By Maria Jackson—     It has been said that ‘all songs sound better on a reggae rhythm’. Taddy P‘s remix of James Ingram’s She Loves Me (The Best That I Can Be), is a testament to that fact. Performed by singer-songwriter Richie Stephens, the reggae remix, which was officially released on March 29th, is now available on all streaming platforms. Taddy P‘s years of experience in the industry has given him access to some of the finest musicians in the business. … Read entire article »

Whenever family, friends, or associates face challenges, Sone G usually points them to spirituality to deal with their difficulties. That is what he did recently when someone close sought his advice. Their interaction prompted him to write Find A Way, a song released on March 8. It is produced by Joey 2 Kool of Guyana, who has worked extensively with dancehall star Dexta Daps. “This song was written because I was moved by a close friend of mine … Read entire article »

Reggae and Dancehall superstar PATRA returns to music airwaves with the song “Tender Touch.”  The highly anticipated single is a smooth reggae-infused single with sultry vocals encapsulating Patra’s signature style, while highlighting her evolution as an artist. About the single PATRA says “It’s all about sensuality, love, and tenderness – no daggering, that’s about it.”. Exploring love and intimacy, PATRA’s lyrics evoke vulnerability and passion. It was produced by PATRA and accompanied by musical greats Mr. Dean Fraser, Kirk … Read entire article »

  A recording artiste since the 1980s, Peter G says the experience has taught him a lot about selecting what rhythms to record on. With a flood of dancehall-reggae beats released annually, that can be a tough process. The veteran singer’s latest song is Not Taking No. The track was recorded on producer Hopeton Lindo’s Favorite Rhythm and was released in February by Irie Pen Records. In a recent interview with the Jamaica Observer, he spoke about his method for rhythm selection. “My usual approach … Read entire article »

Singer/songwriter/musician Hezron Clarke’s latest single,“Natural Woman”, is a heartfelt tribute to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024. The poignant lyrics heard in “Nachral Ooman” (the Jamaican patois spelling for “natural woman”) written and performed by Hezron and produced by Tad’s Record, were inspired by the instinctive nurturing and resilience possessed by the strong women in Hezron’s life, including his wife and mother, female friends and colleagues, and women all over the world who … Read entire article »

Legendary reggae singer Mykal Rose is back for more in 2024 with the release of his new single “SENSI,” alongside reggae rocker Skygrass. Released on the Future Sound of Reggae imprint, “SENSI” is a torch-passing remix of the hit song Sensimilla, made famous in 1980, by Mykal Rose, as lead singer of the Grammy-winning, Black Uhuru. The single is available from Friday, February 23, followed by the release of The Future Sound of Reggae Vol. 3 … Read entire article »

Veteran crooner Ken Boothe has released a new track for his catalog. Out of Tribal Global Records, it is produced by Kieran C Murray. Taken from the Jamaica Sings Robert Burns project, Ken Boothe delivers a unique and powerful version of a 239-year-old song from Scotland in a sensational intercultural fusion of Jamaican reggae music and Scottish traditional song. In 1786 Robert Burns, the world-famous national poet of Scotland, booked a ticket for a ship’s passage to Jamaica to go … Read entire article »

Some years ago, during a recording session in Jamaica, Jimi D had a discussion with one of the studio engineers who made an interesting observation. “He said to me, ‘you know you would a have couple hit chune inna Jamaica if you never leave?’ This was something I felt too,” said the Atlanta-based artist. That discussion took place at Leggo Recording Studio in downtown Kingston, where tracks for hit songs by Dennis Brown and Gregory Isaacs have … Read entire article »

By Kevin Jackson/Observer writer— Both the Bob Marley: One Love (soundtrack) and Bob Marley: One Love (music inspired by the film — various artists projects) have entered the Billboard Reggae chart. The soundtrack features 17 tracks performed by Bob Marley and the Wailers and were culled from the albums Catch a Fire, Burnin, Rastaman Vibration, Exodus, and Kaya. The set entered the chart at #9. Meanwhile, the music inspired by the film album has seven tracks and features songs by Skip Marley, … Read entire article »

When Adolph “Addy” Small migrated to the United States from Jamaica 53 years ago, the Civil Rights Movement in that country was still in full cry. He was shocked to see the conditions many black people lived in.  It inspired him to write the poem, Black Woman Anthem because a significant number of the downtrodden were female. It was recently recorded as a song by singer Michael Dawkins.  Released in late November, it is produced by the … Read entire article »