VP Records announces the release of We Remember Bob Andy, a tribute album featuring 15 artists covering the late Jamaican singer / songwriter’s catalog, scheduled for February 10th, 2023 on CD, vinyl, and all digital streaming platforms.  A Television Jamaica (TVJ) broadcast special will follow on Sunday, February 26th at 9 p.m., featuring Beres Hammond, Tarrus Riley, Nadine Sutherland, Lukie D, Qyor, Sherieta, Duane Stephenson, Romain Virgo, and Kumar, performing songs from the album. This program is presented in … Read entire article »

By Kevin Jackson/Observer writer— Natty King AHEAD of Valentine’s Day on February 14, singer Natty King is sharing his emotions on Empress You Are Mine. The song, released late last month, is produced by Conroy Smith and is featured on Love Star Music’s Reggae’s Still Alive rhythm. “The fans have been saying that they are pleasantly surprised to hear me singing a love song — I guess it’s because I am known for singing songs that deal with social issues — however, … Read entire article »

February is Reggae Month and it’s all about the legends, led by Bob Marley, the king himself. Singer Novel-T pays tribute to the legendary singer/songwriter, who would have turned 78 on February 6, by covering Satisfy My Soul, his 1978 ballad from the Kaya album. Her version, released on January 31, is produced by P And n Publishing, a company owned and operated by her husband, Howard Ricketts. “I love many of Bob’s songs, so it’s hard to … Read entire article »

REAL Love is the latest single from Richie Spice. According to the reggae singer, the song is intended to uplift women. “The song is about real love. In these last days the ladies have been treated cruel so this is a song for them, to uplift all ladies in their day-to-day living because woman is a powerful force,” he said. Produced by the US-based Cryshy Records, Real Love was released January 31, 2023. Richie Spice Real Love is the lead single for … Read entire article »

Annette Brissett, a former member of the all-girl reggae band Steppin’ Razor, is back with a new single titled Mi Gungu Walk. The record is a collaboration done with long time friend and colleague Marcia Griffiths, the woman for whom she penned the hit song I Shall Sing. Mi Gungu Walk was officially released on January 27th, and it comes to us courtesy of Tad’s Record Inc. Brissett wrote and produced the single, which takes aim at people possessing political power, who are known … Read entire article »

Bob Andy Tarrus Riley’s essential version of Bob Andy’s 1969 hit “Desperate Lover” is impressive! The track was produced by Dean Fraser, the man behind Tarrus’s biggest career song “She’s Royal” and essential albums Parables (2006) and Contagious (2009). “Bob Andy was without question one of our greatest songwriters,” says Tarrus Riley. “His songs will last forever. It’s always a joy to work with Dean Fraser in the studio, and the history stands for itself. You can … Read entire article »

By Kediesha Perry/Observer writer— Carlene Davis Gospel artiste Carlene Davis has started the new year with an inspirational track, Highway To Heaven, released on January 13 through VPal Music. The veteran gospel artiste said the response has been favorable. “Even before we did the final mix, we added this song to our performance set list and everyone loved it; the moment the song started everyone would get out their seats dancing and singing along in jubilation and this brought confirmation to … Read entire article »

The cover image released by TLR Music Group/ ADA Worldwide shows ‘Gasms’, a release by Smokey Robinson. NEW YORK (AP):— It’s been nearly a decade since Smokey Robinson’s last album, but new music from the King of Motown is on the horizon. Robinson will release the nine-track album Gasms on April 28, the music legend behind hits like My Girl and The Way You Do the Things You Do announced Friday. Gasms features new songs produced and written by Robinson himself. The former vice president of … Read entire article »

Grammy winning entertainer Mykal Rose has teamed up with reggae artiste Bugle for the song I Give You Love, You Show Me Hate. The song, which was produced by Donsome Records, was released on January 20. Rose, a former member of the award-winning group Black Uhuru, shared how the idea for the song came about.  “The inspiration behind the song came from my experience with a former group member. I never showed that guy any form of grudge or spoke … Read entire article »