Riddim Watch: Tin Mackerel Riddim
The London label Maximum Sound (Bwoy Killers) reveals his latest series very energetic dancehall with this promo mix led by Major Mackerel. The Tin Mackerel riddim is pulsating hot. The line up the sweet voice found Tony Curtis, Burro Banton Cecile and used in the home Maximum Sound and two new combinations with Konshens & [...]
Riddim Watch: Shango Riddim
Shango riddim starts off with a police siren and it’s completely appropriate. This riddim should be arrested for being so good. Through out the riddim there is a melodious beat. Anthony Que starts off the riddim right with “Words of Wisdom”. Lutan Fyah then pleads in “Boost No War”. The rest of riddim is just [...]
Endangered Speeches Live In Studio
This past Tuesday, emerging reggae group Endangered Speeches filled our live music studios to the brim with surround-sound gibes from brass to silky vocalist in honor of Live Music Week on Rockers. Lead singer Mariletta Konstantara had nothing but good vibes to share on Endangered Speeches’ recent work. ‘I think the music and the times [...]
Riddim Watch: “Gyal Season”
The Gyal Season Riddim is solely dedicated to women in all cultures and it was produced especially to celebrate Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of independence. All of the artists on this riddim complete the sound and feel of the riddim. Produced by Bambino Musik and Jus Bus, It was released this past January, 2013. This is [...]
Riddims Watch: Queen of Queens
We got a brand new riddim from Boston based label Larger Than Life records called the Queen of Queens Riddim. Queens of Queens is an upbeat reggae jam with some great instrumentation and performances. This riddim would probably appeal more to the roots crowds, but still has a great level of energy and features some [...]
Riddim Watch: Downtown Riddim
Downtown Riddim produced by Riddim Wise might have been made in Montréal, Quebec but it hearkens back to the streets of Jamaica. The title is extremely fitting. With a constant beat that sounds like the footsteps of someone walking down a street. The sound of a horn runs throughout the riddim like cars passing by a busy [...]
Riddim Watch: Jump Up
Weedy G Soundforce is out with a new riddim called “Jump Up”. This has to be the most creative riddim I have heard in a while. The riddim is infused old school hip-hop, reggae and soul with a dancehall beat. While this might sound like it would be a mess it is just the opposite. [...]
Riddims Watch: Angel Wings Riddim
On November 4th, the Angel Wings Riddim was released on iTunes by Sam Diggy Music. It is a reggae mix with artists like Jerry Star, Pressure, Junior Kelly, Perfect, Ginger. Sweet C, Italous Scrober, Natural Black, and Gyption. Together they create feel good, uplifting riddims, about love, faith, and the pride of their lands. These [...]
Riddims Watch: Rise Up Di Duppy Dem
Introducing the Rise Up Di Duppy Dem mixtape which was just released this month by DJ Kenny, coming to you straight from Jamaica. This mixtape is a fun way to keep hot as winter approaches. It combines 52 of the best dancehall songs right now in to an entertaining hour and twenty minute long mix. DJ [...]
Riddims Watch: Radioactive Riddim
The Radioactive Riddim Mix by Dj Smurf has all the best dance hall instrumentation riddims that you need! It will lead your body in a hypnotic motion to I Octane, Beenie Man, Popcaan, Lady Saw, Khago & Zamunda, Flexx, Cee Gee, Agent Sasco, Esco, and some Zagga mixed together creating a beat that will make [...]
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Serenata de Amor Brings Cape Verde to Emerson
Serenata de Amor, a musical theater project spearheaded by visual media arts associate professor Claire Andrade-Watkins, was brought to Emerson this past year. The project is a tribute to the morna of Cape Verde and Brava set in the 1940s. Andrade-Watkins worked with a team of faculty and staff members from Emerson to bring Serenata [...]
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