Sheldon ‘Calibud’ Stewart has died at age 47 SAD NEWS A well-known figure in reggae production, Sheldon ‘Calibud’ Stewart, was the stepson of the late legendary producer Bobby ‘Digital’ Dixon and contributed as…
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New: Naughty Mustache – Dance In The Dark / Bright Dub
New: Naughty Mustache – Dance In The Dark / Bright Dub NEW RELEASE Naughty Mustache is a dub artist hailing from Japan, known for weaving deep basslines with spiritual, roots-inspired vibrations drawn from…
New 7″ singles from Real Rock Records
New 7″ singles from Real Rock Records REISSUES Founded in 2013, Real Rock Records is a vinyl-only label based in Rome, Italy, and closely aligned with the Real Rock Hi Fi Sound System….
A Recording Tribute To The Skatalites
A Recording Tribute To The Skatalites NEW RELEASE Emerging from the young Swiss label Tip-A-Top Records, A Recording Tribute To The Skatalites is a vinyl LP honoring the legendary Jamaican ska pioneers. Produced…
Two Sugar Minott albums reissued
Two Sugar Minott albums reissued DIGITAL REISSUE As part of the Skengdon Reissue Series, VP Records’ imprint 17 North Parade has digitally released two classic Sugar Minott albums, Ghetto Child and its dub…
Producer Dretegs’ first collab with Sizzla
Producer Dretegs’ first collab with Sizzla Since he got into music production 12 years ago, Dretegs has worked with some of the biggest artistes in the much-touted reggae revival movement. Recently, he shared…
Rod Taylor – African Roots
Rod Taylor – African Roots NEW RELEASE A fiery new release emerges from Italy: reggae legend Rod Taylor revitalizes Johnny Clarke’s African Roots. This powerful reinterpretation, rich with deep basslines and profound spirituality,…
Coming soon: Party Time-The Sunshot Singles 1974 (2CD)
Coming soon: Party Time-The Sunshot Singles 1974 (2CD) NEW RELEASE During the first half of the 1970s, the Jamaican music scene saw the emergence of roots and dub as major reggae sub-genres. Phil…
Carl Meeks & Blackout JA – Murda In The Dancehall
Carl Meeks & Blackout JA – Murda In The Dancehall NEW RELEASE Just released a few days ago on the UK-based label Sativa Records, a small UK label specialising in roots reggae and…
Boss Reggae Sounds: Laurel Aitken Productions 1969-1971
Boss Reggae Sounds: Laurel Aitken Productions 1969-1971 NEW RELEASE Digital only compilation from Cherry Red Records featuring Boss sounds by King Horror, Winston Groovy, Pama Dice, Laurel Aitken, Joe Lace, The Freedom Singers…