Tag Archives: Curtis Lynch
Promising future for Necessary Mayhem
Future Cuts is the third compilation from UK label Necessary Mayhem led by producer Curtis Lynch. It offers a mixed bag of old and new material by several familiar singers and deejays from Europe and Jamaica. The title of the … Continue reading
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Curtis Lynch reveals future projects
In early 2010 I was asked to contribute to Swedish magazine Reggae Galore. I suggested an interview with UK producer Curtis Lynch who runs the Necessary Mayhem label. I contacted him and I remember it was difficult to find a date … Continue reading
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Four worthwhile EP’s
In the last couple of weeks four interesting EP’s have hit the streets – Rebel Lover Boy from Franz Job, Music Addict by Solo Banton, City of Vibes from Brother Culture and Tony Curtis’ Fight It. All of these are … Continue reading
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Leroy Sibbles walks down memory lane
Leroy Sibbles started his career as lead singer in the Heptones making his first recordings at legendary studio and label Studio One in the mid 60’s. He soon began to play the bass and also filling a number of roles … Continue reading
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Sing and dance with Franz Job
Tobago-born London-resident Franz Job was one of the brightest shining stars in 2009, the year his debut album Babylon is Dead was put out. Two years has gone by and now he’s back with the Curtis Lynch-produced EP Rebel Lover … Continue reading
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Mr. Williamz on dancehall culture
British deejay Mr. Williamz has dropped several scorching tunes for producer Curtis Lynch in the past years. A few months ago he also put out his debut EP titled Last Night. In mid July he performed at Swedish reggae festival … Continue reading
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New riddim from Curtis Lynch
Necessary Mayhem producer Curtis Lynch is apparently taking things up a notch in 2011. In January he dropped an EP from Chantelle Ernandez as well as a reworking of the classic riddim Pass the Kouchie and two 12” from Dennis … Continue reading
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Curtis Lynch directs you to love
On Valentines Day top producer Curtis Lynch put out his full length contribution to the lovers rock genre. This side of him has been heard on some previous productions, such as Heart Broken by Etana and Worth Your Weight in … Continue reading
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Etana offers a mixed bag on Free Expressions
On Etana’s sophomore album Free Expressions she shows a more mature side of herself. She has managed to pen 12 of the 14 tunes and has also collaborated with a variety of producers, including lovers rock specialist Kemar “Flava” McGregor … Continue reading
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Several new releases from Curtis Lynch
UK-based producer Curtis Lynch has managed to release a bunch of releases already in the new year. Started on January 11 with Chantelle Ernandez and her nice lovers rock EP My Forever and continuing with a relick of one of … Continue reading
