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Afrikan Simba

Afrikan Simba Biography: Afrikan Simba, a renowned figure in the reggae genre, grew up in Hackney, East London, UK, born on January 11, 1967. His musical journey is deeply rooted in the essence of reggae, reflecting a profound connection to its origins and a dedication to spreading uplifting messages through his craft. During his early years, Afrikan Simba frequently travelled between London and Nigeria, spending significant time in both places. At the age of thirteen, he embarked on an extended stay in Nigeria, returning to London at sixteen, where he settled back in Hackney after leaving his parents’ home. His

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

Half Pint

Half Pint Biography: Half Pint, born Lindon Roberts on November 11, 1961, in the small rural town of Rose Lane in West Kingston, Jamaica, a community in adjacent proximity to Trenchtown which has produced the likes of Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Peter Tosh, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Toots Hibbert and a host of other international Reggae superstars. Half Pint is a very influential figure in the world of reggae. His remarkable career spans decades and with many hit songs, collaborations, and contributions to the genre. From his humble beginnings in Jamaica to his international acclaim, Half Pint’s journey is a testament

Delus

Delus Biography: Delmark “Delus” Spence was a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist who made a significant impact on the music scene before his untimely passing. Born on June 18, 1981, in Kingston, Jamaica, Delus grew up surrounded by music, as his father was a musician and his mother a singer. This early exposure to music laid the foundation for Delus’s future career in the industry. Looking up to entertainers such as Buju Banton, Spragga Benz and Beres Hammond, it was not until after leaving Morant Bay High School that he decided to try and get the full understanding of his

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

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: 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

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

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

Uwe Banton

Uwe Banton Biography: Uwe Banton is a German reggae artist known for his distinctive style, conscious lyrics, and captivating performances. Born on November 28, 1965, in Bielefeld, Germany, his birth name is Uwe Schäfer. His stage name “Banton” was given to him by his Jamaican comrades when he started DJing in clubs from around 1984. At that time “Burro Banton” was a very popular DJ in Jamaica and in the UK there was Pato Banton, so “Banton” was a very popular name attached to an artist’s name who was DJing. Early Years and Musical Influences Growing up in Germany, Banton

Afrikan Simba

ZOOLOOK – Soul Rebel – Review

Half Pint

Delus

Lee “Scratch” Perry

Willi Williams

Ras Teo – Inhailing Your Ocean – Review

Kabaka Pyramid

Yaadcore

Uwe Banton

Afrikan Simba

ZOOLOOK – Soul Rebel – Review

Half Pint

Delus

Lee “Scratch” Perry

Willi Williams

Ras Teo – Inhailing Your Ocean – Review

Kabaka Pyramid

Yaadcore

Uwe Banton

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