I love Wayne Jarrett’s singing – I just think that the dub version of this song is better. The riddim can really shine and that…
Tag: Jamaica
21/10/2019: “Where I’m Coming From” by Lila Ike
Lila Ike is one of Jamaica’s up and coming big voices. With a dusky, soulful sound, she sings over roots music and modernised trap flavoured…
18/10/2019: “As We Enter” by Mikey Dread
Why is this song so heavy? You can only assume that it is intentional; that the waves of bass which crash out of the speakers…
26/09/2019: “Heads High” by Mr Vegas
Mr Vegas was a huge figure in the Jamaican Dancehall scene of the 90s. This was one of his massive hits, which remains one of…
19/09/2019: “You Sexy Thing” by Johnny Osbourne
The original Hot Chocolate version is undoubtedly more famous. However, I definitely prefer Johnny Osbourne’s dancehall cover. It has so much more fullness, and a…
09/09/2019: “I’m Still Waiting” by The Wailers
This song is from 1965. That’s long enough ago for the credits to be to The Wailers or The Wailing Wailers without making any mention…
30/08/2019: “Why Am I A Rastaman” by Culture
A lot of more hardcore songs about Rastafari can be quite impenetrable to people who don’t listen to a reggae. The accent is thicker, the…
16/08/2019: “Morning Ride” by Yellowman
Yellowman is one of my favourite dancehall deejays. He has one of the smoothest, most natural flows and a calm, deep voice. He was one…
13/08/2019: “I Am A Madman” by Lee Scratch Perry
Not many songs showcase Lee “Scratch” Perry’s self-identification as a mad guy like this. His dress sense and interviews are both very unique, to say…
02/08/2019: “Beautiful Dub” by Tappa Zukie
Although reggae has a reputation for being very slow and relaxing, it has usually tended to be dance music, played on huge soundsystems very loudly….