Reissue: The Heptones – On Top REISSUE Originally released in 1968, The Heptones’ second album for Studio One has been remastered from the original tapes, bringing new life to a timeless reggae classic….
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New release: Celebrating Jamaica 63
New release: Celebrating Jamaica 63 NEW RELEASE For the past three years, Tad’s International Record has honored Jamaica’s sovereignty, won from Great Britain in August 1962, with a special compilation series. The latest…
Reissue: Maxie, Scientist & Barnabas – Three The Hard Way
Reissue: Maxie, Scientist & Barnabas – Three The Hard Way REISSUE First released in 1981 on the Silver Camel label, Three The Hard Way sees its first-ever vinyl reissue courtesy of Italian imprint…
Full Jamaican experience in Bahrain
Full Jamaican experience in Bahrain On August 8, two days after Jamaica celebrates its 63rd anniversary as an independent nation, Dawn Penn will perform at the Kingston 10 Restaurant in Bahrain. The eatery…
Riddim Dee-Lite: Rockers Corner
Riddim Dee-Lite: Rockers Corner RIDDIM RELEASE Produced by Duane Stephenson and distributed across major streaming platforms by Atown Music, the Rockers Corner Riddim is a vibrant roots reggae offering that fuses conscious lyrical…
New release: Jackie Mittoo – Reggae Magic
New release: Jackie Mittoo – Reggae Magic NEW RELEASE Reggae Magic is a new compilation set that celebrates the genius of Jackie Mittoo, the legendary keyboardist and composer whose influence shaped the sound…
Glen Ricks has resumed his career
Glen Ricks has resumed his career For a time during the 1970s, Glen Ricks was on the verge of realising the promise he showed a decade earlier as a member of The Fabulous…
Johnny Osbourne revisits ‘We Need Love’
Johnny Osbourne revisits ‘We Need Love’ NEW RELEASE After spending an extended period in Canada, Johnny Osbourne returned to Jamaica and soon joined forces with the legendary Coxsone Dodd for his recording debut…
Riddim Dee-Lite: Slow Down
Riddim Dee-Lite: Slow Down RIDDIM RELEASE CJ Records, the Jamaican reggae and dancehall label helmed by Christopher “CJ” James, has dropped its newest offering called Slow Down Riddim. This 6-track EP showcases a…
Reissue: Trinity – Shanty Town Determination
Reissue: Trinity – Shanty Town Determination REISSUE Originally released in 1977, Trinity’s Shanty Town Determination is back in circulation, this time as a special limited edition pressed on three different vinyl colors. The…