The Meditations – No More Friend
This release was described by The Meditations way back in 1983 as their first dance album. Produced by Linval Thompson and backed by the Roots Radics, it's clear these guys had the clout to write…
High Stakes Records
High Stakes Records are making their mark on the New Zealand dancehall scene in a big way with their original productions and work voicing both local and Jamaican artists. NiceUp talks to Tiopira…
Putumayo’s Reggae Around the World
Jamaican music has a few obvious global strongholds beyond its own backyard, including the United Kingdom and Europe, parts of Africa, and of course - Aotearoa. The beauty of this compilation by…
Ghetto Vibes International
New Zealand has another addition to the growing sound-system scene with Ghetto Vibes International. NiceUp talks to crew founder, DJ Maniac, about his musical beginnings in Zimbabwe, how he built his…
Bobby Konders – Massive B / 90’s Hardcore Ragga Dancehall Mix
Following up on Greensleeves' first official Bobby Konders/Massive B Dancehall mixtape, Mad Sick Head Nuh Good, comes the second installment of the series in the shape of a real proper hardcore ragga…
Yung Shottaz
For the past year, Auckland-based, Yung Shottaz crew have been bringing their own blend of Zimbabwaen-influenced dancehall and hip-hop to the NZ massive. NiceUp talks to the Yung Shottaz about how…
From Dubplate to Download – The Best of Greensleeves Records
From Dubplate to Download - The Best of Greensleeves Records is a two CD compilation demonstrating just how closely Greensleeves has been associated with the evolution of reggae. Established…
Mike Fab debut 7″ release – Wang East
Mike Fabulous has been an innovator of the NZ music scene for many years, being part of groups such The Black Seeds, The Scribes Of Ra, Recloose, Deva Mahal and The Five Pleasures, Samuel Flynn Scott…
The Kingites – Feathers of Peace
The debut album from The Kingites on Dave Allan's Moving Production label is as varied in genre as it is consistent in production.We move easily from dancehall in Triumphant, to rootsy reggae in…
12″ Rulers – Jah Thomas
12" Rulers - Jah Thomas is the latest in Greensleeves Record's recent '12" Rulers' series. Each edition centres on show-casing a selection of tunes from an individual producer or label, in this case…
Jesse I Top Ten – November 2008
Jesse I has been a pioneer of the Australian radio, gig and festival scenes since 1997. Based in Melbourne, he is one half of the reggae sound system, Chant Down. In 2001 they began hosting a monthly…
The Biggest Ragga Dancehall Anthems 2007
Greensleeve's latest edition to their Ragga Danchall Anthems series kicks off with Busy Signal's These are the Days, one of my own personal favourite tracks right now, and yet another in a steady…