Akae Beka Biography

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 & 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

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

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 & 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

Queen Omega Biography

Queen Omega

Queen Omega Biography: The Reggae Empress Introduction Reggae music is a global movement and continues to go from strength to strength, but few artists have made such a profound impact on the genre as Queen Omega. Hailing from the vibrant island of Trinidad and Tobago, she has carved a unique path in the music industry with her powerful lyrics, soulful voice, and unwavering commitment to spreading positive messages through her art. Queen Omega’s journey from a small Caribbean island to global recognition is a testament to her talent, perseverance, and dedication to her craft. Early Life and Musical Beginnings Born

Ebony Sisters Tell Love Hello Review

Ebony Sisters – Tell Love Hello – Review

Sid Buck Records featuring the Ebony Sisters: Tell Love Hello 7” Vinyl Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. The recently launched Sid Buck Records is remastering and reissuing the legendary producer and engineer Sid Bucknor’s work, thanks to his son Byron. So, the Pauzeradio shop is humbled to stock another one of these classic tracks, reimagined. Bucknor should need no introduction. Over the years, as Sid Buck Records note in a press release, Sid: “was the most prolific sound engineer and composer of the time. He started his career at Studio 1 with his cousin Coxson Dodd and soon became

Spanky Brown Come Out Of Darkness Review

Spanky Brown – Come Out Of Darkness – Review

Sid Buck Records featuring Spanky Brown: Come Out Of Darkness 7” Vinyl Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. The legendary yet under-recognised talents of Reggae producer and engineer the late Sid Bucknor have recently been reinvigorated, with the launch of a label dedicated to re-releasing his groundbreaking work. Pauzeradio is proud to have in its shop several of these releases – with a classic from the early seventies being one. Come Out Of Darkness, now released via Sid Buck Records, was originally published in 1972 via Bucknor’s JamCam Records with vocals by Spanky Brown – on a double A-side with

Derajah Inna De Yard Africa Review

Derajah & Inna De Yard – Africa – Review

Derajah and Inna De Yard: Africa Single Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. Derajah has gone back to his roots (in this case, his earlier musical ones) – by once again collaborating with the rest of the Inna De Yard collective across a track off their latest album. Africa, released via Chapter Two Records and Wagram Music, sees Derajah and Inna De Yard take on the Gaylads classic, which was originally produced by Clement “Coxsone” Dodd and released via Studio One. It’s off the collective’s latest album, Family Affair – which was a retrospective of its members’ timeless work, as

The Phonosonics End Of The World Review

The Phonosonics – The End Of The World – Review

The Phonosonics: The End of the World Single Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. Canadian west coast Roots Reggae veterans the Phonosonics’ latest single is an 80s-inspired, dystopian Roots nightmare – but in a very good way, of course. The End of the World sees the band continue to move forward from their original early Reggae and Rocksteady sound – here, creating something dark and brooding. Written by the group, and produced by members Spencer Cleave and Anthony Shackell, the mastering by Brock McFarlane is a slick and efficient affair – focusing on the overall, unsettling landscape of the main

Akae Beka Biography

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

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Lawgiver The Kingson & Matthew Bento Irie Review

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 –

Read More »
Sanity Riddim Review

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

Read More »
Roberto Sanchez Jah Bless The Rastaman Dub Review

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

Read More »
Ray Isaacs & Tabby Diamond Jah Bless The Rastaman Review

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

Read More »
Queen Omega Biography

Queen Omega

Queen Omega Biography: The Reggae Empress Introduction Reggae music is a global movement and continues to go from strength to strength, but few artists have made such a profound impact on the genre as Queen Omega. Hailing from the vibrant island of Trinidad and Tobago, she has carved a unique path in the music industry with her powerful lyrics, soulful voice, and unwavering commitment to spreading positive messages through her art. Queen Omega’s journey from a small Caribbean island to global recognition is a testament to her talent, perseverance, and dedication to her craft. Early Life and Musical Beginnings Born

Read More »
Ebony Sisters Tell Love Hello Review

Ebony Sisters – Tell Love Hello – Review

Sid Buck Records featuring the Ebony Sisters: Tell Love Hello 7” Vinyl Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. The recently launched Sid Buck Records is remastering and reissuing the legendary producer and engineer Sid Bucknor’s work, thanks to his son Byron. So, the Pauzeradio shop is humbled to stock another one of these classic tracks, reimagined. Bucknor should need no introduction. Over the years, as Sid Buck Records note in a press release, Sid: “was the most prolific sound engineer and composer of the time. He started his career at Studio 1 with his cousin Coxson Dodd and soon became

Read More »
Spanky Brown Come Out Of Darkness Review

Spanky Brown – Come Out Of Darkness – Review

Sid Buck Records featuring Spanky Brown: Come Out Of Darkness 7” Vinyl Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. The legendary yet under-recognised talents of Reggae producer and engineer the late Sid Bucknor have recently been reinvigorated, with the launch of a label dedicated to re-releasing his groundbreaking work. Pauzeradio is proud to have in its shop several of these releases – with a classic from the early seventies being one. Come Out Of Darkness, now released via Sid Buck Records, was originally published in 1972 via Bucknor’s JamCam Records with vocals by Spanky Brown – on a double A-side with

Read More »
Derajah Inna De Yard Africa Review

Derajah & Inna De Yard – Africa – Review

Derajah and Inna De Yard: Africa Single Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. Derajah has gone back to his roots (in this case, his earlier musical ones) – by once again collaborating with the rest of the Inna De Yard collective across a track off their latest album. Africa, released via Chapter Two Records and Wagram Music, sees Derajah and Inna De Yard take on the Gaylads classic, which was originally produced by Clement “Coxsone” Dodd and released via Studio One. It’s off the collective’s latest album, Family Affair – which was a retrospective of its members’ timeless work, as

Read More »
The Phonosonics End Of The World Review

The Phonosonics – The End Of The World – Review

The Phonosonics: The End of the World Single Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. Canadian west coast Roots Reggae veterans the Phonosonics’ latest single is an 80s-inspired, dystopian Roots nightmare – but in a very good way, of course. The End of the World sees the band continue to move forward from their original early Reggae and Rocksteady sound – here, creating something dark and brooding. Written by the group, and produced by members Spencer Cleave and Anthony Shackell, the mastering by Brock McFarlane is a slick and efficient affair – focusing on the overall, unsettling landscape of the main

Read More »

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