Reggae Album Reviews

Menny More On Air Live Review for Pauzeradio.com. Menny More has been a regular feature in the Unique Reggae Mix radio show on Pauzeradio.com for many years and has a unique style. His vocals are consistent and unlike any other artist on the circuit. This latest album from Menny More called “On Air Live” does not disappoint. Menny More On Air Live starts out with “Last Laugh” sitting on a classic, forward driving riddim track, this song is an ideal taster of the overall feel of the album. Being uptempo but holding tight with a roots feel, pushing across the

Lion Pride Riddim Review Over the past year I have noticed that many I and Pauzeradio.com collaborate with have stepped up their work rate and this is the exact description needed for Upsetta Records and all involved in their projects. With the last release from them being the Reggae Robin riddim, which was smothered in big tunes, I had high hopes for this latest release the Lion Pride riddim. The line up to the riddim at first glance had me thinking right away “wow” what a collection of greats all on one riddim and I had a feeling that I

Subajah Architect Review. When it comes to authentic roots reggae Subajah is certainly defining himself in that category, and this latest album release does more than prove that to be true. A solid mix of deep, meaningful, message lyrics, performed excellently and accompanied with incredible musical instruments, all produced to the highest of quality. It’s easy to hear that real instruments are used to create this masterpiece that is Architect. The structure and composition help to create a vibration that I feel, is what roots reggae is all about, upliftment with truth, rights, faith and real life experiences. The album

Stephen Dajure I’m Not A Criminal Album Review Just in case you didn’t know anything about Stephen Dajure yet, he became an up rising sensation, perfecting his talent while performing on some small shows around the parish of St Ann in Jamaica. As a recording artist Stephen Dajure’s influences run far and wide from Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Burning Spear, Buju Banton, Sizzla, Garnett Silk, Denis Brown, Beres Hammond, Jah Cure, Michael Jackson, John Mayer and Usher, just to name a few. The influences from singing legends he has only briefly gives away how talented this artist is and it’s clear

Perfect Giddimani Reggae Farm Work Review by Dan Subtifuge for Pauzeradio.com. Perfect Giddimani aka Greg Rose is an artist that needs no real introduction. Born in 1980’s Jamaica and immersed in Roots culture from early on in life, he started off named as Little Ninja on the Trend Setter Sound system until later changing his stage name to Perfect Giddimani. Things really kicked off for him after the change of name, with his first major hit being back in 2000 with a steady stream of hits ever since, including the likes of “Hand Cart Bwoy” , “I Smoked A Spliff”

General Rating out of 10 – 9/10 This release to me is the epitome of good “Nu Skool/Digital Roots”, Combining the best of veteran Vocal Artists and a wicked 80/90s inspired Riddim. The Riddim itself is a nice easy rocking Digital Roots One Drop beat, with a perfect balance of Keys, melodica and deep warm subby bass, with a cheeky guitar lick that blends in to the mix subtlety just carrying the track along as the bass and other elements make you bob your head to the beat without even noticing. The vocals themselves deal with a variety of styles

Reggae is truly universal and it’s always exciting when new artists arise. Which leads me to introducing you to this great, uprising artist from Brazil. ‘Dada Yute’ is an artist that started music aged 17 in one of Brazils top groups ‘Lions Of Israel’ They toured most of Brazil and even Jamaica, appearing on ‘Rebel Salute’. Now he has embarked on a solo career, and to kick it of he brings you this new EP. ‘Zion Bird’ is a 5 track EP of high quality music, vocal and production. Kicking off is the track ‘Ganja Lips Woman’ in which he’s

Million Stylez is a great artist from Sweden with Japanese and French roots. Although doing music for many years, he first made a name for himself with the hit tune “Miss Fatty” in 2006. Since then he hasn’t stopped giving the people great music. With lots of singles and up till now two albums and one EP, “From A Far” 2007 “Everyday” 2010 “Songs About You” 2013. And now 2015 he brings you the brilliant album “Revelation Time”. This is another great works from Million Stylez, 12 tracks of pure energy from various productions. A top choice for a opening

Zion Train is a UK Roots Dub group that have been established for over 25 years. The group also lend their skills to sound system and writing and producing and have many albums in their vaults. And now in 2015 along with Universal Egg and Deep Root they bring you the greatly uplifting ‘Fire Riddim’ On this riddim we are treated to four tracks of great quality, firstly we have the wonderful ‘Jah 9’ with the herb tune ‘Fire’ defending the importance of marijuana and its medical and spiritual abilities. Then we have ‘Micah Shemaiah‘ and ‘Rasta Live’ a tune

Miriam Simone hails from out of Holland. She started to sing at a young age, honing her voice in choirs and as a backing singer and in various groups and bands. In 2010 Miriam kicked off her solo career and co-founded the Dredda Records label. 2012 she brought you the great Ep “Follow My Dreams” with tracks produced by Bobby Digital who she has worked closely with for some years. Now in 2015 Miriam Simone and Dredda Records bring you the greatly uplifting Debut Album, “Mount Zion” The album kicks off with the title track itself ‘Mount Zion’, up next