Tag Archives: Greensleeves
Keith Hudson galore
Almost 30 years after his untimely death only 38 years old, the one and only Keith Hudson is perhaps hotter than ever before. Greensleeves has recently reissued a deluxe two CD version of his Rasta Communication album and Sunspot has … Continue reading
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Odd selection of one drop anthems
VP/Greensleeves’ The Biggest Reggae One-Drop Anthems compilation is back after a one year absence. This sixth edition is released in the same style as the 2009 version – a single CD with no bonus DVD or extra treat. You get … Continue reading
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Alborosie makes you smile
Italian-born Jamaican resident Alborosie is back with 2 Times Revolution, his third album to date. It is jam-packed with his distinctive heavy patois singjay-style and has influences from Europe, the Caribbean and North and South America. 2 Times Revolution is … Continue reading
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Alborosie craves revolution
Alborosie is back with his upcoming album 2 Times Revolution, the follow-up to his acclaimed Escape From Babylon set released in 2009. This Italian-born Jamaican resident uses his music to start not one, but two, revolutions. To Reggaemani he reveals … Continue reading
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Greensleeves and VP inna dubstep style
Late last year Greensleeves and VP Records announced that their back catalogue was to get a remix treatment by dubstep artists for a new vinyl series. The first release was a remix of Yellowman’s classic Zunguzunguguzungguzeng. Now it’s time for … Continue reading
Fascinating album from Ziggi Recado
There’s a new Ziggi in town. His last name is Recado and he has got a brand new reinvented sound on his third album. It’s an adventurous blend of reggae, soul, hip-hop, funk and rock. One thing that has remained … Continue reading
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Frankie Paul’s most wanted
Frankie Paul made his record debut only in his teens. He was influenced by singers such as Dennis Brown and Stevie Wonder, but soon developed his own charismatic and more dancehall oriented style. In the mid 80’s he scored some … Continue reading
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Ziggi Recado breaks new ground
Dutch singjay Ziggi Recado has recently put out his third full length album in Holland, and on June 6 it drops worldwide. Reggaemani has spoken to a reggae star that has travelled new paths and is now also acknowledged as … Continue reading
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Alborosie drops new album in June
Alborosie has a new album cooking, an album that is said to take reggae a step further. 2 Times Revolution is the name and the press release states that he doesn’t think of himself as doing reggae anymore. He says … Continue reading
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Assassin is Most Wanted
Greensleeves’ Most Wanted compilations have up to now often been awarded to artists with a rather long career behind them, such as Johnny Osbourne, Chukki Starr and Bushman. Now things have changed since hardcore dancehall deejay Assassin aka Agent Sasco has … Continue reading
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