Leroy Smart’s mix, released a few days ago, is the most played episode for the month of October on the Reggae Lover Podcast.

Recognized as one of Jamaica’s musical icons, Leroy Smart, also called “The Don” has a mind-blowing voice that penetrates his audiences. He is known for his exuberant performance style, as he sings both roots and lovers-rock reggae masterfully. He was most active from the early 70’s through the 90’s with over 35 albums released.

Click here to listen to this specially curated mix on Reggae Lover Podcast, episode 121.

There has been a number of important voices in the history of Reggae music; Bob Marley, Mutabaruka, Big Youth, Peter Tosh etc. but none as culturally explanatory as the Informative History Man.

Born in Kingston Jamaica, Informative History Man spent some of his youthful days in both Saint James and Clarendon. He went back and forth between both parish because his mother is from Saint James while his father is from Clarendon. The Informative History Man has been a keen observer of historically important events from an early age. As he got older, he figured that after absorbing all these information over the years, it was time to release them to the public. Music became the vehicle by which History Man would release his years of stored positive information.

Honing his skills as a DJ on sound systems such as: Destroyer, Soul Shack and Zion Roots gave him the confidence to pursue his artistic ambition. Additionally, performing on a number of talent shows, one of which was the Tastee Talent Contest (which he won in 2000) brought him to the masses who was eager for his cultural music.

Since being in the spotlight, Informative History Man has continued releasing educational and inspirational lyrics that has gained him enormous respect in music. A world traveler, he has collaborated with a number of artists from different cultural backgrounds: Jah Mason (from Jamaica), Junior C (from Argentina), Sista Caro (from France), Don Goliath (from Germany), Nespo Fernandez (from Colombia), Ras Nniemjah (from Ivory Cost) and that is just to name a few.

His recording of Bob Marley Story remains his most known to date; but also impressive are African Inventors, Canadian Prime Ministers, Tribute to Peter Tosh and Obama Tribute. Informative History Man has ignite thousands on his many performances around the world where his music serves as edu-tainment.

Reggae artist Jesse Royal is confirmed for, and will perform at Adelaide Hall – located at 250 Adelaide Street West – in Toronto, Ontario on Wednesday, November 21st.

This event is being presented by MRG Concerts. Tickets are available HERE.

Cutty Ranks

Count C Riddim is a heavy roots reggae riddim which features music from Turbulence, Tristan Palma, Hopeton James, Cutty Ranks, Adrian Smith, CP Ink, Elijah Prophet, Algebra and Utan Green.

Produced by Exodus Nuclear Music, the Count C Riddim has industry insiders praising it for its excellent production and overall quality.

Click here to stream and download via iTunes.

Fred Cambell has worked with some of the biggest Jamaican stars from the 60’s: Prince Buster, Owen Grey and others. He has even played for international R&B artists like Sam Cooke and Jackie Wilson.

Today Fred manages the SkaJamz Band, a group dedicated to playing and promoting authentic ska music. They recently released a cover of Bob Marley’s Simmer Down, which they recorded at Tropic Isle Studios in Tamarac, Florida.

When asked what inspired him to remake the song, Fred had this to say: One afternoon in late May Eugene and myself were talking about the state of the music industry and how it was dominated by vocals, so I said, I think I’ll do a vocal track for Skajamz. You don’t have a vocalist said Eugene. That’s ok, I’ll ask my friend Trevor (Lopez). Well, I got busy and wrote an arrangement for the band and in early June, we were in the studio. This was a warm afternoon in June 2017 and we did a one take of Simmer Down. I chose this song because I liked it and I know my listeners would know and like it also.

Click here to listen to Simmer Down.

Richie Spice

On Saturday, November 3rd, BWV Entertainment will be hosting Reggae on the Beach 2018 at the Pigeon Point Heritage Park in Tobago. It will feature performances from Richie Spice, Beres Hammond and Jamelody. Each artist will be performing with their respective band. Show starts at 10 PM.

For tickets visit: https://www.ticksonline.com/product/reagge-on-the-beach