It’s nearing a week since the release of Mr. Vegas’s newest project “Lovers Rock and Soul”, the 11-Track album filled with reggae renditions of classic hits, showcased across iTunes US this past weekend, gaining its spot on iTunes US Charts at #31. The album has also made great strides in the U.K, where it is currently sitting at #12 on the U.K iTunes Charts.

Mr. Vegas and MV Music family are happy with the albums progress thus far and are continuing their promotional journey to ensure it reaches every corner of the world.

Singer/songwriter Hopeton Lindo released his highly anticipated 4th album “My World Your World” in Sept 2015, again he captures the positive vibes of an excellent collection of songs, thus creating a well balance album. Multi-talented Hopeton Lindo or “The Pen” as he is affectionately called for his song writing ability, is used to donning many hats, and it is no different with his new album. Here is the official video for ‘Love You All Over Again,’ which is featured on the album: 

In the late 70’s, while still in high school, Erroll Bennett (General Smiley) teamed up with Anthony Fairclough (Michigan) to make up what would be a duo for the history books called Michigan & Smiley. The two were among the first dual toasters on the Jamaican scene and would go on to record for some of the most renowned studios of Jamaican reggae history over classic riddims which still rule the dancehall today. They recorded #1 hits like Rub-A-Dub Style, Nice-Up the Dance, Diseases, Sugar Daddy, and One Love Jamdown. Many artists of the golden era of Rub-A-Dub have unfortunately passed in recent years. Most of the remaining ones have stopped recording new material and perform infrequently if ever at all. There are only a handful of veteran artists who have kept themselves in superior physical shape and are able to continue this rigorous lifestyle in music. But the ageless General Smiley continues to record new, fresh, and relevant material like this great song Make a Change featuring Sgt Remo.

Since 2005 General Smiley has been progressively forging ahead his career as an independent solo artist at times teaming up with unlikely artists and producers. The fruitful results are evident in his recent works. This exceptional video production, directed and filmed by No Reservation Productions, is one example of his visionary approach to music. For this combination General Smiley teams up with, not a Jamaican producer, but a fairly unfamiliar name. The track was produced by Cuban born producer Pedro Hernandez who today resides in St. Petersburg, Florida. On this song Smiley collaborates with another unlikely personage. The Mexican born, U.S. raised, reggae artist Sgt Remo adds an irreplaceable element to this already encouraging and elevating song. His lyrics and striking voice gracefully compliment the General’s renowned talents.

General Smiley is as fresh as ever, only slowing down to share his lifelong experiences with the future of reggae music. Smiley has become a mentor to multiple young artists and producers like Sgt Remo. He seems to truly enjoy, or fulljoy as some would phrase it, paying forward his experiences and lessons-learned with those who seek his guidance. It is only natural and very suitable to invest in the future of reggae. Although in the minds of some, the name General Smiley might be a sweet memory reminiscent of the classic songs he helped deliver decades ago, Smiley has no thoughts of slowing down or disappearing into the history books. Look out for fresh, new material from General Smiley as well as a healthy dose of live performances throughout the U.S. Smiley is as full of life as ever! 

As a part of their 15th anniversary celebration, Riddim Wise is proud to present this new single by the legendary Luciano “The Messenjah”.

“If God Was Like Man” was recorded last May at Studio Orange in Montreal. Written and performed by Luciano, the song also features the silky voice of Malika Tirolien, harmonizing with “The Messenjah’s” powerful melodies.

Add to the mix Riddim Wise’s rub-a-dub style and bass driven production, and you get a beautiful and conscious song channeling the spirit of 70’s Jamaican roots reggae. Listen here: 

Agent Sasco (left) & Romain Virgo (right)

Romain Virgo & Agent Sasco have released the official video for their collaboration ‘Fade Away.’ The song delivers a powerful message about the outcome of negative, hypocritical people who back-stab their friends. Check out the video here: