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DUG FROM THE ARCHIVES: Bob Marley : a rebel life : a photobiography, 1973-1980




This is a tribute, primarily in photographs, to Bob Marley. The 150 photographs are accompanied by the author's own recollections of Marley, with quotations from Marley's lyrics, and interviews that reveal his thoughts on life and politics, Text created by Paul Woods from interviews with Dennis Morris by Paul Woods and Bruno Blum



Robert Nesta Marley (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Considered one of the pioneers of the genre, he was renowned for his distinctive vocal and songwriting style.





Marley increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide and became a global figure in popular culture.  He became known as a Rastafarian icon, and he infused his music with a sense of spirituality.









BLAST FROM THE PAST: THIRD WORLD - REGGAE VARIOUS ARTISTS


 Third World LP 1976 @ 224 kbps (DOWNLOAD)



Step with us into the time vault and sample a 1976 THIRD WORLD LP  - featuring REGGAE VARIOUS ARTISTS. A 10 track treat where  side one is instrumental and side two is vocal.  Buggis is the main attraction on this album featuring three beautiful instrumentals by him. 






Third World is a Jamaican reggae fusion band formed in 1973. Their sound is influenced by soul, funk and disco. 




Third World is one of the longest-lived reggae bands of all time, and one of Jamaica's most consistently popular crossover acts among international audiences. While the band was long capable of authentic roots reggae, they usually preferred to mix in elements of ReB, funk, pop, and rock (and, later on, dancehall and rap). 





Purists often criticized their music as tame and polished, overly beholden to commercial concerns. 




Indeed, they were regular visitors to the American and British charts during the '80s, but the best of their output was undeniably satisfying on a creative level as well.






We spent a considerable amount of time searching for an online audio sample of the album to no avail.  You will have to download to take a listen to this one family.




ON THE MENU FOR THIS WEEK OF FRESH SPINZ, Brand New Reggae Releases


So fresh they vinyl is still smoking! Log onto www.shyrick.com and join the NATION  in sampling an hour's worth of hotttttt off the press tracks for this week!   5am and 7pm CST every day of the week (except Wed 7pm!)  

Pick up an online player on our home page and in the Radio Lounge or simply "google" >>> SHYRICJ DANCEHALL RADIO <<< . See you there !



 


CLIVE HUNT DROPS A NEW 11 TRACK ALBUM - LET'S CHECK IT OUT!



At 74, music producer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist and artiste Clive Hunt is showing no signs of slowing down. After more than five decades helping to shape Jamaican music and working with some of the biggest names locally and internationally, the visually impaired music veteran is stepping from behind the console and into the spotlight with his new album, Undeniably Clive Hunt aka Lizzard.



Released on Friday and now available across major streaming platforms, the 11-track project presents another side of the acclaimed producer – the singer and recording artiste.





While Hunt is internationally recognized for his work as a producer, arranger and musician, singing is not entirely new territory for him. He recalls recording several songs earlier in his career, with some performing well in the United Kingdom and the United States’ New York Tri-State area. Despite being encouraged over the years to record more of his own music, Hunt largely remained behind the scenes, producing and creating for others.


 




Future Fambo, Lumiya Fyah and Wippa Demus link up on “Summer Party"


 

Future Fambo, Lumiya Fyah and Wippa Demus link up on “Summer Party, ” a sunshine-side dancehall cut from Quincy Din Records that lands in 2026. The song is pitched exactly where the title suggests: fling-out energy, summer heat, and a call to keep the session moving. Quincy Din has been steadily building a catalogue of dancehall and reggae releases over the past few years, often pairing veteran voices with streetwise, radio-ready production, and this one fits that run without sounding routine.



Future Fambo gives the track its most recognizable pull. The Kingston deejay has long been tied to the modern dancehall conversation, from his early work as Future Troubles to the sort of rowdy, melodic presence that helped make “Rum and Red Bull” a durable name in the scene. Wippa Demus brings a deeper sound-system lineage, with credits stretching back years across reggae and dancehall projects, while Lumiya Fyah adds a roots-conscious edge that broadens the record beyond pure party chat.


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The result is upbeat and bounce-heavy, with a bashment-friendly groove that leaves room for the voices to trade energy instead of crowding the rhythm. The vocal approach feels loose and chatty, built for wheels-up rotation rather than heavy sentiment. It’s the kind of summer single that keeps its hook simple, its mood warm, and its intent obvious: dance, link up, and let the riddim do the rest.




Jamarii comes with “Clean Heart”


 

Jamarii comes with “Clean Heart” in a lane he has been carving out across recent singles: melodic reggae-dancehall with a reflective center and enough edge to feel current. The song title points to spiritual self-check and renewal, and that idea fits his catalog, which has leaned into uplift, persistence, and everyday pressure rather than empty bravado.



On the production side, the release sits with Tru Ambassador Next Generation, the same camp that has been moving Jamarii’s 2026 output, including “Stay Tonight” and the Weekday-linked “YTTB. ” That connection matters because it places “Clean Heart” inside a working creative run rather than as an isolated drop. Jamarii’s artist profile has him as a Caribbean vocalist with a modern reggae and dancehall touch, someone who balances hooky phrasing with a direct, street-level feel. His recent singles show he is comfortable crossing from motivational cuts to more personal records without losing momentum.




“Clean Heart” sounds like the kind of record built for repeat play rather than quick shock value: smooth enough to carry the message, sturdy enough to work in a juggling. The mood is devotional but not stiff, with the sort of clean-lined vocal approach that lets the lyric land without overdoing it. In a scene where conscious dancehall still needs songs that can travel outside the sermon lane, Jamarii is keeping that balance in view.




Triple Ess Music Introduces Their New Banger: "Champion"

“Champion” pairs Triple Ess with Lutan Fyah and Tabeta Cshae on a 2026 single issued through Triple Ess Music. Triple Ess, known in the scene as Solomon Salmon, came up as both an audio engineer and singer, and his own imprint has already carried several recent roots-leaning collaborations. Lutan Fyah needs little introduction: the Spanish Town-born singer has spent years carving out conscious reggae with a strong, upright delivery and a catalogue that stretches from early-2000s albums to a steady run of singles. Tabeta Cshae brings a smoother, melodic edge, adding contrast to a track that is clearly designed for message music rather than dancehall flash.
The song sits in that thoughtful reggae lane where the groove does the heavy lifting: a measured pulse, warm low end, and a restrained arrangement that leaves room for the vocals to land. The title tells the story, framing the record around resilience, self-belief and spiritual uplift. Lutan Fyah’s presence gives it weight, while Triple Ess and Tabeta Cshae help widen the texture so the record feels less like a straight duet and more like a shared affirmation.



For Triple Ess Music, “Champion” fits a catalogue that has been moving steadily through roots-conscious collaborations in 2026. It is the kind of single that values message, harmony and timing in equal measure, with the three voices meeting on a tune built for listeners who still want substance in their reggae.



STREAMING WITH YOU THIS PAST WEEK




We broadcast globally 24/7 .... 365 and have been for over a decade. We  have embedded players on our web pages, in our radio lounge, on 15 affiliate websites  and broadcast live from TIC TOC.  That's reaching out to a lot of reggae enthusiasts. Our service provider furnishes  a cumulative report from all the disbursed media players and here's the top 25 countries who tuned in the past 7 days.

The first graph reports  the top countries who hit that >> GO BUTTON<<< and tuned in. The second graph reports who tuned in for the longest period of time per session!  This is the NATION family!!!!  The people we love and respect.  Thank you for  hitting that dial and staying locked .....







And here is what we were all listening to :

Listen on Online Radio Box! Shyrick Dancehall RadioShyrick Dancehall Radio






Zigedub Productions Drops: Handle With Caution Riddim ... Check It Out!!!!

 



Zigedub Productions returns with Handle With Caution Riddim, a 2026 roots compilation that reworks the old Studio One-era Handle riddim with a warm horn line, a steady one-drop pulse, and a clean modern mix that still leaves room for the vintage swing. The title fits the mood: this is cautious, conscious reggae, more meditative than aggressive, with the kind of patient groove that lets the vocals breathe.



Peter Spence is the most familiar name here, and his cut “Breaking Up” gives the riddim some of its strongest emotional weight. The Birmingham singer has long been admired for a clear, expressive tone, and he brings that same tenderness to a song that sits neatly in the lover’s rock and roots space. Jah Device’s “30 Pieces Of Silver” pushes the message side harder, with a sharper gospel-conscious delivery and a more explicit warning about betrayal and false values.


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Elsewhere, Daddy West’s “What Can I Do, ” Fyah B’s “I Remember Jah Jah, ” Publik Report’s “Too Much, ” Tenna Star’s “Share My Love, ” and Troy Anthony’s “Life That I Live” widen the project’s range without breaking its unity. The lineup moves between devotion, romance, and social reflection, which is exactly what a good riddim should do.


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Zigedub has been steadily building a catalogue of roots compilations, and Handle With Caution Riddim sits comfortably in that run. It feels tailor-made for selectors who want something soulful, international, and firmly grounded in reggae tradition.






QUEEN IFRICA INTRODUCES: BREATH OF LIFE ALBUM

 


Queen Ifrica returns with Breath Of Life, a 2026 roots set that finds her voice in full cultural mode: firm, devotional and unhurried. The title track sits at the center of the album’s message, carrying the kind of spiritual lift and social awareness that has long defined her work. Queen Ifrica, born Ventrice Morgan and raised in the hills above Montego Bay, came through as one of reggae’s most recognisable conscious singers, with a catalogue that has balanced sound-system grit and Rastafari conviction for years.



Breath Of Life arrives through Nuh Rush Records, the Kingston label run by producer Junior Brown, whose work with Ifrica has already produced a steady run of singles leading into the album. That partnership gives the project a clean modern frame without sanding off its roots edge. The sound is rooted in live instrumentation, deep bass and steady drums, with Ifrica’s phrasing carrying the emotional weight rather than any studio trickery. It feels made for listeners who still want reggae to say something.




The album’s lineup points to that balance. “Lanton (Lantern)” opened the campaign earlier in 2026, and “Mom Like Me” and “New Version Of Me” extend the theme into family, renewal and self-definition, with Tanzie and Imeru Tafari adding new voices to the mix. Elsewhere, songs like “Change the World” and “Excellent Jah” keep the tone uplifted while “Bad Girl” and “Speechless” suggest a bit more attitude and personal reflection.





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