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 »

Raised in a home with strong Latin roots, Dotti Montijo appreciated the music of Spanish giants like Afro-Cuban icon, Celia Cruz. Some of her biggest influences, however, were from a different culture. Dotti Montijo Montijo has always loved reggae, and is drawn to the songs of Beres Hammond, Tessanne Chin and Third World. Recently, she made her recording debut with So Good, a lovers rock ballad produced by Richard Grant for Upstairs Music and Poorman Production. The song … Read entire article »

Warrior King Fans of reggae music are in for a treat as Warrior King, one of Jamaica’s most beloved reggae icons, drops his latest single “I-niversal Light,” produced by the legendary Machete Records. The much-anticipated track will be released on Friday, April 28th, 2023, and is expected to be a massive hit. “I-niversal Light” is a classic reggae track that encompasses the legendary sounds of Warrior King. The rhythm is hypnotic and is sure to get listeners … Read entire article »

The Homeland, the newest project from three-time Grammy award-winning reggae group Morgan Heritage, officially dropped on April 21 and made its début at number one on the US iTunes World Music Albums chart. Slated as this year’s must-hear world music project, the 21-track collection marks a new era for Morgan Heritage – currently comprising the Trinity: Peetah Morgan, Gramps Morgan, and Mr Mojo Morgan, all the children of late reggae great Ras Denroy Morgan – as … Read entire article »

It has been 10 years since Liddon Wright made the big decision to step away from the glamor of dancehall music for a more conventional lifestyle. As a producer, he worked with acts such as Busy Signal, Mr Lexx and Delly Ranks. Liddon Wright Wright recently made his debut as an artist with the self-produced Nobody Can Conquer You which celebrates the Christian faith he embraced in 2013. Based in Florida, Wright maintained ties to music even after … Read entire article »