Hip-Hop News

The reggae rocker, Courtney John unleashes his new album,
Ecosystem, born from collaboration with the French label Soul Man Records which also produced the successful album Reggae Loves Soul!
Alongside the vinyl LP comes this single 7inch including 2 stunning tracks.

INNA DE YARD bring to life the unique and original passion of singing with acoustic reggae music.Several iconic figures from Bob Marley's island and spirited young musicians are gathered on the terrace of a house, in the hills of Kingston, to bring the essence of their musical culture back to life. United in the same place, and united in time, because they have recorded an original album in just four days.

2 track Single from Aston Family Man Barrett released by Fam's/Dub Store Records

Limited Repress!

2 track Single from Horace Andy released by Federal/Dub Store Records

2 track Single from Horace Andy released by Cooperative Sounds/Dub Store Records

2 track Single from Lloyd Parks released by Vena/Dub Store Records

2 track Single from Nitty Gritty released by Vena/Dub Store Records

2 track Single from Pirana released by Exterminator/Dub Store Records

2 track Single from Sanchez released by Vena/Dub Store Records

2 track Single from Sugar Minott released by Vena/Dub Store Records

2 track Single from The Wailers released by Fam's/Dub Store Records

2 track Single from Trevor Levy released by Vena/Dub Store Records

2 track Single from Half Pint / Power House All Stars released by Power House

2 track Single from Burro Banton / Stereo One All Stars released by Stereo One

2 track Single from Frankie Wilmott & Captain Barkey / Stereo One All Stars released by Stereo One

2 track Single from UU Madoo & Captain Barkey / Stereo One All Stars released by Stereo One

2 track Single from Roy Richards / Sound Dimension released by Studio One/Dub Store Records

2 track Single from Vivian Jackson & The Defenders released by Defender/Dub Store Records

Two highly sought after tunes from the Freedom Sounds label in 1978, both extended versions. The conscious roots of Brent Dowe's Righteous Works, an Earl Zero composition, is backed with the dark classic from Prince Alla, replete with nyabinghi drummers and bird calls - both produced by label founder Bertram Brown.

Danish dynamite Christmas ska! JUMP UP unites the finest ska from Denmark, 80's 2-TONE legends NAPOLEON SOLO return with "MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY" flipped with modern powerhouse LEO & THE LINEUP, who penned a brand new tune entitled "CHRISTMAS WITHOUT YOU". Big hole colored wax ltd 350 copies.

Hollie Cook combines her unique vocal talent and charisma to craft a dynamic strand of lovers rock with enduring tropical vibes, weaving a path from her West London roots to an arena of diverse collaborations, critically acclaimed records, and iconic live appearances around the world. Cook's ability to surprise, delight, and progress solidifies her position as one of the most exciting voices in reggae, and this is clear on her third full-length and Merge debut, Vessel of Love.

Cook's music career commenced at age 19, when family friend and punk trailblazer Ari Up asked Cook to join the raucous '70s post-punk outfit The Slits for their reformation in 2006. Thrown into the deep end she thrived, and quickly cut her teeth with four years of back-to-back shows around the globe. Her talents recognized and nurtured, she then released her first solo album Hollie Cook in 2011, with a revered 2012 dub album follow-up, while singles such as Milk & Honey' and That Very Night' gained support from influential radio stations across Europe. After performing at The Stone Roses concert at Manchester's Heaton Park at the personal request of Ian Brown, and her hypnotic performance on the prestigious Later...With Jools Holland, the way was paved for Hollie's solo career.

By the end of 2014, Jamie T had requested her support for his Alexandra Palace show and featured her on his track They Told Me It Rained.' Cook had also unleashed Twice via Mr. Bongo Records, and with Mike Prince Fatty' Pelanconi once again aiding in the album's conception, Cook confidently delivered her follow-up to a well-received debut. Hollie hit the road with both The Skints and Protoje, and lent her vocal talent to Quantic's Shuffle Them Shoes' single, which also featured on his 1000 Watts album. Acclaimed legendary producer Martin Youth' Glover (Killing Joke) is Cook's most recent collaborator, lending his venerable production expertise to Vessel of Love. Hollie Cook sits in good company on Glover's impressive production list, joining Paul McCartney, Tom Jones, The Verve, Primal Scream, Pink Floyd, and Depeche Mode. Glover describes Cook's songs as sharp lyrical observations and clever word play combined with an exquisite and informed pop sensibility.' Hollie Cook's vibrant, spirited take on lovers rock radiates positivity, and with Vessel of Love, expect to see her on top of the tropical throne of pop in 2018!

Oldschool Serious Reggae !

18 track Album from Various Artists released by Dub Store Records

3 legendary Jamaican artists, all born 60 years ago in Kingston, Jamaica show us that in the 21st century they are all still at the top of their game. Michael Prophet, Earl 16 & Rod Taylor. UK Dub master Vibronics brings the heavy riddims and the singing legends bring their vocal prowess. The results, a magical collection of 3 Limited Edition 7' vinyl singles presented in beautiful vintage colour collector's sleeves.
These singles will be released together in November, look out for videos, live shows and the full promo works as SCOOPS Records & Vibronics deliver this killer collaboration series.

3 legendary Jamaican artists, all born 60 years ago in Kingston, Jamaica show us that in the 21st century they are all still at the top of their game. Michael Prophet, Earl 16 & Rod Taylor. UK Dub master Vibronics brings the heavy riddims and the singing legends bring their vocal prowess. The results, a magical collection of 3 Limited Edition 7' vinyl singles presented in beautiful vintage colour collector's sleeves.
These singles will be released together in November, look out for videos, live shows and the full promo works as SCOOPS Records & Vibronics deliver this killer collaboration series.

From the limited 'Legends of Jamaica' series.

The 3rd LP in the Series "Air Afrique Records Presents" Is a Journey which leads more to Club-Tracks. It starts with an uprising Afro-Track performed by the Camroun Rapper The TALE (a.k.a. ZeeGee) in pidgin English. The last Track of the A Side is a tribute to the fast Techno-Like Style 'Funana' which is very popular on Cabo Verde Islands.
The B-Side is going straight into Tropical Bass and Ends with an pure simple Straight foreward Electro-Tech Track.

After the success of Nickodemus' Wonderworld compilation album, we've decided to press a limited edition double 7" featuring 4 favorites off the compilation that have never seen the light of day on wax. First up is the rolling dancefloor cut "Los Tarantos" from Nickodemus' "Moon People" album, followed by Los Angeles producer Yukicito's uptempo reversioning of "Mirage". Tal M Klein's absolutely stomping remix of "N'Dini" featuring Ismael Kouyate on vocals starts the D side, while Nickodemus and Brian J (Pimps of Joytime)'s "Wanted Man" gets a skanking treatment by Nickodemus to round out the package.

First Star Wax 7inch - "Nicodemus" RocknRolla SoundSystem remix.
Original version from Dubamine featuring Blackout JA (Dub-stuy record)
B-Side : 8 Skiproofs + Infinite Loop

Superior rock steady from the vaults of Federal Records

The third edition in this universally acclaimed series including giant of the genre, Hopeton Lewis, and a scintillating selection of hit records and previously unreleased material.

Compiled by Steve Barrow and originally released in 1997 on Blood & Fire, Good Vibes collects a brace of tracks from the period 1975 to 1980. All tracks are either augmented with dubs or in discomix versions and capture Andy in his hardest-edged form. Highlights include Prince Jammy's 12' mix of the Bunny Lee production Pure Ranking.

- Ten tough disco mixes - vocal and dub - with Horace at the peak of his late 70's form.
- Originally complied for Blood and Fire Good Vibes' is remastered with new artwork and updated sleeve notes from original complier Steve Barrow
- A vital purchase for any serious Andy fan' - John Masouri: Echoes Magazine

Producer Tommy Cowans cut the first version of the 'Gone to Negril' rhythm for Devon Irons to voice the song 'Jerusalem' on. He then returned to the same rhythm for the follow to the pop hit 'Up Town Top Ranking' with Althea and Donna for 'Gone to Negril'.

Somewhere along the way, prompted by Bob Marley, Cowans took the tapes up to the Black Ark. Anyone who was coming from another planet who wanted to know what Lee Perry was about would be well advised to listen to the all out audio assault of 'Crazy Negril'.

Like a careering car that Perry just about maintains control of, 'Crazy Negril' screeches whirls and zooms from one side to the other of the musical track. Possibly because it was a 'mix' that he was asked to do for someone else from the outside, Perry throws caution to the wind and adds a simple rhythm box as well as whistles and a cow bell to amazing effect. It's an inspired version, and adds to the slightly commercial song on the A side. Although 'Gone to Negril' has its lyrical moments as well. Anyone who rhymes 'Adam and Eve, without their leaves' and 'Feminine gender, ranking agenda' is alright by us.

The 10' comes in a one off recycled sleeve, made from the cover of 'Life Goes in Circles', the Tommy Cowans compilation on Pressure Sounds.