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The album cover features a black-and-white photo of Junior Murvin standing outdoors near cars and a warehouse, framed by a blue grid background decorated with stars. His name, “Junior Murvin,” appears in large black-and-white letters at the top. On the left, a circular badge reads “Cool Down the Heat” in blue, red, and black text.

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King Jammy Revives Junior Murvin’s 80s Work

Junior Murvin – Cool Down The Heat (Greensleeves Records, 2025) Cool Down The Heat is a top of the ladder posthumous set, produced and newly…

The album cover for Spring by Puman features a psychedelic illustration of an elephant head composed of wavy contour lines in red, yellow, and green. The hypnotic design radiates from a black background, with the word “Spring” in green on the left tusk and “Puman” on the right.

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Puman Springs Forward With Yunan-Reggae Fusion

Joe Nash August 5, 2025 No Comments China Chinese music Puman Reggae world fusion world music

Puman – Spring (Sea of Wood Records, 2025) Five years after their breakthrough debut, Puman returns with Spring, their second full-length album and a bold…

The album cover for Sizzling by Frankie Paul features a retro design with a grid-patterned blue background. Centered is a tilted photo of Frankie Paul singing in a recording studio, flanked by musicians, including a drummer and keyboardist. Above the photo, the album title “Sizzling” appears in bright red script, while the artist’s name, “Frankie Paul,” is displayed in large yellow and turquoise text across the top.

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Frankie Paul’s Sizzling Returns to Heat Up Digital Platforms

Joe Nash July 26, 2025 No Comments dancehall reggae Frankie Paul Reggae world music

Frankie Paul – Sizzling (VP Records/17 North Parade, 2025) VP Records and 17 North Parade continue their reissue series highlighting 1980s feel-good dancehall reggae with…

The album cover for Weh Dem Fah by Carl Meeks features the artist seated on a concrete ledge, dressed in a beret, graphic t-shirt, and patterned jeans. Angular typography displays his name in the top left, while the album title appears in red script against a blue-and-red striped border.

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Carl Meeks’ 1988 Album Weh Dem Fah Set for Digital Reissue July 18

Joe Nash July 18, 2025 No Comments Carl Meeks dancehall reggae Reggae world music

Carl Meeks – Weh Dem Fah (North Parade, 2025) Carl Meeks’ cult 1988 LP Weh Dem Fah, produced by Hugh “Redman” James, will be released…

The album cover for One Two by Sister Nancy features the artist confidently walking toward the camera, microphone in hand, against a sunlit urban backdrop. Dressed in a patterned jumpsuit and heels. The scene is set by the waterfront with a hotel and mountains in the distance.

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Bam-Bam, Thank You Ma’am: Sister Nancy’s One Two Returns on Vinyl

Joe Nash April 11, 2025 No Comments dancehall reggae Jamaican music Reggae Sister Nancy world music

Sister Nancy – One Two (VPAL / Techniques, 2025) Sister Nancy’s landmark debut album One Two will be reissued on vinyl for the first time…

Alpha Blondy - Revolution cover artwork. A photo of the landing on the moon with an astronaut and the American flag.

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Alpha Blondy’s Revolution: An African Reggae Masterpiece

Joe Nash December 27, 2024 No Comments Alpha Blondy Reggae world music

Alpha Blondy – Revolution (Pathé, 1987) Alpha Blondy, the Ivory Coast’s reggae ambassador, delivered a seismic musical statement with his 1987 album, Revolution. This irresistible…