Released 1978
Anthology
Jackie MittooAlbum spotlight: Jackie Mittoo-Anthology – Anthology
Album overview Jackie Mittoo, a cornerstone of reggae music, is celebrated for his innovative keyboard work and vibra…
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Reviews, context and selected tracks from complete records across the Staimusic archive.
Released 2001
Anything Test Dead
NinjamanInside the atmosphere of Ninjaman's Anything Test Dead
Anything Test Dead- Album Overview "Anything Test Dead," released in 1998, is a significant entry in the dancehall ge…
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Released 1989
Anywayawanna
The BeatmastersAnywayawanna: what The Beatmasters wants you to feel
Anywayawanna- Album Overview The Beatmasters, the British electronic music duo, released their album "Anywayawanna" i…
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Released 1986
Apartheid
Junior MurvinJunior Murvin – Apartheid: track-by-track perspective
Apartheid- Album Overview Junior Murvin's album "Apartheid" was released in 1980, a pivotal year for reggae music and…
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Released 1985
Apartheid Is Nazism
Alpha BlondyOne week with Apartheid Is Nazism: thoughts on Alpha Blondy
Apartheid Is Nazism- Album Overview "Apartheid Is Nazism" is a powerful reggae album released in 1985 by the Ivorian …
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Released 2011
Apocalypse
Bill CallahanApocalypse by Bill Callahan - A
As a music lover, listening to a new album by a favorite artist comes with a mix of excitement and anxiety. Will it m…
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Released 1997
Appointment With His Majesty
Burning SpearA Critical Review of Living Dub, Volume 4: Burning Spear's Classic Dub Album
Reggae music has without a doubt produced some of the most iconic albums of all time. Such is the case for the renown…
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Released 2002
Après Beach Party
TrinityReview of Trinity – Après Beach Party
Après Beach Party- Album Overview Released in 2023, "Après Beach Party" is the latest offering from Trinity, a group …
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Released 1997
Archive
Desmond DekkerDesmond Dekker-Archive – Archive: a sonic journey
Album overview Desmond Dekker, a seminal figure in the reggae genre, released the album "Archive" in 2021. This compi…
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Released 1998
Archive
Lee Scratch PerryLee Scratch Perry experiments boldly on Archive
Archive- Album Overview Lee Scratch Perry's "Archive" was released in 2021, a testament to the legendary Jamaican pro…
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Released 0
Archivos Desagrupados
Alpha BlondyHow Alpha Blondy shaped the sound of Archivos Desagrupados
Archivos Desagrupados- Album Overview Released in 2007 under the label Dreyfus, "Archivos Desagrupados" represents a …
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Released 1979
Are We a Warrior
IjahmanA closer look at Ijahman-Are We a Warrior's album Are We a Warrior
Album overview Ijahman is a Jamaican reggae artist whose work is deeply rooted in the cultural and spiritual narrativ…
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Released 2004
Are We a Warrior + Haile I Hymn
IjahmanCheck the vibes: Ijahman-Are We a Warrior + Haile I Hymn – Are We a Warrior + Haile I Hymn
Album overview Ijahman is a prominent figure in the reggae scene, known for his spiritual and socially conscious lyri…
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Released 1996
Arise
Hugh MundellArise by Hugh Mundell: expectations vs reality
Arise- Album Overview "Arise," released in 1978, is a landmark reggae album by the Jamaican artist Hugh Mundell. Prod…
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Released 1978
Arise
The AbyssiniansArise: what The Abyssinians wants you to feel
Arise- Album Overview The Abyssinians released their landmark album "Arise" in 1976, a cornerstone of reggae music th…
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Released 2000
Arise Black Man
Peter ToshInside Arise Black Man by Peter Tosh
Arise Black Man- Album Overview "Arise Black Man," released in 1977, is a seminal album by Peter Tosh, one of the mos…
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Released 1999
Arise Black Man 1968-1978
Alton EllisA of the Album: Arise Black Man 1968-1978 by Alton Ellis
Music has the power to transcend time, taking us back in time to a particular moment. One album that has stood the te…
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Released 2018
Ariwa 2018 Riddim Series
Mad ProfessorMad Professor – Ariwa 2018 Riddim Series: track-by-track perspective
Ariwa 2018 Riddim Series- Album Overview The "Ariwa 2018 Riddim Series" is a compelling addition to the extensive dis…
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Released 2009
Ariwa Aloha/ Hawaii Tour
Mad ProfessorBreaking down the themes in Ariwa Aloha/ Hawaii Tour by Mad Professor
Ariwa Aloha/ Hawaii Tour- Album Overview "Ariwa Aloha/ Hawaii Tour" is an intriguing release from the renowned Britis…
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Released 2009
Ariwa Aloha/ Hawaii Tour
Susan CadoganUnpacking Susan Cadogan's Ariwa Aloha/ Hawaii Tour
Ariwa Aloha/ Hawaii Tour- Album Overview Susan Cadogan's "Ariwa Aloha/ Hawaii Tour," released in 2004, showcases a un…
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Released 2000
Arkart
IjahmanAlbum spotlight: Ijahman-Arkart – Arkart
Album overview Ijahman-Arkart’s album "Arkart" was released in 2021 and falls within the reggae genre. The album show…
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Released 2000
Art And Life
Beenie ManA closer look at Beenie Man's album Art And Life
Art And Life- Album Overview Released in 2000, Beenie Man's "Art And Life" stands as a significant entry in the regga…
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Released 1994
Artical Don
NinjamanUnpacking Ninjaman's Artical Don
Artical Don- Album Overview Ninjaman's "Artical Don," released in 1997, is a pivotal album in the realm of dancehall …
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Released 2005
As Is Now
Paul WellerAs Is Now: the story Paul Weller wants to tell
As Is Now- Album Overview Released in 2005, "As Is Now" is the sixth studio album by English singer-songwriter Paul W…
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Released 1991
As Raw As Ever
Shabba RanksAs Raw As Ever by Shabba Ranks: expectations vs reality
As Raw As Ever- Album Overview "As Raw As Ever," released in 1991, stands as a landmark album in the reggae and dance…
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Released 2018
As The World Turns
Black UhuruA closer look at Black Uhuru's album As The World Turns
As The World Turns- Album Overview Black Uhuru’s album, "As The World Turns," was released in 1986 and represents an …
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Released 1983
Assassinator
Eek-a-MouseReview of Eek-a-Mouse-Assassinator – Assassinator
Album overview Eek-a-Mouse, born as Ripton Hylton, is a Jamaican reggae artist known for his unique style that blends…
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Released 1976
Aswad
AswadA of the Album Aswad by Aswad
Aswad, the British reggae band formed in the mid 1970s, earned a reputation for their outstanding fusion of tradition…
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Released 2006
Aswad Vs The Rhythm Riders
AswadWhy Aswad's Aswad Vs The Rhythm Riders matters
Aswad Vs The Rhythm Riders- Album Overview "Aswad Vs The Rhythm Riders" is a notable album released in 1995 by the Br…
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Released 1984
At Ariwa Sounds
Mad ProfessorInside At Ariwa Sounds by Mad Professor-At Ariwa Sounds
Album overview Mad Professor's "At Ariwa Sounds" was released in 1995 under the Ariwa Sounds label, a label renowned …
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Released 2002
At Channel 1 Dub Plate Specials
RevolutionariesThe evolution of Revolutionaries in At Channel 1 Dub Plate Specials
At Channel 1 Dub Plate Specials- Album Overview "At Channel 1 Dub Plate Specials" is a seminal reggae album released …
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Released 1997
At Channel One Studio
Mad ProfessorBreaking down the themes in At Channel One Studio by Mad Professor
At Channel One Studio- Album Overview Released in 1995, "At Channel One Studio" is a seminal album by the renowned Br…
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