Reggae

reggae.llc/artists/116683 Today marks 78 years since Jackie Mittoo was born! The keyboardist is responsible for the bubble pattern, how many thousands of reggae records have had that rhythm? Brought the organ to the forefront. The band leader at Studio One - musical directory, keyboardist, arranger. Keyboardist for The Skatalites, just fire some up and truly enjoy. We only had him for 42 years, but he changed reggae forever. #reggae #music #jamaica #JackieMittoo #birthday #onthisday

reggae.llc/artists/79842 Today is 75 years since Phillip Fraser was born You go onto Spotify, ok, it's not bad. 156k is respectable. But then you see how many vinyl-only releases he has, by my count 104. this is my site -> get youtube links to the vinyl only reggae.llc/artists/79842 It's a roots day today fam, honor the man! #reggae #music #jamaica #PhillipFraser #birthday #onthisday

reggae.llc/artists/117937 Happy Birthday to H.R.! Born on this day in 1956. Frontman of Bad Brains, furious punk plus reggae - groundbreaking. While Bad Brains' 1982 H.R.'s breakthrough, give the 1989 album Singin' in the Heart or the most recent - Let Luv Lead (The Way) if you want the laidback stress-free vibes. #reggae #music #jamaica #HR #birthday #onthisday

February 6, 1945. Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica. Nesta is born, and the world would never be the same. #bobmarley81

Happy Birthday, Bob!

Happy Birthday Dennis Brown! The Crown Prince of Reggae. Let his name live on forever - Fire up one and fire up one of his more than 75 albums and 650 releases. reggae.llc/artists/77811

reggae.llc/artists/105869 🎂 Today marks 90 years since Lester Sterling was born! The Jamaican saxophonist, co-founder of the legendary Skatalites, played a pivotal role in shaping reggae and ska. His innovative sound influenced countless artists, leaving a lasting legacy in music. Here's a link from our friends at VP - vprecords.com/remembering-le… #reggae #music #jamaica #LesterSterling #birthday #onthisday

reggae.llc/artists/296055 Today marks 12 years since we lost John Wayne. 30 releases deep (all singles but one album - dancehall to the core), his Sleng Teng Riddim "Call The Police" has 3 million listens! May his music inspire new generations to fight for change and unity as he did! #reggae #music #jamaica #JohnWayne2 #LegacyLivesOn #RestInPower #ForeverInSound

reggae.llc/artists/145586 Today marks 80 years since the birth of the Jamaican reggae singer Otis Gayle. He was born in Kingston, rose to prominence with Byron Lee and the Dragonaires before recording solo classics at Studio One, including “I’ll Be Around.” A 1983 Juno Award winner, Gayle is celebrated for his soulful vocals and enduring influence on roots reggae. Happy birthday and congrats on making it to octogenarian status! Aye Matey! #reggae #music #jamaica #OtisGayle #birthday #onthisday

A true legend has passed. Lowell “Sly” Dunbar, born May 10, 1952 passed away yesterday at age 73 at his home in Kingston, Jamaica. A drummer and one-half of the iconic reggae rhythm duo Sly & Robbie. Estimates say that he released 200,000+ songs. If he started on his first birthday, that's more than 7 records per day. What an absolute superstar. Sly & Robbie as a duo released more than 250, and that doesn't count collaborations with Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Grace Jones, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Madonna, and, literally, countless others. Sly is unquestionably one of the most influential musicians in reggae, dub, and dancehall, shaping the sound of Jamaican music for decades. The "One Drop" style, the "Rub A Dub" sound, "Bam Bam," "Murder She Wrote," ok, I'm not going to go on. You already know. This is not one of those cases where he went unrecognized in his lifetime - Sly & Robbie earned 13 Grammy nominations and had two wins. Some rare justice in this world, praise be. Rest In Power, Sly. Your music will always live on.

reggae.llc/artists/232694 Happy Birthday to Spectacular! Born on this day in 1976. He's 50, milestone birthday, has to be wild for him. He's got a lot to be proud of, my reggae.llc website shows 66 releases in that time. Check them out by following the link, picking a release, and clicking on the youtube by each track! #reggae #jamaica #reggae #jamaica #birthday #onthisday

Turning the volume up as we head toward Reggae Month. From timeless melodies to messages that still move the world, the music of Peter Tosh sets the tone. Roots. Rhythm. Rebel spirit. Reggae Month is almost here. Let the music lead the way. 💚💛❤️ #ReggaeMonth #PeterTosh #RootsRockReggae

reggae.llc/artists/239316 Today marks 9 years since we lost reggae legend Ronnie Davis. If you're into a soulful voice and deep reggae roots, I highly recommend rerouting the GPS and heading to his house. He was making Rocksteady in '67, so you've got a full day ahead of you. #reggae #music #jamaica #RonnieDavis #LegacyLivesOn #RestInPower #ForeverInSound

reggae.llc/artists/387087 Today marks 47 years since Busy Signal was born! Busy Signal first singles were high-energy dancehall emphasizing rhythm and swagger. He then moved in a Roots direction, exploring themes such as perseverance, social pressure, spirituality, and self-reflection. Recently, he's taking roots instrumentation into a modern production mindset, with live basslines and skanking guitars, hooks that work in clubs. Key albums to know: Step Out (2006), Loaded (2012), Reggae Music Again, and Spiritual (2023) #reggae #music #jamaica #BusySignal #birthday #onthisday

reggae.llc/artists/228202 Remembering Danny English, who passed away on this day last year. Rihanna sampled this Jamaican dancehall deejay's "Party Time" for "Pon de Replay"-which just passed a billion streams on Spotify. 54 is too young to die, my friends, take care of your health! #reggae #LegacyLivesOn #RestInPower #ForeverInSound

reggae.llc/artists/77379 Today marks 70 years since Sylford Walker was born! The Jamaican reggae legend, known for his soulful voice and spiritual themes, influenced the roots reggae movement with hits like "Burn Babylon." If you are into roots and don't know this guy, turn your dial over to that station now! So good. #reggae #music #jamaica #SylfordWalker #birthday #onthisday

reggae.llc/artists/4969 Rabbit-hole alert -> today marks 68 years since the birth of Adrian Sherwood! A British Dub pioneer, he stayed true to the roots, producing many Jamaican artists and collaborating with Lee "Scratch" Perry. But he's not a purist - Industrial, Rock, Film and now pioneering ReggaeEDM (a term new to me, but whatever, journalists gonna journal) which includes Reggaestep, Jungle, and Dubstep. Something for everyone, anyways. Happy Birthday Adrian! #reggae #music #jamaica #AdrianSherwood #birthday #onthisday

reggae.llc/releases/65290… On this day in 2015, Stand High Patrol, the French reggae sound system known for their roots and dub influences, released "A Matter Of Scale." This album reflects the band's commitment to social issues, addressing themes of unity and resistance in a post-colonial context. The first time I heard Stand High Patrol in 2012 took me a LONG time to figure out they were from Brittany. Truly worldwide this music. #reggae #music #jamaica #StandHighPatrol #reggaehistory

reggae.llc/artists/506160 Today marks 2 years since we lost reggae great Pluto Shervington. Known for hits like "Your Honour" and his distinctive storytelling. Honor his legacy by giving him a spin today! #reggae #music #jamaica #PlutoShervington #LegacyLivesOn #RestInPower #ForeverInSound

beatport.com/chart/fresh-ca… New reggae selections up on Beatport. Hand-picked, DJ-ready, and rooted in the culture. Check out these tracks from across the Caribbean! #beatport #reggae