JUMP UP issues 8 roots reggae, ska, rock steady versions of 90's R&B classics from Indiana's finest band. Includes jamz from R. KELLY, GINUWINE, LAUREN HILL, BLACK STREET, MONTELL JORDAN, AALIYAH, KC & JO JO.
Limited colored vinyl. Rough yet soulful album testament for Dan Klein, who died of ALS at the age of 33, but whose otherworldly voice can still be heard on what is arguably the definitive final album for the Queens, NYC-based rocksteady band thanks to vocals recorded in their golden days -Stems from Klein to use on this posthumously conceived album that the remaining band recorded with producer Victor Axelrod (Ticklah) and that also digs deep in the dub. *Daptone
Compilation of Twelve originally on 7" singles releast tracks between 1972-1985
Radiation Roots presents a remake of Dennis Alcapone's "Guns Don't Argue", originally released in 1971. Dennis Alcapone was one of the first to cement his reputation as a star toaster with the small but popular El Paso sound system at Waltham Park After U Roy's breakthrough in the late 1960s, DJs became increasingly well-known. Born in rural Culloden, Dennis Smith immersed himself in the sound system culture after settling in the west of Kingston. When El Paso came out big in the sound system scene, Keith Hudson brought him to the studio for his debut recordings, which led to a debut album for Studio One and hit material for Duke Reid. Alcapone's long-standing ties to Bunny Lee led to the excellent album Guns Don't Argue.
When he recorded Better Must Come in 1971, Delroy Wilson was at the height of his fame in his native Jamaica. The following year, Trojan Records issued the album in the UK, and his reputation as one of reggae's most soulful singers was secured. Listening back to this timely reissue, it's clear that the set was one of the late artist's finest collection of cuts. It was the first of his albums to be produced by Bunny Lee (he'd previously worked with Clement 'Coxsone' Dodd at Studio One) and delivered a particularly warming, soul-fired take on rocksteady that sounds every bit as impressive now as it did it 50 years ago.
Brand new studio album of the project around THE SLACKERS guitarist AGENT JAY NUGENT as LP with printed hole inner cover and download code on BADASONIC.
Re-Issue of 1969 rocksteady / boss reggae classic, produced by Dandy Livingstone; 750 copies on orange 180g vinyl
Boss van Trigt, front man and mastermind of the Dutch early reggae institution 'The Upsessions' is back with a new project: Great melodies and a rough sound familiar from the Upsessions go together wonderfully. A great, versatile voice, the dominant, funky organ and this charm, somewhere between Spirit of 69 and smoky Spaghetti Western, make the record a listening experience that has probably not existed in a long time.
Wonderful sounds reach us from the Netherlands. Authentic 60s early reggae, organ without end and perfect songwriting. BOSS CAPONE played their way into the consciousness of the European ska & reggae scene overnight. Chief of the service: Boss van Trigt, frontman and mastermind of the Dutch Early Reggae Institution "The Upsessions". Great melodies and a rougher sound familiar from the upsessions blend wonderfully together. A dominantly funky roaring organ and this charm, somewhere between Spirit Of 69 and smoky spaghetti western, make BOSS CAPONE a listening experience that probably hasn't existed for a long time.
Album by Boss Capone of the Dutch early reggae band The Upsessions together with Patsy aka Renske De Boer, who caused a sensation as the singer of the ska group Mr. Wallace and the singer of the only Dutch northern soul band The Originators. A delicious mix of early reggae and rocksteady with a touch of early ska. The eleven tracks pay homage to legendary Jamaican producers such as Clancy Eccles, Derrick Harriott and Carl Johnson, to the years 1968-1971, an era in which record labels such as Pama and Trojan Records were at the forefront. They are musically accompanied by the accomplished musicians of The Upsessions and the saxophonist Tommy Tornado. *Aggro beat
Big Boss Sound, the band around organist Nasser Bouzida, released this Boss Reggae album full of instrumental tracks on Liquidator. Nasser has not only become known worldwide over the last two decades through the bands Big Boss Man and Bongolian, but also began playing drums in the Loafers at a young age and accompanying Laurel Aitken live and in the studio.
BABYLOVE & THE VAN DANGOS have undoubtedly become one of the top reggae and ska bands in Europe since 2004. Even the last album, accompanied by consistently excellent reviews, was a delight for all friends of the upscale offbeat enjoyment. And the septet with the seal of approval for soulful sounds with Jamaican roots presents on "Let It Come, Let It Go" 13 brand new songs that look far beyond the genre-plate and convince again with the highest quality in terms of songwriting and performance. Mixed by CRAIG "DUBFADER" WELSCH (among others AGGROLITES) in Boston and mastered in the legendary ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS in London. Over 52 min. playing time.
The reggae classic from 1979 is reissued here. Alton Ellis, one of Jamaica's most soulful voices, collaborated with Jackie Mittoo on the album. The result is a wonderful disc of 60's Reggae and Lovers Rock.
Seventh album by the dream team of singer Neil Martin aka Alpheus, who with his warm and unmistakable voice is one of the greatest genre representatives alongside the still active veterans of the golden era, and producer Roberto Sanchez. Together with their gifted "Lone Ark Riddim Force" they give us again their outstanding, traditional reggae/rocksteady sound, which could well have originated from the Kingston of the 60s. Published on Liquidator
The track starts with the title track and quickly makes it clear what it's all about. Fine early reggae with beautiful vocals and a pleasant hookline perfins from the loudspeakers and definitely makes you want more. And this pleasure is served very exquisitely. With catchy melodies, sing-alongs, a thoroughly positive mood and exquisite vintage sound. The producer Roberto Sanchez, in particular, does not let himself be lumped in sound and likes to create music in his Spanish domicile that seems to come directly from the 60s: Early Reggae, Rocksteady and Ska by the way, it should be mentioned that he is also very adept at travelling when it comes to the later chapters of Jamaican music. (Source: Excerpt Review irieites.de, Karsten Frehe)
Strictly limited reissue of the 1976 classic produced by Bunny Lee with Sly & Robby! Released on the Italian label Radiation Records
The current album of the French was recorded in LA and convinces again with Ska and Punky Reggae!
John Roy and the rotating line-up of all-star ska musicians at his Smoke & Mirrors Sound System keep going, consistently producing some of the best new ska and reggae songs. The latest proof of that is the stunning double-A-side 10" single, which reunites (sort of) two of Symarip's mainstays, Roy Ellis and Monty Neysmith, who have both released their own music recently. In addition to all the outstanding musicians on this EP (including Matt Parker, Eric Abbey, Victor Rice, Buford O'Sullivan and many more) the great Roger Rivas not only brought his keyboard magic here but also mixed the whole thing first class
The band's first real debut EP from Winterthurgau. Here classic reggae meets a shot of ska
Punky Reggae! 2 Beautifully executed early reggae versions of an Angelic Upstart and The Clash Song. Published on Liquidator, limited to 500 copies