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Dancehall's Picasso U Roy, toast of dancehall

OVER the past 50 years, many dancehall artistes and producers have claimed to be 'royalty', with critics often shutting down their boasts of lofty lineage. That was never the case with U Roy who put the once-scorned deejay on mainstream radio....Read More

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Jamaica Observer - Howard Campbell December 31
2021

Sound System Time - Interview with Ronnie Jarret

The sound system is Jamaica’s national instrument and there are unique technologies, personalities, and moments associated with its evolution and global significance. From Sir Coxsone Dodd and Thomas Wong, to King Tubby and Prince Buster.... Read more

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Originally Published in Sole

When CDs made vinyl obsolete ... and how it came back

Anyone looking to buy a new vinyl album this month may have luck finding Adele's new release 30..... Read more

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CBC November 18
2021

Do Colored Vinyl Records Sound Worse?

We take a look at the differences between colored vinyl and black vinyl, what affects the sound quality, and why one may sound worse than the other....Read more

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Vinyl Chapter - April 27
2021

How to Clean Vinyl Records

One of the best things about having a turntable is the massive selection of used—and often cheap—records out there. Building a collection is easy, but those records often come in less-than-ideal condition.... Read More

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Wirecutter October 28
2021

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