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CALIFORNIA VIBRATIONS FESTIVAL “Cali Vibes 2022” FRIDAY FEBRUARY 4 THROUGH SUNDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2022 -MARINA GREEN PARK -
LONG BEACH, CA
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 California Vibrations is a three day festival that will take place at Marina Green Park in Long Beach, CA.
SLIGHTLY STOOPID, DIRTY HEADS, REBELUTION,
WU-TANG CLAN, SUBLIME w/ ROME, STICK FIGURE, SEAN PAUL, KOFFEE, ATMOSPHERE, SHAGGY, HIRIE
AND MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED
PLUS A VERY SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY
THE MARLEY BROTHERS
“Bob Marley Birthday Celebration” featuring Stephen, Ziggy, Damian, Julian & Ky-Mani Marley celebrating the songs of Bob Marley
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Goldenvoice announced a unique SoCal lifestyle and music festival - California Vibrations (Cali Vibes) taking place Friday, February 4 through Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Marina Green Park in Long Beach, CA. The event will feature exclusive Southern California performances by Cali’s finest Slightly Stoopid, Dirty Heads, Rebelution, Sublime with Rome and Stick Figure, hip-hop legends Wu-Tang Clan, and Jamaican reggae/dancehall Grammy-winning artists Sean Paul, Shaggy, Koffee, and many more.
In addition, and to commemorate the 77th birthday of their father, the festival will showcase a super-rare performance from The Marley Brothers featuring the five brothers Stephen, Ziggy, Damian, Julian and Ky-Mani Marley in a special set celebrating the catalog of Bob Marley.
Cali Vibes Festival will feature multiple stages with massive lineups celebrating California music, beach culture and reggae “vibrations” along the coastline in the iconic LBC!
Take in California Vibrations at the lush, grass-lined Marina Green Park which overlooks the water at the edge of downtown Long Beach.
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BOOK: "A Reason For Living" - Written By: Julian "Jingles" Reynolds
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It is natural to imagine what would have happened if a different action was taken at a certain point in history, what differences could be made, what stories could be told. This line of thinking has often been the sense of inspiration for fiction writers, and with this book, a fictitious tale that has some elements of reality about Jamaica will be explored.
Those who have read the book have given nothing but positive comments about the complex narrative being portrayed during an era that was filled with civil rights movements, and cultural evolutions.
Copies are available on GoToPublish.com, Amazon, Barnes&Noble, and on the author’s website Fiwproductions.com with some minor variations to the prices.
Grab a copy now and be pulled into a fictional event in history filled with love, lust and suspense.
Readers of the book titled “A Reason For Living” will be treated to a tale of political fiction taking place within Jamaica, where a civil war has ensued from the social and economic differences between the various classes of people within the nation, all of this while a dramatic scene unfolds that blurs the line between love and lust.
The author Julian Jingles, created the story with the idea of introducing Jamaican culture to a wider demography while providing a passionate and suspenseful narrative.
About the Author
Julian Jingles also known as Julian “Jingles” Reynolds, and Raymond Arthur Julian Reynolds is a writer, filmmaker, and entrepreneur residing in New York, USA, and Kingston, Jamaica. He has a strong interest in cinema and television production and obtained training from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in scriptwriting, film, theatre, and television directing and production. He wrote 85 percent of this novel in the mid-to-late 1960s when he was in his mid-to-late teens, and has worked as a journalist, features writer, and published several short stories and poems, in America and Jamaica, for over 50 years.
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For further information contact: Vivian Valero/Campaign Manager/GoTo Publish
6065 Roswell Rd. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30328
888-337-1724 vivian.valero@gotopublish.com
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RUB A DUB STYLE by Lutan Fyah Boom Shell Riddim - JUST RELEASED
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 LUTAN FYAH - Rub A Dub Style (single)4th extract from the upcoming
Boom Shell Riddim - EP
The French label Humbleness Production, initiator of the Boom Shell Riddim series is back with a 4th single signed Lutan Fyah! Following singles from Leroy ‘Heptones’ Sibbles, Mykal Rose and Young Garvey, it is once again an international reggae artist who lands on this riddim composed by Leroy Sibbles himself. Lutan Fyah largely participated in the new roots wave in Jamaica at the end of the 90s, we owe him in particular some classics of the genre like: Too Much Ramshackle, Spliff Tail, Boss Man, Let me Be or Stick To You Culture.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO
Convinced of the quality of this definitely roots riddim, Lutan Fyah decided to pose lyrics inspired by the 80s, invoking the Rub A Dub Style (Jamaican musical genre - a variation of reggae - which appeared on the island in 1979). The artist responded to the call of French producer Jeh Lion to put his vocal imprint on this riddim developed by the best Jamaican musicians: (Leroy 'Heptones' Sibbles on bass, Kingsley Boyd on drums,
Donavan Palmer on keyboard and the late Dalton Brownie on guitar).
This explosive single, carried by a conscious message, aims to resonate Reggae Music around the world, Lutan Fyah explaining that the Rub A dub style
is a sign of peace.
The artist recorded his voice in Jamaica at the Old Capital Studio.
The mixing & mastering work was carried out at Studio Anchor (JA) by engineer
Ras Zion just like the previous singles stamped Boom Shell Riddim.
Contact Label
Jérôme Mareuil (Humbleness Production - France)
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Yellowman coming to South Lake Tahoe - October 26: No More War Tour
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"No More War Tour 2021"
King Yellowman w/ K'reema & the Sagittarius Band
plus: Local Anthology, Pipe Down and Dubfyah
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
9pm doors / 21+
Blu Nightclub / Montbleu Resort, Lake Tahoe, NV
Late-Nite Productions is proud to present the "No More War Tour" featuring King Yellowman with K'reema and the Sagittarius Band plus special guests Local Anthology and DJ Dubfyah
Advance tickets are available starting at $18
(plus tax / fee’s) in person at the Montbleu Box Office, by calling (775)588-3515 or online at www.Ticketmaster.com ($21.50 day of show) plus tax/fees.
King Yellowman has an incredible history in Reggae music. His upbringing at the Maxfield Home orphanage in Kingston and being albino in Jamaica were two obstacles that he overcame and went on to be (at one time) the biggest reggae artist since Bob Marley.
After winning a talent contest at Tastee Patties in Kingston, Yellowman went on to excite reggae crowds all over Jamaica and the rest of the world with his boastful and sometimes bodacious lyrics. His ability to ride rhythm and excite a crowd made Yellowman an instant hit in Jamaica. He also began to work with the Ace Sound System in St. Thomas and drew big crowds at his dancehall performances. Later in his career, Yellowman began to spread out and work for a number of different producers, sometimes releasing as many as five albums per year. This led to a recording contract with CBS Records. Yellowman recorded one album with them before he was diagnosed with jaw cancer and was given six months to live. This was in 1986. After surgery, an extended leave of absence from the record industry, Yellowman began his comeback with the song "Blueberry Hill", and his career was re-launched. His first album for RAS came from producer Phillip 'Fatis' Burrell and was called "Yellow Like Cheese". Coincidentally this was the start of a long and fruitful relationship with RAS, Yellowman, RAS and also 'Fatis' and his exterminator production. Yellowman has always been very professional to work with and always a respectful and reliable human being. He has managed to outlive his predicted fate of death and his performances are incredibly lively as he seems to have an unlimited amount of stage energy. We can only hope for the best for Yellowman. He has continued his hard work and his devotion to his family is to be complimented.
Catch this rare and legendary performance on October 26th at Blu Nightclub!
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Award-winning and Juno-nominated recording artists
Andru Branch & Halfway Tree release their much-anticipated fourth
full-length studio album Weather The Storm
on Friday, October 8th, 2021.
Branch’s music is nothing like the new crossover/hip-hop style of reggae. It sounds more like the Marley-inspired tunes all the world has come to know and love...”
~ The Sunday Herald - Kingston, Jamaica
Championing the preservation of authentic roots reggae music and the timeless message of peace, love and unity, the album combines poignant lyrics, haunting melodies, sumptuous harmonies and hypnotic grooves with powerful horn lines, reminiscent of the golden age of reggae. Branch implores humanity to cling to life in a time of desperation with Floydian precision.
Award-winning Canadian recording artist Andru Branch named his band
Halfway Tree after the bustling music district in Kingston, where he has worked with many of Jamaica’s most celebrated musicians. From his Juno-nominated collaboration with members of The Wailers, Branch’s single “Keep On Keepin’ On” was recently named one of Exclaim! Magazine’s “Essential Canadian Reggae Tracks”, alongside Drake and Justin Bieber.
Celebrating 25 years of packed dance floors, Andru Branch & Halfway Tree continue to inspire fans around the globe, promoting equal rights and social justice. Their music is gloriously hypnotic and their message is positively uplifting.
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 This track is a reminder to all to bring forth Jah love amongst each other and within INI!
“Where is Jah Love? “was recorded as a father/daughter duet at Caspa Studio, Kingston Jamaica, under the direction and editorialof Makonnen Blake Hanna
“When I heard the song, I felt the heartbeat of our culture travel from one generation to another,” said Ras Kidus.
Beezher,a singer/songwriter like her father adds, “This song reflects the strength of the roots connection we have and was a dream come true for me!”
Focused on Rastafarian teachings of unity, peace, and love, Jamaican-born singer Ras Kidus and his band perform reggae music following Ras Kidus’ motto: “It is better to get down than to be down”.
His Songs are filled with exciting dance rhythms and spiritually uplifting lyrics.
“Where Is Jah Love?” is now available on all platforms and for DJ’s and radio stations including the dub version.
Watch Official VIDEO Here
Watch Lyric VIDEO Here
Listen Here on iHeartRadio
Listen Here on SPOTIFY
Listen Here on APPLE MUSIC
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www.bionicroots.com
www.beezher.com
All inquiries please contact Stephanie Slade, Bionic Roots PR | 510 302 8734 digitalslade@gmail.com
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Sgt. Remo & Ranking Joe release scorching hot single...DELIVERY SERVICE
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 San Antonio, TX – Sgt. Remo teams up with the iconic veteran deejay Ranking Joe for the scorching hot single...Delivery Service! The single drops everywhere on Friday, September 24, 2021.
Delivery Service is an upbeat, energetic song with superb vocal delivery. The hypnotic riddim was produced by Chilean producer Kutral Dub. “ This single is truly an honor for me” Sgt. Remo states. “I’ve listened to, and respected, Ranking Joe for many years. To be on a track with a true legend in this biz is beyond words. I am just thankful to be here right now, doing what I do.” Sgt. Remo has been on fire in 2021 with a string of excellent releases including Just Getting Started, Cookin’, and Sweet Reggae Music. The Mexican born, Texas-based, reggae artist has been a steady force in American reggae since his debut EP Life is for Living in 2012. Sgt. Remo continues to generate waves capturing the attention of the reggae music industry. He has received increased visibility and placements, not only in the U.S., but in various countries including his native Mexico where he recently completed a 7-city tour. Ranking Joe is a renowned deejay whose history in reggae goes back to the early days of sound system culture where he refined his skills toasting with some legendary sound systems like El Paso Sound System, Ray Symbolic Hi Fi, and King Sturgav. He has recorded over 20 albums for producers like Sir Coxsone Dodd, Sly & Robbie, Joe Gibbs, King Tubby, and many more. Ranking Joe maintains a steady flow of releases to this date with a solid following of reggae music enthusiasts. Sgt. Remo — Official Website // sgt.remo@gmail.comFacebook // Instagram // YouTube Channel Ranking Joe —Spotify // Facebook // Instagram // Apple Music
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Attention Reggae Artists — September Custom e-Blast Special — 52,000 Fans & Industry
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New Album - MEMBERS OF A NEW RACE - From RasMoses - "The Chanting Yogi" |
 This authentic roots reggae was produced by Harry Mo for Yellow Hill Records and is distributed by Rebel Sound Records.
It hits the digital streets on the eve of the
Ethiopian New Year 9.11.21.
Now Available on all Digital Platforms
This full-length album is a rallying call for all people to heed His Imperial Majesty's message that we must become something we have never been, that our environment, education and experience has
ill-prepared us, and we need to take courage and become Members of A New Race ~
not owing our allegiance to nations but to our family in the human community.
From start to finish, the album offers polished Rastafari rootz-reggae music backed by renowned international singers and players of instruments including Harry Mo on keyboards, rhythm guitar and back ground vocals, Erwin Bongo Bertrand, Jahsun Rhymer, and Roosevelt Ras Digital Paquette on drums, Derek Johnson and Lesterfari Simbarashe on lead guitar, and Christina Well on background vocals.
Veteran musicians back RasMoses' unique Fyah Chant style and melodious flows riding one drop, steppahs, African, dance hall and hip hop rhythms.
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FEATURED VIDEOS - Andru Branch and Halfway Tree: WEATHER THE STORM
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PLEASE SIGN PETITION: TOOTS HIBBERT - ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME
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 Please join your voice to all of those petitioning the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to induct the immortal Toots Hibbert
(Dec. 8, 1942 - Sep. 11, 2020), and pass this information on to everyone you know who feels the same way!
This campaign is spearheaded by reggae aficionado Roger Steffens who is a
world-renowned historian of Bob Marley and Reggae Music and Mike Pawka of the Jammin’ Reggae Archives.
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SOMETIMES YOU WIN; SOMETIMES YOU LEARN.
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Richie B's Jamaican Reggae Airplay Charts
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Jamaica Music Countdown — By Richard ‘Richie B’ Burgess
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TOP 25 Dancehall Singles, TOP 25 Reggae Singles and TOP 10 Albums/CD Chart
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This Week in Reggae — and Nubian, Rasta, herb and related history
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| October 14 |
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Lenn Hammond is born in Port Maria, St. Mary, Jamaica. |
| 1950: |
Allan "Skill" Cole, Rasta soccer star, breddah of Bob Marley, is born in Kingston, Jamaica. |
| 1959: |
Junior 'Willow' Wilson is born in Trench Town, Kingston, Jamaica. |
| 1964: |
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. |
| 1977: |
Singer Magano is born Andrea Sonia Sawyers. |
| 1978: |
Marlon Binns is born. |
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Delly Ranks (Delroy Foster) is born in Kingston, Jamaica. |
| 1983: |
Hugh Mundell passes away (shot dead) in Kingston, Jamaica |
| 1988: |
Red Red Wine (UB40) is No. 1 Billboard Pop hit. The song reached No. 34 when the group first released the single in 1984. It is written by Neil Diamond. |
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Chieko Beauty is born. |
| 1993: |
African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela and South African President F.W. de Klerk are jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their work to end apartheid and establish nonracial democracy in South Africa. |
| October 16 |
| 1952: |
Brinsley Forde [Aswad; vocals/guitar] is born in Guyana. |
| 1973: |
Producer Lloyd James Jr. aka John John is born as the son of Lloyd James aka King Jammy. |
| 1984: |
Desmond Tutu, black South African Anglican Archbishop, is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. |
| 2006: |
Some artistes get Order of Distinction during National Honours and Awards ceremony at King's House.
Recipients of the OD (Commander class)
- Singer/songwriter Bob Andy
- Musician/producer Asley 'Grub' Cooper
- Lennie Little-White, who directed Andy in the 1978 movie Children of Babylon
- Recipients of the OD (Officer class)
- Singer/musician Boris Gardiner
- Record producer Lloyd 'King Jammys' James
- Singer/songwriter Ernie Smith
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