Toots and the Maytals, Jamaican Music Legend
Posted on August 9, 2008 in the old school, ska category
Toots Hibbert and his Maytals have been pioneers of every
development of Jamaican music, from ska to rock steady to reggae. Toots is
a true old school reggae musician! The group has often been
credited with coining the term “reggae” as a genre of music. Toots and the
Maytals produced some of the greatest ska during the early 1960’s ska era,
including DOG WAR or BROADWAY JUNGLE.
As ska gave way to rocksteady, Toots and the Maytals
produced hits like 54-46 (That’s My Number). Then as rocksteady
gave way to reggae, they brought us hits like Do the Reggay
(first published use of the word), the hit Monkey Man and Sweet and Dandy in 1969.
Toots Hibbert is a very soulful singer and a joy to see live.
His legions of fans all over the world find his smile, positive vibes and lyrics
contagious.
Watch Toots singing Love is the Best There Is and talking about his early career aspirations:
Find rare Toots and the Maytals reggae, ska and rocksteady now:
Toots Hibbert and another incarnation of the Maytals are still going strong today!
Check out tthe Maytals most recent concert dates here.
Also, peruse the very long Toots and the Maytals
full discography.
Da’Ville:Lovers Rock Spotlight
Posted on July 1, 2008 in the lovers rock, new artists; new generation category
Da’Ville [real name, Orville Thomas from Kingston Jamaica, signed to Fashozy Records] is a fairly new lovers rock artist that is the whole package, [ a singer, songwriter, composer and producer.] He started off in 2005 with the song “In Heaven” and later came out with an album with the same name.
His first album made it to the top ten best selling reggae albums for Japan Tower Records and also toured in Europe, North America and the Caribbean. Da’Ville released his second album “Can’t Get Over You” in 2006.
In 2008, Da’Ville has come out with a great summer anthem, Always On My Mind. He also did a remix with Sean Paul.
“Always On My Mind” video
Sample & Buy: Da’Ville’s —-In Heaven-CD[2006]
Always On My Mind-CD [2008]
What do you guys think for his first album? ;
second album?
Good; Bad; Needs Improvement?
What’s your favorite songs?
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Tarrus Riley: new reggae; old school vibe
Posted on June 26, 2008 in the new artists; new generation, new reggae old school vibe category
Tarrus Riley [real name, Omar Riley] is the son of legendary singer Jimmy Riley.
Riley covers both the roots and lovers rock genres of reggae incredibly well.
My best friend came back from Belize and played his hit song, She’s Royal, and I immediately liked it.
“She’s Royal”
Sample & Buy Tarrus Riley Parables
Jamelody - Trinidad’s Newest Reggae Star
Posted on June 25, 2008 in the new artists; new generation, new reggae old school vibe, reggae category
People constantly make comments about Jamelody for being Trinidadian and singing reggae like Jamaicans are associated with instead the genre of soca and calypso that Trinidad and Tobago is known for. But he is not only the non-Jamaican artist who chose to sing reggae. The late Lucky Dube was another famous reggae musician from South Africa. Jamelody has a sweet voice and a very easy going personality that makes him seem so likeable.
The two songs that are known by most by the public are Love Crazy and Be Prepared. Love Crazy came in number six as the highest reggae radio debut[this year]. With positive and soulful lyrics like “You’re so righteous and so pure… I love you, you’re the inspiration of my life … you spread your love and set me free, and sounds of the saxophone was probably what made everyone like this song.
If you have not heard Jamelody, you have to check him out. Be Prepared shows the range of his voice, covering straight reggae, R&B and spiritual vibes all on the one cd.
“Love Crazy” video
Sample & Buy Jamelody’s first CD - Be Prepared
What do you guys think for his first album? Good; Bad?
What’s your favorite song?
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