Vans OTW x The Blackouts Reggae Compilation
Vans OTW x The Blackouts Link With VP Records On One Mad Compilation Vans OTW and The Blackouts (Ako and Atiba Jefferson) created a free reggae compilation using VP Record’s massive catalog of artists. Since VP is “Miles Ahead In Reggae Music” it was only natural that Ako and Atiba chose them as their base to meticulously select each […]
Mr. Vegas To Sing “Sweet Jamaica” Unplugged
The Dancehall Singer Goes Back To His Reggae Roots On RadioLily.com 2012 isn’t just the Mayan apocalypse. It also marks the 50th anniversary of Jamaican independence—and to mark the occasion, Mr. Vegas will be releasing a hard-hitting double album called Sweet Jamaica. Tomorrow night he’ll preview the album in an exclusive acoustic set streaming live […]
R.I.P. King Stitt
No Matter What The People Say, King Stitt Led The Way Order of merit to the foundation of the music. Yesterday the pioneering DJ King Stitt passed away after a long battle with prostate cancer.
HEAR THIS: Live From The Turntable Club
Dennis Brown, Delroy Wilson & Big Youth With The Soul Syndicate In 1974 What we’re about to do right now is go back. Waaay back. The year is 1974. The place, Kingston Jamaica’s fabulous Turntable Club. Chinna Smith and the Soul Syndicate band are rocking live on the bandstand with King Tubby’s and Errol T […]
The Techniques Top 21
21 Reasons Why The Late Great Winston Riley’s Music Can’t Stop Play (Photo By Luca D’Agostino – Rototom Sunsplash) Late last night came the grim news that Winston Riley—one of the last true living legends in the reggae industry—has died. Riley made musical history both as a singer and a producer over a half-century span. […]
David Rodigan Receives Royal Honor
Reggae Radio Legend To Join “Most Excellent Order Of British Empire” Congratulations to David Rodigan, the legendary UK radio personality who will receive a royal order of chivalry, becoming a member of the “Most Excellent Order of the British Empire” for his contributions to broadcasting. Rodigan has represented all forms of reggae music on British […]
WATCH THIS: Jimmy Cliff “Many Rivers To Cross” LIVE
40 Years After Starring In The Harder They Come, He’s Still Coming Hard As Vivien Goldman observed in her excellent review of Jimmy Cliff’s recent unplugged set at Miss Lily’s Variety, for Mr. Cliff “every night is like a first night.” Standing three feet away from the 63-year-old living legend—watching him strum his guitar and […]
In Memoriam: Leonard Dillon aka The Ethiopian
Ska And Rock Steady Pioneer Flies Away Home The AP is reporting that Leonard Dillon, the founder of the seminal ska and rock steady group The Ethiopians, has died in Jamaica at age 68.
Game, Daz Dillinger & Snoop in Australia
Supafest Flashback Brought To You By The Makers Of Good Fred Oil Listening to Game’s mind-blowing #REDAlbum brought back memories of Supafest this past Spring.
HEAR THIS: Shaggy & Tarrus Riley “Just Another Girl”
Brand New Music From Shaggy’s Upcoming Album Summer In Kingston This Saturday in Kingston, they’ll be blocking off the streets for Shaggy’s album release party and the premiere of his new video for the single “Sugar Cane.” You’ve already heard that catchy summer-time scorcher, but we’ve got the exclusive preview of the extra-heavy lead cut […]
WATCH THIS: K’La “All Your Love”
Turn Your Lights Down Low, K’La The Lyricist Wants To Let It All Go K’la The Lyricist is the hottest thing to come out of Gary Indiana, since Michael, Janet, and Tito headed for Hollywood.
HEAR THIS: Shabba Ranks “None A Dem”
Big Dutty Stinkin Shabba Puts Some Likkle Prentice DJs In Check Some of y’all mouseclick selectors don’t remember the days when playing sound meant posting up at the 45 shop each and every week. And whenever a fresh Shabba Ranks selection hit the market, you knew you had to pick up two copies just to […]