Reggae News and Music From Around the World

Friday, August 7, 2009

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Volume 7 Issue 32

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

MIDWEST REGGAE FEST IS FINALLY HERE!

Find out what all the buzz is all about! One of the best reggae festivals in the entire USA! The 18th annual Mid West Reggae Fest not only has a FANTASTIC line up, but the festival site is one of the best experiences you will encounter all summer. Nelson Ledges (45 miles from Cleveland) Quarry Park offers great camping in a shaded forest and the best swimming anywhere! This festival is also BYOB (absolutely no glass). No charge for parking, camping or swimming. The Mid West Reggae Fest has an absolutely incredible line up, great vendors and top shelf entertainment all three days! Check out the festival information at www.MidWestReggaeFest.com. The Mid West Reggae Fest is a world class reggae experience!
NW REGGAE FEST AUGUST 7-9 IN MARCOLA, OREGON

http://www.nwworldreggae.com/ NWWRF Northwest World Reggae Festival 2009 August 7,8,9 2009 Outside of Eugene Oregonin Marcol Festival Hotline # 503-922-0551 Headlining Friday night is Queen Omega from Trinidad. She will be backed by the all female group Zili Misik, voted best world band in Boston. Zili Misik will also perform their own set of high energy world music. Additionally, Friday nights lineup includes LoCura with mixed grooves and melodies from Flamenco, Reggae, Cuban Son, & American folk into high energy music with the poetry of Spainish revolutionary, Federico Garcia Lorca. Closing the night will be J Ross- Parrelli with DJ JuneBugg doing a late night set of reggae-soul-funk sure to have us dancing into the night. Opening act is Eugene's own I-Chelle and the Circle of Light. Join the gathering beforehand with a sacred singing bowl ceremony! Gates open at 10 AM Friday. Show starts at 4 PM. Only one Jamaican singer can lay claim to lifting that music up from its underground status and placing square in the greater arena of rock & roll; That's Mykal Rose, formerly known as Michael Rose, a veteran artist who is dominating this year in reggae with his "Shoot Out" megahit. Co-Headlining Saturday Junior Reid remains a roots artist of great power while maintaining an already burgeoning international reputation. For More Information and a complete lineup check out: www.nwworldreggae.com
CHARLEMONT REGGAE FEST AUGUST 8TH

Greetings Reggae lovers - This year’s Reggae Fest will be held on Saturday, August 8 at the Charlemont fairgrounds in the town of Charlemont Ma. This year Abdul Baki and the new roots will be returning. First time groups on the bill will be The High Hopes band, Natchulos and 1 Band International. Return performances by Sir Walford Sibbles, Preecha, Impress V, Ras Moon and Monsoon, The Loose Caboose, The Alchemystics, Noddaclu, Black Rebels and the Berklee Bob Marley ensemble will round out the show. Ras Bush-I MC. DJ Maurice Lindsay and the Caribbean Connection from WTCC radio Springfield Ma. Will be broadcasting in Simulcast on Internet radio from the Reggae fest. Arts and Crafts, cultural foods on sale. Children under 12 admitted free. No dogs allowed Advance tickets $17.00. At the gate $20.00. For more info and directions go to www.charlemontreggaefest.com. To speak with a human call 413-367-9309. Give thanks!
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FREE PRESS SUMMER FEST AUGUST 8TH HOUSTON, TEXAS

FREE PRESS SUMMER FEST Sat. & Sun., Aug. 8 & 9, 2009. Music from Noon - 10 P.M. each day Eleanor Tinsley Park (formerly known as Buffalo Bayou Park, 500 Allen Parkway Houston, TX 77002) $10 advanced purchase, $12 at the gate; Various premium tickets and 2-day passes are also available. Tickets can be purchased at the Festival's web site: www.freepresssummerfest.com, http://www.pegstar.net or at any TicketMaster outlet. For more information:http://www.freepresssummerfest.com Vendors call 866-875-8960 - toll free voice/FAX or visit www.ewmediagroup.com Beneficiary: producer: Project Row House - a Houston-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization; Free Press Houston in association with EW Media
iTUNES HAS REGGAE YOU CAN'T GET ANYWHERE ELSE!

As of August 4, iTunes is now offering some older, out-of-print Reggae albums, compilations and tracks that were previously unavailable in any form for the last 30 years. The new selection also includes Bob Marley & The Wailers album "I Know A Place." Other music added includes six "Digital 45s" from the Congoes, Zap Pow and others, and 10 out-of-print albums. Previously unavailable digitally, music from the Heptones, Wailing Souls, George Faith, Sugar Minott, Augustus Pablo and Justin Hinds & The Dominoes can also be found in the new additions. The "I Know A Place" EP offers five tracks from Bob Marley & The Wailers that were recorded with producer Lee "Scratch" Perry. Fans can download "Who Colt The Game" that was previously only released on the bonus disc that accompanied the U.K. edition of One Love and has been out of print since. "Punk Reggae Party (Jamaican 12" version) can also be found in its full "discomix." From August 4 until August 17, iTunes will be running The Island 50th Anniversary Reggae promotion which will feature special offers for fans. iTunes.com
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
'DEYANSA AND RIDDIM ZONE' NOMINATED FOR REGGAE AWARD!

Silver Kamel Audio recording artists ‘Deyansa and Riddim Zone’ has been nominated for an award in the reggae category out of over 500,000 songs! Congratulations to ‘Deyansa and Riddim Zone’ who have been nominated for an award in the reggae category/genre of the ‘Just Plain Folks’ music award show that will be held at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, TN on the 29th of August 2009. Deyansa’s CD ‘Holding On To Life’ was produced and released by Silver Kamel at the end of 2005 and was 18 months in the making. Deyansa wrote the lyrics for the songs and then hooked up with fellow Jamaicans, Keith Senior and Jonathan T. Ford who created the backing tracks. The band has toured with such reggae dignitaries as Culture, Meditations, Augustus Pablo, Cutty Ranks, and even Gregory Isaacs! Giving their able support on tours that took them throughout the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. Keith Senior and Jonathan Ford have been session musicians for Coxsone Dodd, Lee “The Upsetter” Perry, and Ms. Pottinger performing on many hit songs. They also worked on such great projects as “The Black Ark Dub” and “The Upsetters” albums. Keith is a multi-talented musician who is very comfortable in the studio no matter what instrument you place in front of him, keyboards, bass and rhythm guitar, or drums. Jonathan is an accomplished bass player and was one of the original members of the Rhythm 1000 band. Rounding off the core of Riddim Zone is Ian Joseph, a drummer with a passion who hails from the tropical islands of Trinidad & Tobago. He joined the band two years ago after touring in Asia. Listen to the tracks here: http://www.myreggaespace.com/Deyansa ‘Just Plain Folks’ (JPF) started the award process and had an amazing response, receiving over 500,000 songs from bands and musicians from all over the world! And it wasn’t till June of this year (2009), that we received the good news of their nomination. If you would like to attend the award show or find out who else was nominated and to see if you qualify to vote go here: http://www.jpfolks.com So it is with great pride and pleasure that we offer our sincere congratulations to Deyansa on his achievement of being in the Top Ten nominated in the reggae category/genre for his track ‘Holding On To Life. If you would like further information please contact: Silver Kamel Silver Kamel Audio 203-358-0400 http://www.myreggaespace.com/Silver_Kamel_Audio
ATTN: WRITERS, DJs, TV HOSTS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS; R.S.V.P FOR THE MONTEREY BAY REGGAE FEST PRESS MIXERS!

A&P Productions Cordially Invites You To Press Mixers for the 14th Annual Monterey Bay Reggaefest. First Mixer: When: Sunday August 9th, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Where: Planet Gemini - 2110 N. Fremont St., Monterey, CA 93940 Restaurant will be open with a full menu. (831) 373-1449 Second Mixer: When: Sunday August 16th, 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Sweet Fingers - 464 E. 14th St., San Leandro, CA 94577 Restaurant will be open with a full menu. (510) 553-9892 In light of your coverage of the 14th Annual Monterey Bay Reggaefest, (featuring KyMani Marley, the Original Big Mountain, Israel Vibration, Don Carlos, Itals, Ras Michael, Richie Spice and many more) we invite you to our annual press mixer, featuring complimentary appetizers, and live music. No host bar. For more information on this dynamic reggae international music festival, check out: www.mbayreggaefest.net, Email: asmithmbrf@aol.com Hotline (831) 394-6534 To RSVP for Press Mixers, email Shelah Moody smoodytone@aol.com
INNER CIRCLE THE INTL. BAD BOYS SET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM AUGUST 25TH 2009

photo from Live Miami Magazine This year reggae music is booming and coming back with a bang. One of the world's most respected reggae groups, Inner Circle, is about to release a big hit album. They are well known for the Cops theme song "Bad Boys”,"Sweat", and won two Grammy awards. After working for over 20 years in the reggae scene, they are now taking things to the next level. Inner Circle's soothing melody and grass root beats bring a soulful touch to the poetry they sing about in their new album, 'State of da World'. Their lyrical truths about life are straightforward and insightful. Artists like Damien Marley, Luciano, Morgan Heritage, Jr. Reid, Slightly Stupid are all featured on the album. Their new hit single is called "Never Give Up"featuring reggae star Jah Driver. State of da World has been worked on with Abebe Lewis Marketing & Branding Group and will release on August 25, 2009 by Shanachie/ Koch Records. In more music news, the Caribbean is streaming big soca tunes all over the world. Kevin Lyttle, known as the‘King of Soca’; one of the only soca artists to crossover internationally, is coming back hard for 2009. He is releasing pop hits that have a Caribbean feel. Kevin has a new song called "Love Come on Out" releasing in August. His upcoming album features artists like Flo Rida, Shaggy and Gravy. He also has a new upbeat hit single called "Jam Dem," featuring Allison Hinds that was produced by Lil John. Staying in tune with the strictly soca lovers, he also has an upcoming soca album releasing in the near future. Check out their Myspace pages: www.myspace.com/BadBoysOfReggae and www.myspace.com/KevinLyttle For further information on marketing, bookings, interviews, appearances, or drops contact: bbcirclehouse@gmail.com or call 305-769-9550.
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
CELEBRATE THE HISTORY OF JAMAICAN MUSIC AT IRIE JAMBOREE

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WORLD BEAT MIAMI SEPT. 6TH


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.

TONY CHIN : : Universal Love

Foundation Jamaican Rhythm Guitarist Tony Chin brings to the people his own version of lovers rock, conscious roots and an uplifting and defiant rasta message on his third solo CD Universal Love. Fifteen of the sixteen socially conscious and diverse tracks are Tony's original compositions and the one cover is Tony's version of Let Him Go featuring Vin Gordon and Glenn DeCosta on horns. Though much of the musical work is performed by Tony himself and is interlaced with his distinctive guitar sound, friends such as Santa, Fully, Horsemouth Wallace, Keith Sterling, Ras Michael and others contributed their talents as well. The featured song Reggae Beat is inspired by Tony's love for reggae music and his culture and reflects the universal love for reggae music which Tony has witnessed during his travels around the world playing it. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Raymond Valles, Universal Love is available now thru www.ebreggae.com and soon come to iTunes.

Check Him Out At: www.abouttonychin.com

IYAH-KIMO : : Wat A Life

has we can see in these time and all time world crisis is at hand and so many things happening but with the king in control you will smile at the storm and not just for now but all time, and the most part so many people life is in chaos cause everything looks the same, impostor are around so seek and find the truth.

The 9/7/2009 Reggae, classic rock reggae combination not up for purchase yet but very soon.
blessed be unto the king of Ireation. give thanks again.

Tashai Houston : : Gospel

New Reggae Gospel Artist - Tashai Houston

After a treat of listening to gospel sensation Tashai Houston live on stage you may want to ask her the question‹"Are you related to Whitney?" And it's no surprise where the root of your question would have been derived. She is gifted with the ability to hold extended high notes without tapping into the reservoir of her limitless falsetto. The passion and conviction of her delivery mirrors that of the multi Grammy award winning diva.

Tashai Houston was born March 15, 1981 in the district of Alexandria in the parish of St. Ann, Jamaica. She grew up in a nearby district called Philadelphia and attended the Philadelphia Church of God. Her passion and gift for singing landed her the position of local star and the church praise and worship leader. Her early experiences in the music industry included background vocal for a few budding recording Caribbean Gospel artists and bands. She revealed in this interview that she always felt deep down that she would record her own project and become a professional soloist as she realized and valued the impact her singing had on both her and her audience. "I came from humble beginnings but I know God called me to be a music minister and his call comes with provision so I waited patiently on Jehovah Jireh and now the fullness of time has come" were the psalmist's remarks to this new recording stage of her life. Tashai has recently recorded her debut singles: Sheltered in The Arms of God and I Give You the Glory Lord with veteran multi-award winning songwriter and producer Wayne Stoddart on Undiluted Muzik Record Label. The singles have been released on radio stations worldwide (including xml radio) and are now available in stores. The future of this artist is extremely bright and judging from the singles released we anticipate a timeless album from her.

Tashai now resides in Miami Florida and worships at Fellowship Church of God at Davie Florida under the leadership of Dr. F.A Beason where she serves as a member of the praise and worship team. She is currently pursuing a degree in Nursing at Broward Community College. Tashai says her philosophy is based on 1 Corinthians 13:1 because she believes love is the key to unlock every closed door. Perfect love represents God because God is love and a heart of love is necessary for a minister to be truly effective.

A heart of love is what emanate from the two songs on this new Single
CD and it is a must have for all gospel and general music lovers!

Denver Sutherland
Undiluted Muzik
954-655-6211

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

8/8/09 6th Annual Caribbean Festival
8/9/09 Club Elements Cincinnati, OH
8/10/09 Club Viva St. Louis, MO
8/12/09 First Avenue Minneapolis, MN
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

8/7/09 Vibes Alive Concert King Cat Theater Seattle, WA
8/9/09 NWWRF at Bob Russell’s Ranch Marcola, OR
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

This Day in Reggae
and Nubian, Rasta, herb and related history

August 7
1765:	"Began to separete the Male from the Female Hemp... Rather Too Late." George Washington's Diary
1960:	Ivory Coast independent
1962:	The first session of Jamaica's new Parliament is convened at Gordon House in Kingston.
1962:	Nick Danger [Wackies Rhythm Force; keyboards/vocals] is born in New York, USA.
1963:	DJ Screechy Dan (Robert Stevens) is born in Kingston, Jamaica.

WAGE PEACE BY Judyth Hill
Wage peace with your breath.

Breathe in firemen and rubble,
breathe out whole buildings and flocks of red wing blackbirds.

Breathe in terrorists
and breathe out sleeping children and freshly mown fields.

Breathe in confusion and breathe out maple trees.

Breathe in the fallen and breathe out lifelong friendships intact.

Wage peace with your listening: hearing sirens, pray loud.

Remember your tools: flower seeds, clothes pins, clean rivers.

Make soup.

Play music, memorize the words for thank you in three languages.

Learn to knit, and make a hat.

Think of chaos as dancing raspberries,
imagine grief as the outbreath of beauty or the gesture of fish.

Swim for the other side.

Wage peace.

Never has the world seemed so fresh and precious:

Have a cup of tea and rejoice.

Act as if armistice has already arrived.
Celebrate today.

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
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Una Riversplash Monday-Sunday,August 3rd-9th 2009 City Island, Bihac Bosnia-Herzegovina	Mykal Rose & Pablo Moses Tuesday, August 4th - Wednesday, December 31st 2009 Arcata, California United States
Uppsala Reggae Festival Thursday, August 6th - Wednesday, December 31st 2009 Uppsala, Uppland Sweden	Inspirator International Dub Poetry Festival Friday-Sunday,August 7th-9th 2009 Kingston Jamaica
Mid West Reggae Fest Friday-Sunday, August 7th-9th 2009 Garrettsville, Ohio United States	Northwest World Reggae Festival Friday-Sunday, August 7th-9th 2009 Eugene, Oregon United States
Reggeasundance Friday-Sunday, August 7th-9th 2009 Eersel Netherlands	Festival Inna Zion Friday-Saturday,August 7th-8th 2009 Ispagnac France
Charlemont Reggae Festival Saturday, August 8th 2009 Montague, Massachusettes United States	Naswa ReggaeFest Saturday-Sunday,August 8th-9th 2009 Laconia, New Hampshire United States
Sonoma Valley Green Music Festival Saturday, August 8th 2009 Sonoma Valley, California United States	South Bend Reggae Festival Saturday, August 8th 2009 South Bend, Indiana United States
Woodstock Reggae Festival Saturday, August 8th 2009 Woodstock, New York United States	Reggae Night at Hollywood Bowl Sunday, August 9th 2009 Hollywood, California United States
Reggae On The Rocks Sunday, August 9th 2009 Morrison, Colorado United States	Calgary International Reggae Festival Thursday-Saturday,August 13th-15th 2009 Calgary, Alberta Canada
Feest in het Park Thursday-Sunday,August 13th-16th 2009 Oudenaarde Belgium	Hanna Art Gathering and Festival Thursday-Monday, August 13th-24th 2009 Kolarovo, Slovakia Hungary
Reggae At The Rio Friday, August 14th 2009 Las Vegas, Nevada United States	Sikula Reggae Festival Friday-Sunday,August 14th-16th 2009 Rosolini Italy

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