Roots Reggae, R&B crooner Christopher Ellis has once again blessed us with his soulful voice and poetic lyrics in his latest release “Stick Together”. Produced by the Grammy award winning producer, songwriter and artist Damian “Jr Gong” Marley, this reggae Rub A Dub fused track is released by Ghetto Youths International. The groovy, reggae classic is a great play on sound system culture married with the all too important message of unity and community. Christopher Ellis … Read entire article »

By Howard Campbell/Observer writer— Timmy Love. Typical of many soul-stirring songs from the 1970s, Wake Up Everybody by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes called for global unity amid turmoil in Vietnam and the Middle East. The classic song, written by John Whitehead, Gene McFadden, and Victor Carstarphen, was produced by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff for Philadelphia International Records. It remains relevant in a time of international uncertainty. Singer Timmy Love and veteran band Big Mountain collaborate on a reggae version … Read entire article »

By Howard Campbell/Observer writer— Hitman Walle For artistes like Hitman Walle, going to dances in Spanish Town during the 1980s was exciting. Fans got to see hot new deejays like Lieutenant Stitchie, Major Worries and Papa San rock the mic. Hitman Walle has been recording songs and performing on sound systems for 35 years. His latest album, Lion In The Jungle, was released in March by Montego Records. “As an artiste, I try my best to be versatile, because that’s … Read entire article »

Duchiez Spending time behind bars is usually a traumatic and embarrassing experience for many people. That was the case with Duchiez, but the deejay’s eight days in jail inspired A Week And A Day, her five-song EP which was released on April 21. Duchiez, who co-produced the project with Jaboog, said she wrote the songs while in jail in late 2022. According to the New Jersey-based artist, she was scheduled to appear in court in April last … Read entire article »

Lt. Stitchie Reggae and Dancehall legend Lt. Stitchie has released his newest single “Dancehall History.”  The new song is a verse-filled song that pays tribute to King Jammy as well as genre forebearers who have paved the way for the industry today. In fine Lt. Stitchie style, the 4-minute “Dancehall History” connects with its riddim (Sleng Teng – produced by King Jammy) as well as story which tells the tale of trailblazers in the Reggae and Dancehall landscape. King Jammy The new song comes in … Read entire article »

The Red Cotton Riddim album is the latest effort from Orlando-based record label Open Doors Records. It contains 11 songs and was released April 21. Like his previous compilation albums, Jason “Jahson” Bromfield called on familiar faces such as Norris Man, Jah Niceness and Isha Blender to help boost the project. Norris Man’s song on the Red Cotton beat is Love is Golden, while Jah Niceness does Thumbs Up and Isha Blender contributes Dream of Me. Revolution (DJ … Read entire article »

Jamaican Reggae songbird, Mary Isaacs, has released her new single “Tune In” a beautiful tribute to ‘The Cool Ruler” Gregory Isaacs. The song is released through Issachar Muzik label and distributed by Tuff Gong International.  This is her second track working with executive producer, Jah Lloyd of Issachar Muzik who saw Mary perform and contacted her to do their first collaboration “I’m Happy” in 2022 with contributions by Sangie Davis. About Mary Isaacs: Mary Isaacs launched her career in New York City where she gained … Read entire article »

As someone who grew up in the eras of roots-reggae and Afrobeat,  Freddy Green blends the genres every chance he gets. The Nigerian singer salutes those influences on Top Of The Pop, his latest song.  Produced by Fitzroy Francis for Mightyful13 Records, it is from Songs Of Euphony, Geeen’s upcoming album. While Top Of The Pop has a distinctive Afrobeat sound and hears him giving a shout-out to reggae, Green says he has never made music … Read entire article »

Whenever old school Rhythm And Blues singers perform in Jamaica, they are shocked at the knowledge fans have of music from the 1960s and 1970s. Many of those songs Anthony Cruz heard in his youth. The veteran singer adds a reggae flavor to 20 classics on Under The Covers, his album which will be released on May 3 by Tad’s International Record. After a lenghty production process, Cruz is pleased the project is finally ready for the … Read entire article »

By Howard Campbell— A lifelong fan of Karen Carpenter, Joanna Marie has long been keen to cover some of her songs, but never got around to doing it until the past year. She put a reggae flavor to 10 classics by the famed singer and her brother Richard. ‘Karen Carpenter Tribute Album’ is the title of the album which is scheduled for release on June 2. It is co-produced by Joanna Marie and singer/musician Ed Robinson, her husband. “Growing … Read entire article »