TWO-TIME GRAMMY-NOMINATED ARTIST JULIAN “JUJU” MARLEY CONNECTS WITH PRODUCER ALEXX ANTAEUS (EARTH, WIND & FIRE, ROLLING STONES, JAH VINCI, YAKSTA) AGAIN FOR THE BRAND NEW SINGLE “ROLL,” OUT NOW ON ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS VIA MONOM RECORDS / DIGITAL MINDS.  THE REGGAETON-FLAVORED ANTHEM OF PERSEVERANCE GOT ITS WORLD PREMIERE ON BOB MARLEY’S TUFF GONG RADIO ON SIRIUSXM LAST WEEK, JUST MOMENTS AFTER JULIAN TOOK THE STAGE HALF-WAY AROUND THE GLOBE TO PERFORM AT THE FIFA FAN FESTIVAL … Read entire article »

Three years ago, Timmy Love approached Luciano to record Love & Unity, a song addressing the ills of the world. While the song was recorded, it was not released until recently. Timmy Love Love, a singer/bassist based in Connecticut, believes this is the appropriate time to hear the song’s message. “I strongly, strongly believe that this is the perfect time to drop this song as the world is slowly coming back from the (Covid-19) pandemic, war in Ukraine, the attack on democracy in … Read entire article »

Mello, relaxing and refreshing are some of the words used to summarize what’s felt when listening to Dean Fraser’s 16-track album, Nyabingi Christmas. The pulsating sound of the African drums, coupled with the melodies played by the wind instruments – led by Jamaican saxophone guru Dean Fraser – is all anyone need this time of year.  The LP, which was produced by Fraser and Tad A. Dawkins Jnr., features some of our most treasured Christmas carols. Felice Navidad, Deck The Halls, Long Time Ago, Do … Read entire article »

Belinda Brady While in a recording session with Robbie Shakespeare some years ago, singer Belinda Brady got some advice from the legendary bassist/producer that has stuck with her.“I asked him if he was a reggae producer and he turned to me and said, that he is a musician and creator of all music, not just reggae. Even though my foundation is in reggae, I feel the same way. I never understood that fully until he broke it down … Read entire article »

Known as the first female reggae dance hall group,Worl-A-Girl is a hip hop and R&B-influenced dancehall reggae group, formed in 1991. The group is back in thestudio recording their new project with legendary producer Sidney Mills (BDP, Steel Pulse, Spimusicinc). The newCD will feature reggae, dancehall, and afrobeat, with several collaborations! Through the years, they released solo projects and worked with producers worldwide, while also raising theirfamilies. The ladies had always intended to perform as … Read entire article »

Laury Webb Reggae artist/model and actor Laury Webb is fulfilling a 30 yr dream by releasing his latest single “You Make Me Feel Brand New”, a cover of the classic song by The Stylistics. Laury released this single as a tribute to his new wife but also to a childhood friend who passed away. They sang it together in a group when they were kids. “You Make Me Feel Brand New” by Laury Webb is out for release on 28th November.. … Read entire article »

Wayne Lyrics Although scorned by some music pundits as the decade dancehall/reggae lost its way to ‘slackness’, the 1980s were still a good time for the roots and culture singer. One of that era’s survivors, Wayne Lyrics stays true to form on I Conquered, his latest album,  which was released in October.  He got his start on sound systems in his native St. Mary parish and Spanish Town where he called home for several years. Lyrics, who began recording … Read entire article »

By Howard Campbell/Observer senior writer— Kashief Lindo RELEASED in 1972, The Coldest Days Of My Life hears The Chi-Lites at their harmonious best. Kashief Lindo, a big fan of soul music from that era, puts a reggae spin on a classic song produced by his father Willie Lindo. The lovers’ rock ballad is scheduled for release on November 25 by Heavy Beat Records, the Florida-based company owned by the Lindos. “What I love about music from the 70s are the melodies … Read entire article »

Smile Today is the latest single from Hezron‘s M.O.A.M (Man On A Mission) album, released in the summer – August 19 – via Tad’s Record Inc. This upbeat ska fused song is exactly what we all need to hear right now. On this one Hezron tells the story of a man who is struggling financially; someone who by all accounts seems dissatisfied with the direction his life is going in. However, despite all the obstacles he is faced with, he refuses to surrender to … Read entire article »

New Instant Classic From Beres Hammond… Beres Hammond, the Lover’s Rock icon with the quintessential voice that fans worldwide hold above all others in the genre, delivers a new instant classic ballad for fans entitled “I Need Your Love.” Conveying the sentiment of love from a man to his special lady, Beres’s flawless performance holds true to his signature vocals and poetic ability to tell beautiful stories of love.  The artist’s newest single holds him in luster as one of … Read entire article »