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 and in 2001 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…
Hi Grade Ganja Anthems 2
Greensleeves have been pressing quality high grade singles and albums for as long as I have been looking for good music, and when it comes to Jamaica, good music is a dime a dozen, that is why they…
Salmonella Dub – Feel the Seasons Change
Feel the Seasons Change is an album recorded at the live shows played around Aotearoa in February this year, which saw Salmonella Dub team up with the NZSO and other Kiwi music legends such as…
Etana – The Strong One (Sampler)
Singer /songwriter Etana is fast becoming a rising star in the reggae world. Already well established in Jamaica and Africa, Etana is now taking her soulful, expressive sound to the world. Her debut…
Dub Asylum – Ba Ba Boom (EP)
Dub Asylum is the alias of Auckland-based beat maker Peter McLennan. His latest offering, The Ba Ba Boom EP, presents an interesting blend of hip-hop, breaks and electronica pulled together nicely by…
Dancehall Queen Australia 2008
Dancehall Queen Australia 2008 is a mix CD created, essentially, to promote Surgeon General Sound's nationwide dancing contest, of the same name. The competition was established in 2007 and has…
Flowsion Top Ten – October 2008
Flowsion (Warren Beazley) was born and raised in the small town of Kaikohe, three hours north of Auckland. He comes from a musical background and learnt the art of performance and singing from his…
Million Dan – Spektrum
From UK independent Hip-hop label 'Million Dappa Records', comes the debut album 'Spektrum' from artist and label owner/operator Mike Dunn (AKA Million Dan / Mike J). It's a 17-track album and soon…
Ghetto Red Hot presents Rodney P & Skitz (UK) – NZ Tour
Thursday 28 August @ Fu Bar, AKLD - with Stinky Jim, Newtown Sound, Sandy Bay Social Club, MC Arme & Pounamu Eagle AKA Dam Native Friday 29 August @ Double Happy, CHCH - with Messenjah, Sticky…