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Review: DJ Vadim's Feel Up Vol 2 was, we're told, inspired by things as different and unusual as Nassau, Covid and Grace Jones. It is an album that he lured himself into when the world shut down during Covid and has resulted in a vibrant record that mixes up dub, hip-hop and reggae. It is said to reflect the "tropical music festival" he created in his mind while in lockdown and brings pop, soul and African influences to the fore. Plenty of guests feature such as Rayjah45 & Javada, Queenie & Syross and Lasai & FABjustfa amongst many more across four sides of superb wax.

Review: The Dynamics honour Jamaica's musical legacy with Drag'n'Fly, their third album, transforming classics with reggae, soul and funk. Like the 1960s tradition of ska and rocksteady reshaping US soul hits, they take songs from all genres - pop, country, jazz - and infuse them with island rhythms. Mounam, Steve Levi, and Mr Day lead the charge with their distinct vocals, while Fab Master Flab weaves futuristic echoes through roots instrumentation. From reimagining ESG's minimal pop to turning Pharoah Sanders' 'You Got To Have Freedom' into a dub anthem, Drag'n'Fly is an irresistible mix, destined for stereos and spicy dancefloors alike.