Mike Love announces collaborative project with Rising Tide, a California-based collective that features original core members of the internationally renowned Groundation.
“This project has been a long time in the making. Back in 2013, I did my first mainland tour with my sister Paula Fuga, opening for my favorite band, Groundation.… showcase-mike-love-x-rising-tide-together/" class="read-more">Read More
The reverse sleeve of the original 1975 LP release of “Dub Basket” by Rupie Edwards All-Stars displays the following note:
“Until the birth of this album Dub L.P.s were only available to those who were prepared to spend a lot of money and buy them as pre-releases; hence making this music a pleasure to be shared only by a lucky few.… showcase-8-rupie-edwards-all-stars-dub-basket/" class="read-more">Read More
“The music herein represents some of the most heartfelt ever committed to wax in the history of Jamaican music; it is not a joke thing, nor is it a rebel pose. Its truth and honesty has endured for nearly two decades, proving, if proof be needed, that real soul is timeless.” … showcase-7-sufferers-choice-roots-reggae-1968-1973/" class="read-more">Read More
Rootfire’s “Rare Record Showcase” is a bi-monthly series dedicated to sharing top-quality Jamaican and Jamaican-inspired records of the past, that have heretofore unjustly existed under the radar of all but the most deep-diving music lovers.
“A corrupted man’s heart is the ghetto.… showcase-6-pablo-moses-revolutionary-dream/" class="read-more">Read More
In honor of the recent Best Reggae Album Grammy nomination of the new Steel Pulse album “Mass Manipulation” released on Rootfire Cooperative, this Rare Record Showcase focuses on my personal favorite Steel Pulse record, and in my opinion one of the most underrated records in Reggae, 1980’s “Caught You.”… showcase-steel-pulse-caught-you/" class="read-more">Read More
Rootfire’s “Rare Record Showcase” is a bi-monthly series dedicated to sharing top-quality Jamaican and Jamaican-inspired records of the past, that have heretofore unjustly existed under the radar of all but the most deep-diving music lovers.
I discovered this record late, about 15 years into my reggae obsession.… showcase-3-the-itals-early-recordings-1971-1979/" class="read-more">Read More
Rootfire’s “Rare Record Showcase” is a new bi-monthly series dedicated to sharing top-quality Jamaican and Jamaican-inspired records of the past, that have heretofore unjustly existed under the radar of all but the most deep-diving music lovers.
For this first installment, we are focusing on the roots masterpiece Babylon Fall by Junior Ross & The Spear.… showcase-vol-1-junior-ross-the-spear-babylon-fall/" class="read-more">Read More
This past fall, as part of our Women In Reggae series, Rootfire published an article about Maddie Ruthless, alluring frontwoman for The Far East, a Brooklyn-based reggae band with a raw, throwback sound. During the interview, when asked about her aspirations for her band, Ruthless said, “The goal is to write and record the baddest riddims possible and watch Babylon tumble from the weight of pure bass.”… album-premiere/" class="read-more">Read More
