LargeUp Premiere: Sanchez Covers Dennis Brown’s “Your Love Got A Hold On Me”
Jamaica's cover king pays tribute to the Crown Prince of Reggae.
Giveaway: Win a Dennis Brown CD + T-Shirt from VP Records
Ring in Reggae Month with a gift pack of goods celebrating the Crown Prince of Reggae.
Mixtape Mondays: DJ Wayne x Romain Virgo, DJ Roy x Vybz Kartel, Steelie Bashment x Dennis Brown
Words by Deejay Theory —
This week is all about the artists here at Mixtape Mondays with three big selections from some of reggae and dancehall's finest. The sweet delivery of Romain Virgo meets the boas... Read More...
Throwback Thursdays: Dennis Brown, Maxi Priest + More on “Letterman”
Words by DJ Autograph—
Long-time Throwback Thursdays contributor and selector extraordinaire DJ Autograph is back in the saddle this week, with a find from deep in the vaults of late-night TV.
Searchi... Read More...
Instant Vintage: Shy FX + Liam Bailey Conjure Dennis Brown on “Soon Come”
Words by Jesse Serwer—
We beseech thee for a late pass.
We slept on the news a few months back that U.K. drum and bass/jungle don (and "Original Nuttah") Shy FX would be returning with a straight-up r... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: Ten Hidden Dennis Brown Gems
Words by Martei Korley, Photo by David Corio—
Today would have been the 56th birthday of Dennis Brown. The late Crown Prince of Reggae died in 1999 at age 42. Though his life was cut way too short, he ... Read More...
All Hail the Prince: Jamaica Honors Dennis Brown
Words by Sherman Escoffery
Dennis Emanuel Brown, affectionately called D. Brown, was one of Jamaican’s most prolific singers and songwriters. Often referred to as the "Singers' Singer,” Brown and his swe... Read More...
Stocking Stuffers: Dennis Brown & La Lupe
Words by Eddie STATS Houghton
We got to figure that if you're even reading this on Christmas Eve, you are most likely in a mad search for last minute gift ideas. If chocolate is not enough, may we sugges... Read More...
R.I.P: Ronald “Nambo” Robinson, Jamaica’s Ace Trombonist
He brought the brass to records by Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Lauryn Hill and Sly and Robbie.
Throwback Thursdays: Jools Holland in Jamaica in 1984
The British host meets Lee "Scratch" Perry, Black Uhuru, Sly and Robbie, Yellowman and Dennis Brown in this priceless document.
Toppa Top 10: Ten ‘Mama’ Tunes For Mother’s Day
Classic tributes to a Mother's love, from Sizzla, Peter Tosh, Bob Marley, Dennis Brown and more.
Liam Bailey on Making ‘Duppy Rock’ + ‘Winter Reggae’ [Interview]
The U.K. singer opens up on the release of his new album, 'Ekundayo.'