This song is also called “I’m In The Mood For Ska”. That’s because it’s a Ska cover of the original classic, which was written in…
Tag: Jamaica
09/03/2019: “Youth Dem Cold” by Richie Spice
Richie Spice is one of my favourite modern reggae singers. A lot of his songs utilise riddims with huge basslines, and crisp modern production. However,…
27/02/2019: “African Ting” by Toyan
I suppose it is possible for people to dislike a song like this. I can’t think of a single reason why, but it’s always possible….
04/02/2019: “Deliver Me From My Enemies” by Yabby You
This track features on the iconic soundtrack to “Babylon”, the classic 1980 film about the struggles of U.K. Reggae sound systems when they were trying…
23/01/2019: “Musical Murder (Dub Version)” by Prince Jammy
The vocal of Musical Murder is done by Banana Man on the actual single, and on the compilation album King Jammy’s Dancehall Vol. 3: Hard Dancehall…
10/01/2019: “Satisfaction” by Carl Dawkins
Carl Dawkins is one of the many figures in Jamaican music who never really made a lot of money despite being a relatively important figure…
26/12/2018: “Murderer” by Buju Banton
Ragga Dancehall is a genre that requires a distinctive voice and flow to make a name for yourself. Buju Banton has that. His crusty shouting…
21/12/2018: “Pimper’s Paradise” by Bob Marley & The Wailers
When a sad song sounds happy, I think it makes it even more poignant. “Pimper’s Paradise” is undoubtedly a sad song. Even the name gives…
12/12/2018: “I Swear” by Chuck Fenda
I didn’t know whether to include Richie Spice’s “Marijuana” instead of this. But the riddim is called “I Swear Riddim” for a reason. Chuck Fenda’s…
08/12/2018: “Mistry Babylon Dub” by The Heptones
The Heptones are one of the most influential reggae groups, being one of the main bands responsible for the shift in Jamaican music from Rocksteady…