One of the most vibrant aspects of Reggae, is the band who presents the music. In the early days, Toots and The Maytals, Desmond Dekker and The Aces, Third World, and Inner Circle performed hits such as “54-46,” “The Israelites,” “Now That We Found Love” and “Tenement Yard.” These songs and more kindled a love for the genre and the band. Fast forward to 2023, and bands such as F.Y.A.H.,…
A companion album to the critically acclaimed ‘Havana Meets Kingston’, this is Gaudi’s dub take on Savona’s original sessions in Cuba and Jamaica. Recorded at Egrem Studios in Havana (Buena Vista Social Club’s studio) and Tuff Gong Studio in Kingston (Bob Marley’s studio), this is a world first project bringing music together from both islands. It’s a sound-combination that meshes their distinct musical pathways, effortlessly blending Cuban percussion and melodies…
Iconic reggae and dancehall producer, King Jammy (Lloyd James), digs into his master recording archive and brings the legendary Gregory Isaacs’ late 1980s/1990s digi catalog to a new generation by pairing him with veterans Shaggy, Sean Paul, Bounty Killer, Junior Reid, Chaka Demus, Alborosie, Bunny General, and Ras Shiloh and now generation artists Jesse Royal, Projexx, Aza Lineage, Ras Demo, Brandon The Messenjah, Claire Angel, and Flinix. Riddims include the popular “China Town,”…
GRAMMY-Award-winning Roots Rock Reggae artist Kabaka Pyramid teams up with Greensleeves Records’ very own Alborosie for a brand new scorcher ‘Nah Sell Out’. Heavy 808-style beats, wild orchestral hits and a Dread bassline are all skillfully blended by the Dub Mechanic Alborosie at his Shengen studio, proving once again why he is still one of the best contemporary Reggae producers in the game. Add to that the deadly combination of…
VP / Greensleeves Records will celebrate the 40th anniversary of John Holt’s iconic Police in Helicopter LP by issuing a rare 1983 12-inch single mix – informally known as the ‘Sirens Mix’ – to streaming. It is presented in its original form alongside two additional edits and a comic-book-style illustration by the artist Spliffington. It will be out on September 8th. Released by Greensleeves in 1983, “Police in Helicopter” has…
International Reggae singer, songwriter and producer Richie Spice has today released his new album, BLACK MAN TIME which coincides with his Earth Strong, September 8th. Spice says his album is “preservation of Reggae music and more than just entertainment.” BLACK MAN TIME, the artists 10th studio album, is produced by Spice himself on his label Richie Spice Music, which he describes as a major achievement. “It is the coming…