Articles Comments

CLINTON LINDSAY » Entries tagged with "Tyrone Taylor"

TYRONE TAYLOR’S “TOTALLY TYRONE” IS THE FIRST RELEASE FROM TUFF GONG’S “MASTER’S VAULT” SERIES!

   Tuff Gong International is launching its “Masters Vault” series with the release of an album by popular reggae crooner Tyrone Taylor. Originally recorded and released in 1994 the album entitled Totally Tyrone has been remastered and is available today at all DSP outlets and on CD.  Taylor is known and loved by reggae music fans for being one of the most soulful singers of his generation, a major accolade considering that era boasts iconic reggae talents Dennis Brown and Gregory Isaacs,and “Totally Tyrone” represents some of his best work. The album was executive produced by Cedella Marley who signed Tyrone Taylor to a three- album deal soon after becoming CEO of Tuff Gong in 1993. “Running a record company while also being a performer gave me a certain perspective about the kind … Read entire article »

Filed under: GUEST RUNDOWNS

SINGER/SONGWRITER DUANE STEPHENSON TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “DANGEROUSLY ROOTS” SEPTEMBER 23!

SINGER/SONGWRITER DUANE STEPHENSON TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “DANGEROUSLY ROOTS” SEPTEMBER 23!

   Duane Stephenson— SINGER/songwriter Duane Stephenson is slated to release his 15-track album, Dangerously Roots, on September 23. This is Stephenson’s third album. He released his debut August Town in 2007 followed by Black Gold in 2010. He spoke about Dangerously Roots in an interview with the Jamaica Observer yesterday. “The content is similar (to his previous sets) as I sing about the same topics. However, it is more hardcore in terms of the rhythm as more drum and bass … Read entire article »

Filed under: GUEST RUNDOWNS

CD REVIEW: THE BEST OF JOE FRASER VOL.2

CD REVIEW: THE BEST OF JOE FRASER VOL.2

Review by Marlon Burrell About five years has gone by since the first volume of “The Best of Joe Fraser.” We are due for another, and if you are a fan of productions from Lloyd A. Campbell’s Joe Fraser label, you won’t be disappointed. This compilation is filled with hits of the past and present. Most of these songs weren’t massive hits, but there are some absolute gems here. The selections here represent a span of … Read entire article »

Filed under: CD REVIEWS