tarrus riley

Chimney Records‘ acoustic guitar-led EP Chill Spot Riddim produces its second single in recent weeks, following Christopher Martin‘s “Chill Spot.” Tarrus Riley ventures into the dancehall with a hint of the R&B side of life on his latest single, “Dream Woman.” Although he’s best known for a live instrument-based roots reggae sound, tapping into the [...]

In what is guaranteed to be the best line-up of concerts before the world ends later on this year, London’s indigo2 celebrates Jamaica’s 50th year of independence with 12 nights titled Respect Jamaica 50 through July and August. This is the greatest thing I’ve seen on these shores in my whole entire life. [...]

“Come Ova” is the latest video by renowned reggae crooner Tarrus Riley, whilst he maintains his high level of consistency with a solid song appreciating that special lady delivered with the same vintage feel, “Singy Singy” lay vocals on a dancehall riddim. Happy that there’s a video for this as it is one of my [...]

On 25 October 2010, the music world lost legend Gregory Isaacs in physical form following a battle with liver cancer. A legend never really dies though, and Isaacs is testament to that as he lives on through a slew of classics. Isaacs’ career started out in the late 1960s, becoming one of the most highly [...]

“The blood of African kings runs in my veins/ Here in Jamaica, rebellious offspring… And this warrior spirit inside come [to] break every shackle and chain” is the empowering opening statement by prolific reggae singer Tarrus Riley lifted from his new single ‘Shaka Zulu Pickney’ (“Pickney” is Jamaican patois for child/children). Tarrus pays homage to [...]