Category: Culture

July 31-Aug 6 | 2026 BUTTERFLIES – BUJU BANTON VP RECORDS lw 1 | woc 13 | 2 wks @ #1 GOOD OVER EVIL – VERNAL SAGE (SAJAY) RHYTHM INTERNATION 876 lw 3…

Fred Locks & King Alpha – Hail Rastafari Release Info Label Akashic Records / I-Roots Records Format DR Street date July 2026 Contact Buy it here! Tracklist 1. Hail Rastafari 2. Hail Rastafari…

Massive Legacy, Heavy Moment: Derrick Morgan & Queen Ifrica The reggae community is witnessing a painful and deeply emotional moment as a legal battle unfolds between ska foundation legend Derrick Morgan and his…

Autarchii’s OVERSTAND App Redefines Rastafari Learning Online The Jamaican roots reggae artist Autarchii launched the OVERSTAND web app in July 2026, selecting the symbolic date of July 23, the birthday of His Imperial…

Throwback 45s: Joy White – Dread Out Deh   ARTIST: Joy White TITLE: Dread Out Deh LABEL: Eagle YEAR: 1974 Dread Out Deh Joy White’s voice has a softness to it that pulls you…

Johnny Clarke – Yard Style Release Info Label Ariwa Sounds Format LP / DR Street date June 15, 2026 Contact Buy it here! Tracklist SIDE A 1. You`re All I Want 2. Do…

Prince Buster: Voice of The People   Where: Kingston, JamaicaWhen: July 1995Writer: Steve BarrowPhotos: The respective record companies (labels/sleeves)Copyright:  2024 – Steve Barrow It’s a brilliant July afternoon in Kingston, summer of 1995;…

dBurnz Triumphs in 2026 Jamaica Festival Song Contest Fresh news out of St. Andrew, where Melbourne Douglas, better known to heads as dBurnz, just took top honors at the 2026 Jamaica Festival Song…

Dancehall History Made: Vybz Kartel and Mavado Link Up at Sumfest 2026 Something massive went down in St. Ann on July 18, 2026, and the whole dancehall world stopped to pay attention. Adidja…

New Release: Kabaka Pyramid – Rotation NEW RELEASE Kabaka Pyramid unveils Rotation, a heavyweight Rub-A-Dub tune that salutes the DJs, selectors, and sound systems keeping reggae alive across the globe. Produced by French…