Win a copy of Fred Locks’ “Black Star Liner” LP, courtesy of VP Records. Enter below!
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Fred Locks’ 1976 LP Black Star Liner sits on any short list of classics from reggae’s golden era of the 1970s. The LP, available in print again on February 9, 2024 in a newly remastered edition, evokes the earnest vision of repatriation that Marcus Garvey articulated and attempted to actualize a century ago.… Read More
From Hardcore to Soft Heart: Bad Brains’ H.R. Reimagines “Attitude” in Ninth Reggae Album Let Luv Lead (The Way)
Growing up, H.R. was a nickname given to reggae master Paul Hudson that meant “Hunting Rod.” As his trademark style developed, and spiritual mission fortified, over the decades to come, he reassigned the initials to signify “Human Rights,” in congruence with his eponymous rock band, launched in ’84.… Read More
Reggae fans, do yourselves a favor and add this crucial documentary to your watch list: Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall. The film chronicles the growth of dancehall from its roots amongst Kingston sound systems to its crosspollination via the Jamaican diaspora of New York City, the borough of Brooklyn in particular.… Read More
Last week, the holiday festivities started early with Roots of Creation dropping their EP Journey, a four-track banger full of features including Mellow Mood, Brandon Hardesty of Bumpin Uglies, Ted Bowne of Passafire, and James Searl of Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad.… Read More
The mixes created at King Tubby’s studio by Phillip Smart, Prince Jammy, Scientist and the King himself during the golden age of dub in the 1970s were pioneering explorations of the audio soundscape. Many have achieved sacred status in the five decades since their creation.… Read More
