim Dee-Lite: Ba Ba Boom | Reggae Library takes it back to the 2000s. Their new release drops 3 blazing tracks + a seamless 3-in-1 mix on the reimagined Ba Ba Boom riddim—vintage vibes with a fresh twist! #bababboom #reggaelibrary #Dancehall2000 #RiddimWise
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#Interview with Sister Nancy: Stephen Cooper attended Reggae on the Mountain (ROTM), where he had the chance to briefly interview the legendary Sister Nancy on a range of topics sure to captivate reggae fans. #SisterNancy #Reggae #ReggaeInterview @stephenacooper.bsky.social
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August 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
#Interview with Sister Nancy: Stephen Cooper attended Reggae on the Mountain (ROTM), where he had the chance to briefly interview the legendary Sister Nancy on a range of topics sure to captivate reggae fans. #SisterNancy #Reggae #ReggaeInterview @stephenacooper.bsky.social
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R.I.E.P - Stanley "Barnabas" Bryan died on August 18, 2025. As the sound engineer at Channel One, he shaped the sound of reggae’s golden age. Collaborating with co-owner and chief engineer Ernest Hookim, his work on countless classics left an indelible mark on music history.
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August 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
R.I.E.P - Stanley "Barnabas" Bryan died on August 18, 2025. As the sound engineer at Channel One, he shaped the sound of reggae’s golden age. Collaborating with co-owner and chief engineer Ernest Hookim, his work on countless classics left an indelible mark on music history.
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Saxon Sound has become the exclusive distributor for producer Harry Mudie’s Moodisc Records catalogue. First reissues on 7" vinyl: Dennis Walks’ She Pon Top b/w Gladstone Anderson’s instrumental Black Beat (Re-Mix) and G.G. Grossett’s Run Girl b/w Carl Bryan’s Run For Your Life.
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August 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Saxon Sound has become the exclusive distributor for producer Harry Mudie’s Moodisc Records catalogue. First reissues on 7" vinyl: Dennis Walks’ She Pon Top b/w Gladstone Anderson’s instrumental Black Beat (Re-Mix) and G.G. Grossett’s Run Girl b/w Carl Bryan’s Run For Your Life.
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Reggae without Roots: The illusion of Let Babylon Burn | Answering the question: Who and what is Let Babylon Burn? Thoughts about AI and reggae music. #LetBabylonBurn #ReggaeWithoutRoots #AI
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August 16, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Reggae without Roots: The illusion of Let Babylon Burn | Answering the question: Who and what is Let Babylon Burn? Thoughts about AI and reggae music. #LetBabylonBurn #ReggaeWithoutRoots #AI
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#Review | Joe Gibbs & The Professionals-Jam Down Rock: Joe Gibbs Dancehall Dub | Dive into Eric Denham’s review of this essential collection for dub enthusiasts, featuring dark, deep, and heavy tracks from 1980–82. #JoeGibbs #ErrolThompson #Dub
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August 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
#Review | Joe Gibbs & The Professionals-Jam Down Rock: Joe Gibbs Dancehall Dub | Dive into Eric Denham’s review of this essential collection for dub enthusiasts, featuring dark, deep, and heavy tracks from 1980–82. #JoeGibbs #ErrolThompson #Dub
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Riddim Dee-Lite: Hurricane | Built by Rickie "Mad Man" Myrie at Anchor Studios in 2000, this uncompromising dancehall riddim returns.#RiddimDeeLite #Hurricane #RickieMyrie #Dancehall2000 #RiddimWise
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August 14, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Riddim Dee-Lite: Hurricane | Built by Rickie "Mad Man" Myrie at Anchor Studios in 2000, this uncompromising dancehall riddim returns.#RiddimDeeLite #Hurricane #RickieMyrie #Dancehall2000 #RiddimWise
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Cover Culture | Barbra Streisand's "Woman In Love," a major international hit in the early 1980s, was written by The Bee Gees. In 1982, a young Wayne Smith and Prince Jammy released a wicked reggae version of the song, titled "Life Is A Moment In Space."
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August 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Cover Culture | Barbra Streisand's "Woman In Love," a major international hit in the early 1980s, was written by The Bee Gees. In 1982, a young Wayne Smith and Prince Jammy released a wicked reggae version of the song, titled "Life Is A Moment In Space."
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#Review | Skinhead Moonstomp by Symarip (1970) remains boss reggae gold—now revived with raw groove and faithful re-recording magic by Roy Ellis and members of The Aces. LP & CD available. #SkinheadMoonstomp #Symarip #RoyEllis #burningsoundsrecords
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August 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
#Review | Skinhead Moonstomp by Symarip (1970) remains boss reggae gold—now revived with raw groove and faithful re-recording magic by Roy Ellis and members of The Aces. LP & CD available. #SkinheadMoonstomp #Symarip #RoyEllis #burningsoundsrecords
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