ZOOLOOK Soul Rebel Review

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 Biography

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 that 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 includes 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 Biography

Delus

Delus Biography: Delmark “Delus” Spence was a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist who made a huge impact on the scene before his untimely death. Born on June 18, 1981, in Kingston, Jamaica, Delus grew up surrounded by music, 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 a full understanding of his love, which

Lee Scratch Perry Biography

Lee “Scratch” Perry

Lee “Scratch” Perry Biography: The Dub Organiser. Born Rainford Hugh Perry on March 20, 1936, in Kendal, Jamaica, Lee “Scratch” Perry is a legend in reggae. Over his six-decade career as a producer, performer, and visionary, he shaped the music business to what it is today. His impact goes beyond Jamaica, thanks to his ground-breaking work at the renowned Black Ark studio and his contributions to dub, which has made him one of the most creative and significant artists in popular music history. Early Years and Musical Origins Perry was raised in the rural parish of Hanover, Jamaica, so he

Willi Williams Biography

Willi Williams

Willi Williams Biography: 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 making waves

Ras Teo Inhailing Your Ocean Review

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 Biography

Kabaka Pyramid

Kabaka Pyramid Biography: Kabaka Pyramid, born Keron Salmon in Kingston, Jamaica, emerged as one of the most promising voices in reggae music. From a young age, Kabaka Pyramid, raised in Kingston, Jamaica, immersed himself in the vibrant Jamaican music scene. The Ugandan title for a king or ruler inspired his stage name, “Kabaka,” reflecting his aspirations to use his music as a platform for social change and empowerment. Musical Start Kabaka’s fascination with music began at a young age, especially with the messages of conscious reggae and the rhythms of dancehall. He began experimenting with songwriting and performing while still

Yaadcore Biography

Yaadcore

Yaadcore Biography: Yaadcore, also known as Rory Cha, born in 1989, is a Jamaican reggae artist and selector (DJ) who has made waves in reggae and dub. Coming from Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica, he first encountered reggae at an early age. Bob Marley, Mikey Dread, and Protoje have all had a significant influence on Yaadcore. Even from a young age, he was involved in the music and culture of his father’s sound system, Love People International. The start Yaadcore started his musical journey in his teenage years, when he began mastering his DJing skills by performing at local parties and events.

Uwe Banton Biography

Uwe Banton

Uwe Banton Biography: Uwe Banton is a German reggae artist known for his unique style, conscious lyrics, and captivating performances. Born on November 28, 1965, in Bielefeld, Germany, born Uwe Schäfer. His Jamaican friends gave him the stage name “Banton” when he began DJing in clubs around 1984. During that period, “Burro Banton” was a highly renowned DJ in Jamaica, and in the UK, Pato Banton was also a well-known DJ, making “Banton” an extremely popular name associated with an artist who was DJing. Musical influences and early years While growing up in Germany, Banton encountered a variety of musical

Pressure Busspipe Biography

Pressure Busspipe

Pressure Busspipe Biography: Pressure Busspipe, also known as Pressure, is an experienced reggae musician celebrated for his commanding performance, mindful songwriting, and distinctive vocal style. Delyno Brown, born on August 5, 1981, on the island of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, has gained worldwide acclaim for his accomplishments. The beginning Early on in his life, Pressure was inspired by the rich musical vibrations of the Caribbean. He heard reggae, dancehall, calypso, and soca as a child growing up in St. Thomas. His musical aspirations were shaped by the likes of Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Peter Tosh, and Buju

ZOOLOOK Soul Rebel Review

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

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Half Pint Biography

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 that 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 includes 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

Read More »
Delus Biography

Delus

Delus Biography: Delmark “Delus” Spence was a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist who made a huge impact on the scene before his untimely death. Born on June 18, 1981, in Kingston, Jamaica, Delus grew up surrounded by music, 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 a full understanding of his love, which

Read More »
Lee Scratch Perry Biography

Lee “Scratch” Perry

Lee “Scratch” Perry Biography: The Dub Organiser. Born Rainford Hugh Perry on March 20, 1936, in Kendal, Jamaica, Lee “Scratch” Perry is a legend in reggae. Over his six-decade career as a producer, performer, and visionary, he shaped the music business to what it is today. His impact goes beyond Jamaica, thanks to his ground-breaking work at the renowned Black Ark studio and his contributions to dub, which has made him one of the most creative and significant artists in popular music history. Early Years and Musical Origins Perry was raised in the rural parish of Hanover, Jamaica, so he

Read More »
Willi Williams Biography

Willi Williams

Willi Williams Biography: 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 making waves

Read More »
Ras Teo Inhailing Your Ocean Review

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

Read More »
Kabaka Pyramid Biography

Kabaka Pyramid

Kabaka Pyramid Biography: Kabaka Pyramid, born Keron Salmon in Kingston, Jamaica, emerged as one of the most promising voices in reggae music. From a young age, Kabaka Pyramid, raised in Kingston, Jamaica, immersed himself in the vibrant Jamaican music scene. The Ugandan title for a king or ruler inspired his stage name, “Kabaka,” reflecting his aspirations to use his music as a platform for social change and empowerment. Musical Start Kabaka’s fascination with music began at a young age, especially with the messages of conscious reggae and the rhythms of dancehall. He began experimenting with songwriting and performing while still

Read More »
Yaadcore Biography

Yaadcore

Yaadcore Biography: Yaadcore, also known as Rory Cha, born in 1989, is a Jamaican reggae artist and selector (DJ) who has made waves in reggae and dub. Coming from Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica, he first encountered reggae at an early age. Bob Marley, Mikey Dread, and Protoje have all had a significant influence on Yaadcore. Even from a young age, he was involved in the music and culture of his father’s sound system, Love People International. The start Yaadcore started his musical journey in his teenage years, when he began mastering his DJing skills by performing at local parties and events.

Read More »
Uwe Banton Biography

Uwe Banton

Uwe Banton Biography: Uwe Banton is a German reggae artist known for his unique style, conscious lyrics, and captivating performances. Born on November 28, 1965, in Bielefeld, Germany, born Uwe Schäfer. His Jamaican friends gave him the stage name “Banton” when he began DJing in clubs around 1984. During that period, “Burro Banton” was a highly renowned DJ in Jamaica, and in the UK, Pato Banton was also a well-known DJ, making “Banton” an extremely popular name associated with an artist who was DJing. Musical influences and early years While growing up in Germany, Banton encountered a variety of musical

Read More »
Pressure Busspipe Biography

Pressure Busspipe

Pressure Busspipe Biography: Pressure Busspipe, also known as Pressure, is an experienced reggae musician celebrated for his commanding performance, mindful songwriting, and distinctive vocal style. Delyno Brown, born on August 5, 1981, on the island of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, has gained worldwide acclaim for his accomplishments. The beginning Early on in his life, Pressure was inspired by the rich musical vibrations of the Caribbean. He heard reggae, dancehall, calypso, and soca as a child growing up in St. Thomas. His musical aspirations were shaped by the likes of Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Peter Tosh, and Buju

Read More »

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