Category: Culture

Upcoming: Special Lee “Scratch” Perry vinyl LP COMING SOON Shanachie, the US-based record label, is set to release a special vinyl LP dedicated to the legendary Lee “Scratch” Perry and his groundbreaking 1970s…

Leba Hibbert carries on Toots’ legacy When Toots Hibbert died in September, 2020 at age 77, there was the usual anxiety that swirls whenever a legendary artiste passes away. Would someone carry on…

Mark Iration explores Greensleeves archives REISSUE Building on previous compilations curated by Jah Shaka and UK’s Channel One Sound System selector Mikey Dread, Iration Steppas’ soundman Mark Iration now takes the reins in…

Reissue series of Skengdon classics REISSUE VP Records’ 17 North Parade imprint has initiated a reissue series for 2025 to honor the legacy of Skengdon Records and its founder, Jamaican producer Kenneth “Skengdon”…

Devon Irons: a cult figure passed away Following the recent passing of Junior Byles, reggae fans are again met with sorrowful news from Jamaica: the loss of Devon Irons. Like Byles, Irons gained…

Two Delroy Wilson singles issued REISSUE Ahead of the full album release commemorating the 30th anniversary of Delroy Wilson’s passing, Patate Records, in partnership with producer Rodguel “Blackbeard” Sinclair, has unveiled two singles…

Empress Akua believes in divine intervention A believer in divine intervention, Empress Akua reckons her third visit to Jamaica was ordained. The American singer, who is from Los Angeles, is currently in reggae…

Ding Dong drops his debut album NEW RELEASE Kemar Ottey, widely recognized as the Jamaican dancehall artist Ding Dong, first gained fame as an influential dancer, pioneering numerous popular moves that earned him…

Niney The Observer makes an unlikely comeback Looking trendy in sunglasses and loose-fitting slacks, Winston “Niney” Holness held court in his suite at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston. The occasion, on May…

Belgium’s Irie Vibes Roots Festival 2025 Party vibes return to the city of Kortemark! Between 24th and 26th July VZW Greenforward is proud to present you its 22nd edition of the Irie Vibes…