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Review: The Versatiles were a Jamaican reggae group whose expression hardly matched the stereotype of a musician working in the style nowadays; they wore matching white suits and bow-ties, and worked in a more jubilant, clean-cut style than what we're used to. 'Lulu Bell' is a rare and much-sought-after original from the band, released in 1969 and not released on a single reissue since. The B-side on this reissue from Harlem Shuffle, 'Long Long Time', is similarly rare, and it lyrically urges generational communities to come together in song and dance.
… Read moreIntérprete: Mako & Mr Bristow
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Review: Emotional Rescue looks to the newly rebuilt but still very much culturally separate East and West Germany of the 1980s with this new EP. It's dub reggae through a post-punk and alternative lens by Hanover artists Felix Holter aka Dubvisionist. All these cuts have a very live, improvised feel because father way he worked from rhythms first and jammed endlessly before adding the vocals. They are taken from their 1987 release 10 Tracks Of Reggae & Dub Music which was inspired by the great Adrian Sherwood label On-U Sound label, and you can hear that clearly.
… Read moreIntérprete: Piers Harrison
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Desmond DEKKER / VARIOUS
Cat: 405053 8697698. Rel: 07 Sep 23
Honour Your Mother & Father
Madgie
Happy Birthday Jamaica
Sinners Prepare!
Parents
Labour Of Learning
Dracula
Don Drummond - "Spitfire"
Jeserene (feat The Cherry Pies)
Theo Beckford - "Take Your Time"
King Of Ska (feat The Cherry Pies)
The Beverley's All-Stars - "Boof Ska"
Get Up Adina (feat The Four Aces)
The Beverley's All-Stars - "Sleepwalk"
It Was Only A Dream (feat The Four Aces)
The Four Aces - "Just One Little Girl"
This Woman (feat The Four Aces)
Mount Zion (feat The Four Aces)
Soldiering (feat The Four Aces)
Just In Time (feat The Four Aces)
It's A Shame (feat The Four Aces)
Roland Alphonso & The Beverley's All Stars - "On The Move"
007 (feat The Aces)
Roland Alphonso & The Beverley's All Stars - "El Torro"
Wise Man (feat The Aces)
Roland Alphonso & The Beverley's All Stars - "Middle East"
Rude Boy Train (feat The Aces)
Roland Alphonso & The Beverley's All Stars - "Nothing For Nothing"
Mother's Young Gal (feat The Aces)
Roland Alphonso & The Beverley's All Stars - "Jungle Bit"
You've Got Your Troubles (feat The Aces)
Roland Alphonso & The Beverley's All Stars - "Don Special"
Unity (feat The Aces)
Sweet Music (feat The Aces)
Keep A Cool Head (feat The Aces)
Roland Alphonso & The Beverley's All Stars - "Charade"
Mother Long Tongue (feat The Aces)
Roland Alphonso & The Beverley's All Stars - "Halls Of Montezuma"
Sabotage (feat The Aces)
Pretty Africa (feat The Aces)
Review: To mark what would have been Desmond Dekker's 80th birthday, Trojan Records is serving up a variety of celebratory releases. The King of Ska takes us back to the formative years of the Jamaican superstar's career between 1963-67, when he was an aspiring young singer signed to producer Leslie Kong's Beverley's Records imprint. Loosely chronologically arranged, disc one begins with Dekker's celebrated debut single, 'Honour Your Mother & Father', and continues to chart his efforts in the first couple of years of his career - both alongside unnamed studio bands and with the backing of The Cherry Pies and The Four Aces. On CD2, we hear a more confident Dekker belting out the singles that would turn him into an international star, including rude boy anthem - and his first UK top 50 smash - '007'.
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Review: Fat Freddy's Drop originally released Blackbird in 2013 on their own The Drop label, and now they're revisiting this surefire classic with a remix package which takes their mellow, soulful dub strain in some surprising directions. The Remix of 'Blackbird' which opens up the album features Kings picking up the mic, while the mighty Nightmares on Wax gets busy with a version of 'Russia'. Yarni and Liv East take 'Silver & Gold' in the direction of loose, earthy house and Feiertag adds some shimmering dub tech, minimal and broken beat touches to his version of 'Mother Mother'. It's an ambitious and expansive collection for home listeners and eclectic DJs alike.
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Review: Peckings salutes the great Justin Hinds - world-renowned as one of the foremost pioneers of ska and rocksteady - with a Treasure Isle showcase of six lesser-sung original vocal tracks, followed by dub or instrumental of each track on red vinyl. Standout among the bunch is the the new organ cut to 'Say Me Say', which to this day carries the torch as one of Hinds' best and pluckiest songs to be recorded with his backing band the Dominoes and first released on Duke Reid way back in 1970. It's exclusive gems like this that verify Peckings; one of the realest labels still out there doing it.
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Review: Although he first entered a recording studio in the late 1960s, it wasn't until 1973, and the release of the Alvin 'G.G' Ranglin-produced single 'Love Is Overdue' that Gregory Isaacs career started to take off. The success of that record persuaded Ranglin to record an entire album with Isaacs, In Person, which became the now legendary reggae singer's debut full-length. This expanded edition of the album presents the album on disc one, alongside alternative dub versions and other singles Isaacs recorded with Ranglin during the period. Disc two, meanwhile, offers a celebration of Ranglin's other works of 1973 and '74 - Jamaican hit singles (and their corresponding dubs) which are largely lesser-known outside the Caribbean.
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Review: As the digi sound crept into Jamaican music in the 80s, King Jammy's productions became an essential ingredient in the progression of dancehall, and this compilation highlights a solid 31 classics that prove the point. The hitlist is heavy, with the likes of Dennis Brown, Johnny Osbourne and Sugar Minott all heard singing over Jammy's sprightly riddims. What binds these tunes together is the message - the universal cry out against social injustice, which has always given roots reggae, dancehall, digi and more its power and urgency. There are too many essential tunes to count, so don't sweat it and simply stick it on.
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Review: The legendary producer King Jammy rounded up 32 of his most masterful tunes for the CD version of this collection, Cries From the Youth, while nine of them make the cut on this vinyl version. His revolutionary super power sound reinvigorated reggae with fresh energy and charged up 80s dancehalls with all new vibes. He managed to shine a light on the new generation coming through on the shoulders of the 70s originators while also reminding the world about those early talents - Dennis Brown, Junior Delgado and Junior Murvin plus Admiral Tibet, Kentucky and Johnny Osbourne all feature.
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Don LETTS / VARIOUS
Version Excursion (180 gram vinyl 2xLP + insert + MP3 download code)
Cat: ALNLP 64. Rel: 04 Apr 22
Quantic Presenta Flowering Inferno - "All I Do Is Think About You" (Far East dub - Exclusive remix) (3:24)
John Holt - "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine" (Mad Professor 2021 dub - Exclusive remix) (3:51)
Review: The iconic Late Night Tales series scored a real doozy when they managed to lock in Don Letts for for his instalment. The British film director, DJ and musician is a vital part of the UK's musical fabric from his days making videos for The Clash and Elvis Costello to his work with the Big Audio Dynamite band he co-founded. All that history is distilled into this sublime selection of sounds across four vital sounds fo wax. There's reggae, dub, ska, a cover of Joy Division, head twisting goodness from Gentleman's Dub Club and plenty of exclusives. It's an essential listen, basically.
… Read moreIntérprete: Juno Recommends Reggae, Reggae Mash Ups Tha Dance !
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Review: On the latest volume in the Late Night Tales series, Don Letts has dug deep into his crates to present a selection of some of his favourite dubbed-out reggae cover versions, alongside dub style remixes of more contemporary covers. It's a simple concept, brilliantly executed, with Letts offering up some exclusive, dubplate style remixes amongst the classic cuts and recent gems. Highlights include, but are in no way limited to, the full vocal dub of Capitol 1212's take on Joy Dvision's 'Love Will Tear Us Apart', Mad Professor's insanely weighty 2021 dub of John Holt classic 'You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine', Blackbox Recorder's oddball reggae-soul version of 'Uptown Top Rankin' and Easy Stars All Stars' deliciously mystical interpretation of The Beatles' 'Within You Without You'.
… Read moreIntérprete: Juno Recommends Reggae
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NINEY THE OBSERVER / VARIOUS
Lighthing & Thunder! The Observer Singles 1969-1972 (unmixed 2xCD)
Cat: DB2CD 118. Rel: 08 Feb 24
Review: By the close of the 1960s, a number of dynamic, independent record producers were beginning to make their mark on Jamaica's fast-developing music scene. Chief among these initially small-time music-makers were the likes of Lee 'Scratch' Perry, 'Edward 'Bunny' Lee and the man whose music provides the focus of this 2CD collection, Winston Holness AKA 'Niney'. As the 70s dawned, the ingenuity, innovation and determination of these three talented individuals saw their influence match and often exceed that of long-established major operators. But while the music and careers of both Perry and Lee have been rightly celebrated, the achievements and influence of Niney have been largely overlooked. This collection is the first in a series of sets that aims to set the record straight, presenting the very best of his output during key parts of his music career. Featuring numerous hits, including the ground-breaking 'Blood and Fire', 'Message To The Ungodly', 'Hiding By The Riverside', 'Beardman Feast', 'Rasta Bandwagon' and 'When Jah Speak', the 2CD set presents 20+ tracks that have remained largely unavailable for over half a century.
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NINEY THE OBSERVER / VARIOUS
Dreadlocks Coming To Dinner: The Observer Singles 1973-1975 (unmixed 2xCD)
Cat: DB 2CD137. Rel: 14 Mar 24
Review: While not as celebrated as some of his Jamaican contemporaries, Winston Holness AKA Niney The Observer was a hugely successful record producer. This excellent two-disc set does an excellent job in rounding up the best of his output between 1973 and '75, a period where he enjoyed countless hits at home and over in the UK. There's naturally plenty of goodness to be found amongst the 49 tracks on show, with cuts featuring now well-known Jamaican scene stars - think Junior Delgado, Delroy Wilson, Big Youth, Max Romeo, Junior Byles, Horace Andy, U-Roy and ska survivor Tommy McCook - being joined by more dubbed-out 'versions' (credited to his studio band The Observers') and local hits by artists whose fame rarely spread beyond the Caribbean (Winston Wright, Hubert Lee, Earth & Stone). In an indispensable introduction to one of Jamaica's finest producers of the 1970s.
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Lee Scratch PERRY / VARIOUS
Open The Gate (limited numbered 180 gram audiophile orange vinyl 3xLP)
Cat: MOVLP 3054C. Rel: 02 Feb 23
Review: 'Open The Gate' is a 1989 box set of Lee 'Scratch' Perry's most enduring productions, involvements and features until that date - most of which were laid down at his legendary yet ramshackle recording studio Black Ark. These were the tunes that cemented Perry's name as an oddball, prodigal, outsider producer; classics including 'Words', plus The Upsetters' versions of their contemporaries The Heptones' tracks Babylon Falling and Mistry Babylon, all appear.
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Lee Scratch PERRY / VARIOUS
King Scratch (4xLP + 4xCD box set + 50-page booklet + poster)
Cat: 405053 8781786. Rel: 26 Aug 22
Max Romeo & Lee Scratch Perry - "Chase The Devil/Disco Devil" (with The Full Experience - 12" mix) (5:17)
Leo Graham - "Voodooism"
Raphael Green & Dr Alimantado - "Rasta Train"
The Congos - "At The Feast (Of The Passover)"
Shaumark & Robinson - "Wolf Out Deh"
Hugh Blackwood & Doctor Alimantado - "Reggae Music"
Watty Burnett - "Open The Gate" (12" mix)
Devon Irons & Dr Alimantado - "Vampire" (12" mix)
Junior Murvin - "Bad Weed" (12" mix - CD4: Black Ark & Beyond 2002)
Lee Scratch Perry - "Bionic Rats" (12" mix)
Mystic I - "Forward With The Orthodox"
Lee Scratch Perry - "Big Neck Policeman"
Lord Sassafrass & Debra Keese - "Green Bay Inquest"
Lee Scratch Perry - "Free Up The Prisoners" (7" mix)
Michael Campbell AKA Mikey Dread - "Home Guard"
Junior Murvin - "Cross Over" (7" mix)
Lee Scratch Perry - "Bafflin' Smoke Signal" (7" mix)
Lee Scratch Perry - "Introducing Myself"
Lee Scratch Perry - "For Whom The Bell Tolls" (7" mix)
Lee Scratch Perry - "I'll Take You There" (7" mix)
Review: A posthumous Lee 'Scratch' Perry box set is here, designed to co-incide with the anniversary of the dub pioneer's passing, courtesy of the star's main advocates Trojan Records. Including a digital version, a CD and a 4xLP version, it also comes with a 50-page fully illustrated book written by Perry's official biographer David Katz. It contains rare and unreleased mixes and tunes alongside some of his best known work, with Junior Murvin's reggae staple 'Police And Thieves' and the Upsetters' boss reggae classic 'Return Of Django' numbering among the 109 tracks included .
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Review: Following on from the posthumous Lee 'Scratch' Perry box set courtesy of the star's main advocates Trojan Records which included a digital version, a CD and a 4xLP version, as well as a 50-page fully illustrated book written by Perry's official biographer David Katz comes this more compact double vinyl collection of most of the best bits of music. It contains rare and unreleased mixes and tunes, including a mix of Junior Murvin's reggae staple 'Police And Thieves'.
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Review: After the success of last year's inaugural Disco Reggae compilation from Stix, it's no surprise the long running reggae focused offshoot of Favorite Recordings have returned with a second collection. All the usual Stix suspects are present and correct here with Matcher, 7 Samurai, Mato, and John Milk all contributing to the nine tracks that will nice up any dancehall that's got a sense of humour. Stand out cuts include the 7 Samurai Electro Dub take on Levan classic "Stand On The Word" and the Grandmagneto cover of "Tainted Love". The Mato mix of "Happy" is as chalk or cheese as the original from that fella in the big hat.
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Cat: ERC 116. Rel: 05 Sep 22
Review: The Emotional Rescue label has done a superb job of shining a light on the British post punk scene over the last decade or so. It now does so once more in fantastic fashion with a compilation of tunes from Bristol's short lived but much loved Recreational Records. The 10 tunes have been remastered and recut and they all sound as good now as ever. Highlights include X-Certs - 'Untogether' and Electric Guitar's 'Don't Wake The Baby' which sum up the collection perfect with their jangling dub rhythms, heavily treated vocals and oodles of delay all twisting your melon. This releases was included in Bandcamp's Essential Releases 2022.
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Review: The more erudite record digger will know that Japan has long since had a thriving ska, dub and reggae scene. This new entry in the Nippon series from London's Time Capsule label proves that - Tokyo Riddim 1976-1985 dives deep into its early days when J-reggae artists were looking to the likes of UB40 and The Police for inspiration rather than the Jamaican originators. And you can hear that here in this fine collection of backbeat gems which are playful, loose and catchy, with subtle hints of city-pop and new-wave sounds. These tracks have only been available in Japan before and are now sure to find a welcome new audience on European shores.
… Read moreIntérprete: Mukatsuku Records Chart, Charlie bucket/ dancing in space
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Review: Sometimes all you need is a classic with a stylistic twist. This is the fifth installment of the very functionally named 'Disco Reggae', a series of compilations of reggae covers of disco classics. French outputters Stix are the brains behind this one, being the sub-label of Favorite Recordings, who specialise exclusively in reggae remixes. Everything from slow-jam nighttime disco ('What You Won't Do For Love' by Bobby Caldwell) to high-energy glitterballers (Labelle's 'Lady Marmalade') appear here, flaunting the easier-to-bridge-than-you'd-think gap between disco and reggae.
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VARIOUS
Cat: HSRSSLP 0004. Rel: 24 Mar 23
Tommy McCook & The Supersonics - "Kansas City" (instrumental)
Bongo Man Byfield - "Bongo Man"
The Techniques - "What'cha Gonna Do"
Eric Monty Morris - "If I Didn't Love You"
Trevor & The Maytones - "Everyday Is Like A Holiday"
The Uniques - "Just A Mirage"
Patsy Todd - "Retreat Song"
Roland Alphonso & The Beverley's All Stars - "Charade"
Lee Perry - "Something You've Got"
The Upsetters & Count Prince Miller - "Mule Train" (Upsetters version)
Alton Ellis - "Trying To Reach My Goal"
Harry J All Stars - "Je T'aime"
Ken Boothe - "Is It Because I'm Black" (UK mix)
The Messengers - "Crowded City"
Review: Here comes a new V/A that toys with a great idea - there are no real "covers". Everything is a remix, so all musicians are "undercover'. Harlem Shuffle present this compilation to us as a convincing corollary. Many Jamaican reggae, ska and rocksteady musicians from the 1960s were fascinated by genres from jazz to rock to film soundtracks, and covered them readily. The twist is that none of these covers are of well-known pop songs; selected by expert DJ Helea, all are carefully picked to highlight Jamaican musicians' knowledge and enthusiasm for underground and lesser-known music from across the board.
… Read moreIntérprete: Juno Recommends Reggae
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Uptown Top Ranking: Trojan Ska & Reggae Chartbusters (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: 409996 4008616. Rel: 14 Mar 24
Review: Trojan Record always do a fantastic job with their compilations. They are a great way for experienced and inexperienced reggae fans to collect a lot of really great music that can be very hard to find original copies. Uptown Top Ranking: Trojan Ska & Reggae Chartbusters is chalk full of classic material from beginning to end. Fabled blueprints for the genre include Desmond Dekker & The Aces 'Israelites', The Upsetters 'Return Of Django' and Desmond Dekker & The Aces '007 (Shanty Town)' among many others gems. To get 50 amazing songs onto two pieces of vinyl makes this one of the best VFM releases in record buying history.
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Review: Dope selection of reggae fire versions of classics..
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Cat: PSLP 104. Rel: 14 Oct 19
Review: An essential addition to any dub lover's racks, this new Pressure Sounds collection spans the career of venerated Jamaican Bunny "Striker" Lee from the late 70s to mid-eighties. Across two heavy slabs of wax it takes on rarities such as The Paragons' obscure "A Place Called Zion", as well as more notable classics (Don Carlos & Papa Tullo's "Lazer Beam (Nuff Stylee)) and some nicely extended 12" mixes featuring DJ verses by Devon Edwards, Simple Simon and others that showcase the excitement, experimentation and raw energy of this transformative period of Jamaican music. Well worth a pickup for new listeners and those already familiar with Mr. Lee's transformative rub a dub work.
… Read moreIntérprete: Juno Recommends Reggae
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Cat: SJRCD 271. Rel: 26 Sep 13
Review: It's been a while since Soul Jazz tapped into the seemingly bottomless well that is the Studio One archives. This latest trawl through "Sir" Coxsone Dodd's landmark label focuses on the Jamaican imprint's ska output in the "downbeat" period between 1962 and 1965. It was in this period that the ska movement, reflecting Jamaica's newfound independence from the UK, truly began to find its own voice. While that alone makes Studio One Ska Fever worthy of further inspection, it's the tracklist - heavy on early scene classics such as "Freedom Sounds", "Marcus Garvey" and "Mad World", as well as lesser known gems and early works from Lee 'Scratch' Perry and the Wailers - that makes is essential listening.
… Read moreIntérprete: Soul Jazz Records
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Review: Soul Jazz Records continues to trawl through the vast archives of Jamaica's Studio One label and its many offshoots. This time round, they're focusing on uplifting, feel-good rocksteady and soulful reggae cuts from the late 1960s and early '70s. As you'd expect, it's an excellent collection that not only showcases classic cuts and well-worn "riddims", but also obscurities and the sort of rare gems that make reggae collectors go weak at the knees. With such stars as Alton Ellis, John Holt, Lee 'Scratch' Perry, the Heptones and Jackie Mittoo all featured, and exhaustive sleeve notes from reggae scholar Rob Chapman, Rocksteady Got Soul is another essential Studio One compilation from the reliable Soul Jazz Records crew.
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Review: Since launching late last year, Harlem Shuffle Records has reissued a string of killer reggae recordings from the 1960s and 70's. Here the imprint offers up its first compilation, a 14-track selection of early reggae, dub and rocksteady hand-picked from the vaults of such legendary labels as Black Swan, Blue Cat, Duke, Doctor Bird, High Note and Trojan. It's a fine and hugely entertaining collection all told, with highlights including the easy, laidback skank of Stranger & Patsy's 'Tell it to Me', the trumpet-laden instrumental shuffle of 'Walk With Des' by Des All Stars, the Hammond-powered dancefloor heaviness of Clancy Collins' 'Brother Moses' and the prototype dub brilliance of 'Black Out' by the Hardy Boys.
… Read moreIntérprete: Juno Recommends Reggae
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Studio One Roots: The Original (20th Anniversary) (blue vinyl 2xLP + MP3 download code)
Cat: SJRLP 056C. Rel: 07 May 21
Review: Soul Jazz Records' Studio One releases are legendary, and for good reason. This 20th Anniversary edition is of one of the most classic of them all, so it rightfully gets a special one-off blue double vinyl pressing. This one set the standard and is jam packed with classics from the almighty reggae roster of master producer Clement 'Sir Coxsone' Dodd. The likes of Freddie McGregor, Willie Williams, Cornell Campbell, Alton Ellis and Devon Russell all feature and contribute to a fine mix of seminal cuts and more rare gems that touch on surreal afro-centric dreams as well as Rasta anthems.
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Review: A true staple of the Soul Jazz compilation canon, Studio One Rockers originally came out in 2001 and has remained an authoritative overview of the Studio One sound ever since. As one of the major powerhouses of Jamaica's music industry during those heady years of ska, rocksteady, reggae and dancehall, Studio One's legacy deserves acknowledgement from anyone with even a passing interest in the music. This collection takes in legends like Horace Andy, Dawn Penn, Johnny Osbourne and Jackie Mittoo, and shines a light on many other iconic artists with that perfect balance of broad appeal and deep-rooted knowledge that Soul Jazz nail when they pull a collection together.
… Read moreIntérprete: Juno Recommends Reggae
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Review: Compiling a slew of tracks that are either impossible to find or which have never been issued, the legendary Jamaican label Studio One have put together a fresh selection of all the best songs recorded by its women artists over the years. Harkening all the way back to the early '60s and through to the '80s, this boundless, romantic blossom of lovers' bass and vox charts both covering and original hits from the likes of Marcia Griffiths, Rita Marley and Hortense Ellis.
… Read moreIntérprete: Mukatsuku Records Chart, Juno Recommends Reggae
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Review: First released way back in 2005, Soul Jazz Records' tribute to the female artists and vocalists who recorded at the legendary Studio One studio in Kingston, Jamaica, returns on CD for a limited time. It's a compilation that's well worth picking up, for two equally valid reasons. Firstly, it features some of Jamaica's greatest female solo singers and vocal groups - the likes of Marcia Griffiths, the Soulettes, Angela Prince and Jennifer Lara. Secondly, the mix of styles on offer - not just rocksteady and roots reggae, but also dub, ska and disco-reggae - delivers an enjoyable lesson in the vibrancy of Jamaican music during the 60s and '70s. Throw in a chunky booklet packed with insightful liner notes, and you have a genuinely must-have compilation.
… Read moreIntérprete: Reggae Mash Ups Tha Dance !
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Reggae Power (reissue) (limited numbered 180 gram audiophile orange vinyl LP)
Cat: MOVLP 3180C. Rel: 01 Nov 22
Review: J.J. Johnson became an acclaimed talent after working on several best-selling rock steady and proto-reggae 45s by the likes of Lee 'Scratch' Perry, the Rulers, Carl Dawkins and the Kingstonians. His productions had never before been collected together until this compilation from Trojan Records in 1969. It showed the reggae master's new and fresh take on the tried and tested sound and was dominated by tunes from well-known and frequent hit-makers the Ethiopians. The likes of Roy Shirley and the J.J. All Stars also feature and are taken from 1968 to 1972.
… Read moreIntérprete: Juno Recommends Reggae
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Review: Harlem Shuffle's third volume of standout rocksteady, boss and early reggae tunes is another jam-packed collection of rare tunes, overlooked delights and hidden joys. Cornerstone labels like Amalgamated, Duke, Gayfeet, Grape, Harry J, Rio, Randy's, Treasure Isle, Upsetter and Trojan are all represented and the sequencing is masterful so that this record tells a real story as it plays out and builds the mood nicely. The results are diverse and paint a fine picture of this golden era of reggae. Here's hoping there are more volumes to come.
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Jackpot Of Hits (limited numbered 180 gram audiophile orange vinyl LP)
Cat: MOVLP 3171C. Rel: 08 Dec 22
Review: Founded in 1966 by Joel Gibson (a.k.a. Joe Gibbs) at his radio and TV repair shop on Beeston Street in Kingston, Jamaica, Amalgamated became one of the fastest-rising labels in correlation with the uprising of Rocksteady music. Their 'Jackpot Of Hits' compilation was originally released three years into the label's existence in 1969, whereby the the compilation was named after one of the label's most hard-hitting 7"s by The Pioneers, 'Jackpot'. Further contributions in the realms of ska, rocksteady and reggae come from Stranger Cole, The Pioneers, and Cool Sticky.
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Reggae Collected (limited numbered 180 gram audiophile coloured vinyl 2xLP + insert)
Cat: MOVLP 3364C. Rel: 03 May 23
Review: Reggae is a broad and deep world with many artists all with their own style. This new collection is compiled from the vast array of Jamaican artists, groups and its diaspora and gets form the genres early days right through its many subtle evolutions. As such it incudes gems from Jimmy Cliff, sonnet cold classics from Third World, Peter Tosh and Toots & The Maytals, some seductive lovers-rock from Dennis Brown, Linton Kwesi Johnson and Gregory Isaacs and and chart topping hit from Althea & Donna in the form of 'Uptown Top Ranking'.
… Read moreIntérprete: Juno Recommends Reggae
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Cat: 342233 6. Rel: 19 Jan 23
Review: There seems to be no end to the number of compilations that Wagram have been working on in the last year or so. They have turned their hand to every genre you can think of and then some more from techno to disco and now to rocksteady. This emotive Jamaican sound hits is peak in the 70s and this collection, subtitled 'Take Place At The Heart Of Rocksteady' showcases plenty of its many great highlights. Justin Hinds & The Dominoes bring the love, The Melodians pine for romance and Desmond Dekker & The Aces offers a brilliantly li-fi and soul drenched sound.
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Review: This legendary compilation from Soul Jazz has seen many iterations, but now it comes out in its most comprehensive glory to date, with versions on vinyl, CD and cassette in tow this January 2023. Charting the very best and funkiest tracks from the revered reggae musical imprint known as Studio One, greats from Jackie Mitto (covering Booker T & The MGs' 'Hang Em High'), Soul Bros (reinterpreting the James Bond theme tune, '007') and Alton Ellis (with the snappy reggae cut 'It's A Shame') render this a highbrow compilation of rare soundtrack cuts, originals and classics.
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Review: Studio One are already undoubtedly the most eminent label and studio to have ever put the reggae of Kingston, Jamaica on the map. As if it wasn't obvious enough, this new 2xLP compiles the most legendary productions to ever ooze from the Studio's walls, thanks to the guidance of producer Clement 'Coxsone' Dodd. Rare music from Horace Andy, Jackie Mittoo and Sound Dimension all abound on this ground-shaking CD, which lies somewhere on the intersection between funk and dub.
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Review: Barely a week goes by without another Soul Jazz compilation, and never are they anything else than superb. This time out we're cerated to another collection of tunes from Kingston's seminal Studio One, but rather than the straight up reggae we're used to, it is more of a melting pot of funk, soul, jazz and dub. All of these tunes were written in the 1970s under the watchful eye of studio chief and producer Clement 'Coxsone' Dodd and there is a wealth of deep, sunny, funk cuts that have more than stood the test of time.
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Cat: ERC 131. Rel: 03 Apr 23
Review: Nowhere Like Here: Love Songs From The Caribbean & Diaspora is a perfectly escapist new double album from Emotional Rescue that has been drawn from the "off kilter digging of archivist, DJ and collector Bruno." It's a sister collection to the Perfect Motion album that focuses on new wave and leftfield pop and is already a cult classic. This lovely album also makes ten years of this fine label and is a tasteful assembled selection perfectly befitting of that occasion from this much-loved imprint. Here's to the next ten years.
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Review: Volume One of For the Love Of You was an instant hit and so it makes sense the irrepressible Athens of the North label has come back with a second volume. Once again this is a collection of soul covers featuring interpretations of Grover Washington Jr., Midnight Star, Meli'sa Morgan and Simply Red and loads more. The music is golden, the soul vibes rich, and the new styles brought to these classics is instantly appealing in a whole new way. As alwayss, this is another superb release from Athens of the North.
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Studio One 007: Licenced To Ska James Bond & Other Film Soundtracks & TV Themes (unmixed CD + booklet)
Cat: 502632 8105154. Rel: 13 Jul 23
Review: A few years ago, Studio One explored the links between Jamaica and James Bond (where the famous fictional spy's creator, Ian Fleming, famously lived) on Studio One 007, a limited-edition box set of seven-inch singles. Now they've revisited and expanded the compilation, adding more ska and rocksteady interpretations of Bond themes (as well as Bond-inspired Jamaican music used on other films of the late 1960s) and the label's usual extensive liner notes. Our picks of a great bunch include the Soul Brothers' ska interpretation of the 'Thunderball' theme song, their collaborative take on the main Bond theme with Jackie Mittoo, a young Lee Perry on the mic (alongside Bob Marley's backing band, the Wailers) on 'Pussy Galore', and Roland Alphonso and the Studio One Orchestra's 'From Russia With Love'.
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Studio One 007: Licenced To Ska James Bond & Other Film Soundtracks & TV Themes (Soundtrack) (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: SJRLP 515. Rel: 13 Jul 23
Review: If you assumed it was possible to live without a ska version of the James Bond theme tune then prepare to be taught one of life's great lessons. Assumption is the mother of all f**k ups, basically. Fear not, though, what was a one-off pressing by Soul Jazz for Record Store Day in 2020 is once again available, only this time on gatefold LP rather than five 7" singles. Perhaps not as authentic or ideal for DJs, nevertheless the contents are just as captivating. Celebrating, in part at least, the bond between Bond and the Caribbean - author Ian Fleming lived on Jamaica and several stories are set in the region, and filmed on said island (Dr No, Live & Let Die, The Man With The Golden Gun, No Time To Die) this is evocative stuff. Stick it on, kick back with a Martini, and picture yourself casing out a mark at some beachside party spot, stunning partner in hand, senses subtly on high alert.
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Review: Soul Jazz returns with another of its supremely assembled and vital compilations, and this one focuses on reggae. Down Beat Special offers a thrilling journey through timeless hits carefully selected from Jamaica's revered Studio One Records, the epitome of reggae excellence. From Michigan and Smiley's 'Nice Up The Dance' to Dawn Penn's 'No, No, No' and The Wailers' 'Simmer Down,' this collection pulsates with iconic tracks. Originally a limited edition 7" box set, this remastered edition boasts 18 rare gems, including works by The Skatalites, Bob Marley, and Horace Andy.
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Review: 'From The Vaults' are fresh collections of dub versions of classic reggae songs from the legendary Jamaican label Studio One, reissued for the present day. In some fashion, be it production or oversight, Studio One founder Clement "Coxsone" Dodd was surely behind these gems and curios, most of which carry the enduring weight and force of history into the present era. Twelve sweet classics play out across the album's two yellow sides, cycling through the vocal and instrumental incantations of Alton Ellis, The Saints, Jennifer Lara, and Marcia Griffiths, and all are mixed with heavy, yet sweetly raw, frequency balance. Soundboys need hardly tweak a knob.
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Review: Studio One keep the wheels turning with their third and latest instalment of the 'From The Vaults' series, spanning the insightful gamut of their most esteemed artistic retainers over the years; be they The Royals, Marcia Griffiths, Alton Ellis, or Count Ossie and his very own Sound Dimension. Classics as they come, the tracks on this LP are both cute and heavy, primed for lovers and system-huggers alike. As should be indicated by the title 'From The Vaults', it's clear Studio One sit on a historic treasure trove of archival recordings in dub and reggae; to sit around twiddling one's thumbs and to not release them in a format such as this, would be a crime against humanity. God's work!
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Cat: DAP 070LP. Rel: 27 Sep 23
Review: As well as it coming on lovely smoky red wax, this first-ever solo album under his own name from Victor Axelrod also comes on original black vinyl. If you don't know his name then rally you probably know his music if you have ever listened to anything put out by Daptone Records. He is a producer, arranger, recording and mixing engineer, and keyboardist who has had a huge hand in the label's many releases over the last two decades. This collection has plenty of his singles from between 2007-2023 as well as some previously unreleased gems from Sugar Minott and Binky Griptite.
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If You Ask Me To: Victor Axelrod Productions For Daptone Records (limited red smokey vinyl LP + MP3 download code (indie exclusive))
Cat: DAP 070LPX. Rel: 20 Sep 23
Review: Victor Axelrod is key to the Daptone Records sound that you most likely know and love even if you arent familiar with his name. He is a producer, arranger, recording and mixing engineer, and keyboardist who has had a vast influence across the imprint's releases of the last 20 years. Amazingly, though, If You Ask Me To is the first ever album he has put out under his own name and it features a collection of his singles released between 2007-2023 next to a load of unreleased gems from Sugar Minott and Binky Griptite. They all show his range and unwavering quality and musicianship.
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Review: It's always a treat hearing reggae and dub renditions of classic songs, and The Beatles have more than enough incredible songs to warrant a re-imagining or 12. This new collection from Jamrock legend Clive Hunt pulls together old versions and new renditions alike, featuring legends like Barry Biggs taking on 'Here Comes The Sun' and The Pioneers' stunning take on 'You Won't See Me'. Rub-A-Dub Soul also welcomes in new generations of talent as Yannis Odua sings 'Revolution' and Danakil takes on 'Hey Jude'. It's no mean feat to pull off covering such globally adored songs, but these singers and players step up to the challenge without missing a beat.
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Review: If you want to add a different festive spin on your yuletide celebrations later this year then look no further than Yard Style Christmas from Dynamic Sounds Jamaica. It offers a fresh take on the festive season by infusing traditional holiday tunes with a vibrant Jamaican flair. The album pulses with reggae rhythms, lively beats, and infectious energy that brings a great sense of spirited celebration. From classic carols to original compositions, each track embodies the warmth and joy of Christmas in the Caribbean with endlessly infectious melodies and uplifting vibes that all pay tribute to the island's rich musical heritage and its ability to bring people together in celebration
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Review: Harlem Shuffle knows what's up when it comes to reggae and few labels did it better than the legendary Trojan Records. The ongoing Hot Sauce series hits a fourth volume here with another red hot mix of gems from Trojan's vast vaults and plenty of classics sit next to a few lesser-known delights. Standouts come thick and fast but include a levied up vibe from The Rulers & The Carib Beats on 'Let My People Go (As The JJ All Stars)', a keys lead wobbler from The Hippy Boys on 'Wondering' and Dennis Alcapone who is in fine form delivery his patois over fat drums on 'Shades Of Hudson.'
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