Economic uncertainty, racial tension, a looming Tory government; not much has changed since the heady summer of 1979, when The Specials (then known as The Special AKA) first bounded out of Coventry.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Jerry Dammers' Spatial AKA Orchestra
Independent review March 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Yellowman "Santa Clause Never Comes To The Ghetto"
Yellowman singing "Santa Clause Never Comes To The Ghetto".
Most Wanted: The Best of King Yellowman
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Most Wanted: The Best of King Yellowman
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Monday, December 14, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Interesting Bob Marley Article
According to a micro blogger that I follow, "You learn something new ever day." Check out this interesting blog post titled Getting to Know Bob Marley – Quick from Wolfgangsvault The Blog.
Freddie BcGregor "Feliz Navidad"
Here we have freddie McGregor singing "Feliz Navidad" Reggae Christmas.
Trojan Christmas Box Set
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Trojan Christmas Box Set
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Saturday, December 12, 2009
Gable Hall School Chior "Reggae Christmas"
Gable Hall School Chior singing "Reggae Christmas"
Notes From YouTube:
Notes From YouTube:
A really cute number for the Christmas season from The Gable Hall School Choir.
Trojan label TR 7881. 1972.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Bob Marley And The Wailers "Sound The Trumpet"
Here we have Bob Marley and The Wailers preforming "Sound The Trumpet it's Christmas Time"
Reggae Christmas from Studio One
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Reggae Christmas from Studio One
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Thursday, December 10, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Reality by Deckelus
Reality [Explicit]
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Mp3 Track Listing
1. Henging On The Block [Explicit] 1:35
2. Life Is What It Is [Explicit] 2:26
3. Please Let Me Of [Explicit] 4:08
4. Buffalan Soldier. [Explicit] 3:49
5. Babylon Fi Low D Herb [Explicit] 3:08
6. Deckelus A Burn D Fire [Explicit] 2:04
7. Me Want 2 Go 2 Zion [Explicit] 3:44
8. I Love Marijuana 3:22
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Mp3 Track Listing
1. Henging On The Block [Explicit] 1:35
2. Life Is What It Is [Explicit] 2:26
3. Please Let Me Of [Explicit] 4:08
4. Buffalan Soldier. [Explicit] 3:49
5. Babylon Fi Low D Herb [Explicit] 3:08
6. Deckelus A Burn D Fire [Explicit] 2:04
7. Me Want 2 Go 2 Zion [Explicit] 3:44
8. I Love Marijuana 3:22
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Easy Star's Lonely Hearts Dub Band
Easy Star's Lonely Hearts Dub Band
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Mp3 Track Listing
1. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Feat. Junior Jazz) 2:22
2. With A Little Help From My Friends (Feat. Luciano) 3:13
3. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds (Feat. Frankie Paul) 4:33
4. Getting Better (Feat. The Mighty Diamonds) 3:19
5. Fixing A Hole (Feat. Max Romeo) 4:57
6. She's Leaving Home (Feat. Kirsty Rock) 3:09
7. Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite! (Feat. Ranking) 2:34
8. Within You Without You (Feat. Matisyahu) 5:13
9. When I'm Sixty-Four (Feat. Sugar Minott) 5:34
10. Lovely Rita (Feat. Bunny Rugs And U Roy) 4:05
11. Good Morning Good Morning (Feat. Steel Pulse) 2:49
12. Sgt. Pepper's (Reprise) 1:24
13. A Day In The Life (Feat. Michael Rose And Menny More) 5:51
14. With A Little Dub From My Friends (Feat. Luciano And U Roy) 3:16
15. Kaleidoscope Dub 4:55
Easy Star All-Stars @Amazon.com
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Mp3 Track Listing
1. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Feat. Junior Jazz) 2:22
2. With A Little Help From My Friends (Feat. Luciano) 3:13
3. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds (Feat. Frankie Paul) 4:33
4. Getting Better (Feat. The Mighty Diamonds) 3:19
5. Fixing A Hole (Feat. Max Romeo) 4:57
6. She's Leaving Home (Feat. Kirsty Rock) 3:09
7. Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite! (Feat. Ranking) 2:34
8. Within You Without You (Feat. Matisyahu) 5:13
9. When I'm Sixty-Four (Feat. Sugar Minott) 5:34
10. Lovely Rita (Feat. Bunny Rugs And U Roy) 4:05
11. Good Morning Good Morning (Feat. Steel Pulse) 2:49
12. Sgt. Pepper's (Reprise) 1:24
13. A Day In The Life (Feat. Michael Rose And Menny More) 5:51
14. With A Little Dub From My Friends (Feat. Luciano And U Roy) 3:16
15. Kaleidoscope Dub 4:55
Easy Star All-Stars @Amazon.com
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Untrue by Burial
Untrue
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Mp3 Track Listing
1. Untitled 0:50
2. Archangel 4:02
3. Near Dark 3:58
4. Ghost Hardware 4:57
5. Endorphin 3:01
6. Etched Headplate 6:03
7. In McDonalds 2:11
8. Untrue 6:20
9. Shell Of Light 4:44
10. Dog Shelter 3:03
11. Homeless 5:24
12. UK 1:44
13. Raver 4:59
Burial @Amazon.com
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Mp3 Track Listing
1. Untitled 0:50
2. Archangel 4:02
3. Near Dark 3:58
4. Ghost Hardware 4:57
5. Endorphin 3:01
6. Etched Headplate 6:03
7. In McDonalds 2:11
8. Untrue 6:20
9. Shell Of Light 4:44
10. Dog Shelter 3:03
11. Homeless 5:24
12. UK 1:44
13. Raver 4:59
Burial @Amazon.com
Friday, November 27, 2009
Bob Marley: B Is For Bob
B Is For Bob
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Mp3 Track List
1. Three Little Birds 3:21
2. Redemption Song 3:47
3. Wake Up And Live - Pt. 1 4:26
4. Bend Down Low 3:34
5. Lively Up Yourself 5:11
6. Jamming 4:26
7. Small Axe 4:23
8. One Love / People Get Ready 2:53
9. Satisfy My Soul 4:31
10. Could You Be Loved 3:57
11. Stir It Up 2:54
12. High Tide Or Low Tide 4:42
One reviewer at Amazon.com said;
Bob Marley @Amazon.com
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Mp3 Track List
1. Three Little Birds 3:21
2. Redemption Song 3:47
3. Wake Up And Live - Pt. 1 4:26
4. Bend Down Low 3:34
5. Lively Up Yourself 5:11
6. Jamming 4:26
7. Small Axe 4:23
8. One Love / People Get Ready 2:53
9. Satisfy My Soul 4:31
10. Could You Be Loved 3:57
11. Stir It Up 2:54
12. High Tide Or Low Tide 4:42
One reviewer at Amazon.com said;
I heard an interview ziggy did about this cd, and it rang so true! he said that he wanted this cd to sound like it was just bob singing to you--no tracks, no big backround sound. it is really a great angle on music we have loved for many years. clean, simple, honest, straightforward--like it was just you and bob! a very nice treatment of bobs music.....and i dont even have any kids!
Bob Marley @Amazon.com
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Mikey Murka: In The Name Of Love
In the Name of Love
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Mp3 Track Listing
1. Mad Love 4:14
2. In The Name Of Love 3:50
3. Deep In My Heart 3:44
4. Jah Is Watching 3:52
5. Gang Business 4:07
6. The Children 4:03
7. Stand Firm 4:16
8. Reggae Party 4:14
9. Girl I Love You 3:28
10. Taking Control 4:05
11. Boasty Sufferer 3:57
12. She Brings Me Joy 4:14
13. Dont Know Why 5:05
14. War. 6:44
15. Radio Skit 1:00
16. Back On The Scene 3:13
Mikey Murka @Amazon.com
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Mp3 Track Listing
1. Mad Love 4:14
2. In The Name Of Love 3:50
3. Deep In My Heart 3:44
4. Jah Is Watching 3:52
5. Gang Business 4:07
6. The Children 4:03
7. Stand Firm 4:16
8. Reggae Party 4:14
9. Girl I Love You 3:28
10. Taking Control 4:05
11. Boasty Sufferer 3:57
12. She Brings Me Joy 4:14
13. Dont Know Why 5:05
14. War. 6:44
15. Radio Skit 1:00
16. Back On The Scene 3:13
Mikey Murka @Amazon.com
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Five Years of Hyperdub
5: Five Years of Hyperdub
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Mp3 Track Listing
Disc 1:
1. Meltdown King Midas Sound 4:27
2. Time Patrol (feat. Cha Cha) Kode9, The Spaceape 5:09
3. Aidys Girl's a Computer Darkstar 5:13
4. Roller Skates Samiyam 2:18
5. Disco Balls Flying Lotus 2:33
6. Purple Smoke Black Chow 3:25
7. Fostercare Burial 5:32
8. Weekend Fly Cooly G 4:19
9. Tarantula Zomby 4:05
10. Mega Drive Generation Martyn 6:17
11. Turn Away (feat. Dandelion) Lv 4:14
12. Level Nine Mala 4:53
13. Shake It LD 6:10
14. Bleeps from Outer Space Quarta 330 5:21
15. Sahara Michael Ikonika 4:22
16. Stash Joker, Ginz 4:36
Disc 2:
1. 9 Samurai Kode9 5:39
2. South London Boroughs Burial 5:06
3. Bad Kode9, LD 5:12
4. Money Honey [feat. Warrior Queen] (Remix) The Bug 4:56
5. Globetrotting (Erol Bellot) Lv 3:44
6. Distant Lights Burial 5:26
7. Ghost Town Kode9, The Spaceape 4:20
8. Fukkaz Kode9, The Spaceape 4:58
9. Return Samiyam 3:09
10. Need You Darkstar 6:10
11. Spliff Dub Zomby 3:32
12. Please Ikonika 4:40
13. Kaliko Zomby 3:57
14. You Don't Know What Love Is 2000F, J Kamata 5:46
15. Digidesign The Joker 4:12
16. 9 Samurai (Quarta330 Remix) Kode9 5:29
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Mp3 Track Listing
Disc 1:
1. Meltdown King Midas Sound 4:27
2. Time Patrol (feat. Cha Cha) Kode9, The Spaceape 5:09
3. Aidys Girl's a Computer Darkstar 5:13
4. Roller Skates Samiyam 2:18
5. Disco Balls Flying Lotus 2:33
6. Purple Smoke Black Chow 3:25
7. Fostercare Burial 5:32
8. Weekend Fly Cooly G 4:19
9. Tarantula Zomby 4:05
10. Mega Drive Generation Martyn 6:17
11. Turn Away (feat. Dandelion) Lv 4:14
12. Level Nine Mala 4:53
13. Shake It LD 6:10
14. Bleeps from Outer Space Quarta 330 5:21
15. Sahara Michael Ikonika 4:22
16. Stash Joker, Ginz 4:36
Disc 2:
1. 9 Samurai Kode9 5:39
2. South London Boroughs Burial 5:06
3. Bad Kode9, LD 5:12
4. Money Honey [feat. Warrior Queen] (Remix) The Bug 4:56
5. Globetrotting (Erol Bellot) Lv 3:44
6. Distant Lights Burial 5:26
7. Ghost Town Kode9, The Spaceape 4:20
8. Fukkaz Kode9, The Spaceape 4:58
9. Return Samiyam 3:09
10. Need You Darkstar 6:10
11. Spliff Dub Zomby 3:32
12. Please Ikonika 4:40
13. Kaliko Zomby 3:57
14. You Don't Know What Love Is 2000F, J Kamata 5:46
15. Digidesign The Joker 4:12
16. 9 Samurai (Quarta330 Remix) Kode9 5:29
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Bub Side of The Moon: Easy Star All-Stars
Dub Side Of The Moon
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Mp3 Track Listing
1. Speak To Me / Breathe ((In The Air) featuring Sluggy Ranks) 3:52
2. On The Run 3:23
3. Time (featuring Corey Harris & Ranking Joe) 6:58
4. The Great Gig In The Sky (featuring Kirsty Rock) 4:25
5. Money (featuring Gary "Nesta" Pine & Dollarman) 6:26
6. Us And Them (featuring Frankie Paul) 7:55
7. Any Colour You Like 3:38
8. Brain Damage (featuring Dr. Israel) 4:06
9. Eclipse (featuring The Meditations) 1:52
10. Time Version 3:38
11. Great Dub In The Sky 4:21
12. Step It Pon The Rastaman Scene (featuring Ranking Joe) 4:02
13. Any Dub You Like 3:22
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Mp3 Track Listing
1. Speak To Me / Breathe ((In The Air) featuring Sluggy Ranks) 3:52
2. On The Run 3:23
3. Time (featuring Corey Harris & Ranking Joe) 6:58
4. The Great Gig In The Sky (featuring Kirsty Rock) 4:25
5. Money (featuring Gary "Nesta" Pine & Dollarman) 6:26
6. Us And Them (featuring Frankie Paul) 7:55
7. Any Colour You Like 3:38
8. Brain Damage (featuring Dr. Israel) 4:06
9. Eclipse (featuring The Meditations) 1:52
10. Time Version 3:38
11. Great Dub In The Sky 4:21
12. Step It Pon The Rastaman Scene (featuring Ranking Joe) 4:02
13. Any Dub You Like 3:22
Labels:
Corey Harris,
Kirsty Rock,
Ranking Joe,
Sluggy Ranks
Monday, November 23, 2009
Solar Life Raft: DJ /Rupture, Matt Shadetek
Solar Life Raft
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Mp3 Track Listing
1. Space Cadet, Strength In Numbers Timeblind, Matt Shadetek 3:17
2. For The Souls Jahdan Blakkamoore 1:34
3. Bebey (DJ/Rupture & Matt Shadetek Remix), Despertar Gang Gang Dance, Cauto 3:37
4. Urusulan Uni Paavoharju 0:50
5. The Bad Dance, Get On Up Stagga, Babylon System 3:06
6. Green Disorder Cardopusher 2:28
7. Underwater High Rise DJ /Rupture, Matt Shadetek 2:06
8. Buds (Various Production Remix) Pumajaw, Various Production 2:53
9. Coltan & Cassiterite, Nightshade Timeblind, Matt Shadetek 1:16
10. More Pets Caroline Bergvall 2:55
11. Street Sound Noah D, Roomate 2:43
12. Shield Dub, Breathing Room Matt Shadetek, Hildegard Westerkamp 2:28
13. Mothertongue: Pt. 1 Nico Muhly 3:09
14. Blue Night Mizz Beats 2:40
15. Mr. Money Man Pulshar 2:31
16. Into The Void (DJ/Rupture Remix) Shackleton, DJ /Rupture 1:46
17. 4th Story Waterline DJ /Rupture, Matt Shadetek 2:26
18. Archives Génétiquement Modifées Part 2 Luc Ferrari 0:33
19. Long Road (Lion Dub & Matt Shadetek Remix) Jahdan Blakkamoore 2:54
20. Layin' In Bed, Overture: Watermelon City Feat. Elizabeth Alexander, Autumn Rain Matty G, DJ /Rupture, Lloop 3:38
21. El Verdugo DJ /Rupture 1:31
22. In Your Line (DJ/Rupture & Matt Shadetek Remix) Telepathe 3:41
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Mp3 Track Listing
1. Space Cadet, Strength In Numbers Timeblind, Matt Shadetek 3:17
2. For The Souls Jahdan Blakkamoore 1:34
3. Bebey (DJ/Rupture & Matt Shadetek Remix), Despertar Gang Gang Dance, Cauto 3:37
4. Urusulan Uni Paavoharju 0:50
5. The Bad Dance, Get On Up Stagga, Babylon System 3:06
6. Green Disorder Cardopusher 2:28
7. Underwater High Rise DJ /Rupture, Matt Shadetek 2:06
8. Buds (Various Production Remix) Pumajaw, Various Production 2:53
9. Coltan & Cassiterite, Nightshade Timeblind, Matt Shadetek 1:16
10. More Pets Caroline Bergvall 2:55
11. Street Sound Noah D, Roomate 2:43
12. Shield Dub, Breathing Room Matt Shadetek, Hildegard Westerkamp 2:28
13. Mothertongue: Pt. 1 Nico Muhly 3:09
14. Blue Night Mizz Beats 2:40
15. Mr. Money Man Pulshar 2:31
16. Into The Void (DJ/Rupture Remix) Shackleton, DJ /Rupture 1:46
17. 4th Story Waterline DJ /Rupture, Matt Shadetek 2:26
18. Archives Génétiquement Modifées Part 2 Luc Ferrari 0:33
19. Long Road (Lion Dub & Matt Shadetek Remix) Jahdan Blakkamoore 2:54
20. Layin' In Bed, Overture: Watermelon City Feat. Elizabeth Alexander, Autumn Rain Matty G, DJ /Rupture, Lloop 3:38
21. El Verdugo DJ /Rupture 1:31
22. In Your Line (DJ/Rupture & Matt Shadetek Remix) Telepathe 3:41
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Bob Marley: Forever Loving Jah
Uprising
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1. Coming In From The Cold 4:31
2. Real Situation 3:0
3. Bad Card 2:50
4. We And Dem 3:14
5. Work 3:41
6. Zion Train 3:36
7. Pimper's Paradise 3:27
8. Could You Be Loved (Album Version) 3:57
9. Forever Loving Jah 4:02
10. Redemption Song (Album Version) 3:53
11. Redemption Song (Band Version) 4:50
12. Could You Be Loved (12" Mix) 5:25
Bob Marley @Amazon.com
VP Records Reggae Sampler
VP Records Reggae Sampler
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Mp3 Tracks Listing
1. Yad To the East Queen Ifrica 3:30
2. Oh Lord Forgive Them Chuck Fenda 3:53
3. Don't Worry Mavado 3:54
4. Say Wooee Tanto Metro And Devonte 2:56
5. Couple Up T.O.K. 2:06
6. Wine Up On Me Zoelah 4:14
7. Since I've Been Loving You aka Since I've Been Lovin' You Fiona 4:56
8. No Less Than A Woman (infertility) Lady Saw 4:01
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Mp3 Tracks Listing
1. Yad To the East Queen Ifrica 3:30
2. Oh Lord Forgive Them Chuck Fenda 3:53
3. Don't Worry Mavado 3:54
4. Say Wooee Tanto Metro And Devonte 2:56
5. Couple Up T.O.K. 2:06
6. Wine Up On Me Zoelah 4:14
7. Since I've Been Loving You aka Since I've Been Lovin' You Fiona 4:56
8. No Less Than A Woman (infertility) Lady Saw 4:01
Labels:
Chuck Fenda,
Fiona,
Lady Saw,
Mavado,
Queen Ifrica,
Zoelah
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Tuff Gong Worldwide World Music Sampler
Tuff Gong Worldwide World Music Sampler
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Mp3 Track Listing
1. Into The Groove (Originally from Ziggy Marley's "Love Is My Religion") Ziggy Marley 4:11
2. Smile (from Ky-mani Marley's Upcoming Release) Ky-Mani Marley 4:33
3. Still the Storms (Originally from "Ziggy Marley, Love Is My Religion Live DVD") Ziggy Marley 8:03
4. Look Work (from the Upcoming Tuff Gong Worldwide Release "Dance Hall Originators") Josey Wales 3:41
5. Take Me to Jamaica (Originally from Ziggy Marley's "Family Time") Ziggy Marley 3:18
6. Rock It Baby (from the Upcoming Tuff Gong Worldwide Debut Release By Cedella Marley) Cedella Marley 2:42
7. Family Time (live, Featuring Judah Marley, Original Song from Ziggy Marley's "Family Time") Ziggy Marley 4:05
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Mp3 Track Listing
1. Into The Groove (Originally from Ziggy Marley's "Love Is My Religion") Ziggy Marley 4:11
2. Smile (from Ky-mani Marley's Upcoming Release) Ky-Mani Marley 4:33
3. Still the Storms (Originally from "Ziggy Marley, Love Is My Religion Live DVD") Ziggy Marley 8:03
4. Look Work (from the Upcoming Tuff Gong Worldwide Release "Dance Hall Originators") Josey Wales 3:41
5. Take Me to Jamaica (Originally from Ziggy Marley's "Family Time") Ziggy Marley 3:18
6. Rock It Baby (from the Upcoming Tuff Gong Worldwide Debut Release By Cedella Marley) Cedella Marley 2:42
7. Family Time (live, Featuring Judah Marley, Original Song from Ziggy Marley's "Family Time") Ziggy Marley 4:05
Labels:
Cedella Marley,
Jose Wales,
Ky-Mani Marley,
World Music,
Ziggy Marley
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Toronto Reggae
Toronto, like London is home to a sizable West Indian community, so it's not surprising to find a reggae band based there. What is surprising is finding one this good. Earth, Roots and Water were essentially the house band for Summer Records, a local operation with a studio wired by Jamaican dub pioneer King Jammy that hosted reggae heavyweights like Jackie Mittoo. One could easily mistake Innocent Youths, released in 1977, for a lost Kingston classic
Rolling Stone - read the rest here
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Barack Obama
Wikipedia entry
Cocoa Tea (born September 3, 1959 as Calvin George Scott, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae dancehall singer, songwriter, and DJ. He was popular in Jamaica from 1985, but has become successful worldwide only since the 1990s. One of his most famous songs is "Rikers Island", which was later put into a dub version by Nardo Ranks entitled "Me No Like Rikers Island" (featured on Dancehall Reggaespanol) which was released the same year as the original Rikers Island. He also gained fame with the song "Young Lover". He gained notoriety in March 2008 after releasing a song titled "Barack Obama" in support of the U.S. Presidential candidate by the same name
Friday, August 14, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Cheese on Toast
The lyrics of his songs are usually known to take a distinctly British edge, with many critics highlighting his references of eating cheese on toast and drinking bitter as examples of this. His warm and easily recognizable voice can be heard on many songs he performed with other artists such as Chali 2na and Ozomatli), DJ Shadow, Mr Scruff, U.N.K.L.E., Nightmares on Wax, The Cinematic Orchestra, Beth Orton, The Herbaliser, Leftfield, Saian Supa Crew and most recently Coldcut. He also made an appearance on the Gorillaz latest album, Demon Days, on the track "All Alone".
More hip-hop but with reggae roots.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Positive Role Model?
Luciano's music is influenced by Stevie Wonder, Frankie Paul and late reggae singer Dennis Brown. It was later on that he changed his stage name to Luciano while often being referred to as "Jah Messenjah" and also at around that time collaborating with Fattis Burell's Xterminator label where he developed his conscious roots aspect. After recording several LPs for Burell he recorded a set for Island records before starting an independent career recording. Luciano's most recent work to date is his album 'Jah Words' (released worldwide April 26 2005 on the RAS record's label) which features such singles like the romantic 'Angel Heart' and the political 'Cry for Justice', the album also features his heavenly single with a distinctable thumping dancehall beat named 'Why Should I' with backup vocals by Shelene Thomas, Luciano even recorded a video for 'Why Should I' not widely know commercially but notably a dancehall classic like many.
Doing good works are not confined to just music for Luciano, as he is a firm believer that he should be a positive role model. He says "I've never stooped low and I'm not gonna bow to Babylon and no matter how much me angry bout certain tings, me nah come pon stage and express myself inna no negativeness". As a messenger, Luciano always strives to be true and righteous as he delivers the word of Jah. He says, "I cannot become egotistical about it. Unfortunately he is currently involved in a hpolice hostage situation
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
Crossover Group
The group is perhaps best known for two classic roots reggae songs, "War" and "Bredda Gravalicious" as well as the more pop influenced "All Over The World". Their album Firehouse Rock and its title track was one of their early 1980s successes.
One of the best weepie films
The band has recorded cover versions of a wide variety of songs, such as Kate and Anna McGarrigle's "Heartbeats Accelerating", The Who's "My Generation" , The Beatles' "Tomorrow Never Knows" and Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone".
The group has seen many lineup changes but the two singers ever present are Winston "Pipe" Matthews and Lloyd "Bread" MacDonald.
Amazon
Most Wanted: Classic Cuts 1978-1984
One of the best weepie films
The band has recorded cover versions of a wide variety of songs, such as Kate and Anna McGarrigle's "Heartbeats Accelerating", The Who's "My Generation" , The Beatles' "Tomorrow Never Knows" and Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone".
The group has seen many lineup changes but the two singers ever present are Winston "Pipe" Matthews and Lloyd "Bread" MacDonald.
Amazon
Most Wanted: Classic Cuts 1978-1984
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009
First Lady of Dancehall
Lady Saw (born Marion Hall, 12 July 1972 Saint Mary Jamaica), is a Jamaican reggae singer, known as "the first Lady of Dancehall". She is the first female deejay to win a Grammy Award and to be certified a triple -platinum artist. She is also the first woman to headline dancehall shows outside her native Jamaica.
While lyrics about guns and masculine themes dominated the dancehalls of West Kingston, she sang sexually explicit lyrics, known as "slackness", from her perspective as a female. Recording for the local Diamond label, she released early hits like "If Him Lef" and "Stab Out de Meat", which was often met with mixed reaction by audiences. At that time, she also became known for her raucous stage shows, which usually included picking men from the audience (or sometimes her own band members) to pull on stage and to simulate sex acts with.
Due to her penchant for outspokeness and what was considered vulgarity, she was banned from many events due to her lyrics. Male contemporaries of Lady Saw were performing similar lyrics and stage shows, but as a female, Lady Saw endured censorship and even outright banning in more than a few Jamaican parishes. She continued to be outspoken though, and often addressed controversial topics such as unfaithful lovers, female degradation, and safe sex in the wake of the emergence of AIDS (with her single "Condom"). Subsequent hits like "No Long Talking", "Sycamore Tree", and "Find a Good Man" further fueled her success as Jamaica's most prominent female deejay.
Amazon
Walk Out
While lyrics about guns and masculine themes dominated the dancehalls of West Kingston, she sang sexually explicit lyrics, known as "slackness", from her perspective as a female. Recording for the local Diamond label, she released early hits like "If Him Lef" and "Stab Out de Meat", which was often met with mixed reaction by audiences. At that time, she also became known for her raucous stage shows, which usually included picking men from the audience (or sometimes her own band members) to pull on stage and to simulate sex acts with.
Due to her penchant for outspokeness and what was considered vulgarity, she was banned from many events due to her lyrics. Male contemporaries of Lady Saw were performing similar lyrics and stage shows, but as a female, Lady Saw endured censorship and even outright banning in more than a few Jamaican parishes. She continued to be outspoken though, and often addressed controversial topics such as unfaithful lovers, female degradation, and safe sex in the wake of the emergence of AIDS (with her single "Condom"). Subsequent hits like "No Long Talking", "Sycamore Tree", and "Find a Good Man" further fueled her success as Jamaica's most prominent female deejay.
Amazon
Walk Out
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Brummie Reggae
The band members began as friends who knew each other from various colleges and schools across Birmingham. The name "UB40" was selected in reference to the document issued to people claiming unemployment benefit from the UK government's Department of Health and Social Security (DHSS) at the time of the band's formation. The designation UB40 stood for Unemployment Benefit, Form 40
Red Red Wine
Can't Help Falling in Love
I got you Babe
Red Red Wine
Can't Help Falling in Love
I got you Babe
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
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Monday, July 27, 2009
Jamaican reggae band
The Twinkle Brothers were formed in 1962 by brother Norman (vocals, drums) and Ralston Grant (vocals, rhythm guitar) from Falmouth, Jamaica. The band was expanded with the addition of Eric Barnard (piano), Karl Hyatt (vocals, percussion), and Albert Green (congas, percussion). After winning local talent competitions, they recorded their first single, "Somebody Please Help Me" in 1966
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
Rastanthology
"We're not here to start a physical revolution, we're just here to open everybody's eyes and let them check themselves and continue in a very educational mode to change things on that tip", Hinds explains. "We're losing ourselves and I think it's very important for us to realize that. Too many of our youths have been lost to drugs, or by the gun, or not having the education needed to persevere and move in an upward direction. I think RAGE & FURY will contribute to their enlightenment."
Rastanthology
1. Make Us A Nation
2. Blazing Fire
3. Black Enough
4. In A Me Life
5. Global Warning
6. Blues Dance Raid
7. Find It Quick
8. Brown Eyed Girl
9. Dem A Wolf
10. No More Weapons
11. Steppin' Out
12. Settle The Score
13. Leggo Beast
14. Real Terrorist
15. Whirlwind Romance
16. Wild Goose Chase
17. Rollerskates
18. When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman
Rastanthology
1. Make Us A Nation
2. Blazing Fire
3. Black Enough
4. In A Me Life
5. Global Warning
6. Blues Dance Raid
7. Find It Quick
8. Brown Eyed Girl
9. Dem A Wolf
10. No More Weapons
11. Steppin' Out
12. Settle The Score
13. Leggo Beast
14. Real Terrorist
15. Whirlwind Romance
16. Wild Goose Chase
17. Rollerskates
18. When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman
Thursday, July 23, 2009
The Originator
Worked with King Tubby. U-Roy’s success continued throughout the 1970s, most famously with the album Dread in a Babylon with its iconic picture of him disappearing in a cloud of cannabis smoke while holding an enormous pipe, and a song called Chalice in the Palace, fantasising about smoking with Queen Elizabeth II in Buckingham Palace.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Bobby Babylon
In 1975, McGregor converted to Rastafari, which had a profound impact on his music. He is a member of the Twelve Tribes organization.
All Rebel Rockers - Michael Franti
All Rebel Rockers
1. Rude Boys Back In Town 4:20
2. A Little Bit Of Riddim (featuring Cherine Anderson) 4:18
3. Life In The City 3:54
4. Hey World (Remote Control Version) 4:17
5. All I Want Is You 5:01
6. Say Hey (I Love You) (featuring Cherine Anderson) 3:55
7. I Got Love For You 4:11
8. Soundsystem (featuring Cherine Anderson) 4:12
9. Hey World (Don't Give Up Version) 4:09
10. The Future 4:38
11. High Low (featuring Zap Mama) 4:01
12. Nobody Right, Nobody Wrong 3:51
13. Have A Little Faith 3:54
CD Description - The follow-up to the critically acclaimed "Yell Fire". "All Rebel Rockers" is Franti's fiery protest music and thought-provoking lyrics backed by seductive elements of dub, infectious dance music, and irresistible hook-infused soul. Franti has toured and performed with everyone from U2, Dave Matthews Band, Ziggy Marley, and REM to Digable Planets, Cypress Hill, The Fugees, and A Tribe Called Quest. The deluxe verion contains a bonus DVD with 4 new Michael Franti videos and a featurette on the making of All Rebel Rockers.
Michael Franti @Amazon.com
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Rasta Got Soul - Buju Banton
Rasta Got Soul
1. Hurt Us No More
2. Magic City
3. I Rise
4. Rastafari
5. I Wonder
6. A Little Bit Of Sorry
7. Affair Of The Heart
8. Lend A Hand
9. Optimistic Soul
10. Mary
11. Make You Mine
12. Bedtime Story
13. Sense Of Purpose
CD Description - One of the kingpins of Jamaican reggae music, Banton delivers his most musically audacious work to date. This album unites Buju's vocals with organic roots reggae rhythms carefully crafted by a select aggregation of Kingston, Jamaica's finest musicians. His 1992 debut "Mr. Mention" earned him more #1 singles than any other Jamaican artist, including Bob Marley, and his 1995 Grammy-nominated "'Til Shiloh" remains one of the best-selling reggae albums of all time.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Mr. Brooks...A Better Tomorrow - Mavado
Mr. Brooks...A Better Tomorrow
According to Amazon.com
A reggae singer influenced by the likes of Bounty Killer and Cutty Ranks, David Constantine Brooks, aka Mavado, was born and raised in one of Kingston, Jamaica's more dangerous ghettos, Cassava Piece.
1. David's Psalm - Dudley "Grincha" Excell, Mavado
2. Every Situation
3. On the Rock
4. So Blessed
5. So Special
6. Life of a G
7. Welcome to the Armegedeon - Dudley "Grincha" Excell, Mavado
8. Gangster Don't Play
9. Real Killer (No Chorus)
10. Chiney K
11. Jailhouse
12. Don't Worry
13. Money Changer
14. Money
15. In di Car Back
16. Which Gal
17. Overcome
Mavado @Amazon.com
Trojan Reggae Classics
Disc: 1 |
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1. Tighten Up - Lee "Scratch" Perry, The Untouchables |
2. Kansas City - Joya Landis |
3. Spanish Harlem - Lee "Scratch" Perry, Val Bennett |
4. A Place In The Sun - David Isaacs, Lee "Scratch" Perry |
5. Win Your Love For Me - George A. Penny, Lynford Anderson |
6. Fat Man - Derrick Morgan, Lynford Anderson |
7. Angel Of The Morning - Joya Landis |
8. Watch This Sound (For What It's Worth) - Lloyd Charmers, The Uniques |
9. Sufferer - Derrick Harriott, The Kingstonians |
10. Fattie Fattie - Clancy Eccles |
11. John Jones - Derrick Harriott, Rudy Mills |
12. Moonlight Lover - Arthur "Duke" Reid, Joya Landis |
13. Long Shot Kick De Bucket - Leslie Kong, The Pioneers |
14. Fire Corner - Clancy Eccles |
15. Return Of Django - Lee "Scratch" Perry, The Upsetters |
16. Wreck A Buddy - Joe Gibbs, The Soul Sisters |
17. Come Into My Parlour - Lee "Scratch" Perry, The Bleechers |
18. Them A Laugh And A Kiki - Joe Gibbs, The Soulmates |
19. Monkey Man - The Maytals |
20. Shocks Of Mighty - Dave Barker, The Upsetters |
21. Freedom Street - Ken Boothe |
22. Man From Carolina - The G.G. All Stars |
23. Singer Man - The Kingstonians |
24. Herbsman - King Stitt, Andy Capp |
25. Barbwire - Nora Dean |
26. Stay A Little Bit Longer - Delano Stewart |
Disc: 2 |
1. Blood & Fire - Niney |
2. Johnny Too Bad - The Slickers |
3. Starvation - The Pioneers |
4. Better Must Come - Bunny Lee, Delroy Wilson |
5. In Paradise - Jackie & Judy |
6. The Selah - The Ethiopians |
7. Rod Of Correction - Clancy Eccles |
8. Know Far I - Bongo Herman, Bunny Lee |
9. Bridge Over Troubled Water - Jimmy London |
10. Shaft - The Chosen Few |
11. Duppy Conqueror - Bob Marley & The Wailers |
12. Down Side Up - Harry J Allstars |
13. Redemption Song - Toots & The Maytals |
14. Hot Bomb - I Roy & The Jumpers |
15. President Mash Up The Resident - Shorty |
16. Wet Vision - U-Roy |
17. The Time Has Come - Slim Smith |
18. Have A Little Faith - Nicky Thomas |
19. Silver Words - Ken Boothe |
20. You Don't Know - Bob Andy |
21. Nice Nice Time - Zap Pow |
22. Meaning Of Life - The Heptones |
23. Here I Am Baby - Al Brown |
24. Emergency Call - Judy Mowatt |
25. None Shall Escape The Judgement - Johnny Clarke |
26. If You're Ready (Come Go With Me) - Cynthia Richards |
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Outrageous and Colourful
From the 'hard-working, soulful school', the self-styled "Don" - was orphaned at the age of two and brought up in Kingston's Alpha Catholic Boys School and Home - the first home for many of Jamaica's musical talents. His reputation precedes him as one of Jamaica's most outrageous and colourful characters, and he is held in high esteem by the reggae fraternity, to the point where his name is often discussed not only with reverence but in awe.
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