Reggae Vibes

13/09/2026

Nick Manasseh and David Hill return as Soul Revivers with 'Holding It Down' on Acid Jazz. Norman Darwen reviews this set of singles celebrating West London's Notting Hill reggae scene, timed with the 60th Notting Hill Carnival. You get heavy roots from Johnny Clarke on 'The Good Book', sweet lovers rock from Sandra Cross on 'A Thousand Years', and crisp brass work from Vin Gordon. Contributions from Susan Cadogan and Earl Sixteen keep the quality high throughout. It's a solid, well-curated showcase of authentic West London sound. Check out what makes this release special.

Explore Norman Darwen's review of 'Holding It Down' by Soul Revivers and discover West London's finest roots and lovers rock.

12/09/2026

Vienna’s The Rocksteady Conspiracy are back with their second album, 'In Vain', out on Aggrobeat Records. Six years after their debut, the six-piece locks into a warm mix of rocksteady, early reggae, and traditional ska. The record dives deep into personal frustrations, love affairs, and world affairs. Singer Fabian delivers heartfelt vocals, while Boss Capone from The Upsessions steps up for a guest spot on 'Trouble & Danger'. Florian Widhalm wraps things up with a psychedelic dub mix on 'Waterwalkin’ Dub'. It proves vintage sounds can still feel fresh and real. aggroshop.com

The Rocksteady Conspiracy - In Vain | The Vienna's band follow-up to their debut album "Rough & Sweet" that was released in 2020.

11/09/2026

Shifts at the top of the dancehall chart this week as Squash claims position 1 with 'Psychic', rising from 2. Malie Donn makes a strong move, stepping up two spots to position 3 with 'Van Cleef', while 450 drops three places down to 4 with 'World on Fire'. Looking beyond the top tier, Future Fambo generates the most notable momentum as 'Red Light Pepper Light' climbs four spots up to position 12. On the other end of the chart, Alkaline suffers a steep drop, falling seven places down to position 19 with 'Graduate'. With no newcomers entering the ranking and no dropouts leaving, the current lineup remains tight, driven purely by internal movement across all twenty-five tracks.

Jamaica's Dancehall Chart Top 25 is compiled by Richard “Richie B” Burgess, Jamaica based veteran Broadcaster and Entertainment Personality.

11/09/2026

Movement at the top of the reggae chart this week as Ginjah takes position 1 with 'Wata', pushing up from 2. Future Fambo & Sheenwrks follow closely, stepping up one place to position 2 with 'Give Thanks'. Meanwhile, Stephen Marley drops two spots down to 3 with 'Hills of St. Ann'. Outside the top tier, Singer Dee & Richie Spice show the biggest upward surge, climbing four places to position 11 with 'Treat Mama Good'. On the lower end, Kabaka Pyramid makes the week's sole entry at position 24 with 'We Dem Wah', effectively replacing Mr Easy, whose track 'Gal It's Ya Birthday' drops off the chart after a strong run.

Jamaica's Reggae Chart Top 25 is compiled by Richard “Richie B” Burgess, Jamaica based veteran Broadcaster and Entertainment Personality.

11/09/2026

Listen to the Jamaica Music Countdown - Dancehall Top 25 playlist on Spotify.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0V0Cp82MclUApMpRWV1ZK8

11/09/2026

Listen to the Jamaica Music Countdown - Reggae Top 25 playlist on Spotify.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2qc0kmDsbYVgCXPGdbJlDa

11/09/2026

Honorebel returns to his roots with his 14th studio album, 'Winner Circle', released through Phantom Music Group and distributed by Zojak Worldwide. Flair Lindsey highlights how this 13-track project moves away from the artist's past cross-genre experiments in Pop and EDM to deliver pure Reggae. Honorebel channels two decades of growth into songs about faith, family, and resilience. Solid guest spots from Etana, Big Mountain, Glen Washington, and Nyanda add real weight to the record. backed by classic production from Willie Lindo and Jason Arthur Farmer, it stands as a true homecoming.

Honorebel returns with14th album, 'Winner Circle', a 13-track project that marks the artist's return to his reggae roots.

10/09/2026

Azizzi Romeo's stepping up with his debut album 'Signs Of The Time'. We get 11 tracks recorded with Denmark's Guiding Star Orchestra, bringing their organic, heavy-horn analog roots sound. Azizzi combines his foundation roots background with modern electronic textures and moody writing. The project carries deep family ties. His late father Max Romeo features on the title track in one of his final vocal recordings, while his sister X**a Romeo guest-stars on 'All I See'. You can expect the vinyl and digital release on October 2, 2026. **aRomeo Azizzi Romeo Guiding Star Orchestra

Explore the story behind Azizzi Romeo's debut album and his family roots. Read our full overview of the upcoming release today.

10/09/2026

You know how some tunes pull you straight back into a moment. ‘Stumbling Block’ does that every time. We hear Dillinger riding that tough rockers cut with real ease, dropping lines about his musical shock attack while the bass keeps things moving. And when you flip the 45, 'Page One' gives you a dub that leans on drums and bass instead of heavy tricks. It’s a simple setup that works. If you remember that scene in ‘Rockers’, you know why this one still hits.

Throwback 45s: Dillinger - Stumbling Block | We put the spotlight on a 7" single that was released in 1977.

09/09/2026

Before Leroy Brown recorded classic roots reggae, he learned the trade from the ground up in West Kingston. In this detailed interview from 2007, writer Peter I sits down with the veteran artist to unpack his deep history. Brown discusses taking early singing lessons from Alton Ellis, co-founding the Hippy Boys alongside the Barrett brothers, and writing the hit 'Repatriation' for Audley Rollen. He also shares memories of working with producers like Keith Hudson, building the Canadian reggae scene, and recording his essential album 'Color Barrier'. If you love authentic roots history, you'll want to dive into this conversation.

Interview with Leroy Brown | In-depth interview from Peter I with the man mainly known for that special Album of Albums, 'Color Barrier'.