Producers

In the 1990s, Brooklyn pulsed with basslines that seemed to come from every corner—sound clashes in basements, block parties on...

Few places in the world carry as much weight in music history as Studio One in Kingston, Jamaica. Widely regarded...

Ernest Ranglin – Godfather of Ska and Reggae Guitar Early Life and Musical Roots Ernest Ranglin was born on June...

25 Riddims That Have Defined Jamaican MusicFrom the Skatalites to Sleng Teng and Diwali, these legendary riddims have shaped the...

GENIUS: Wayne Smith who invented the ‘Sleng Teng’ rhythm The History of the Sleng Teng RiddimDid David Bowie Indirectly Inspire...

In the history of Jamaican music, few years are as transformative and revolutionary as 1985. This was the year that...

BOBBY KONDERS & JABBA: Pioneers of Caribbean Radio and Sound System Culture in America BOBBY KONDERS DJ · Producer ·...

Alton Ellis – The Godfather of Rocksteady MusicLegacy, Timeline, and Timeless Tunes Introduction Alton Ellis is universally recognized as the...

Coxsone Dodd – The Godfather of Studio One Label/Studio: Studio OneEra: 1950s–1990sSignature Contribution: Foundation of ska, rocksteady, and reggae. Launched...

Lee “Scratch” Perry – The Black Ark Alchemist Studio: Black Ark StudioEra: 1960s–1980sSignature Contribution: Inventor of psychedelic dub; master of...