A Swede who resides in Thailand, reggae artist Mr. Hammer nails the message on “The Songs of Courage,” urging the listener to have the proper…
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Viren Neel Splashes “Reds And Blues”
Trinidad-born singer, songwriter, and composer Viren Neel has released “Reds and Blues,” the first single from his upcoming EP on Ineffable Records. Produced by Loud…
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…
Liberating Reggae
French producer Mystic Firm enlists veteran Jamaican artist Anthony B to provide commanding lead vocals on “Reggae Free My Mind,” which goes a long way…
Playing With a Full Dekker
Oddly-named Canadian artist Notre Noise covers the old Desmond Dekker reggae classic “Fu Man Chu” in fine style, adding his own sinister sonic touches and…
Rough Reggae En Francais
With a lot of modern reggae sounding a trifle too polished and polite, France’s Angelo Rascool goes refreshingly in the opposite direction. His “Réchauffement” is…
Personal Perspective, Universal Truth
Combining roots reggae consciousness with a few R&B touches, Kingly T continues a knack for putting things in perspective. His “What A Gwaan” hits home…
Puman Springs Forward With Yunan-Reggae Fusion
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…
Frankie Paul’s Sizzling Returns to Heat Up Digital Platforms
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…
Riddim and Shine: Phil Pratt’s 1974 Sunshot Classics Return
Various Artists – Party Time – The Sunshot Singles 1974 ( Doctor Bird, 2025) This 2CD collection calls to attention the influential work of Jamaican…