Tag Archives: Luciano
Phillip “Fatis” Burrell has passed away
Phillip “Fatis” Burrell – one of Jamaica’s greatest and most important producers – passed away last night following compilations from a stroke about two weeks ago, reports several sources. Phillip Burrell was born in England, but moved to Jamaica where … Continue reading
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New riddim from Maximum Sound
The always reliable producer Frenchie has dropped another great riddim, this one is called Fairground, and is a nice piece of energetic modern roots reggae. It’s voiced by I-Octane, Konshens, Luciano and Fantan Mojah, and is now available as 7” … Continue reading
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Luciano is on a crusade against slackness
Ok, so my over exposure light started flashing again when I noticed that Luciano was going to put out his third full length album in a year. However, just like Write My Name – his second album in 2010 – … Continue reading
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Garnett Silk will always be remembered
Yesterday the late Garnett Silk would have turned 45 years old. Instead he died a tragic death only 28 years of age when trying to rescue his mother from a burning house that had been set on fire because of accidental … Continue reading
Mikey General misses the mark
In November of last year Mikey General – veteran singer and long time friend of Luciano – dropped his latest album Born to Rule, a 14 track set full of modern roots and released on his and Luciano’s jointly owned … Continue reading
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Hi Kee travels the world on Self Reliance
Jamaican singjay Hi Kee recently dropped his debut album Self Reliance to etailers worldwide. It’s 15 contemporary one drop productions and a ska tune from a variety of producers from all over the world – Finland, New Zealand and Jamaica are … Continue reading
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Luciano strikes twice in 2010
Luciano recently dropped his second album in 2010 and I must admit that I was a bit skeptical about Write My Name when I first read about it. Why? Luciano has put out too many mediocre albums in recent years. … Continue reading
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New label from Frenchie
One of the greatest producers of contemporary reggae music – Frenchie – has set up a new label for roots and steppers. The new imprint is named Calabash and will only put out 10 inches. The first four releases are … Continue reading
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Luciano is troubled by the state of the world
Luciano is one of the most successful modern roots singers and has recorded several well-acclaimed albums since the 90’s. On his latest album – United States of Africa – he takes a political approach. Reggaemani has talked to him on … Continue reading
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Luciano toughens up on United States of Africa
VP Records has almost sneaked out the new album from veteran singer Luciano and United States of Africa does not seem to have received the same promotion as I-Ternal Fire by Capleton or sensation Romain Virgo’s self-titled debut. The new album … Continue reading
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