reggae

Song Of The Day: Shinehead “Billie Jean”

DJ Stereo Faith  

Shinehead is credited as one of the first Jamaican toasters—or MC’s—to fuse reggae and hip-hop in the 1980s, leading to a string of hits, including this cover of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean.”

Song of the Day: The Archives “Crime (ft Desi Hyson)”

DJ Meistro  

The Archives don’t get nearly as much recognition as they should, especially here in DC, their hometown. Comprised of members that have played with some of reggae’s all-time greatest, their new LP stands out as  true winner among a sea of tepid, watered-down roots reggae releases that seem to be the norm as of late. “Crime,” with…

Song of the Day: Yellowman “I’m Getting Married”

DJ Meistro  

Yellowman is probably my all-time favorite dancehall artist. He comes correct on this crowd-pleasing tune, “I’m Getting Married” on the “I’m Not Crazy” riddim (also one of my favorites). This one always puts a smile on people’s faces, like a lot of Yellowman joints do!