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Volume 7 Issue 43
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REGGAE SUMFEST 2010 ALL INCLUSIVE TRAVEL PACKAGE
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Ebony Excursions invites you to join us at Sunset Beach Resort for any Reggae fan’s ultimate SumFest experience!
Don’t miss this chance to see all of the top-ranking Reggae artists at once and enjoy the people, culture and vibes of Jamaica!
Experience THE hottest Reggae festival of the year, enjoy a weeklong vacation and have an irie time with thousands of fellow Reggae fans from only $1,200 per person.
Next year marks Reggae SumFest’s 18th year in their legacy of showcasing the hottest Caribbean and International artists (such as the Official King and Queen of Dance Hall – Beenie Man and Lady Saw, Ne-Yo, Akon, Keri Hilson and LL Cool J just to name a few. Reggae SumFest 2010 – Be There!
All travel packages include:
- 8 Days/7 Nights Hotel at Sunset Beach Resort
- Transportation to All SumFest Events
- VIP Access to All SumFest Events
- All Meals and Beverages at the Sunset Beach Resort
- All Gratuities
Prices Based on Double Occupancy
Airfare Not Included
Space is limited… Don’t miss out!
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GRAMMY® WINNING REGGAE SUPERGROUP INNER CIRCLE TO TOUR US WEST COAST IN OCTOBER / NOVEMBER ALL-NEW ALBUM STATE OF DA WORLD AVAILABLE NOW
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Soundbwoy Entertainment and Shanachie Records are proud to announce that Reggae music icons and Grammy-winning supergroup Inner Circle will be touring the West Coast of the US in support of their all-new 2009 studio CD release, State Of Da Nation. The tour will begin at the world famous Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood on Wed. October 28 and wrap up in the Lake Tahoe area at the Tahoe Biltmore in Crystal Bay, NV with various in-store and press appearances in each city.
TOUR DATES
Wed. Oct 28 West Hollywood, CA The Roxy Theatre
Thurs. Oct 29 San Clemente, CA OC Tavern
Fri. Oct 30 San Diego, CA Canes Bar & Grill
Sat. Oct 31 Santa Barbara, CA SoHo Music Club
Tues. Nov 3 San Luis Obispo, CA Downtown Brew
Wed. Nov 4 Santa Cruz, CA Moe's Alley
Thurs. Nov 5 Sacramento, CA Harlow's Night Club
Fri. Nov 6 San Francisco, CA Rockit Room
Sat. Nov 7 Crystal Bay, NV Tahoe Biltmore
State of Da World is the all-new studio album produced by Inner Circle. The CD also features guest musical performances on several of the album tracks by Luciano, Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley & Stephen Marley, Slightly Stoopid, David Hinds of Steel Pulse and more The group is celebrating nearly four decades as one of Reggae’s premiere supergroups. Inner Circle is a previous Grammy winner for their 1992 Bad Boys CD and internationally known for their song “Bad Boys,” the theme to FOX TV’s long –running COPS television program.
For more information on the group and upcoming tour dates, visit Inner Circle’s official website,
www. innercircle-reggae.com
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Media Contact: Russell Gerlach / Foundation Media
Phone: (562) 948-3008 / foundationmedia@aol.com
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CHERINE HITS THE MILLION MARK!
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c/o www.one876entertainment.com
Jamaican singer Cherine Anderson is charting new territory for female reggae singers from Jamaica. She is arguably the first ever female reggae singer to hit the Billboard Rock charts with her ‘Say Hey (I Love You)’ single with Michael Franti and Spearhead hitting the #48 spot on the rock chart recently. She also passed another landmark recently, and h as now performed in front of over a million people during her various performances worldwide.
“She has now performed in front of audiences that cumulatively add up to a million, given the stunning number of shows. She recently returned to Jamaica after a six month tour that took her to Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, France, UK, Germany, Ireland, Holland and the last eight weeks she was in North America. She is only 25 years-old so this is a phenomenal achievement,” Althea Burrell, publicist of JADE Promotions, told ONE876.
The song peaked at #1 on Billboard Heatseekers charts and has been steadily climbing other charts.
Currently, "Say Hey (I Love You)" is #21 on the Billboard Hot 100, #14 on the Digital Songs charts, #22 on
the Pop Songs chart and #43 on The Radio Songs chart. With her recent success with Franti and the Spearhead, Cherine Anderson is in rarefied air joining legends such as Diana King, Lady Saw and Millie Small who have made it to the upper reaches of the Billboard Hot 100 pop single chart. Diana King and Millie Small did it
as solo acts while Saw did it with Gwen Stefani and No Doubt on 'Underneath it All'.
Last week, Cherine continued to chart new ground for this generation of female singers when she appeared on the NBC Emmy winning programme, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, where she performed her hit, Say Hey (I Love You) with Michael Franti and Spearhead. "This is really an exciting time as we have been very busy promoting
"Say Hey". I also love the fact that this record was produced and recorded in Kingston, Jamaica, and has such mass appeal worldwide," Cherine said in a release.
She will be appearing on ER this Friday on TVJ. Cherine joins a list of Jamaican female singers who have hit the upper reaches of the Billboard chart that includes Diana King who was quite prolific in the
1990s as she charted four titles on the Hot 100, beginning with Shy Guy in 1995 which sold gold and hit number 13; Sasha in 2004, when she she teamed up with Sean Paul for a remake of I'm Still in Love With
You, which peaked at number 14; Marcia Griffiths who in 1989 took a dance remix of her 1982 recording of Electric Boogie all the way to number 51; Lady Saw who popped on Vitamin C's 1999 hit Smile which
sold gold and peaked at number 18, and then three years later, in 2002, Saw became the last Jamaican female recording artiste to hit the Top 10, as Underneath it All by No Doubt, peaked at number three.
Millie Small was the first to have hit the Billboard, when in 1964 her ska remake of Barbie Gaye's My Boy Lollipop peaked at number two. She later followed up with Sweet William which peaked at number 40.
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REGGAE’S LYRICAL BLAZERS DO FIRERAMA IN NYC – Capleton | Anthony B | Coco Tea
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www.spiceislander.com
Brooklyn, NY; Oct. 22, 2009. “FIRERAMA” – the concert and dance, is coming to New York City. On Friday, November 13, 2009, Brooklyn will be lyrically set ablaze by three of the leading fire spewing messengers of conscious dancehall reggae – Capleton, Anthony B and Coco Tea — as they make live appearances at the Cultural Performing Arts Center (C-PAC), located at 1020 East 48th Street, Brooklyn. The doors will open at 10 p.m.
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CHEF MAYRA - SEXY, LEAN AND GREEN! Benefits of Watermelon
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Think back to when you were a child and when during the summer months, the pinnacle of cookouts and family gatherings was always the cold juicy watermelon that was for desert.
When you were young, eating watermelon was about taste. Now that you're older, it's more than just taste that should inspire you to eat lots of watermelon each year when the season arises. It's because watermelons have tremendous health benefits that anyone who lives a healthy lifestyle should be determined to take advantage of every year. Let's take a closer look at some of these health benefits this fruit has to offer.
Health Benefit of Watermelons #1 Lycopene
Lycopene is an antioxidant found in most red colored fruits, with the exception of a few things such as strawberries. Scientific studies have shown that Lycopene reduces the risk of prostate cancer and heart disease in people. People who eat a diet high in lycopene are much less likely to suffer a heart attack then men who don't.
Health Benefit of Watermelons #2 Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 is an important attribute to have in a healthy diet because it promotes chemicals in the brain that help people to cope with anxiety and panic. These are two psychological disorders that are on the rise in America today.
Health Benefit of Watermelons #3 Vitamin C
If you thought oranges were the only fruit that could provide you with Vitamin C, think again. Vitamin C is important to not only being healthy, but remaining attractive all your life. Vitamin C boosts the immune system so that you get sick less often and it also slows down aging and medical conditions such as cataract.
Health Benefit of Watermelons #4 Vitamin A
Vitamin A works much like Vitamin C, in that it helps boost immunity, but it also help your body fight off infection. It also prevents blindness.
As you can see, eating watermelon is almost tantamount to taking a multivitamin every morning, but with a much better taste.
Watermelons are seasonal, which means that they are not available all year long. It means that when they are in season you should make sure and take advantage.
When you go to the store to purchase one you want to try and find one that is ripe and ready to eat. The best way to do this is to knock on the outside of the rind. If you hear a hollow sound then melon is ready to eat, but if you hear solid thud put it back. The fruit is over ripe and you won't be getting very good flavor from it. Buy your water melon and eat it within the first few days of getting it home.
Everything about it is healthy, and in addition, it won't leave you feeling over stuffed if you eat too much.
So in a few weeks, the weather gets warmer and summer is approaching. Don't forget about watermelons. Eat up and get the extra boost they will add to your healthy lifestyle.
Eating watermelon has a similar effect on the body to Viagra, according to researchers in the US.
It's down to a chemical called citrulline which is found in the juicy fruit.
Citrulline is an organic compound which affects the body's blood vessels in the same way as the sex enhancement pills.
It helps relax the blood vessels which means blood gets around the body more easily.
The research comes from the US' Texas Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Centre.
"Watermelon may not be as organ specific as Viagra... but it's a great way to relax blood vessels without any drug side-effects."
It's also claimed watermelons are good for your heart and immune system. The vast majority of watermelon (92%) is made up of water. But the remaining 8% is loaded with the anti-oxidant lycopene which is also good for your skin.
Wow, delicious AND nutritious. Will you be adding watermelon to your shopping list before a cosy evening in thanks to this news? Have you already tried it and reaped the benefits of 'relaxed blood vessels'? And do any so-called aphrodisiac foods actually work?
'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
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TEEN REGGAE SINGER JAVAUGHN ELECTRIFIES CMJ CROWD
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c/o www.spinnermusic.co.uk
At Wednesday night's CMJ show at New York's Brooklyn Bowl, 16-year-old Jamaican musical prodigy Javaughn prowled the stage like a big cat unleashed from a cage as he gripped the microphone and shouted, "This is a song about having a good attitude!" He then glided into 'Peer Pressure' with the ease of a veteran twice his years. Backed by Julian Marley's Uprising Band, Javaughn appears determined to continue the legacy of strong musicianship, steady reggae beats and powerful message laden lyrics begun before he was born by the legendary Bob Marley.
Known as "Javaughn Genius" in his native Jamaica for his multi-instrumental skills and young age, the then 14 year-old Javaughn was brought into the Marley family fold and before long, Damian Marley was producing his debut album 'Superstar' and Julian was taking him on tour as an opening act. To put it lightly, the results are impressive. Like the Marley's, Javaughn's musical career is a family affair, as nine of 10 songs on the album, including the title track, were written by his father.
Although still a relative unknown in the United States, Javaughn's command as a performer, and with it his command of the messages contained within the songs, are both still developing. While singing 'Rich Quick Mentality,' a song that offers a powerful insight to those who would disregard the higher ground for a quick buck, his passion was palpable, if a bit overshadowed by his youthful naiveté.
While Javaughn has no lack of confidence and exudes an amazing electric energy, he still lacks the deep charismatic connection with the audience that his well known mentors exhibit. It will surely come with age, wisdom and experience. Javaughn has the support of one of the great reggae bands in the world, not to mention the Marley family, so it's only a matter of time before this very young and talented artist finds a path that is clearly his own and shines under the power of his own light
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FROM HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CA: PEOPLE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS...
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Sunday November 8th
Julian Marley
with special guest Stephen Marley
8PM Early Show!!
$22 advance tickets
Nocturnum Night Club - 206 w.6th Street Eureka CA
Tickets available at local outlets and online at peopleproductions.net
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OCEAN SPLASH '009 HITS JAMES BOND BEACH IN DECEMBER
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Jamaica's world-famous North coast beach--named after Ian Fleming's infamous British spy-will be the sight of the island's largest Holiday beach festival, Ocean Splash '009.
On Saturday, December 20th, Triple T Production will bring some of the biggest names in entertainment to Agent 007's white-sanded paradise in Oracabessa for a day full of festivities with a star-studded football (soccer) match, live performances, and holiday giveaways.
During the day, Patrons will watch Oracabessa's local 007 All-Star Football Team square off against the Ocean Splash '009 Entertainer All-Stars which include Spragga Benz, Anthony Cruz, Aidonia, Mr. Lexx, Mad Cobra, Captain Barkey, Wickerman, Tony Curtis, Mega Banton, Mr. Peppa, Prestige, Ronny Twaites, Teacha D, I-Octane, Nesbeth, Stikki, Vybrant, Quench Aid, Kashu Man, and Higher Boukie, all under the command of team captain Snagga Puss.
In the evening, Redman and his crew of champion selectors Aggart, Pittyless, Chullups, G Hype, and Mr. Stone from Jam Rock Sound will be spinning the biggest and baddest tunes in Reggae, Dancehall, Hip Hop, R&B, Soul, Soca, and everything in between. Giveaways--any and everything from CDs and T-Shirts to household appliances--will be given to lucky raffle winners hourly. Ocean Splash '009 performers include Tanya Stephens, Anthony Cruz, D'Angel, Terry Linen, Prestige, and Little Hero. More performers to be confirmed.
"I wanted to do something that was more than just another Christmas stage show," states Triple T Production CEO Tasz Smith. "I wanted to make it a real holiday celebration with food, giveaways, and live entertainment. This year has been challenging, we've been slammed left, right, and center with economic hardships, high crime rates, and such. I really wanted to bring back the good vibes-bring everyone to a big beach party, giveaway gifts and just really make people feel good and enjoy the holidays."
Ocean Splash '009 will be held on Saturday, December 20th at James Bond Beach in St. Ann's, JA with Tanya Stephens, D'Angel, Terry Linen, Spragga Benz, Anthony Cruz, Aidonia, Mr. Lexx, Mad Cobra, Captain Barkey, Wickerman, Snagga Puss, Tony Curtis, Mega Banton, Little Hero, Mr. Peppa, Prestige, Ronny Twaites, Teacha D, I-Octane, Nesbeth, Stikki, Vybrant, Quench Aid, Kashu Man, and Higher Boukie.
Ocean Splash '009 is sponsored by Eye Collection, Station Alley Inc., JAMROCK Magazine, Wheel Up Radio, Shan Shan Records, Rhona Fox, Inc., and Ms. RAINE INC.
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THE WORLD'S VERY FIRST IPHONE APP CALLED 'REGGAE GUIDE' NOW AVAILABLE FROM ITUNES FOR FREE!
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Our brand new reggae app is called, appropriately, REGGAE GUIDE. Like the print and online reggae guides, the reggae iPhone app is available for FREE on iTunes.
The new iPhone app includes:
- Listings and information of reggae festivals around the world (this information is updated daily). Detail page on each festival and ability to click a link to the festival website and call their contact phone number
- Integrated Reggae jukebox music player will play songs, show artists name, song title and picture, and even tell you at which festivals the musican/band are appearing in and where you can purchase their music
- Full reggae news, including industry news, recent reggae album releases, reggae band tour dates, and celebrity gossip
Ready to get reggae in the palm of your hand? Download the reggae iPhone app today from iTunes easy and free!
For more information about the iPhone app, contact RBA Publishing at 775-337-8344, info@reggaefestivalguide.com
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AIR JAMAICA EXTENDS ITS WINTER SALE TILL OCTOBER 26, 2009
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If you thought you missed your chance to get a great deal on travel this winter, think again.
Air Jamaica is extending the purchase period for its Winter Sale through October 26.
Remember, these special Lovebird Economy Class fares to Jamaica are available for travelers who book now and travel between January 1 and February 11, 2010.
“With the extended purchase period, you have more time to take advantage of a fantastic travel offer to Jamaica this winter,” said George W. deMercado, Air Jamaica’s Senior Director, Global Sales.
“Passengers will forget the cold this winter once they step onboard Air Jamaica and experience our warm Caribbean smiles and legendary Lovebird Hospitality.” All fares are round-trip and are subject to additional government taxes and fees. Conditions regarding black-out periods, cancellations and other charges apply (see Fare Rules).
Sample round-trip fares between Jamaica and the below cities include: • Ft. Lauderdale $188 round-trip • Orlando $188 round-trip • New York $198 round-trip • Philadelphia $198 round-trip • Baltimore $198 round-trip • Chicago $248 round-trip Fare Rules Fares are per person, round-trip and valid for travel in economy class from the USA January 1 – February 11, 2010, and to the USA January 5 – February 11, 2010. Tickets must be purchased by October 26, 2009. U.S. and foreign government imposed taxes and fees of up to $105.00 per person are additional and due with final payment. A September 11th security fee of $2.50 per person per U.S. enplanement is additional and due with final payment. Ticketing must be completed within 1 day after reservations are made. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights. Change penalties of $150.00 and other restrictions may apply. Economy class passengers are allowed two pieces of checked baggage, but a fee of $25 will apply for the second checked bag. A ticketing fee of $20.00 will be charged when purchasing tickets at Air Jamaica ticketing outlets. There is no ticketing fee charged for purchases made via AirJamaica.com. Tickets are non-refundable.
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RENEGADE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: INNER CIRCLE IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
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INNER CIRCLE SHOWS PRESENTED BY RENEGADE PRODUCTIONS:
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Opening act: "The Holdup"
Harlows, Sacramento, CA
Doors 8:30pm/Show 9pm $20
21 +
Saturday, November 7th, 2009
TAHOE BILTMORE, CRYSTAL BAY, NV (NORTH TAHOE)
Opening act: "The Holdup"
Doors 9 Pm Showtime 10 PM
$20 includes entertainment tax.
21+
Or call 530-583-2801
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ATTENTION! ARTISTS AND LABELS CAN PROMOTE MUSIC FOR FREE!
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PROMOTE YOUR MUSIC FOR FREE BY HAVING IT E-MAILED DIRECTLY TO OUR 20,000 SUBSCRIBERS!
To have your new release featured in this Reggae Festival e-Guide newsletter for free, send:
-name of artist
-mp3 of one song attached
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-.jpeg image of artist or CD cover attached as low res .jpeg
-200 word description of song or CD
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send to: eguide@reggaefestivalguide.com
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NO ZIP FILES, NO DOWNLOADS PLEASE an no PDFs
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SMOKE FREE TOUR featuring MEGA BANTON & PRESTIGE
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Jahdan Blakkamoore : :
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From: Stephen Bolles <Stephen@K7.com>
Date: September 16, 2009 3:06:00 PM EDT
To: eguide@reggaefestivalguide.com
Subject: NEW RELEASE:
Name of Song: "The General" feat. Steele of Smif N Wessun (prod. by Liondub & Matt Shadetek)
Name of CD: Buzzrock Warrior
Release Date: 9/15/09
Genre: Reggae
Additional genre: Dubstep
Jahdan Blakkamoore has been rolling tight with his Boot Camp Clik crew this summer. After joining Smif N Wessun on stage to perform their classic "Sound Bwoy Bureill" together, Steele has hooked up w/ Jahdan to bless the remix for the track "The General" from Jahdan's solo debut Buzzrock Warrior, out September 15th on Gold Dust / Dutty Artz.
Stephen Bolles
Director of Digital Marketing
!K7 Label Group
17 Old Fulton St, 2nd floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
ph) +1 718.722.9935 x11
f) +1 718.722.9939
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MARKO : : All the Love That I've Found
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West coast rub a dub reggae artist, Marko released his debut album "All the Love that I've Found" on August 8th at the North West World Music Festival 2009. The album flows like Yellowman and Brigadier Jerry stoppin by for a session with Sublime at a smokey backyard jam.
"All the Love that I've Found" is the perfect soundtrack for a hot summer; 1980's Jamaican swag with a half baked, west coast twist. The songs on All the Love that I've Found resonate with good vibes
and love, as well as remind us of the charm and color that surround everyday events. Marko's songs are sincere and his style is true. His music effortlessly reflects the decades of Jamaican music he has
immersed himself in, while candidly showing he's just another white kid, drinkin, smokin, straight west-coastin. All the Love... accurately portrays Marko's day to day life, where making music,
praising Jah, giving thanks, coolin' with my baby, vaporizing, and half-price pizza all meld into each other. For the month of October, Marko will be donating all album sales to Great Shape Inc.
Site where they can purchase:
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RAS INDIO : : JAH BLESS US
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- GENRE: REGGAE
- Additional: HIP HOP / R&B Feel/ WORLD MUSIC
- Purchasable @: WWW.RASINDIOBELIZE.COM
- RELEASE : Sept. 21st, 09
Description of song:
Never Keep Us Down
A Truly inspirational & uplifting song about the struggles of Life, experienced throughout those times of slavery, & showing how it now still exists in a mental form.
At the same time, this song encourages & motivates us to uplift ourselves & rise above it all, as we are 1 People with 1 God, 1 Aim with 1 Destiny, knowing that with Faith in the Most High, Creator of all things, all our goals in life are achievable.
Just as in all the other songs from the 2k9 Album “JAH BLESS US”, The lyrical content is always Divinely inspired, dedicated to the upliftment & unification of all human beings. Ras Indio promotes equal rights & justice worldwide, burning fire on those wicked individuals who try to oppress our lives.
The Album “JAH BLESS US” has 23 BLAZING Tracks
With Special featured guests:
LUCIANO, LUTAN FYAH, CHEZIDEK,TURBULENCE, Ras ATTITUDE & More!!!
It’s a MUST ADD to your Collection, filled with Pure Positive Vibes & messages for generations to come.
The album was Manufactured in Canada using all ECO Products.
{soy based ink & recyclable paper}
Executive Producers: INDIGENOUS PRODUCTIONS & MI YARD PROMOTIONS
ORDER your copy NOW @
FOR Samples & TOUR DATES visit:
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LOOK WHO'S ON TOUR!
International reggae superstar and Danger Zone/SoBe Entertainment recording artiste Jah Cure is now in Europe to commence a multi-city tour.
The tour will begin today, October 22, in Switzerland and ends in Paris on November 2 with stops in Germany, Portugal and Belgium.
While it's not usual for a Reggae artiste to be touring Europe in the autumn, such is the pull of Jah Cure. The singer who is in Europe with his new band An.Ti.Dote has had a significant presence on the charts in Jamaica and the Caribbean since the start of the year and Europe has been calling.
Della Danger, CEO of Danger Zone Records says the tour is important: "Since our last tour we have been receiving numerous requests to return as there were some places that we did not get to go the last time. Jah Cure is really popular all over Europe and we thought the year should not end without his fans on that side of the world having a chance to see him."
The tour will see Jah Cure performing in five countries from The Netherlands in the North to Portugal in the south. An excited Jah Cure said, "It is wonderful that I can again get the chance to spread the message of love and peace throughout Europe. This year has been a good year for me and this tour is my autumn surprise for my European fans" - Danger Zone/SoBe Entertainment recording artiste Jah Cure
The Mighty Diamonds Autumn 2009 w/ The Yellow Wall Dub Squad 40th Year Anniversary Tour
Fri Oct 23-Club La Onda 4920 Northrup Ave, St Louis, Missouri
Sat Oct 24-The Mad Planet 533 E Center St Milwaukee, WI
Mon Oct 26-Jakes Pub 1280 W Southport Rd Indianapolis, IN
Wed Oct 28-Wilbert¹s 812 Huron Avenue Cleveland, Ohio
Thur Oct 29- Castaways:413 Taughannock Blvd. Ithaca, NY
Fri Oct 30-Bearsville Theater RR 212 Bearsville, NY
Sat Oct 31- Kay's Oasis 1125 Blue Hill Ave. Dorchester, MA
Sun Nov 1- Nazareth Regional High School 475 E 57th St Brooklyn, NY
Mon Nov 2- Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel 79 Washington St Providence, RI
Tue Nov 3-Toad's Place‹ 300 York Street. New Haven CT
for more info: Ujama Designs <ujamadesigns@gmail.com>
SMOKE FREE TOUR featuring MEGA BANTON & PRESTIGE
JAMAICA'S REGGAE STARS MEGA BANTON & PRESTIGE WILL BE ON THE SMOKE FREE TOUR BACKED BY JAMAICA'S OWNED BLADE BAND.
GUEST PERFORMANCES BY RAS KIDUS AND BOGLE DREAD
THE SMOKE FREE TOUR
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6 @ ASHKENAZ 1317 SAN PABLO AVE. BERKELEY,CA.
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8 @ ROCKIT ROOM 406 CLEMENT ST. SAN FRANCISCO, CA
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13 @ NOCTURNUM 206 W 6th ST. EUREKA, CA.
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15 @MOES ALLEY 1315 COMMERICAL WAY SANTA CRUZ
MORE SHOW DATE TO BE ADDED CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS AND YOUR REGGAE CALENDAR.
Bad Brains in Cali & Hawaii, plus another chance to win a pair of Bad Brains flip flops!
Bad Brains have added more shows to their October leg in San Diego & in Hawaii.
Bad Brains on tour:
Sat Oct 24 @ Smoke Out Fest, San Manuel Amphitheater, San Bernardino, CA
Sun Oct 25 @ House of Blues, San Diego, CA
Tues Oct 27 @ Pipeline Cafe, Honolulu, HI
Thurs Oct 29 @ Ocean's Bar & Grill, Kihei, HI
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ON THIS DAY IN REGGAE
| October 25 |
| 1983: |
Gyptian (Windel Edwards) is born. |
| 1988: |
Tenor Saw (b. Clive Bright) is found dead of undetermined causes in the street of Houston, Texas, USA. Age 21. Ring the alarm! |
| October 26 |
| 1947: |
King Jammy (aka Prince Jammy) (Lloyd James) is born in Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica. |
| 1965: |
The Beatles receive their MBE (Member of the British Empire) medals from Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace, London. Before the event, they stop over in the toilets for herb joint.
John Lennon returned his medal four years later in protest of Britain's involvement in the Nigerian Civil War.
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UB40 performs at Hammersmith Odeon, London.
This show was filmed and released as a videogram "UB40 live" from Virgin.
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REGGAE SINGER/DJ, "MONSOON" BORN DENTON BEDWARD, HAS EMERGED ON THE MUSICAL SCENE:
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Reggae Singer/DJ, "Monsoon" born Denton Bedward, has emerged on the musical scene with a strong force as his namesake implies. His single "As Salaam Alaikum" has already created a buzz on the international reggae music scene and has already earned a coveted Number 7 spot on the Reggae International Singles Charts!
After a successful 10 years with the award-winning Washington, DC-based S.T.O.R.M. Reggae Band (Strong Talented Organized and Real Musicians), founder and lead singer/deejay Denton "Monsoon" Bedward has stepped out to launch his solo career.
A native of Northern Clarendon in Jamaica, the veteran singer-songwriter's vocal ability has been compared to reggae veterans Capelton, Luciano and Tony Rebel. But where he really shines is on stage. After all, with a name like Monsoon, Bedward knows he has to come in like a strong wind, without mashin’ up the place too much. If you ask Monsoon, he'll tell you his passion to explode musically has always been in his DNA.
“I found my gift for music when I was 6 years old,” he said. “I sang in church and DJ’d on the radio and in school. My friends called me “Juke Box" – because as they would knock the desks, I would rap to the beat.”
A stage career was in the making from them (students even paid to hear him sing and DJ their favorite songs). While Juke Box was making a name for himself in class and on the playgrounds, his behavior didn't sit well with the principal and his teachers.
“I used to spend a good amount of time in the principal’s office,” he recalls.
Monsoon has opened for several international artists to include Elephant Man, Capleton, Luciano, and Steel Pulse. Recently, reggae icon Leroy Sibbles declared him the next reggae artist to look for, comparing him to a modern day "Toots". Monsoon is currently recording for some top producers in Jamaica and is in talks to perform for shows slated in Jamaica, Canada and the United States.
Contact Information:
CVR Promotions & Management
Manager: F.B.Wright
301.332.6935
myspace.com/monsoonvibe
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A RETURN TO LOVE
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
----from A Return to Love, by Marianne Williamson.
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RICHIE B'S HOT MIX 102FM STRAIGHT FROM YARD!
JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN
By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102F
OCTOBER 23, 2009
TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 3 17 My Life- Gee Whizz – TJ Records (1wk@#1) U-2
02 4 9 Love Dem - Vybz Kartel feat Indu - Heart of Love U-2
03 8 9 Versitility – Vybz Kartel – Head Concussion U-5
04 1 12 Couple Up – TOK – Fresh Ear (3wks@#1) D-3
05 2 14 Mockingbird – Mavado – Firelinks (2wks@#1) D-3
06 10 11 Unfair Officer – WASP – WMP U-4
07 13 7 Hope & Pray – Mavado – Chrome Records U-6
08 9 10 Back Broke – Junior Pinchers – Sloppishizzle Records U-1
09 5 16 Completely-Vybz Kartel feat Indu – Big Ship (2wks@#1) D-4
10 11 10 Hustle – Iyara – Rescue Production U-1
11 14 5 Holiday – Ding Dong / Chevaughn – Notice U-3
12 6 15 No Man Room – Ding Dong – Fresh Ear D-6
13 7 14 Dollar Sign – Black Ryno – Adidjaheim/Not Nice D-6
14 18 5 True Friend – Demarco – Fresh Ear U-6
15 17 6 Skip to Ma Lue – QQ feat Ding Dong – QQ Production U-2
16 12 10 Something A Go Happen - Vybz Kartel – Firelinks (pp#3) D-4
17 21 6 My Own – Vybz Kartel – Smurf Production U-4
18 20 4 Lockdown – Ms Triniti feat Vybz Kartel – Heart to Heart Production U-2
19 15 24 Think Bout Mi - Macka Diamond & Unicorn – Notice (1wk@#1) D-4
20 22 2 House Cleaning – Mavado – Heart of Love U-2
21 16 12 Ever Clean – Beenie Man - Young Blood (pp#10) D-5
22 23 3 Mood For Love - Idonia – Big Ship U-1
23 24 2 Foundation Ova Hype – Flippa Mafia – Big Ship U-1
24 19 9 So Fine – Sean Paul – VP Records/Atlantic (pp#5) D-5
25 25 28 Ugly – Kiprich & Black-er – Fresh Ear (2wks@#1) NM
TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 18 Street Life – Richie Spice – Sons of Spoon (2wks@#1) NM
02 5 10 Mama You Alone – I-Octane – Arrows Recording U-3
03 3 13 Caan Cool – Khago – Pot of Gold NM
04 2 19 Talk If You Talking – Cherine Anderson – Taxi D-1
05 6 14 Weak To You – Sophia Brown – Music Mecca/321 Strong U-1
06 8 13 All About You – Wayne Wonder – Big Ship U-2
07 7 17 I Wanna Wake Up With You –Stevie Face – Boot Camp (pp#5) NM
08 4 22 Wanna Go Home-Romaine Virgo-Vikings & Peat Music (2wks@#1) D-4
09 10 9 Lioness on the Rise – Queen Ifrica – Penthouse U-1
10 9 11 Melody to My Song – Christopher Martin – Baby G D-1
11 14 9 Always on my Mind – George Nooks – Tads Records U-3
12 12 9 Wash The Tears – Gramps Morgan – Dada Son Ent. NM
13 15 8 Try Jah Love – Josie Mel & Smokey Benz – Minor 7, Flat 5 U-2
14 17 8 Ghetto Vibes –Lady G – House of Hits U-3
15 16 9 Rastaman – Macka Diamond – U-1
16 11 20 Talk It Over – Lt Brooksie – Sounie Productions (2wks@#1) D-5
17 19 6 Revolution – Natural Black – Fifth Element Records U-2
18 13 21 Pressuring The Poor-Spring-I & Ras Shiloh-Tren-setta Productions (3wks@#1) D-5
19 21 6 Falling for You – Lutan Fire – Renaissance U-2
20 22 4 You Say – Black Queen – Brukkout Production U-2
21 23 3 Ruff Times – Nico D feat. Jah Mason – Tad’s Int’l Rec/Kontractor Music/J.A.M. U-2
22 24 2 Drive By – Nesbeth – Jan Biggs U-2
23 25 2 Rolling Stones – Spanner Banner – Penthouse U-2
24 18 17 Heart of Stone – Taddy P feat Tanya Stephens – Bass Inna Yu Face Records D-6
25 20 14 Sold Out – Bonafide – Broad Yard Records (pp#10) D-5
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 13 Contagious – Tarrus Riley – VP Records (2wks@#1) NM
02 3 12 2 Sides of My Heart Vol 1 – Gramps Morgan – Dada Son U-1
03 4 8 Our World – TOK – VP Records U-1
04 2 15 A Better Man – Terry Linen – Tad’s Int’l Records (2wks@#1) D-2
05 5 7 Imperial Blaze – Sean Paul – Atlantic/VP Records NM
06 7 5 Rated G – Lady G – Tads Int’l Records U-1
07 9 2 Trial & Crosses – Twins of Twins – U-2
08 6 10 Family Time – Ziggy Marley – Tuff Gong D-2
09 8 18 Reggae Gold – Various Artistes – VP Records (2wks@#1) D-1
10 - New Awake – Julian Marley – Tuff Gong
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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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Amsterdam Reggae Festival
Saturday, October 31st 2009
Amsterdam, NL
Netherlands
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Reggae Night Hoogeveen
Friday-Friday, October 30th-30th 2009
Hoogeveen, Drenthe
Netherlands
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To Di World
Friday, October 30th 2009
Neerpelt, Limburg
Belgium
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Caribbean Thriller 2009
Friday, October 30th 2009
Tucson Arizona United States
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Reggae Jerk Jam
Saturday, October 31st 2009
Tampa Florida United States
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Bayou Bacchanal
Saturday, November 7th 2009
New Orleans Louisiana United States
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BEST OF THE BAY REGGAE FESTIVAL
Saturday-Saturday, November 7th-7th 2009
VALLEJO CA United States
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One Love Sound Fest
Saturday, November 14th 2009 - Friday, December 31st 2010
Wroclaw Poland
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Reggae South Africa Festival
Friday-Sunday, November 27th-29th 2009
Cape Town South Africa
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One Love Euro Reggae Fest
Saturday, November 28th 2009
Chicago IL United States
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Reggae Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K
Thursday, December 3rd 2009 - Sunday, December 5th 2010
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tribal fusion faire vi
Saturday-Sunday, December 12th-13th 2009
arroyo grande CA United States
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Conscious New Year's Eve Party & Weekend Gathering
Thursday, December 31st 2009 - Sunday, January 3rd 2010
Black Mountain North Carolina U.S.
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Sarawak International Reggae Fest
Thursday, December 31st 2009-
Sunday, January 3rd 2010
Kuching Sarawak Malaysia
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Reggae Consciousness 2010
Saturday-Sunday, February 6th-7th 2010
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Austin Reggae Festival
Sunday-Monday, April 18th-19th 2010
Austin Texas United States
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