Released 1988
Distant Thunder
AswadAswad's Distant Thunder: A of the Album
Aswad's Distant Thunder is a reggae album that was released in 1988. It was the band's ninth studio album, and it is …
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Released 1994
Divine
Barrington LevyA Deep Dive into Barrington Levy’s “Divine” – A
Barrington Levy is a Jamaican artist who has been in the music industry for over four decades. He was one of the pion…
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Released 2001
Divine Madness... Definitely
Lee Scratch PerryDivine Madness... Definitely: exploring the world of Lee Scratch Perry
Divine Madness... Definitely- Album Overview "Divine Madness... Definitely," released in 1990, is a testament to the …
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Released 2006
Dj Spooky Presents In Fine Style
Gregory IsaacsExploring the sound of Gregory Isaacs: Dj Spooky Presents In Fine Style
Dj Spooky Presents In Fine Style- Album Overview "Dj Spooky Presents In Fine Style" is a remarkable tribute to the ic…
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Released 1994
Do the Reggae 1966-70
The MaytalsFirst impressions of The Maytals – Do the Reggae 1966-70
Do the Reggae 1966-70- Album Overview "Do the Reggae 1966-70" is a compilation album by the legendary Jamaican musica…
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Released 1994
Do the Reggae 1966-70
Toots & The MaytalsDo the Reggae 1966-70 by Toots & The Maytals: expectations vs reality
Do the Reggae 1966-70- Album Overview "Do the Reggae 1966-70" is a compilation album by the legendary Jamaican band T…
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Released 1978
Dobby Dobson
Dobby DobsonDobby Dobson returns with Dobby Dobson
Dobby Dobson- Album Overview Dobby Dobson, a revered figure in Jamaican music, released his self-titled album "Dobby …
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Released 1979
Doh Ray Me
Barrington LevyUnpacking Barrington Levy-Doh Ray Me's Doh Ray Me
Album overview Barrington Levy's "Doh Ray Me," released in 1998, is a pivotal album that showcases the artist's uniqu…
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Released 1975
Doing It Her Way
Susan CadoganListening to Doing It Her Way by Susan Cadogan
Doing It Her Way- Album Overview "Doing It Her Way," released in 2021, marks a significant return for Jamaican singer…
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Released 2001
Doll Doll Doll
Venetian SnaresListening to Doll Doll Doll by Venetian Snares
Doll Doll Doll- Album Overview Venetian Snares, the brainchild of Canadian electronic artist Aaron Funk, released his…
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Released 0
Don Man
Frankie PaulDon Man Album Review: A Mix of Reggae and R&B
Frankie Paul, the Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist, began his career in the late 1970s and produced numerous popu…
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Released 1974
Don't Break Your Promise
John HoltDon't Break Your Promise: the next chapter for John Holt
Don't Break Your Promise- Album Overview "Don't Break Your Promise" is a remarkable album by the legendary Jamai…
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Released 1988
Don't Burn It Down
YellowmanReview of Yellowman – Don't Burn It Down
Don't Burn It Down- Album Overview "Don't Burn It Down" is a seminal reggae album by the legendary Jamaican arti…
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Released 1976
Don't Cut Off Your Dreadlocks
Linval ThompsonOne week with Don't Cut Off Your Dreadlocks: thoughts on Linval Thompson
Don't Cut Off Your Dreadlocks- Album Overview "Don't Cut Off Your Dreadlocks" is a seminal reggae album by Linva…
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Released 0
Don't Stay Out Late
Johnny ClarkeDon't Stay Out Late by Johnny Clarke: expectations vs reality
Don't Stay Out Late- Album Overview "Don't Stay Out Late," released in 1976, is a seminal reggae album by the Ja…
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Released 2005
Don't Stop Dub
KankaKanka – Don't Stop Dub: a sonic journey
Don't Stop Dub- Album Overview Kanka's "Don't Stop Dub," released in 2013, is a vibrant exploration of the dub g…
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Released 1988
Don't Burn It Down
YellowmanBreaking down the themes in Don't Burn It Down by Yellowman
Don't Burn It Down- Album Overview "Don't Burn It Down" is a landmark album by Jamaican reggae artist Yellowman, rele…
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Released 1976
Don't Cut Off Your Dreadlocks
Linval ThompsonAlbum spotlight: Linval Thompson-Don't Cut Off Your Dreadlocks – Don't Cut Off Your Dreadlocks
Album overview Linval Thompson's "Don't Cut Off Your Dreadlocks" is a classic reggae album released in 1983 under the…
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Released 1997
Don't Knock the Baldhead
Bad MannersExploring the sound of Bad Manners-Don't Knock the Baldhead: Don't Knock the Baldhead
Album overview The album "Don't Knock the Baldhead" was released by the British ska band Bad Manners in 1983, making …
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Released 1985
Don't Stand Me Down
Dexys Midnight RunnersThe Brilliance and Critique of Dexys Midnight Runners' Album Don't Stand Me Down
Dexys Midnight Runners was a British band that was at the forefront of the music scene in the 1980s. The band led by …
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Released 2005
Don't Stop Dub
KankaKanka-Don't Stop Dub – Don't Stop Dub: a sonic journey
Album overview Kanka, a prominent figure in the French dub scene, released "Don't Stop Dub" in 2020 through the label…
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Released 1993
Don’t Know How to Party
The Mighty Mighty BosstonesThe Mighty Mighty Bosstones raises the bar with Don’t Know How to Party
Don’t Know How to Party- Album Overview The Mighty Mighty Bosstones released their third studio album, Don’t Know How…
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Released 1985
Don’t Stand Me Down
Dexys Midnight RunnersDon’t Stand Me Down: what Dexys Midnight Runners wants you to feel
Don’t Stand Me Down- Album Overview "Don’t Stand Me Down," released in 1985, is the third studio album by the British…
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Released 1991
Double Trouble
CapletonUnpacking Capleton's Double Trouble
Double Trouble- Album Overview Released in 1994, "Double Trouble" is a landmark album in the reggae genre by the reno…
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Released 1991
Double Trouble
General LevyA closer look at General Levy's album Double Trouble
Double Trouble- Album Overview General Levy's "Double Trouble," released in 1999, marks a significant entry in the re…
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Released 1994
Down In The Ghetto
Bounty KillerInside the atmosphere of Bounty Killer's Down In The Ghetto
Down In The Ghetto- Album Overview "Down In The Ghetto," released in 1997, is a seminal reggae and dancehall album by…
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Released 0
Dr. Boondigga
Fat Freddy's DropThe evolution of Fat Freddy's Drop-Dr. Boondigga in Dr. Boondigga
Album overview Fat Freddy's Drop, the New Zealand-based band known for their eclectic fusion of dub, reggae, soul, an…
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Released 2009
Dr. Boondigga & The Big Bw
Fat Freddy's DropDr. Boondigga & The Big Bw: what Fat Freddy's Drop wants you to feel
Dr. Boondigga & The Big Bw- Album Overview "Dr. Boondigga & The Big Bw," released in 2009, marks the third st…
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Released 1983
Drastic Season
African Head ChargeAfrican Head Charge's Drastic Season: A
African Head Charge is a music project that was formed in 1981 by Adrian Sherwood and the percussionist Bonjo Iyabing…
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Released 2014
Dread & Terrible
ChronixxIs Dread & Terrible Chronixx's best work yet?
Dread & Terrible- Album Overview Dread & Terrible is a critically-acclaimed EP released by Jamaican reggae artist Chr…
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Released 2014
Dread & Terrible
ChronixxDread & Terrible: the next chapter for Chronixx
Dread & Terrible- Album Overview Chronixx's "Dread & Terrible," released in 2017, is a landmark reggae album …
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Released 1979
Dread At The Controls
Mikey DreadInside Dread At The Controls by Mikey Dread
Dread At The Controls- Album Overview "Dread At The Controls," released in 1981, is a seminal reggae album by Mikey D…
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