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Album reviews
Aug 23rd, 12:32 PM | Angus Taylor

A cross-generational fusion everyone can enjoy.

Aug 14th, 02:22 AM | Ras Achis

The very fascinating debut from Toussaint with I Grade Records

Aug 11th, 03:51 AM | Karl Pearson

Soul-induced ska, rocksteady and reggae from one of the UK’s Premier Outfits.

Aug 1st, 12:53 PM | Angus Taylor

Almost every piece here stands up well in its own right.

Jul 19th, 01:21 AM | John Fenwick

These releases contain essential 12” versions from the time when the Mighty Two were in their ascendancy.

Jul 15th, 10:35 AM | Angus Taylor

With more grit in the lyrics and the vast majority of the tracks hitting Luciano's recent best standards, it's well worth your time.

Jul 9th, 08:01 AM | Karl Pearson

The first truly 21st century reggae and forward thinking album I have heard.

Jun 30th, 05:50 PM | Angus Taylor

This hands-across-the-water effort should be on your stereo right now.

Jun 28th, 08:09 AM | Angus Taylor

The toil and reward of a simple honest life.

Jun 25th, 08:10 AM | Angus Taylor

If it’s good enough for Ranglin, it’s good enough for you.

Jun 18th, 11:34 PM | Ras Achis

NiyoRah bridges the gap with his most refined set to date.

Jun 14th, 10:06 PM | Angus Taylor

“The Fireman” turns soulful balladeer, confirming he is an all time great.

Jun 9th, 04:01 PM | Angus Taylor

You can’t fault the amount of great music this will bring to new ears.

Jun 8th, 04:59 PM | Angus Taylor

Not for reggae purists or the easily offended.

Jun 4th, 03:22 PM | Angus Taylor

One man's journey through the music and culture he loves.

May 31st, 03:11 AM | Ras Achis

Ginjah and Flava deliver a very mature debut set.

May 30th, 06:06 AM | Karl Pearson

Steeped in the roots tradition, but with a very sound of now feel.

May 25th, 06:40 PM | Karl Pearson

A sparkling one drop from the Tune In Crew.

May 17th, 05:15 PM | Karl Pearson

A hit and miss attack.

May 10th, 05:10 PM | Ras Achis

Chezidek delivers what is certain to be one of the strongest albums of 2010

May 6th, 05:20 PM | Angus Taylor

Arguably his finest work.

May 4th, 05:37 PM | Angus Taylor

Humanity, compassion and conviction in equal measure.

Apr 29th, 04:13 PM | Charlie Pelham

An album that has the potential to push Natty King to the forefront of the reggae industry.

Apr 21st, 06:22 AM | Charlie Pelham

An album that will uplift the soul and show the diversity of reggae.

Apr 18th, 03:33 PM | Tom Orr

Sweetness Inna Early Dancehall.

Apr 12th, 09:03 AM | John Fenwick

Basic electronic rhythms and strong dancehall songs add up to a welcome re-issue.

Apr 12th, 08:30 AM | Angus Taylor

Dub needn't be dull with Jammy at the controls...

Apr 9th, 04:52 PM | Angus Taylor

Jammy's early productions are well celebrated here.

Apr 4th, 08:28 AM | Angus Taylor

Junior Kelly delivers and the world feels right with him back.

Mar 28th, 05:27 PM | Maral Amiri

The Reggae major Greensleeves/VP Records comes with a compilation of Chukki Starr’s hits.

Mar 22nd, 08:53 AM | Angus Taylor

Features intriguing departures from the group’s more famous works.

Mar 19th, 04:20 PM | Angus Taylor

If you’re fresh to the sounds of Santic this is a good place to start.

Mar 17th, 04:05 PM | Karl Pearson

Conscious, Righteous, Roots.

Mar 13th, 04:06 PM | Angus Taylor

Debut album from UK reggae artist with plenty to say.

Mar 8th, 02:27 PM | Karl Pearson

Assorted Roots Fashioned Flavours.

Mar 5th, 06:11 PM | Ras Achis

A very unique and interesting sound by Ijahman Levi daughters.

Feb 27th, 05:41 PM | Angus Taylor

Alborosie shows no signs of losing his touch.

Feb 25th, 04:56 AM | Karl Pearson

A Collection of Chilled Out Instrumentals from Ireland.

Feb 22nd, 09:49 AM | Ras Achis

Zion High productions re-release the great Rebelution and its dub version.

Feb 14th, 04:45 AM | Karl Pearson

A Triumphant return.

Feb 7th, 04:32 PM | Tom Orr

A dynamic duo navigates a galaxy of stars.

Jan 29th, 01:21 AM | John Fenwick

A three-volume ‘showcase’ of 12" versions that completes the essential Gibbs catalogue.

Jan 23rd, 09:31 AM | Karl Pearson

A back 2 basics spiritual affair.

Jan 19th, 04:49 PM | John Fenwick

Reggae in a classic style with some fine riddims from Roots Hitek.

Jan 18th, 07:49 PM | Angus Taylor

Showcases its maker’s many moods, encompassing several musical directions.

Jan 17th, 05:19 PM | Angus Taylor

Collects Lutan Fyah's work for Flava McGregor, showing his softer side.

Jan 15th, 06:25 AM | Karl Pearson

Christian and Rastafarian inspired songs

Jan 6th, 04:34 PM | Karl Pearson

Many styles from a guitar master

Dec 28th, 03:45 PM | Angus Taylor

The top 10 reggae albums of 2009.

Dec 23rd, 11:51 AM | Ras Achis

South African Reggae star Black Dillinger releases a great second album.

Dec 18th, 05:50 PM | Karl Pearson

Positive, conscious, forthright and thought provoking

Dec 11th, 04:41 AM | Angus Taylor

If it ain't 'Buss' don't fix it.

Dec 2nd, 03:59 PM | John Fenwick

Roots and lovers’ rock over some great Flava rhythms.

Nov 30th, 05:40 PM | Karl Pearson

French label Makasound reissue another great roots piece.

Nov 28th, 07:37 PM | Angus Taylor

A contrast between catchy backings and brash invective sees this record succeed.

Nov 25th, 06:11 PM | Angus Taylor

Another fiercely intelligent record from the man named Greg Rose.

Nov 8th, 05:47 PM | John Fenwick

Roots with rhythm and commitment from Isiah Mentor.

Oct 31st, 06:46 PM | Angus Taylor

Another St Ann Parish talent on the rise.

Oct 26th, 03:30 AM | John Fenwick

Eclectic reggae and hip-hop sounds from Bigga Haitian

Oct 16th, 08:17 PM | John Fenwick

Some melodic old-school reggae with strong musicianship for BB new album.

Oct 11th, 05:17 AM | Angus Taylor

An unusual journey into reggae's leftfield for a very worthy cause.

Sep 29th, 11:45 AM | Angus Taylor

Chezidek and Sly & Robbie create the perfect strain

Aug 27th, 05:32 PM | Angus Taylor

Lutan Fyah is back on top.

Aug 17th, 05:55 PM | John Fenwick

An unique release from the Dynamites, with its Clancy Eccles production and a young King Tubby at the mixing desk.

Jul 18th, 04:05 AM | John Fenwick

The late Delroy Wilson had a reputation for strong melodic reggae vocals from the 1960s through to the 1990s.

May 28th, 06:03 PM | John Fenwick

The first time that Pressure Sounds has been able to get hold of Treasure Isle material and the results speak for themselves.

May 17th, 03:44 AM | Angus Taylor

Two well-suited vocalists collide for a pleasingly rootsy Conscious Sounds affair.

May 5th, 02:51 PM | Angus Taylor

A band that can seemingly do no wrong.

Apr 26th, 08:50 PM | Angus Taylor

If you don't mind power ballads you'll enjoy this.

Apr 19th, 05:55 PM | Angus Taylor

Sizzla goes back to basics with considerable success.

Apr 19th, 08:32 AM | John Fenwick

Dubbing with King Tubby, Niney and Bunny Lee plus a rare classic from Joe Gibbs

Apr 8th, 08:21 AM | John Fenwick

Classic reggae plus dub and electro rhythms from Canadian producer Dubmatix

Apr 7th, 05:29 PM | Angus Taylor

A welcome reissue for an uncompromising roots artist

Mar 10th, 02:24 AM | Angus Taylor

Strut’s collaborative series gets back on track.

Mar 6th, 04:49 PM | Angus Taylor

A spiteful (and surreal) war of words.

Mar 1st, 07:59 AM | John Fenwick

Essential compilation from the roots pioneer and master producer.

Feb 23rd, 04:56 PM | John Fenwick

Vocalist Glen Washington returns with a classic rhythm sound

Feb 20th, 06:35 PM | Tom Orr

The underexposed dub side of Studio One gets another go.

Feb 12th, 07:18 AM | John Fenwick

Joyful deejay dancehall from Al Pancho and friends

Feb 9th, 12:25 PM | Angus Taylor

Business as usual for the Anthony B Frenchie alliance.

Feb 3rd, 06:27 PM | John Fenwick

A welcome return for a classic roots sound

Feb 2nd, 03:20 AM | Angus Taylor

Freethinking weirdness from this little known London group

Jan 24th, 01:24 PM | Angus Taylor

Daweh expands his repertoire for his most mature effort yet.

Jan 20th, 07:14 AM | Angus Taylor

A decent overview of what Lutan Fyah has been up to.

Jan 14th, 08:45 AM | John Fenwick

Melodic dancehall and more from Norris Man and friends.

Jan 8th, 10:03 AM | John Fenwick

Chanting down Babylon in a classic roots style.

Dec 22nd, 09:27 AM | John Fenwick

From Ganja Farmer to master of thoughtful Trinidadian roots music.

Dec 18th, 09:48 AM | John Fenwick

Retrospective of unreleased dubs from the prolific professor.

Dec 15th, 01:04 PM | John Fenwick

Debut album from Bermuda/UK artist Clinark has the feel of a classic.

Dec 12th, 06:29 AM | John Fenwick

Lovers’ rock old and new with Mad Professor at the controls.

Dec 9th, 03:58 AM | Angus Taylor

One of the key partnerships in both reggae and in music worldwide.

Dec 3rd, 04:56 PM | Angus Taylor

A joyous reminder of why these songs have stood the test of time.

Nov 22nd, 09:51 AM | Angus Taylor

Real sufferers dub from a man who suffered more than most.

Nov 20th, 05:43 AM | Angus Taylor

The acceptable face of UK roots and dub.

Nov 17th, 09:25 AM | Angus Taylor

More a collection than an album, but worth having nonetheless.

Nov 17th, 08:35 AM | Tom Orr

Deluxe madness of King Lee in his early singing days.

Nov 12th, 11:50 AM | Angus Taylor

Another retro but leftfield Rockers Revolt release.

Nov 11th, 05:48 AM | Angus Taylor

Top marks yet again for one of the UK's finest singers.

Nov 4th, 01:44 PM | John Fenwick

A striking debut album of musical and spiritual authenticity.

Nov 2nd, 01:26 PM | Tom Orr

A whole lot more of prime Dennis Brown plus dub and deejay embellishment.

Nov 2nd, 01:15 PM | Tom Orr

Not the Ivory Coast reggae star’s best work, but hard-hitting nonetheless.

Oct 30th, 03:29 PM | Angus Taylor

A smoother edged effort from the yard but with the same impressive results.

Oct 25th, 03:14 AM | Tom Orr

Early Culture tracks niced up inna deejay style.

Oct 23rd, 04:14 PM | Angus Taylor

This will please Winston's fans, both old and new.

Oct 20th, 04:30 PM | Tom Orr

Late '70s Studio One masterpiece re-emerges as good as ever and even better.

Oct 18th, 10:31 AM | Tom Orr
There’s a new dub in town and it’s sounding colossally great.
Oct 15th, 12:04 PM | Angus Taylor
A scathing critique of French Colonialism by the Guinean singer signed to Makasound.
Oct 14th, 12:39 PM | Angus Taylor
The Netherlands own reggae sensation returns with a new album on Greensleeves and Rock N Vibes.
Oct 11th, 02:47 PM | John Fenwick

A landmark album that sets a new standard for contemporary reggae.

Oct 8th, 01:15 AM | Angus Taylor

This highly touted ska band have an eye on the charts.

Oct 5th, 03:40 PM | Angus Taylor

New songs rub shoulders with familiar 7s on this limited availability preview release.

Oct 1st, 10:19 AM | Angus Taylor
His new album is the sound of a living man with work to do.
Sep 12th, 12:16 PM | Angus Taylor
His first proper album in years makes for intriguing listening.
Sep 10th, 05:38 AM | John Fenwick

Welcome reissue of Cornerstone’s reggae chronicle of urban life in 1990s Britain

Sep 8th, 06:28 AM | Angus Taylor

There's something awfully familiar about Greensleeves latest celeb selection.

Sep 2nd, 07:57 AM | Angus Taylor
The genre defying Scots officially release their guest spot packed album on Rockers Revolt.
Sep 1st, 07:55 AM | Tom Orr

An indispensable tribute to the great reggae instrumentalist, dub master and producer.

Aug 4th, 04:49 AM | Angus Taylor
New album from the familiar voiced singer featuring an all Jamaican all star cast
Jul 30th, 02:32 PM | Angus Taylor
Could this be the best album of 2008?
Jul 28th, 01:35 AM | Angus Taylor

Nitty Gritty gets down to it on a reissue of this 1986 digital classic.

Jul 17th, 05:50 AM | Angus Taylor

VP releases Tarrus' debut to fill the void while we wait for a third outing

Jul 11th, 03:11 AM | Norman Darwen

After many years in the business, this Birmingham based singer finally releases her debut album.

Jul 7th, 10:38 AM | Angus Taylor

Yet another Joe Gibbs reissue from 17 North Parade, but with tunes this good, who's complaining?

Jul 6th, 02:25 AM | Angus Taylor

US ska veterans' 15th album showcases their human side

Jul 5th, 07:19 AM | John Fenwick

Pressure Sounds compilation of classic reggae vocals and versions from the magnificent Micron label

Jul 2nd, 04:41 AM | Angus Taylor

Gambian vocalist meets German production team and Bobby Digital for an offbeat but accomplished debut.

Jun 30th, 06:31 AM | Angus Taylor

A strong compilation of Channel One releases from 17 North Parade.

Jun 24th, 04:29 PM | Angus Taylor

The Queen tones down her approach for her rootsiest and most satisfying album yet

Jun 23rd, 03:49 AM | Tom Orr

Returning roots master gets boost from indie rocker.

Jun 22nd, 03:45 AM | Tom Orr

Reggae’s favorite liquid measurement is on track with new and varied sounds.

Jun 11th, 12:45 PM | Angus Taylor

A debut album for French band Tu Shung Peng featuring singers and deejays such as Ken Boothe, Justin Hinds, Al Pancho, Ganja Tree, and Lone Ranger.

Jun 6th, 06:56 AM | Angus Taylor

When French instrumentists duo Faya Horns meet producer Mad Professor and his son Joe Ariwa, the result is a nice dub piece.

May 19th, 05:53 PM | Angus Taylor

A new roots release straight from St Lucia with Deidem, second album from soulful singer Taj Weekes and his band Adowa.

May 15th, 04:55 PM | Angus Taylor
Burn Brothers deliver a new dub poetry set, also gathering reggae and modern electronic sounds in a 2008 style!
May 10th, 05:55 PM | Angus Taylor

After Henry 'Junjo' Lawes and Gussie Clarke, Greensleeves now focuses on the production talents of Jamaican deejay and producer Jah Thomas.

May 9th, 05:10 AM | Angus Taylor
The Cool Ruler is back with the new self produced album Brand New Me featuring Dean Fraser and Nambo Robinson that shows he can still cut it on disc.
Apr 29th, 05:38 PM | Angus Taylor
After various roots reissues, the French label Makasound comes with a unreleased set from Jamaican singer and musician Haile Maskel aka Mikey Ras Starr.
Apr 28th, 04:26 PM | Angus Taylor
"I'm hip hop, I'm r'n'b, I'm Bee Bop, I'm country, I soul, I pop, I rap, I'm funky, I'm the sun, the light and the moon, I shine I bright, I'm A flower, I’m a child full of vibes" is the intro of Marlene's new album.
Apr 21st, 03:11 PM | Maral Amiri

In the same vein as Midnite, Nyorah or Batch, here is the first album from Arkaingelle, new singer native from Guyana.

Apr 19th, 11:57 AM | Angus Taylor

Angus Taylor spends some quality time with the new album by trombonist and possibly the busiest man in reggae, Vin Gordon

Apr 18th, 09:18 AM | Angus Taylor

Important message to the reggae community: Help Get Bafing Kul's Album released

Apr 5th, 09:35 PM | Angus Taylor

The Morgan Heritage family is back with its new album largely self produced. A blend of roots, soft rock and hip-hop soul.

Apr 3rd, 03:48 PM | Angus Taylor
A new album from Jah Mason. As always, the Jamaican singjay is on top form !
Mar 30th, 12:59 PM | Maral Amiri
Bong Bong Biddy Beng ! Greensleeves strikes hard with this new compilation of essential disco 45 from the original Mousketeer.
Mar 27th, 06:58 PM | Maral Amiri

Excellent roots album from Prince Malachi produced by Mixman. Not to miss !

Mar 12th, 05:50 PM | Angus Taylor

Latest release on French label Makafresh with this new dub album from Clive Hunt. Dub It!

Mar 12th, 04:37 PM | Camille Monchicourt
Here is More Than Music, the debut album from UK singer Dan Bowskill due out for April.
Mar 6th, 03:15 PM | Angus Taylor

Review of Visions, classic and a must have album from Dennis Brown originally released in 1977.

Mar 2nd, 09:57 AM | Xavier Simacourbe

Here is the latest album from Lukie D released in 2007 only in Japan and recently available for everyone. Not to miss !

Feb 29th, 03:16 PM | Angus Taylor

VP's retro arm 17 North Parade reissues Lives On, a compilation of Jacob Miller's recordings for the late Joe Gibbs.

Feb 23rd, 08:17 AM | Angus Taylor

Four years after his 'Signs' album, Bushman returns with a new set released in February on his own Burning Bush label.

Feb 19th, 06:40 PM | Angus Taylor

Debut album for Jahno, French musician, sound engineer, producer and most of all dub lover!

Feb 17th, 04:17 PM | Angus Taylor

Third compilation of Dennis Brown out on Orange Street label with cuts produced by Niney The Observer, Derrick Harriot and more

Feb 1st, 07:35 AM | Angus Taylor

French label Inna De Yard presents a new accoustic set from one of the best Jamaican roots vocal trios, The Mighty Diamonds.

Jan 25th, 04:08 PM | Angus Taylor

UK Pressure Sounds label reissues Joe Higgs debut album Life Of Contradiction originally released in 1975.

Jan 23rd, 07:25 PM | Johana Miller

A new compilation of Gregory Isaacs' songs that take us along nearly 30 years back, in the good old days. Let’s Go!

Jan 10th, 04:47 PM | Xavier Simacourbe

Luciano starts well 2008 with his new album Jah Is My Navigator due out for January on VP Records.

Jan 5th, 05:52 PM | Angus Taylor

The consistency of this album makes for one glorious, uninterrupted listen.

Dec 14th, 09:11 PM | Maral Amiri

An interesting debut album for Omar Perry who is striking hard with 13 new songs from modern roots to dancehall.

Dec 13th, 05:28 PM | Angus Taylor

The tradition of the peaceful meditative rastaman lives on.

Dec 6th, 04:13 PM | Maral Amiri

After My Heart Is An Open Book released in October, Orange Street label returns with a new compilation of 18 classics from Dennis Emmanuel Brown.

Nov 27th, 07:01 PM | Johana Miller

The singer native from St Croix, V.I just released his second album on the same vein as the debut one, namely full of smooth and roots vibrations.

Nov 23rd, 05:12 PM | Maral Amiri

When Jamaica meets Virgin Islands... The result is the second album of Pressure 'Buss Pipe' produced by Jamaican Don Corleon.

Nov 21st, 09:45 AM | Maral Amiri

French Makafresh label strikes again with the release of Get Up And Try, debut album of talented singer Bishob native from Nigeria.

Nov 19th, 08:16 PM | Maral Amiri
Known for his great combinations with Fantan Mojah, Zareb comes with his first album full of smooth and new-roots tracks.
Nov 12th, 02:34 AM | Maral Amiri

13 years after his second album, jamaican singer aka 'The Pen' is back with a third album distributed by VP Records.

Nov 11th, 07:20 AM | Maral Amiri

As part of Greensleeves records 30th anniversary, UK label reissues this hidden album. A must have for those who missed it !

Nov 6th, 05:43 AM | Xavier Simacourbe

Tafari Records releases for first time on CD, classic dub album by producer Beswick 'Bebo' Phillips.

Nov 5th, 07:59 AM | Maral Amiri

Greensleeves highlights on producer Augustus 'Gussie' Clarke’s work from 1987 to 1991.

Nov 2nd, 02:56 AM | Maral Amiri

Pressure Sounds Records comes back with a new compilation gathering a selection of unsung Bim Sherman' singles.

Oct 30th, 02:49 AM | Maral Amiri

Junior Toots comes with a new album mixing dancehall and roots.

Oct 29th, 06:30 AM | Maral Amiri

After "Coming Home" in May, Ras Shiloh comes with an excellent album to be released on 5th of November

Oct 16th, 04:22 AM | Maral Amiri

Jamaican trio cult debut album will be reissued on Heartbeat with four new extra tracks

Jul 14th, 01:39 AM | Maral Amiri

The Heptones, a group who has played an integral part in reggae history is back !

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