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Clatta Bumboo – Where Is Home – Press Release

Press Release: Clatta Bumboo ponders ‘where is home’ for Black people ahead of his long-awaited debut album. Emerging Roots artist Clatta Bumboo is almost ready to release his brand-new album on 24 November. However, just before this debut full-length project drops, he’s released the third track: an anthemic and moving affair. Where Is Home, released via Black River Sonics, sees this accomplished singer, songwriter, and producer deliver his most complete work so far. The track is taken from Clatta’s forthcoming, and debut, album – slated for release on 24 November. The record will consist of 12 tracks, and is heavily

Clatta Bumboo – Be Strong – Press Release

Press Release: Clatta Bumboo urges us to ‘be strong’ in the second release from his highly anticipated new album. Emerging Roots artist Clatta Bumboo is gearing up for the release of his brand-new album on 24 November. Ahead of this, he’s released the second single from the record: a soulful and pertinent track for our time. Be Strong, released via Black River Sonics, sees this accomplished singer, songwriter, and producer move his sound further forward. The track is taken from Clatta’s forthcoming, and debut, album – slated for release on 24 November. The record will consist of 12 tracks, and

Clatta Bumboo – Make Way Rasta – Press Release

Press Release: Clatta Bumboo shows again why his Roots status is fast becoming legendary. Emerging Roots artist Clatta Bumboo is quickly becoming one of the must-listen to voices in the culture. Now, he’s back with another superb release, ahead of his new album which drops globally on 24 November. Make Way Rasta, released via Black River Sonics, sees this accomplished singer, songwriter, and producer further his slick and compelling sound. The track is taken from Clatta’s forthcoming, and debut, album of the same name – slated for release on 24 November. The record will consist of 12 tracks, and his

Jah Wyz

Artist Biography: Jah Wyz With a voice that can turn its hand to Reggae, Afrobeats, and Dancehall, and with lyrical skills to match, Jah Wyz is a force to be reckoned with – and an artist whose craft has gone from strength-to-strength in recent years. Jah Wyz’s musical journey began in Accra, Ghana. As a youth, he taught himself music, which is something that’s always been a passion for him. He crafted his style on the Reggae sounds coming out of Jamaica – and while attending college, furthered his endeavours to create the artist Jah Wyz we see today. His

Lawgiver The Kingson – Creation – Review

LawGiver The Kingson: Creation Single Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. LawGiver The Kingson is starting November 2023 strongly, releasing a song off his new album – which is also the title track, nonetheless. Creation, released and executively produced by LawGiver’s own label Imperishable Uprising, sees the artist team up with musicians Cleveland ‘Clevie’ Brownie and Owen Rennalls. LawGiver has already dropped two cuts from the album: the fresh, summery Welcome To Jamaica, and the intricately orchestrated Irie featuring Matthew Bento. What firstly stood out about these tracks was the clean, detailed, and well-considered mixing and mastering – where levels

Akae Beka

Akae Beka Biography: A Musical Prophet of Reggae Early Life and Roots Born on August 13, 1969 on the island of Antigua, as Vaughn Andre Benjamin, Akae Beka was destined to be a voice of profound resonance in the world of reggae music. Raised on the vibrant Caribbean island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Benjamin’s early life was immersed in the island’s rich cultural and musical heritage. His journey into the world of reggae was heavily influenced by the spiritual and socially conscious vibes that permeated his homeland. Musical Awakening Akae Beka’s love for music began to

Lawgiver The Kingson & Matthew Bento – Irie – Review

LawGiver The Kingson x Matthew Bento: Irie Single Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com LawGiver The Kingson is back with a fresh cut – this time, taking what on the face of it is a Lovers Rock track, and turning it into something slightly different. Irie, released via Imperishable Uprising, sees LawGiver team up with Bermuda-born, Cali-based Matthew Bento. The track is the creation of him, UK selector Lady Dee and producer Junior L Murray. LawGiver got involved after his cousin who lives in the UK sent him the riddim. Irie is taken off LawGiver’s upcoming new album, Creation –

Sanity Riddim – Review

Various Artists: Sanity Riddim Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. A well-established production outfit has just released a new riddim, featuring a selection of both legendary and up-and-coming artists – and you’d be mad not to listen to it, as it’s superb. Sanity Riddim, released via Forever Music Productions, sees the label take on some classic Roots sounds – but the background to the release is equally interesting. Forever Music Productions from Portmore Jamaica was the brainchild of Shayne Green – an alumnus of the Sly and Robbie camp where he was an engineer. Green has previously worked with industry

Roberto Sanchez – Jah Bless The Rastaman Dub – Review

Anotha One Productions featuring Roberto Sanchez: Jah Bless The Rastaman Dub Single Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. Following on from the success of the late Tabby Diamond’s final track, with Gregory Isaacs’ nephew Ray, the label responsible for it has released a Dub version – and it’s a scintillating listen. Jah Bless The Rastaman Dub, released via Anotha One Productions, sees the outfit join forces with well-respected producer and engineer Roberto Sanchez. As Pauzeradio said of the Diamond/Isaacs version: “Jah Bless The Rastaman is excellent work from all involved – particularly the Reggaement Band and Anotha One’s sterling commitment

Ray Isaacs & Tabby Diamond – Jah Bless The Rastaman – Review

Ray Isaacs and Tabby Diamond: Jah Bless The Rastaman Single Review by Mr Topple For Pauzeradio.com. The last song ever recorded by Donald “Tabby Diamond” Shaw has finally been released, over a year after his murder. It serves as a fitting memory of the man and the artist – but also a glimpse of what he still had to offer, and what was cruelly taken. Jah Bless The Rastaman, released via Anotha One Productions, sees Diamond team up with Ray Isaacs – nephew of Gregory. It was recorded on 28 March 2022, after Diamond called up Isaacs wanting to come

Clatta Bumboo – Where Is Home – Press Release

Clatta Bumboo – Be Strong – Press Release