John Legend ft. Benks - If You’re Out There remix
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Everyone’s “going green.” We’re glad you’re taking action too! Our grandchildren and their children will thank us for living more sustainably. Let’s start now. Check out Kingston 11’s remix of John Legend’s “If You’re Out There” featuring Benks.
Rihanna and Assassin a.k.a. Agent Sasco - Rude Boy Remix
Assassin a.k.a. Agent Sasco has had a great start for 2010, his latest project being a remix of Rihanna’s “Rude Boy” produced by Boardhouse Records. The remix has Rihanna singing on a reggae beat and Assassin bringing the “Rude Boy” element to it.
REGGAE SUPERSTAR BUJU BANTON NOMINATED FOR TRIO OF 2010 INTERNATIONAL REGGAE & WORLD MUSIC AWARDS
Recording Artist Of The Year, Best Album for Rasta Got Soul, Best Crossover Song
Banton and the Gargamel Music family sincerely thank IRAWMA founder Mr. Martin Ephraim, the entire IRAWMA staff, and of course, the fans for the love and continued support at this time. The 29th Annual International Reggae & World Music Awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 2nd at York College Performing Arts Center in Jamaica (Queens), New York. Fans may cast ballots online at the official awards website: www.IRAWMA.com.
CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR BUJU BANTON NOW!!!
In other Buju Banton music news, the one-off single, ”Time And A Place” (John John) on the scorching Coming In From The Cold riddim has skyrocketed to #1 on both the New York Top 30 Reggae Chart and South Florida Top 25 Reggae Chart. The album Rasta Got Soul is currently #2on both the New York Top 20 Albums Chart and the South Florida Top 15 Albums Chart. The new“Optimistic Soul” single (plus bonus instrumental) will be released digitally on March 23rd.For up-to-date insider information about Buju Banton, simply log on:
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SOLO BANTON ‘WALK LIKE RASTA’ ALBUM OUT NOW!!
“WALK LIKE RASTA” the long awaited album by the UK’s rising star SOLO BANTON is officially OUT NOW!!Introducing Indielove.ca Radio
100% Canadian independent music playlist!!!!
In a radio market, overloaded with repetitive music, saturated with American artists and predictable content, there is finally another option for Canadian music fans. Indielove.ca has been unapologetically spinning 100% Canadian content since it’s inception in 2007, and has never looked back. Launched on Canada Day in 2007, Indie Love (indielove.ca) now has some 3,000 acts ranging from country to hip-hop on its roster, and is one of the fastest growing destinations online for Canadian content. Operating outside the confines of commercial radio, Indielove.ca has the freedom, and the balls to spin whatever it wants, whenever it wants, and has become the fastest growing outlet for emerging Canadian artists, venues, promoters, and fans alike. With a wide array of edgy and provocative hosts and shows, Indielove.ca is quickly proving that you don’t need to be ordinary to be extraordinary. Forget everything you know about traditional broadcasting, the future of Canadian radio is here.
We are dedicated wholeheartedly to developing a Canadian scene which is accessible to artists, promoters, venues and indie fans. With Indielove.ca as the cornerstone of an entire movement, we plan to initiate several projects in 2010 which will promote all genres of Canadian independent music. We recognize that our music is our culture, and our developing sound is very regional. Promoting and sharing our music can only be a benefit to Canada. Join us in exploring and developing our rich musical heritage!
Some of our shows and DJs:
Frank Le Voix - Urban Indie Show - Saturdays 6pm to 9pm
Born in Montreal, Frank is a song writer, vocalist and producer. He buys cds off the street and plays them on line. Levoix gives Canadian independent artists an outlet get their music heard, representing the worst and the best that Canada’s urban scene has to offer.
No Flaw Reggae – Thursday 7pm – 9pm EST
Raised in Kingston, Jamaica MC Flawless grew up exposed to music from an early age. He would find himself laying in bed at nights listening to the distant sound systems riveting hard driving beats and vocals into his young physic. Artist like Israel vibrations, Burning Spear, Bob Marley, Marcia Griffith, Buju Banton, Sizzla, Garnet Silk, Bounty Killa, Beenie Man and so many more fueled his passion for music. No doubt, there were tuff times. He felt that change could be made with the music. So was inspired to form an idea hence putting meaning to F.L.A..W.L.E.S.S which means; facilitating love amongst worthless lives especially societies scum’s.
Coming to Canada a country known not only for just the cold, Great Lakes and moose but also for the humanitarianism that lives in its citizens. “Since I was always hearing Jamaican reggae artist I was instantly surprised that Canada had reggae scene.” Search after search proved that there are so many talented reggae artists across Canada. So many of them said they left to find greener pastures because there music wasn’t getting exposed. Flawless knew he could help, for he saw no flaw in the music. The answer was simple; find them a home, a place to express their unique experience.
Born and raised in Barbados, Dj Sabu immigrated to Montreal where he founded his own sound system “Love Rock Sound”. Then he migrated to Toronto and attended Trebas Institute and studied Audio Engineering to better his craft. While working as a sales representative at Steve’s Music store and spinning at local bars he came upon an opportunity to work with Indie Love Radio. “Accepting the position with gratitude and the love for music I can only look forward for a bright future for Indie Love radio and the Canadian music industry. Love and respect goes out to all Canadian artist, producers, managers, and whoever loves, feels, respects, and breathes music. JAH Bless!”
Who is ROMAIN VIRGO?
VP Records has a new release that we feel will change the face of Reggae Music. Our Artist Romain Virgo will be releasing his introduction EP in March and debut album in May. In 2007 singer Romain Virgo, then just 17 years old, made history as the youngest person to win Digicel Rising Stars, this TV talent competition is the equivalent to the U.S. American Idol. Romain clinched the contest with his rollicking interpretation of Stevie Wonder’s “Sir Duke”, which earned rave reviews from the judges and a standing ovation from the studio audience. Romain also won the hearts of the TV viewers with his good-natured humility and robust vocals, which evoke the essence of revered soul stars Sam Cooke, Otis Redding and Marvin Gaye. He is currently enrolled at Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston while he pursues his music dream. Surrounded by poverty and violence Romain pushes forward for a better future, a better Jamaica and a better world. Romain represents a positive side of Reggae. A genre that has been plagued by various negative images and themes; Romain writes his own songs and wants his music to make a difference worldwide. He recognizes the power that music has over people and wants to use his power to evoke good.
Barbadian Dancehall, Hip-Hop Artist Vizion Readies New Album And Single For 2010
Barbados Singer/Songwriter Vizion, Set to Release New Album and Single in 2010.
Singer/songwriter and Dancehall/Hip-Hop artist, Vizion is set to release his debut album “All or Nothing” in the Fall of 2010, with the first single “Stunnin’” due in March.
Oliver Louis Gale, 23, is from the island of Barbados (home of Rihanna, Shontelle, Jaicko, Vita…). Having a Barbadian father and an English mother, he has an original look. His conscious mind, unique vocal style and delivery, have been the driving force behind his music which has become a fusion of R&B, Hip Hop, Reggae and Dancehall. His innate sense of social awareness and his appreciation of different genres of music allow him to explore various avenues in the music industry mixing an original blend of melody and lyrics. Introducing VIZION.
Since returning to Barbados in 2009 from Bristol University in the UK, where he obtained an Honours degree in Business Management, Vizion has been working with local producers, including Hit Island Records, to compile a demo album of original work.
Vizion was greatly influenced at a very early age by The Jamaican Dance Hall genre (Including such artists as: Sean Paul, Beenie Man and Bounty Killer). In 2001, at 14, Vizion began emulating the sounds of his favorite artists recording on his personal computer. These samples soon found their way to many of his friends and eventually to House Party DJ’s. In 2003, during his time at boarding school in Canada, Vizion began to explore his musical diversity and ventured into the genre of Rap/Hip Hop. He soon realized that by fusing the two genres together he could create a unique sound which he is known for to date. On his return to Barbados in 2006 he was introduced to KB Sharp of Hit Island Records, a union which led to his first studio recording and Hit Song – “Girl I Need You” in 2007, produced by Hit Island Records. During his university years Vizion became involved with the underground Hip Hop circuit and continued his performances at clubs and bars around the UK, opening for artists such as Tinchy Stryder.
As a result of the success of his new Hit song, Vizion soon began performing in Barbados at some of the island’s most prestigious events: ‘Reggae on the Hill’ with the likes of: Buju Banton, Sizzla, Beres Hammond, ‘Reggae on the Beach’ with the likes of: Tessanne Chin, Baby Cham, Wayne Wonder, ‘The Kensington Oval’ with the likes of: Anthony B, Frankie Paul, Stephen Marley and at various local night clubs, in collaboration with other local artists. During this time Vizion recorded and performed with a variety of regional artists including Ayana John, Roache Killa and Buggy. By the end of 2007 the video for “Girl I Need You” was released. The video was produced by Lucid Entertainment and co-produced and managed by Vizion himself.
In 2008, Vizion was nominated at the Barbados Music awards in three categories, including Best New artist and Best Reggae artist. With an Honours degree under his belt and with the evolution of himself as an artist underway, Vizion is working everyday on his musical development, and is determined to make his dream of becoming an internationally recognized recording artist come true.
“All or Nothing” the album in stores this fall, the single “Stunnin’” out in March.
Assassin a.k.a. Agent Sasco – The New Performance King
Assassin has secured his place as one of dancehalls best stage performers. This was evident at the recent staging of Pepsi Rebel Salute where he closed the show.
Thousands of patrons waited in the morning sun for Agent Sasco to take the stage. It was not until 8:25 am that Assassin, dressed in full khaki, took the stage to deliver yet another splendid performance. He had fans singing along to hits like Hand to mouth, Wha Do Dem Guy Deh,Priority, Almighty Protect to name a few.
Stage show fans have shown that Assassin performance is the type of performance that is appreciated and should be expected from top artist of his caliber. Too long they have been shortchanged by artists who choose to do two lines of each song then “Pull Up” or “Dash Whey Dat” to the patrons’ disgust as they really never get to hear the songs performed but only to be teased.
Assassin has grown over the years, and with growth come maturity and Agent Sasco is the product of such. Agent Sasco is an extension of Assassin that focuses more on the issues in society. He has been giving excellent performances even receiving and extended round of applause after his recent performance at Sting 2009 and proved to be the “Real Big Man” at Guinness Sounds of Greatness.
Beyonce’s threat to Trinidad Carnival, Obama gets hated on, Wycef cries, MadLinx & DJPower “Outta Control Radio” this week’s show!!!
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THIS WEEK’S SHOW MAD LINX AND DJ POWER SUPPORT HAITI RELIEF, BEYONCE’S THREAT TO TRINIDAD CARNIVAL, JAYSON WILLIAMS GETS SENTENCED SORT OF, AND OBAMA GETS HATED ON! PLUS NEW MUSIC FROM TREY SONGZ, GUCCI MAN, SNOOP DOGG FT. JAY-Z AND MORE!! LISTEN LIVE NOW @ WWW.OUTTACONTROLRADIO.COM |
SPRAGGA BENZ (from SHOTTAS) & super-producer Salaam Remi team up. (New Videos)
Spragga Benz from the classic movie ‘SHOTTAS’ is back!
check out the video of him re-introducing himself and the other of behind the scenes footage from his video.
Video for every song on the way.
South Rakkas Crew - The Stimulus Package
It’s finally here, the big New Years present from Alex G and Dow Jones! Featuring vocals from Capeton, Killa Queenz, Deerhoof (!?) and a host of other new & unknown rippers – YES! Grab it all for free below!!!
And lookout for some bonus tracks coming in the next few days…
Seriously, what’s better then free?
GET THE FREE ALBUM… HERE
BUJU RETAINS FLORIDA SUPER LAWYER DAVID OSCAR MARKUS
- Top Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Maintains Reggae Star’s Innocence -
Gargamel Music, Inc. is pleased to announce that top federalcriminal defense attorney, David Oscar Markus, has officially been retained to defend four-time Grammy-nominated Reggae icon, Buju Banton, against the trumped-up drug charges currently being levied against him by the United States government.
“Buju is innocent - plain and simple,” declares Markus. “He was set up from the jump by some evil people trying to take advantage of his trusting and honest character. We are all looking forward to getting him out of prison so that he can move forward with his stellar music career.”
Mr. Markus is a Magna Cum Laude Harvard Law graduate who kicked off his high profile legal career as an Assistant Federal Public Defender in Miami. His overwhelmingly successful private practice, Markus Law (www.markuslaw.com), focuses primarily on federal criminal cases at both the trial and appellate levels.Prestigious attorney resource guide, Chambers and Partners, says David Oscar Markus “is a man who gets consistently great results… When he walks into a room the US Attorney’s office winces as he puts them to the test every step of the way.” TheNational Law Review says, “David is a reincarnation of the old time great criminal defense attorneys.”
The nationally recognized litigator has also consistently been named one of the top lawyers in the country by Florida Super Lawyers (2006 - 2009); Florida Trend (2008 - 2009); Daily Business Review’s 5th Annual Most Effective Lawyers (2009); Top Lawyers In South Florida (2002 - 2009);South Florida Legal Guide (2002 - 2008); Best Lawyers In America (2007 - 2008).
Early Tuesday morning, US Marshalls transferred Buju Banton to a jail facility in Tampa. He is scheduled to appear in US District Court for the Middle District Of Florida on Thursday. Meanwhile, sales of Banton’s Grammy-nominated album, Rasta Got Soul, have continued to increase in the four weeks since his incarceration. A documentary-style music video for new single “Optimistic Soul”will begin circulating in the coming weeks.
For up-to-date insider information about Buju Banton, simply log on:
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VP Records is set to release Henry “Junjo” Lawes Volcano Eruption on February 16, 2010
VP Records is proud to announce the release of Volcano Eruption. Henry “Junjo” Lawes’ was one of the most influential producers of the early Dancehall era. This album features hits from Singers and Deejays that shaped Reggae music into the multicultural genre we know today.Volcano Eruption is comprised of some of the most veritable and significant hits in Reggae Music.
This 2 CD/DVD package includes 40 tracks from a variety of celebrated artists that worked with “Junjo” Lawes’ Volcano Label. On the singers side is the exceptional Barrington Levy’s “Prison Oval Rock” and “21 Girl Salute” with production by Junjo and The Roots Radics; the most sought after band of the early Dancehall period. Continuing with the singers is Junior Reid’s“Lover’s Affair,” Little John’s “Dancehall Style,” Cocoa Tea’s “Lost My Sonia” and the remarkable Wailing Souls “Fire House Rock.” The Deejay side of the album opens with the advance styling of Ringo’s “Flash It Inna E.” Eek-A-Mouse, the Deejay that introduced the singjay style is present with his hit tunes “Wah-Do-Dem and “Anarexol.” The album is filled with classic tunes from the man known as King Yellow; Yellowman’s “Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt” and “Zungguzungguguzungguzeng,” the skillful Josey Wales “Woola Woope,” and the Deejay that influenced all other female Deejays, Sister Nancy’s “Dance Pon The Corner.” These are just a few of the tunes that make this deluxe album a must have. Volcano Eruption is a journey through a pivotal period in Reggae music history that should not be ignored.
The Volcano label represents a crossroads of roots reggae and contemporary dancehall. Henry “Junjo” Lawes, The Roots Radics, High Times Band and innovative engineer Hopeton “Scientist” Brown are responsible for the Volcano sound that dominated reggae and solidified the genre’s global appeal from 1980 to 1985. This album is the ultimate tribute to the man behind Volcano; covering the key artists, big hits and rarities that created the legend. The package also includes a newly created 45 minute DVD documentary chronicling the label, sound system and its large roster of artists. Plus a 30 minute vintage dancehall session of the Volcano Posse in Jamaica, WI circa 1984.
Flow 93.5FM’s Spex Presents : VP, Greensleeves & 17 North Parade Sampler Vol.1 - direct download link
Flow 93.5FM’s Riddim Track Master Spex Presents…
-VP, Greensleeves & 17 North Parade Sampler Vol. 1 -
Featuring a selection of tracks featured on recent and upcoming releases from VP (www.vprecords.com), Greensleeves (www.greensleeves.net) & 17 North Parade (www.17northparade.com). The mix includes new + vintage songs featured on newly released or upcoming re-issues and compilations. Featuring songs from Sanchez, Beres Hammond, Mavado, Elephant Man, Tarrus Riley, Chuck Fenda, Vybz Kartel, Sister Nancy, Barrington Levy, Dennis Brown, Cocoa Tea & many more.
STREAM OR DOWNLOAD THE MIX ON HIS SITE:
http://www.riddimtrackworld.com/
DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK
http://riddimtrackworld.com/podcastfeeds/Spex_vp_podcast2.xml
BRAND NEW: SEAN PAUL MIXTAPE-The Odyssey
SEAN PAUL - THE ODYSSEY Mixtape
http://www.sendspace.com/file/qx7xit
Sean Paul ‘Hold My Hand’ video
http://www.allseanpaul.com/video/sean-paul-hold-my-hand/
‘Imperial Blaze’ in stores NOW
Tiger Woods and SANCHEZ mp3 free download
ON FEBUARY 9, 2010 VP RECORDS PRESENTS THE RETURN OF SANCHEZ WITH HIS NEWEST ALBUM NOW AND FOREVER
Now and Forever features 15 new Sanchez tracks, produced by Donovan Germain of Penthouse Recordings. This is by far Sanchez’s best work to date. Along with delivering the sound that he is known for, the majority of this album contains original songs from Sanchez.
The first single from Now and Forever is “Longing To Come Home” on the Protect & Serve riddim, it is currently climbing the US world & reggae charts. “Won’tSurrender” touches on the controversial subject matter of infidelity and what an untrusting companion goes through in this situation. On the song “What Do I Have To Say,” Sanchez is trying to capture the attention of a woman that he is attracted to. “Release the Property” is about the elusive quality that the one you’re pursuing possesses. Sanchez goes on to explain the elements that draws him to a woman. The songs “Who Am I Without You,” “Extraordinary” and the title track‘Now and Forever’ displays the loving and sensitivity that proves why Sanchez is one of the most beloved Lovers Rock Singers in Reggae Music. NOW AND FOREVER is classic Sanchez.
Born Kevin Anthony Jackson, Sanchez grew up in the Stony Hill and Waterhouse sections of Kingston, Jamaica. Like many of the island’s vocal legends, his first singing experience was in church; specifically St. Catherine parish’s Rehobth Epostlic Church. Sanchez is a Reggae legend and is known for remaking various hit songs. His gift for crooning romantic lyrics over hard edged dancehall riddims has earned him numerous hits throughout his career. Spanning over two decades, 15 plus albums and legions fans; the veteran recording artist and consummate performer is back.
BUJU BANTON’S RASTA GOT SOUL NOMINATED FOR GRAMMY
Documentary-Style Video For New Single “Optimistic Soul” To Drop Early 2010 -
Since its release, the album has received rave reviews from an array of international media outlets including Billboard, Exclaim!, Hip-Hop Weekly and All Music Guide, who called the album an “instant classic.” Project highlights include “Magic City,” “I Rise,” “A Little Bit Of Sorry,” “Rastafari,” “Sense Of Purpose” featuring Bunny Rugs of Third World and “Bedtime Story” featuring Wyclef. A documentary-style video for the new single“Optimistic Soul” will be released next month.
This prestigious Grammy nod for Rasta Got Soul is the artist’s official fourth. Banton was previously acknowledged by the Recording Academy for his albums Too Bad (2007)Friends for Life (2004) and Inna Heights(1999).
Empire ISIS - Participate
Montreal’s international Gangstress, Empire ISIS, is letting loose “Participate”, another hot track & video from her latest album “Brand New Style”. Hitting the charts and getting some serious attention after being placed on MTV’s The Hills , The City and ABC Family’s Make It or Break It. Participate is a track you won’t soon forget. Check it out on iTunes and EmpireISIS.com.
X-FACTA - Ghetto Legend
The following track is by new and upcoming deejay/producer X-FACTA out
of Portmore Jamaica.
This is a track entitled Ghetto Legend on the Morris Code Production,
which is a conscious tune about the harsh reality of the jamaican ghetto.
FOUR TIME GRAMMY NOMINATED REGGAE STAR BUJU BANTON WRAPS HISTORIC RASTA GOT SOUL US TOUR IN THE SUNSHINE STATE
Music Video For New Single “Optimistic Soul” Documents Final Leg Of Outing -
Gargamel Music, Inc. is proud to announcethat four-time Grammy nominated Reggae icon Buju Banton successfully wrapped the final leg of his Rasta Got Soul US Tour with a string of successful dates in the Sunshine State last week. The roots rocking revue, which featured opening acts Gramps Morgan of Morgan Heritage, vocalists Nikki Burt and Angel Shalome, plus special guest Wayne Wonder, steered its way into Florida for five stellar performances in Melbourne, Jacksonville, Tampa, Miami and Orlando.
In just seven short but eventful weeks, Banton, backed by his Shiloh Band, played jam packed venues in Philadelphia, Bladensburg, Providence, New Haven, Portland, Boston, Rochester,Newark, Charlotte, Norfolk, Ann Arbor, Cincinnati, Columbus, Denver, Aspen, Berkeley, San Francisco, Santa Rosa, Los Angeles, San Diego, Albuquerque, Dallas, Austin, Houston andAtlanta. Despite the misguided efforts to derail his musical movement, Buju Banton’s Rasta Got Soul US Tour proved unstoppable with nearly 30,000 fans attending 32 shows across the country, making it the biggest-selling Reggae tour of the year.
The last few days of the Rasta Got Soul US Tour also served as the perfect backdrop to lens an accompanying video clip for Buju’s rousing new single “Optimistic Soul” and a special behind-the- scenes documentary short entitled This Is Buju Banton. Gargamel Music partnered with esteemed Atlanta-based photographer/videographer Zach Wolfe (www.zachwolfe.com), who simultaneously shot and directed both projects guerrilla style.
Meanwhile, the Florida chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) publicly chided the gay community for trying to silence Buju Banton for “Boom Bye Bye,” a twenty-year-old song that he does not promote, perform or profit from today. “It is disheartening that some of our colleagues in the gay and lesbian equality movement have embraced censorship as a tactic,” begins the official statement recently printed in the Op Ed section of the Miami Herald. “This is terribly short-sighted: Giving the government the power to censor messages it thinks are dangerous never advances the cause of equality and freedom.” READ COMPLETE ACLU STATEMENT HERE!