At the end of April, Machete Records – an independent imprint operating out of the UK and Jamaica – released the Jah Rise Riddim. This is a nine-track compilation that features Ginjah, Lutan Fyah, Richie Spice, Sizzla, Warrior King, Bopee, and Yaadcore.

The label, in collaboration with Warrior King, is now following up with the official video for King‘s tune, I-Niversal Light. The visuals were uploaded to their YouTube channel earlier today (September 12th). If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.

Before he transitioned, record producer, composer and singer Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry worked with Grammy-nominated creator Bob Riddim on the just released album, Destiny. The nine-track record, which comes to us courtesy of Delicious Vinyl Island, has been classified as contemporary reggae.

In addition to Perry‘s unique and outstanding vocals, Destiny also features some of Jamaica’s new generation artists: Xana Romeo, Kabaka Pyramid, Yaadcore, Blvk H3ro, etc. This posthumous masterpiece is out now and can be streamed and/or downloaded from iTunes, Apple Music, Deezer, Spotify and all other music platforms.

The organizers of this year’s Colorado Jerk Festival, which is set for Sunday, September 17th, are promising an unforgettable day of music and fun. The in-person event will take place at 3330 Chuckwagon Road, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, from 2pm to 11pm (local time).

Patrons will be treated to amazing performances by Skip Marley, Mystic Marley, Inner Circle, Luciano, D’Yani, and others. Additionally, they will get to indulge in delicious jerk cuisine, a staple of Jamaican culture. Tickets, and additional information are available via eventbrite.

This past Saturday (Sept. 9th), Jamaican reggae artist Zally delivered a solid set at the Loud On 7th Music Festival. The underground, independent event has just wrapped up after seven days of live entertainment at various venues in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida.

Zally, who is currently promoting his recently released EP, Am Reggae, brought some well received roots sounds from JA to the predominantly hip-hop and R&B stage. Am Reggae can be streamed and/or downloaded from iTunes, Apple Music, Deezer, Spotify, Tidal, and all other music platforms.

The next single coming from U.S. based reggae imprint – Big Feet Records – is Nuh Doubt, an uplifting, positive roots tune performed by one of the few outstanding recording artists in the reggae-dancehall fraternity, Bugle. 

Many years ago when Bugle publicly transitioned into the Rastafarian faith he made it clear that he would be mindful of both his words and deeds; and being a man of integrity, he has done just that. He has carried himself with dignity and decency, all while releasing chart-topping music filled with inspirational messages.

His forthcoming track, Nuh Doubt, is confirmation of the preceding paragraph. On it he sings:

“mi know say Jah Jah have mi back mi naa have no doubt
if it no positive it naa come out a my mouth
mi neva do this fi no one naa look no clout
if it no positive it naa come out a my mouth”.

Nuh Doubt will be available on all music platforms on Friday, September 15th, 2023, and it comes to us courtesy of Big Feet Records. 

On his fifty second earth-day, September 8th, 2023, reggae legend Richie Spice celebrated by releasing a brand new album called Black Man Time. The fourteen-track project features collaborations with Capleton (These Are the Days); Louie Culture (Young Juvenile); and Charly Black (Searching For).

Presented on his own independent imprint, Richie Spice Music, the LP is Spice‘s tenth studio album. As for the lyrical content, the record is filled with the kind of substantive messages we’ve come to expect from the Jamaican singer-songwriter.

Click here to stream and/or download Black Man Time from your preferred music platform.

Nigerian vocalist Hassanah, who is currently based in the United States, is back with a brand new twelve-track reggae album titled The Real Thing. Produced by veteran music executive Danny Breakenridge – owner of Upstairs Music – the record features remixes of some of the most captivating love songs from the past, as well as eight original tunes, one of which is the stunning title track, The Real Thing.

Hassanah delivered each song with ease, passion, and comfort, as if all twelve were penned by her, and inspired by her personal experiences. Also, although a singer-songwriter in her own right, having done both studio and live backing vocals for some of reggae’s biggest acts over the years, her vocal depth is especially pronounced throughout the LP.

With the production mastery of Danny Breakenridge, Hassanah convincingly pays tribute to Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight and The Pips (I Heard it Through The Grapevine); Gregory Isaacs (Front Door); Mariah Carey (We Belong Together); and Sade (By Your Side).

The album – The Real Thing – went live on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, and all other music platforms on August 11th, 2023 via Upstairs Music. 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “THE REAL THING”