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ZOOLOOK Soul Rebel Review

ZOOLOOK – Soul Rebel – Review

ZOOLOOK: Soul Rebel Single Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. We’re taking you back to 2021, today – but for very good reason, as the first track off multi-artist ZOOLOOK’s Jamaican comic book series was a scorcher. Soul Rebel saw California-based ZOOLOOK release the first of nine original tracks from the Jamaican comic book maxiseries, Dread & Alive: Nine Night. The series is mixed and mastered by Dubmatix – and overall, Soul Rebel serves as a stellar introduction to the project. It’s a brooding and unnerving affair – dominated by elements of Reggae, Dub, and Trip Hop at points. For

Lee Scratch Perry Biography

Lee “Scratch” Perry

Lee “Scratch” Perry Biography: The Dub Pioneer. Lee “Scratch” Perry, born Rainford Hugh Perry on March 20, 1936, in Kendal, Jamaica, is an iconic figure in the world of reggae music. Throughout his illustrious career spanning over six decades, Perry has left an indelible mark on the music industry as a producer, artist, and visionary. From his groundbreaking work at the legendary Black Ark studio to his pioneering contributions to the dub genre, Perry’s influence extends far beyond the shores of Jamaica, earning him recognition as one of the most innovative and influential figures in the history of popular music.

Willi Williams Biography

Willi Williams

Willi Williams Biography: Early Life Willi Williams, born on June 15, 1953, in Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica, is a renowned reggae artist whose influence spans decades. Williams grew up immersed in the rich musical culture of Jamaica, where he developed a passion for music from a young age. Raised in the vibrant community of Trenchtown, he was exposed to the sounds of ska, rocksteady, and reggae that would later shape his own musical style. Musical Beginnings In his teenage years, Williams began honing his musical talents, inspired by the likes of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer, who were

Ras Teo Inhailing Your Ocean Review

Ras Teo – Inhailing Your Ocean – Review

Ras Teo: Inhaling Your Ocean Single Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. Ras Teo is never one to shy away from breaking away from Roots as a genre – as his latest single shows. Inhaling Your Ocean, released via Teo’s own label Forward Bound Records, sees the artist join forces with the extremely talented Greg “Jah Greg” Tate and Zachary Tate across the composition. Production comes from Humbl Sohl and Teo, while the slick mastering comes from Joe Bozzi at Bernie Grandman Mastering (Los Angeles) – known for mastering Prince and Micheal Jackson. The track, from Teo’s perspective, is revelatory

Kabaka Pyramid Biography

Kabaka Pyramid

Kabaka Pyramid Biography: Early Life and Background Kabaka Pyramid, born Keron Salmon in Kingston, Jamaica, emerged as one of the most promising voices in contemporary reggae music. Raised in the gritty streets of Kingston, Kabaka Pyramid was exposed to the vibrant Jamaican music scene from a young age. His stage name, “Kabaka,” was inspired by the Ugandan title for a king or ruler, reflecting his aspirations to use his music as a platform for social change and empowerment. Musical Journey From a young age, Kabaka was drawn to music, particularly the messages of conscious reggae and the rhythms of dancehall.

Yaadcore Biography

Yaadcore

Yaadcore Biography: Early Life Yaadcore, born Rory Cha, is a Jamaican reggae artist and selector (DJ) renowned for his contributions to the reggae and dub scenes. He was born in 1989. Growing up in Mandeville, Manchester in Jamaica, Yaadcore was immersed in the vibrant sounds of reggae from an early age, influenced by the likes of Bob Marley, Mikey Dread, and Protoje. His father owned and DJ’d on a sound system called Love People International, so from a young age Yaadcore was immersed in the music and culture that comes with it. Musical Journey Yaadcore’s journey into music began as

Pressure Busspipe Biography

Pressure Busspipe

Pressure Busspipe Biography: Pressure Busspipe, also known as Pressure, is a prominent reggae artist known for his captivating vocals, conscious lyrics, and dynamic stage presence. Born Delyno Brown on August 5, 1981, on the island of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, he has risen to international acclaim within the reggae music scene. Early Life and Musical Influences Pressure’s journey into music began at a young age, heavily influenced by the rich musical culture of the Caribbean. Growing up in St. Thomas, he was exposed to various genres, including reggae, dancehall, calypso, and soca. Artists like Bob Marley, Dennis

Turbulence Biography

Turbulence

Turbulence Biography: Early Life Turbulence, born Sheldon Campbell on January 11, 1980, in Kingston, Jamaica, is a renowned reggae artist known for his powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics. Raised in the volatile inner-city community of Kingston, Turbulence was exposed to the harsh realities of poverty and violence from a young age. Despite these challenges, music provided an escape and a means of expression for him. Musical Journey Turbulence’s journey into music began in his teenage years when he started performing at local talent shows and parties. Inspired by the likes of Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, and Burning Spear, he

Horace Martin Biography

Horace Martin

Horace Martin Biography: Horace Martin, born on August 28, 1957, in Kingston, Jamaica, is a renowned reggae artist known for his distinctive vocal style and his significant contributions to the reggae music scene. His career spans several decades, during which he has released numerous albums, singles, and collaborations, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the genre. Early Life and Musical Beginnings Horace Martin grew up in the vibrant and musically rich environment of Kingston, Jamaica, during the heyday of reggae music in the 1960s and 1970s. Surrounded by the sounds of ska, rocksteady, and early reggae, he developed a

Warrior King Biography

Warrior King

Warrior King Biography: Early Life and Background Warrior King, born Mark Dyer on July 27, 1979, in Kingston, Jamaica, emerged as one of the prominent voices in contemporary reggae music. Growing up in the tough inner-city community of Callaloo Bed, in the parish of St. Andrew, he experienced firsthand the struggles and hardships that often fuel the messages in reggae music. Musical Influences and Inspiration From an early age, Warrior King was immersed in the rich musical culture of Jamaica. He was heavily influenced by legendary reggae artists such as Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Peter Tosh, and Burning Spear. Their

ZOOLOOK Soul Rebel Review

ZOOLOOK – Soul Rebel – Review

ZOOLOOK: Soul Rebel Single Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. We’re taking you back to 2021, today – but for very good reason, as the first track off multi-artist ZOOLOOK’s Jamaican comic book series was a scorcher. Soul Rebel saw California-based ZOOLOOK release the first of nine original tracks from the Jamaican comic book maxiseries, Dread & Alive: Nine Night. The series is mixed and mastered by Dubmatix – and overall, Soul Rebel serves as a stellar introduction to the project. It’s a brooding and unnerving affair – dominated by elements of Reggae, Dub, and Trip Hop at points. For

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Lee Scratch Perry Biography

Lee “Scratch” Perry

Lee “Scratch” Perry Biography: The Dub Pioneer. Lee “Scratch” Perry, born Rainford Hugh Perry on March 20, 1936, in Kendal, Jamaica, is an iconic figure in the world of reggae music. Throughout his illustrious career spanning over six decades, Perry has left an indelible mark on the music industry as a producer, artist, and visionary. From his groundbreaking work at the legendary Black Ark studio to his pioneering contributions to the dub genre, Perry’s influence extends far beyond the shores of Jamaica, earning him recognition as one of the most innovative and influential figures in the history of popular music.

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Willi Williams Biography

Willi Williams

Willi Williams Biography: Early Life Willi Williams, born on June 15, 1953, in Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica, is a renowned reggae artist whose influence spans decades. Williams grew up immersed in the rich musical culture of Jamaica, where he developed a passion for music from a young age. Raised in the vibrant community of Trenchtown, he was exposed to the sounds of ska, rocksteady, and reggae that would later shape his own musical style. Musical Beginnings In his teenage years, Williams began honing his musical talents, inspired by the likes of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer, who were

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Ras Teo Inhailing Your Ocean Review

Ras Teo – Inhailing Your Ocean – Review

Ras Teo: Inhaling Your Ocean Single Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. Ras Teo is never one to shy away from breaking away from Roots as a genre – as his latest single shows. Inhaling Your Ocean, released via Teo’s own label Forward Bound Records, sees the artist join forces with the extremely talented Greg “Jah Greg” Tate and Zachary Tate across the composition. Production comes from Humbl Sohl and Teo, while the slick mastering comes from Joe Bozzi at Bernie Grandman Mastering (Los Angeles) – known for mastering Prince and Micheal Jackson. The track, from Teo’s perspective, is revelatory

Read More »
Kabaka Pyramid Biography

Kabaka Pyramid

Kabaka Pyramid Biography: Early Life and Background Kabaka Pyramid, born Keron Salmon in Kingston, Jamaica, emerged as one of the most promising voices in contemporary reggae music. Raised in the gritty streets of Kingston, Kabaka Pyramid was exposed to the vibrant Jamaican music scene from a young age. His stage name, “Kabaka,” was inspired by the Ugandan title for a king or ruler, reflecting his aspirations to use his music as a platform for social change and empowerment. Musical Journey From a young age, Kabaka was drawn to music, particularly the messages of conscious reggae and the rhythms of dancehall.

Read More »
Yaadcore Biography

Yaadcore

Yaadcore Biography: Early Life Yaadcore, born Rory Cha, is a Jamaican reggae artist and selector (DJ) renowned for his contributions to the reggae and dub scenes. He was born in 1989. Growing up in Mandeville, Manchester in Jamaica, Yaadcore was immersed in the vibrant sounds of reggae from an early age, influenced by the likes of Bob Marley, Mikey Dread, and Protoje. His father owned and DJ’d on a sound system called Love People International, so from a young age Yaadcore was immersed in the music and culture that comes with it. Musical Journey Yaadcore’s journey into music began as

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Pressure Busspipe Biography

Pressure Busspipe

Pressure Busspipe Biography: Pressure Busspipe, also known as Pressure, is a prominent reggae artist known for his captivating vocals, conscious lyrics, and dynamic stage presence. Born Delyno Brown on August 5, 1981, on the island of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, he has risen to international acclaim within the reggae music scene. Early Life and Musical Influences Pressure’s journey into music began at a young age, heavily influenced by the rich musical culture of the Caribbean. Growing up in St. Thomas, he was exposed to various genres, including reggae, dancehall, calypso, and soca. Artists like Bob Marley, Dennis

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Turbulence Biography

Turbulence

Turbulence Biography: Early Life Turbulence, born Sheldon Campbell on January 11, 1980, in Kingston, Jamaica, is a renowned reggae artist known for his powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics. Raised in the volatile inner-city community of Kingston, Turbulence was exposed to the harsh realities of poverty and violence from a young age. Despite these challenges, music provided an escape and a means of expression for him. Musical Journey Turbulence’s journey into music began in his teenage years when he started performing at local talent shows and parties. Inspired by the likes of Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, and Burning Spear, he

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Horace Martin Biography

Horace Martin

Horace Martin Biography: Horace Martin, born on August 28, 1957, in Kingston, Jamaica, is a renowned reggae artist known for his distinctive vocal style and his significant contributions to the reggae music scene. His career spans several decades, during which he has released numerous albums, singles, and collaborations, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the genre. Early Life and Musical Beginnings Horace Martin grew up in the vibrant and musically rich environment of Kingston, Jamaica, during the heyday of reggae music in the 1960s and 1970s. Surrounded by the sounds of ska, rocksteady, and early reggae, he developed a

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Warrior King Biography

Warrior King

Warrior King Biography: Early Life and Background Warrior King, born Mark Dyer on July 27, 1979, in Kingston, Jamaica, emerged as one of the prominent voices in contemporary reggae music. Growing up in the tough inner-city community of Callaloo Bed, in the parish of St. Andrew, he experienced firsthand the struggles and hardships that often fuel the messages in reggae music. Musical Influences and Inspiration From an early age, Warrior King was immersed in the rich musical culture of Jamaica. He was heavily influenced by legendary reggae artists such as Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Peter Tosh, and Burning Spear. Their

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