Marvin Sparks

Thought I posted this weeks ago. *shrugs* guess not. 2 artists from the JukeBoxx stable join together in what is one of the best uses of two separate songs I have witnessed in any genre ever. The way the compliment each other combined with the video to get the visuals is an excellent concept. It is also set on my favourite culture riddim at the moment, Indiscretions, which is another plus. Yes, that is Peetah Morgan from the world famous Morgan Heritage family on a solo tip. The female is a Guyanese singer who recently signed with Jukeboxx. Feeling her vibes (face, legs...), looking forward to hearing more from her. Out of the many other great cuts, I'm feelin this one like nutt'n. Makes me wanna buil' a big head and I don't even smoke Check my interview with the producer Shane Brown where we discussed his beginnings, JukeBoxx, Demarco’s departure, his recipe for Busy Signal’s recent success and how a Reggae producer makes money in these tough economical times and much...

Grandnephew of Treasure Isle record and Rocksteady pioneer Duke Reid, reggae has been in the family history from before the name Reggae was coined. Carrying on traditions, his first tutor in Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong studio was his father Errol Brown who was none other than Bob Marley’s sound engineer. Following in the footsteps of his Granduncle, he has his formed his own label dubbed Jukeboxx and is one of the most sought after producers in Reggae music. Following on the back of a successful 2008, Shane Brown has teamed up with VP/Greensleeves to release Silent River/Nylon riddim. Marvin Sparks caught up with Shane Brown to discuss Jukeboxx records, Demarco’s departure, his recipe for Busy Signal’s recent success and how a Reggae producer makes money in these tough economical times. Marvin Sparks: What techniques did you pick up from working in Tuff Gong as far as engineering? Shane Brown: Analogue; it was all analogue back in the days at Tuff Gong. That was one of the greatest lessons....