Released 2021
Pure Lovers Rock
Barrington LevyInside Pure Lovers Rock by Barrington Levy
Pure Lovers Rock- Album Overview Released in 1983, "Pure Lovers Rock" is a quintessential album by Jamaican reggae ar…
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Released 1993
Pure Pleasure
ShaggyPure Pleasure: discovering Shaggy's artistry
Pure Pleasure- Album Overview Released in 2021, "Pure Pleasure" is the latest studio album from Jamaican reggae fusio…
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Released 1979
Pure Ranking
Horace AndyThe evolution of Horace Andy-Pure Ranking in Pure Ranking
Album overview Horace Andy's "Pure Ranking," released in 1990, is a significant entry in the reggae genre, showcasing…
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Released 2008
Push On Black People
I-OctaneReview of I-Octane – Push On Black People
Push On Black People- Album Overview I-Octane, the Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist known for his powerful lyrics…
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Released 2022
Put Food Pon De Ghetto Youths Table
Eek-a-MouseEek-a-Mouse raises the bar with Put Food Pon De Ghetto Youths Table
Put Food Pon De Ghetto Youths Table- Album Overview Eek-a-Mouse, the iconic Jamaican reggae artist known for his uniq…
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Released 1975
Put It On
Johnny ClarkeExploring the sound of Johnny Clarke-Put It On: Put It On
Album overview Johnny Clarke's album "Put It On," released in 1975, is a cornerstone of the roots reggae genre. The a…
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Released 1989
Puta's Fever
Mano NegraDiving deep into Puta's Fever by Mano Negra
Puta's Fever- Album Overview "Puta's Fever," released in 1991, is a seminal album by the French band Mano Negra,…
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Released 1989
Puta's Fever
Mano NegraUnpacking Mano Negra-Puta's Fever's Puta's Fever
Album overview "Puta's Fever," released in 1991, is the debut album of the acclaimed band Mano Negra, spearheaded by …
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Released 1994
Question the Answers
The Mighty Mighty BosstonesExploring the sound of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones: Question the Answers
Question the Answers- Album Overview Released on June 8, 1998, "Question the Answers" is the fourth studio album by t…
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Released 2001
R
PoleInside the atmosphere of Pole's R
R- Album Overview Released in 1998, "R" is the seminal album by German electronic musician Pole, the moniker of Stefa…
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Released 2014
R.echonstruction
Mad ProfessorAlbum spotlight: Mad Professor – R.echonstruction
R.echonstruction- Album Overview Released in 2020, "R.echonstruction" marks a significant addition to the discography…
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Released 2003
Rabbit Run
Keith RoweInside Rabbit Run by Keith Rowe-Rabbit Run
Album overview Keith Rowe is an avant-garde musician known for his innovative approach to sound and his contributions…
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Released 2015
Racines
Tiken Jah FakolyOne week with Racines: thoughts on Tiken Jah Fakoly
Racines- Album Overview "Racines," released in 2002, is a seminal album by Ivorian reggae artist Tiken Jah Fakoly. Kn…
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Released 1982
Radical Dub Session
Scientist Meets The Roots RadicsRadical Dub Session by Scientist Meets The Roots Radics: expectations vs reality
Radical Dub Session- Album Overview The "Radical Dub Session," released in 1981, is a quintessential dub album that s…
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Released 1996
Radically Radics
Scientist Meets The Roots RadicsWhy Scientist Meets The Roots Radics's Radically Radics matters
Radically Radics- Album Overview Scientist Meets The Roots Radics's "Radically Radics" is a seminal album that was re…
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Released 1982
Radicfaction
Scientist Meets The Roots RadicsExploring the sound of Scientist Meets The Roots Radics: Radicfaction
Radicfaction- Album Overview Released in 1981, "Radicfaction" is a seminal reggae album that showcases the collaborat…
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Released 2008
Radio Retaliation
Thievery CorporationRadio Retaliation: what Thievery Corporation wants you to feel
Radio Retaliation- Album Overview Released in 2008, "Radio Retaliation" is the fifth studio album by the Washington D…
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Released 2006
Radiodread
Easy Star All-starsThe evolution of Easy Star All-stars-Radiodread in Radiodread
Album overview The album "Radiodread," released in 2006 by the Easy Star All-Stars, is a reggae tribute to Radiohead'…
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Released 2004
Ragga Sessions
Lloyd HemmingsIs Ragga Sessions Lloyd Hemmings's best work yet?
Ragga Sessions- Album Overview "Ragga Sessions," released in 1997, is an intriguing album from Jamaican artist Lloyd …
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Released 2010
Ragga Tip (walk And Skank) / Ragga Muffin
The Wildlife CollectiveExploring the sound of The Wildlife Collective: Ragga Tip (walk And Skank) / Ragga Muffin
Ragga Tip (walk And Skank) / Ragga Muffin- Album Overview The Wildlife Collective's "Ragga Tip (walk And Skank) / Rag…
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Released 1990
Raggamuffin Dub
Augustus PabloThe evolution of Augustus Pablo-Raggamuffin Dub in Raggamuffin Dub
Album overview Augustus Pablo's "Raggamuffin Dub," released in 1976, stands as a significant entry in the reggae and …
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Released 2010
Raggasonico
BabamanRaggasonico by Babaman: expectations vs reality
Raggasonico- Album Overview "Raggasonico," released in 2023, is the latest album from Brazilian reggae and dancehall …
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Released 2008
Raggatronic
EnurA Critical Review of the Album: Raggatronic by Enur
Enur is a Danish DJ and producer duo made up of brothers Machel Montano and Rune Reilly Kølsch. Their 2007 album, Rag…
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Released 2007
Raiders Dub
Augustus PabloAugustus Pablo-Raiders Dub – Raiders Dub: a sonic journey
Album overview Augustus Pablo's "Raiders Dub" is a seminal reggae and dub album released in 1975, showcasing the uniq…
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Released 0
Rainbow Valley
The HeptonesBreaking down the themes in Rainbow Valley by The Heptones
Rainbow Valley- Album Overview Rainbow Valley is a seminal reggae album by the Jamaican group The Heptones, released …
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Released 2019
Rainford
Lee Scratch PerryReview of Lee Scratch Perry – Rainford
Rainford- Album Overview "Rainford," released in 2019, is a masterful album by the legendary Jamaican producer and re…
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Released 1988
Ram Up You Party
Admiral BaileyFrom intro to finale: what Ram Up You Party delivers
Ram Up You Party- Album Overview Released in 1991, "Ram Up You Party" is a seminal dancehall album by Jamaican artist…
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Released 1986
Rambo
YellowmanThe evolution of Yellowman in Rambo
Rambo- Album Overview The album "Rambo," released in 1982, marks a significant moment in the career of Jamaican regga…
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Released 1997
Rapa Pan Pan
El GeneralDiving deep into Rapa Pan Pan by El General
Rapa Pan Pan- Album Overview Released in 1994, "Rapa Pan Pan" is one of the seminal albums in the genre of reggaeton,…
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Released 2009
Rappel à L'ordre
Takana ZionTakana Zion returns with Rappel à L'ordre
Rappel à L'ordre- Album Overview French reggae artist Takana Zion makes a powerful statement with his album "Rap…
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Released 2009
Rappel à L'ordre
Takana ZionFirst impressions of Takana Zion – Rappel à L'ordre
Rappel à L'ordre- Album Overview Takana Zion, a pivotal figure in the reggae and dancehall scene from Guinea, release…
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Released 1990
Rappin' With the Ladies
Shabba RanksRappin' With the Ladies: what Shabba Ranks wants you to feel
Rappin' With the Ladies- Album Overview "Rappin' With the Ladies" is a pivotal reggae album released by the Jamaican …
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