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,…
Tag: Reggae
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….
12/02/2019: “Back To Africa” by Aswad
There’s a certain view amongst sections of the Rastafari movement that Black Caribbeans have been stolen from Africa and should one day return, especially back…
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…
01/02/2019: “Solid As A Rock” by Sizzla
Sizzla is a reggae artist with a particular style which lies between dancehall toasting and roots singing. Not only this, his voice is easy to…
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…
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…
03/12/2018: “Love & Unity” by Michael Prophet
Michael Prophet unfortunately passed away from cancer in December 2017. His legacy is tremendous. One of his best tracks, although not his biggest hit, is…