This fusion of musical genres offers a moment to appreciate just how kool the early music of Kool & The Gang is. Here the unmistakable horn section and mellow groove Kool & The Gang's breakthrough 70's debut takes a Caribbean twist. Take a trip to Barbados with The Telstars who capture the carefree vibe of "Kool Jazz" on their Reggae revisit of the song. Mato gives a new meaning to the thought of summer madness with a cover version which evokes feelings of sunshine and escapism on a remote island.
From modern R&B, 80's Boogie, Reggae and more, the voice of Leee John shines outstanding across numerous musical genres. Now in 2025, Leee brings his distinct vocal tone to a classic by the Stylistics. As the bass booms and the rhythm sways, envision the charm of young adulthood on the Reggae Dub version of 'You're A Big Girl Now".
Enjoy the swinging Caribbean rhythm of The Night Owls's revisit to Wendy Rene's 1964 tune "After Laughter". The joy of this tune is a shining example of how to hide the sorrow, as both artists find the ability to take away our blues. Destani Wolf sings from the soul as her voice vibrates pure sorrow by capturing the essence of Wendy's performance. Add this one to the many nice covers of classic Soul songs in the Reggae genre, just one of many gems from "Versions II" by The Night Owls. Black Mirror provides a 90-minute tribute to this classic song below.
As a West Indian living in America, I haven't heard the sounds of The Caribbean and U.S. quite like this before. Hopefully the mellow and groovy fusion of Reggae-Funk by The Flying Hats is just as refreshing and flavorful to your ear. This is definite summertime lounge music! As ATA Records proclaims, "The Return of the Flying Hats occupies a space somewhere between The Aggrovators and The Meters, under the influence of Lynn Taitt & the Jets, and Fatman Riddim Section. Tracks like Grafter and Bust Up conjure up the image of classic New Orleans funk recorded in Kingston, whilst Tough Swagger sounds like half of Bunny Lee’s Aggrovators have dropped in at Ultrasonic to jam with Ziggy Modeliste."
With Brandee Younger on strings and the influence of Library music, the music of Flying Vipers represents a groovy new dimension of Reggae. Let your mind drift away as this band from Boston set the tone for mental exploration in their otherworldly approach to music. A classic tune once known for it's dark and mysterious feel that gave Big Pun the foundation for "Boomerang" now becomes warm and inviting. From Flying Vipers 2025 album "Off World".
The laid-back vibe of "Winter In America" fits like a glove with the unmistakable rhythm of Reggae, thanks to The Archives. Imagine a setting of warmth and festivity as this band take on a classic by Gil Scott-Heron. Although Reggae typically evokes visions of the summer, The Archives manage to also represent the wonders of winter on this cover. So press play and cool-out to a one-of-a-kind tribute to the songwriting of a remarkable singer and poet.
The remix work of King Most is like a ray of sunshine to your eardrum as he reworks Hip Hop-sampled Reggae classics. A delightful fusion of 80's R&B, Jazz Fusion and Reggae make up his latest release "Bam Bam Tom Tom Club" b/w "Reggae For Roy", now available on 7" vinyl. From the 2022 album *Edit Power Vol. One now on Bandcamp.
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