The late 80s represent a robust but controversial period in the Jamaican recording industry, as DJs were on the rise with new lyrical approaches, and digital production ruled the day.… Read More
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First Listen: Max Romeo – Every Man Ought To Know + Liner Notes
As part of a new series of Bunny Striker Lee catalog projects, which launched with the early instrumental compilation giveaway-bunny-striker-lee/">Who Wants Some back in January, VP Records is reissuing Max Romeo’s obscure 1974 album Every Man Ought To Know for Record Store Day UK 2023.… Read More
Reggae Artists Remember Songwriter Bob Andy On Tribute Album
The Bob Andy catalog is one of the most celebrated in the history of Jamaican music. His LP from Studio One is a best-selling singles compilation simply entitled Song Book, a cornerstone of the reggae genre’s formative years.
giveaway-bob-andys-we-remember-bob-andy">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 Stephenson, Alaine, Lukie D, Olaf Blackwood, Sherieta, Nadine Sutherland, Sanchez, Mikey Spice, and Qyor, revisiting the late singer/songwriter’s greatest works, under the production supervision of Dean Fraser.… giveaway-bob-andys-we-remember-bob-andy/" class="read-more">Read More
First Listen: Wailing Souls – Fire House Rock (Prince Jammy 12-inch Mix) + Liner Notes
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As Greensleeves Records (VP Music Group) celebrates its 45th anniversary in 2022, VP brings back a classic 1981 Greensleeves title, Wailing Souls’ Fire House Rock. Remastered in high definition and packaged in a deluxe gatefold for Record Store Day Drop 2, June 18th, 2022, the original LP is augmented by a 12-inch single of alternate extended mixes, including two from the legendary Prince Jammy.… Read More
Art In Action: The Movement Raises Funds for Destiny Community Cafe
The Movement is raising funds for Destiny Community Cafe in North Charleston, SC. One winner will receive this 18×24 foil poster, signed by The Movement, Ballyhoo, and Little Stranger, from their February 2022 east coast tour.
As part of their ongoing efforts to give back, the band identifies local and regional organizations where a couple thousand dollars can really make a difference (as opposed to larger national charities with multi-million dollar budgets).… Read More
Album Showcase: Blanc du Blanc “Reggatta du Blanc du Blanc”
Editor’s Note:
Just over a year ago, Rootfire premiered the debut release from Blanc du Blanc, a dub project created and performed by a collective of highly regarded musicians spearheaded by the widely-lauded, genre-melding Chris Harford. Several months later, in January of 2021, James Searl, of Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, penned giveaway-blanc-du-blanc-winds-of-change/">this premier for Blanc du Blanc’s subsequent release, an EP featuring several reggae versions of The Scorpions timeless anthem, “Wind of Change.”… Read More
First Listen: Blanc du Blanc – “Traffic Signals Dub”
“When somebody’s wearing a mask, he’s gonna tell you the truth. When he’s not wearing a mask, it’s highly unlikely.” – Bob Dylan (from Martin Scorsese’s Rolling Thunder Revue)
Let’s take a moment to project into the (hopefully not too distant) future, where you find yourself basking in the hue of moonlight with a clear, close view of a stage.… Read More
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