Now in stock in the USA from Jump Up Records & Tapes in Chicago!
From deep in the vaults, recorded by legendary producer Coxsone Dodd at Studio One in Jamaica, two of Keith’s earliest recordings, “Bad Mind Grudgeful” and “Wailing Time” are now available on a split 7″ for the very first time! Originally released in 1968 under the name “Winston & The Robins,” these vintage tracks showcase Keith’s timeless songwriting and soaring vocals, expertly backed by the renowned Sound Dimension band. Don’t miss out on this limited edition pressing! buy now 

Keith Featured on Alkebulan Empress Sounds in UK
Keith’s latest vinyl release was recently featured on “Sabbatical Saturdays” with Alkebulan Empress Sounds & CC Flavius aka Noelia Flavius on Real Vibes Radio straight out of St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands. They briefly discuss his long career and preview his new 45 rpm release of “Bad Mind Grudgeful” and “Wailing Time” now available for the first time on 7″ vinyl.

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New! Exclusive 45 rpm Release of Bad Mind Grudgeful b/w Wailing Time
Aggroshop.com has just released a limited edition 7″ featuring two classic songs from Keith. In 1968, as a member of The Robins, Keith recorded some tracks for the legendary producer Coxsone Dodd at Studio One in Jamaica. These recordings of “Bad Mind Grudgeful” and “Wailing Time” were originally released in 1968 under the name Winston & The Robins. The tracks showcase Poppin’s songwriting and impressive lead vocals, expertly backed by the renowned Studio One house band, Sound Dimension. This release is currently only available directly from the label here. Don’t miss out on this limited edition pressing!

“⁠Truths and rights always have a message of hope that mankind will put aside their differences and make the world a better place.” Full story from Caribbean Today here

Keith was interviewed by the Jamaica Observer in August about his most recent release, “Africa Calling,“ which is out now on all digital platforms. Read the full article here!

Africa Calling out now on all digital platforms!
Keith’s brand new single “Africa Calling” is out now on all streaming platforms. Stream now on Spotify! Explore even more Keith Poppin music and download tracks at Apple Music. New album coming soon!

The brand new “Tear Down the Gate” video is here!
Trailblazing reggae artist Keith Poppin returns with another boom shot, filmed on location in North Carolina. “Tear Down the Gate” is currently getting major spins across the globe, such as Amazon Music and PlayerFM on Sounds of the Caribbean with Selecta Jerry, Global A Go-Go on WRIR 97.3 FM in Richmond, Reggae Vibes Spotify, More Reggae! on KBOO with Ras Danny in Portland, Reggae Explorations on WAPJ 89.9 FM in Torrington, CT, Tilos Radio in Hungary, and Radio Isso É Reggae Meu Rei in Portugal. Check out the video for “Tear Down the Gate” on YouTube!

Keith Visits DJ Algoriddim at Riddim Macka Studio
Keith recently paid a visit to YouTube sensation DJ Algoriddim‘s studio in Apex, NC, to actually meet in-person for the first time, and to discuss some of his upcoming projects. The conversation also covers some of Keith’s thoughts on his songwriting process, mentioning such classics as “Envious” and “Same Thing For Breakfast,” two of his biggest hits which were released over 50 years ago! Keith plans to tour later this year in support of his latest singles, “Africa Calling” and “Tear Down the Gate,” as well as his most recent studio album—and of course his amazing catalog of reggae hits! Watch the full video clip here and link up with Keith on Instagram here.

Link Up With Keith on TikTok & Instagram!
While recording at a studio in Kingston earlier this year, Keith ran into Maxwell Hinds, the son of the legendary singer Justin Hinds. Maxwell posted the original of this pic on his TikTok account! Keith has known the Hinds family in Jamaica for many years. Catch up with Keith on TikTok here. You can also follow Keith on Instagram here!

Tear Down the Gate – New Single Out Now
Back with a brand new single of conscious roots niceness, Keith’s latest release “Tear Down the Gate” is out now on all major platforms! Legendary producer Ansel Collins (Lee Perry, Jimmy Cliff, Black Uhuru, Toots & the Maytals, John Holt) provides the rock-solid foundation for yet another instant classic from Mr. Envious for 2023. Released on the KP Productions label, this “sweltering roots rock reggae anthem” (reggaetastemaker.com) is sure to satisfy veteran fans and a new generation as well. Did you know Ansel also played on Keith’s classic albums “Envious” (1975) and “Pop Inn” (1977)? Purchase “Tear Down the Gate’ on iTunes or listen to it now on Spotify!

Keith Presented with AV Lifetime Music Award
Keith was recently presented with the Active Vision Lifetime Music Award, an annual award recognizing musicians who have made significant creative contributions during their lifetime to the field of recording. “I’m proud to represent Jamaica and the heart and soul of my music. I thank everyone for their support and look forward to the future,” said Keith in an interview with Narine Dat Sookman on CKMS 102.7 FM in Ontario, Canada. Sookman was the long-time host of the “Caribbean Spice” program and now hosts the popular “Let’s Chit Chat with Narine Dat” on Wednesdays. Keith is currently back in the studio, recording tracks for a new album.

Keith Finds Home in Raleigh Studio
Keith has been working for years with Osceola Studios in Raleigh, and producer Dick Hodgin, who has produced songs by an amazingly diverse list of Grammy-winning artists, including 9th Wonder, Erykah Badu, J. Cole, Big Daddy Kane, Gnarls Barkley, Hootie and The Blowfish and Lynyrd Skynyrd. With a large collection of state-of-the-art and vintage equipment, the studio is a perfect match for Keith’s needs as a recording artist, currently collaborating with musicians across the globe. Check them out at https://osceolastudios.com!

New Video for “One More River to Cross” 
A new video for Keith’s latest hit single “One More River to Cross” was recently released, shot on location in Raleigh, North Carolina, with additional locations in Jamaica and across the globe. Directed by James “DJ Ras J” McGurk, the video features an all-star band backing Mr. Poppin on the first single of his latest studio album. Check it out here!

One More River to Cross – Limited Vinyl is Here!
As many people already know, global vinyl sales have grown immensely since the early 2000s, reaching over $700 million in total sales in 2019. Keith’s previous vinyl releases remain top sellers on eBay and Discogs, so we know there is a solid fanbase for him in this medium across the globe. Fans can now pick up a limited edition of “One More River to Cross” on vinyl or cd here. Digital fans can still link up with this classic album on Amazon or Spotify.

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