Bob Andy Tarrus Riley’s essential version of Bob Andy’s 1969 hit “Desperate Lover” is impressive! The track was produced by Dean Fraser, the man behind Tarrus’s biggest career song “She’s Royal” and essential albums Parables (2006) and Contagious (2009). “Bob Andy was without question one of our greatest songwriters,” says Tarrus Riley. “His songs will last forever. It’s always a joy to work with Dean Fraser in the studio, and the history stands for itself. You can … Read entire article »

By Kediesha Perry/Observer writer— Carlene Davis Gospel artiste Carlene Davis has started the new year with an inspirational track, Highway To Heaven, released on January 13 through VPal Music. The veteran gospel artiste said the response has been favorable. “Even before we did the final mix, we added this song to our performance set list and everyone loved it; the moment the song started everyone would get out their seats dancing and singing along in jubilation and this brought confirmation to … Read entire article »

The cover image released by TLR Music Group/ ADA Worldwide shows ‘Gasms’, a release by Smokey Robinson. NEW YORK (AP):— It’s been nearly a decade since Smokey Robinson’s last album, but new music from the King of Motown is on the horizon. Robinson will release the nine-track album Gasms on April 28, the music legend behind hits like My Girl and The Way You Do the Things You Do announced Friday. Gasms features new songs produced and written by Robinson himself. The former vice president of … Read entire article »

Grammy winning entertainer Mykal Rose has teamed up with reggae artiste Bugle for the song I Give You Love, You Show Me Hate. The song, which was produced by Donsome Records, was released on January 20. Rose, a former member of the award-winning group Black Uhuru, shared how the idea for the song came about.  “The inspiration behind the song came from my experience with a former group member. I never showed that guy any form of grudge or spoke … Read entire article »

Naomi Cowan’s acoustic cover of El Shaddai is a beautiful rendition of a timeless Reggae classic. It is taken from her live performance on Live From Levels.  Live From Levels is a brand new music series from Skyline Levels TV showcasing some of Jamaica’s most talented artists and musicians. Stay up to date with regular live music releases at  livefromlevels.com … Read entire article »

Morgan Heritage is a 3-time Grammy award-winning reggae band currently comprising theTrinity; Peetah Morgan, Gramps Morgan, and Mr. Mojo Morgan. They are children of thelate reggae great and Father of A Nation, the Hon. Ras Denroy Morgan. Morgan Heritage isslated to release their single “Just A Number” on January 27 produced by Kareem “Remus”Burrell. “Morgan Heritage and the XTM family have always had a connection. My dad Philip “Fatis”Burrell produced tracks for Morgan Heritage as well … Read entire article »

By Howard Campbell/Observer Writer— Live Wyya Band AFTER a quiet 2022 in terms of recording, the Live Wyya Band are making an early start to the new year with Down The Lane, a self-produced song scheduled for release in late January. That is one year since their last song, Liberation, came out. Down The Lane is an uptempo reggae number with a rock guitar interlude. Carl Edwards, the band’s bassist and leader, said the sextet’s diverse influences flowed on Down The Lane. “We listen a wide … Read entire article »