Papa Michigan Mango Season Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. Papa Michigan – one half of the legendary duo Michigan and Smiley, for whom we have to thank for the phrases ‘Rub-a-Dub Style’ and ‘Nice up the Dance’ – is back with a new track, but this time a cover of one from a long-passed artist. Mango Season, released via RuffCompany Records, is a cover of the General Echo track of the same name. The latter is, as best as Pauzeradio can tell, unavailable online. Of course, Jamaican police killed General Echo in 1980 at the age of just 24

Don Hartley Zion Gate Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. The wonderful Don Hartley has recently returned with another glorious track – this time, focusing on smooth Roots vibes that contain pertinent lyrical messages. Zion Gate, released via World One Entertainment, sees Hartley team up with producer I-niverse for this sumptuous Roots Reggae cut. As is always the case with anything Hartley does, the mixing and mastering – here from I-niverse – is spot on: sympathetic to the overall instrumental arrangement, while also giving breathing room for the various lines as well as Hartley’s vocal to come through. The track

Greg Even & YT The Greatest Escape Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. If you feel like you sometimes need to escape from the world (and the toxic system we’re all forced to live under), then what better way to do this (and take inspiration at the same time) than by listening to the latest track from a British Roots icon? The Greatest Escape, released via Raider Records, sees UK-based artist YT team up with producer Greg Even in what is a great collaboration. The track is a glorious and forthright Roots-heavy track – which focuses on some classic elements

Christos DC & The Ligerians Live Right Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. The second single from the forthcoming album by Christos DC and the Ligerians is a change of the expected from the first track that was released – but shows the versatility of the matching of these artists. Live Right, released via Soul Nurse Records and Honest Music Production, is a departure from their previous release Shadow of Perception – an evocative, brooding, and somewhat unsettling track. Here, we’re treated to something gentler but albeit with the same powerful elements. Once again, Christos DC and the Ligerians have

Avaran Love Cry Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. Back in November 2024, a stirring and evocative riddim was released – and here, Pauzeradio is pleased to feature one track off it. Love Cry, across the Tears of Life Riddim released via Hungrybelly Records/Cyclone Music Group, is from Bahamas-born musician Avaran – and is a solid piece of work. The riddim is a slick, rich, and potent affair – reminiscent of Lovers Rock of days gone by. All the rudimental Reggae elements are there. The bass is rich and rounded and fairly low down its register. Running a winding melodic