Marvin Sparks

One of the new youths bringing the new generation of reggae to the forefront, Keznamdi presents his ode to the plant found on King Solomon's grave by way of a Don Corleon production. Bounce this one, la la la la la la! Keep an eye on this guy. Available to purchase  here

Dancehall singjaystress, Ce'cile, drops one for the feminist ladies. Pretty much what my title says (better than the actual title, a lie?), Ce'cile takes break-up recovery into her own hands (or should that be in the hands of another one?) on the Poison Arrow riddim. I like the video. Pretty cool. Watch below. Not sure how old she is now but she's still got it. Can purchase it here

Hold tight the lovers on this one. Just a little something to play while you indulge in your candlelit takeaway, before and after your NetFlix session. It's not harsh intercourse commentary or dash out your 'naany songs so don't fear. Tracklist 1. I Octane - We Found Love 2. Konshens - To Her With Love 3. Busy Signal - Night Shift 4. I Octane - Pretty Little Flower 5. Mavado - Always On My Mind 6. Busy Signal - One More Night 7. Tarrus Riley - Dem A Watch 8. Christopher Ellis - Better Than Love 9. Tanya Stephens - It's A Pity 10. Sizzla - Just One Of Those Days 11. Jah 9 - Avocado 12. Jah Cure - That Girl 13. Chronixx - Somewhere 14. I Octane - Love You Like I Do 15. Christopher Martin - Paper Loving 16. Rihanna - No Love Allowed (Jr Blender Remix) 17. Bitty McLean - Walk Away From Love 18. Mr Vegas - Do You Know 19. Junior Kelly - Love So Nice 20. Kashief Lindo - First Cut Is The Deepest 21. Wayne Wade - Love You Too Much 22. Queen Ifrica - B

The best thing about UK bashment heads back home for the first time since departing in, like, the early 2000s for the video soundtracked by his latest single "Move Back". This moombahton-y, Answer-riddim sampling , carnival-ready single is a peak of the commercial party type song to me. Expect this as a response to "Got any bashment, mate?" questions in commercial/West End clubs after Serani "No Games", Gyptian "Hold You" and Vybz Kartel & Spice "Ramping Shop". Directed by leading Jamaican director Ras Kassa, the visuals are basically a tribute to the 90s dancehall fashion. Bit like Watch Out Fi Dis… Hold tight Toddla T on the cameo. Big up Ill Blu on the production. They were wicked in UK Funky times.  The Friction d&b remix is playlisted on Radio 1 at the moment. Same video with a different version. Genius. Check out what happened when Stylo G plays it on Jamaican radio and gets the seal of approva

Yaadcore DJ's in Bergamo, Italy before Protoje takes to the stage. Sourced from WorldAReggae.com Enjoy some good old blessed reggae and dub vibrations Tracklist Jah Shaka - Giver of Life Jah Shaka - Giver of Life [dub] Hugh Mundell - Oh, How I Love HIM Black Slate - Amigo Bob Marley - Roots Rock Reggae Dennis Brown - Wolves & Leopards Dennis Brown - Wolves & Leopards [dub] Max Romeo - Chase the Devil [dub plate] Daweh Congo - Herb Tree Barrington Levy - Under Mi Sensi Tristan Palmer - Joker Smoker Ini Kamozi - World A Reggae Damian Marley - Welcome To Jamrock Micah Shemiah ft. Infite, Hempress Sativa, Jahkeem, TJ - Dread At The Control [dubplate] Chronixx - Here Comes Trouble Jesse Royal - Modern Day Judas [dubplate] Iba Mahr - Great is H.I.M. [dubplate] Chronixx - Start a Fyah [dubplate] Junior Dread - Til A Morning

Please note: "Tyad ah da supm yah" directly translates as "tired of the something here". We in England would say I can no longer tolerate this behaviour. "Tyad ah da sumn ya"works a lot better though, a lie? Loved this song from the moment I heard it. Was the first song released on Notice production's Digital Love riddim which became one of my favourite riddims in 2012. The set produced a lovers in way of Chronixx's "Access Granted" and Iba Mahr's rebellious yet spiritual "Let Jah Lead The Way". In fact, "Tyad Ah Da Sumn Yah" served as the first song Ifrica released after her hiatus following bringing forth her fourth (I believe) child for fellow reggae artist Tony Rebel. Fiyah Mumma is one of the most powerful artists in Jamaica. Really kept hold of the order when many reggae artists veered hard right to lovers songs. She never fails to deliver a message and this is no different. Licking out against all the

I've never, ever, ever even read an interview let alone watched the great Donovan Germain speak. This man helped soundtrack so many highlights of my youth at christenings and weddings. The rumbling bass line with the soft synth chords blazing out them big box speakers after I'd finished my curry goat and rice. Round about the time I'd be hitting balloons in the sky. From Beres, to Sanchez, to Garnett Silk, Wayne Wonder, Buju Banton… list goes on. Perfect blend of reggae, dancehall and middle of the road ballads. In this he speaks of his beginnings, first hit song Freddie McGregor "Just Don't Wanna Be Lonely", acquiring the Penthouse studio (which I hear was funded by his sales over here in the UK - just say'n') and more (but I haven't finished watching yet). For more info and links to buy, check Reggaeville

Another banger from the reggae rebirth crew. Kabaka Pyramid is such a tuff artist, lyrically, flows, voice and ever on point with the militancy. This new one, "Never Gonna Be A Slave" is no different to usual. Songs about what it says on the tin. Kabaka P rejects the idea of formal education, promotes working a job that benefits the people instead of the corporate system that "bankrupts Jamaica" and fights against the discrimination of Rasta's. Hotta fire bu'n modern day slavery. "Nah stoop low fi see no wrist bling!" I'd just like to go off on a tangent momentarily; I understand peoples annoyance at the "reggae revival" thing cos reggae never died, especially not like what these ignorant writers who say reggae disappeared when Bob died claim anyway. What I will say is, it's definitely a revival of the rebellious/revolutionary reggae. Reggae got too tame and monotonous. Jamaican reggae turned like every Don Corleon one dr