Shella Record – A Reggae Mystery
Sometimes records are a mystery. Think about the number of aspiring singers and musicians who have cut records since the inception of the vinyl record. Only a select few have […]
Tag Archives: Jamaica
Leon Dinero – Lover Like Me
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy! It’s that time of year again folks. Time to break out the island sounds, the sweet latin grooves, and of course to take it […]
Renaldo Domino feat. Lone Ranger – Never Thought
Here’s an unlikely pair that go together so well that you’d think they were doing it for years. We’re talking about the upcoming release from Happy As A Lark that […]
Soul Vibration: Herman Chin Loy’s Funky Jamaican Trip
Ending the week off with a top notch box set from Pressure Sounds UK, introducing Soul Vibration: Herman Chin Loy’s Funky Jamaican Trip, a hand silk screened box full of […]
The Mad Geezers: Hip Hug-Her b/w Girl of My Dreams
Sliding right into your ears today are The Mad Geezers. A group of four veteran musicians; Oliver Charles on drums, Jason Yates on Organ, Dan Ubick on guitar & percussion, […]
Eládio, Robinho & Machado – Queimando Quente
We haven’t heard from this label for a while, but when we do, it’s usually burning hot. Fitting, because “Queimando Quente” from Eládio, Robinho & Machado is a hot forty […]
96 Degrees In The Shade
Current Mood: Here’s one of our favorite reggae tunes, most appropriate for the NYC heat, politics aside. Stay cool out there. Keep Diggin’!
Musical Stampede W/ Steady Sound System April 30th
This Saturday April 30th, FleaMarket Funk is will be spinning a few all reggae sets with the esteemed Garden State bredren Steady Sound System. Steady Sound System are a group […]
First Class Rocksteady Box Set
The year 2016 marks the 50th Anniversary of Jamaica’s most celebrated music genre: Rocksteady. Coming in after ska and a precursor to what we know as reggae music, rocksteady combined […]
In Fine Style: The Dancehall Art of Wilfred Limonious
Dancehall heroes, if you loved the illustrations on those great JA pressings, you’re familiar with the art of Wilfred Limonious. Known for his great covers such as Super Cat’s Si […]
