Reggae Vibes

30/09/2025

Top 15 of most streamed songs in September 2025 from Reggae Vibes' Spotify weekly PICKS OF THE WEEK playlists.

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30/09/2025

Read the in-depth interview Peter I had in August 2004 with the Jamaican singer who never got his 'fair' share of the pie.

Interview with Barrington Spence | Read the in-depth interview Peter I had with the man who never got his 'fair' share of the pie.

30/09/2025

Collin ‘Bulby’ York presents ‘5’, a 12-track digital collection
blending roots reggae and lovers rock. Featuring classics from the Fat Eyes archives alongside fresh sessions, the album includes Beres Hammond & Junior Tucker’s ‘Brother 2 Brother’, Bunny Rugs’ ‘Marcus Garvey’, Cocoa Tea’s ‘Babylon Burning’, Freddie McGregor’s ‘Hide And Seek’, Morgan Heritage’s ‘Solid Woman’, Luciano’s ‘The Sweetness’, and Pressure Busspipe & Malica’s ‘With Me’. Produced and engineered by ‘Bulby’ York, ‘5’ celebrates nearly three decades of reggae excellence. Beres Hammond Bunny Rugs Freddie Mcgregor Luciano Messenjah Pressure Busspipe

Various & Bulby York - 5 | This compilation features 12 tracks that blend roots reggae and lovers rock and is both nostalgic and fresh.

29/09/2025

| The Boston-based Naya Rockers join forces with Floki Studios to release the album 'Higher Education', out September 2025. Proceeds support the Alpha School of Music in Kingston. A global collaboration of roots, dub and inspiration.

Naya Rockers - Higher Education | Read the review by Achis of this special set coming from Naya Records, in association with Floki Studios.

29/09/2025

Enjoy listening to these and other tracks featured in our new edition of Reggae Vibes Spotify playlist: PICKS OF THE WEEK, compiled by the Reggae Vibes crew.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6wGBlWJP52gFPOdOfsWB1j

29/09/2025

Reggae Vibes Spotify Playlist #137 | Here's your fresh weekly selection of tunes exclusively compiled for your listening pleasure. Explore modern melodies, the soulful pulse of reggae, the immersive depths of dub, and a collection of cherished musical treasures.

Reggae Vibes Spotify Playlist #137 - Picks Of The Week. A playlist of tunes released in the previous week and several other goodies.

27/09/2025

Jamaican veteran singer Triston Palma returns with his latest single,
Forever In Your Arms, a blend of timeless roots and modern soul. The project is produced and mixed by Belgian reggae pioneer Pat Flashman.

Triston Palma - Forever In Your Arms | Jamaican veteran singer Triston Palma returns with his latest single, produced by Pat Flashman.

27/09/2025

Giddimani Records presents 'Africa Works Riddim', a vibrant 7-track compilation produced by Sinky Beatz. Featuring artists from Jamaica, the US, Africa, and beyond, the project celebrates reggae’s global rhythm with themes of empowerment, love, and herbal reverence. Highlights include the g***a anthem 'High Grade W**d' by Perfect Giddimani, SkillinJah, and Young Shanty, plus the emotional 'Break This Heart' by Teflon Young King. Vocal contributions from Crosby Bolani, Da Real Storm, Ras Fraser Jr., and Revalation Da Royal round out the EP, which closes with a dub version mixed by Sinky Beatz.

Perfect Giddimani Young Shanty Sinky Beatz

Riddim Dee-Lite: Africa Works | A vibrant 7-track showcase of contemporary roots reggae produced by Sinky Beatz.

27/09/2025

Chronic Law rises to the top as 'NY Girls' claims the new No.1 spot, pushing Valiant’s 'Passenger Princess' down to position 2. TeeJay moves into the Top 3 with 'Phenomenal', while Masicka & Rvssian’s 'Rich S*x' slips to No.4. Completing the Top 5 is Ayetian feat. Skillibeng’s 'Tip (Remix)', holding steady. No brand-new entries this week, though Vybz Kartel stays strong with multiple singles, and Elephant Man holds his ground in the Top 10. Big slide for MOLIY & Silent Addy’s remix 'Shake It To The Max', dropping out of the Top 20 after a long run.

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The JA Dancehall Top 25 is compiled by Richard "Richie B" Burgess, Veteran Broadcaster and Entertainment Personality.

TeeJay3k Masicka Vybzkartel

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

27/09/2025

Big shake-up at the top! Lila Ikè ft Protoje rise to No.1 with 'All Over The World', climbing from position 5. Cham, Stephen Marley & Damian Marley’s 'Hustling In My Blood' slips to No.2 after two weeks at the summit. Tarrus Riley holds firm at No.3 with 'Love Again', while Richie Stephens stays at No. 4. Closing out the Top 5 is Glen Washington’s 'Better Than Before', moving up one place. Two fresh entries energize the chart: D’Angel & Khago with 'Personal' at No.23, and Beres Hammond & Tanya Stephens debut at No.24 with 'Love Story'. Dropouts include Ding D**g & Vanessa Bling’s 'Glory' and Spragga Benz’s 'Hallelujah'.

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The JA Reggae Top 25 is compiled by Richard "Richie B" Burgess, Veteran Broadcaster and Entertainment Personality.

Lila Iké Protoje Cham Stephen Marley Damian Marley Tarrus Riley Khago Beres Hammond

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

26/09/2025

presents Owen Gray’s reggae take on King Floyd’s soulful original 'Groove Me'. In 1970, Owen Gray joined forces with producer Sidney Crooks to cut a funky reggae version for Pama Records’ Camel imprint, a track that became a boss reggae favorite. At the same time, King Floyd’s 'Groove Me', produced by Wardell Quezergue and recorded at Malaco Records, stormed the charts, topping the Billboard Soul chart and reaching the Top 10 of the Hot 100. Two versions, two genres, one irresistible groove.

Cover Culture: Owen Gray / King Floyd - Groove Me | Which one resonates with you the most? The original or the cover?

24/09/2025

\ Discover Jackie Mittoo’s brilliance on 'Reggae Magic' (Soul Jazz Records), a collection of 18 tracks under his name or credited to The Skatalites, The Soul Vendors, and Sound Dimension. From the energetic ska of 'Hanging Tree' to funky organ instrumentals like 'Fireball Rock', this album blends classics, rarities, and foundational reggae riddims. A must-listen for collectors and fans of jazz-infused reggae and instrumental grooves.

Read Norman’s review of Jackie Mittoo's 'Reggae Magic' on Soul Jazz records, bringing together some classics and rarities aplenty.