On Saturday, November 20^th, the Jamaican Government hosted the Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Gregory Anthony Isaacs (July 15, 1950 – October 25, 2010) at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica, WI.

 

The moderator was Rev. Dr. Tommy Cowan. The performers listed on the program included Ken Boothe, The Tamlins, Freddie McGregor, Etana, Judy Mowatt and many others with backing band: Lloyd Parks and We The People Band (Gregory’s touring band). In attendance were many dignitaries and celebrities including Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Honorable Olivia 'Babsy' Grange, also the former Miss World, LeRoy Sibbles, The Chinns from VP records and many, many others.

 

Christian and Gospel music (rather than Rasta) were predominant; even the songs performed by reggae veterans Ken Boothe and Freddie McGregor were traditional. Freddie also performed the song, “Night Nurse” in a jazz style. It was probably the 10^th time we had heard that song in the past two days but we never got tired of it. McGregor changed the words to reflect Gregory’s belief: “Rastafari is the only remedy…..”. Etana sang a song about Gregory …”being free like a bird in the sky, Free, gonna fly so high.”

 

The ceremony was very somber until the band started up again and out saunters Shaggy in a Gregory Isaac’s hat and Gregory Isaac’s swagger. People who had been crying one minute were laughing and hooting at Shaggy’s antics on stage as he sang the classic: I don’t want to be lonely tonight…”

 

The next performers were a teenage vocal group of about 30 singers - Nexus. What an experience for them singing at such an auspicious event backed by a famous band including 5-piece horn section. They went from one Gregory song to the next with their beautiful voices and harmonies. It was during, “I Like it Like That” that the casket was carried through the hall to the front of the stage. Dr. Dread (Gary Himmelfarb) was one of the pall bearers.

 

Tributes from friends, family, and other musicians were quite moving and eye opening for me. Especially his tribute from his Auntie, Mrs. Myrtle Shepherd. Reggae fans think of Gregory as belonging to the world of reggae but I was enlightened by Auntie’s words, how she remembers him the day he was brought home from the hospital, “a bundle of joy”, and about what a quiet, smart, little boy he was. He used to follow his Aunties down to hear music and people would clap at his dancing. She told about what an exceptional scholar he was and that he liked to make people laugh.

 

Dr. Omar Davis had this to say about Gregory Isaacs: “His musical uniqueness was in his lyrics – he was highly intelligent and he conveyed important messages including social commentary.” He was called, “The people’s philosopher” by another person paying tribute, and a “Consumate performer” by Clifton ‘Bigga’ Morrison who was there from England who went on to say, “Gregory delivered one-liners with the timing of a professional comedian, and was the quickest songwriter and never wrote a single song down! He finished by saying that “Gregory was now singing in the Big Band.”

 

The director of the Jamaican Association of Vintage Artists said that Gregory was third in the Royal Triumverate of Reggae: Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs.

 

Gregory’s manager, Copeland Forbes paid a beautiful tribute to Gregory and shared with us the struggle he had this summer when he and others knew Gregory shouldn’t be touring because of his health, but Gregory kept putting the pressure on Copeland to keep business moving forward. The normally composed Copeland almost broke down recounting his memories of his beloved friend.

 

Auntie showed us all what a well-loved person Gregory was from a big family. His mother Enid sat in the front row and tried to remain composed as photographers and film crews kept her in their sights. Auntie concluded her tribute by ‘praising God for the gift that Gregory was to us.”

 

Gregory Isaacs was laid to rest at the Dovecot Memorial Cemetery in St. Catherine.

 

 

For over 40 years, Grammy® Award winning reggae Icon Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry’s name has become synonymous with experimentation and innovation both as a legendary producer and an influential performer. A towering figure, Lee “Scratch” Perry shaped the dub sound and made reggae music a powerful part of pop culture.

 

Recorded at Perry’s mountain-top studio in Switzerland and various studio locations in England, Florida and New York City and produced by long-time collaborator Steve Marshall AKA John Saxon for State of Emergency, Ltd., Lee “Scratch” Perry’s new album is entitled REVELATION.  Taking a hands-on approach, Perry not only fleshed out and developed the powerful lyrical content on the album, but also contributed his unmistakable hallmark of mastery of sound including synth programming.

 

Now in stores on the MEGAWAVE label, REVELATION presents the signature surrealistic and eccentric rhythmic genius of The Mighty Upsetter, featuring 13 of his best new songs in years with Marshall, Duncan & Green, Tim Hill, Keith Richards, George Clinton, Dr Sleepy, Alec Hay, elodieO, Abi Browning, and David Stewart Jones. Highlights include rock n’ roll legend Keith Richards on “Books of Moses” and a Lee “Scratch” Perry duet with George Clinton on “Scary Politicians”.

 

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There has been much debate lately about the state of reggae music. The claim is that with the insertion of the dancehall culture, authentic reggae has suffered and as a result, diminished on the global scale. Many argue that with both genres coming from the island of Jamaica when one is dominant the other falters.

 

Concerned about these findings, reggae artist and CEO of Russcuttaz Records, Higher Purse, went to work. He spent the last couple of months working on a project now entitled: Old School Riddim. His position is that even though he is a fan of dancehall music, his heart has and will always be with reggae. And seeing reggae sales suffer is something he would like to do something about. Higher Purse believes that if we only give the people real reggae music like in the old days then they will actually pay for it.

 

As such, the Old School Riddim which features artist like Natty King, Natural Black, Karamanti, Rage, Shaka Pow, Higher Purse and many others will be released and available for download on all major online music stores as of November 25th. Zojak Worldwide is distributing the album and they can be found online at http://www.zojakworldwide.com

 

Confident that the Old School Riddim is exactly what reggae lovers are looking for, Higher Purse would like everyone to check out snippets of the album before purchasing it. Listen to the old school riddim here:

 

For more information about the Old School Riddim please contact the music publisher at blakkwuman22@gmail.com

 

I-Octane is the fresh new cultural reggae artist blazing the charts in Jamaica. He is currently the hottest artist in Jamaica, and he also recently finished a successful European tour. His hits keep coming such as Stab Vampire, Life, Lose a Friend, Mama You Alone, Puff It and Different Page.

 

His music videos are well done with good songs, meaningful messages, good acting and interesting realistic film content. The hits and music videos are a great success appreciated by the young and old. I-Octane is on a roll. The people love him and he is very happy with his current success.

 

 "Reggae's fastest rising cultural artiste, Byiome 'I-Octane' Muir, is poised to take his career to another level” says the Jamaica Star.

 

I-Octane is also now poised and ready to touch down on the US west coast for the first time this February with his band, the Kings Cutters. There is great interest and enthusiasm to see this young new artist perform in the flesh

 

Contact: Peter Wardle
King's Music International

Phone: (510) 326-8445 or online at reggaeangl@aol.com
http://www.kingsmusicinternational.com

Jamaicans.com Press Release

 

 

Jamaicans.com is the premiere, award-winning website for everything Jamaican. Their new Android™ app, Jamaican Recipes, allows users to browse the website’s comprehensive database of over 110 Jamaican recipes. The recipes offer step-by-step preparation and cooking instructions, and a directory of Jamaican foods can be viewed. The Jamaican Recipes application is available in the Android™ Market Place for just 99 cents.

 

The Jamaican Recipes app brings traditional Jamaican recipes right to users’ fingertips. The recipes can be browsed by categories that include a variety of dishes, ranging from appetizers and desserts to seasonal dishes and vegetarian offerings. A glossary of Jamaican and Caribbean foods is also included, and recipes can be emailed to friends and family. The recipes are complete with stunning photos, graphics and serving examples. Users can see the finished dishes and prepare their own with confidence.

 

To obtain the Android™ app and manually install it from the Android™ Market Place, go to “Market” on an Android-powered device. Select “Search” and enter ‘Jamaican Recipes’ in the search field. When the ‘Jamaican Recipe’ app is found, touch to install. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with installation.

 

For more information on the family of Jamaicans.com exclusive mobile applications, visit - http://www.jamaicans.com/funstuff/mobile/

 

ABOUT JAMAICANS.COM
As the leader in all things Jamaican, Jamaicans.com averages over 1.75 million hits per month, serving the Jamaican community in Jamaica and those living overseas away from home. Established in 1995, the website also serves the ever-expanding visitor and tourist markets for those wishing to vacation on the island paradise.

 

The website provides visitors with a wealth of information on travel and vacation opportunities, as well as the vibrant culture of Jamaica. The website offers extensive guides to Jamaican music and Jamaican “patois” (pronounced patwah). The site is interactive and multilingual, offering versions in English, Spanish and French. The site provides event announcements, celebrity interviews and serious, hard-hitting stories about the island, its residents and current topics. A partnership with Yaadinfo provides regular podcasts hosted by comedian Christopher “Jonny” Daley, and Andrew Hewitt, technology consultant and freelance writer.

 

A primary feature of the site, and one of the most active, is the community bulletin board. Many regular visitors to the site utilize the board to maintain contact with Jamaican friends and family living in locations worldwide. They also utilize the travel options and information for journeys back to the island to reunite with family and friends.

 

Fans can follow Jamaicans.com on Facebook, Twitter and MySpace. To receive updates and stay informed as new content is added, visitors can sign up for the site’s RSS feed.

 

For more information, visit the website at http://www.jamaicans.com.

 

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Thursday November 25th is a huge day for dancehall artist Karamanti, as that is the day the Trucka Riddim will be released. Under normal circumstances this would not be a big deal as Karamanti has appeared on many compilations in the past. What makes this compilation special however, is that not only is Karamanti a featured artist, but she also got involved and assisted with the recording of certain songs. She had to put on her engineering hat for a few weeks and recorded some of the artists at her studio in Jamaica. Karamanti recorded Shaka Pow, Rage, Pree Dem, Ryval, King Timo, Higher Purse and herself for the Trucka Riddim. She also provided some much needed help behind the scenes by ensuring that all the songs are properly copyright protected.

 

Initially, the producer (Crappy Crib) simply wanted her to voice on the rhythm. However, after he encountered some difficulty he approached Karamanti who he knew was able to provide the help he was looking for. Based on their relationship, Karamanti did not hesitate.

 

The Trucka Riddim features Boom Steppa, Burry Fabilous, Ceekaih, Higher Purse, Karamanti, Shaka Pow, King Timo, Lucky, Louie Rankin, Lukie, Pree Dem, Rage and Ryval. The compilation is being distributed by Zojak Worldwide (http://www.zojakworldwide.com) and will be available for purchase on all major online stores such as I-tunes, Amazon, rhapsody etc. as of Thursday, November 25th, 2010.

 

Everyone is encouraged to download a free promo mix of the Trucka Riddim compilation at

 

For more information on Karamanti and the Trucka Riddim log on to www.karamanti.com

I kept these pancakes simple, with just cinnamon, ground ginger and some nutmeg in the batter. Freshly ground nutmeg is always the most flavorful, but preground will work if you have none fresh.

 

My favorite part – aside from the maple syrup that I poured all over these – is the chopped candied ginger work perfectly here that is mixed into the pancake batter.

 

They really add a nice spicy sweetness and are a pleasant surprise when your bite into a little piece! I sprinkled some extra on top of the pancakes to mix in with the maple syrup, as well.

Wha’ Ya Need
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon powdered cloves
- 1 cup soy milk
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoons unsulfured molasses

Wha’ Cha Do
- Mix the dry ingredients together in a medium bowl. Make a well and add the wet ingredients. Stir until to major lumps remain... some small ones are fine.
- Heat a small frying pan over medium heat (use oil if you're not using non-stick... these pancakes are a little stickier than usual).
- Add about a 1/4 cup of batter to the pan, swirl, and let cook until bubbles form (and stay) in the center, about 2 minutes.
- Flip and cook on the other side.
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Repeat with the rest of the batter. Enjoy!

 

Chef TIPS: * These pancakes also tend to cook a little faster than regular pancakes... keep an eye on them so they don't burn! * They wind up with only a light molasses flavor; add more to taste if you desire.

 

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Earthdance Northern California
Thank you for an amazing year...
2011 dates announced - Sept 23rd, 24th, 25th
Earthdance (www.earthdancelive.com)
info@earthdancelive.com

 

Dear Earthdancers,

 

Our deepest gratitude to everyone who helped make our "grand farewell" our best Earthdance ever. We are totally excited to take the energy of Earthdance to a new level in 2011 and we have included a letter to our community below to share our vision of what is in store.

 

Wishing you all the best for the Autumn season..!!

Dear Earthdancers,

 

As you all know we are moving Earthdance to a new location, as we have outgrown our beloved "Black Oak Ranch in Laytonville". Our new home will be at the Solano County Fairgrounds in Vallejo, within easy reach to the whole Bay Area and cities beyond.

 

We know many people are concerned by the change, as they feel we will lose the spirit of Earthdance by moving to a more urban area. It is true that we will lose the majestic ambiance of a woodland country setting, but we are totally excited by what this new venue has to offer. The new facility will allow us room to grow and will provide large indoor and outdoor venues, plenty of toilets, showers, easy parking and NO DUST. Most of all, the move will also allow us to take the Earthdance mission to a new level by taking our message of global peace and sustainability to a wider audience closer to the city.

 

The new site has three indoor buildings which will offer entertainment all day and late into the night. The first larger indoor venue has a 3000 capacity and will be transformed into a state of the art electronica temple with art installations, video walls, international DJ's and more. The second indoor venue, also 3000 capacity, has an acoustically treated ceiling and will offer live music, including late night themes such as "New Orleans Jam" sessions, world fusion nights and more. The smaller 500 capacity venue has a carpeted floor where we will host the sacred music stage, home to late night Kirtan and devotional chanting, sacred world music, workshops and more. This venue will also provide all day yoga classes featuring well known international and Bay Area yoga teachers. The main arena is an outdoor grass field with bleachers along the back that will hold about 5000 people and will host our main stage. Outside this venue is a shaded central courtyard where we will present our usual array of fine food vendors while people enjoy acoustic music on a central stage.

 

All throughout the fairgrounds there are shady lawn areas, wide avenues, and pleasant nooks and cranny's which we will fill with amazing art and devotional altars. Unlike many other fairgrounds where camping is difficult or limited, our new venue will also provide large areas of open campground, including tree lined areas, where people can enjoy the full weekend camping festival experience. We also offer over 100 RV sites, each with power and water, plus a large motel within walking distance.

 

Overall, we are excited to bring Earthdance closer to the Bay Area while maintaining our ambiance from The Black Oak Ranch. Yes, it is true that we will be leaving behind some incredible memories and a wonderful site, but we will be taking the creative spirit and intention that has created Earthdance Northern California to our new location. We hope you will join us as we take Earthdance to the next level. We promise not to let you down.!!

Please stay tuned at
www.earthdancelive.com for more details.

 

Check out more great photos from this year on our Facebook page

 

Wishing you all the best,
Chris Deckker, Bob Barsotti,
Producers of Earthdance Northern California
and the Earthdance team

 

"Not just a festival focused on music, but rather a festival of
spiritual consciousness, environmental and
political activism and awareness.." - Jambase.com

 

Media Contact:
Yvonne Hendrix

 

Greetings.  We hope that you are well when you receive this.  This is a little update on Wadi Gad's situation with immigration in the United States.  

 

Wadi Gad recently wrote to say, "Please hail up all my friends and let all the Ones know what's happening, just praying that things work itself out.  We pray that they will release me because of all the support letters and my ties to the USA.  May Jah bless you always, and hope to see you and all my family and friends soon. Psalms 150, Psalm 68 V-11.  Most importantly, I am safe.  Just giving thanks for life, and having people like yourselves.  Give everyone my blessings.

 

Your Brother, Wadi Gad aka Carlyle Daniel

 

PS.  Please encourage people to buy my music at:
CDbaby.com/WadiGad,

Amazon.com/WadiGad,

IApple.com/WadiGad,

Zojak.com/Wadigad"

 

For more information on Wadi Gad, check out this site:

 

"Nor have I ever closed my lids in slumber, but in dreams I saw thee, as it were 'twixt eye and eyelid thou didst dwell. . . "  from The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night

EVENT: Third World in Southern Humboldt
DATE: Friday evening, December 3rd, 2010
TIME:  Doors at 8:30pm with DJ Selecta Prime
VENUE: Garberville Theatre
INFORMATION: 707-923-4599/peopleproductions.net

 

Reggae Ambassadors, Third World, one of the world’s most beloved Reggae Bands will be performing an intimate concert at the Garberville Theatre on Friday evening, December 3rd.  

Third World was formed by Stephen “Cat” Core and “Ibo” Michael Cooper in 1973 when they both decided to leave their previous band, Inner Circle and form their own group.

By their second album, 96 Degrees in the shade the band had their classic line-up including “Carrot” Jarrett on percussions, “Bunny” Rugs” Clark on vocals, Stephen Coore on guitar, Richie Daley on base and Willy Stewart on Drums.

 

Third World’s greatest hits were produced in the 70’s and early 80’s, “Now That We’ve Found Love” and “Try Jah Love” which was written for them and recorded by Stevie Wonder…The band has traveled all over the world, and truly earned their title “Reggae Ambassadors” with songs like “Sense of Purpose”, “Forbidden Love”, “Committed” and the classic “96 Degrees in the Shade.”

 

Third World is a Humboldt favorite, having performed many times in this neighborhood People Productions looks forward to this concert presentation in Southern Humboldt. This is a quality concert not to miss and it will sell out in advance.

All ages are welcome, but it is a seated performance and there are limited seats, so everyone must have a ticket, unless it is a lap child. Doors at 8:30pm w/ Selecta Prime.

This is a partial benefit for the Feet First Dancers and they will be serving beverages.

 

Advance tickets on sale now for $35.00 at The Works in Eureka and Arcata, Redway Liquors in Redway, Blue Moon in Garberville, and online at peopleproductions.net.
For Information, call the People at 707-923-4599.
                                                            

Reggae singer Tarrus Riley recently teamed up with US-based video director Rik Cordero to work on the video for Superman, a track on his most recent album Contagious.

 

Superman has been generating a strong buzz across the Caribbean and this prompted Riley's decision to shoot a video.

 

In a release to the media, Riley outlined his reasons for deciding to work with the US-based director.

"Rik is friends with one of my friends, Mabricio Wilson (owner of the Futbulr clothing line), and he suggested that I try a different look for my next video," said Riley.

 

He added, "Superman has been doing well in the Caribbean for over a year now, so based on the feedback from the fans, I decided to get the video done. Persons who are not familiar with the song will get to know it."

Superman is a remake of an original recording by soul singer Robin Thicke. Riley's version was produced by Dean "Cannon" Fraser.

 

The video was released to Tempo, as well as television stations in Jamaica last week. Riley's newest single is the powerful Nyabinghi Pickney, in which he pays homage to his African ancestry as well as the national heroes of Jamaica. The track was produced by Roshaun 'Bay-C' Clarke of TOK for Bombrush.

 

Source: Jamaica Star

New York, NY - November 24, 2010 - (RAINE PR): Tads Records is offering music fans the ultimate Dancehall experience - a compilation of the year's biggest street anthems and radio bangers from 'Dancehall hero' Vybz Kartel. Mixed by popular Jamaican radio disc jock DJ Wayne, Clarks: De Mixtape Raw is slated to hit iTunes and other digital outlets on Friday, December 10th.

 

Starting off the year with the release of Pon Di Gaza 2.0, Vybz Kartel's successful double album that was released in February, Tads is looking to cap off 2010 with an EP of singles from Kartel's catalogue of local and international hits and radio favorites from 2010, including "Clarks," an ode to the British shoe giant that has become a staple in Hip Hop and Dancehall fashion with styles such as Wallabees and Desert Boots. "Clarks" remained among the top three Reggae singles garnering the most radio airplay overseas for nearly 35 weeks.

 

Other singles on Clarks: De Mixtape Raw include the popular street zinger "Touch a Button," "Turn and Whine," "Cake Soap," "Better Can Wuk," and the recently released "Dancehall Hero." The EP also features "Clarks Again," and "Wear Weh You Have (Clarks 3)," his two follow up songs to "Clarks" - collectively known as the 'Clarks Trilogy.'

 

"This isn't a full-fledged album, but more of an attempt to bridge the gap between Pon Di Gaza 2.0, and his next album, which is scheduled for release at the end of 2011," explains Tadiem Dawkins, of Tads Record Inc. "As long as he keeps spitting out these hits, we must respond to the audience demand with a product that highlights and promotes these songs."

 

Dawkins adds that the response to the anticipated EP is "overwhelming, as the artist is on top of his game and is Jamaica's baddest deejay (mc)."

 

"Kartel has many attributes that have placed him in the enviable position atop the dancehall ladder," says DJ Wayne, of Jamaica's top-rated Reggae station Irie FM.  "His style is ever-evolving, and he uses all aspects of the art of deejay-ing to the fullest potential."

 

As opposed to a regular compilation album, Clarks: De Mixtape Raw features special mixes and exclusive new material from mix-master DJ Wayne, like the brand new single "Get Gyal Easy (Blackberry)."

"The mixtape has all the hot tracks from Dancehall's hottest deejay---crazy hits and new issh, blasted in true BLITZZZ style," exclaims DJ Wayne, adding Kartel's signature "Oh!" at the end of his statement. "I had to do this mixtape, as it was I who first presented Vybz Kartel to the public at large as a deejay. Kartel is as much my product as anyone else."

 

Clarks: De Mixtape Raw, will be released by Tads Record Inc. on iTunes and all digital outlets on December 10th. Production credits on the EP include Wayne 'DJ Wayne' Morris, Ainsley 'Notnice' Morris, Shaun 'ZJ Chrome' Chabal, Tarik 'Russian' Johnston, Linton 'TJ' White, Andrew Coke/LivUp Records, Cashflow Records, and Kirk 'Cool Face' Ford.  

 

For more information on Clarks: De Mixtape Raw contact Tads Records (Miami) at 305-654-6130 or tadsrecordinc@bellsouth.net or Tads Records (Kingston) at 876-929-2563 or tadsrecordinc@cwjamaica.com. You can also visit www.tadsrecord.com.

A week before Matisyahu kicks off his annual 'Festival of Light' series, which celebrates  Hannukah, the self-proclaimed "Hasidic reggae superstar" released a new track, currently available for download via iTunes. The song, called 'Miracle,' was produced by Kool Kojak, Katy Perry and is aimed at giving Jews an alternative to Christmas music during this time of year.

 

"There are so many Christmas songs out there," Matisyahu explained in a  statement. "I wanted to give the Jewish kids something to be proud of.  We've got Adam Sandler 's song, which is hilarious, but I wanted to try to get across some of the  depth and spirituality inherent in the holiday in a fun, celebratory  song ... Happy Hannukah!"

 

Matisyahu and his band, the Dub Trio, will officially launch this year's  'Festival of Light' with an intimate performance at New York's Brooklyn  Bowl on Monday, Nov. 29. He also stopped by Spinner's studio this week  to perform an acoustic set, so there's that, too. Stay tuned.

The 2010 REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE  is available to read onine in digital format, page-by-page:

 

Magnum Tonic Wine and Stone Love, two iconic brands in dancehall agreed to extend their long running strategic partnership for another year following a successful three year relationship. "We are really happy to continue with Magnum," explained Stone Love founder Winston "Wee Pow" Powell. "Our first major event under the new contract is the upcoming Stone Love 38th Anniversary Party in Portmore on December 18."

Magnum Brand Manager Kaysia Johnson pointed out that under the deal, "The two powerful brands become one superbrand, Magnum Stone Love." She went on to say that Magnum Stone Love will be making appearances at a number of events across the island; and the event will take different forms. "It could be a road show, a dance, a concert or street party. Magnum Stone Love will be in the dancehall and on the streets in a big way she added."

Big indeed. Stone Love selectors, some as popular as artistes, will be sporting Magnum Stone Love branded gear at select events, Magnum Stone Love dubs will be spinning on the CD players and Magnum bar specials will be available at Stone Love activations. Patrons will know it is party time when the Magnum Stone Love truck rolls in and the sound system unloads.

"When we hit the road with Magnum, everybody nice," commented Dwayne Powell, Wee Pow's son. Understandable considering that Magnum buckets are usually in close proximity to the sound when playing.

Buckets and bucket deals for patrons will be easily accessed at the Magnum Stone Love 38th Anniversary Party on Saturday, December 18. All of the Stone Love crew members including Wee Pow, Rory, Geefus, Billy Slaughter, Bill Cosby, Diamond, Fire Ras and Scary Gary will be on hand to juggle the classic dubs and the new favorites alongside a host of guest selectors, sound systems and artistes.

MICHAEL ROSE – Jan / Feb 2011 Calendar
Thurs. 27– Hermosa Beach, CA – Saint Rocke
Fri. 28 – Solano Beach, CA – The Belly Up
Sat. 29 - Santa Cruz, CA – Moe’s Alley
Tues. Feb 1st – San Francisco, CA – The Independent

Fri. 4 – Eugene, OR – The Wow Hall
Sat. 5 – Seattle, WA – Nectar
Wed. 9 – Victor, ID – The Knotty Pine
Sat. 12 – Denver, CO – Cervantes
Sun. 13 –Aspen, CO – Aspen, CO – The Belly Up
Mon. 14 – Santa Fe, NM – The Santa Fe Brewing Co

 

Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars
1-04-2011, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Jamcruise 9,

 

SOJA is in South America for The "Everything Changes" Tour!! The entire band is so excited to see all their South American friends! For more info on these shows, check out the events below

 

November 19
Recife, Brazil
Clube Português
Edson Gomes & Manospreto

 

December 2
Lima, Peru
EMBARCADERO 41
Bambu Station

 

December 4
Vitória, Brazil
Ilhacústico
Manospreto

 

December 7
Praia de Ipitanga, Brazil
Reggae Power Festival
Groundation, Don Carlos, And More!

 

December 9
Juiz de Fora, Brazil
Cultural Bar
Manospreto

 

December 10
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Fundição Progresso
Groundation & Manospreto

 

December 11
São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil
Estância Alto da Serra
Groundation & Manospreto

 

December 12
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Mix Garden and Manospreto
Manospreto

 

For all of you South American friends of SOJA, in preparation of them coming your way, check out all the latest SOJA gear and merchandise!

 

For everything e SOJA, please visit: www.SojaMusic.com

November 25
1970: DJ Simpleton is born in Kingston, Jamaica.
1975: Singer Pushim is born in Osaka, Japan.

 

 November 26
1864: "Alice's Adventures Underground" (later renamed "Alice in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking Glass") is published.
1997: Sony Corp. announces that Sony and Philips Electronics have developed Super Audio CD.

 

There is a lot of buzz on the underground dancehall scene in Jamaica about newcomer, Propally. Specifically, everyone is comparing his lyrical abilities and work ethics to dancehall heavy weight, Vybz Kartel. 

 

Ever since his days as a student at the Norman Manley High School in Kingston, Samora Gray, better known as Propally, eyed a career as an entertainer. He has worked earnestly from then to achieve that goal.

 

After a self-imposed break from the business, Propally re-emerged in 2007, connected with producer Arthur Wale from Free Willy Records, and released the track entitled “pretty browning”. The song, which was cut on the “madagascar beat”, gained consistent rotation at dances. But it was not until two years later when Propally hooked up with producer Omar Benjamin and Frenz For Real Records that he really started to get the attention he deserves. To date, the partnership has yielded several songs including the undeniable hit single “Rum Inna It” which was released jointly with Money Green Muziq. The same labels also put out “moma bawl” and a few others.

 

“To me, the music is a in-born thing. It jus’ come naturally,” said Propally, who has not only been logging a lot of studio hours he has also been busy hitting the stage at several events. He has performed at high-profile live shows such as West Kingston Jamboree, Champions in Action and Campfire, and at dances by established sound systems such as Stone Love and Swatch International.

 

Propally is constantly being compared to Vybz Kartel so we wanted to share his music so that you can be the judge. Here is a link to download five of his latest tracks absolutely free http://www.mediafire.com/?sb381cov41h25qg

 

 

JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN BY RICHIE B, HOST – “HOT MIX” ON HOT 102FM
NOVEMBER 26 – DECEMBER 2, 2010

 

 

01 1 15 Life – Shawn Storm – Adidjaheim/Notnice (2wks@#1) NM
02` 4 12 Messiah – Mavado – Chimney Records U-2
03 2 15 For Your Eyez Only – Shaggy feat. Alaine – K-Licious Music (pp#2)
D-1
04 5 11 Touch a Button – Vybz Kartel – TJ Records U-1
05 3 18 Jeans & Fitted – Vybz Kartel feat. Russian – Head Concussion Records (1wk@#1) D-2
06 9 9 Stulla – Mavado – CR203 U-3
07 8 11 Girls Night Out – David M – BGM Entertainment U-1
08 11 10 Wifey Walk Out – DJ Liquid – Seanizzle U-3
09 6 14 Irie – Andrew & Wada Blood – Deewaan (pp#6) D-3
10 12 9 Jim Screechie – Spice – Equinoxx Production U-2
11 7 15 Nah Sell Out – Khago – Seanizzle (2wks@#1) D-4
12 13 13 Look At All These Girls - Nando – Heart to Art Music U-1
13 14 7 Dumper Truck – Vybz Kartel – CR203 U-1
14 16 10 Not Scared Enough – Bounti Killer feat Angel Doolas – SANKOFA U-2
15 10 18 Drinking Rum & Red Bull – Fambo feat. Beenie Man – Seanizzle Records (1wk@#1) D-5
16 17 7 Nuh Love Inna Dem – I-Octane – Cashflow U-1
17 19 6 Nah Let Go – Gyptian – VP Records U-2
18 21 5 Swaggerific – Mr. G – Seanizzle U-3
19 22 4 Puff It – I-Octane – Cashflow U-3
20 15 21 My Heart – Wayne Marshall feat. Mavado – Yard Vybz/Off Limits (2wks@#1) D-5
21 23 3 Hot Grabba – Vybz Kartel feat. Popcaan – Adidjaheim/Notnice U-2
22 24 3 Party Like it’s Your Birthday – Richie Loop, Busy Signal & D’Major – Scikron Entertainment U-2
23 - New Stronger – Cham/Mykal Rose/Bounty Killer – Mad House
24 - New Cake Soap – Vybz Kartel – Adidjaheim/Notnice
25 - New True Blessings - Toya – Downsound Records

 

 

01 1 19 My Life – I-Octane – DJ Frass (2wks@#1) NM
02 2 25 Down in Jamaica – Kabbalist – Bamboo Music NM
03 3 22 John Prophecy (aka Di Yutes) – Strugglas – Roaring Tone Productions
NM
04 4 24 Torn – Tony Anthony – Phylani Music (2wks@#1) NM
05 6 14 Good Man in ur Life (Real Man) – Chuck Fender – Penthouse U-1
06 7 17 Just as I Am – Misteree – Capsicum Records U-1
07 8 15 Tears – Kurt Warmington – Infidelity Records U-1
08 9 12 Comfort Zone – Busy Signal – Penthouse Records U-1
09 5 23 We Shall Find A Way – Hezron – Hard Shield Records/Tads Int’l Records (2wks@#1) D-4
10 11 12 Who Give Di Order – Cerassie Tea – 2000 Plus Production U-1
11 13 8 Dark Skin Girl – Romain Virgo – Penthouse U-2
12 10 18 Wild Fire (Protect The People) – Tarrus Riley – Don Corleon (pp#6) D-2
13 14 11 Love How You Touch Me – Elvis D – Listen Up Records U-1
14 16 9 Justice – Ras Bogle – Global Life/Corner Street Records U-2
15 15 10 A Nuh Suh Mi Want Live – Nesbeth – Jan Bigs Production NM
16 12 16 Fight Without a Reason – KI – NTS Records (pp#11) D-4
17 18 6 Rescue Me – Duane Stephenson feat. Gramps Morgan – VP Records U-1
18 20 7 Dread – Protoje – Don Corleon Records U-2
19 21 5 Hard Way – Ikaya – OutAroad Records U-2
20 17 17 Still Got the Blues – Oneil Peart – Red Nile Music (pp#8) D-3
21 23 4 Two Places – Hezron feat. Shaggy – Tads International Records U-2
22 19 26 Wanna Give You Love – Warrior King – Rootz Warrior Production (1wk@#1) D-3
23 22 19 Life Caan Done – Princess Thundah – 619 Entertainment Group (pp#8) D-1
24 - New Come Back Home – Tom Laing – Top Tier
25 24 10 Summer Love – Denyque – Cashflow (pp#17) D-1

 

 

01 1 8 Before the Dawn – Buju Banton – Gargamel Music (2wks@#1) NM
02 3 12 Never Lost my Way – Ginjah – No Doubt/Flava Records U-1
03 5 6 My Way – Lady Saw – Diva Records U-2
04 2 17 Million Chance – Tony Anthony – Phylani Music (1wk@#1) D-2
05 4 12 Herbalist – Chezidek – Tads Int’l Records D-1
06 7 5 Flip & Twist – Toots & the Maytals – D & F Music U-1
07 6 18 Reggae Gold – Various Artistes – VP Records (2wks@#1) D-1
08 9 3 20Ten – Bryan Art – Junction File Music U-1
09 8 15 Hold You – Gyptian – VP Records (4wks@#1) D-1
10 - New Reggae Jammin (Plus) Vol. 2 – Various Artistes –Tads International Records

 

 

 

Thursday-Saturday, December 2nd-4th 2010

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Seattle Washington

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