Born and raised in the Gateway to the West, it was a cross-country road trip to Cali Roots 2018 with two of his buddies where Braden first discovered his love for reggae and the music industry. After completing the Entertainment Management program at Missouri State University, he began interning at Rootfire in 2021 and now assists with playlists, giveaways, editorial and more.
Win a vinyl copy of Cries From The Youth, a 10-song vinyl LP, taken from a 32-song compilation of King Jammy productions from the late 1980s. Enter below!
The full set is available on CD and all streaming platforms. The vinyl edition features a 24×24 inch poster of… Read More
Win a copy of Cultural Roots’ “Running Back To Me” Vinyl LP, courtesy of VP Records. Enter below.
Originally released by Mango Records in 1988, Cultural Roots’ Running Back To Me features prime King Jammy digital production that brought forth hits like Wayne Smith’s “Sleng Teng” and would dominate… Read More
Win a copy of Wailing Souls’ 1989 LP “Stormy Night”, courtesy of VP Records. Enter below.
The album, produced by King Jammy, found the group working effectively in the stripped-down digital environment of King Jammy and his right-hand man, Bobby Digital.… Read More
Win a copy of King Tubby’s “The Roots Of Dub” and “Dub From The Roots” Vinyl LPs courtesy of Greensleeves Records in association with Grogon Music. Enter below.
The sound of dubs mixed by King Tubby (Osbourne Ruddock) in Jamaica in the early to mid-1970s has long been the… Read More
Win a copy of Alborosie’s “Destiny” vinyl LP courtesy of VP Records. Enter below.
Reggae recording artist Alborosie announces his new album Destiny which will be released on the 26th of May via Greensleeves Records, VP Records and Shengen Entertainment. The album stays true to the… Read More
Win a copy of Max Romeo’s “Every Man Ought To Know” vinyl LP courtesy of VP Records. Enter below.
As part of a new series of Bunny Striker Lee catalog projects, which launched with the early instrumental compilation Who Wants Some back in January, VP Records is… Read More
Win a copy of Bob Andy’s We Remember Bob Andy” vinyl LP courtesy of VP Records. Enter below.
On February 10, 2023, VP Records releases We Remember Bob Andy, a 15-song tribute album, featuring Tarrus Riley, Beres Hammond, Bitty McLean, Kumar, Luciano, Romain Virgo, Richie Spice, Duane… Read More
