Tag Archives: Tarrus Riley
Mecoustic more than a version album
Tarrus Riley is one of the most reliable singers in contemporary reggae music, equally at ease with both dancehall and one drop. And as the son of reggae/soul singer Jimmy Riley, his foray into music was almost inescapable. On Mecoustic … Continue reading
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J Boog lives up to high expectations
J Boog’s Let’s do it Again and Coldest Zone on Don Corleon’s Major and Bost & Bim’s Hustlin’ riddims respectively were two of the biggest highlights from last year. And he has continued in the same strong vein ever since. … 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 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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Reggaemani’s best tunes in 2010
Like with albums, 2010 has been a pretty decent year with some major tunes. Gyptian – for instance – scored one of the biggest reggae hits in recent years with his hypnotic Hold You. Apart from Gyptian, Vybz Kartel had … Continue reading
Win a copy of Duane Stephenson’s Black Gold
A few months ago Duane Stephenson dropped his sophomore album Black Gold, mainly produced by his friend and mentor Dean Fraser. The album has a very soft feeling to it and will probably appeal to those who like Tarrus Riley. … Continue reading
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Million Vibes moves on with a new reggae mix
Swedish sound Million Vibes unleashes a new reggae and dancehall mix called Moving On containing conscious and lovers one drop as well as some nice dancehall tunes. Million Vibes certainly knows reggae. Last year they, together with Rough Lynx, did … Continue reading
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Tarrus Riley briljerar
Onsdagskvällen är iskall i Stockholm. Utomhustermometern visar omkring tio minusgrader. Det är med andra ord ganska långt ifrån den jamaicanska tropiska hettan. I alla fall utanför Kägelbanan på Södra Teatern. Inomhus håller Tarrus Riley hov och levererar en veritabel hitkavalkad … Continue reading
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