Chaka Demus & Pliers – Murder She Wrote
Chaka Demus and Pliers talking on their biggest hit "Murder She Wrote", its origin, background story and impact on music around the world.
©William Richards
Chronixx – Music For Service
After five years of near silence, Chronixx returns with "Exile" – a raw, spiritual, genre-defying album rooted in reggae tradition and driven by a mission: music as sacred service in turbulent times.
©Laure Blanc
Little Lion Sound – Inclusive Dubplate Business
Little Lion Sound built a reggae empire from Geneva – with viral dubplates, a powerhouse label & a mission to break algorithm bubbles.
African Victory Tour – With Alborosie and King Shiloh in Kenya and Ethiopia
From Nairobi to Addis: Alborosie and King Shiloh’s African Victory Tour mixes sound system culture with Rasta-rooted humanitarian work.
©Beth Lesser
Barnabas – Forever In The Echo Chamber
David Katz remembers Barnabas: the unsung Channel One engineer, toaster and drummer who shaped 1970s Jamaican dub and roots reggae sound.
Junior Byles – Beat Down Babylon
Reggae icon Junior Byles, voice of “Beat Down Babylon” and “Fade Away”, has died at 77. A tribute to his life, struggles, and timeless musical legacy.
Commentary: Rich & Switch
Jahshii’s troubles in Grant’s Pen reflect a deeper tension in Jamaican dancehall: loyalty, status, and the backlash of “rich and switch.” Mel Cooke explores the trap of street cred and survival.
Yeza – Rebel Empress
Yeza reclaims reggae & dancehall on her own terms – fierce, conscious & sensual. “Star of the East” marks her bold arrival on the global stage.
Biga*Ranx – Mr. 1000 Melodies
Biga*Ranx blends reggae, chanson & raw emotion in his album “Rainshine” – a sonic sunshine for dark times. Discover the sound of hope.