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Misty In Roots celebrate five decades by reissuing 'Live At The Counter Eurovision 79'. The long-lost classic returns on fresh vinyl, cassette and digital. Collectors can aim for the deluxe red edition, limited to 500, with a 7" featuring 'City Runnings' and 'Cry Out' plus a numbered poster.
Reissue: Misty In Roots - Live At The Counter Eurovision 79 (50th Anniversary Edition) | Reissue | Reggae Vibes
Reissue: Misty In Roots - Live At The Counter Eurovision 79 (50th Anniversary Edition) | Returns on vinyl, plus cassette and digital.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Misty In Roots celebrate five decades by reissuing 'Live At The Counter Eurovision 79'. The long-lost classic returns on fresh vinyl, cassette and digital. Collectors can aim for the deluxe red edition, limited to 500, with a 7" featuring 'City Runnings' and 'Cry Out' plus a numbered poster.
The #review looks at the 1979 debut from Massive Dread, recorded at Tubby’s with players like Sly and Robbie, Ansel Collins and Deadly Headley. It blends roots energy with early dancehall grit. Tunes like 'Black Is A Natural Fact' and 'Economical System' show how strong that moment still sounds now.
Review | Massive Dread - Massive Dread | Reggae Vibes
Massive Dread - Massive Dread | The deejay's first album is for anyone who loves the moment where roots meets early dancehall.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The #review looks at the 1979 debut from Massive Dread, recorded at Tubby’s with players like Sly and Robbie, Ansel Collins and Deadly Headley. It blends roots energy with early dancehall grit. Tunes like 'Black Is A Natural Fact' and 'Economical System' show how strong that moment still sounds now.
Read about A.J. Brown’s push back into the charts with 'Dancehall Ball', produced by Danny Breakenridge. Brown taps into a lovers rock and rock steady feel while keeping the strength he brings to Third World. His solo voice stays clear and confident, shaped by years of touring and classic recordings
A.J. Brown: From Third World to Solo Spotlight | News | Reggae Vibes
A.J. Brown: From Third World to Solo Spotlight with his latest single "Dancehall Ball", produced by Danny Breakenridge.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Read about A.J. Brown’s push back into the charts with 'Dancehall Ball', produced by Danny Breakenridge. Brown taps into a lovers rock and rock steady feel while keeping the strength he brings to Third World. His solo voice stays clear and confident, shaped by years of touring and classic recordings
Reggae Vibes Spotify Playlist #146 | Check out this brand-new playlist! It's a mix of fresh, brand-new tunes, all your favorite reggae classics, deep dub sounds, and a stack of other musical treasures. Crank it up and catch a vibe! #Spotify #Reggae #dancehall #Dub #ReggaeClassics #jimmycliff
Reggae Vibes Spotify Playlist #146 | New Playlist | Reggae Vibes
Reggae Vibes Spotify Playlist #146- Picks Of The Week. A playlist of tunes released in the previous week and several other goodies.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Reggae Vibes Spotify Playlist #146 | Check out this brand-new playlist! It's a mix of fresh, brand-new tunes, all your favorite reggae classics, deep dub sounds, and a stack of other musical treasures. Crank it up and catch a vibe! #Spotify #Reggae #dancehall #Dub #ReggaeClassics #jimmycliff
#Review The reissue of Delroy Wilson’s 'Lovers’ Rock' brings his 1978 set back in style. You hear Channel One’s magic, from 'Keep Out Of My Life' to his takes on 'Live And Learn' and 'I Can’t Change Your Ways'. The bonus tracks round it out nicely and remind you why jis voice still carries today.
Review | Delroy Wilson - Lovers' Rock | Reggae Vibes
Delroy Wilson - Lovers' Rock | A much-anticipated reissue of Delroy's 1978 album, collecting several of his prime 1970s efforts.
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November 30, 2025 at 9:20 AM
#Review The reissue of Delroy Wilson’s 'Lovers’ Rock' brings his 1978 set back in style. You hear Channel One’s magic, from 'Keep Out Of My Life' to his takes on 'Live And Learn' and 'I Can’t Change Your Ways'. The bonus tracks round it out nicely and remind you why jis voice still carries today.
Big moves this week. Chronixx climbs from position 4 to number 1 with 'Exile'. Bulby York rises to #2 and Green Lion & Roots Radics hit number 3. New sets from The 18th Parallel & Roberto Sánchez, Dillinger, Lee Scratch Perry, Delroy Wilson, and Hollie Cook give the chart a fresh spark. Pure vibes!
Reggae Vibes Album Top 20 | November 30 | 2025
Reggae Vibes Top 20 / November 30, 2025 | Jesse Royal's album dropped to #4 after Chronixx's set, 'Exile,' took the top spot.
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November 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Big moves this week. Chronixx climbs from position 4 to number 1 with 'Exile'. Bulby York rises to #2 and Green Lion & Roots Radics hit number 3. New sets from The 18th Parallel & Roberto Sánchez, Dillinger, Lee Scratch Perry, Delroy Wilson, and Hollie Cook give the chart a fresh spark. Pure vibes!
#Review Hollie Cook returns with ‘Shy Girl’, a warm and confident set reviewed by Norman Darwen. Her vocals feel richer and the songs carry emotional weight. Highlights include ‘Ooh Baby’, the rootsy ‘Night Night’ with Horseman, and the strong pull of ‘Frontline’. A fine addition to her catalogue.
Review | Hollie Cook - Shy Girl | Reggae Vibes
Hollie Cook - Shy Girl | According to Norman Darwen, Hollie Cook understands lover's rock and proves it on this beautiful album.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
#Review Hollie Cook returns with ‘Shy Girl’, a warm and confident set reviewed by Norman Darwen. Her vocals feel richer and the songs carry emotional weight. Highlights include ‘Ooh Baby’, the rootsy ‘Night Night’ with Horseman, and the strong pull of ‘Frontline’. A fine addition to her catalogue.
Total Hip Replacement returns with ‘In Dub’, a set of eight fresh versions shaped by Aldubb, MF DUB, Dubvisionist, Dr. Markuse, Oliver Frost, and Dubmatix. The band’s warm, soulful style opens up even more in these reworks, stretching the tunes into deeper, spacious territory.
New release: Total Hip Replacement - In Dub | Release | Reggae Vibes
New release: Total Hip Replacement - In Dub | Features eight versions from producers who know how to push a tune into new territory.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Total Hip Replacement returns with ‘In Dub’, a set of eight fresh versions shaped by Aldubb, MF DUB, Dubvisionist, Dr. Markuse, Oliver Frost, and Dubmatix. The band’s warm, soulful style opens up even more in these reworks, stretching the tunes into deeper, spacious territory.
Keznamdi and Masicka stay at #1 with 'Forever Grateful'. Richie Stephens rises to 2 and Protoje slips to 3. Turbulence moves to 4 and D'Angel and Khago take position 5. Two tracks fall out, replaced by Aiesha Barrett’s 'Jamaica Strong' at 22 and Dona V’s 'Truly' at 25.
Jamaica's Reggae Chart - Top 25 Singles | November 28-December 4 | 2025 - Reggae Vibes
Jamaica's Reggae Chart Top 25 is compiled by Richard “Richie B” Burgess, Jamaica based veteran Broadcaster and Entertainment Personality.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Keznamdi and Masicka stay at #1 with 'Forever Grateful'. Richie Stephens rises to 2 and Protoje slips to 3. Turbulence moves to 4 and D'Angel and Khago take position 5. Two tracks fall out, replaced by Aiesha Barrett’s 'Jamaica Strong' at 22 and Dona V’s 'Truly' at 25.
The Top 5 shakes up as 'You Remind Me' rises to #2 and Valiant climbs to 3 with 'All Ova'. Vybz Kartel drops to 4 while 'Paradox Pt 2' stays firm at 5. The big new entry is 'Boom Body' from Shaggy, Akon and Aidonia at 24, with several longtime tracks sliding out of the upper tier.
Jamaica's Dancehall Chart - Top 25 Singles | November 28-December 4 | 2025 - Reggae Vibes
Jamaica's Dancehall Chart Top 25 is compiled by Richard “Richie B” Burgess, Jamaica based veteran Broadcaster and Entertainment Personality.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The Top 5 shakes up as 'You Remind Me' rises to #2 and Valiant climbs to 3 with 'All Ova'. Vybz Kartel drops to 4 while 'Paradox Pt 2' stays firm at 5. The big new entry is 'Boom Body' from Shaggy, Akon and Aidonia at 24, with several longtime tracks sliding out of the upper tier.
#review The ERM All Stars bring a warm, playful touch to the season with their new LP 'A Reggae Christmas'. Twelve classics get fresh rhythms, with Omar Perry echoing a hint of Jacob Miller and Anne Foesser adding softer tones. It ends with a lively ska cut of 'Christmas Feeling Ska'.
Review | ERM All Stars - A Reggae Christmas | Reggae Vibes
ERM All Stars - A Reggae Christmas | This festive collection takes timeless Christmas songs and reimagines them in reggae & ska style.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:56 PM
#review The ERM All Stars bring a warm, playful touch to the season with their new LP 'A Reggae Christmas'. Twelve classics get fresh rhythms, with Omar Perry echoing a hint of Jacob Miller and Anne Foesser adding softer tones. It ends with a lively ska cut of 'Christmas Feeling Ska'.
This Double 12" Spin highlights Yellowman and Fathead in peak form with ‘I’m Getting Divorced’ and ‘Natty Dread Thing’, then shifts to Little John on George Phang’s tough mid-80s productions. Both singles bring back the raw spirit of early dancehall and the talent that shaped the sound.
Double 12" Spin #65 -Yellowman/Fathead & Little John-
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November 27, 2025 at 10:11 PM
This Double 12" Spin highlights Yellowman and Fathead in peak form with ‘I’m Getting Divorced’ and ‘Natty Dread Thing’, then shifts to Little John on George Phang’s tough mid-80s productions. Both singles bring back the raw spirit of early dancehall and the talent that shaped the sound.
#Review Michel Conci reviews Stranjah Miller’s ‘Lawless’ and ‘Move Mountain’, highlighting his mix of New Roots, modern Reggae and playful Dancehall. His tunnely baritone, catchy choruses and conscious lyrics stand out. Both albums show a growing artist with a clear voice and plenty of strong ideas.
Review | Stranjah Miller - Lawless / Move Mountain | Reggae Vibes
Stranjah Miller - Lawless / Move Mountain | These two albums from 2020 include several good and catchy songs.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:46 PM
#Review Michel Conci reviews Stranjah Miller’s ‘Lawless’ and ‘Move Mountain’, highlighting his mix of New Roots, modern Reggae and playful Dancehall. His tunnely baritone, catchy choruses and conscious lyrics stand out. Both albums show a growing artist with a clear voice and plenty of strong ideas.
#Reissue Horace Andy’s 1972 debut ‘Skylarking’ gets a fresh reissue and the tunes sound cleaner than they’ve been in years. ‘Fever’, ‘Every Tongue Shall Tell’, ‘Got To Be Sure’ and more show why this album set his long career in motion. A strong reminder of how natural his voice still feels today.
Reissue: Horace Andy – Skylarking | Reissue | Reggae Vibes
Reissue: Horace Andy – Skylarking | Originally released in 1972, The singer's debut album has been restored and freshly pressed.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
#Reissue Horace Andy’s 1972 debut ‘Skylarking’ gets a fresh reissue and the tunes sound cleaner than they’ve been in years. ‘Fever’, ‘Every Tongue Shall Tell’, ‘Got To Be Sure’ and more show why this album set his long career in motion. A strong reminder of how natural his voice still feels today.
#Interview | A 2006 talk with Rico Rodriguez by interviewer Peter I. He looks back at West Kingston, Alpha Boys School and his late fifties link with Don Drummond. Rico describes following Don up to Wareika Hills to study and play. The rest is history, read all about it!
Interview with Rico Rodriguez | Reggae Vibes
Interview with Rico Rodriguez | In-depth interview from Peter I with the man who cut a landmark album for Island Records in the mid-'70s.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
#Interview | A 2006 talk with Rico Rodriguez by interviewer Peter I. He looks back at West Kingston, Alpha Boys School and his late fifties link with Don Drummond. Rico describes following Don up to Wareika Hills to study and play. The rest is history, read all about it!
#CoverCulture | Jerry Jones arrived in Kingston for a one-week gig and ended up cutting a reggae version of ‘Compared To What’ with Coxsone Dodd. The original, written by Gene McDaniels and first recorded by Les McCann, later became a powerful protest anthem. Both takes hit hard in their own way.
Cover Culture: Jerry Jones / Les McCann - Compared To What | Cover Culture | Reggae Vibes
Cover Culture: Jerry Jones / Les McCann - Compared To What | Which one resonates with you the most? The original or the cover?
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November 26, 2025 at 9:48 PM
#CoverCulture | Jerry Jones arrived in Kingston for a one-week gig and ended up cutting a reggae version of ‘Compared To What’ with Coxsone Dodd. The original, written by Gene McDaniels and first recorded by Les McCann, later became a powerful protest anthem. Both takes hit hard in their own way.
Jimmy Cliff’s passing feels heavy. His songs like 'Many Rivers to Cross' and his role in 'The Harder They Come' shaped how the world discovered Jamaican music. Six decades of heart, grit, and uplift. We lost a true cultural ambassador, but the music he gave us will keep guiding us. RIEP Jimmy.
Jimmy Cliff - Reggae's global ambassador passed away | News | Reggae Vibes
Jimmy Cliff - Reggae's global ambassador passed away on November 24 at age 81, after a seizure and pneumonia.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Jimmy Cliff’s passing feels heavy. His songs like 'Many Rivers to Cross' and his role in 'The Harder They Come' shaped how the world discovered Jamaican music. Six decades of heart, grit, and uplift. We lost a true cultural ambassador, but the music he gave us will keep guiding us. RIEP Jimmy.
#Review | Dillinger’s voice echoes in and out on this dub set, riding classic Niney cuts with the Soul Syndicate pushing tight, rootsy riddims. Scientist and Errol Thompson shape the sound with authority. You hear echoes of Undying Love, Stars, and Ten To One, all pulled together with real spirit.
Review | Dillinger - Dub To One | Reggae Vibes
Dillinger - Dub To One | This release works as the dub companion to Dillinger’s deejay album Ten To One, produced by Niney the Observer.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:43 AM
#Review | Dillinger’s voice echoes in and out on this dub set, riding classic Niney cuts with the Soul Syndicate pushing tight, rootsy riddims. Scientist and Errol Thompson shape the sound with authority. You hear echoes of Undying Love, Stars, and Ten To One, all pulled together with real spirit.
We went back to the December ’75 charts and compared them with September. You can hear the scene shifting, from The Mighty Diamonds and Bob Marley running the singles to heavy LPs like 'Step Forward Youth', 'Pick A Dub' and 'Thriller'. Both playlists are up so you can dive straight into the vibe.
Black Music Magazine Charts | December | 1975
Black Music Magazine Charts December 1975 | Revive December 1975's reggae scene with Black Music Magazine's Top Ten singles & LPs. Enjoy!
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November 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
We went back to the December ’75 charts and compared them with September. You can hear the scene shifting, from The Mighty Diamonds and Bob Marley running the singles to heavy LPs like 'Step Forward Youth', 'Pick A Dub' and 'Thriller'. Both playlists are up so you can dive straight into the vibe.
#Review | 'Word Sound Power' shows Nyle Banks in full control. He brings together Sizzla, Capleton, Lutan Fyah, Sanchez, Pressure, Kmetik Nyne and Perfect Giddimani, and the mix feels tight. 'Concrete Jungle' hits deep, 'Something For You' lifts the tone, and 'I'm Bless' closes with heart.
Review | Nyle Banks - Word Sound Power | Reggae Vibes
Nyle Banks - Word Sound Power | Read Norman Darwen's review of Nyle's latest set, featuring Sizzla, Capleton, Sanchez and others.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
#Review | 'Word Sound Power' shows Nyle Banks in full control. He brings together Sizzla, Capleton, Lutan Fyah, Sanchez, Pressure, Kmetik Nyne and Perfect Giddimani, and the mix feels tight. 'Concrete Jungle' hits deep, 'Something For You' lifts the tone, and 'I'm Bless' closes with heart.
'Forever Grateful' rises to #1 as 'Feel It' shifts to position 2. 'Special Lady' moves into 3, followed by 'Out There' at 4 and 'Call Me' at 5. One dropout this week: Yaksta’s 'Pon Di Island'. New entry: 'Holy Father' debuts at 23 and adds a fresh spark to the chart.
Jamaica's Reggae Chart - Top 25 Singles | November 21-27 | 2025 - Reggae Vibes
Jamaica's Reggae Chart Top 25 is compiled by Richard “Richie B” Burgess, Jamaica based veteran Broadcaster and Entertainment Personality.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
'Forever Grateful' rises to #1 as 'Feel It' shifts to position 2. 'Special Lady' moves into 3, followed by 'Out There' at 4 and 'Call Me' at 5. One dropout this week: Yaksta’s 'Pon Di Island'. New entry: 'Holy Father' debuts at 23 and adds a fresh spark to the chart.
'Autocrat' steps up to #1 as 'I Know' shifts to position 2. 'You Remind Me' holds 3, with 'All Ova' and 'Paradox Pt 2' rounding out the Top 5. One dropout this week: Kranium’s 'Still Alive'. New entries: 'New Gears (Remix)' at 24 and 'Currency' at 25.
Jamaica's Dancehall Chart - Top 25 Singles | November 21-27 | 2025 - Reggae Vibes
Jamaica's Dancehall Chart Top 25 is compiled by Richard “Richie B” Burgess, Jamaica based veteran Broadcaster and Entertainment Personality.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
'Autocrat' steps up to #1 as 'I Know' shifts to position 2. 'You Remind Me' holds 3, with 'All Ova' and 'Paradox Pt 2' rounding out the Top 5. One dropout this week: Kranium’s 'Still Alive'. New entries: 'New Gears (Remix)' at 24 and 'Currency' at 25.
#Review This set takes you back to Lee Perry’s bold 1972 run, where early Dub ideas started to show and the mix of legends and lesser-known voices kept things fresh. The Upsetters, Max Romeo, Augustus Pablo, Junior Byles and more turn the collection into a lively snapshot of Perry’s evolving sound.
Review | Various - Lee 'Scratch' Perry Presents Black Man's Time: The Jamaican Upsetters Singles 1972 Chapter 1 | Reggae Vibes
Various - Lee 'Scratch' Perry Presents Black Man's Time: The Jamaican Upsetters Singles 1972 Chapter 1. Collection of pre-Black Ark material.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:10 AM
#Review This set takes you back to Lee Perry’s bold 1972 run, where early Dub ideas started to show and the mix of legends and lesser-known voices kept things fresh. The Upsetters, Max Romeo, Augustus Pablo, Junior Byles and more turn the collection into a lively snapshot of Perry’s evolving sound.
Omar Perry links with Conquering Sound for 'Ganja Anthem', a tune that keeps things honest and calls out the double standards still thrown at the herb. It’s simple, grounded, and rooted in the same spirit that shaped so much reggae before it. A clear voice, standing firm.
New release: Omar Perry & Conquering Sound - Ganja Anthem | Release | Reggae Vibes
New release: Omar Perry & Conquering Sound - Ganja Anthem | This is the first studio link-up between the Jamaican singer and the French crew.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Omar Perry links with Conquering Sound for 'Ganja Anthem', a tune that keeps things honest and calls out the double standards still thrown at the herb. It’s simple, grounded, and rooted in the same spirit that shaped so much reggae before it. A clear voice, standing firm.
Stingray Records pulled up six Alton Ellis recordings from their archive, including ‘Don’t Say Goodbye’ on a fresh cut of the ‘Danger In Your Eyes’ riddim. You also get ‘Jah Make Me Stronger’, ‘Look In Your Eyes’, ‘Don’t Go’, plus updated versions of ‘I Dig You Baby’ and ‘Baby Now That I Found You’.
New release: Alton Ellis OD @ Stingray Studio | Release | Reggae Vibes
New release: Alton Ellis OD @ Stingray Studio | A warm reminder of why Alton’s voice still hits straight to the heart.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Stingray Records pulled up six Alton Ellis recordings from their archive, including ‘Don’t Say Goodbye’ on a fresh cut of the ‘Danger In Your Eyes’ riddim. You also get ‘Jah Make Me Stronger’, ‘Look In Your Eyes’, ‘Don’t Go’, plus updated versions of ‘I Dig You Baby’ and ‘Baby Now That I Found You’.