Jamaican Rocksteady is a genre of music that only held prominence for a couple of years back in the late 60′s.  So why do we find it so fascinating and rewarding?  To get to the bottom of this riddle, Courtney talks with none other than the “Rocksteady Queen of New Orleans,” Maddie Ruthless.  Maddie also discusses her recent move to New York, the collaborations on her latest album Maddie Ruthless featuring The Forthrights and Friends, and what it is like playing in a new band.  Sit back as Courtney and Maddie take you to Rocksteady School.

To find out more about the latest in all-things Ruthless, head to Maddie’s website HERE.

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As we earlier reported, Maddie Ruthless has a digital release of her new album Maddie Ruthless Featuring The Forthrights and Friends.  You can download the new album over at her website, which features dubs by Victor Axelrod as well as appearance by Lickle Dan (The Frighteners) and Vic Ruggiero (The Slackers).

Download the new album HERE

Last Summer, New Orleans rocksteady songstress Maddie Ruthless recorded an album in Victor Axelrod‘s basement with Vic Ruggiero (The Slackers) and Lickle Dan (The Frighteners).  Axelrod, known as Ticklah, is involved with The Dap Kings, Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Easy Dub All Stars.  Maddie had this to say about the album, which will be available online on April 15th:

I am so very excited to be finally releasing this in the next few days. It is easily my favorite piece of art I have ever made. We tried to be as purely rocksteady as possible, but we snuck a soul tune in there and a couple of dubs by Ticklah. I just cant articulate it enough, I am really excited/happy/proud everything all at once! This is a birth announcement!