Aysha Loren Your Love Island Mix Review

Aysha Lorén – Your Love (Island Mix) – Review

Aysha Lorén: Your Love (Island Mix) Single Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. You can tell when an artist writes a track in Jamaica, as the Caribbean vibes shine through. And that’s the case on Aysha Lorén’s latest cuts, which shows ‘her love’ for the island as well as other genres. Your Love (in this case the Island Mix) is a bold, simmering, and fresh song from West London-based Lorén. Co-produced by herself and Adrian McKenzie, the original of the track was released in late 2022 – but given the time of year, this warm cut is well worth a

Derajah Babylon A Quake Review

Derajah – Babylon A Quake – Review

Derajah: Babylon A Quake 7″ Vinyl Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. Inna De Yard alumni Derajah has had a long but carefully trod career – from his early beginnings working with the legendary, late Sugar Minott to his 2022 collaboration with the 32 Golden Souls. After his recent hit Jah Will Mek A Way, Pauzeradio is proud to stock another 2023 cut from this consummate artist. Babylon A Quake, released and produced via Fruits Records, is a veritable Roots anthem for our times, across a 7” vinyl. The 18th Parallel, the Swiss label’s band who have an impressive roster

Joe Yorke End Of The Day Review

Joe Yorke – End Of The Day – Review

Joe Yorke: End Of The Day 7” Vinyl Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. What happens when Bristolian Joe Yorke teams up with Swiss-based The 18th Parallel and Fruits Records, as well as master lyricist Eeyun Delroy Purkins? Well, at the ‘end of the day’ it’s perfection, of course – and now available in the Pauzeradio shop. End Of The Day, released and produced via Fruits Records, sees the UK-based Yorke collaborate with The 18th Parallel across the arrangement, and Purkins across the lyrics. The slick mixing comes from Westfinga, and the mastering is done with finesse by Sam John

Don Hartley The Third Day Press Release

Don Hartley – The Third Day – Press Release

Press Release: Don Hartley shows again why his Roots’ status is legendary. Veteran Roots artist Don Hartley has been a staple on the conscious Reggae seen for over three decades. Now, he’s back with another superb release – following on from his recent cuts Do You Have What It Takes and Black Moses. The Third Day, released via Don Hartley Music, sees this accomplished singer, songwriter, and producer further his slick and compelling sound. It’s another quality Roots release, taken from Hartley’s upcoming debut EP, with digital roots producer I-niverse expected in early August 2023: The track follows-on from the

Ray Isaacs ft R Embassida_raggamuffin Remixes Review

Ray Isaacs ft R Embassida – Raggamuffin Remixes – Review

Ray Isaacs ft R Embassida Raggamuffin Remixes EP Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. What happens when the nephew of the legendary Gregory Isaacs meets one of the UK’s foremost production outfits? A whole host of delicious remixes is what. Raggamuffin Remixes, released via Totally Dubwise Recordings, sees the label take on the track Raggamuffin by Ray Isaacs featuring R Embassida. It was originally released in late 2020 by Anotha One Productions, who also produced the record. Fast forward to 2023, and Totally Dubwise have given it the remix treatment. The release itself starts off with a freshly remastered mix of both

Mikey General Hold Strong Review

Mikey General – Hold Strong – Review

Mikey General: Hold Strong 7″ Vinyl Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. Mikey General is always a solid, reliable artist – and with the latest of his releases to hit the Pauzeradio shop, he has cemented that credibility. Hold Strong, released via Dubquake Records, is an engaging and thought-provoking affair. It’s a strongly-constructed track – with the final mix and master giving a classic, vinyl feel to the proceedings. This is helped along by the excellent B-side ‘Strong Dub’, where O.B.F gives a delicious take on the main track – stark, ambient, and very eerie. So, what of the headline

Ashanti Selah Never Leave I Alone Review

Ashanti Selah – Never Leave I Alone – Review

Ashanti Selah: Never Leave I Alone 7″ Vinyl Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. Ashanti Selah’s latest release to hit the Pauzeradio shop is, perhaps, one of his strongest in a while – meaning we’re very humbled to be able to bring it to you. Never Leave I Alone, released via Firmly Rooted, sees Selah transcend the current Reggae cultural tendencies to fuse genres – delivering, instead, a straight yet vibrant and affecting Roots track – albeit with some interesting attention to detail laced across it. The mastering is very strong – not giving prominence to one instrumental line, instead

LawGiver The Kingson Welcome To Jamaica Review

LawGiver The Kingson – Welcome To Jamaica – Review

LawGiver the Kingson: Welcome to Jamaica Single Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. After a brief hiatus (although it felt too long), LawGiver the Kingson is back with a new project. So, welcome to the first track to be released from it. Welcome to Jamaica is the first single from Kingson’s upcoming album “Creation”, set to be released in the middle of summer. As the artist’s website says: “The album promises to be a powerful and uplifting work, showcasing Lawgiver’s unique blend of conscious lyrics and soulful rhythms. One of the standout tracks on the album is “Alive and Kicking,”

Christos DC Matchbox EP Press Release

Christos DC – Matchbox EP – Press Release

Press Release: Christos DC stuns with his new, five-track EP Matchbox. Seasoned Roots artist Christos DC has been a staple on the conscious Reggae scene since the mid-2010s. Now, he’s back with another stunning release: small, perfectly formed and carrying on the mantra of ‘honest music’ that this artist has lived by. Matchbox EP, released via Christos’s own label Honest Music, sees this accomplished singer, songwriter and producer take the listener on a deep dive into thoughtful, intricate, and richly orchestrated Roots: The EP follows-on from his incredible 2021 albums Crisis 2.0 and Crisis 2.0 in dub, and previous to

Tony Roots Tired A Di War Review

Tony Roots – Tired A Di War – Review

Tony Roots and Russ Disciple: Tired A Di War Vinyl Release Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. Pauzeradio is proud to have added to its vinyl shop another, new 7” vinyl release – and with this one the quality is undisputable. Tired A Di War, released via Ras-Guerrilla Music, sees veteran Jamaican/UK artist Tony Roots join forces with producer Russ Disciple across this classy release. Featuring the original plus a Dub version, it shows the quality of Ras-Guerrilla’s selections when it comes to artists and producers. Moreover, it also showcases the talents of Roots and Disciple perfectly. The track is

Aysha Loren Your Love Island Mix Review

Aysha Lorén – Your Love (Island Mix) – Review

Aysha Lorén: Your Love (Island Mix) Single Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. You can tell when an artist writes a track in Jamaica, as the Caribbean vibes shine through. And that’s the case on Aysha Lorén’s latest cuts, which shows ‘her love’ for the island as well as other genres. Your Love (in this case the Island Mix) is a bold, simmering, and fresh song from West London-based Lorén. Co-produced by herself and Adrian McKenzie, the original of the track was released in late 2022 – but given the time of year, this warm cut is well worth a

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Derajah Babylon A Quake Review

Derajah – Babylon A Quake – Review

Derajah: Babylon A Quake 7″ Vinyl Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. Inna De Yard alumni Derajah has had a long but carefully trod career – from his early beginnings working with the legendary, late Sugar Minott to his 2022 collaboration with the 32 Golden Souls. After his recent hit Jah Will Mek A Way, Pauzeradio is proud to stock another 2023 cut from this consummate artist. Babylon A Quake, released and produced via Fruits Records, is a veritable Roots anthem for our times, across a 7” vinyl. The 18th Parallel, the Swiss label’s band who have an impressive roster

Read More »
Joe Yorke End Of The Day Review

Joe Yorke – End Of The Day – Review

Joe Yorke: End Of The Day 7” Vinyl Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. What happens when Bristolian Joe Yorke teams up with Swiss-based The 18th Parallel and Fruits Records, as well as master lyricist Eeyun Delroy Purkins? Well, at the ‘end of the day’ it’s perfection, of course – and now available in the Pauzeradio shop. End Of The Day, released and produced via Fruits Records, sees the UK-based Yorke collaborate with The 18th Parallel across the arrangement, and Purkins across the lyrics. The slick mixing comes from Westfinga, and the mastering is done with finesse by Sam John

Read More »
Don Hartley The Third Day Press Release

Don Hartley – The Third Day – Press Release

Press Release: Don Hartley shows again why his Roots’ status is legendary. Veteran Roots artist Don Hartley has been a staple on the conscious Reggae seen for over three decades. Now, he’s back with another superb release – following on from his recent cuts Do You Have What It Takes and Black Moses. The Third Day, released via Don Hartley Music, sees this accomplished singer, songwriter, and producer further his slick and compelling sound. It’s another quality Roots release, taken from Hartley’s upcoming debut EP, with digital roots producer I-niverse expected in early August 2023: The track follows-on from the

Read More »
Ray Isaacs ft R Embassida_raggamuffin Remixes Review

Ray Isaacs ft R Embassida – Raggamuffin Remixes – Review

Ray Isaacs ft R Embassida Raggamuffin Remixes EP Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. What happens when the nephew of the legendary Gregory Isaacs meets one of the UK’s foremost production outfits? A whole host of delicious remixes is what. Raggamuffin Remixes, released via Totally Dubwise Recordings, sees the label take on the track Raggamuffin by Ray Isaacs featuring R Embassida. It was originally released in late 2020 by Anotha One Productions, who also produced the record. Fast forward to 2023, and Totally Dubwise have given it the remix treatment. The release itself starts off with a freshly remastered mix of both

Read More »
Mikey General Hold Strong Review

Mikey General – Hold Strong – Review

Mikey General: Hold Strong 7″ Vinyl Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. Mikey General is always a solid, reliable artist – and with the latest of his releases to hit the Pauzeradio shop, he has cemented that credibility. Hold Strong, released via Dubquake Records, is an engaging and thought-provoking affair. It’s a strongly-constructed track – with the final mix and master giving a classic, vinyl feel to the proceedings. This is helped along by the excellent B-side ‘Strong Dub’, where O.B.F gives a delicious take on the main track – stark, ambient, and very eerie. So, what of the headline

Read More »
Ashanti Selah Never Leave I Alone Review

Ashanti Selah – Never Leave I Alone – Review

Ashanti Selah: Never Leave I Alone 7″ Vinyl Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. Ashanti Selah’s latest release to hit the Pauzeradio shop is, perhaps, one of his strongest in a while – meaning we’re very humbled to be able to bring it to you. Never Leave I Alone, released via Firmly Rooted, sees Selah transcend the current Reggae cultural tendencies to fuse genres – delivering, instead, a straight yet vibrant and affecting Roots track – albeit with some interesting attention to detail laced across it. The mastering is very strong – not giving prominence to one instrumental line, instead

Read More »
LawGiver The Kingson Welcome To Jamaica Review

LawGiver The Kingson – Welcome To Jamaica – Review

LawGiver the Kingson: Welcome to Jamaica Single Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. After a brief hiatus (although it felt too long), LawGiver the Kingson is back with a new project. So, welcome to the first track to be released from it. Welcome to Jamaica is the first single from Kingson’s upcoming album “Creation”, set to be released in the middle of summer. As the artist’s website says: “The album promises to be a powerful and uplifting work, showcasing Lawgiver’s unique blend of conscious lyrics and soulful rhythms. One of the standout tracks on the album is “Alive and Kicking,”

Read More »
Christos DC Matchbox EP Press Release

Christos DC – Matchbox EP – Press Release

Press Release: Christos DC stuns with his new, five-track EP Matchbox. Seasoned Roots artist Christos DC has been a staple on the conscious Reggae scene since the mid-2010s. Now, he’s back with another stunning release: small, perfectly formed and carrying on the mantra of ‘honest music’ that this artist has lived by. Matchbox EP, released via Christos’s own label Honest Music, sees this accomplished singer, songwriter and producer take the listener on a deep dive into thoughtful, intricate, and richly orchestrated Roots: The EP follows-on from his incredible 2021 albums Crisis 2.0 and Crisis 2.0 in dub, and previous to

Read More »
Tony Roots Tired A Di War Review

Tony Roots – Tired A Di War – Review

Tony Roots and Russ Disciple: Tired A Di War Vinyl Release Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. Pauzeradio is proud to have added to its vinyl shop another, new 7” vinyl release – and with this one the quality is undisputable. Tired A Di War, released via Ras-Guerrilla Music, sees veteran Jamaican/UK artist Tony Roots join forces with producer Russ Disciple across this classy release. Featuring the original plus a Dub version, it shows the quality of Ras-Guerrilla’s selections when it comes to artists and producers. Moreover, it also showcases the talents of Roots and Disciple perfectly. The track is

Read More »

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