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Tag: dancehall reggae

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 reggaeFrankie PaulReggaeworld 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…

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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 Meeksdancehall reggaeReggaeworld 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…

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Sugar Minott’s ‘Ghetto Child cover artwork. A photo of the artist moving on stage.
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Sweet Reissues: Sugar Minott’s ‘Ghetto Child’ and ‘Ghetto Dub’ Return

World Music Central News Room July 5, 2025 No Comments dancehall reggaeSugar Minottworld music

Two pivotal late 1980s recordings by dancehall pioneer Sugar Minott will make their streaming debut as part of 17 North Parade’s Skengdon reissue series. Ghetto…

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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 reggaeJamaican musicReggaeSister Nancyworld 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…

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Sugar Minott / Johnny Osbourne - Bitter Sweet / Reggae On Broadway
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Rediscover the Dancehall Magic of Sugar Minott and Johnny Osbourne

Dymond January 5, 2024 No Comments dancehalldancehall reggaeJohnny OsbourneSugar Minottworld music

Sugar Minott / Johnny Osbourne – Bitter Sweet / Reggae On Broadway (Doctor Bird/Cherry Red, 2023) Absolutely thrilled to present to you two gems of…

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Reggae, Dancehall and Soca Stars at Best of The Best 2021

World Music Central News Room October 6, 2021 No Comments Caribbean musicdancehall reggaeReggaesoca

Best of The Best Music Fest will take place October 10th, 2021 at Miami’s Bayfront Park. The festival will feature some of the best acts…

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Influential Jamaican Producer and Singer Lee “Scratch” Perry Dies at 85

World Music Central News Room August 30, 2021 No Comments dancehall reggaeDubJamaican musicLee "Scratch" PerryReggae

Pioneering reggae and dub vocalist and producer Lee “Scratch” Perry died on August 29, 2021 in Jamaica. Rainford Hugh Perry, better known as Lee “Scratch”…

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Celebrated Reggae Artists Sly & Robbie to Release New Album “Red Hills Road”

World Music Central News Room May 19, 2021 No Comments dancehall reggaeJamaican musickuminamentoSly & Robbie

Legendary Jamaican artists Sly & Robbie are set to release a new album titled “Red Hills Road” on May 21, 2021 in the United States,…

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Strictly The Best 60 to Showcase Top Artists in Roots Reggae and Dancehall

World Music Central News Room October 23, 2019 No Comments dancehall reggaeJamaican musicReggae

VP Records has announced the release of Strictly the Best Vol. 60. The set includes current and breaking hits from some of the top artists…

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Events

The Apollo Theater and World Music Institute to Present Africa Now 2019

World Music Central News Room March 4, 2019 No Comments African musicdancehall reggae

The Apollo Theater, in partnership with World Music Institute, will present the 7th edition of the annual Africa Now! festival on Saturday, April 13 at…

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