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Freddie McGregor Biography

Freddie McGregor

Freddie McGregor Biography: A Reggae Legend Early Life Freddie McGregor, born on June 27, 1956, in Clarendon, Jamaica, is a distinguished reggae artist with a career spanning over five decades. Growing up in a musical household, where his parents ran the famous Studio One recording studio, McGregor was exposed to the vibrant Jamaican music scene from a young age. This early exposure ignited his passion for music, and he soon found himself immersed in the world of reggae. Early Career Freddie McGregor’s musical journey began in the 1960s when, as a teenager, he formed the Clarendonians with his friend Ernest

Beres Hammond Biography

Beres Hammond

Beres Hammond Biography: Beres Hammond, born Hugh Beresford Hammond on August 28, 1955, in Annotto Bay, Saint Mary, Jamaica, is a legendary reggae artist known for his soulful voice, prolific songwriting, and enduring contributions to the genre. His career spans several decades, and he has earned a reputation as one of the most influential and respected figures in reggae music. Early Life Beres Hammond grew up in a musically inclined family, surrounded by the vibrant sounds of Jamaican music. His father was a member of the church choir, and his mother played the piano. These early influences laid the foundation

Cocoa Tea Biography

Cocoa Tea

Cocoa Tea Biography: Early Life Cocoa Tea, born Calvin Scott, entered the world on September 3, 1959, in Rocky Point, Clarendon Parish, Jamaica. Growing up in a rural environment, his early exposure to the reggae and dancehall scenes influenced his deep connection with music. Musical Beginnings Cocoa Tea’s journey into music began in the late 1970s. Inspired by the cultural and social messages of reggae, he quickly found his voice and unique style within the genre. His moniker, Cocoa Tea, reflects both his fondness for the hot beverage and his smooth vocal delivery. Rise to Prominence Cocoa Tea gained recognition

Yami Bolo Biography

Yami Bolo

Yami Bolo Biography: Yami Bolo, born Rolando Ephraim McLean on October 1, 1970, in Kingston, Jamaica, is a highly respected reggae artist known for his distinctive voice, conscious lyrics, and deep commitment to Rastafarian principles. His career spans several decades, and he has left an indelible mark on the reggae music scene with his spiritually charged music and socially conscious messages. Early Life Yami Bolo grew up in the Waterhouse district of Kingston, a neighbourhood that has produced many other notable reggae artists. His musical journey began at an early age when he started singing in the local church choir.

Gate Citizens feat Emmillienne Right Path Review

GC (Gate Citizens) feat. Emmillienne – Right Path – Review

GC (Gate Citizens) featuring Emmillienne: Right Path Single Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. January 2024 sees the release of another track from an inspired series by a US-based producer and a cannabis brand – pushing the boundaries of modern Roots Reggae. Right Path, released via Oddiowave Records, sees producers DJ Oddio and Bonzai Cannabis founder Bonzai Caruso drop the second cut from the Bonzai Cannabis Brand Riddim: a selection of tracks aimed at promoting the brand. The first release, Bless Up by International GT and Demarco, was a slick Revival Reggae affair. Now, Right Path shows that this project

Creatives With AI Podcast feat Gav Pauze Press Release

Creatives With AI Podcast Hosted by David Brown feat. Gav Pauze – Press Release

Press Release: From Vinyl to Virtual The Evolution of The Live DJ with Gav Pauze. With so many changes constantly happening within the music and other creative industries, the rise of AI has been at the forefront. It’s important to discuss views on AI, good and bad, as to learn and create ways to utilise the new tools that are becoming more widely available. So, with this in mind, it was with great pleasure that Gav accepted the invitation to go onto David Brown’s Podcast, Creatives With AI. The hour-long discussion was about what DJ’ing was like when Gav first

Maia The Toad Fever Review

Maia The Toad – Fever – Review

Maia The Toad: Fever Single Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. What happens when you take an industry-standard track and mix two classic interpretations of it together? You get Maia The Toad’s latest release. Fever, released via RuffCompany Records, sees Maia partially take on the Horace Andy/Studio One interpretation of this classic track – courtesy of producer Errol ‘General Smiley’ Bennett. However, we’re getting two for the price of one, here – because she also brings in the Peggy Lee version. To begin with, the musical backdrop from Bennett is based around the Clement ‘Coxsone’ Dodd version – but with

Maia The Toad Fever Press Release

Maia The Toad – Fever – Press Release

Press Release: Classic Peggy Lee track ‘Fever’ gets a brand-new update with some inspired Reggae reworking. Emerging artist Maia The Toad has returned to Reggae for her latest release. However, she’s not taking the shift lightly – as she’s chosen to cover one of the most recognisable tracks of all time, with a classic Reggae reworking. Fever, released via RuffCompany Records, sees this accomplished singer/songwriter return to Reggae for the first time since her 2019 track Planet Jam, taken from her Nebular album. This version of the song is based around the classic Horace Andy interpretation from 1972 – but

Clatta Bumboo Biography

Clatta Bumboo

Artist Biography: Clatta Bumboo. With a voice that effortlessly transcends Roots Reggae and Soul, music that brings in Soul and Rock, and lyrical poeticism that stirs the mind and soul – ‘unique’ is a word perhaps best reserved for Clatta Bumboo; an artist whose craft has gone from strength-to-strength in recent years. This talented individual has been a firm fixture on the Roots Reggae landscape for over four years. After the release of his breakthrough EP, We Are Chosen (2019), Clatta followed this with Future Water (2020), and Catalysis: Miles Deep in the Attic (2021). Now, he has finally released

Clatta Bumboo Make Way Rasta Album Press Release

Clatta Bumboo – Make Way Rasta – Album Press Release

Press Release: Clatta Bumboo’s debut album is finally here – seeing the talented artist ‘make way’ for a new chapter in his career. Jamaican-born, US-based Roots artist Clatta Bumboo is humbled and proud to announce the release of his debut full-length album, Make Way Rasta – available on all platforms on 24 November 2023. Make Way Rasta, released via Black River Sonics, sees this accomplished singer, songwriter, and producer deliver 12 tracks grounded in Rastafari Roots Reggae – but all with their own individual twists: The project represents a lifetime of experiences for Clatta – and years of dedication to

Freddie McGregor Biography

Freddie McGregor

Freddie McGregor Biography: A Reggae Legend Early Life Freddie McGregor, born on June 27, 1956, in Clarendon, Jamaica, is a distinguished reggae artist with a career spanning over five decades. Growing up in a musical household, where his parents ran the famous Studio One recording studio, McGregor was exposed to the vibrant Jamaican music scene from a young age. This early exposure ignited his passion for music, and he soon found himself immersed in the world of reggae. Early Career Freddie McGregor’s musical journey began in the 1960s when, as a teenager, he formed the Clarendonians with his friend Ernest

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Beres Hammond Biography

Beres Hammond

Beres Hammond Biography: Beres Hammond, born Hugh Beresford Hammond on August 28, 1955, in Annotto Bay, Saint Mary, Jamaica, is a legendary reggae artist known for his soulful voice, prolific songwriting, and enduring contributions to the genre. His career spans several decades, and he has earned a reputation as one of the most influential and respected figures in reggae music. Early Life Beres Hammond grew up in a musically inclined family, surrounded by the vibrant sounds of Jamaican music. His father was a member of the church choir, and his mother played the piano. These early influences laid the foundation

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Cocoa Tea Biography

Cocoa Tea

Cocoa Tea Biography: Early Life Cocoa Tea, born Calvin Scott, entered the world on September 3, 1959, in Rocky Point, Clarendon Parish, Jamaica. Growing up in a rural environment, his early exposure to the reggae and dancehall scenes influenced his deep connection with music. Musical Beginnings Cocoa Tea’s journey into music began in the late 1970s. Inspired by the cultural and social messages of reggae, he quickly found his voice and unique style within the genre. His moniker, Cocoa Tea, reflects both his fondness for the hot beverage and his smooth vocal delivery. Rise to Prominence Cocoa Tea gained recognition

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Yami Bolo Biography

Yami Bolo

Yami Bolo Biography: Yami Bolo, born Rolando Ephraim McLean on October 1, 1970, in Kingston, Jamaica, is a highly respected reggae artist known for his distinctive voice, conscious lyrics, and deep commitment to Rastafarian principles. His career spans several decades, and he has left an indelible mark on the reggae music scene with his spiritually charged music and socially conscious messages. Early Life Yami Bolo grew up in the Waterhouse district of Kingston, a neighbourhood that has produced many other notable reggae artists. His musical journey began at an early age when he started singing in the local church choir.

Read More »
Gate Citizens feat Emmillienne Right Path Review

GC (Gate Citizens) feat. Emmillienne – Right Path – Review

GC (Gate Citizens) featuring Emmillienne: Right Path Single Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. January 2024 sees the release of another track from an inspired series by a US-based producer and a cannabis brand – pushing the boundaries of modern Roots Reggae. Right Path, released via Oddiowave Records, sees producers DJ Oddio and Bonzai Cannabis founder Bonzai Caruso drop the second cut from the Bonzai Cannabis Brand Riddim: a selection of tracks aimed at promoting the brand. The first release, Bless Up by International GT and Demarco, was a slick Revival Reggae affair. Now, Right Path shows that this project

Read More »
Creatives With AI Podcast feat Gav Pauze Press Release

Creatives With AI Podcast Hosted by David Brown feat. Gav Pauze – Press Release

Press Release: From Vinyl to Virtual The Evolution of The Live DJ with Gav Pauze. With so many changes constantly happening within the music and other creative industries, the rise of AI has been at the forefront. It’s important to discuss views on AI, good and bad, as to learn and create ways to utilise the new tools that are becoming more widely available. So, with this in mind, it was with great pleasure that Gav accepted the invitation to go onto David Brown’s Podcast, Creatives With AI. The hour-long discussion was about what DJ’ing was like when Gav first

Read More »
Maia The Toad Fever Review

Maia The Toad – Fever – Review

Maia The Toad: Fever Single Review by Mr Topple for Pauzeradio.com. What happens when you take an industry-standard track and mix two classic interpretations of it together? You get Maia The Toad’s latest release. Fever, released via RuffCompany Records, sees Maia partially take on the Horace Andy/Studio One interpretation of this classic track – courtesy of producer Errol ‘General Smiley’ Bennett. However, we’re getting two for the price of one, here – because she also brings in the Peggy Lee version. To begin with, the musical backdrop from Bennett is based around the Clement ‘Coxsone’ Dodd version – but with

Read More »
Maia The Toad Fever Press Release

Maia The Toad – Fever – Press Release

Press Release: Classic Peggy Lee track ‘Fever’ gets a brand-new update with some inspired Reggae reworking. Emerging artist Maia The Toad has returned to Reggae for her latest release. However, she’s not taking the shift lightly – as she’s chosen to cover one of the most recognisable tracks of all time, with a classic Reggae reworking. Fever, released via RuffCompany Records, sees this accomplished singer/songwriter return to Reggae for the first time since her 2019 track Planet Jam, taken from her Nebular album. This version of the song is based around the classic Horace Andy interpretation from 1972 – but

Read More »
Clatta Bumboo Biography

Clatta Bumboo

Artist Biography: Clatta Bumboo. With a voice that effortlessly transcends Roots Reggae and Soul, music that brings in Soul and Rock, and lyrical poeticism that stirs the mind and soul – ‘unique’ is a word perhaps best reserved for Clatta Bumboo; an artist whose craft has gone from strength-to-strength in recent years. This talented individual has been a firm fixture on the Roots Reggae landscape for over four years. After the release of his breakthrough EP, We Are Chosen (2019), Clatta followed this with Future Water (2020), and Catalysis: Miles Deep in the Attic (2021). Now, he has finally released

Read More »
Clatta Bumboo Make Way Rasta Album Press Release

Clatta Bumboo – Make Way Rasta – Album Press Release

Press Release: Clatta Bumboo’s debut album is finally here – seeing the talented artist ‘make way’ for a new chapter in his career. Jamaican-born, US-based Roots artist Clatta Bumboo is humbled and proud to announce the release of his debut full-length album, Make Way Rasta – available on all platforms on 24 November 2023. Make Way Rasta, released via Black River Sonics, sees this accomplished singer, songwriter, and producer deliver 12 tracks grounded in Rastafari Roots Reggae – but all with their own individual twists: The project represents a lifetime of experiences for Clatta – and years of dedication to

Read More »

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