At the end of August veteran reggae artists Chaka Demus and Freddie McGregor shared the official video for their trending collaborative single Sweet Caroline. The song was released early in the Summer and has taken off, particularly in parts of Europe.
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In 2012 Paul Patmore, the CEO and owner of Patmore Funeral Home, ran and won as an independent councillor for the Lorimers division in the Trelawny Parish Council (Jamaica). Despite not being affiliated with any of the two major political parties, Patmore was an effective councillor who was even given the Governor General (GG) Award for his contribution to community development.
Although his tenure was successful by all accounts, Patmore decided not to seek re-election; choosing instead to focus his attention on his businesses, one of which is his record label: Paul Patmore Production.
While running his funeral home and working as a politician, Paul has always simultaneously created music. Initially it was done as hobby but as time passed he began to see it as an actual revenue source.
Consequently, Paul Patmore is now gearing up to release what he considers to be a very powerful rhythm-driven project. He shared the first single a few days ago: “Rooted and Grounded,” performed by Terry Linen and Dipmatik. This is an inspirational dancehall record that has been well received by reggae-dancehall enthusiasts all over the world.
Paul, who has previously worked with prominent artists like Louie Culture, Pinchers and others, is intending to publish the Rooted and Grounded dancehall compilation before the end of the year. In addition to the aforementioned song, Paul has also recorded new music from Little Hero and Tony Curtis for this project.
Because most territories and regions are currently restricting large gatherings due to the covid-19 virus, a lot of us have not been able to enjoy a good dancehall session in well over a year. In an attempt to provide a temporary fix several promoters have been hosting zoom, Instagram and Facebook events. However, partying online does not have the same feel, energy or vibe as the real thing.
With that in mind, veteran producer and songwriter Willie Lindo penned a song that accurately captures the dancehall experience. The track is titled Ram It Ram and it is performed by his son KashieF Lindo, who is an accomplished performer and music author in his own right. When asked what’s the inspiration behind the song; in other words what made him (Willie Lindo) write it, he gave two words: “total fulljoyment.”
Interestingly, the musicians and producers behind Ram It Ram are the legendary music duo Sly and Robbie. The song was officially released on all music platforms on September 3rd and it’s on the Lindo‘s label: Heavybeat Records.
The following are the new covid-19 measures that were announced by the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness, while in Parliament on Wednesday, September 15th.
Effective from Saturday, September 18, the curfew hours will be as follows:
Jamaican recording artist Bugle will be releasing his fourth solo album, Toxicity, on Friday, October 22nd. The project will feature collaborations with: Bounty Killer, Julian Marley, Kabaka Pyramid, Jesse Royal, Nation Boss and Beenie Man.
Music insiders who have been privy to all the songs on Toxicity are already saying that this is Bugle‘s best body of work to date. Some are speculating that this record will catapult his career on the international scene.
In 1966 Clement Dodds, the man behind Studio One Records, worked on what is now widely regarded as a bonified classic by Ken Boothe: The Train Is Coming. Shortly after its release in the sixties it became a hit in Jamaica as well as among Jamaicans in the diaspora, particularly those in England
Years later in the early nineties, Danny Breakenridge, CEO and owner of Upstairs Music, re-recorded The Train Is Coming for an album (Acclaimed) he and Boothe were working on.
Exactly two years later another version of the song was done. The new version, performed by both Ken Boothe and Shaggy, is considered a fusion of Caribbean-pop and dancehall. It was more upbeat and as a result introduced the song to wider, more youthful audience. The Train Is Coming was even featured in the blockbuster hit movie The Money Train, starring Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson.
In 2018 Breakenridge revisited the riddim and begun adding more artists to it. Once he was satisfied with the production he titled the full project The Train Is Coming Riddim. That said, in addition to Ken Boothe, the compilation also has music from Wayne Armond, Screwdriver, Hezron, Kristine Alicia, Dwight Pinkney, AJ Brown, 2 Of A Kind, Glen Washington, Bagga Case, Marcia Ball, Skatta, Kehv, Dheapblu and Yishka.
Musicians that have contributed to the creation of the rhythm are: Paul Gauntlett on keyboard and guitar, Lloyd Parks on bass, Desi Jones on drums and Yishka on saxophone. The Train Is Coming Riddim was released on the 3rd of September, 2021 and can now be streamed and downloaded from all online music stores.
At the end of August Reggae Vibes Music released the Rock All Riddim, a thirteen track reggae compilation that features new music from Jah Cure, Sizzla, Lutan Fyah, Turbulence, Bescenta, Anthony B, Dreama, Powerman, Kendallaz, Rufftop Rock I, Richie Spice, Snatcha Lion and Fiyaneer.
A couple days ago, on September 8th, they shared the official lyric video for Richie Spice‘s tune, Got You Baby. Sharing the visuals at that particular time was very strategic, as it was done on Richie‘s birthday.
Regarding the track: Got You Baby is a beautiful lovers-rock song in which Spice passionately expresses his love and appreciation for his lady. His fans and supporters have all gotten behind it, making comments like: “Love this.. big up to Richie Spice.. Happy Earthstrong” and “Back in the groove Richie.”
Although it has only been out for a few days, everyone who have heard the Rock All Riddim have given it high marks for its production quality, listenability and inspiring messages. Persons have even acknowledged the lengths Reggae Vibes has gone to create the appropriate images and visuals for this project.
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