Reggae Vibes Review

Dub poet, radio host, and author, Mutabaruka is Jamaica's voice of the people. He's an internationally acclaimed dub poet, social critic, performer and actor. Hailing from Jamaica, he is influenced by Rastafarianism and his work focuses on themes of social justice, human rights and black liberation. As a musician, he has released several outstanding albums of dub poetry, a spoken word art form which grew out of the toasting style of early reggae DJ’s. Read More

A few days ago, I received my copy of Muta's new release "Life Squared" and I joyfully say it is his best cd ever. Praises of the highest are in full order due especially for his recognition and notable tributes to the role and status of women throughout the cd. His respect is felt on the purest and most intellectual level, a refreshing addition to the annals of reggae history. Read More

Muta returns to the scene with a whole new batch of conscious "poems" called Life Squared. A lot has changed in Jamaica and its music since Muta's last release (1994's Melanin Man), and Muta -- who's spent the intervening years working as one of the island's most popular disc jockeys -- has kept pace. His current set is more mature than his previous work; though the absence of bomb-throwing and incendiary anthems doesn't mean that he's mellowed much. Read More