Crafting Reggae Magic: Junior Murvin’s Unseen Junior Masterpiece ‘Cool Down The Heat’
#juniormurvin #vinyl #indiemusic Heralded in the reggae world, Junior Murvin, famously known for his 1976 chart-topper “Police and Thieves,” crafted a unique musical path that reverberates even today. Producing timeless reggae music was second nature to this Jamaican virtuoso, who was born in Saint James Parish roughly around 1946. After moving to Port A
Wayne Smith Introduces the Digital Era to Reggae – Under Me Sleng Teng
#waynesmith #vinyl #indiemusic In the sphere of music, transformation is an age-old occurrence. This transformative feature became more visible in the mid-eighties when Wayne Smith, a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist, created colossal waves with his track “Under Me Sleng Teng”. Smith, who was born on December 5th, 1965, was a renowned artist
The Echo of Tribesman: The Rebirth of ‘The Tribe / Finsbury Park’ in the Music Scene
#tribesman #vinyl #indiemusic As 1979 dawned, a new sound reverberated across the UK music scene. Rising band Tribesman introduced their distinct fusion of styles and themes into the reggae genre with the release of their seminal tracks ‘The Tribe’ and ‘Finsbury Park’. Now, nearly four decades after its initial reception, the album, i
The Birth of a New Age of Dub: Adrian Sherwood’s Album “The Collapse of Everything” 2025
#adriansherwood #vinyl #indiemusic Celebrated English music producer, Adrian Sherwood, known for his innovative approach to the dub music genre, made his mark in the music industry in 2025 with a groundbreaking full-length album: “The Collapse of Everything.” This album, his first solo record in thirteen years and the fourth in an illustrious career that
Unveiling the Rhythmic Clampdown: The Kevin Fingier Collective’s Dazzling Discography
#kevinfingier #vinyl #indiemusic The year 2025 was marked by the resurgence of Argentine prodigy Kevin Fingier, who released the acclaimed single ‘Comin’ Home Baby / Leaving Samsara’ under his label Fingier Records, a subsidiary of Acid Jazz. Fingier’s display of his Jamaican-influenced roots crafted a unique album that highlights a b
Exploring the Classics of 2019’s Studio One Showcase 45 Album
#studioone #vinyl #indiemusic ‘Studio One Showcase 45’ is an album that has left an indelible mark on the reggae music scene since its release in 2019. A compilation brought to you by Soul Jazz Records, known for their meticulous curation of reggae music. This album stands as a testimony to their commitment to preserving the […]
The 1980 Masterpiece: Black Ash Dub by Sly & The Revolutionaires
#sly&therevolutionaires #vinyl #indiemusic The 1980s saw the immense rise in popularity of a revolutionary reggae group by the name of Sly & The Revolutionaries. Vocalists Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespear lead the charge, blending their talent with that of some of the most gifted names in Jamaica’s rich pool of reggae musicians. Their craftsman
Reviving the Golden Era of Reggae in “Soul Jazz Records presents: 200% DYNAMITE! Ska, Soul, Rocksteady, Funk & Dub in Jamaica”
#souljazzrecords #vinyl #indiemusic The year 2023 is all set to reverberate with the reverbs and echoes of Ska, Soul, Rocksteady, Funk, and Dub that once defined Jamaican music. Soul Jazz Records, a London based label helmed by Stuart Baker, is taking us on a nostalgic journey with the re-vinyl release of the compilation “200% DYNAMITE! […]
Soul Jazz Records’ Rastafari: The Dreads Enter Babylon – A Landmark Compilation Now Available on Limited Edition Vinyl
#souljazzrecords #vinyl #indiemusic Soul Jazz Records, renowned for its eclectic catalog spanning genres from reggae to jazz, has once again delivered a monumental release with Rastafari: The Dreads Enter Babylon 1955-83. This compilation, originally a classic in its own right, has now been reissued in a special limited edition blue double vinyl, fully remas
Wayne Smith: The Digital Pioneer Who Revolutionized Reggae Music
#waynesmith #vinyl #indiemusic Wayne Smith, born Ian Flemmings Smith, was a Jamaican reggae and dancehall legend whose contributions to the genre forever altered the course of music history. Growing up in Kingston’s Waterhouse district, a neighborhood known for its rich musical heritage, Smith was immersed in the vibrant sounds of reggae from a young a