I don’t feel like much needs to be said about this just enjoy the good tunes.

Hopefully your long weekend is treating you well…(those in the US anyway…)

I should have maybe brought you this earlier in the day, before you headed out the BBQs that would have served as a perfect scene for the music, but since the summer’s just getting started, I’m sure you’ll all put it to good use eventually.

Check out the Gregory Isaacs mixtape, put together by the folks over at Breath Of Life, below…

Gregory Anthony Isaacs – 15 July 1950 (or is it 1951?), Fletchers Land, Kingston, Jamaica, is the originator of “lover’s rock,” a whole sub-genre of reggae. There are more than 300 Gregory Isaacs albums circulating in the world. That’s right, over 300 different recordings. Sure at least 100 to 150 of them are compilations put together by diverse producers, each trying to corner the market on the “cool ruler” treasure chest of reggae recordings.

Much like Bob Marley, you don’t have to be a fan of reggae to recognize the importance of this artist—in this case there are literally over a hundred other love rockers out there, each of whom has their own following, but all of them owe a debt to Gregory Isaacs

Download it here: Gregory Isaacs “Cool Ruler Mixtape”.

Check out the full write up @ BoL here: GREGORY ISAACS / “Cool Ruler Mixtape” @ breath of life | a conversation about black music.

Great interview at Boomshots.com with legendary reggae crooner Sanchez. I somehow missed part one, but check out both parts at the links below…

Sanchez is one of those year-to-year singers who’s too often forgotten. So consistently stellar are his crystalline vocals, so unwavering is his standard of excellence, that we sometimes take him for granted. In such cases the best thing to do is walk away for a few years and make them miss you. After all, the man has been singing his heart out since the late ’80s, investing improbable pop songs with so much drama and passion that you forget all about the originals. Then he drops an album like the all-original 1995 masterpiece Praise Him, and the reggae world goes into a frenzy. But apart from being sampled all over the ““Dipset Anthem”,” mainstream success has eluded this supremely gifted vocalist. Not that he’s hurting in the least. 

Sanchez’s popularity among diehard reggae fans is so unshakeable that he will never have to chase after the trappings of stardom. Maybe that’s why it’s taken me so long for me to land this interview. I’ve been trying for 15 years—give or take. There have been some near misses, but this past Christmas Eve, I finally heard the words I’ve been longing for all this time: You’re on with Sanchez…

Given the day, this one seems appropriate. Check out the audio and lyrics below…

…via Boomshots.

Download The Track Here: Beres Hammond - “Giving Thanks”.

Walshy Fire is back with the second part of his decades mix. If you missed out on part one you can check that one here. Check out the details on volume two below…

Pulllllll It Up Agaaaaain!!!!!! DHR, Frank 151, Pacematic, Riddimstream…..

Finally the second installment of Walshy Fires (Black Chiney/1035 The Beat Miami) Old School dancehall series, DECADES! The 60s’ 70’s 80’s 90’s and early 2000’s. The first one was downloaded over 10,000 times, Mad tings fi an oldies cd. Decade to Decade, Chune to Chune, the entire spectrum of dancehall is represented. Real old school reggae lovers turn this up LOUD!

Listen to this mix below….

…And download it here: Walshy Fire, Frank 151 & Riddimstream presents: DECADES, Vol. Two..

Check out the full tracklisting after the jump….

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Some people let the music speak for itself. Walshy Fire is not one of those people. But when you’ve just put together a 95-track mix of 60s, 70, 80’s and 90’s dancehall, you can pretty much say whatever you want. Check out Walshy’s words below…

“The Maddest Oldies Dancehall Series has finally hit the streets!

Decades – “the year to year cd!” From the cd starts the fire starts blazing. Fire pon a weak heart reggae dancehall lover on this one.

The first Major flame is the Beres Hammond “Till You’ve got love”….bassline like how dancehall suppose to be.

After that it goes into the Everybody Bawling riddim mixed with a Beenie Man that the entire world is use to on a completey different riddim in its original style…the same riddim as barrington levys “murderer”.

Mixed after is dancehall icon Nitty Gritty, but its the next big fireball. Malibu”My friends” performed live on stage shows a million times in the live entertainer days.

This 45 is completely hard to get and for many, never heard before on wax….”

Check out more from Walshy, along with tracklisting and a link to download, after the jump…

via Way Above The Level.

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This is just my effort to keep the good music coming your way.

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I’ll just let the music speak for itself on this one. Check it out below…

Off of his new album Contagious, in stores now.

Download the song here: Tarrus Riley feat. Demarco & Vybz Kartel - “Herbs Promotion”.

via suite903.com

Coming out of Denmark, of all places, Firehouse Sounds brings us this mix of Soulful Reggae. Check out the details below and after the jump…

The notorious Firehouse Sound from Denmark just came around with a new mix cd, and you know from longtime, if it say Firehouse on the cover, it’s a sureshot!

LIsten to the mix below. Tracklisting and a link to download are after the jump…

…via way above the level.

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Jammins Entertainment Presents: Beres Hammond

Wed, Jul 15 at 8pm & Fri, Jul 17 at 9pm

Reggae legend Beres Hammond, known especially for his romantic lovers rock, boasts a mellifluous voice, moving lyrics, and dynamic live performances. During his 35-plus year career, his unforgettable anthems have included “Groovy Little Thing,” “Putting Up Resistance,” and “Tempted to Touch.”

This year, Hammond is celebrating the release of his newest—and 25th—album, A Moment In Time, which includes Hammond’s signature rhythms, from sensual R&B to avant-garde jazz to innovative reggae, backed by some of Jamaica’s finest musicians. Performing with special guests Culture on both evenings and Marcia Griffiths on Friday only, Hammond is a true master of his field, and continues to create new sounds and seduce new audiences.

BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
Wed, Jul 15
Tickets: $58, 78, 88, 98
Fri, Jul 17
Tickets: $60, 85, 99, 125

For more info check out BAM’s website.