THE ENGINEER BEFORE THE ECHO Long before the word dub existed, before remix culture, before producers were recognized as artists, a child named Osbourne Ruddock was born on January 28, 1941, in Kingston, Jamaica. History would come to know him as King Tubby . He did not arrive with fanfare. There was no prophecy announced. But destiny was already tuning frequencies. Raised in the Waterhouse area of Kingston, Tubby grew up in a Jamaica where sound system culture was becoming the heartbeat of the streets. Loudspeakers, amplifiers, selectors, and dances were not entertainment alone — they were community, identity, and power. Tubby trained as an electronics technician and radio repairman , mastering the science behind sound. While others focused on selection and performance, he focused on signal flow, frequency balance, and clarity . He built amplifiers, repaired radios, and understood electricity with surgical precision. That skill brought him to the heart of Jamaican sound system cultu...

  A Drumbeat Felt Before It Was Heard There are moments when music feels less like sound and more like breath. When the rhythm does not announce itself, but holds everything together . On January 26, the world learned that Sly Dunbar had stepped away from the kit, leaving behind a silence heavy with memory. It was not the absence of noise that hurt—it was the sudden awareness of how much of our musical lives had always been moving to his time. Sly Dunbar was never simply keeping the beat. He was shaping the ground beneath it . The Man Who Organized Sound Born Lowell Fillmore Dunbar in Kingston, Jamaica, Sly emerged in a time when reggae was finding its global voice. From the studios of Channel One to stages across the world, his drumming carried discipline, restraint, and intention. Each kick drum landed with authority. Each snare spoke with clarity. He understood something few musicians ever fully grasp: rhythm is responsibility . Sly did not rush. He did not overcrowd...

  On January 18, the reggae world paused to remember Stephen "Cat" Coore—a founding member of Third World, a master guitarist, and a quiet giant whose influence reached far beyond the stage. Cat Coore was not a musician who chased attention. He was a musician who earned respect—by how he played, how he lived, and how he treated people. To understand his legacy, you don’t need a full discography. You need to understand three moments—one professional, one personal, and one rooted in giving back. Together, they tell the story of a man who believed reggae was not just sound, but responsibility. 1. The Professional Moment: When Reggae Went Global Without Losing Its Soul In the early 1970s, reggae stood at a crossroads. The music was powerful, but often boxed in—seen as regional, niche, or limited in scope. When Third World emerged, Stephen “Cat” Coore helped change that perception forever. As a founding member and musical architect, Cat Coore brought discipline, musicality, and re...

Introduction : Few genres have touched hearts and souls worldwide quite like reggae. While the legendary Bob Marley is often synonymous with reggae, the genre is a rich tapestry woven by many talented artists across the decades. In this blog, we explore the impact of reggae's greatest legends—those who pioneered its sound and those who continue to carry the torch today. Section 1: Bob Marley – The King of Reggae When people think of reggae, the first name that comes to mind is often Bob Marley . His music was more than just songs; they were anthems of freedom, love, and revolution. His contributions to reggae, including classics like "One Love" and "Redemption Song," continue to influence the music world. Marley's legacy transcends generations, inspiring new waves of musicians to carry his message of unity. Section 2: The Rise of Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer While Marley may be the most recognizable face of reggae, his fellow Wailers , Peter Tosh and Bunny...