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Kwanzaa: Honoring the Values of Ancient African Cultures |
by Holly Hartman
The year 2011 will see the 46th annual Kwanzaa, the African American holiday celebrated from December 26 to January 1. It is estimated that some 18 million African Americans take part in Kwanzaa.
Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday, nor is it meant to replace Christmas. It was created by Dr. Maulana "Ron" Karenga, a professor of Black Studies, in 1966. At this time of great social change for African Americans, Karenga sought to design a celebration that would honor the values of ancient African cultures and inspire African Americans who were working for progress.
Kwanzaa is based on the year-end harvest festivals that have taken place throughout Africa for thousands of years. The name comes from the Swahili phrase "matunda ya kwanza," which means "first fruits of the harvest." Karenga chose a phrase from Swahili because the language is used by various peoples throughout Africa.
The Seven Principles (Nguzo Saba)
Each of the seven days of Kwanzaa honors a different principle. These principles are believed to have been key to building strong, productive families and communities in Africa. During Kwanzaa, celebrants greet each other with "Habari gani," or "What's the news?" The principles of Kwanzaa form the answers.
The Principles of Kwanzaa
umoja (oo-MOH-ja)
Meaning: unity
Action: building a community that holds together
kujichagulia (koo-jee-cha-goo-LEE-yah)
Meaning: self-determination
Action: speaking for yourself and making choices that benefit the community
ujima (oo-JEE-mah)
Meaning: collective work and responsibility
Action: helping others within the community
ujamaa (oo-JAH-ma)
Meaning: cooperative economics
Action: supporting businesses that care about the community
nia (nee-AH)
Meaning: a sense of purpose
Action: setting goals that benefit the community
kuumba (koo-OOM-bah)
Meaning: creativity
Action: making the community better and more beautiful
imani (ee-MAH-nee)
Meaning: faith
Action: believing that a better world can be created for communities now and in the future
Read more: http://www.infoplease.com/spot/kwanzaa1.html#ixzz1h5gFV0Tx
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RENO, NV: REBELUTION W/ PEP LOVE-SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 |
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JMAX Productions Presents: REBELUTION w/ Pep Love
Saturday, December 31st, 2011@ Grand Sierra Resort Reno , NV
Doors 8:00 pm Show 9:00 pm
Tickets available at: <http://www.ticketweb.com/ Grand Sierra Box Office (with no fees)
by phone at 775-789-2285 -Ticketmaster.com Outlets & online at www.jmaxproductions.net
Tickets: $45.00 Advance - General Admission / All Ages
Originally formed in 2004, members Eric Rachmany (vocals/guitar), Matt Velasquez (vocals/guitar), Rory Carey (keyboard), Wesley Finley (drums), an Marley D. Williams (bass) met in college while residing in Isla Vista, a beach side community in Santa Barbara.
Throughout 2004-2005, Rebelution began to build momentum through consistently playing local shows and by independently releasing an EP.
Rebelution released their first full-length album 'Courage to Grow' in June 2007, which would become the breakthrough album for the band. The album was praised for its crafty melodies, socially-conscious lyrics, and savvy musicianship. The album was selected as iTunes Editor's Choice for Best Reggae Album of 2007. In addition, 'Courage to Grow' peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard magazine Top Reggae Albums chart.
Two years after their last album, Rebelution released their sophomore full-length album 'Bright Side of Life.' On August 4, 2009 'Bright Side of Life' was officially released and dominated the iTunes charts, solidifying 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 reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Reggae Albums chart.
The release of 'Bright Side of Life' marks the first release under Rebelution's newly founded record label "87 Music", in association with Controlled Substance Sound Labs, the California-based music collective.
On January 10, 2012, Rebelution will release their 3rd studio album, Peace Of Mind, through their own label 87 Music. The label, in partnership with Controlled Substance Sound Labs, will simultaneously release two additional versions of the entire record as a multi-length triple album. Peace of Mind: Acoustic will feature all twelve original album tracks stripped down acoustic as well as Peace of Mind: Dub remixed by Easy Star's Michael Goldwasser (Dub Side of The Moon, Radiodread, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Dub Band). The albums will be available via digital download, CD and will be available for preorder. Beginning today, fans can get a free download of all three versions of Peace of Mind's first single, the upbeat 'Sky is the Limit'.
Produced By JMAX Productions www.jmaxproductions.net
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News and Greetings from Pato Banton |
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 "Today, I would like to say a prayer for all my brothers and sisters on this planet, whether they be black or white, male or female, free or bond, filthy rich or clean and poor, joyfully liberated or in abject spiritual bandage, religious or atheist, chosen people or doomed to hell, Fundamental Urantian or Teaching Mission, straight or gay, super-thinking or stinking thinking, the outspoken minority or the Silent Majority. I pray that we find a way to COEXIST and treat each other with the love and respect we all want for ourselves! Amen!" Pato Banton
Pato Banton presents the last in a series of compilation albums released on his new label Gwarn International Records.
"New Day Dawning" features new and previously unreleased recordings during the Reggae Revolution Era, as well as some earlier releases from Pato's favorite catalogue of songs that are relevant to today's times.
Guest artists featured on this album are: STING, Fuzzy Logic, Amlak Tafari, Martin Phillips, Yaz Alexander, Big Every Time, Ray Beshara (RIP), The Reggae Revolution and SelwynBrown of Steel Pulse.
Don't miss the opportunity to own this awesome album that is both edifying and inspiring to those who enjoy Positive Reggae Music!
Only available at www.patobanton.com and available on iTunes in March 2012
 After 20 years of touring the world and and providing sweet musical tones for most of the leading artists in the genre of reggae music, legendary keyboard player Antoinette “Roots Dawtah” Hall, presents her debut album "Thoughts Of Paradise."
This amazing album contains 14 beautiful New Age instrumental songs that will inspire your mind and sooth your soul.
Now available at www.patobanton.com
iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/thoughts-of-paradise/id450669612 &
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Thoughts-Of-Paradise/dp/B005D1U20O
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SGT. REMO RELEASES DEBUT HIT SINGLE “HOW LONG” DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS ONE! |
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 Jah Yutes Entertainment is proud to announce the release of Sgt. Remo’s debut single “How Long” as featured in the “Reggae SoulJahs Worldwide Vol. 1” compilation and the “Brighter Smile Riddim EP”. This is Sgt. Remo’s first official solo release and it has been very well received by listeners. The song is a thought provoking call to action with lyrics such as “how long must we living inna this situation, things them are wrong… tell me what more, tell me what we haffi do to get out of this hole” Sgt. Remo is a native of Juarez, Mexico and today resides in Jacksonville, Florida. He has recorded Reggae Dancehall music for a number of years and this summer was part of the Reggae SoulJahs Camouflage Tour.
The Camouflage Tour featured General Smiley of Michigan & Smiley hall of fame, Sgt. Remo, Mister Kali, and DJ Yahru El Guru and performed in 12 cities throughout the mid-west and east coast. This was a promotional tour for the release of the “Reggae SoulJahs Worldwide Vol. 1” compilation album. The compilation features three songs from each artist including Dubstep remixes by DJ Yahru El Guru. The album includes production by Ruff Company Records, Dread I Arts, Ceremony Studios, and Full Grown Productions. The album is available at itunes, Amazon MP3, and CD Baby. Physical copies are available at CD Baby.
Sgt. Remo’s website www.sgtremo.com is now published and in full operation. The website is the home of Sgt. Remo Music and Jah Yutes Entertainment. It features detailed information about Sgt. Remo including a detailed biography, music and merchandise store, contacts, media, and Remo’s personal blog.
 www.sgtremo.com
www.facebook.com/people/Sgt-Remo/1620048883
www.twitter.com/sergeantremo
www.reverbnation.com/sgtremo
Hyperlink:
“Brighter Smile Riddim EP”
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Tony D Available For Booking |
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 Jamaica’s ‘Lover’s Rock Reggae Singer’, TonyD, is taking the world by storm. Dennis Anthony Lawrence aka TonyD is not new to the Reggae scene, he has been around a long time doing his thing.
TonyD is a very versatile DJ, Sing-Jay, and Singer/Songwriter. His songs like “PRECIOUS, PRECIOUS”, “GOOD OLE GIRL”, “SURVIVOR”, “COVER ME”, “CHILDREN HOLD ON”, and ”ONE LOOK AT YOU”, are on rotation in the Caribbean, African & European Reggae markets. He is a household name in France, Germany, Netherlands, as well as England.
 TonyD is one of the few Reggae singers who can listen to a riddim and write a song for that riddim instantly. He is currently working with producers out of Europe like IRIE ITES, DUB AKOM, FILOMUZIK, and many more. His new single “SHE TREATS ME LIKE A KING” has been making waves on radio stations in Jamaica as well as across the Caribbean, European and African markets. His song “SURVIVOR” was voted the #1 on the music website www.whotune . His CD is also available on Amazon.com, CD Baby and iTunes.
 TonyD is a MUST HAVE on your Stage Shows and Reggae Festivals. He currently performs in and around the Tri-State area (New York, Connecticut, New Jersey), Maine, Florida, as well as in Jamaica.
If you are interested in contacting him to learn more and enjoy his songs and videos, please visit his website at http://clutcheyemuzik.com. , To contact him directly, email him at tonyd@clutcheyemuzik.com or td_muzik@yahoo.com.
You can also find him on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TonyDclutheye
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Tanice Morrison's Debut Album “No Limitations” Released |
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Radio host & Community Partners Help to Raise Money for Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas –“A Merry Reggae Christmas CD Drive”/Win Airline Tickets to Jamaica! |
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 (Las Vegas, NV – Dec 20, 2011) - Local radio 91.5 KUNV host and personality, Steve Edwards, is partnering with Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas to raise money to build homes for working families in Clark County.
Steve the former host of a ReggaeTing radio show is now inviting music fans to buy the New Day CD on line at www.reggaeting.com and be automatically entered to a win round trip airline tickets to Jamaica! “The aim is to go totally viral, if you dig Bob Marley you will love this CD” says Edwards, the executive producer of the compilation.
Steve has also enlisted community partners AT&T, Canes Chicken, The Jamaica Tourist Board and the University of Las Vegas Rebel Yell on line newspaper, http://unlvrebelyell.com/ to help with the drive by utilizing their social media outlets to spread the word for this great cause.
The CD features the best of Vegas reggae artists plus the emerging new talent out of Jamaica. Net proceeds from sales will go to Habitat Las Vegas with the goal set at selling 2000 CDs or more this holiday season. The promotion runs until Jan 31st 2012.
“This is a wonderful effort by local musicians to support working families in our community,” said Guy Amato, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas. “Steve has been persistent in his efforts to get this project launched”Money raised from CD sales will be used for the construction of homes in Clark County in 2012.
 The CD features the best of today’s reggae with local artists from Las Vegas including, Bob David, Kronik, Michael Black, Mikey Gits, One Pin Short plus emerging artists from Jamaica; Luciano, Warrior King, Natural Black, Etana, Richie Spice, Duane Stephenson, Tarrus Riley and Dennis Mckay (Mackie Conscious).
For more details and samples of the songs log on to www.reggaeting.com
About Habitat for Humanity Las VegasEstablished in Clark County, Nevada in 1991, Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas has completed 62 homes. Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas is a not-for-profit organization that builds decent, affordable housing with the help of volunteer labor and donated time and materials and funds. Each home is sold at no profit and with a no-interest mortgage to local working families who otherwise might be forced to live in substandard housing. These families contribute "sweat equity" by helping in the construction of their own homes. www.habitatlasvegas.org
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Karamanti Refills Fans For Christmas |
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 On December 1st, recording artist Karamanti released The Refill, a 22 track mix CD fused with dancehall, hip-hop and reggae. Karamanti had a productive 2011, literally spending hours in various recording studios working on new materials. The Refill is a compilation of all the songs released prior to November 27th this year. It has productions from Ricardo "Red Boom" Reid, Shamarie "Digital Sham" Bogle, Robert "Engingear" Rodney, Horace "Higher Purse" Reece and several other producers. The project features collaborations with hip-hop artists, Drake (on the “on one remix”) and YC (on the “racks remix”), and reggae artists Fermented, Smokie Benz, Ceekaih and Red Boom. The Refill was mixed, mastered and produced by Bellingham based disc jockey, Triple Crown who has been a long time fan and supporter of Karamanti. The two first collaborated in early 2010 on the bulletproof track, which was produced by Triple Crown and features Karamanti. Later that same year they jointly released the "transition" mix CD that resulted in a tour covering Vancouver, Seattle and Bellingham. So far The Refill has gotten favorable reviews from both critiques and fans alike. Below are links to listen to snippets of the mix and download the entire CD. Preview The Refill: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxDU_Hf1iUEDownload The Refill: http://www.mediafire.com/?xm36grd2npxv2ky
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Exclusive Download Gyptian and Cush Hunta-Love Confessions Prod. by Cornerstone Productions |
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 Artistes Name: Gyptian and Cush Hunta
Song Title: Love Confessions
Producer: Cornerstone Productions
DOWNLOAD LINK
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Official Video Link
http://youtu.be/x15TYlrdP4Y
Download Other Tracks From Cush Hunta Here
Download Link
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Calvin A. Hunter
Financial Controller
Supreme Promotions Ltd.
Jamaica, West Indies
Tel: (876) 810-1102 or email calidad99@yahoo.com
The versatile Cush Hunta has teamed up with International chart- topping act Gyptian to record what is undoubtedly another hit song entitled 'Love Confessions'. The feedback from the song, which was recently released, has prompted the artiste’s management teams to release a video to capitalize on the growing popularity of the song and to tell the story behind the captivating lyrics. The video, directed by Keith Watkis with support from Kevin Golding and Karret Barclay, was shot on location at the Constant Spring Golf Club and a number of other venues in Kingston and St. Andrew, Jamaica. Gyptian is caught in a lovers triangle with Synde Atkinson whose heart Cush Hunta is aiming to steal. The video, which will be ready for release in early April, promises to touch the hearts of many with the intriguing storyline. Behind the scenes footage of the video can be viewed on youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YavxxHv1HLY and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnOlNjfiOOI&feature=related
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'Back to Africa' Reggae Roots Festival is planned to be held in Batukunku, The Gambia, from the 20-25th January 2012. |
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Over 100 people have so far made bookings to arrive in The Gambia from the UK, Europe, Jamaica etc on the 19th January 2012, and some of whom are coming for one week and others for two weeks vacation and festival. The tickets for the festival are also being sold in the Gambia.
The organizers are promising an action packed week of culture, entertainment, networking and education, in the form of tours, live acts and concerts featuring a wealth of artists from Jamaica, The Caribbean, Europe, USA, South America, Africa as well as locally sourced talents.
There will be a variety of Dance Showcases (Salsa, Raggae, Calypso, African traditional and contemporary dancing), Fashion Shows (exhibiting Africa fashion attire; male, female and unisex), a Natural Beauty Contest (Extolling the virtues of natural untarnished African beauty), plus various workshops and seminars. Talks will include alternative ways of staying in the Gambia; geared to those wanting other options to hotel accommodation such as renting a villa, apartment, boathouse or campsite accommodation or the opportunity for property investment be it a holiday retreat, retirement home, or investment property. There will also be a speaker on land acquisition, purchase, legal advice, planning and architectural designs to guide you through the process from start to finish.
The organisers would like people to have truly positive experiences from this visit so that they can go on to make this festival an annual event.
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Apache Indian releases Home Run |
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Apache Indian releases Home Run
‘Boom Shack-A-Lak’ hit maker and talented Indian Reggae artist Apache Indian is back with his latest album Home Run.
Released today (December 5, 2011) in India, the album has four new songs along with some classic Apache Indian numbers. The artist is currently working on a promotional video.
In an exclusive interview with PlanetRadiocity, Apache spoke about the new album, his connect with India and Bollywood plans.
When quizzed about Home Run, Apache offered, “The album has four new songs and some old ones too. Not the obvious ones like ‘Boom shack-a-lak’ and ‘Arranged Marriage’, but some songs that we’ve selected after a study of the Indian market—including a song composed in collaboration with AR Rahman for a movie. Asha Bhosleji and Malkit Singh are on the album. It’s got a lot of flavors.”
“It’s called Home Run because I’m running home to India, and I want to spend more time in here. It’s important for my generation to connect closely with India, otherwise the next generations are going to be further away,” he said.
Apache doesn’t plan to switch to the ‘break mode’ anytime soon. With another album coming out in March (2012), Apache has a lot to look forward to. “We’re even talking to some people about a Bollywood movie on the lines of Apache Indian: Live story. So lot of different things going on,” Apache added. 12-29
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Rusty Zinn :: Manifestation | |
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 Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSD1pRzHP-s&feature=player_embedded
Song: My God
In the spring of 2009 Rusty Zinn realized a long held dream, and spent two weeks in Kingston, Jamaica, the birthplace of reggae, to soak up the vibes and work on a new CD. The project was organized by Rusty with the help of his friend and mentor, Mikey Chung (Now Generation, Peter Tosh, Black Uhuru, Sly & Robbie) who played guitar on six tracks on “Manifestation”. Rusty and Mikey were joined on the six song session in Kingston’s Mixing Lab studio by none other than the great Sly Dunbar on Drums, Boris Gardiner on Bass, Robbie Lyn on Keyboards and the legendary Scully Simms on kette drum and percussion. With such true reggae royalty lined up behind him, Rusty has created a very soulful piece of Reggae art which Roger Steffens has already hailed as “a lustrous album of all faiths-embracing hymns for the new century”.
Rusty’s new release, “Manifestation” opens with “Give Something You’ve Got” recalling the golden age of early Reggae with a tip of the hat to the great Jimmy Cliff whose live performances had a huge impact on Rusty’s decision to make a commitment to sing and play Reggae music. “For Creation” follows with a classic roots reggae sound featuring some wicked kette drum work by Scully Simms. There are many other stirring roots reggae originals on the set with conscious and spiritual messages such as “Mankind” where Rusty asks “why do they call us mankind” rooted firmly in the Rasta wordplay approach, as well as the title track “Manifestation” which was inspired by Rusty’s belief in manifesting one’s vision which ultimately led him to Jamaica. On “My God” Rusty gives insight into his opinion that if all the nations of the world could unite under one Creator, things would be much better on earth as we know it. The final track is a Dub companion to “My God” which will excite fans of classic reggae dub sounds. Rusty’s roots reggae are uncompromising and unapologetic but also have something to offer in the way of inspiration to all walks of life, to all color, class, and creed.
RustyReggae.com
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XMAS N NEW YEAR JINGLE BY DELLY RANX |
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Mighty Diamonds Kwanza 2k11 Tour w/ The Yellow Wall Dub Squad
Sun Dec 18: The Shrine 2109 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL
PATO BANTON TOUR
06-Jan-2012 Solana Beach, CA Belly Up Tavern
JUNIOR TOOTS
12/31/11 - San Francisco, CA ~ Yoshi's SF (Kwanzaa Celebration) - 2pm
01/14/12 - Oakland, CA ~ Vitas - 8pm
02/12/12 - Hilo, Hawaii ~ Mo'oheau Park (Bob Fest AG Fair)
For more info, please visit www.JuniorToots.com
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Jamaica issues a commemorative stamp honoring the late Bob Marley. |
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"Life is a banquet. And the tragedy is that most people are starving to death."
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By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FMDec 30, 2011 – Jan 5, 2012TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL01 1 9 Got To Luv U – Sean Paul feat. Alexis Jordan – Atlantic Records (2wks@#1) NM02 2 10 Only Man She Want – Popcaan – Sounique Records (1wk@#1) NM03 5 11 Ama Need Security – Supa Hype, Munga & Chi Ching Ching – Chimney Records U-204 3 15 Settle Down – Mavado – JA Production (3wks@#1) D-105 4 14 Bad Pickney – Aidonia – D Genius (pp#4) D-106 8 8 Convertible – Assassin aka Agent Sasco – Good Good U-207 11 6 Set Up Shop – Damian “Jnr Gong Marley” – Ghetto Youth International U-408 7 13 Do Road – Mavado – Chrome Productions (pp#3) D-109 10 7 Caribbean Girls – Aidonia – JA Production U-110 6 12 Tun up Di Ting – Khago – JA Production (1wk@#1) D-411 9 19 Final Destination – Mavado – Chimney Records (1wk@#1) D-212 13 7 If I Was Your Girl – Ms. Triniti – Trinigirl/Unseen Lab Records U-113 15 6 Survivor – Bounty killer & Elephant Man – Di Genius Records U-214 17 4 Wine – Cham – Cash Flow U-315 16 5 Can”t Tickle Me – Busy Signal – First Name Music U-116 14 21 Street Hustle (phone card, banana chips, cash fi gold) – Specialist – Downsound Records (2wks@#1) D-217 12 22 Dancehall Duppy – Tony Matterhorn – Inna Mi House Music (pp#3) D-518 21 3 Clean – Popcaan – TJ Records U-319 18 13 JPS – Assassin aka Agent Sasco – Board House Records (pp#8) D-120 24 2 Shut Up – Bounty Killer – Starkutt Records (pp#24) U-421 23 3 School Fee - Darrio – Subkonshus Music U-222 25 2 Party Shot – Popcaan – TJ Records U-323 20 24 Wedding Crashers – Sean Paul & Future Fambo – Washroom Ent. (1wk@#1) D-324 - New Dash Out – Tifa – JA Production25 - New Drop It (Like U Doin It) – Cham – Copper Shot MusicTOP 25 REGGAE SINGLESTW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL01 1 12 Cheaters Prayer – Chris Martin – CR203 Records (3wks@#1) NM02 4 14 Corner Stone – Jermaine Michael – Stashment Records U-203 3 13 Live Your Life – Richie Stephens and Gentleman – Pot of Gold NM04 2 16 The Gambler – Busy Signal – VP/Warner Nashville (1wk@#1) D-205 5 21 Get Better – Nando – Heart to Art (2wks@#1) NM06 8 12 Broken Vessel – George Nooks – Total Records U-207 7 15 Don’t You Burn – Lady Ann – J Small Productions NM08 10 9 Will I Wait – Iba Mahr – BR Production U-209 6 20 Yaad Home – Cerassie Tea – 2000 Plus (pp#5) D-310 11 11 Overload – I-Tahweh – Tap Nat Muzik U-111 12 9 Baby Come To Me – Lenya Wilks – ZX5 Records U-112 13 8 Collide – Singing Melody – Shem Music U-113 14 11 Take U There – Hefla Nyah – 619 Entertainment U-114 9 24 Leaving Come the Morning – Bonafide feat. Vybz Kartel – AMIBUG Group (3wks@#1) D-515 16 7 Tonight Is The Night – Sophia Brown – Music Mecka Records U-116 17 7 Ah Nuh Me – Ryan Oneil – Raw Moon Productions U-117 18 6 Fill My Cup – Don Dexx – Di Next Generation Production U-118 19 5 Silver Words – Robert Minott feat. Kirk Kbz – World Beat Music Group U-119 21 4 Late – Assassin aka Agent Sasco – Di Genius U-220 15 13 Take Me as I Am – Khago – GT Productions (pp#9) D-521 22 4 If You – Cecile – CR203 Records U-122 20 20 A Love Like Yours and Mine – Cocoa Tea – Roaring Lion (pp#4) D-223 25 2 She’s All Woman – Hezron – Whatage Music U-224 23 18 Sugarcane – Shaggy – Ranch Entertainment (pp#3) D-125 24 18 Said I Loved You But I Lied – Shuga – Penthouse Records (pp#14) D-1 TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHARTTW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL01 1 13 Overload – I-Taweh – Tap Nat Muzik (2wks@#1) NM02 3 12 Tell Me How Mi Sound – Warrior King – Tads Record U-103 5 8 Life Teachings – I-Wayne – VP Records U-204 2 16 2 Times Revolution – Alborosie – Greensleeves (1wk@#1) D-205 6 5 Break Loose – Prophecy – Jah Alone Inc. U-106 4 15 Reggae’s Gone Country – Various Artistes – VP/Warner Music Nashville (3wks@#1) D-207 8 3 The Hit List – Various Artistes – Greensleeves U-108 9 3 Strictly The Best #45 – Various Artistes – VP Records U-109 7 9 We Remember Gregory – Various Artistes – VP Records D-210 - New Strictly The Best #44 – Various Artistes – VP Records_____________________NOTES_____________________________________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 PlayALL 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. | | |
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July 12th-15th
Grass Valley, California |
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Saturday-Sunday,
July 14th-15th
Saint Malo, Bretagne |
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Saturday-Sunday,
July 14th-15th
Duluth, Minnesota |
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Thursday-Sunday,
July 19th-22nd
Stinjan, Pula |
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Friday-Saturday,
July 20th-28th
Montego Bay |
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Friday-Sunday,
August 3rd-5th
Bersenbruck |
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Worlds End Music Festival |
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Sunday-Sunday,
August 5th-12th
Vorderberg, Carinthia |
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Sunday-Monday,
August 5th-6th
Zandstraat, Geel |
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