With a mission to heal the world through music, Soul Train Award nominee, Gramps Morgan unleashes his second, solo, album Reggae Music Lives tomorrow (April 24th), independently, on his Dada Son Entertainment label. A musical therapy of sorts, Reggae Music Lives is filled with angelic harmonies, authentic compositions and a unique sound brand, Gramps calls "Rockaz". Reggae Music Lives is more than Reggae; it's world-beat, with a little bit of country, a taste of what Americans call rap-Jamaicans call it toasting; mix it with a hint of r 'n' b, a dash of blues synthesized with contemporary reggae [...]
Throwback alert! As a Grumpy Old Man With A Beard ™, it goes without saying that I love me some mid-90s, hip hop-flavoured dancehall shizz. And lo and behold, here comes DJ Teddy King and DJ Gravy to deliver exactly what I'm after. Lordamercy . Ted and Grav have dug deep into their archives to put together Back In Time , a most excellent collection of dancehall from the 90s (give or take a few years, maybe), all of which has a solid, solid hip hop backbone to it. [...]
LYFSTYL's Reggae Mix Made a quick 8 track reggae mix a few weeks ago. Thought you guys would like it. So I decided to post it up on the site. The tracks are all old school, dub inspired reggae so it will be impossible not to love it. Download Tracklisting Gregory Isaacs - Night Nurse Dillinger - Cocaine In My Brain Barrington Levy - Here I Come Sister Nancy - Bam Bam Shabba Ranks - Wicked [...]
Following up the last installment of Blow Your Head: Dubstep, is the latest in the series featuring none other than Moombahton creator Dave Nada. He has selected 15 tracks he thinks serve as a good introduction to the genre. As the Mad Decent website puts it, Blow Your Head Vol. 2 "presents the full picture of moombahton". I saw Nadastrom on the weekend and I can say Moombahton is here to stay! Blow Your Head Vol. 2: Dave Nada Presents Moombahton Minimix Tracklist
: 1)Dillon Francis & Diplo feat. Maluca - Que Que [...]
Cover of Buju Banton This is the latest episode of the syndicated Reggae Vault Classics podcast produced by Highlanda Sound System for December, 2010. The Reggae Vault Classics Radio Show airs on Da Flava Radio ( http://www.daflavaradio.com) every Wednesday at 6pm EST. Listen as we blend all the best from the 1980s through 2000s including Beres Hammond, Sanchez, Thriller U, Singing Melody, Wayne Wonder , Shabba Ranks , Beenie Man , Bounty Killer , Super Cat and [...]
Here's Rockers NYC 's follow up to their recent WHY? Vol.1 mixtape , here we go from amped up 90s hip-hop to more reggae tinged golden era flavours, but the tempo doesn't drop off. True sounds of the street. Rockers NYC - WHY? Mixtape Vol. 2 1. Public Enemy: Nighttrain [...]
Next drop from Rockers, Vol 2: "Why? Vol. 2 is inspired by the reggae rap movement of the 1990s…this mix takes you from the streets to the dancehall and beyond! Why? Vol. 2 features rare tracks... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
When it comes to legendary hip hop producers, Salaam Remi might not be the first name on your list. But take a look at the work he's turned in over the last 15-odd years, and it quickly becomes apparent that he's not really given the credit he deserves. A quick look at Remi's production credits makes for some impressive reading; how about Nas' 'Made You Look' ? Or Ms. Dynamite's 'Miss Dy-Na-Mi-Tee' ? And for one the whole family will know, let's throw Amy 'I love life as a 32D' Winehouse 's 'Tears [...]
The big bad dutty stinking Shabba Ranks is in London this Friday - at Brixton Academy with Chaka Demus & Pliers and Maxi Priest.
Some tunes that have kept my feet tapping this week. Enjoy! Mumdance- Eurostarr (Zombie Disco Squad remix) Download audio file (Eurostarr-Zombie-Disco-Squad- Remix.mp3) Auokratz- Stay The Same (Noob remix) Download audio file (Stay-The-Same-Noob-Remix.mp3) Bob Sinclar Ft. Shabba Ranks- Love You [...]
It was back in May when Hatcho had a chat to the Parisian-Power-House Don Rimini and told us to keep a lookout for a number of producers including netherlands resident and stoner-house-beatsmith Chuckie . Recent x marks the spot tracks have been 'Let The Bass Kick' and lick on David Guettas 'Sexy Bitch'. Chuckies remix of Bob Sinclars 'Love you No More' isn't much different from the rest with a token and propelled beat, what does make Chuckies mixes and originals stand out is his texture and ability to break down, [...]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =6mBapvqn42Q While all bets are off as to whether Damien Marley and Nas' forthcoming collaboration album will somehow redeem Nas' career (perhaps by sampling Redemption Song) or finalize his descent into We-are-the-world fuckery, it's always fun to look back at a time when Hip-Hop/Dancehall collabos were devoid of pretension and as natural as PB&J. Case in point: Shabba and Blastmasta Kris' The Jam which splits the difference between Ced G horn stabs, Casio MT-40 bass and a strong riddim just waiting to be recycled by some enterprising revivalist. As for Shabba and KRS they [...]
"I discovered this Dutch DJ in Amsterdam. He is mixing the hip-hop vibe with house music like no one else!" - David Guetta Ever since he was young Clyde Narain, better known as Chuckie , was passionate about music. At the age of 13 he made his own mixtapes from music cassettes using only scissors and tape mixing music he collected from the TV and the radio. [...]
Oxford's Gehenna VII VII VII (777, by the way) are a young metalcore band that is wholly indicative of the Home Counties 'scene' that the UK has cultivated over the past few years. Singer, David Pentz spills his guts on 2008. What was your highlight of 2008? Joining forces with Basick Records - super happy with that! Touring was wicked. I also pissed on Tim's (guitar) leg and did not tell him for three months. [...]
Hey, did you know the Olympics are on right now? In China I think. Perhaps if you're American you've heard of this young chap who is winning all the medals and making Serbian fellows cry. He's doing all right for himself I hear ( he is a Wolverine after all). But for me, the thing I'll remember about these Olympics is Usain Bolt just crushing the 100 metre final in a display unlike anything else I can remember. Surely you've seen it by now and you don't need me to tell you have amazing [...]
Album: Deep Cover- Music From The Original Motion Picture / Rough & Ready Vol. 1 (Solar/ Epic; 1992) Songwriters: Michael Bennett, Hopeton Lindo and Shabba Ranks R&B Peak Position: #2 "They call me Mr. Loverman/ They call me Mr. Lover" Exploding as a superstar within the Jamaican music scene in the late '80's, the turn of the decade saw Shabba Ranks and his dancehall sound soon begin to garner worldwide mainstream attention alongside other reggae-oriented acts like Patra and Chaka Demus & Pliers. Signing to Epic Records in 1991, Ranks' [...]
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