Category: Culture

Kingston Sound System feat. Jimmy Somerville – Smalltown Boy NEW RELEASE Driven by riddim, energy, and innovation, Kingston Sound System, a collective of seasoned Jamaican musicians including Ian “Beezy” Coleman (Ziggy and Damian…

Studio One reissues Big Bamboo Sample REISSUE Coxsone Dodd selected twelve tracks for a compilation LP meant to debut in 1971 in the UK under Junior “Ashanti” Lincoln’s Bamboo label. Among the chosen…

Mutabaruka Remembers Bob Andy VIDEOS Two new videos on the COCREATE YouTube channel feature dub poet Mutabaruka recounting his connection with Bob Andy, detailing their meeting via his influential radio program, “The Cutting…

Reissue of Israel Vibration’s 1991 lp ‘Forever’ REISSUE The set, originally released in 1991, showcases Wiss, Skelly, and Apple backed by the Roots Radics, with Doctor Dread handling production. Despite dancehall’s dominance at…

Aleighcia Scott – Dod o’r Galon NEW VIDEO Following the digital release of her single Dod o’r Galon last week, Aleighcia Scott has unveiled the official music video for her newest offering, done…

Lloyd Parks’ debut solo LP reissued REISSUE In 1972, Jamaican singer and bassist Lloyd Parks began his solo career, launching it with Slaving, a poignant track reflecting the hardships faced by working individuals….

Roberto Sánchez – Words Of My Mouth NEW RELEASE Message, a reggae band from Spain, has collaborated with the versatile Roberto Sánchez to deliver a fresh vocal track over a militant rockers style…

‘One Two’ (1982) by Sister Nancy gets RSD 2025 reissue RSD 2025 RELEASE Record Store Day 2025 will see the reissue of Sister Nancy’s 1982 album, One Two, a limited edition blue vinyl…

Stephen Marley covers Neil Young’s ‘Old Man’ NEW RELEASE Stephen Marley has added his unique style to the Neil Young tribute, with a cover of Old Man from Neil’s classic 1972 album Harvest….

Ivan Christie plays some ‘Cool Reggae’ Once a pivotal figure in Jamaican music, the virtuoso musician has played second fiddle to dancehall artistes for the past 40 years. Ivan Christie, a guitarist who…