Jumat, 28 Oktober 2011

Dubtonic KRU

Born to a place that is known for breeding and cultivating musicians, "Jubba" originates from the South Central part of Jamaica. It was clear at a very young age that music ran through his veins, when he began singing and playing on pots and pans around his home. By the time "Jubba" finished high school he was already performing on professional stages and taking every opportunity to play music. After high school, he made a move to solidify his career as a musician by enrolling in the Edna Manley College of Visual & Performing Arts. Coming from different parts of Jamaica, the members of Dubtonic Kru, individually have been exposed to a variety of musical genres over the years. The founding members of Dubtonic Kru are Deleon “Jubba” White and Strickland “Stone” Stone, a dynamic Drum & Bass duo who, over the years have contributed to the development of modern Roots Reggae with their unique sound and approach that intertwines Jubba’s mesmorizing Reggae/Jazz Fusion drumming with Stone’s groovy, yet pulsating bass lines. The Kru has gained about a decade and a half of experience from touring and or recording with the legendary likes of Max Romeo, U-Roy, Burning Spear, The Mighty Diamonds as well as modern day artistes such as Bushman, Junior Kelly, Richie Spice, Lutan Fyah and Voicemail to name a few… One of the significant milestones in their careers was the composition of the “I Swear” rhythm, a rhythm that took the Reggae arena by storm, which featured Chuck Fenda’s “I Swear” and Richie Spice’s "Marijuana” to name a few. The Kru became a more complete music machine with the addition of longtime friend and versatile guitarist Jallanzo, who also added his strong vocal ability as well a young and very talented Luke Dixon on work stations. Another turning point of the group’s dynamic came with the addition of very unique and powerful singer to round out the already electrifying dub compositions with some- times spoken words by Jubba. Kamau, “the Quiet Warrior”, who already has one album and two popular singles to his credit “Sight a Revolution” and “Goodbye Babe” under the Island Treasure label, brings a revolutionary voice to the Kru. Their songs and spoken words are consciously thought provoking, while their rhythm/dub section walks through the passage of time with a gritty sound that rolls stones and breaks fences. This past summer, 2009, Dubtonic Kru once again stepped out on European soil, The Kru bonded with audiences through remarkable performances and further solidified their place in the Music Industry. Dubtonic Kru is dedicated to raising the bar and keeping it interestingly spontaneous. Stay tuned!

Dub Spencer & Trance Hill


The new heroes of the spaghetti western are from Switzerland! They are riding their monster dub through the urban jungle of the 21st century! Since 2003 DUB SPENCER & TRANCE HILL has been part of the European Dub scene. In 2006 the German label with cult status „Echo Beach"(Dub Syndicate, Seeed, King Tubby...) signed DUB SPENCER & TRANCE HILL and released their first album „Nitro" which received critical acclaim. The influential German Reggae magazine „Riddim" voted „Nitro" „Dub Album of the month", and compares the Band with the legendary "Dub Syndicates". Dub Spencer & Trance Hill played over a hundred club- and festivalshows, including Summerjam Köln, Reggae Summer Chiemsee, Telerama Dub Festival Paris, Fusion Festival, Gurten Festival, Jazzfestival Willisau and Schaffhausen, Weedbeat Reggae Festival, Reeds Reggae Festival and many more. Press Quotations: „.... psychedelic Reggae...highly addictive. " "This is out of sight! The drums sound fantastically original, the bass reminds of Bill Laswell, their combination of trance and dub is unique!" "It is amazing how Dub Spencer & Trance Hill use the elements of Dub to take wild rides into the distance"

Dr. Ring Ding

Dr. Ring Ding.. a.k.a. Richie Senior was born in 1970 in Münster, Germany to a multi-cultural and musical household. His introduction to music began with singing along with his family and learning a variety of instruments. From 1987 on he played the trombone in the horn section of ..El Bosso & die Ping Pongs.., one of Germanys most famous Ska bands and the only one of its time which sang in German. From this experience he came to love Jamaican music. .. Around Christmas of 1992 Richie formed his own band, ..Dr. Ring Ding & the Senior Allstars... Over the next ten years they would release five albums, numerous singles and two albums as the backing band for ..Doreen Shaffer (JA).. and ..Lord Tanamo (JA).., and in doing so made their mark on the international Ska scene. .. ..Dr. Ring Ding.. is a popular live performer, studio musician, arranger and producer in many different music genres such as Swing, Rhythm & Blues, Chanson, Hip Hop, and Punk, but, above all, in Reggae, Dancehall and Ska. .. His cooperation with German Reggae producer ..HP Setter.. was immortalized on the solo dub album ..Big Tings.. and on the compilation ..Riddim In Exile... His work with the Rock crossover band ..H-Blockx.. secured him a hit with the tune ..Ring Of Fire.., which went to number 13 on the German charts (respectively number 9 in the Austrian Charts) in the summer of 2000. Further collaborations with ..H-Blockx.. followed; among others on the title track of their album ..Get In The Ring (2002).., which boxing world champion ..Sven Ottke.. selected as his entrance music. .. ..Dr. Ring Ding.. has also made spectacular contributions to single selections for national and international producers: ..Doctors Darling (Germaica Records).. went to the top 20 of the German Black Music Charts at the end of 2002, was released in Jamaica and found its way on the VP-label's "Riddim Driven - Doctor's Darling Compilation", and the German language ..Vom Vatter (Germaica Records).. appeared on numerous Reggae compilations. .. ..Dr. Ring Ding.. has performed live all over Europe and North America (and also did shows in Asia). He has appeared alongside many veterans of Jamaican music (..Bob Andy, Doreen Shaffer, Phyllis Dillon, Hopeton Lewis, Derrick Morgan.. and ..Dennis Alcapone.., just to name a few), and has played in the horn section of the New York Ska band ..The Toasters.. on several USA- and European tours. .. 2004 saw him tour the United States and Canada twice as a part of the infamous ..Ska Mob 2004.., performing alongside Washington DC's own ..Eastern Standard Time.. and his longtime pal ..King Django... .. In the november of 2005, he had the pleasure and the privilege to play the trombone at eight shows in Europe for the ..Skatalites.., world famous "inventors" of Ska music... .. Television and radio appearances in Germany, Spain, France, Hungary, The Netherlands and the US have helped spread the positive vibes that emanate from ..Dr. Ring Ding... As a deejay, singer and/or trombonist, he has appeared on a great number of albums from international Ska, Reggae, Rock and Hip Hop artists, such as: ..Stubborn Allstars (New York), Soul Kid Click (New York), Curse (Germany), Adjusters (Chicago), H-Blockx (Germany), Toasters (New York), Dog Eat Dog (Washington, DC), Italo Reno & Germoney (Germany), Spook & the Guay (France).. and many more .. Additionally he has appeared as deejay or MC with famous sound systems all over Europe, the USA and Russia. .. In brief, ..Dr. Ring Ding.. lives music, particularly the music of Jamaica! As one of the first performers in Germany who bridge the Ska and Reggae scenes, he has opened many ears and hearts for the Good Vibes of his favorite sounds

Influences
Anything I listen to really influences me in one way or another. What I like, I try to include, what I don't like, I try to exclude. The fact that I like and listen to a lot of different music types such as Latin, Classical, Country and Western, Blues, Swing, Chanson, Rock, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Funk, Soul, World Music et al definitely influences the way I look at and perform Ska and Reggae. .. The Ska style is influenced by the recordings of the originators - the bands and musicians and producers that started the sound in early sixties Jamaica such as the Skatalites, the Supersonics, Desmond Dekker, Toots Hibbert, Bob Marley, Justin Hinds, Lord Creator, Winston Francis, Prince Buster, Coxsone Dodd, Duke Reid and many more... .. The Deejay/Dancehall/Rub-A-Dub styles of the originators and eighties-performers are another strong influence. The range of people spanning from I Roy, U Brown, Dillinger and Prince Far-I to Josey Wales, Yellowman and later Cutty Ranks, as well as the Britain based Tippa Irie, Daddy Freddy and Macka B


Don Carlos Reggae

Don Carlos (born Euvin Spencer), Legendary Reggae Artist - Born and raised in one of the most deprived regions of Western Kingston, Jamaica. A district notoriously known as Waterhouse, which incidentally is also the musical spawning ground for many of Reggae's greatest ever talents, such as King Tubby, Black Uhuru, The Jays, Junior Reid, and King Jammy, to name a few.


Don Carlos started his singing career in 1965 in conjunction with other artists and quickly moved on to creating solo singles. In 1972, Don moved into a trio as one of the original contributors of Black Uhuru, alongside other founding members, Garth Dennis who later went on to joining the Wailing Souls, and Derrick Ducky Simpson. Two years after the trio's groundbreaking debut, the group split in different directions and Don continued to pursue a solo career.
Within three years, developing his song writing and grooming his distinctive vocal style, Suffering was released in May 1981. This strong release took the industry by storm, courtesy of a heavy roots and culture flavored showcase for the Negus Roots label. 

This album was a massive hit in Africa, selling in unprecedented numbers. At this time, he worked alongside Gold, his co-writer, and back up vocalist. Together, they brought through such timeless creations as Harvest Time, Day to Day Living, Them Never Know A Natty Dread Have Credentials, between 1980 to 1984. Don continued on with more releases including Laser Beam, Raving Tonight, Never Run Away, Just A Passing Glance, Ghetto Living, and Deeply Concerned.

During the eighties, Don was a popular artist in the Dance Hall scene with numerous top ten hits between 1982 - 1985, such as: Late Night Blues, Nice Time Tonight, Dice Cup, Hog & Goat, I'm Not Getting Crazy, Fight Fight Fight, Traveling, Laser Beam, Johnny Big Mouth and Spread Out. Don is still churning out solid, melodic roots reggae. Other titles in his rich catalogue include Roots and Culture, Pure Gold, Spread Out, Plantation, Slow Down Vol.3, Prophecy, Firehouse Clash, Ras Portraits, Head to Head, Jah Light, Live in San Francisco (2002), and Special Edition to name a few.

There's an old saying in the music industry that claims: What goes around, comes back around. In Don's case, a request from Duckie for Don to continue his former role as lead vocalist in a rejuvenated Black Uhuru reunion resulted in another strong Black Uhuru album - Now. 1989 marked the reunion of the original vocal trio with Don, Garth and Duckie. After six years- 1989-1994 - and four albums, singing lead for Black Uhuru in the studio, and on the road, Don again went back to his solo career. His other titles with Black Uhuru include Mystical Truths, Iron Storm and Strong. All of these four albums are classics with Don up front on lead vocals. In addition, each of four titles were nominated for Grammy Awards.

After the Black Uhuru reunion, Don continued to show his inspiration thorugh his albums Changes, Ease Up, Seven Days A Week, Groove Wtih Me and Live in San Francisco. During this time Don kept on touring and in the new millennium he joined forces with the California based Reggae Angels for four years. He continues to tour the world successfully with his band, DUB VISION.

Deva Bratt

In 2007, the world acclaimed WAR FACTORY, Deva Bratt, shook the dancehall with intense lyrical content, and hits like “Bungle a Gyal”, and “Bag a Talking/ Gussy Clarke”. The deejay is most notably remembered for a lyrical war erupting between himself and 3 other dancehall artists. Mr.“Actually! Factually!” born in Kingston Jamaica, musical wheels have been turning long before 2007, the year that without being signed to an official recording deal, Deva Bratt delivered two 1 international hits, “Bungle a Gyal” and “Bag a Talking/Gussy Clarke”. However in 2008 the Deejay’s career was challenged with ridicule and controversy. Like a phoenix rising out of the ashes, Deva Bratt continues overcome adversity and maintains skill, star status, popularity, and respect. Deva Bratt founded "Portmore Empire" along with artiste Nuclear, Shawn Storm, Doza Medicine, Black Rhyno, First Lady Omeil, Vybz Kartel, and the late great Craig Dennis. With tune after tune of lyrical fire, Deva Bratt has proved to be one of the most sought, and talented deejays in the business. Deva Bratt has performed and colaborated with the ever popular Mad Cobra, Frisco Kidd, and has also combined his artistry talents with hot reggae artists like I-Wayne, Gyptian and BascomX. In 2009 Deva Bratt Linked Up With Dj Stunna and Must Rich Records and is now working on building back his career as one of the premiere dance hall acts in the world, alot of people are waiting for the album and they won't be disappointed in 2009 alot of new singles and alot of promotions will be done. Krucial Konflict and Must Rich Records alongside Weed City Entertainment will make this possible keep posted for the latest on DEVA's Career....


Sumber : https://www.facebook.com/pages/Deva-Bratt/113630878663247

Determine

Determine was born Rohan Alexander Bennett in 1972 in Annotto Bay, St. Mary, Jamaica. A bright student, he excelled in accounts and home economics but decided to follow his heart and pursue a musical career in Kingston... He began performing on the Jamaican sound system circuit and he soon managed to reach such popularity that he won the Rockers award for best new deejay in 1995. His recording career was off to a great start with his debut single "Lion in Zion" being released on the King Jammys label. He then followed that with local hits like "Dem No Know Love", "Burn Up" and "Selassie I". However, it was when Determine teamed up with Beenie Man to record "Kette Drum" for the Digital B label that he achieved his first major international dancehall smash hit - a tune that was number one in Jamaica and throughout the reggae world... The following year (1996), this talented bobo-chanter reinforced his high profile as he continued to unleash a succession of tough dancehall 45s like "Live Wire", "Time Like This" "Who", "What Dem A Think", "Welcome Shaka Zulu", "I Shall Not", and "If A Nevah Jah". His first self-production "More and More", released on his own Zulu Productions/ Matches Box label went to a number one position in Canada - and "Hands in the Air", was a number one tune in Bermuda. His debut album "Rock the World" was released on, VP Records/ Digital B Records in 1996. .. Determine has continued to release a seemingly non-stop flow of popular singles over the last five years and has recorded for all the top producers in Jamaica. Of particular note are tracks like "Zion Hill", "Frustration", "Full a Hype". This has given him a deserved rating of one of the top bobo dread artists, alongside Capleton, Anthony B, Sizzla and Jah Mason. Determines album "Freedom Chant" a set which compiled many of his biggest hits and was released by Brickwall Records in 1999 was very successful. .. Determine has toured, Holland, Switzerland, Paris, Amsterdam, England and many other European countries and have also performed in many of the US States. Throughout his engagements he visited the Third Eye Studio during his short visit to the UK in September 2001 and recorded one track produced by Rootsman entitled "Let's Be Friends". He then returned in December 2001 and recorded another anthem; this one entitled "Redemption Chant". "Let's Be Friends" is contained on Rootsman's "New Testament" album. Since then determine has recorded and released 2 albums and a host of singles, Unity album in 2003 an album that feature 6 songs from Norris Man and 6 songs from determine hence the name Unity it was released on the Brickwall Label, the other was a breath taking album produce and release on the Zulu/Matches Box label in 2005. .. Determine is presently on an eternal rise once again with his own Label and studio plus a brand new album, release date TBA, and several upcoming shows locally and internationally, the fire is blazing once again with new single Make Love, which was produced by his own label Matches Box Production, climbing the charts and his combination with Mr. G, Rasta ballhead, taking over the dancehall and radio waves we can expect the energy and fun filled performances that his growing fan base is accustomed to with new and innovating ways that they have never seen before, Determine, one of Jamaica’s Reggae Pioneers, fire is blazing like never before! 

DERAJAH


DERAJAH brings a new wave of roots rock reggae to world music scenes. With over 30 recordings and nuff live performances since the late 1990s, DERAJAH’s stout vocal range soars into haunting falsetto chants and his baritone reaches deep into the roots of Jamaica’s Rasta/African music traditions. Multi-talented, DERAJAH is a singer, songwriter, percussionist, and producer but it’s his voice and his charismatic presence that rocks. DERAJAH has recorded with musicians abroad such as the Austrian IrieVibrations Soundsystem. However, his key musical apprenticeship was a yard (in Jamaica) with master guitarist Chinna Smith and legendary Rockers vocalist Kiddus I. Derajah (as Jah Youth) sings “Well Ah Oh” on Earl Chinna Smith and Idrens, the must-have acoustic reggae album put out by Chinna and Kiddus I’s Inna De Yard collective and the label Makasound. This French company is known for its catalog of acoustic reggae recordings. Coming up in the summer DERAJAH completes a new album in Paris with the French band Donkey Jaw Bone. In all his projects, DERAJAH aims to make roots reggae music at the highest level, incorporating lovers rock and social commentary, to reach everyone worldwide. 

Sumber : http://www.myspace.com/rasderajah

Rabu, 19 Oktober 2011

Dennis Brown



Dennis Brown was born on 1 February 1957 at Jubilee Hospital in Kingston, Jamaica.[4] His father Arthur was a scriptwriter, actor, and journalist, and he grew up in a large tenement yard between North Street and King Street in Kingston with his parents, three elder brothers and a sister, although his mother died in the 1960s.[4][5] He attended Central Branch Primary School and later St. Stephens College. He began his singing career at the age of nine, while still at junior school, with an end-of-term concert the first time he performed in public, although he had been keen on music from an even earlier age, and as a youngster was a keen fan of American balladeers such as Brook Benton, Sam Cooke, Frank Sinatra, and Dean Martin.[4] He cited Nat King Cole as one of his greatest early influences.[4] He regularly hung around JJ's record store on Orange Street in the rocksteady era and his relatives and neighbours would often throw Brown pennies to hear him sing in their yard.[4] Brown's first professional appearance came at the age of eleven, when he visited a local club where his brother Basil was performing a comedy routine, and where he made a guest appearance with the club's resident group, the Fabulous Falcons (a group which included Cynthia Richards, David "Scotty" Scott, and Noel Brown).[4] On the strength of this performance he was asked to join the group as a featured vocalist.[4] When the group performed at a JLP conference at the National Arena, Brown sang two songs - Desmond Dekker's "Unity" and Johnnie Taylor's "Ain't That Loving You" - and after the audience showered the stage with money, he was able to buy his first suit with the proceeds.[4] Bandleader Byron Lee performed on the same bill, and was sufficiently impressed with Brown to book him to perform on package shows featuring visiting US artists, where he was billed as the "Boy Wonder".[4] As a young singer he was influenced by older contemporaries such as Delroy Wilson (who he later cited as the single greatest influence on his style of singing),[6] Errol Dunkley, John Holt, Ken Boothe, and Bob Andy.[4] Brown's first recording was an original song called "Lips of Wine" for producer Derrick Harriott, but when this was not released, he recorded for Clement "Coxsone" Dodd's Studio One label, and his first session yielded the single "No Man is an Island", recorded when Brown was aged twelve and released in late 1969.[7] The single received steadily increasing airplay for almost a year before becoming a huge hit throughout Jamaica.[7] Brown recorded up to a dozen sessions for Dodd, amounting to around thirty songs, and also worked as a backing singer on sessions by other artists, including providing harmonies along with Horace Andy and Larry Marshall on Alton Ellis's Sunday Coming album.[7][8] Brown was advised by fellow Studio One artist Ellis to learn guitar to help with his songwriting, and after convincing Dodd to buy him an instrument, was taught the basics by Ellis.[7] These Studio One recordings were collected on two albums, No Man is an Island and If I Follow my Heart (the title track penned by Alton Ellis), although Brown had left Studio One before either was released.[9] He went on to record for several producers including Lloyd Daley ("Baby Don't Do It" and "Things in Life"), Prince Buster ("One Day Soon" and "If I Had the World"), and Phil Pratt ("Black Magic Woman", "Let Love In", and "What About the Half"), before returning to work with Derrick Harriott, recording a string of popular singles including "Silhouettes", "Concentration", "He Can't Spell", and "Musical Heatwave", with the pick of these tracks collected on the Super Reggae and Soul Hits album in 1973.[10] Brown also recorded for Vincent "Randy" Chin ("Cheater"), Dennis Alcapone ("I Was Lonely"), and Herman Chin Loy ("It's Too Late" and "Song My Mother Used to Sing") among others, with Brown still at school at this stage of his career.[11]
[edit]International success

In 1972, Brown began an association that would result in his breakthrough as an internationally successful artist; He was asked by Joe Gibbs to record an album for him, and one of the tracks recorded as a result, "Money in my Pocket", was a hit with UK reggae audiences and quickly became a favourite of his live performances. This original version of "Money in my Pocket" was in fact produced by Winston "Niney" Holness on behalf of Gibbs, with musical backing from the Soul Syndicate.[12] In the same year, Brown performed as part of a Christmas morning showcase in Toronto, Canada, along with Delroy Wilson, Scotty, Errol Dunkley, and the Fabulous Flames, where he was billed as the "Boy Wonder of Jamaica" and was considered the star of the show in a local newspaper review.[12] The song's popularity in the UK was further cemented with the release a deejay version, "A-So We Stay (Money in Hand)", credited to Big Youth and Dennis Brown, which outsold the original single and topped the Jamaican singles chart.[12] Brown and Holness became close, even sharing a house in Pembroke Hall.[8] Brown followed this with another collaboration with Holness on "Westbound Train", which was the biggest Jamaican hit of summer 1973,[13] and Brown's star status was confirmed when he was voted Jamaica's top male vocalist in a poll by Swing magazine the same year.[13] Brown followed this success with "Cassandra" and "No More Will I Roam", and tracks such as "Africa" and "Love Jah", displaying Brown's Rastafari beliefs, became staples on London's sound system scene.[13] In 1973, Brown was hospitalized due to fatigue caused by overwork, although at the time rumours spread that he only had one lung and had only a week to live, or had contracted tuberculosis.[13] He was advised to take an extended break from performing and concentrated instead on his college studies.[13]

Brown returned to music and toured the United Kingdom for the first time in late summer 1974 as part of a Jamaican showcase, along with Cynthia Richards, Al Brown, Sharon Forrester, and The Maytals, after which he was invited to stay on for further dates (where he was backed by The Cimarons, staying in the UK for another three months.[14] While in the UK, he recorded for the first time since his hospitalization, working with producer Sydney Crooks, and again backed by the Cimarons.[14] While Brown was in the UK, Gibbs released an album collecting recordings made earlier in Jamaica, released as The Best of Dennis Brown, and Brown's first single to get a proper UK release was issued on the Synda label - "No More Will I Roam".[15] He returned to Jamaica for Christmas, but six weeks later was back in the UK, now with Holness in tow as his business manager, to negotiate a record deal with Trojan Records, the first Brown album to be released as a result being Just Dennis, although the pair would be left out of pocket after Trojan's collapse and subsequent buyout by Saga Records.[16] On their return to Jamaica, Brown and Holness resumed recording in earnest with tracks for a new album, including "So Long Rastafari", "Boasting", and "Open the Gate".[17] During 1975, Brown also recorded one-off sessions for Sonia Pottinger ("If You leave Me") and Bunny Lee ("So Much Pain", a duet with Johnny Clarke), and the first recordings began to appear on Brown's new DEB Music label.[18] In the wake of the Trojan collapse, Brown and Holness arranged a deal with local independent label owners Castro Brown (who ran Morpheus Records) and Larry Lawrence (Ethnic Fight) to distribute their releases in the UK.[19] Brown saw the UK as the most important market to target and performed for five consecutive nights at the Georgian Club in Croydon to raise funds to start his new DEB Music label with Castro Brown.[20] In early 1976, Castro secured a deal with Radio London disc jockey Charlie Gillett for Morpheus (and hence DEB) output to be issued through the latter's Oval Records, which had a distribution deal with Virgin Records, but after a dispute over Castro's separate supply of these records to London record shops, the deal was scrapped and the early DEB releases suffered from a lack of promotion.[21] Later that year, Brown voiced two tracks at Lee "Scratch" Perry's Black Ark studio, "Take a Trip to Zion" and "Wolf and Leopard", the latter of which was a massive hit in Jamaica and would prove to be one of Brown's most popular songs, with a lyric criticizing those criminals who "rode the natty dread bandwagon".[22] Brown confirmed in an interview in Black Echoes that he had parted company with Holness, stating that "I was going along with one man's ideas for too long. Niney was trying to find a new beat at all times, which was disconcerting, so I hadn't been working with my true abilities. Now I know that I can produce myself".[23]
Brown began working again with Joe Gibbs, with an agreement that in return for studio time for his own productions, Brown would allow Gibbs use of any rhythm recorded in the process.[24] The first album from this arrangement, the 1977 release Visions of Dennis Brown, gave him his biggest success so far, blending conscious themes and love songs, and confirming Brown's transformation from child star to grown up artist.[25] The biblical-themed sleeve and portrait of Haile Selassie on the back complemented the roots reggae tracks on the album, including "Repatriation", "Jah Can Do it", and cover versions of Earl 16's "Malcolm X" and Clive Hunt's "Milk and Honey". The album immediately entered the Black Echoes chart and stayed there well into the following year, although it was only available in the UK as an expensive import.[26] Visions... was voted reggae album of the year by Melody Maker writers and was given the same award by readers of Black Echoes.[26] A reissued "Wolf and Leopard" single, and the eventual album release of the same name also sold well in the UK, both topping the Black Echoes chart.[27]

Brown toured the UK in Autumn 1977 with Big Youth, and described the tour: "It's like I was appointed to deliver certain messages and now is the time to deliver them".[28] He had also begun producing recordings by his protege, Junior Delgado. In 1978, Brown moved to live in London, and set up premises in Battersea Rise, near Clapham Junction to relaunch the DEB Music label with Castro Brown, with artists featured on the label including Junior Delgado, 15.16.17, Bob Andy, Lennox Brown, and later, Gregory Isaacs.[29] Brown had further success himself with adiscomix of "How Could I Leave You", a version of The Sharks' rocksteady standard "How Could I Live" with accompanying toast by Prince Mohamed. In March 1978, Brown flew to Jamaica, where he was booked at the last minute to perform at the One Love Peace Concert at the National Arena, backed by Lloyd Parks' We The People Band.[30] Visions of Dennis Brown was given a wider distribution via a deal between Lightning Records and WEA and topped the UK reggae album chart in September 1978, this chart run lasting for five months.[31] In August 1978, Brown returned to the UK, bringing Junior Delgado with him, and DEB Music released a series of singles, although they sold moderately compared to the label's earlier successes, but in the same month, Brown's breakthrough single was first released. Initially released as a discomix featuring a new version of "Money in my Pocket" and the deejay version "Cool Runnings" by Price Mohamed, which became unavailable for a time after quickly selling out its first pressing, this single gave Brown his first UK Top 40 hit, reaching #14 the following year and becoming one of the biggest international hits in Jamaica's history,[32][33] after crossing over first into soul clubs and then rock clubs.[34]This success led to Brown featuring on the cover of the NME in February 1979.

Brown's next two albums were both released on DEB - So Long Rastafari and Joseph's Coat of Many Colours, although the label was closed down in 1979, after which Brown again did the rounds of Jamaica's top producers, as well as continuing self-productions with singles such as "The Little Village" and "Do I Worry?" in 1981.[35]



Sumber :   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Brown
   

Dean Fraser



Biography

Sax player Dean Fraser has been tearing up horn sections on innumerable reggae singles, working with some of Jamaica's legends, including Bob Marley and the Wailers, since 1978. He is considered one of Jamaica's finest brass players and has developed an international following for his sultry jazz-toned reggae music. He was born Dean Ivanhoe Fraser in Kingston and began playing the clarinet at the National Volunteers' Youth Organization community club at age 12. At age 15, his teacher, Babe O'Brian, taught him the saxophone. Fraser formed his first band, the Sonny Bradshaw 7, around 1978. It was rising reggae star Jacob Miller who helped Fraser become popular. At the time, Miller would occasionally jam with Fraser and band while they were performing at the Sheraton. He took a liking to Fraser's song "Take Five," and so took the young sax player to the studio. Fraser had recorded an earlier single, "Blue Moon." Unfortunately, a labeling mistake on the "Take Five" single named the talented new artist Jah Devon instead of Dean Fraser. That problem was rectified on all his subsequent work. In the mid '90s, he released Dean Plays Bob and Dean Plays Bob, Volume II as a tribute to the music of his long-time idol Bob Marley. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi


Damian Jr Gong Marley


Bio... When "Welcome To Jamrock" erupted onto airwaves and blew apart iPods halfway through 2005 it came as a shock to some but not to Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley. The song is about the farthest thing from commercial music offerings today, an outraged and unapologetic description of the poverty and political violence ravaging his homeland of Jamaica but ..Welcome To Jamrock.. hit. And it hit hard because it is the sound of truth and the result of years of work to bring that truth to light. "I spent a lot of time thinking and this is the fruit of that labor," explains the youngest child of the musical Marley family. The song might be a success so why be blind to that? But success can..t surprise given the time put into it..... Jr. Gong has been honing his skills not so quietly for some time. He made noise early on with the 1996 release of MR. MARLEY, and his major label debut HALFWAY TREE showcased a unique gift for blending hard-hitting reality rhymes and an uncommonly eclectic musicality; with a classic reggae sensibility at its core and run through with streams of hip-hop, r&b and dancehall, the album resonated with urban tastemakers and won a Grammy for Best Reggae Album in 2001 (..A Grammy in reggae is good.., he observes. ..But it will be great to see reggae win Album Of The Year. Its not about one man shut off from the rest of the crabs in the barrel..). So while slow-burners like ..It was Written.. and ..Educated Fools.. became club classics, Jr. Gong was laying the groundwork for the tracks that would become WELCOME TO JAMROCK an album that was ultimately several years in the making. Hear the album and you instantly understand it to be the work of a perfectionist; Jr. Gong is not focused on overnight success. Some songs just come. Jamrock was like that, he explains. But other songs take a lot longer. This is street music, and the streets have to feel it..... He can be sure the streets will. Following the path blazed by its title track, WELCOME TO JAMROCK opens with the devastating attack of ..Confrontation... This is Jr. Gong at his best, rhyming with the conviction of a street preacher and the intellect of a university economist. That essence is spread throughout the album, even when he switches pace and explores different riddims. It's like going to war. ..Sometimes you have to wear camouflage to really get in there.., says Jr. Gong of the diverse appeal of the album. ..Dancehall, r&b, hip-hop .. its more about feelings. We..re not just trying to do a segment of the mix. We..re trying to do the whole mix. This is that mix... Never content to deliver a straightforward reggae album, Jr. Gong touches on various sides or urban life as we live it today, from the smokey spiritual love ballad ..There For You.. to the nostalgic throwback jam ..The Master Has Come Back... Hip-hop fans will bump to ..Pimpas Paradise.. featuring Stephen Marley and Black Thought of the Roots as Nas rips his verse on ..Road to Zion.., while classic reggae heads will spark to the rugged sound of ..Khaki Suit.. which features the combo of Bounty Killer and Eek-A-Mouse. Taken together the songs on WELCOME TO JAMROCK convey a consciousness thats framed by the song ..For The Babies.., which Jr. Gong says was inspired by the idea that we raise our children with the same lies we were told. .... From the first listen it is undeniable that Jr Gong detonates his lyrical gifts with force and precision, but it would be a mistake to think the man’s abilities begin and end in the recording booth. A quick scan of Welcome To Jamrock’s credits reveal that he co-produced all but three of the tracks with his brother Stephen (the two are the album’s executive producers)—so while the youngest Marley suggests his fiery vocal delivery is partly inspired by seeing fierce dancehall icons like Shabba Ranks, Ninjaman and Super Cat at Jamaica’s Reggae Sunsplash festival as a youth, his work at the boards show him to be a knowing student of the early ’80s digital roots sound of Sly and Robbie, a touch of Stephen’s other productions and the magic in his own father’s recordings. All told it’s the science behind Welcome To Jamrock’s instantly classic sound and an appropriate release on the family’s Tuff Gong/Ghetto Youths International label. “It reflects us,” Jr Gong says simply. “And I say us ‘cause it’s not just me that makes the album. We’re taking the baton from the elders who made rebel music—we’re new leaders of the old school.” .... The response to the “Welcome To Jamrock” single heightened expectations for the record you’re holding in your hands, and its 14 songs—songs of both love and war—have a depth that surpasses what many might have expected, given the fear of creativity and strong beliefs that permeates the current pop climate and our daily lives in general. “These are difficult years…and this has been a year of signs and wonders and mystics. We’re in a mind opening time now—a lot of people don’t have material suffering, but spiritual suffering,” he offers. “Welcome To Jamrock is about hope, and there’s still more to share. I’m still very close to the beginning.” ..

Sumber :     http://www.myspace.com/damianmarley
     

Senin, 17 Oktober 2011

Daddy Rings



Daddy Rings is one of the most talented Jamaican Reggae artists. Born and raised in Jamaica he developed his Sing-Jay Style while working on his Uncle..s Sound-System. In 1991 he started to carry his talent out to the world. Since then his unique style of performing and his brilliant lyrics are leaving a deep impression on those who hear him. His music is touching the hearts and souls of Reggae- and Music-Fans all over the world. On October the 26th 2007 Daddy Rings has released his new album “The Most High“ on his „African Glory Records“ label. .. .. ...... .. .. OUT NOW! “The Future" by Daddy Rings and Gentleman.... 5 track CD with 3 exclusive non album tracks .. .. ...... .. .. OUT NOW! “The Most High" by Daddy Rings.... Brand new album on CD and Vinyl. 17 tracks full of Roots & Culture featuring cobinations with Gentleman and Paul Elliott. .. .. ...... .. .. NEW Daddy Rings Website.. online now.. .. .. ..

Sumber :  http://www.myspace.com/daddyrings

Daddy Freddy




Frederick Nelson AKA Daddy Freddy the Centurion, was born and raised in Trenchtown Kingston, Jamaica in 1965. In 1973-74 from the tender age of 8 years old, he started to develop his talent for performing lyrics at house parties and dances on local reggae sound systems. He got his 1st big break around 1983-84 when he won the prestigious Tastees Talent Contest having been runner up to General Trees (Black Scorpio) for the previous three years, it was at that point he decided to take over his uncles sound system called Wildbunch who had a big oldies following, but Freddy wanted to change the selecting policy to the more new school, omputerised style of music that was then emerging on the dancehall scene. This move got him even more noticed by a bigger sound from uptown called Small Axe (85-86). Sugar Minott started his own Youthman Promotion sound around 1986 with the intention to help all the local talent to progress in the music business, this spawned a mass of talent including artists like Tenor saw (Ring the Alarm), Yami Bolo and Colourman to mention a few. Freddy then quickly rose through the ranks and got more recognition when he was recruited by Supa Cat to work on the world famous Killamanjaro, there he started to spar with, Brigadier Jerry, Josey Wales, Yellowman and Early B, at around the same time he was working on Stereo Mars sound with Supa Cat & Nicodemus also singers Michael Prophet & Junior Reid. It was later that year (86) that he recorded his first two hits "Joker Lover" and "Body Lasher" with singer Pinchers produced by Roland Fattis Burrell the Exterminator label boss, both tunes went to No1 in the Jamaican national charts, earning him a place on the Youthman Promotion UK/Europe tour. Once he arrived in the UK he took the sound system circuit by storm, he set new trends and standards that were imitated by almost every MC in some form at that time. He stayed in England after Youthman Promotion went back to Jamaica to form and maintain the UK branch of the sound. He left Promotion in 1988 and joined forces with Tenor Fly on the mighty Sir Coxsone Outernational this move eventually led to him meeting David Rodigan at Melon Rd which was a popular venue in Peckham, south London that used to put on all-dayer events that were very popular that time. Rodigan in turn introduced Freddy to Simon Harris from the Music of Life stable and together they formed a formidable partnership that peaked with the release in 1990 of his debut album Stress". The hit singles from the album were "Raggamuffin Hiphop" and "We are the Champions" these two tracks really set off the whole ragga/hiphop craze that was prevalent in the UK at that time, he then went on an extensive UK/Europe tour with Tim Westwood (Radio 1) along with hot U.S. hiphop artists of that time Keith Murray, Queen Latifa and Heavy D also in that same year he became the Guinness book of Records world record holder for the fastest rapper on the planet when he set the record of 346 syllables in a minute to 507, later that year he went to the States to break his own record and set a new one of 528 syllables in a minute. In 1991 he broke the record twice again with 595 & 598 syllables recorded in a minute respectively. Later in 91 he released his follow up album entitled "Raggamuffin Soldier" which was licensed by music of life to Crysalis USA and featured artists Supa Cat & Heavy D, also production on other tracks by Cypress Hill and George Clinton. He featured on the U.S. Billboard & UK National top ten hit "Through the Tears" sung by Melissa Morgan in 1992 and also had major success with another feature on the Led Zepplin single "Ragga/Rock" which achieved top 50 status on the U.S. Billboard. His next venture was to produce and compile a compilation album called "London's Finest" which featured tracks by UK & JA ragga artists such as Nitty Gritty, Richie Nicotine Davis, Tenor Fly, Little Howie, Jackie Statement & Micheal Prophet (Hypocrites). This album created even more interest for Freddy. Artists such as Dr. Dre, Cypress Hill, David Morales and Norman Cook all requested collaborations and others like The Prodigy, Salt n Peppa, 187 Lockdown, Marvellous Cain and KRS One's Boogie Down Productions all sampled his unique voice. Freddy toured the USA with Steel Pulse, Burning Spear, Shinehead, X-Clan, Heavy D and Shelly Thunder and also performed throughout Europe, mashing up dances and bringing his original raggamuffin style to many places where people only knew dancehall through listening to records. He also featured extensively on US televison, appearing on Soul Train, Arsenio Hall's show and Yo MTV Raps, CNN, BBC's famous children's show Blue Peter and many more. Even the President of the United States, Bill Clinton wanted to meet him! Daddy Freddy grew up in Trenchtown Kingston Jamaica, home of many musical legends. His house was literally a few minutes walk from Sir Clement Coxsone Dodd's notoriously infuential Reggae factory / soundsystem / record label, the world renowned Studio 1. His neighbours were Jacob Miller and Ranking Joe. Ranking Joe took Freddy under his wing and taught him the basics of skills of performing. Freddy's tremendous natural ability meant he was quickly enlisted to work with Lt. Stichie (Of ‘Natty Dread' fame) and then later with Sugar Minot. It was performing on Minot's soundsystem that founded Freddy's fame in Jamaica. This fame culminated in Freddy attempting and breaking the World Record for Worlds fastest rapper in 1989 in 1989 as part of the Capital radio Music Festival. Eventually Freddy broke the record four times taking it from 346 to 598 syllables a minute. First and second time in UK (in Covent Garden and at BBCs Record Breakers on BBC Record Breakers show where he appeared with the great Roy Castle) and two times in America (New York Empire State Building and in Washington). Renowned live performances have always been Freddys hallmark, most notably at the New Music Seminar in New York and Tim Westwoods live rap shows on Capital radio. After these hectic few years, Freddy decided to take a break for a while. His hectic life-style had taken it out of him so he found time to return to Jamaica and re-discover his roots. Whilst he still lent vocals to prominent dancehall tracks in Jamaica his next major work did not come until he came back to the UK, with a new lease of life. Freddy teamed up with renowned Dub legend, The Rootsman in 2000 to make the ground-breaking new album, "Old School - New School" (Third Eye Music). Since then Freddy has been riding high, always striving to make new music and to give his all in his trademark, super-charged performances. His time is divided into touring, both nationally and internationally, recording and even training up some of tomorrows dancehall stars. So watch out and tell your friends - Daddy Freddy is back with a brand new album in 2009!

D'Angel


Confident, Hard-working and continue to be in demand.... .. .. ..Michelle Downer, born and raised in Spanish Town and is now known to the world as D’Angel. She maintains a constant presence on the dancehall scene both locally and internationally for the past few years now. .. ..Hailing from St. Catherine High School, a businesswoman, an artiste and now a mother, D' Angel is the epitome of a true Caribbean woman, focused on fulfilling her life’s dream of becoming one of the top dancehall artistes on the world stage. D’Angel continues to break down barriers and is a role model to numerous young women. She’s resiliently confident, a very hard worker and most of all she continues to be in demand... ..Those close to D’Angel from childhood knew that she was destined to be on stage because at an early age her friends and family would often served as her audience while she practiced her vocals while entertaining them. Eventually she was performing at school parties, concerts and even in class. However, like most life journeys there is sometimes a detour and this was the case for D’Angel’s musical journey. .. .. She drifted from her musical pursuits and entered the world of glitz, glamour and couture when she took on a modeling career in the early 90s. Strutting runways and landing alluring photo shoots for brands such as Rocawear only prepared her for the bigger spotlight that she would later receive in the music fraternity. The promising A-List lifestyle and popularity were not enough, though to keep D’Angel away from Jamaica and in 2002 she returned home and immediately capitalized on her entrepreneurial skills by opening her unisex fashion boutique 'Angel’s'. .. .. D’Angel felt like something vital was missing from her life despite her modeling career and a fashion boutique 'in the bag'; it was her ultimate love and dream for Music. She began to pursue her musical career by writing songs and doing studio sessions and her first solo effort was released in 2004, titled ..’Hottie Girls’.. which was produced by Kevin Blake. Subsequently followed by her break-out single ..‘Downtown Girl…Livin Uptown’.. in 2005, which danced its way to number one on several local charts under the banner of her label Champagne International Records... .. In 2006, D’Angel dominated local and international media with her celebrity marriage to Dancehall Mogul Beenie Man and both collaborated on the hit single: One Man, which could be heard on all local radio stations, car stereos and dancehall sessions. She released several singles including; Woman Power that petitioned the strength of a woman and implored society to give women the respect and opportunities that they deserve. D’Angel then teamed up with dancehall lyricist Vybz Kartel on Baby Father, another major hit which became a huge dancehall anthem for the women. .. .. D'Angel took her vivacity and energy to various stage shows locally and internationally. Her spicy lyrics and charismatic stage performances landed her numerous nominations and awards from then until now. In 2006 and 2007 she was nominated as one of the Female DJ of the year and was awarded Best Dressed Female Artiste in those same years. Despite the media hyped personal problems in mid 2007, D'Angel was able to reaffirm her place as a dancehall diva after the release of her hit single Blaze (Up and Live Riddim) produced by Arif Cooper for Fresh Ear Productions and the groundbreaking video which quickly rose to the top spot on all the video charts of all the local cable stations and was in heavy rotation on radio as well. .. .. In early 2008, with the propelling success from Blaze, D'Angel boosted her presence in the music fraternity locally and internationally as she was a performer at the 27th IRAWMA Awards in New York and a nominee for Best Female Deejay. In addition to a plethora of singles claiming heavy rotation on the local airwaves including the singles: ..Caan Stall featuring Vybz Kartel, Lucky Charm, Whisper, Good Day, High Intensity, Hustling Ladies, Real Gangsta, Talk is Cheap, Don’t Hate, Naw Go Nuh Weh.. and the mega hit single ..Stronger.., which went Number One on all major charts in Jamaica and was steady as one of the Top Five songs on the New York and Florida Top 30 Singles Charts. The video for ..‘Stronger’.. stopped no short of Number One status on all the video charts as well and easily became a household song that appeals to the women who have been through relationship problems similar to hers. .. .. Armed with all the success from her single ..‘Stronger’.., D'Angel has added several accolades to her portfolio in latter parts of 2008 most of which includes; granted a Business Management scholarship from Caribbean Institute of Business; one of the most requested artiste on RE-TV’s School Tour; the STAR Featured Artiste for May; the recipient of the Digicel’s People’s Choice Award at the Style Observer Awards 2008; a guest appearance on Jamaica’s most watched soap opera: Royal Palm Estate; became the spokeswoman for Wray and Nephew’s product G-Force; motivational speaker at various Schools across Jamaica; a collaboration with international hip-hop artistes DJ Unk and Sean Kingston together; and awarded Stone Love’s Female Deejay of 2008. With all the multiple nominations at Youth View Awards, the proud recipient of the Singjay of the 2008 at the 2009 EME’s Awards, a performer and presenter at the 28th IRAWMA Awards in New York and was nominated for Best Female Deejay; she endorses many charity events and has appeared on several kids fashion pageants... .. D’Angel continues to display that confidence and hard work will pay-off as she have been a member of the major schools and community tours namely; Coca-Cola, RE-TV and recently Irie FM Road Show. She represents Jamaica as an ambassador when she performs on major shows overseas and boasts proudly to be amongst the line up of other major shows here in Jamaica especially the prestigious Reggae Sumfest for two consecutive years now. The future looks bright for D'Angel because she’s one of the hottest Female Dancehall Artists and her growing demand as well. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ............ .. .. .. Become a fan of D'Angel on Facebook!.. ...... .. .. .... Follow D'Angel on Twitter!.. ...... .. .. .. .. .. ......Tel/Fax: 876-925-1166 .... ..angelsproduction@gmail.com........ .. .. ....GOLDFINGER INTERVIEW AT SUMFEST 09 .. .. .. .. 


Culture




Formed in the rich tradition of harmony trios in 1976, Culture quickly became a part of the vibrant, politically charged Jamaican reggae scene of the day. Originally known as the African Disciples, the line-up consisted of Joseph Hill (lead vocals), Albert Walker (backing vocals) and Kenneth Dayes (backing vocals). Hill was the only member of the trio who had prior studio experience having worked at Coxsone Dodds legendary Studio One as a percussionist with the Soul Defenders group in the early 1970s. It was also at Studio One that Hill first recorded as a vocalist. Shortly after Culture came together, they began working with the Mighty Two producer Joe Gibbs and engineer Errol Thompson. While at Gibbs studio, the singers recorded a series of powerful singles, many of which ended up on their successful debut album Two Sevens Clash. This initial release was hugely popular in both Jamaica and England. The lyrics demonstrated Hills keen awareness of the connection between Jamaicas history and its current social climate. While the songs may have been dealing with serious issues, at the same time the group always recognized the value of a catchy beat a sensibility shared by U.K. punks at the time. At once Culture became part of a wave of vocal groups (including the Mighty Diamonds, Black Uhuru, the Meditations and countless others) that ruled the reggae scene for a brief while in the late 70s. After their success with Gibbs, the group went on to make a string of albums for producer Sonia Pottinger. Culture began working with some of the premier musicians of the day including Robbie Shakespeare, Sly Dunbar, Ansel Collins, Cedric Brooks and the ever-present percussionist Sticky. Virgin Records picked up the albums, and that added distribution enabled Culture to gain an even larger following outside of Jamaica. In recent months Virgin has begun re-issuing most of its reggae catalog from the late 70s, so once again these early Culture albums are readily available. In 1982 the three singers went their own ways. Joseph Hill carried on using the Culture name, and recorded the Lion Rock album, which was released in the United States by Heartbeat Records. For their part, Walker and Dayes recorded a handful of songs on their own a few of which turned up on an album titled Roots & Culture. In 1986 the original line-up reformed to record two highly regarded albums Culture in Culture and Culture at Work. These releases marked the beginning of a very busy period for the group, including annual albums and countless tours. The U.S. label Shanachie released a steady stream of new and old Culture albums up to Wings Of A Dove in 1992. In 1993 Kenneth Dayes left the group and was temporarily replaced by the singer from Dub Mystic who was their backing band at the time. With Dub Mystic, Culture reached new heights that included the release of two popular studio albums (One Stone and Trust Me) and a live album (Cultural Livity). Today, Culture consists of Hill, Walker and Telford Nelson. After a lengthy career on his own, Nelson joined on harmony vocals in 1999. In concert the group is currently backed by the DC based band Forces of Justice. These accomplished musicians have been behind Culture for three years, playing several well-received tours in Europe, Africa and North America. Culture continues to be in demand in the studio as well. In 2000 the group recorded the album Payday, which was followed by a much-praised dub album mixed by the renowned engineer Scientist. In the same year a very cotemporary sounding album called Humble African appeared on VP Records. With these new recordings, Joseph Hill continues to demonstrate his ability to be both lyrically relevant, and musically fresh. While Culture has now been around for 25 years, Joseph Hill and friends are showing no signs of slowing down. Hill has lost none of his striking stage presence and fiery energy over the years. The group has sustained their lengthy career by being both true to their cultural roots, and at the same time able to incorporate new sounds and ideas into their mix. To their credit the group has never been content to be a mere oldies act. Culture has proved to be one of the few acts in reggae that can always be relied on both on record, and on stage. As reggae music goes, a Culture concert is both a tribute to the past and a glimpse of the future . Not to mention a whole lot of fun! .. .. ..MyGen.. ..Profile Generator.. .. .. .. ..MyGen.. ..Profile Generator.. ..




Influences..
please visit www.culturereggae.net.. ALBUMS (in order of recording/release) Two Sevens Clash (1977, Joe Gibbs, Shanachie) Baldhead Bridge (1978, Joe Gibbs, Heartbeat) More Culture (1981, Joe Gibbs) Africa Stand Alone (1978, April Records) Harder Than The Rest (1978, High Note, Virgin, Shanachie) Culture In Dub (1978, LP High Note, CD Heartbeat) Cumbolo (1979, High Note, Virgin, Shanachie) International Herb (1979, High Note, Virgin, Shanachie) Trod On (1993, Heartbeat) Lion Rock (1982, Cultural Foundation, Sonic Sounds, Heartbeat) Culture At Work (1986, Blue Mountain, Shanachie) Culture In Culture (1986, Music Track, Heartbeat) Nuff Crisis (1988, Blue Mountain, Shanachie) Good Things (1989, RAS) Three Sides To My Story (1991, Shanachie) Wings Of A Dove (1992, Shanachie) One Stone (1996, RAS) Stoned One Stone Dub (1997, RAS) Trust Me (1997, RAS) Cultural Livity Live Culture (1998, RAS) Payday (2000, RAS) Humble African (2000, VP Records) Scientist Dubs Culture Into A Parallel Universe (2000, RAS) Live in Africa (2002, RAS) Live in Negril (2003, Roots & Culture) World Peace (2003, Heartbeat) COMPILATION/GREATEST HITS ALBUMS Culture At Their Best Stronger Than Ever (1990, Rocky One) Gibbs productions Vital Selection (1981, Virgin Frontline) LP of Pottinger productions Too Long In Slavery (1990, Virgin Frontline) CD of Pottinger Productions Strictly Culture The Best Of Culture 77-79 (1994, Music Club) Gibbs & Pottinger 17 Chapters Of Culture (1992, Sonic Sounds) Lion Rock & Good Things combination RAS Portraits (1997, RAS) tracks from Good Things, One Stone and Stoned Production Something (1998, Heartbeat) rare Pottinger singles and mixes Natty Never Get Weary (2003, Revolver) a mix of rare 7" and 12" singles Rare and Unreleased Dub (2003, Revolver) Culture in Dub lp plus 3 bonus tracks This is Crucial Reggae (2004, RAS/Sanctuary) songs from various RAS albums

Courtney John



Meet Courtney John, the lovers rocker, that enigmatic, rare artist who comes along every once in a while, with uniqueness that simply radiates. Blessed with a gift for creating music that speaks to the human condition, Courtney John sings about love, about life, about relationships and about good times; and of course, the women love his music, especially his trademark falsetto which resonates romance, transcending social and cultural boundaries. Courtney John's songwriting and production capabilities are well respected among his peers. Writing, singing and producing comes naturally to Courtney John who was born into a musical family. He grew up listening to his uncles Winston and Beres Hammond, so it came as no surprise, when at age twelve; Courtney John wrote and performed his first song. He acknowledges being influenced by the singing styles of Beres Hammond, Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder while his peers have called him a modern day Slim Smith; some say he's like a young Eddie Kendricks or even Curtis Mayfield. Nevertheless, Courtney John is quick to admit he is a work in progress. "I get bored easily. What you get on this album, is not necessarily what will be on the next," he smiles, "It's about creating quality music that is positively progressive, that touches people where they live." His vocal styling is captivatingly sultry yet strong. His melancholic strains get under your skin Courtney's latest single Hey Jamaica is no exception. Produced by up and coming talent 'The Wizard' , Hey Jamaica is a mix of up tempo and lover's rock, showcasing his ever evolving eclectic sound. Its undeniably innovative sound is permeating the airwaves worldwide, undoubtedly destined to become an international and local hit. The reviews have already been exceptional, and thus, encourages Courtney to continue his path exploring musical barriers. He explains that he hasn't shut himself from learning but rather exploring and experimenting. "The value of learning is the beauty to expand from exploring" he says. The success of the 2010 release of Made in Jamaica and the infectious lead single Lucky Man saw a tremendous response from new fans from the farthest reaches of the globe . Many of the songs were composed while on a worldwide tour with Beres Hammond during summer 2008 and production was completed in February 2009, when he was on tour with the punk/reggae band, Michael Franti and Spearhead. The additional contributions from renowned duo Sly and Robbie, who also worked on its predecessor album, Unselfish and the musical wizardry of Steven "Lenky" Marsden, who was recently nominated as Billboard Producer of the Year, were the final pieces needed for this musical masterpiece. Courtney John has proven his worth to fans and critics alike, securing his reputation as one Jamaica's most talented musical innovators to emerge in the 21st Century. Courtney John was born in the Parish of St. Andrew, Jamaica and grew up in Annotto Bay, St. Mary before migrating to North America with his family as a teenager. After completing his formal studies, he returned to Jamaica to pursue his musical calling. Courtney John has recorded tracks for some of Jamaica's biggest producers including: X-Terminator, Fat Eyes, Taxi, and Harmony House. Courtney John is presently recording on the FiWi Music label. He has also penned and produced hits for international stars, Nelly Furtado & Michael Franti, as well as Luciano, and reggae legends Joseph Hill, Beres Hammond and Marcia Griffiths. Jamaica's Irie Fm, recognized Courtney John as Best Male artist of 2007 and his album, Unselfish as Best Album of 2007 and Singles like Miss You,, Baby Tonight, and When You Say, have hit the Top 10 charts. Unselfish was the first album recorded as Courtney John. Previously, he was Yogie who broke through with That Was Then and I Go Crazy. Hey Jamaica and a follow up single slated for August release are just in time to provide the perfect soundtrack for summer, however Courtney has much more in the pipeline including a new album. This project will call on his past experiences to evoke a truly global sound that all his fans can embrace. The assistance of diverse producers from across the globe will further compliment Courtney's global mass appeal. This album he says, will explore relative and grown up topics to embrace his maturity that people will love and can relate to with his uniqueness that simply radiates.

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Sabtu, 15 Oktober 2011

Conkarah



Genre 
Reggae/Acoustic

Anggota 
Nicholas Murray

Kota Asal 
Kingston Jamaica

Perusahaan Rekaman 
unsigned

Tentang 
www.conkarah.com >>> TELL DEM!!!

Keterangan 
The Oxford dictionary defines a conqueror as “a person who conquers a place or people”. This definition aptly describes “Conkarah”, one of Jamaica’s newest artistes to hit the music scene.

Twenty-six years ago Conkarah aka Nicholas Murray was born in Kingston, Jamaica to his English mother and Jamaican father. Growing up in a culturally diverse home gave this young talented artiste/song writer/musician a reason to want to explore the world. Having the opportunity to attend school in Jamaica, and USA, this gave him the exposure and hence a greater desire to explore even further and music became his vehicle of choice.

Upon leaving school, Conkarah moved to London where he spent a year working on his music and conquering the local club scene, performing in hip districts such as Camden and Porto Bello, UK. In 2009, Conkarah launched his first music video, for a reggae-dnb (drum and bass) fusion single called “Runaway.” The video, filmed on the streets of London, aired on YouTube to rave reviews.

Holding firm to his belief that as Jamaicans, reggae is encoded in our DNA, Conkarah’s journey has brought him back to his roots – Jamaica. “I had to come home to be close to the heartbeat.” Since returning, Conkarah has teamed up with producer, Niko Browne of Lifeline Music, the son of Danny Browne of Main Street Records. The duo holds in reverence the rich legacy that has been passed on to them as young musicians, and strongly believes it is their responsibility to help keep reggae music alive.

“It’s great working with someone who shares the vision and the passion,” Conkarah said of his producer. “We work closely with Niko’s father who brings a wealth of experience, and this synergy has created great music.”

Conkarah is determined to explore the music industry for years to come and, in the process, ‘conquer’ the hearts of music lovers globally.

Minat Pribadi 
Music.

Lokasi Sekarang 
Kingston Jamaica

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Sumber : https://www.facebook.com/Conkarah

Minggu, 09 Oktober 2011

Cocoa Tea



Biography
Cocoa Tea was popular in Jamaica from 1985, but has become successful worldwide only since the 1990s. One of his most famous songs is "Rikers Island", which was later put into adub version by Nardo Ranks entitled "Me No Like Rikers Island" (featured on Dancehall Reggaespanol) which was released the same year as the original "Rikers Island". He also gained fame with the song "Young Lover". He gained notoriety in March 2008 after releasing a song titled "Barack Obama" in support of the US Presidential candidate by the same name.

Partial discography
2008. "Yes We Can". Roaring Lion Records
2007. "Biological Warfare". Minor 7 Flat Five
2006. Save Us Oh Jah. V.P. Records.
1997. Holy Mount Zion. Motown.
1997. RAS Portraits. Ras.
1996. Israel's King. V.P. Records.
1992. Can't Stop Cocoa Tea. V.P. Records.
1992. Kingston Hot. Ras.
1991. Riker's Island V.P. Records.
1986. Showdown Vol 8 (Frankie Paul & Cocoa Tea).Hitbound
1985. Israel Vibration Meets Cocoa Tea
1985. I Lost My Sonia. Volcano
1985. Mr. Coco Tea. Corner Stone
1985. Settle Down. Corner Stone
1985. Sweet Sweet Coco Tea. Blue Moutain
1985. The Marshall. Jammys
1985. Clash (Tenor Saw & Cocoa Tea). Hawkeye
1984. Rocking Dolly. RAS
1984. Weh Dem A Go Do. Volcano
1983-2006 Reggae Anthology. 17 North Parade
198X. Corner Stone Presents Clash Of The 80's (Cocoa Tea & Barrington Levy). Corner Stone

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