Tag Archives: Maximum Sound
Crucial as usual from Frenchie
In November 2010 Maximum Sound producer and owner Frenchie launched a new label called Calabash for roots and steppers, a different branch compared to his usual output. Its first four first 10”s were lethal remixes of Jah Mason, Alborosie, Luciano … Continue reading
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The mechanics of the new record industry
The music business is changing fast and as a label you need to be on your toes to reach the customers and make them pay for songs and albums. Reggaemani has dug deep into the mechanics of the reggae music … Continue reading
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Killer compilation from Maximum Sound
UK-based label Maximum Sound, lead by producer Frenchie, went digital last week. The first step was to offer the back catalogue on iTunes, and the other day saw the release of the iTunes exclusive compilation Maximum Sound 2011. This set assembles 18 … Continue reading
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Maximum Sound steps into the digital age with a bang
UK-based label Maximum Sound, lead by producer Frenchie, steps into the digital age and releases an exclusive iTunes compilation titled Maximum Sound 2011. The new compilation holds 17 killer tunes from artists such as Sizzla, Tarrus Riley and Busy Signal … Continue reading
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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The vibrating French reggae scene
France has established itself as one of the leading reggae countries. Producers such as Special Delivery, Irie Ites and Frenchie have put the country on the map and new producers and labels are popping up like mushrooms, both in France … Continue reading
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Half-year report – best tunes and albums yet
The first six months of 2011 have passed and there have been plenty of fine albums, singles and riddims from around the globe. From Down Under Mista Savona presented the wicked compilation Warn the Nation. Here in Europe producers, artists … Continue reading
Three new riddims from Frenchie
Master producer Frenchie has been a bit quiet for a while. Late last year he dropped a bunch of steppers tunes produced by Russ Disciples on his new imprint Calabash. But now he is back with a bang. Three new … 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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