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Friday, August 14, 2009

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Volume 7 Issue 33

News Flash
New CD's in the Mix
On Tour
Ital Statistics

In Jah's Name We Pray
Reggae Festivals
Roots Reggae Airplay Charts
About Us

PEACE, LOVE, RESPECT!


BERES HAMMOND AUG. 20TH

www.calwestcultural.com
ONE LOVE U.K. AUG 21-23RD 2009!

After phenomenal success in 2008, organisers of the One Love Festival have announced that it is to return for a second time in 2009. UK’s only annual Reggae Camping Festival, bringing together the best in reggae, dub and electronic music and set in some of Sussex’s most spectacular landscape. Created in recognition of one of the worlds greatest ever rock gig, Bob Marley’s famous 1978 One Love concert, the One Love Festival is one of the highlights of the summer calendar and a one-of-a-kind experience. One Love Festival is to be held from the 21st – 23rd August 2009, nestled in-between two of Jamaica’s greatest celebrations in UK. One week before Notting Hill Carnival and two weeks after Jamaican Independence day celebrations. One Love Festival is at Port Lympne Wild Animal & Safari Park, “Home of the African Adventure” Nr Ashford Kent, CT21 4PD One Love will see the gathering of music fans to listen to 100’s of performing artists and visual DJs, playing a selection of Reggae, Dub, and Electronic music. Staged amongst four music areas, the festival will also bring a whole host of additional entertainment, including a new healing and green field area, body and soul tent, spoken word area, workshops and market stalls selling a range of craft and wares. With a huge variety of food and drink representing some of the world’s finest cuisines will be on offer. This exciting new site also offers more 24-hour secure camping, doubling the campsite from last year. If you bring your kids along, there’s a separate family and quiet area that is secure and facilities include our award winning compost toilets. One of the most diverse and unique festivals in the UK, the One Love Festival offers something for everyone and is an experience that should not be missed. Bringing together all the facilities and allures of a large-scale event but with the personal touch of a small, independent occasion, it will be a weekend that won’t easily be forgotten. www.onelovefestival.co.uk for further information
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THE LION CAMP IS PERFORMING IN NEVADA CITY, CA AUGUST 28TH

On August 28TH 2009, The Lion Camp, a group of popular Reggae/Dancehall/Hip Hop artists consisting of Rocker T, Soulmedic, Winstrong, Jah Sun, Ishi Dube, Stevie Culture, and Jahworks the Revolutionary will be performing at The Miners Foundry Cultural Center at 325 Spring Street in Nevada City, CA 95959 tel- (530) 265-5040. The doors will open at 8pm with music from Dj Seven of Nevada City's own-Purefiyah Sound. Tickets are being sold at local retailers- The Record Connection and The Briar Patch Community Market at 17$ pre-sale, door price will be 20$. Food vendors will be selling local organic dinners and snacks and clothing and craft vendors such as Pure anywear will have their goods for sale as well. This is an all ages event and families are encouraged to come and enjoy the fun. The Lion Camp is a crew of Reggae, Dancehall and Hip Hop artists from California, Jamaica, Hawaii and the Virgin Islands united under one banner for the musical betterment of humanity. COME OUT TO THE MINERS FOUNDRY AUGUST 28TH 8PM FOR A GUARANTEED FUN-FILLED NIGHT OF MUSIC, DANCING, FOOD AND CRAFT VENDORS WITH THE LION CAMP! Please contact Sean at 530-559-4062 or fadamedic@yahoo.com for press contact or interviews.
RENEGADE PRODUCTIONS SUMMER LIVE MUSIC CONCERT CALENDAR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

WWW.RENEGADESHOWS.COM Fri, August 21 - THE ENGLISH BEAT U.K. Ska - Opening: Keyser Soze MontBleu Resort, Stateline, NV 9 pm - $22 Sat, August 22 - THE ENGLISH BEAT U.K. Ska Opening: Keyser Soze Truckee River Park Amphitheater, Truckee, CA 7 pm - $20. adv - All Ages Sun, September 6 - ISRAEL VIBRATION Truckee Regional Park, Truckee, CA www.Renegadeshows.com 530-583-2801
CHEF MAYRA INVITES YOU TO COME CELEBRATE A CARIBBEAN NIGHT EXTRAVAGANZA!

One Night Only! By Invitation Only! Caribbean Feast at The Arts Factory! Las Vegas, Nevada –Chef Mayra Promotions & Green Outlet hosted by Studio West Photography located at The Arts Factory is proud to announce this One Night Only Caribbean Night Extravaganza. Celebrity Vegan Chef Mayra and Green Outlet will help provide a cultural evening full of wonderful Caribbean vegan food and exciting Caribbean music and fun. The celebration will be held at The Arts Factory at 107 East Charleston Blvd. Suite #250, on Friday evening, August 21st, 2009 from 6:00 until 10:00 PM. Tickets are available at several convenient locations or visit ChefMayra.com for only $75.00 in advance. For this one Caribbean Night you will savor a fantastic vegan Caribbean themed 4 course dinner prepared exclusively for this event by Private Chef Mayra. You’ll feel like you’re in the islands when you experience Chef Mayra’s distinctive flavors and colors. She will seduce your taste buds with her unique flavor and mouth-watering delight of every dish she prepares for you. *“Healthy food never tasted so GOOD.”* Chef Mayra usually works as a Private Chef only. She has been specially invited to appear at this one night event, so take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy her flavorful vegan specialties. Enjoy and dance to the music of Odyzzey and Caribbean Steel. Or relax and take in the exciting and entertaining Belly Dancers. Delight and browse through the fabulous vintage clothing displays featuring a unique Caribbean and Tropical theme. Put on your best island party clothes and join in the fun! Great Atmosphere – Delicious Vegan Cuisine – Fun Caribbean Music; All under one roof – One Night Only! 9360 West Flamingo Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89147 702.722.0108 FAX: 702.543.5397 Every week in this newsletter and on my own site I bring you new information on everything vegan-sexy, earth-friendly, green-living, delicious, beautifying and festive. I am adding new content to my website all the time and I would love feedback from those of you who read my weekly articles, try my recipes or just care about healthy foods and a vegan lifestyle! Please send me your comments, opinions and suggestions to this e-mail address: Chef@chefmayra.com 'Til next week……. Stay Green, Lean And Sexy…With an “Animal Free” lifestyle Call Me! 702-372-4709 " Healthy Food has Flavor" chef@mychefmayra.com
CELEBRATE THE HISTORY OF JAMAICAN MUSIC AT IRIE JAMBOREE

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REBELUTION BRINGS THE 'BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE!

Santa Barbara-based reggae band Rebelution dominated the iTunes charts with the release of their highly anticipated sophomore album, “Bright Side of Life” on August 4, 2009. The band’s new release currently holds the #1 spot on iTunes in the reggae music genre, and the #3 spot for top albums downloaded in the United States in all genres of music. The album joins the likes of top artists such as Modest Mouse, Colbie Caillat, Whitney Houston, Black Eyed Peas, Zac Brown Band, and Kings of Leon. In response to their success on the charts, Rebelution shares, “We are excited to see the continuation of the pathway being built by independent artists.” The title track off the album “Bright Side Of Life” held onto the #3 spot in the Top Songs in the Reggae genre, alongside top Reggae artists such as Sean Paul, Bob Marley, Shaggy, Eddy Grant, Serani, and UB40. In addition to their success on the iTunes charts in the United States, Rebelution also stands at the #5 spot on the top 10 Reggae albums in France. In addition to the album release, Rebelution kicked off a 25+ city tour across the United States on August 2, 2009 starting in Solana Beach, California and will end September 5, 2009 in Dallas, Texas. They have already shared the stage with notable artists such as The Offspring, 311, Slightly Stoopid, Willie Nelson, Damian Marley, Bob Dylan and Ludacris. For more information on “Bright Side of Life” and tour dates, please visit Rebelution’s website at www.rebelutionmusic.com or Myspace at www.myspace.com/rebelution. For media inquiries with Rebelution, please contact Jordyn Borczon at MLC PR at Jordyn@Monaloring.com or 818-706-8080.
WORLD BEAT MIAMI SEPT. 6TH

info@worldbeatmusicfestival.com
SEAN PAUL'S 'IMPERIAL BLAZE' ALREADY RISING IN THE CHARTS!

Sean Paul’s fans also don’t have to wait until the album release date to try and secure a copy of the sure-to-please album, but can now pre-order 'Imperial Blaze' as well. The first single from the album So Fine, is currently climbing the Billboard Hot 200 charts, closing out last week at #67, and is gaining traction in reggae and dancehall loving crowds around the world, such as Germany where he sits atop the German Club Charts and has been comfortable there for 11 weeks. Press It Up is also gaining traction rapidly, where it’s comfortably perched at #1 in the German Club Charts. It’s an exciting time in SP's world, and he’s reminding fans that they can keep up-to-date with him by checking out the allseanpaul.com website. “It’s hectic and exciting, but I love the response I’ve been getting from persons around the world about So Fine and Press It Up, and even the album on a whole. Imperial Blaze is my fourth album, and the promotional activities we’ve been doing have been going good, so I’m looking forward to August 18,” said Sean Paul. For more information please contact: Carlette DeLeon Headline Entertainment 8 Haughton Avenue, Kingston 10 Jamaica W.I. Tel: 876.754.1526 Jamaica : 8 Haughton Avenue, Kingston 10, Jamaica WI Tel: 876.469.4577 Fax: 876.906.3634 US : 221 South State Road 7 MB# 4237 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33317 Tel: 305.748.4602
REGGAE FOR A CURE SEPT 19TH


FROM THE FOOTBALL FIELD TO THE MUSIC STAGE!

What does a football and a microphone have in common? Well, according to BillBlunt, everything! The field is a place where he can release his energy and he gives the same to the stage. He is a true performer on both settings.   Unlike many artists that have been singing since birth, BillBlunt is late in the game. Music has always been a part of is life, as it is to most people. From the church, to the radio blasting on Sundays while mom is cooking, to even your memories of your first boy/girl dance but he only decided to take it professionally when he was fed up with politicians and decided to write about it.   BillBlunt knew that he was the only one who could truly expressed his words and his anger about corruptions was himself. So he picked up the mic and never looked back. He fell in love with music...  When he expressed his desire to his friends, family and football mates, they didn't take him seriously, but when he belted his tune, they were in awe of his bluntness, thus came his name BillBlunt! His road so far as not been an easy one, BillBlunt loves above all his family and strives to provide for all of them. His dream is to give his parents an early retirement and peace of mind.  He once said that his mother gave him that inner fight and drive, while his father taught him to be humble and patient. That's why he has no problem with paying his dues by showcasing his talents on the smallest stage to the biggest venue. BillBlunt doesn't ask but for two minutes of your time to hear his voice, to listen to his message and dare not to find a kindred spirit within him.  This summer has been a whirlwind for BillBlunt, almost all of his time is spent in the studio or on stage. His hit "Crisis" came at a time where everyone and anyone can relate, his music has been playing on radio stations from Jamaica to Canada. He is a feature new artist with Yard news Magazine, and as far as he is concern, he wants to keep putting quality music over quantity.   BillBlunt is genuinely a good guy who cares about loving and living life, eating chicken, rice and peas, a good game of football and hopes for a change in these times of crisis. To watch BillBlunt debut video "Crisis" please visit www.WorldFlavas.com
SOJA'S THIRD ALBUM TO BE RELEASED AUG 25TH

Washington D.C. based reggae band SOJA announced today that their highly anticipated, third full-length album “Born in Babylon” will be released digitally worldwide, exclusively on iTunes on August 25, 2009. The album follows up their successful 2006 release “Get Wiser” which debuted in the Top 10 Reggae albums on iTunes, and has remained in the top 100 since its release. Since 2000, the quintet has issued two full-length albums and two EPs on their label DMV Records. Now, SOJA is ready to release 14 new tracks on “Born in Babylon.” SOJA shares about their new album, “This is the album we’ve been wanting to make for ten years. At first we were hard-core old school, then we got new school and inventive. This is what we’ve learned from all that. ‘Born in Babylon’ is hard roots drum and bass, big wide guitar and vocal melodies, and two and three sided lyrics, with two and three sided messages.” Originally formed in 1997, SOJA consists of lead singers, Jacob Hemphill (guitar) and Bob Jefferson (bass), as well as Patrick O’Shea on keyboard, percussionist Ken Brownell and drummer Ryan Berty. The band has become renowned for using a unique blend of reggae, hip-hop, and rock to influence their sound, while staying dedicated to creating music with a real message and promoting a revolution. They have also dominated touring, averaging 150 shows a year visiting every major city in the United States and traveling internationally playing to crowds of up to 16,000 people. The band has also shared the stage with notable artists such as Citizen Cope, Matisyahu, Ben Harper, Slightly Stoopid, Damian Marley, Govt Mule, Umphrees McGee, and Steel Pulse to name a few. For the rest of 2009 moving into 2010 SOJA plans on touring the United States extensively while promoting “Born in Babylon.” They also plan on further expanding internationally with tours in new markets such as St. Maarten, Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru, Venezuela, Chile, Tahiti, Poland, Spain and Germany. For more information on the upcoming album, plus national, and international tour dates, please visit SOJA’s website at www.sojamusic.com or MySpace at www.myspace.com/soja. For media inquiries with SOJA, please contact Jordyn Borczon at MLC PR at Jordyn@monaloring.com or 818-706-8080.
REGGAE GUIDE FOR iPHONE - FREE APPLICATION AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD NOW!!!

Our reggae community has a brand-new reggae application for iPhone called REGGAE GUIDE This FREE application is available on iTunes to download right now just click here http://www.itunes.com/apps/ReggaeGuide or find the link on our home page at http://reggaefestivalguide.com/ WHAT IS ON THE APP FOR YOU TO ENJOY? Reggae Festivals worldwide, with daily updates Jukebox with dozens of new releases by artists and the app will even tell you which festivals the artists are performing at Reggae news, event and festival press releases, band tours, industry updates and trends, scuttlebutt, more! Everything REGGAE in the palm of your hand! The format is easy-to-read, entertaining, and informative. HEY, IF YOU LOVE REGGAE AS MUCH AS WE DO, WE CALL YOU TO ACTION WITH 5 EASY STEPS 1. Download the application right NOW (Apple/ iTunes is paying attention and this will help our ranking that helps the festivals and the artists performing at them) 2. Write a review! If you REALLY love reggae, go to iTunes and write a review of our app, and then Apple will give us lots of love. Plus your voice needs to be heard. Click Here to Write a Review. It's easy. 3. AND if you really, really love reggae PLEASE FORWARD this to 10 of your best music Sistren and Bredren - there is a forward button at the bottom of this newsletter. 4. Grab this link http://www.itunes.com/apps/ReggaeGuide and put it on your Facebook and MySpace pages and post it to your Twitter account. 5. Last but not least...give US your feedback! Please let us know what you think of REGGAE GUIDE for iPhone application and what we can do to make it even better. Email us at info@ReggaeFestivalGuide.com or by call us at 775-337-8344 We will pay close attention to your thoughts and critiques and are already working on Version 2 to bring you even more functionality REGGAE MOVING INTO THE FUTURE WITH YOU! Give thanks to UpriseMozaik for helping us to create and develop the world's very first reggae iPhone application! Contact them about getting an App for your business! For more information, contact Anthony or Kaati at info@reggaefestivalguide.com or call 775-337-8344 One Love, Postmon Productions and RBA Publishing Inc; Publishers of the annual REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE magazine, now celebrating its 15th anniversary issue.

ASHUNDA : : RASTA:CHANTA

The song BE:MINDFUL came by listening to The Cool Riddim, eating RAW FOOD holding a meditation of where I came from, people and things that brought me through life, which was how I was brought with respect of elders, doing right, living right, eating right and Mama thought me that, so with that I came up with you have to BE:MINDFUL of Self, which is life.

Purchase at: http://yahwarriors.webs.com/

(IQUEEN) : : RASTA REDEMPTION JINGLE

GIVING THANKS FROM THE FRATERNITY TO THE WORLD A RASTAFARIAN WARRIORS. LISTEN TO THE SONG HERE!

LADY SHELLY : : KARAMANTI MIX – VOLUME 1 “RESURRECTION”

LADY SHELLY RELEASES KARAMANTI MIX – VOLUME 1 “RESURRECTION”
In an industry dominated predominantly by men, the few female artists in dancehall are usually very explicit with their lyrics and appearance. Very rare do you find a credible female dancehall artist whose’ music is not base solely on sex, money or men, but still manages to remain appealing to a hardcore dancehall massive. Lady Shelly, also known as karamanti has emerged as one such artist.

Lady Shelly has been actively involved in reggae/dancehall for many years but has had to struggle every step of the way because of her refusal to compromise on her morals & beliefs. Lady Shelly’s repertoire does not preclude songs about sex, money and power but it is not dominated by these types of music. As a consequence, her climb in the dancehall industry has been a difficult one to say the least.

Having what she refers to as a karamanti spirit (refusing to give up), Lady Shelly has put together a compilation of her songs and has made it available for free download online. This is her way of avoiding the radio stations that will not play her music, the big producers that will not work with her and the record labels that will not sign her. She is choosing instead to speak directly with reggae/dancehall music lovers who are expecting more from women in reggae/dancehall.

The project is titled karamanti mix –volume 1 “resurrection”. It has approximately 18 tracks, 10 of which are new recordings. It can be downloaded at the following sites free of charge. These sites are free from virus and are used frequently by everyone in the music industry:

http://www.ladyshelly.com/

http://www.myspace.com/ladyshelly2

http://www.zshare.net/download/633069862fa8feb6/

LOOK WHO'S ON TOUR!
Culture Featuring Kenyatta Hill
Please see Beres Hammond Tour dates
Beres Hammond, A Moment in Time Tour
**With Culture as support act for all dates

BERES HAMMOND, CULTURE FEAT. KENYATTA HILL TOUR DATES:

Date Venue/Event Location

8/15/09 Calgary Intnl. Reggae Fest Calgary, Alberta, Canada
8/17/09 Commodore Ballroom Vancouver, Canada
8/18/09 Studio Seven Seattle, WA
8/21/09 Regency Ballroom San Francisco, CA
8/22/09 Wave House San Diego, CA
8/23/09 Sports Arena 4 Los Angeles, CA
8/25/09 Santa Fe Brewing Co. Santa Fe, NM
8/26/09 The Oriental Theater Denver, CO
8/28/09 House of Blues New Orleans, LA
8/29/09 Royal Palace Houston, TX
8/30/09 House of Blues Dallas, TX

Groundation Tour Dates:
Date Venue/Event Location

8/29/09 Outside Lands Festival San Francisco, CA
9/2/09 Flamingo Cantina Austin, TX
9/4/09 One Eyed Jacks New Orleans, LA
9/5/09 Lafayette Reggae and Cultural Fest Carencro, LA
9/8/09 The Plaza Theatre Orlando, FL
9/9/09 Pulp Live Ft. Lauderdale, FL
9/10/09 Jackrabbits Jacksonville, FL
9/11/09 Pour House Charleston, SC
9/13/09 The Grey Eagle Asheville, NC
9/16/09 Jewish Mother Virginia Beach, VA
9/17/09 State Theater Falls Church, VA
9/18/09 BB Kings Blues Club New York, NY
9/19/09 Harper’s Ferry Allston, MA
9/20/09 Higher Ground S Burlington, VT
9/28/09 The Cabooze Minneapolis, MN
10/1/09 Boulder Theater Boulder, CO
10/2/09 Aggie Theater Fort Collins, CO
10/3/09 Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom Denver, CO
10/4/09 KTAO Solar Center Taos, NM
10/6/09 The Green Room Flagstaff, AZ
10/7/09 Brixton Redondo Beach, CA
10/8/09 Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, CA
10/9/09 Key Club West Hollywood, CA
10/10/09 Downtown Brewing Company San Luis Obispo, CA

ON THIS DAY IN REGGAE

August 14
1946:	Vivian "Yabby You" Jackson is born in Kingston, Jamaica.
1969:	Thriller U (Eustace Hamilton) is born in Kingston, Jamaica.

1 Corinthians 13
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.
If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.
But the greatest of these is love.

RICHIE B'S HOT MIX 102FM STRAIGHT FROM YARD!
JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN
By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM

AUGUST 7, 2009

TOP 20 DANCE HALL SINGLES

TW   LW    WOC   TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL

01      1    15    Unfinished House – Flippa Mafia-Liv-Up Records (2wks@#1) NM
02      2   18   Hallelujah – Elephant Man –Very Huge Records (2wks@#1) NM
03      3   17   Ugly – Kiprich & Black-er – Fresh Ear (pp#2) NM
04      4   13   Think Bout Mi - Macka Diamond & Unicorn – Notice NM
05      5   10   From Mawning (Never Change)- Chino – Big Ship NM
06      8      5   Completely- Vybz Kartel Feat Hindu – Big Ship U-2
07      7      9   Spell It Out – Tifa – Ward 21 NM
08      6   20   Mind Pon Mi Money – Vybz Kartel –Liv-Up Records (4wks@#1) D-2
09   10      8   The Good Life – Stacious - Liv-Up Records U-1
10   13      6   My Life- Gee Whizz – TJ Records U-3
11      9   14   High Unda-Mavado- Liv-Up Records (pp#5) D-2
12   12   14   Good Girl, Gone Bad-Tarrus Riley feat Konshens-Head Concussion (pp#5) NM
13   16      3   Mockingbird – Mavado – Firelinks U-3
14   15      4   No Man Room – Ding Dong – Fresh Ear U-1
15   11   20   Hustler For Life (La La La) –Andrew & Wada Blood-Notice (2wks@#1) D-4
16   17      3   Dollar Sign – Black Ryno – Adidjaheim/Not Nice U-1
17   14      7   Again & Again - Mavado – Daseca (pp#11) D-3
18   -   New   Ever Clean – Beenie Man - Young Blood
19    -   New    Couple Up – TOK – Fresh Ear
20   18   19   Watch Your Friends-Javinchi-Not Nice/Adidjaheim Records (pp#5) D-2

TOP 20 REGGAE SINGLES

TW   LW    WOC   TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL

01      2   20   Too Late – Junior Kelly & Queen Ifrica – AL.TA.FA.AN (1wk@#1) U-1
02      4   13   You’ll Never Find - Jah Cure – Don Corleon U-2
03      1   21   Under My Skin- Anthony Red Roze –Taxi (1wk@#1) D-2
04      3   18   So In Love –Hezron – Tads Int’l Records (2wks@#1) D-1
05      6   14   Baby Mama Drama -Kiprich-House-A-Star U-1
06      8   10   Pressuring The Poor-Spring-I & Ras Shiloh-Tren-setta Productions U-2
07      9      9   Talk It Over – Lt Brooksie – Sounie Productions U-2
08    10      9   I’m Free – Jahranimo feat Jah Cure – Lighting Ball Production U-2
09   11   11   Wanna Go Home-Romaine Virgo-Vikings & Peat Music (pp#8) U-2
10   12      8   Talk if You Talking – Cherine Anderson – Taxi U-2
11      7    23   Call On Me- Jah Cure feat Phyllisia -SOBE/Dangerzone (4wks@#1) D-4
12   13      7   Street Life – Richie Spice – Sons of Spoon U-1
13      5   22   Head Above The Water – Capleton – Downsound Records (2wks@#1) D-8
14    14      6   I Wanna Wake Up With You –Stevie Face – Boot Camp NM
15   17      3   Weak To You – Sophia Brown – Music Mecca/321 Strong U-2
16   16      4   Fuss Nor Fight – Stream – House of Hits NM
17   19      2   Caan Cool – Khago – Pot of Gold U-2
18   18      3   Sold Out – Bonafide – Board Yard Records NM
19    20      2    All About You – Wayne Wonder – Big Ship U-1
20   15      6   Heart of Stone – Taddy P feat Tanya Stephens – Bass Inna Yu Face Records (pp#15) D-5

TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART

TW   LW   WOC   TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL

01      1   14   Ghetto Youth-ology – Sizzla – Firehouse (2wks@#1) NM
02      4   7   Montego Bay – Queen Ifrica – VP Records U-2
03      2   18   Universal Cure – Jah Cure – SOBE/Danger Zone (5wks@#1) D-1
04    5   10   The Hit List-Various Artistes- Tads Int’l Records U-1
05      3   12   Spotlight – Sophia Brown – Music Mecca/321 Strong D-2
06      6   6   Reggae Gold – Various Artistes – VP Records NM
07      8   5   Made In Jamaica – Courtney John – FiWi Music U-1
08      9   3   A Better Man – Terry Linen – Tad’s Int’l Records U-1
09      7   15   Rasta Got Soul- Buju Banton-Gargamel (4wks@#1) D-2
10      - New   Contagious – Tarrus Riley – VP Records

Numbers in bracket indicate the number of weeks at the No. 1 Spot.
Key:   U – Upward, D – Down, NM – Non-Mover
TW – This Week, LW – Last Week, WC Weeks on Chart, PP in bracket – Peak Position
Sources: Sound Systems, Record Shops, Night Clubs & Radio Play

ALL SOUND SYSTEMS, SELECTORS, RECORD SHOPS, NIGHT CLUBS & RADIO DJS WHO WISH TO ASSIST US AS WE COMPILE OUR WEEKLY CHARTS, PLEASE FURNISH US WITH ONLY CURRENT TELEPHONE NUMBERS. CALL: 876-968-5817 NOW!!!

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Reggae At The Rio Friday, August 14th 2009 Las Vegas, Vevada United States	Sikula Reggae Festival Friday-Sunday, August 14th-16th 2009 Rosolini Italy
Ya Maka My Weekend Friday-Saturday, August 14th-15th 2009 Rock Island, Illinois United States	Ziggy Marley at the Waikiki Shell Saturday-Saturday,August 15th-15th 2009 Honolulu, Hawaii United States
J Ross-Parrelli Album Release Party Saturday, August 15th 2009 Long Beach, California United States	Saskatoon Reggae Festival Thursday-Saturday,August 20th-22nd 2009 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada
One Love Festival Friday-Sunday, August 21st-23rd 2009 East Sussex United Kingdom	Ottawa Reggae Festival Friday-Sunday, August 21st-23rd 2009 Ottawa, Ontario Canada
Castello Reggae Festival Friday-Sunday, August 21st-23rd 2009 Alvito, Frosinone Italy	Bricktown Reggae Festival Friday-Sunday, August 21st-23rd 2009 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma United States
Oly Hempfest Saturday-Sunday, August 22nd-23rd 2009 Olympia, Washington United States	Whistlers Fun in the Sun Saturday, August 22nd 2009 Montego Bay: City:Savanna La Mar - Santa Cruz State: St Elizabeth Jamaica
Hudson River Eco Reggae & World Music Fest (Formally Upstate Reggae on the River) Saturday, August 22nd - Wednesday, December 31st 2009 Croton-on-Hudson, New York United States	Irie Reggae Festival Sunday, August 23rd 2009 Los Angeles, California United States
Uprising Reggae Festival Friday-Saturday, August 28th-29th 2009 Bratislava Slovakia	Moon Dancer Winery Reggae Festival Saturday-Saturday, August 29th-29th 2009 Wrightsville, Pennsylvania United States
Big 3 promotions presents Turbulence Saturday, August 29th 2009 Kansas City, Kansas United States	Organic Planet Festival Sunday, August 30th 2009 Eureka, California United States
Rastaplas Sunday, August 30th 2009 Zoetermeer Netherlands	The Gathering of the Peacemakers: Days of Wisdom & Nights of Conscious Music Sunday, August 30th - Saturday, September 5th 2009 Asheville, North Carolina United States
Reggae Summer Fest Sunday, August 30th 2009 Washington, District of Columbia United States	Foundation Reggae Festival Wednesday, September 2nd 2009 Culleredo Spain
Monterey Bay Reggaefest Friday-Sunday, September 4th-6th 2009 Monterey, California United States	Camp Reggae Friday-Sunday,September 4th-6th 2009 Turtle Town, Tennessee United States
One Love Festival - Comana Natural Park Friday-Sunday, September 4th-6th 2009 Comana, Giurgiu Romania	Lafayette Reggae & Cultural Festival Saturday-Sunday, September 5th-6th 2009 Carencro, Louisiana United States
DubFest '09 featuring Bunny Wailer and Lee "Scratch" Perry Saturday-Saturday, September 5th-5th 2009 Hollywood, Florida United States	Irie Jamboree Sunday, September 6th - Wednesday, December 31st 2009 Queens, New York United States
Blackpool International Music Festival Friday-Sunday, September 11th-13th 2009 Blackpool, Lancashire United Kingdom	Alaquas Reggae Fest Friday, September 11th 2009 Alaquás, VALENCIA Spain

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