MUSIC NEWS - Reggae Updates, Interviews & Reviews

Happy Birthday to Johnny Clarke

2012-01-12T05:24:00.000-08:00

Johnny Clarke (born January 12, 1955), Whitfield Town, Kingston, Jamaica) is a reggae musician.

Happy Birthday to the late ROLAND ALPHONSO

2012-01-12T05:23:00.001-08:00

Roland Alphonso O.D. or Rolando Alphonso aka The Chief Musician born (January 12, 1931, Havana, Cuba - Died November 20, 1998, Los Angeles, California, United States) was a Jamaican tenor saxophonist, and one of the founding members of The Skatalites.

Alphonso moved to Jamaica at the age of two with his Jamaican mother, and started to learn saxophone at the Stony Hill Industrial School

Happy Birthday to the late ROLAND ALPHONSO

2012-01-12T05:23:00.000-08:00

CLINTON LINDSAY IS BACK ON RADIO

2012-01-09T05:40:00.000-08:00

After a taking a short break Clinton Lindsay is well rested and back in full force. Today Monday, January 9, 2012 he will back on e2onair.com 12 to 3.p.m. Do join Clinton every week day (Mon-Fri) from 12 to 3 p.m. on www.e2onair.com for good music and great vibes.

VYBZ KARTEL AND GAZA SLIM RETURN TO COURT TODAY

2012-01-09T04:46:00.000-08:00

Vybz Kartel and Gaza Slim are expected to return to the Corporate Are R-M Court TODAY, January 9, 2012.

The two are to face allegations of perverting the course of justice.

In English, Canadian and Irish law perverting the course of justice is a criminal offence in which someone prevents justice from being served on himself or on another party. It is a common law offence carrying a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. (In Jamaica the sentence may differ)
Perverting the course of justice can be any of three acts:
⁃ Fabricating or disposing of evidence
⁃ Intimidating or threatening a witness or juror
⁃ Intimidating or threatening a judge

The two defendants Vybz Kartel and Gaza Slim have been lockup since last year.

Happy Birthday - SEAN PAUL

2012-01-08T09:37:00.001-08:00

Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques (born January 8, 1973), who performs under stage name Sean Paul, is a Jamaican pop rap and reggae singer.

Ed Robinson Nominated For Music Producer Of The Year

2012-01-05T08:15:00.000-08:00

Ed Robinson has been nominated for “Music Producer of the Year” in the Atlanta Caribbean Gospel Music Awards. The Award show is scheduled for Saturday, June 9, 2012 in Atlanta.

Ed Robinson's Album "Written In Stone" Listed As One Of The Best Top Ten Albums In Canada

2012-01-05T07:18:00.000-08:00

Erin MacLeod

TOP 10 ALBUMS

THE WEEKND House of Balloons (independent)
ADELE 21 (Columbia)
BOMBINO Agadez (Cumbancha)
ORCHESTRE POLY-RYTHMO DE COTONOU Cotonou Club (Strut)
PJ HARVEY Let England Shake (Island)
AFRICA HITECH 93 Million Miles (Warp)
KATY B On a Mission (Rinse)
VARIOUS Bangs & Works Vol 2: The Best of Chicago Footwork (Planet Mu)
RAPHAEL SAADIQ Stone Rollin’ (Sony)
ED ROBINSON Written in Stone (Push Broom Gang)
JAHDAN BLAKKAMOORE Babylon Nightmare (Lustre Kings)

BOTTOM 3 ALBUMS
LOU REED AND METALLICA Lulu (Warner)
DRAKE Take Care (Young Money/Cash Money)
JESSIE J Who You Are (Lava)

Best Song: Northern Cree, “Red Skin Girl” (A Tribe Called Red remix)
Worst Song: Tie: Beyoncé “Run the World (Girls)” and Specialist, “Street Hustle”

Best Show: A Tribe Called Red, le Belmont, Aug. 26
Worst Show: The B52s, Jazz Fest, July 4

I should have learned from the Stevie Wonder debacle that Grand événements are Grand pains. Forgetting that I was never a big fan of “Rock Lobster,” I wandered down to the Quartier des Spectacles and was reminded why the city needs to continue to support small venues and stop obsessing over noise abatement. After all, the defining musical moment of the year, for me, was hearing ATCR’s absolutely enormous remix of “Red Skin Girl” at le Belmont as part of the excellent Poirier-curated Karnival series. At that moment, it was more than clear to me that ATCR aren’t the next big thing—they ARE a big thing.

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David Rodigan Awarded Britain’s MBE - The 4th Highest Honour

2012-01-05T07:06:00.001-08:00

Rodigan was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2012 New Year Honours for services to broadcasting.

David Michael Rodigan MBE (born 24 June 1951 on a military base in Hanover, Germany is a British radio DJ who also performs as a selector for his sound system. Known for his selections of reggae and dancehall music, he has played on stations including Radio London, Capital 95.8, Kiss 100 and BFBS Radio 1.

Happy Birthday - ANTHONY MALVO

2012-01-04T14:21:00.001-08:00

Anthony Malvo was born on January 4th in Kingston, Jamaica

Promoter Said That I-Octane Is Responsible For Her Show Flopping

2012-01-04T06:33:00.000-08:00

Tia Reinford, promoter of the Westmoreland Kite Festival held on Sunday, said the audience pelted bottles on the stage following I-Octane’s abrupt end of his performance.

Reinford says I-Octane is responsible for the incident. She is also demanding to be compensated by I-Octane and his management following claims that I-Octane is allegedly responsible for the abrupt end of her event.

IN REGGAE HISTORY

2012-01-03T06:15:00.001-08:00

January 3, 2001 – Dancehall deejay, Shaggy, hits the top of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with “It Wasn’t Me”, featuring Rik Rok.

Happy Birthday - Joseph Cotton aka Jah Walton

2012-01-03T06:12:00.000-08:00

Joseph Cotton aka Jah Walton (born Silbert Walton, 1957, St. Ann, Jamaica) is a reggae deejay active since the mid-1970s. He began working with Joe Gibbs in 1976, under the name Jah Walton. Then moved to Harry Mudie, recording popular tracks such as "Stay a Yard and Praise God", "Touch Her Where She Want It Most" (the title track from his debut album), and "Married To A Bank Cashier". In the mid-1980s he began recording under the name Joseph Cotton, immediately having success in the United Kingdom with "No Touch The Style", leading to a television appearance on Channel 4's Club Mix programme in 1987. Several more reggae chart hits followed in the form of "Things Running Slow", "Pat Ha Fe Cook", "Tutoring", "Judge Cotton", and "What Is This". Walton continued to perform and record into the 1990s and 2000s.

IN REGGAE HISTORY:

2012-01-02T09:58:00.000-08:00

January 2, 1965 – ska legend Don Drummond kills his girlfriend (common-law wife), the famed rumba dancer Anita “Marguerita” Mahfood, and is taken into custody.

Happy Birthday - Muma Nancy

2012-01-02T09:57:00.000-08:00

Sister Nancy, aka Muma Nancy, real name Ophlin Russell-Myers, (born Ophlin Russell, 2 January 1962, Kingston, Jamaica) is a dancehall DJ and singer. She is known to the world as the first female dancehall DJ and was described as being a "dominating female voice for over two decades" on the dancehall scene. One of her most famous songs is "Bam Bam", labeled as a "well-known reggae anthem" by BBC and a "classic" by The Observer.

IN REGGAE HISTORY (BIRTHDAY'S)

2012-01-01T11:53:00.000-08:00

January 1, 1948 – Ska and reggae singer, Phyllis Dillon, is born in Linstead, St. Catherine. She died on April 15, 2004 in New York, after a two year battle with cancer.

Happy Birthday - FLEXX of T.O.K

2012-01-01T11:52:00.000-08:00

T.O.K.’s Flexx (real name – Xavier Davidson), celebrates his birthday today.

Happy Birthday - ALBERT GRIFFITHS

2012-01-01T11:51:00.000-08:00

Reggae legend Albert Griffiths was born in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica on January 1, 1946. Albert Griffiths a member of The Gladiators a Jamaican roots reggae band, most popular during the 1970s. The core was Albert Griffiths (guitarist and singer), Clinton Fearon (guitarist and singer) and Dallimore Sutherland bass guitar and singer. The two most famous albums are Trenchtown Mix Up (1976) and Proverbial Reggae (1978) with songs as "Hearsay", "Jah Works", "Dreadlocks the Times is Now". "Mix Up", "Music Makers from Jamaica", and "Soul Rebel" – a song written by The Wailers. Gladiators also cooperated with the toaster U-Roy.

Happy Birthday - ALPHA BLONDY

2012-01-01T11:50:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday - ALPHA BLONDY

Alpha Blondy (born January 1, 1953) is a reggae singer and international recording artist. Alpha Blondy was born Seydou Koné in Dimbokro, Côte d'Ivoire. He sings mainly in his native language of Dioula, in French and English, and sometimes in Arabic or Hebrew. His lyrics convey serious political attitudes and a sense of humor.

2011 REGGAE/DANCEHALL REPORT

2012-01-01T08:23:00.001-08:00

January
01.15 Tony Rebel’s Annual Rebel Salute Show at the Port Kaiser Sports Complex in St. Elizabeth.
01.16 Buju Banton's Before The Dawn Concert
01.20 Pot of Gold recording dancehall reggae artiste Copper Cat was shot and killed in Kingston, Jamaica
01.24 Bob Marley Estate Win Lawsuit Over Use of Marley's Likeness
01.31 Bounty Killer's 'Hammer' Case Dismissed As Complainant Fails To Show Once Again

February
02.10 Buju Banton To Face Four Charges Instead Of Just The Previous Two
02.13 2011 Reggae Grammy Winner - Buju Banton
02.21 30th Annual Tribute To The Reggae Legends
02.22 Buju Banton Found Guilty

March
03.12 EME Awards
03.15 UK Dancehall Veteran Smiley Culture Dies During Drug Raid At His House.

April
04.04 Live Reggae At Siruis-XM Radio: Siruis-XM, The Joint, Along With Pat McKay Hosted First Ever Reggae Concert Inside Their Studios With Third World Band.
04.22-30 David Rodigan and Mighty Crown Tour USA And JA
04.22 Bounty Killer Traffic Offenses Trial Adjourned
04.23 Spragga Benz Wanted By Police For Questioning - Regarding Double Murder
04.24 No Visa For Luciano Despite Dismissal Of His Criminal Case
04.30 Miami Reggae Festival

May
05.11 Bob Marley Exhibit Opened At The Grammy Museum
05.12 Lloyd Knibb one of the founding member of the group Skatalites died
05.16 Dancehall artiste Risto Benji who's real name is Michael Benjamin was shot and Killed
05.21 Mavado Jailed In St. Ann Following An Incident At A Nightclub
05.23 Vybz Kartel And His Business Partner Corey Todd Part Ways
05.23-27 Reggae Film Festival
05.29 2011 Best Of The Best Concert

June
06.05 Mighty Crown Reggae 4 Japan Benefit Concert.
Performers:
Alaine, Capleton, Chino, Etana, Freddie McGregor, Gramps Morgan, Junior Gong, Maxi Priest, Mr. Vegas, Tanya Stephenson, Tarrus Riley.
06.09 Elephant Man Accused of Stealing Electricity from Jamaica Public Service Co.
06.09 Mavado Free - following an incident at a nightclub the police charged him with malicious destruction of property
06.13 Just A Few Days After A Destruction Of Property Charge Against Him Was Dismissed In St. Ann's Bay, Mavado Finds Himself Facing Another Court Case - Mavado Charged With Assault Following Quad Incident.
06.13 Mavado/Bounty Management Issue Statement Regarding Shooting Incident outside the Quad night club in New Kingston.
06.17-19 Sierre Nevada World Music Festival:
Performers:
Anthony B, Brigadier Jerry, Collie Buddz, Dennis Alcapone , Duane Stephenson, Horace Andy, New Kingston Band, Prezident Brown, Rebelution, Romain Virgo, Steel Pulse, The Jolly Boys, and Toots & The Maytals.
06.19 Reported That Robert Livingston No Longer Managing Shaggy
06.23 Buju Banton Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison
06.23-25 St. Kitts Music Festival.
Performers:
Ali Campbell (UB40), Blak Ryno, Bunny Wailer, Cocoa Tea, Demarco, Gyptian, Jah Cure, Koshens, Maxi Priest and Yellow Man.
06.27 Lisa Hype Charged With Assault After Allegedly Being Doused With Urine

July
07.14 David Rodigan, host a 10-part special summer 2011 session, spinning reggae music on Thursday nights from 11 p.m. to midnight.
07.16-17 Reggae On The River
Performers:
Bushman, J Boog, Edi Fitzroy, Ky-Mani Marley, Gramps Morgan, Queen Ifrica, Tony Rebel and Rootz Underground.
07.21-23 Reggae Sumfest
Dancehall Performers:
Aidonia, Assassin, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Cecile, Chan Dizzy, DI, Elephant Man, Fambo, Ikaya, I-Octane, Jah Vinchi, Khago, Kip Rich, Konshens, Laden, Mavado, Nesbeth, Seanizzle, Spice, Tifa, Toya and Vybz KartelZamunda, .
07.24 Fully Loaded - was held at the Palisadoes Go Kart track in Kingston.
07.29-31 Beres Hammond and Wayne Wonder, along with Ed Robinson in Florida

August
08.06 49th Anniversary of Jamaica’s independence, the Governor General announced the list that the late legendary singer, Dennis Emmanuel Brown, will get a special acknowledgment twelve years after he died, along with Millie Small and Dobby Dobson.
08.07 Jah Cure Marries Kamila McDonald
08.13 Six Flags Caribbean Summer Concert Series
Performers:
Beres Hammond, Ky-Mani Marley, Wayne Wonder, Anthony B
08.14 Ethiopian Orthodox Church Distances Itself From Jah Cure's Wedding
08.16 Joel Chin of VP Records Shot & Killed.
08.24 Etana Signed Management Contract With Donovan Germain
08.24 Sizzla In Motor Bike Accident
08.24 Sean Paul Under New Management
08.25 Dancehall/reggae artiste Miguel ‘Sizzla Kalonji’ Collins, reported in stable condition in hospital, following a motor vehicle accident in St. Ann, which left him with a broken collarbone and finger.
08.29 Service of celebration for Joel Chin at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Downtown Kingston
08.30 VP Releases Reggae Gone Country

September
09.04 Reggae Rhythm & Blues Festival, NY
09.14 Denroy Morgan Arrested On Ganja Charges
09.22-23 CACC Music Conference At The Marriott Marquis, NYC
09.28 Leonard Dillion, Lead Singer Of The Legendary Reggae Group The Ethiopians Died
09.30 Vybz Kartel Taken Into Custody

October
10.03 Vybz Kartel Charged With Murder - the murder of Barrington ‘Bossie’ Burton , a 27-year-old businessman and promoter
10.12 Kartel Remanded: faced charges of murder, conspiracy to murder and illegal possession of a firearm
10.17 Reggae Salute, JA
10.17 Dennis Brown Tribute Concert. Hosted by the Dennis Brown Foundation at Chasers Cafe in Kingston.
10.25 Vybz Kartel Charged For Another Murder: Detectives from the Constant Spring Criminal Investigation Branch charged Kartel and Kiro Jones aka ‘Ray Jones’, with the August 16, 2011, murder of Clive Williams aka ‘Lizard’
10.27 Chalice joined in the fight against famine in Somalia. Through the release of the single “Walking To Somalia,” Chalice hopes to raise funds as well as create awareness about the plight of the people of Eastern Africa
10.28 Bob Andy's Birthday Celebration: Bob celebrated his birthday and the launch of his Bob Andy Song Foundation at the Jamaica College auditorium, Hope Road, Kingston. Several luminaries were in attendance AJ Brown,Bunny Wailer, Carlene Davis,Cat Coore, Dean Fraser, Duane Stephenson, Freddie McGregor, Ibo Cooper, John Holt, Ken Boothe, Marcia Griffiths, Tarrus Riley, and Tony Rebel.

November
11.01 Producer Winston Riley Shot In The Head And Arm At His Home In Kingston.
11.03 Video Of Vybz Kartel And Others Falls In The Hands Of Prosecution.
11.05 7th Annual Reggae Culture Salute, NYC
Performers:
Big Youth, and Dubtonic Kru
11.23 Barry Heptone Llewellyn Passed.
11.30 2012 Reggae Grammy Noimees Announced:
Monty Alexander – Harlem-Kingston Express Live!
Israel Vibration – Reggae Knights
Stephen Marley – Revelation Pt 1: The Root Of Life
Ziggy Marley – Wild And Free
Shaggy – Summer In Kingston

December
12.03 Producer Philip ‘Fattis’ Burrell passed.
12.05 VP Records Sever Ties With Christy Barber, VP Marketing & Promotions.
12.09 Reggae Grammy Chairman Roger Steffens Announced That He Will Be Retiring.
12.09 Bob Marley's Brother Challenges Law Suit Against Marley Family: Richard Booker the half brother of Bob Marley says he will fight a lawsuit that seeks to stop him from using Marley's name and image without official authorization to promote an annual music festival.
12.13 Gyptian Performed Live In Time Square on MTV, NYC.
12.17 Fattis Burrel Laid To Rest: Service for the late Philip ‘Fattis’ Burrell held at Holy Trinity Cathedral, North Street, Downtown Kingston.
12. 18 Top 5 Reggae Album (Sales)
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Live Forever
Green - Ways & Means
Jimmy Cliff - Sacred Fire
Stephen Marley - revelation Part 1
Ziggy Marley - Wild & Free

12.18 Top 5 Reggae Digital Singles (Sales)
Matisyahu - One Day
UB40 - Red, Red, Wine
Shaggy - It Wasn't Me
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Three Little Birds
Sean Paul - Got 2 Luv U
12.20 The ‘Fireman’ Capelton was rushed to an emergency doctor following abdominal pains
12.26 Sting's Turnout At Jam World Portmore Was Very Low.

Michelle Arthurton on Autism

2011-04-19T14:38:00.000-07:00

Karen White-Garricks
Michelle Arthurton, on behalf of the entire staff at "The Jamaica Sunshine" with Princess K; we salute you as the celebrity of the day. Your inner strength and love has proven that EJ was born to the right mother. Please keep us informed as to any new information on Autism that can help others.

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We celebrate the woman on Wednesdays:Celebrity week - Radio-oke, Autism, Influential Woman of the week, Proverbs & Reggae music recorded on USTREAM. Reggae

The dynamic Michelle Arthurton

2011-04-19T14:31:00.000-07:00

REPOST - eliteBUZZ

In another of our “Powerful Women” series, eliteBUZZ this week features the dynamic Michelle Arthurton.

Michelle Arthurtorn, like Diana Ross, deserves to be referred to as “Miss Michelle Arthurton”, as she has earned the reputation of being a pillar in the music industry with over fifteen (15) unbroken years in the sector.

Based in New York, Miss Arthurton is making her mark in reggae music throughout the Caribbean Diaspora. She presently has numerous responsibilities, wearing many hats in the industry. These responsibilities include, but not limited to; (1) President of E2 Recording, (2) an avid advocate for Autism awareness, (3) a voting member of the internationally acclaimed Grammy’s/National Academy of Recording Arts and Science, (4) Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide (member), (5) Reggae A.M.P.P.S (Artists, Musicians, Producers, Promoters & Songwriters), (6) Universal Music Benefit for Orphans around the world and (7) broadcast journalist.

A native of St. Kitts, who grew up in England and Switzerland, Ms. Arthurton completed her studies at St. Kitts Business College. She began her legal career in St. Thomas while working for the Honorable Judge Brenda Hollar when her duties began to turn from administrative to legal research. Once her interest was piqued, Michelle furthered her studies with a Paralegal specialization and BA in English and Literature at the University of the Virgin Islands. She also completed her studies in Music Business (Music Specialist) at Berklee College of Music.

From L-R: Queen Ifrica, Ed Robinson and The Dynamic Michelle Arthurton

With a love for the industry and her impressive qualifications, she initiated MEA Productions, a concert promotions company that also deals with booking artistes, music publishing, artiste royalties and copyrights.

Ms. Arthurton had been freelancing as a fashion model on the runways of St. Thomas as well as in television and print advertising in her spare time, she had developed a keen awareness of the specialized needs of performance artists. This experience would prove to be invaluable as she began to develop her expertise and clientele.

In 1994 Michelle’s background led her to a position as an on-air personality for the radio station WSTA. While there she interviewed international recording artists and further deepened her knowledge and access to industry insiders. The new millennium brought new frontiers for Ms. Arthurton with her relocation to the United States in 2000. She continued to work in the legal arena while maintaining a strong presence in the Caribbean music industry. As a member of B.E.S.L.A, the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association, she made even bigger inroads. She met the late Johnny Cochran through this affiliation and subsequently became his personal liaison when he was in St. Thomas.

In 2003, her zeal and love for reggae music influenced her to start E2Recordings Inc. which has several subsidiaries: E2Recordings, E2 Studios, E2 Onair, E2Onair Radio (February 2010), E2 Bookings and Le 2 Music Publishing. She is also the only female to sit on the board of the Caribbean American Cultural Caucus, which is a testament to her dedicated to the growth of the entertainment industry across the Caribbean and other regions.

Miss Arthurton has been asked about her involvement with the Grammy’s as a voting member. Humbly she has always explained that to be a voting member at the Grammy’s in the Reggae Category is something she takes seriously, because she believes those who are voting in the reggae category needs to clearly understand the genre; and that, to her, is where she’s needed.

Music aside, eliteBUZZ mentioned earlier that Miss Arthurton is an activist in Austism related initiatives; her son, EJ was born autistic, and Ms. Arthurton felt that there was more to be done for children who suffer from that which is seen as a challenge to many. She did much research on Autism and has made it a primary focus among her other professional endeavors. Under her leadership, E2onair radio has been mandated to air commercials, as well as explain fully, dealing with an Autistic child through radio interviews and writings. She explained that her advocacy will be accelerated soon, as she has various plans in the pipeline to raise awareness.

eliteBUZZ salutes Miss Michelle Arthurton. Next week we will once again highlight another “Powerful Woman” in New York, it may just be you or someone you know.

JUDITH KITSON, RADIO HOST ON E2ONAIR.COM

2011-04-14T17:52:00.000-07:00

JUDITH KITSON on the RISE…
Females conquering New York
By: eliteBUZZ

The music industry for many years has been dominated by men. As a matter of fact, all aspects of the industry contributed to the grandeur of the male ego. Over the past decade however, a few females have been making their mark in the industry, adding needed flavor to the force we call “music”.

Based in New York, Judith KITSON is carving her name in the Music Industry, from her sense of style to her unique way of conducting an interview, Judith Kitson is definitely on the rise.

eliteBUZZ had the privilege of speaking to Miss Kitson via the telephone earlier today after her interview with internationally acclaimed producer Jerry Wonda, which was aired on e2onair last night.

Judith KITSON has done and continues to tap into and be successful in a market that only few women survive in. When one think of Judith (aka DJ Judz), other PR Specialists such as Kathy Liautaud comes to mind, as along with being the host of “Eclectic” on e2onair, Judith is also breaking ground in Public Relations.

Judith has secured interviews with some of the greatest legends in the music industry, and though she hails from the island of Jamaica, she has not limited her creativity to reggae music. “Eclectic” has welcomed guests such as Tessanne Chin, Lady Saw, Marcia Griffiths, the SONIC man himself Jerry Wonda and budding PR Guru Kathy Liataud who is also another female creating waves in the music and entertainment industry.

Expect great things from Judith Kitson, eliteBUZZ will be keeping a watchful eye on her.

SHARON GORDON & CARLYLE MCKETTY

2011-04-11T06:21:00.000-07:00

REPOSTED

Brooklyn reggae shows on Internet radio catch on fast with music fans

BY MIKE MCLAUGHLIN
DAILY NEWS WRITER

Tuesday, April 5th 2011, 7:24 PM
Gabel for News, Pearl

Sharon Gordon and Carlyle McKetty, hosts of reggae shows on Internet radio station, plan to expand airtime of popular programs.

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Two Flatbush reggae shows have exploded in popularity since debuting last year, prompting the hosts to respond with a huge expansion of programming on the Internet radio station.

The shows that caught fire since they hit the air last April are "Reggae Calling," a music program, and "Real Talk," a talk show about the reggae industry and Jamaican current events.

"These programs have taken off in a way that none of us expected," said Sharon Gordon, who hosts "Reggae Calling" and shares the mic with Carlyle McKetty on "Real Talk."

"We started this because we love the music," Gordon said. "Now we have this tremendous following."

The shows are a branch of the Coalition to Preserve Reggae Music, which Gordon and McKetty founded in 2005.

Their mission, they say, is "to preserve the art form and its traditional message of healing and unity," which they say is threatened by violent themes and graphic lyrics heard in the genre today.

"It's not a generational thing," McKetty said. "It's a values thing. There's always a struggle for the heart and soul of anything that's good."

They broadcast six hours of tunes and conversation per week from a studio at E2 Records on Nostrand Ave.

But they're moving into their own Ocean Ave. studio this month, where they'll increase the on-air time to 15 hours a week.

By the end of the year, they aim to broadcast 30 hours per week by bringing on more deejays and talk show hosts to cover topics like youth issues and the arts.

"People who listen tell us that they wished there was more of what we're doing," McKetty said. "There's a desire for more of what we do."

They book well-known guests like percussionist "Carrot" Jarrett from the roots reggae group Third World and Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-Flatbush).

The audience becomes an active part of the show by sending messages to the hosts in an Internet chat room.

"The show provides a comfortable atmosphere that allows many of its listeners the chance to interact with guests in a very real way," Clarke said.

Thousands of people listen to interviews and live performances through computers in places like New York, Jamaica and England, according to an E2 Records official.

"They've done a good job," said E2 Records partner Michelle Arthurton. "They're keeping the Jamaican and Caribbean community informed."

ED ROBINSON ALBUM RELEASE

2011-03-02T17:55:00.001-08:00

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SALUTING WOMEN IN REGGAE/DANCEHALL MUSIC

2011-03-02T17:47:00.000-08:00

Respect is due to these women because they are survivor's in a business that constantly rejects them. We salute you:

ALAINE
ALIBRA
ALTHEA & DONNA
ANGIE ANGEL
ANNETTE BRISSETT
AUDREY HALL
BARBARA JONES
BEVERLY KELSO (Background singer for Bob Marley & The Wailers)
BRICK AND LACE
CARLENE DAVIS
CARROLL THOMPSON
CECILE
CHA'MAINE
CHERINE ANDERSON
CHERRY GREEN
CHEVELLE FRANKLIN
COLLEEN STEWART
CYNTHIA SCHLOSS
D'ANGEL
DAWN PENN
DAZARIE
DEBRAOH GLASGOW
DELLA GRANT
DIANA KING
DOREEN SCHAEFFER
ENID CUMBERLAND
ETANA
FIONA
FOXY BROWN
FOXY BROWN
GRACE JONES
GINGER WILLIAMS
HORTENSE ELLIS
INDU
IVY QUEEN
JANET KAY
JEAN ADEBAMBOJ
JENNI B/JEN LIZA
JENNIFER LARA
JC LODGE
JUDY MOWATT
JOVI ROCKWELL
JUNIE RANKS
K VIBES
KAREN WHEELER
KEISHA MARTIN
KINGSTON LADIES
KIM HARRETT
LADY ANN
LADY G
LADY LEX
LADY SAW
LORNA BENNETT
LOUISA MARK
LOVELLA ELLIS
LUNA ANGEL
MACKA DIAMOND
MAKEDA
MARCIA ATKINS
MARCIA DAVIS
MARCIA GRIFFITHS
MARGEURITA
MARIJAH
MARVIA PROVIDENCE
MILLIE SMALL
MINX
MS DYNAMITE
MS. THING
NADINE SUTHERLAND
NATALIE STORM
NICKY TUCKER
NiiQQii Li
NINA SKY
PAM HALL
PATRA
PATSY TODD
PHIYLLIS DILLON
PUMA Black Uhuru, deceased
QUEEN IFRICA
RENNE
RITA MARLEY
SANDRA CROSS
SASHA
SENYA
SHARON LITTLE
SHEBA
SONGBIRD SIMONE GORDON - SHARON THIS ONE IS FOR U
SONIA LINDO
SUSAN CADOGAN
STACIOUS
SHARON FORRESTER
SHEILA HYLTON
SHE’S MA BETH MCGREGOR
SHELLY THUNDER
SIS MENNEN
SISTER CAROL
SISTER CHARMAINE
SISTER NANCY
SISTER NYANDA
SONIA POTTINGER
SONYA SPENCE
SOPHIA GEORGE
SYLVIA TELLA
TAMI CHIN
TANYA MULLINGS
TANYA STEPHENS
TESSANNE CHIN
TIFA
TIMBERLEE
TWIGGY
WINSOME BENJAMIN
WORLD A GIRL

To those coming, it is important to remember that people do not buy plastic and paper, they buy emotions. Lastly, you’ve gotta be business savvy, or else you get _ over.

Log on to www. E2onair.com this month as we pay tribute to women in reggae/dancehall.

PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE WOMEN BEHIND THE SCENES IN REGGAE/DANCEHALL

2011-03-02T17:45:00.000-08:00

Another year we salute and pay tribute to the WOMEN in Reggae, past and present. These women are/were the backbone may it be in Management, Booking, Attorney, Music Executive, Producer, Photographer, Public Relations, Print Media, Radio etc.

We give thanks to all who are listed and not listed. Again, send in the names that I have missed or do not know about.

ALLYSON IONE
AMY WACTEL
ANDREA DAVIS
ANGELLA TOMLINSON
ANGIE GREAVES
ANNETTE BRISSET
ANNMARIE LEVI HIBBERT nee Philip
AVRIL FRANCIS
BARBARA BARBINO
BARBARA BLAKE HANNAH
BABSY GRANGE
BINTOU
BUNNY BRISSETT
CARLETTE DELEON
CAROL BERRY
CAROL DODD
CAROL SIMPSON
CARRIE MULLINGS
CASSIE (Hot 102 and Irie)
CASSANDRA GOINS
CATHERINE TOBIAS
CHRISTY BARBER
CHYNA LINDSEY
CLAUDETTE KEMP
CONNIE CAMPBELL
D'WISDOM
DANAE PEART
DEON MATTIS
DENISE BROWN
DENINE SMITH-CAMPBELL
DENOLYN CAROL
DIANA SMITH
DIANE ISSACHER
DIANE PODOLAK
DIANNE DALEY
DOLORES SISTA DEE
DONNA HOPE MARQUIS
DR. CAROLYN COOPER
ELAINE VALENTINE
ELENA OUMANO
ELISE KELLY
FLAIR LINDSEY
FRAN CHIN
GRACE VANRIEL
HUME JOHNSON
JACQUELINE BENNETT
JANET DAVIS
JOSANNE LEONARD
JUDITH KITSON
JUDY CACASSE
JUNE HESLOP
JUNE HUDSON, deceased
JUNIE STARR
KAREN MASON
KAY STARR
LADY B BLESS
LADY CHAM
LAUREN DRUMMOND
LESLIE PITTS
LEXY BROOKES
LISA CORTES
LLOYD JACKIE DAVIDSON
LUCIANA MANERI
MARIA & TERESA CASTELLUCCI
MARJORIE FLASH
MARVA THOMPSON
MAUREEN MUCTHISON
MAUREEN SHERIDAN
MAXINE GREAVES
MAXINE STOWE
MERVIS WALSH
MISHIBU DI RIDDEM QUEEN
MISS JACKSON (Sanchez)
NANCY DAVIS
NICOLE SHARPE
OLIVIA BABSY GRANGE
PAT BACCAS
PAT CHIN
PAT MCKAY
PAT MONTAGUE
PAT MESCHINO
PATRICE BARNES
PAULA PAGE
PAULA PORTER
PEGGY QUATTRO
PELE (Midem) - deceased
RAINE MARTIN
RAFIKA SOARIES
CEDELLA MARLEY
RITA MARLEY
ROSIE "PEPPY" PARKES
ROXANNE DIXON (Link Up Media)
SANDRA ALCOTT
SHARON BURKE
SHARON GORDON
SHERON HAMILTON-PEARSON
SHILO EVANS
SIMONE HARRIS
SISTER IGNATIUS
SISTER KUFUYNA
SISTER LOVELY
SLYVIA RHONE
SONIA POTTINGER (only female producer - deceased)
SUZANNE KARAM A/K/A
SUZIE Q
SYN DAWKINS
TANDRA LYTES JHAGROO
TANISHA SCOTT
TASZ SMITH
TRACII MCGREGOR
TULLAH CARTER
UNA MORGAN
VINETTE PRICE
VIOLET LAWRENCE
VIVIAN SCOTT-CHEW
VIVIEN GOLDMAN
VONNIE MCGWAN
YOLAN ZANDERS
YVONNE YOUNG

Thank youuuuuuuuuuu to you all who have helped bring this business to the forefront and remember Nothing worthwhile comes easily. Work, continuous work and hard work, is the only way to accomplish results that last.

Lastly, if this business is about anything, it’s about discipline and staying focused.

THE LATE DON TAYLOR - BIRTHDAY

2011-02-10T06:18:00.000-08:00

BIRTHDAY: The late DON TAYLOR (1943-1999)

Ex- manager BOB MARLEY (1974 to 1979).
Don was the author of the tell all book Marley and Me (1994).
He passed on after heart surgery in Miami (1999).

BOB MARLEY COMMEMORATIVE COINS

2011-02-10T06:01:00.000-08:00

February 6 is the birthday of the late Hon. Robert Nesta Marley. In honor of the Reggae ambassador, the Bank of Jamaica is placing Commemorative Gold Coins on the market for U$100.00/760.00.

Bob Marley 60th Birthday Commemorative Coin
-Metallic content: silver with gold plating U$100,00

Bob Marley 50th Birthday Commemorative Coin
-Metallic content: 22 carat gold U$760.00

For more information, contact the Bank of Jamaica 876-922-0750 ext 2109 or email: souvenir.coins@boj.org.jm

THE LATE BIM SHERMAN - BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

2011-02-02T11:17:00.001-08:00

Roots singer/songwriter Bim Sherman known as reggae's sweetest voice, also known as Jarrett Tomlinson, Jarrett Vincent, Lloyd Vincent, J.L. Vincent, Bim Shieman, and Lloyd Tomlinson was born on the island of Jamaica in 1952.

Sherman is known as an unsung hero who struggled in Jamaica as a singer. He was known to have worked with producers Dudley Swabey, Prince Far I, Jah Lloyd aka Jah Lion and Jah Woosh. It is also said that his work were also self financed.

In the mid 70's Sherman moved to London and was affiliated with On-U Sound, New Age Steppers, Ari Up formerly of The Slits, Singer And Players with Congo Ashanti R and the late Prince Far-I, Dub Syndicate and Justice League of Zion.

Sherman's work was heavily influenced from all around world notable India. His classic 70s roots tunes were re-recorded in India alongside an orchestra in Bombay. This afforded him the opportunity to an entire new audience and fan base.
As Sherman and work started to emerge he was diagnosed with cancer. A few weeks later he passed on November 17 2000. So on this day the reggae fraternity should take time out to remember Reggae's Sweetest Voice the late Bim Sherman.

RELEASES

1979
Lovers Leap Showcase
197X
Love Forever
1981
35 Years From Alpha (Headley Benett & Bim Sherman)
1982
Across The Red Sea
In A Rub A Dub Style (Bim Sherman Meets Horace Andy And U Black)
War Of Words (Singers & Players Featuring Bim Sherman)
1984
Danger
Century
1986
Haunting Ground
1988
Ghetto Dub

COMPILATIONS
Crucial Cuts Vol 1 [1986-90]
Crucial Cuts Vol 2 [1979-84]
Love Forever [1974-79]
Rub-A-Dub [1975-79]
Taken Off [197X-8X]
The Need to Live [1981-95]
Tribulation [1974-79]

PRODUCTIONS
Bim Sherman - Crucial Cuts Vol 2 [1979-84]
Bim Sherman - Ghetto Dub [1988]
Bim Sherman - Haunting Ground [1986]
Bim Sherman - Love Forever [197X]
Bim Sherman - Lovers Leap Showcase [1979]
Bim Sherman - Tribulation [1974-79]
Bim Sherman & The Voluntary - Century [1984]
Various Artists - On-U Sound Present Reggae Archive Vol 1 [1977-81]

APPEARS ON
• 129 Beat Street Ja-Man Special
• 35 Years From Alpha
• A Party Of Dubbers & Toasters
• Classics Of 1975 Vol 1
• Disco Plates Collection Part 1
• Disco Plates Collection Part 2
• Down In A Tenement Yard
• Flashing Echo
• Foundation Steppers
• Golden Greats Vol 1
• Heavyweight 3
• In A Rub A Dub Style
• Living My Culture
• On-U Sound Present Reggae Archive Vol 1
• Punky Reggae Party
• Ready When You Dub
• Revenge Of The Underdog
• Revive Reggae Classics
• The Trojan Story Vol 1&2
• Tribulation
• Trojan 12" Box Set
• Trojan Creole Reggae Box Set
• Trojan Rockers Box Set
• Trojan Roots and Culture Box Set

ASA MUSICIAN VOCALS
Bim Sherman - Crucial Cuts Vol 2 [1979-84]
Bim Sherman - Haunting Ground [1986]
Bim Sherman - Lovers Leap Showcase [1979]
Bim Sherman - Taken Off [197X-8X]
Bim Sherman - The Need to Live [1981-95]
Bim Sherman - Tribulation [1974-79]
Bim Sherman & The Voluntary - Century [1984]
Bim Sherman Meets Horace Andy And U Black - In A Rub A Dub Style [1982]
Headley Benett & Bim Sherman - 35 Years From Alpha [1981]
New Age Steppers - Foundation Steppers [1982]
Singers & Players - Leaps And Bounds [1984]
Singers & Players Featuring Bim Sherman - War Of Words [1982]

BACKING VOCALS
New Age Steppers - Action Battefield [1981]

PAM HALL - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

2011-02-02T11:16:00.000-08:00

Pam Hall started her career in the seventies and became one of Jamaica's most productive, creative and resourceful female artists. Not only did she establish herself as a solo performer with broad recognition and appreciation in the U.K. and Japan, she is also one of reggae's most sought-after backing vocalists over the years.

About to Lose My Mind
Let Me Tell You, Boy!

And I Love Him
Missing You Baby

Archibald
Time for Love

Ball Control
Pam Hall ...
Bet You Don't Know

Because You Love Me
Magic [12 Tracks]

Because You Loved Me
Magic [18 Tracks]

Bet You Don't Know
Pam Hall ...
Bet You Don't Know

Children of the Night
Missing You Baby

Come on Home
Pam Hall ...
Magic [18 Tracks]

Come See About Mee
Missing You Baby

Come See About Me
R&B Hits Reggae Style

Corner Me
Time for Love

Crazy Boy
Pam Hall ...
Bet You Don't Know

Don't Be Despaired
Pam Hall
A Love Worth Fighting For

Don't Hurt Me
Cables & Friends Baby Why

Don't Know
Pam Hall
Bet You Don't Know

Ease My Soul
Pam Hall ...
Time for Love

Enough Is Enough
Pam Hall ...
Time for Love

Fell Like Making Love
Bet You Don't Know

Flex Right
Dwight, Pam Hall
Always Love You

Folly
Pam Hall ...
Dancehall Superhits, Vol. 3

Fusing and Fighting
Natty Queen Divas

Fussing & Fighting
Queens of Reggae

Have Mercy
P. Hall, D. Reid ...
Riddim Rider, Vol. 6: Expo Train

Heart of a Woman
Pam Hall
Reggae Hits, Vol. 26

Holding Hands
Pam Hall ...
Always Love You

Hot! Hot! Loving
Pam Hall ...
Bet You Don't Know

Humanity
Time for Love

I Admire You
Missing You Baby

I Am Strong
B. Hall ...
Renegade Reggae, Vol. 1

I Don't Wanna Cry
Pam Hall ...
Bet You Don't Know

I Know I Need to Be in Love
Magic [12 Tracks]

I Know My Love
Pam Hall ...
Missing You Baby

I Kown I Can
Cell Block Female Quarters

I Love Me Some Him
Bet You Don't Know

I Love to Now How You Love Me
Magic [18 Tracks]

I Was Born a Woman
Magic [18 Tracks]

I Will Always Love You
Number One Reggae Album

I Wish
Pam Hall ...
Time for Love

I Won't Stop Loving You
Pure Lovers, Vol. 4

I'll Always Love You
Always Love You

I'll Be There 4 U
P. Hall, D. Reid ...
I'll Be Lonely

I'll Make Love to You
Babyface ...
Missing You Baby

If You Could See Me
Pam Hall ...
Bet You Don't Know

Interlude
Time for Love

Jus Dance
Pam Hall ...
Always Love You

Lean on Me
Magic [12 Tracks]

Let It Be Me
Always Love You

Lonely Days
Magic [12 Tracks]

Love & Affection
Bet You Don't Know

Love Make a Woman
R&B Hits Reggae Style

Love Makes a Woman
Always Love You

Love Should Have Bought You
Always Love You

Love Should Have Brought You Home
Lovers Forever, Vol. 3

Love Should Have Brought You
R&B Hits Reggae Style

Loving Devotion
Always Love You

Magic
Pam Hall ...
Magic [18 Tracks]

Me Mate
I'll Always Love You

Me Matie
Always Love You

Missing You Baby
Pam Hall
Strictly the Best, Vol. 14

Missing You
Pam Hall
Reggae Hits, Vol. 17

My Heart Will Go On
Bet You Don't Know

Never Can Say Good-Bye
Missing You Baby

Never Can Say Goodbye
Reggae Songbirds

Never Love Again
Missing You Baby

Never, Never
Renegaded in the Dance Hall

No Time to Loose
R&B Hits Reggae Style

No Time to Lose
Bet You Don't Know

Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
Time for Love

Ole Fashion
Bingie Trod

On a Day Like Today
Magic [12 Tracks]

One Dance Won't Do
Reggae Hits [Jet Star]

Our Day Will Come
Traditional
Always Love You

Perfidia
Mr Tipsy's Bar Ram Top 20

Roll Over Baby
Pam Hall ...
Missing You Baby

Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)
Bet You Don't Know

Sad Movies
R&B Hits Reggae Style

Save the Last Dance for Me
Magic [18 Tracks]

Save the Last Dance
Magic [12 Tracks]

Should Have Made You Mine
Riddim Driven: Mr. Brown Meets Number One

Shouldn't Vex
Time for Love

Show Me
Magic [12 Tracks]

Smooth Operator
Missing You Baby

So Long Boy
Pam Hall ...
Bet You Don't Know

Someday We Will Be Together
R&B Hits Reggae Style

Someday
Bet You Don't Know

Son of a Preacher Man
Always Love You

Soul & Insperation
Sweet Love, Vol. 7

Suely This Is Love
I'll Always Love You

Surely This Is Love
Pam Hall ...
Always Love You

Sweet Thing
Missing You Baby

Sweetest Sound
Pam Hall ...
Strictly the Best, Vol. 24

The Reason Why We Sing
Magic [12 Tracks]

There Ain't Nobody Else
All I Have Is Love

There You Are
Pam Hall ...
Bet You Don't Know

Tick Tock
Pam Hall
2-In-1

Time for Love
Time for Love

Trouble in My Life
Sweet Love, Vol. 5

Truly
Strictly the Best, Vol 10

Un-Break My Heart
Magic

DENNIS E. BROWN

2011-02-02T11:11:00.000-08:00

Dennis Emmanuel Brown (February 1, 1957 – July 1, 1999) was a Jamaican reggae singer. During his prolific career, which began in the late 1960s when he was aged eleven, he recorded more than 75 albums and was one of the major stars of lovers rock, a sub-genre of reggae. Bob Marley cited Brown as his favourite singer,dubbing him "The Crown Prince of Reggae", and Brown would prove hugely influential on future generations of reggae singers.

ROMAN STEWART SEVEN YEARS GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

2011-01-25T22:19:00.000-08:00

Today is 7 years that Roman Stewart has passed on, do I have to sit around and shake my head again in sorrow, shame and pity. Year after year, it is like pulling teeth to get radio personalities to purse their lips on their radio program to remember Roman Stewart. I sometimes wonder if these radio personalities know their reggae music history or care to know. Do they take time out to research or interview elders in the industry to learn? I guess not. All you hear most times is a bag of noise and/or chat. When I do meet up with them - those with whom I can relate to, they can tell you that I always tell them like it is, as I am not one to hold back.

TO THOSE WHO DO NOT KNOW, IF THERE WAS NO ROMAN STEWART THERE WOULD NOT BE A DENNIS BROWN. Yes read my caps. Roman taught Dennis to sing. Listen to Dennis, Watch Dennis, See Dennis performances - who do you see - YES ROMAN STEWART.

THE MAN, a/k/a ROMEY, MR. SPECIAL

Born in May 11 1957, Roman Stewart at a tender age would sing on the streets and at the pier where cruise ships docked. His friend Freddie McGregor would collect the money that people gave them. In 1968, he was just 11 years old when he did his first recording "Walking Down The Street". In 1974 Roman got his first hit song "Hooray Festival", followed by "Hit Song" in 1976.

The early 1970's was good to Roman wherein he started recording more songs for well known producers (Glen Brown, Derrick Harriott, Everton Da Silva, Phil Pratt and Linval Thompson) It is said that his best known tune is "Rice and Peas" recorded in 1979 for Linval Thompson. In all Roman recorded more than 70 singles and two albums by himself and endured a career of more than 30 years.

Roman moved from Jamaica to New York in 1976, he recorded some songs, dubs and did shows. The latter he was known to do especially when his friends arrived in town most of for free of charge.

On January 25, 2004 Roman a/k/a Romey died of a heart attack at the age of 46. Prior to that night Roman attended a show to see his good friend Freddie McGregor. Thereafter, he attended a birthday party where he sang two songs. It is said that when Roman attempted to sing his third song, he placed the microphone down and complained of chest pains. He later collapsed and was rushed to the hospital in a coma.

Roman had regain consciousness after an operation lasting several hours and it is said that Roman was heard saying "If I get through this, I'm going to change my life." Later he went into a second coma, as we sat and waited in E2 Studios (Ed Robinson's Studio) praying and hoping for the best, we received that call from Yvonne Young the call we really did not want and she informed us that Roman had passed on.

I know that Roman is probably up there looking down at us with that kool aid smile about to make a call to all sound-men saying "hey I got D Brown and Alton here, how much dub you want". Always the jovial hustler - our Romey. Gone but not forgotten.

GYPTIAN'S "HOLD YOU" VOTED NUMBER 2 SONG FOR 2010 IN NY

2011-01-08T08:41:00.002-08:00

The hit song Hold You, by Gyptian has been voted the number two song of 2010 by New York's WQHT HOT 97 Radio Station in New York.

SEAN PAUL - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

2011-01-08T08:41:00.001-08:00

Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques (born January 9, 1973), a/k/a Sean Paul, is a Jamaican Grammy winning reggae/dancehall artist who is the former lead vocalist of the Dutty Cup Crew.

LOVELLA ELLIS - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

2011-01-08T08:40:00.000-08:00

Lovella Ellis has followed in her famous fathers path of performing reggae music. Lovella is the daughter of the late great king of rocksteady Alton Ellis. She was born in South London, England.

EARL "WIRE" LINDO - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

2011-01-07T06:52:00.001-08:00

Earl "Wire" Lindo, a/k/a "Wya" born 7 January 1953 is a Jamaican reggae musician. He is a member of The Wailers and has collaborated with numerous reggae artists including Burning Spear.

SEAN PAUL WILL BE OFF THE MARKET - GETTING MARRIED

2011-01-07T06:45:00.000-08:00

Tears are following like a river from female fans of the international dancehall deejay. It is reported that the deejay proosed to is long time girlfriend, Jodi "Jinx" Stewart on New Years Eve.

JOSEY WALES "THE OUT LAW/COLONEL" PREPARES FOR DEATH

2011-01-07T06:27:00.000-08:00

No one likes to think about their own mortality. But the truth is we are all going to die someday and the "Colonel" has decided to prepare for this day. He was faced with this reality, after the passing of fellow veteran reggae artists and in particular his friend Sugar Minott.

He decided to have his casket built to his liking. The casket was made locally with the colors of his Rastafarian faith (red, green and gold) and is kept in an air conditioned room at his home.

THE NEW YORK TOP 30 REGGAE & TOP ALBUM/CD's CHARTS 12/29/10

2011-01-04T06:34:00.000-08:00

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR
1 1 13 INNOCENT (3) BUJU BANTON GARGAMEL #1
2 2 13 African Queen Sadiki Joe Fraser #2
3 3 11 Rescue Me Duane Stephenson/Gramps Morgan VP #3
4 4 10 Back Downtown Anthony Cruz Shan Shan/Nowtime Sound #4
5 6 9 If I Ever Wayne Wonder Singso #5
6 8 9 Birth Place Vybrant Major Links #6
7 9 8 Love Is Courtney John Joe Fraser #7
8 5 17 For Your Eyes Only (3) Shaggy/Alaine K-Licious #1
9 11 8 Nuh Mash It Up Binghi Fiya Binghi Princess Muzik #9
10 12 8 How Can You Mend A Broken Heart Lenn Hammond Boot Camp #10
11 14 6 Nah Let Go Gyptian VP #11
12 7 11 Anything You Want Mary J Blige/Busta Rhymes/Gyptian Matriarch #4
13 15 6 Bad News Tony Anthony Phylani Music #13
14 19 5 Torn Tony Anthony Phylani Music #14
15 10 15 Keeping It Real Beres Hammond Heavy Beat #2
16 17 6 Stronger Baby Cham/Michael Rose/Bounty Killer Madhouse #16
17 18 5 Just A Little Loving Rolhensha/Gyptian No Doubt #17
18 13 11 Nah Sell Out Khago Seanizzle #9
19 22 5 Sweet Jamaica Mr. Vegas/Shaggy/Josey Wales Clifford Ray Music #19
20 23 4 If You Think You Are Lonely Now Steele Mobs #20
21 24 4 Lovers Rock Sophia Brown Music Mecka Records #21
22 16 17 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #2
23 26 4 Feel Up Natalie Storm Prodigal #23
24 27 3 Ali Ali Ho Everton Blender Joe Fraser #24
25 28 3 If I Follow My Heart Fiona JasFar #25
26 20 14 Times Like These Queen Ifrica 2 Hard Music #6
27 21 21 Our Heroes (4) Ed Robinson E2 Recordings #1
28 25 18 I'm OK Beenie Man Seanizzle #2
29 - 1 Dark Skin Girl Romain Virgo Penthouse #29
30 - 1 Babylon You Wrong Cornell Campbell/U Roy Special Delivery #30
NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ www.ustream.tv/channel/the-foundation-radio-network, http://www.E2onair.com http://www.Reggae4us.com http://www.ReggaeSpin.com http://www.VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart, RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

THE NEW YORK TOP 20 REGGAE ALBUMS/CD's 12/29/10

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 1 14 BEFORE THE DAWN (8) BUJU BANTON GARGAMEL
2 2 14 Black Gold Duane Stephenson VP
3 3 12 Lifeline Sadiki Joe Fraser/VP
4 6 9 Million Chance Tony Anthony Phylani Music
5 5 4 Strictly The Best 42 Various Artists VP
6 7 4 The Crown Prince Of Reggae Dennis Brown 17 North Parade
7 10 4 Strictly The Best 43 Various Artists VP
8 8 6 My Way Lady Saw Diva Records
9 12 3 Yesterday Today Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
10 6 15 Reggae Evolution Richie Stevens Pot Of Gold
11 9 8 Reggae Legends: Josey Wales Greensleeves
12 18 2 Dance Drop Riddim Various Artists No Doubt
13 11 16 R&B Hits Reggae Style Vol.4 Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
14 14 17 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves
15 15 19 United States Of Africa (4) Luciano VP
16 19 29 Romain Virgo Romain Virgo VP
17 13 8 Hi Grade Ganja Anthems 3 Various Artists Greensleeves
18 16 23 Hold You Gyptian VP
19 17 25 Reggae Gold 2010 (7) Various Artists VP
20 20 26 I-Ternal Fire Capleton VP

NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ www.ustream.tv/channel/the-foundation-radio-network, http://www.E2onair.com http://www.Reggae4us.com http://www.ReggaeSpin.com http://www.VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES & TOP 15 ALBUMS/CD's CHARTS 12/31/10

2011-01-04T06:31:00.000-08:00

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR
1 1 14 INNOCENT (4) BUJU BANTON GARGAMEL #1
2 2 14 African Queen Sadiki Joe Fraser #2
3 3 11 Rescue Me Duane Stephenson/Gramps Morgan VP #3
4 4 11 Nuh Mash It Up Binghi Fiya BinghiPrincessMuzik #4
5 5 9 Love Is Courtney John Joe Fraser #5
6 6 10 Back Downtown Anthony Cruz Shan Shan/Nowtime #6
7 10 8 If I Ever Wayne Wonder Singso #7
8 11 8 How Can You Mend A Broken Heart Lenn Hammond Boot Camp #8
9 7 15 For Your Eyes Only (2) Shaggy/Alaine K-Licious #9
10 12 8 Birth Place Vybrant Major Links #10
11 14 6 Nah Let Go Gyptian VP #11
12 15 6 Stronger Baby Cham/Michael Rose/Bounty Killer Madhouse #12
13 9 10 Anything You Want Mary J Blige/Busta Rhymes/Gyptian Matriarch #9
14 17 4 Lovers Rock Sophia Brown Music Mecka Records #14
15 18 6 Torn Tony Anthony Phylani Music #15
16 8 11 Nah Sell Out Khago Seanizzle #8
17 13 15 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #2
18 20 4 Sweet Jamaica Mr. Vegas/Shaggy/Josey Wales Clifford Ray Music #18
19 21 4 Just A Little Loving Rolhensha/Gyptian No Doubt #19
20 22 3 Ali Ali Ho Everton Blender Joe Fraser #20
21 16 16 I'm OK (3) Beenie Man Seanizzle #1
22 23 3 Our Heroes Ed Robinson E2 Recordings/VP #22
23 24 2 Jamaican Man Sharon Forrester Heavy Beat #23
24 19 12 Times Like These Queen Ifrica 2 Hard Music #6
25 - 1 Prisoner Of Love Kashief Lindo Heavy Beat #25

NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ www.ustream.tv/channel/the-foundation-radio-network, http://www.E2onair.com, http://www.Reggae4us.com, http://www.ReggaeSpin.com http://www.VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart, RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 15 ALBUMS/CD’s CHART 12/31/10

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 1 14 BEFORE THE DAWN (8) BUJU BANTON GARGAMEL
2 2 12 Lifeline Sadiki Joe Fraser/VP
3 3 4 Strictly The Best 42 Various Artists VP
4 7 6 Million Chance Tony Anthony Phylani Music
5 6 7 My Way Lady Saw Diva Records
6 8 4 The Crown Prince Of Reggae Dennis Brown 17 North Parade
7 4 14 Reggae Evolution (2) Richie Stevens Pot Of Gold
8 10 3 Strictly The Best 43 Various Artists VP
9 5 12 Black Gold Duane Stephenson VP
10 11 2 Yesterday Today Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
11 14 2 Dance Drop Riddim Various Artists No Doubt
12 9 8 Reggae Legends: Josey Wales Greensleeves
13 13 19 Put The Stereo On (4) Gappy Ranks Greensleeves
14 12 16 R&B Hits Reggae Style Vol.4 Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
15 15 23 Hold Me Gyptian VP

NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ www.ustream.tv/channel/the-foundation-radio-network, http://www.E2onair.com, http://www.Reggae4us.com, http://www.ReggaeSpin.com http://www.VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart, RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

REGGAE ACTS FOR ONE LOVE REGGAE CONCERT SERIES

2011-01-03T15:14:00.000-08:00

The One Love Reggae Concert Series have named the following acts for this month and February 2011. The are as follows:

Jan. 11 Freddie McGregor
Jan. 18 John Holt
Jan. 25 Etana
Feb. 1 Toots & The Maytals
Feb. 8 Luciana

The venue will be Negril Escape Hotel.

www.oneloveconcerts.com

Shaggy - Reggae History January 3, 2001

2011-01-03T14:43:00.000-08:00

On this day in 2001 Shaggy hits Billboard top 100 Singles Chart with "It Wasn't Me", featuring Rik Rok.

ANTHONY MALVO - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

2011-01-03T07:18:00.000-08:00

Anthony Malvo was born on January 4th in Kingston, Jamaica. He began his singing career in the early 1980's on the Legendary "Black Star" Sound System in Kingston. Later moved on to perform and record with King Jammys. Malvo recorded his first number one hit single entitled "Come Back Two Me" on the Winston Riley label, Techniques, featuring Tiger. Malvo continued with numerous hit songs like "Greatest Gal Lover" featuring Daddy Lizzard. "Can You Stop The Rain," "Ready Or Not" and "Sensi" Featuring Josie Wales.

In the early 90's Anthony Malvo teamed up singer Anthony Red Rose and started their own Music Production Label "How Yu Fi Say Dat"named after Anthony Malvo's hit song with Sly & Robbie on the Taxi label. entitled, "How Yu Fi Say Dat." Together Malvo and Redrose recorded and produced the first number one hit for Beenie Man "Wicked Man" The hits continued with number one hit songs like, "Report To We" Sean Paul, "Quarter To Twelve" feat. Simpleton, "Bag Juice on Base" featuring Fabby Dolly, "Dun Wife", featuring Cobra "Antichrist" featuring Captain Barky, "Guns and Roses" feat Bounty Killa, Malvo and Redrose. Just to name a few hit songs produced and recorded by Anthony Malvo on the "How Yu Fi Say Dat" Label.

RELEASES:
Midnight Cowboy (7", Single) Jammy's Records 1987
True Love (7") Parish 1987
Comforter (It's Me) (12") Greensleeves Records 1993
Informer (12") Greensleeves Records 1993
Heart Made Of Stone (7") Fat Eyes Records 1999
Brown Skin Girl (7") Baby G Productions 2004
Come Back To Me (12", Single) Techniques Records, VP Records
My Cord / My Sound / Guard Yu Head Back / No Heathen (12") Star Trail
Want It All (7") Love Injection Production
What A Heat (7") Reggae Vibes

PRODUCTION:
Greensleeves Sampler 10 (LP) Reminiscing Greensleeves Records 1994
Jungle & Western Cowboy Style / Build Me 3 Coffins (New Blood Crew Remixes) (12") Greensleeves Records 1995
Quarter To Twelve (LP, Comp) VP Records 1995
Ragga Ragga Ragga! 6 (CD) Nuh Watch Nuh Clock Greensleeves Records 1995
Strictly The Best 15 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) VP Records 1995
A Piece Of The Blender: The Singles (LP, Album) Live Up Heartbeat Records (2) 1996
My Xperience (2xLP, Album) Virgin, TVT Records 1996
My Xperience Chapter 1 (LP) TVT Records, VP Records 1996
Ragga Ragga Ragga! 7 (CD) Explode Gal Greensleeves Records 1996
Greensleeves Reggae Sampler 18 (LP) What Have You Done Greensleeves Records 1998
Next Millenium ◄ (2 versions) Heartbeat TVT Records 1998
Wuk Dem Fi Hours / Anytime Yu Want War (12") VP Records 1998
U Know How We Roll (2xLP) Shotta To A Shotta Greensleeves Records 2003
Vibe With Us / Angel (7") Real Music (2) 2003
Hooked On You / Gal Dem Yard (7") Real Music (2)

APPEARS ON:
Limousine (LP, Album) Echoes Of My Mind Dynamic Sounds 1989
My Xperience (Album) ◄ (2 versions) Guns & Roses TVT Records ... 1996
My Xperience Chapter 1 (LP) Guns & Roses TVT Records, VP Records 1996
A Grade One Culture Dance '98 (CD) A Grade One Culture Da... Jah Life 1998
Good Friends Better Than Pocket Money (CD) Love Is Coming At You,... 2B1 Records
Love I Want (7") Love I Want How Yu Fi Sey Dat ?

TRACKS APPEARS ON:
Superstars Hit Parade Vol. 3 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Bad Minded People Live And Love ... 1987
Duck Dance V/S China Town (LP) Greatest Girl Lover Jammy's Records 1988
Massive 3 (Album, Comp) ◄ (3 versions) Come Back To Me FFRR 1989
Reggae Hits Volume 7 (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) Take You To The Dance Jet Star Records 1989
The Best Of Reggae Dancehall Vol. 1 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Take You To The Dance Profile Records 1989
Yammie Volume Three (LP, Comp) Three Times A Lady Yammie Music 1991
Sweet Nanny Goat (LP) Bad Minded People Pickout 1992
Greensleeves Sampler 8 (CD) Informer Greensleeves Records 1993
Romantic Ragga (LP, Comp) Can't Control Sinbad Production 1993
Greensleeves Sampler 11 (CD, Comp) Never Get Greensleeves Records 1994
Conscious Ragga (LP) Jah Mercy Greensleeves Records 1995
Quarter To Twelve (LP, Comp) Rumours VP Records 1995
Smoke The Herb (LP) Sensi VP Records 1995
Late Night Lovers Rock (CD, Comp) True Love e2 (2) 1998
Rythm 2 Rythm Vol1 Sleng Teng Duck Dance (2xLP, Comp) Kill A Sound Boy Black Arrow Records 2004
Double Twin Spin Volume 1 (CD, Comp) Bad Minded People Shelly Power Record
Gangster (LP, Comp) All Fruits Ripe Sinbad Production
Strictly The Best 1 (Cass) Take You To The Dance VP Records
In 1999 Malvo decided to launch his own Production & Recording career. He started the label "Real Music Production" The First Single he produced was "My Heart Belongs to you" featuring himself. He continued to produce artists like Capleton & Glen Washington on the "Identify Rhythm". The songs were placed on Capleton's VP Grammy nominee album "Still Blazing" entitled "Jah is going to Work It Out." Anthony Malvo also recorded & produced Junior Kelly, Dawn Penn and Admiral Baily on the same rhythm "Identify." Anthony Malvo still continues to produce music on the Real Music label.

MUMA NANCY - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

2011-01-02T08:46:00.001-08:00

Ophlin Russell-Myers (Sister Nancy, aka Muma Nancy) born 2 January 1962, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies is a female dancehall DJ and singer. Nancy is one of 15 siblings.Her brother, Robert, a/k/a Brigadier Jerry. She is also known to the world at large, as the first female dancehall DJ and was described as being a "dominating female voice for over two decades" in the reggae/dancehall industry.

Sister Nancy a/k/a Muma Nancy most famous song is "Bam Bam", labeled as a "well-known reggae anthem" by British Broadcasting Company and a "classic" by The Observer.

In her mid-teens, Nancy would occasionally perform on the Jahlove Music sound system that her brother Briggy worked with. In 1980, producer Winston Riley was the first to take her into the studio, resulting in her first single, "Papa Dean" for his Techniques label. Russell-Myers went on to perform at Reggae Sunsplash, making her the first female deejay ever to perform there, and she is also the first female Jamaican deejay to tour internationally. She had further success with singles such as "One Two", "Money Can't Buy Me Love", "Transport Connection" and "Bam Bam". Her debut album, One Two was released in 1982. She went on to work with producer Henry "Jungo" Lawes, recording "A No Any Man Can Test Sister Nancy", "Bang Belly", and a collaboration with Yellowman, "Jah Mek Us Fe A Purpose". She continued to appear live, sometimes on Jahlove Music with her brother. The sound system toured internationally, with both Sister Nancy and Brigadier Jerry making their debut UK performances at the Brixton Town Hall, London in 1982.

Muma Nancy has paved the way for Lady Saw, Sister Carol, Junie Ranks, Sista Charmaine, Mack Diamond, Lady G, Shelly Thunder, Carla Marshall, Lorna G, Lady English, and Lady P.

In 2007, Russell-Myers released the second of her two albums, Sister Nancy Meets Fireproof, produced by djMush1, formerly of the Slackers (NYC Ska) on Special Potato Records. The album was distributed by Jammyland Records in New York, NY. The album features four original compositions, as well as four instrument versions of the aforementioned songs.

Muma Nancy tours Europe every year and performs throughout the US, her most recent show in which she headlined was "Female Giants of the 80's" that was held on December 30, 2009 at Caribbean City, Empire Blvd., Brooklyn, NY along side Junie Ranks, Lady Ann, Sista Charmaine and Lady G.

Russell-Myers is married to her long time sweetheart of over twenty years. They reside with the rest of her family in New Jersey, where she works as an accountant at a bank.

MUMA NANCY'S MUSIC:

1982
• One Two
• The Yellow, The Purple & The Nancy (Yellowman & Fathead & Purpleman & Sister Nancy)

APPEARS ON

• 300% Dynamite
• Bam Bam
• 600% Dynamite
• Transport Connection
• A Dee-Jay Explosion
• One Two
• Dancehall
• Only Woman Dj With Degree
• Dread Broadcasting Corp.
• Bam Bam
• Playtime Reggae
• Bam Belly
• Sonic Presents The Best Of The DJ's Bout Ya !
• Wicked Like Me
• The Volcano Eruption
• Dance Pon De Corner
• The Yellow, The Purple & The Nancy
• No Any Man Can Test Sister Nancy
• Dance Pon The Corner
• Bang Belly
• Total Recall - Volcano Vol 2
• Dance Pon The Corner

AS A MUSICIAN VOCALS

• Yellowman & Fathead & Purpleman & Sister Nancy - The Yellow, The Purple & The Nancy [1982]

Muma Nancy happy birthday and thanks for your contribution to the reggae/dancehall music industry.

ALBERT GRIFFITHS - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

2011-01-01T09:44:00.000-08:00

Albert Griffiths, singer and guitar player was the founder of the reggae group The Gladiators

RELEASES
1985
Country Living (Albert Griffiths & The Gladiators)

PRODUCTIONS
Albert Griffiths & Gladiators - Country Living [1985]
Gladiators - Babylon Street [1982]

APPEARS ON
Heartbeat Reggae
Studio One Dub Vol 2
Albums engineered by Albert Griffiths

MIXING ENGINEER
Albert Griffiths & Gladiators - Country Living [1985]
As a musician

BACKING VOCALS
Gladiators - Bongo Red [197X]
Gladiators - Gladiators [1980]
U Roy - Rasta Ambassador [1977]

VOCALS
Albert Griffiths & Gladiators - Country Living [1985]
Gladiators - Back To Roots [1982]
Gladiators - Bongo Red [197X]
Gladiators - Gladiators [1980]
Gladiators - Naturality [1979]
Gladiators - Proverbial Reggae [1978]
Gladiators - Serious Thing [1984]
Gladiators - Sweet So Till [1979]
Gladiators - Symbol Of Reality [1982]
Gladiators - Trenchtown Mix Up [1976]

RHYTHM GUITAR
Albert Griffiths & Gladiators - Country Living [1985]
Gladiators - Back To Roots [1982]
Gladiators - Bongo Red [197X]
Gladiators - Serious Thing [1984]
Michael Prophet - Consciousness [1979-80]
The Yabby You Vibration - Deliver Me From My Enemies [1977]
Tommy McCook - Blazing Horns - Tenor In Roots [1976-78]
Tommy McCook & Bobby Ellis - Blazing Horns [1977]
Wayne Wade - Dancing Time [1978]
Yabby You - Beware [1978]

LEAD GUITAR
Gladiators - Naturality [1979]
Gladiators - Proverbial Reggae [1978]
Gladiators - Trenchtown Mix Up [1976]
U Roy - Rasta Ambassador [1977]
Yabby U & Michael Prophet & Wayne Wade - Prophecy [1982]

GUITAR
Baba Dread - Earthman Connection [1978-79]
Burning Spear - Creation Rebel
Ethiopian & Gladiators - Dread Prophecy [1986]
Gladiators - Symbol Of Reality [1982]
Royals - Pick Up The Pieces [1977]
Yabby U - Jah Jah Way [1980]
Yabby You & King Tubby - King Tubby's Prophesy Of Dub [1976]
Yabby You & Various Artists - Jesus Dread [1972-77]

BASS
Gladiators - Back To Roots [1982]
Gladiators - Sweet So Till [1979]

PERCUSSIONS
Albert Griffiths & Gladiators - Living [1985]
Ethiopian & Gladiators - Dread Prophecy [1986]

STRINGS
Albert Griffiths & Gladiators - Country Living [1985]

ALPHA BLONDY - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

2011-01-01T09:42:00.001-08:00

Alpha Blondy (born January 1, 1953) is an Ivorian reggae singer and international recording artist. Alpha Blondy was born Seydou Koné in Dimbokro, Ivory Coast. He sings mainly in his native language of Dioula, in French and English, and sometimes in Arabic or Hebrew. His lyrics convey serious political attitudes and a sense of humor.

RELEASES
1982
Rasta Poué
1985
Apartheid Is Nazism
1986
Jerusalem (Alpha Blondy & The Wailers)

PRODUCTIONS
Alpha Blondy - Apartheid Is Nazism [1985]
Alpha Blondy & Wailers - Jerusalem [1986]

As a musician

VOCALS
Alpha Blondy - Apartheid Is Nazism [1985]
Alpha Blondy & Wailers - Jerusalem [1986]

LOOKING BACK AT REGGAE/DANCEHALL HIGHLIGHTS - 2010

2010-12-31T07:52:00.000-08:00

I complied this list, as I want everyone to digest what has happened in this industry. Ask yourselves do we have problems, if so what, who and why. Do we need solutions? if so do you have solutions? A lot of the important stuff was lost. I am sure some of the few good things that are listed did not stand out during the year for you.

From this compilation, I see that a lot of focus was placed on artists personal lives and hype. (Very unnecessary, where is the progress. Did reggae make any money from all of this) In return, the international press had field day, as they were given a lot of ammunition. BOOM!

Jan 1. Promoters in Barbados considering legal action with respect to dancehall/reggae artist Anthony B being a no show for their New Years Eve event. (Anthony B's response was that he missed his flight)
Jan 4 . Bounty Killer Apologizes After Anti Gay Tirade at Shaggy & Friends Benefit Concert
Jan 7 . Barrington Levy charged with assault.
Jan 7. Buju Banton Pleads Not Guilty and held without bail.

Jan. Germany bans music that contains lyrics advocating murdering homosexuals. They are: Baby Cham; Bounty Killer; Capleton; Elephant Man; Sizzla, TOK.

-“Wow … The Story” by Baby Cham
- “5th Element” by Bounty Killer
-“Ghetto Dictionary: The Art of War” by Bounty Killer
-“Next Millennium” by Bounty Killer
-“More Fire” by Capleton
-“The Best of Capleton”
- “Log On” by Elephant Man
- “The Energy God – Monsters of Dancehall” by Elephant Man
- “Kings of Dancehall Volume 1″ (which features Sizzla)
- “Rastafari” by Sizzla
- “My Crew, My Dawgs” by TOK

Jan 12. The Relaunch of Silverhawk Sound in New York.
Jan 28. Sizzla arrested on gun charges
Jan 29. Gay Rights organization puts pressure on Buju Banton being nominated.

Feb 1. Kymani Marley writes book entitled "Dear Dad: Where's The Family In Our Family, Today?
Feb 3. Third World's 35th Anniversary week and the launching of their 22nd album "Patriots"
Feb 6. E2 launches internet radio for real reggae music and new artists.
Feb 6. GLAAD arrives late to the Capleton reggae boycott and ignores its very vocal informant.
Feb 13. Stephen Marley Wins 2010 Reggae Grammy "Mind Control" (Acoustic)
Nominees - Buju Banton "Rasta Got Soul", Gregory Isaacs "Brand New Me", Julian Marley "Awake", Sean Paul "Imperial Blaze"
Feb 17. Capleton dropped from Ragga Muffins Festival set for Feb 20..
Feb 17-20 International Reggae Conference, University of the West Indies, Mona.
Feb 21. Mighty Diamonds Received Ragga Muffins Festival Award Of Recognition, Long Beach, CA.
Feb 25. Silverhawk Relaunch in Jamaica
Feb 26. Flippa Mafia dismisses rumors that he was arrested in Fl. traveling from Bahamas to the U.S. using false identification when he was arrested.
Feb. Cezar opened his clothing store ....with various clothing lines.

March 9. Singjay Mavado and reggae label VP Records officially parted ways. Mavado was signed in 2006.
March 15. Jimmy Cliff inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
March 16. Exodus recording studio on Kirk Avenue in Havendale, Jamaica ceased operations. The studio was frequented by Vybz Kartel and his Portmore Empire crew.
March 21. KY-MANI MARLEY and DR. FARRAH GRAY MAKE AMENDS and BEGIN 27 CITY BOOK TOUR April 8-30.
I stand behind the content of my book “Dear Dad” 100%, published by Farrah Gray Publishing.
My story is “my story”, and I don't deny who I am or my experiences. My issue was with the subtitle only.
March 22. Buju Banton’s lawyer, David Markus, reportedly filed an emergency motion for bond (bail) with the federal courts. Buju's lawyer says he has lost lbs 40.
March 25. Jamaican Gov't Set to Crack Down on Tax Delinquent Artists
March 27. Artist Louie Culture got shot
March 31. Tami Chynn launched her new clothing line.

April 1. US Visas revoked for Bounty, Beenie, Mavado, Aidonia and Ricky Trooper.
April 4. K-ymani Marley briefly detained for threatening a Radio Disc Jockey.
April 5. Bounty arrested for allegedly assasulting his girlfriend.
April 7 . Bounty Killer Denied Bail.
April 14. Bounty Killer Denied Bail Again - for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend.
April 20. Vybz Kartel banned from St. Lucia incl... Barbados, Guyana and Grenada.
April 23. Jah Cure arrested by cops in St Andrew North Police Division for smoking a ganja spliff.
April 23. Tortola, BVI Music Festival...Gyptian, Cocoa T...
April 24. Gyptian In Billboard Heartseekers Songs Chart with "Hold Yuh" at #15.
April 26. Jah Cure appeared in court on ganja charge.
April 27. Sean Paul's song is featured in reality star Snooki of the Jersey Shore's brawl. Her bar fight took place at an outdoor bar in Miami, and was featured on CNN. The music that was playing in the background was none other than Sean Paul’s 2002 smash hit single, Gimme The Light.
April 27. Dennis Brown named one of National Public Radio's 50 Great Voices. He was named among Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald ...
April 27. Mr. Lexx sexual abuse case dismissed - he is summoned to community service.
April 29. Black Ryno blocked by police in Trinidad. Officials said his music influences and ignites gang behavior, which leads to serious crimes being committed.
April 30. Mr Lexxx got robbed in NY of his US$4500.00 Gold chain.

May 5. Mad Cobra Shot 3 times in his hometown of Portmore, St. Catherine. It's Reported that he had an altercation with a group of men and that's when he was shot.
May 9. Norman Sid Bucknor, one of the early innovators that was responsible for the evolution of Jamaican music from ska to reggae, died of cancer in the U.K.
May 9. Ricky Trooper being investigated by the US Authorities: because of the gun that he waved in his now infamous video tirade on YouTube a/k/a UChube, a gun he later claimed was actually a cigarette lighter that’s shaped like a gun.
May 17. Busy Signal launches his clothing line.
May 17. Ricky Trooper's Mother Worried About US Probe: Ricky Trooper’s mother is “worried and deeply concerned” that her son is being investigated by United States authorities.
May 18. Mad Cobra's house sprayed with bullets.
May 26. Oniel of Voicemail passed. He had been battling for his life in hospital since May 10, after he was shot multiple times at the gate to his house in Duhaney Park, Kingston. Jamaica.
May 28. Buju Banton Trial Rescheduled to September
May 29. MTV launched official dancehall chart show.
May 30. Tessanne Chin & Michael Anthony Cuffe Jr. engaged.

June 6. Ding Dong barred from Trinidad and Tobago.
June 9. Gyptian in motor cycle accident.
June 9. Beenie Man turns himself in and is charged and arrested for allegedly assaulting L.A. Lewis.
June 9. Karl Young passed on. He was the founder of the world’s first all reggae radio station IRIE FM in 1990. He later founded ZIP FM in 2002.
June 17. Bob Marley inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame.

June 18-19 Caribbean American Cultural Conference - Participants: Founder junior Forbes, Rob Schustack, Rich Bengloff (A2iM), Kam-Au Amen, Simone Harris (360ARTISTS), Carlette Delon (Headline Ent., Jamaica), Atty. Heather Cunningham, Atty Scott Sellwood, Neeta Ragoowansi (Sound Exchange), Don Harper, Natahsa Andrews-Noel (Mastarmind Prod), Shawn "Mastamind" Noel (Artist/Pro), Ed Robinson (Artist/Producer), Anastas Hackett (Musician) and Michelle Arthurton.

June 26. Reggae AMPPS 1st Annual Dinner Dance. Honorees Distinguished Services in the Reggae industry included Pat Mckay (Radio Broadcaster, XM Radio), Anthony Downbeat Rockwood (Soundman), Howard "Sir Tommy's" Mapp (Soundman), Sharon Gordon & Carlyle McKetty (Coalition To Preserve Reggae), Junior Forbes (Caribbean American Cultural Conference). The Hon. Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke was awarded for her Outstanding Services to Caribbean Music.
June 29. Bounty Killer Freed Of Assault Charge (April charges)

July 4. Brooklyn Music Festival: Gregory, Shaggy, Lady Saw, Tanya Stephens, Agent Sasco (Assassin), Barrington Levy, Yellowman, Marcia Griffiths, Natural Black....
July 9. Red Stripe supports live music events in Jamaica again (April 2008 they withdrew their support)
July 10. Lincoln Barrington Minott passed on.
July 11. Jeremy Harding return to music production.
July 15. Buju Banton celebrated his 37th Birthday behind bars.
July 17. JAVAA Unveils First Inductees To The Jamaica. Music Hall of Fame: Clement “Coxone” Dodd, Lord Flea, Louise Bennett-Coverly,Vere Johns, Count Ossie,, Alpha Boys’ School, The (original) Wailers, The Skatalites , Olive Lewin, Arthur “Duke” Reid, Ernest Ranglin and Derrick Morgan.
July 20. Elephant Man's Benz seized. Its reported that he owed over 10 millions in taxes.
July 17-24 I-Octane was considered to be the best performing act at Reggae Sumfest 2010.
July 29. Irie Jam cancels festival.

Aug 2. Sugar Minott laid to rest.
Aug 9. Gyptian joins Damian Marley & Nas on their Distant Relatives 2010 Tour.
Aug 16. Popcaan arrested in a big brawl at the airport in the Bahamas.
Aug 18. Bunny Wailer's School Evicted: The living reggae legend and icon, Bunny Wailer, suffered the indignity of having his Solomonic All Saints Prep School on Mona Road in Kingston being evicted from its location. It is alleged that the school owes its landlord more than J$1.2 million in outstanding rent plus $87,000 in late fees. The Preparatory College is self funded by Bunny Wailer, opened in 2005 with his children and the children of close friends.
Aug 22. French Reggae magazine announced that they will close their operations.
Aug 27. Bounty Killer's Range Rover and Land Cruiser seized by Tax Dept. It is reported he owes millions in taxes.
Aug 29. New Trial date for Buju Banton (Sept 20)

Sep 2. Vybz Kartel's "Clarks" on Canada's You Think You Could Dance.
Sep 7. Mr. Vegas changes management AGAIN.
Sep 14.Bob Marley's family loses copyright case.
Sep 20. Bounty Killer arrested for assaulting a woman w/ a hammer.
Sep 24. Buju Banton day 5 of trail: After a full-day of deliberation the 13 member panel of jurors, have yet to come to a decision. As a result, they retired for the evening, and will resume deliberations on Monday morning at 8:45 a.m.
Sep 24. Mavado signs endorsement deal with LIME.
Sep 27. Judge declared mistrial in Buju Banton's drug case.

Oct 1 . Ryno was released on bail after being arrested and charged with wounding.
Oct 3 . I-Octane and Digicel inked a deal. The artist will be representing the digicel brand.
Oct 4 . Head of Shocking Vibes Entertainment Patrick Roberts BMW X5 seized. It is said he owes millions of dollars in taxes.
Oct 5. Reggae singer/songwriter Duane Stephenson was invited by the World Food Program to perform in honor of the United States Secretary of State, Hilary Rodham Clinton. The event took place at the George McGovern Leadership Award ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Oct 6. Gay Rights puts pressure on Capleton's tour in Chicago.
Oct 6. Buju Banton to know next week if he will get bail.
Oct 9.Harry Toddler releases a new song "Free Buju Banton"
Oct 12.Chaka Demus did life saving operation.
Oct 14. Buju Banton offered bail with strict restrictions.
Oct 20. Parents on the island of St. Martin call for a ban on Vybz Kartel performance.
Oct 20. Gyptian wins Mobo awards.
Oct 25. UK Exhibition on the life of Ska legend Laurel Aitken.
Oct 25. Gregory Isaacs, Reggae Singer and Songwriter, passes at 60.
Oct 27. Buju Banton Bail: Prosecution disagreement over 24 hour security company to be hired.
Oct 28. Buju Banton a step closer to temporary release.
Oct 29. Bob Sinclair & Sean Paul's video "Tik Tok"
Oct 29. Bob Marley's Facebook fan page among the top 25 pages to be linked.
Oct 28. Jamaican Music Icons Ernie Smith and Big Youth honored by US Congress and Coalition To Preserve Reggae in NY.

Nov 1. Buju Banton Trial delayed until February.
Nov 2. Release of Ed Robinson's "Our Heroes". Paying tribute to the elders in the business who paved the way for today's artists.
Nov 3. Sonia Pottinger, Jamaica's first female producer passed on.
Nov 10. Buju Banton out on bail.
Nov 11. Mavado and Vybz Kartel spent the night behind bars.
Nov 12. Gregory Isaacs body arrives in Jamaica.
Nov 13. Richie Stevens on NBC Morning Show.
Nov 19. Zebra sentenced to 30 years in prison for carnal abuse and buggery.
Nov 24. Judge Denies Buju Banton's Request To Perform At live Concert on Decemeber 26.
Nov 28. Gyptian won best reggae award (Soul Train Awards)

Dec 1. 2010 54th Annual Grammy Awards - Best Reggae Album Nominees
- Before the Dawn - Buju Banton
- Revelation - Lee “Scratch” Perry
- Made In Jamaica - Bob Sinclar And Sly & Robbie
- Isaacs Meets Isaac - Gregory Isaacs & King Isaac
- An Acoustic Tribute To Peter Tosh - Andrew Tosh
Dec 2. Judge gives Buju Banton the go ahead to perform at concert Jan 16 in Florida.
Dec 4. Gyptian dehydrated from hectic tour.
Dec 13. Zola Burse, (Tour Manager) passed on.
Dec 15. International Reggae singer Buju Banton now under house arrest at his Tamarac, Florida home.
Dec 26. Sting is a flop.
Dec 26. Police raid Vybz Kartel show that was supposed to be a celebration of the Gaza Crew turning their back on Sting.
Dec New Organization formed in Jamaica - Protest Now And Save Reggae (PNASR)
Dec In September Mr. Vegas changes management...it is said that this month he has changed his manager once again.
Dec 31. Vybz Kartel's "Gaza 2.0" album was a strong hold in that it sold 6000 units (VP Distribution)

STING 2010

2010-12-28T07:21:00.000-08:00

DESPITE THE POOR TURN OUT STING 2010 NIGHT BELONGED TO LADY SAW AND SIZZLA.

-A RUN DOWN OF THE SHOW-

BOUNTY KILLER LEFT WITHOUT PERFORMING. SOME SAID MONEY ISSUES, AS PROMOTER DID NOT COME UP WITH THE BALANCE.

CLASH THAT WAS HYPED UP WITH KIPRICH AND AIDONAI . DID NOT TAKE PLACE. AIDONIA'S MANAGMENT AND TEAM BACKED OUT OF SAID NEGOTIATIONS.

NO PERFORMANCE FROM BABY CHAM.

NEW ACTS WHO STOOD OUT: APACHE CHIEF, FOOD KARTEL, SARGE AND TANTO BLACKS.

ACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCES: KHAGO AND I-OCTANE.

WEAK PERFORMANCES: GYPTIAN. THE COLLABORATION WITH BEENIE-MAN, KIPRICH AND ASSASSIN.

STUNG WITH STING 2010 BOO'S: GYPTIAN AND LISA HYPE

CATEGORIES ADVERTISED:

The 13 Warriors -- I-Octane, Khago, Etana, Chuck Fenda, Gyptian, Sizzla, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Richie Spice, Agent Sasco (Assassin), Lady Saw, Aidonia, and Kip Rich.

The Bad Girls segment Lisa Hyper, Ce'Cile, D'Angel, Ikaya, Face, Pamputae and Tifa.

The Sting Commentators, known for their "laugh out loud" humour, Twin of Twins, Food Kartel, Tanto Blacks and Apache and Sarge

Spin the discs - DJs Sunshine, Bambino and Liquid

The Spotlight segment Blaze, Nesbeth, Zamunda, Singer Jah, Floyd West, Cush Hunta, Natural Black and Peas Head

The Starlight segment Mr Banging, Sophia Squire and Floyd West

A special secret performer is slated to hit the stage at around 11:45 p.m

JUNIE RANKS PROMO FOR VIDEO "BRING BACK THE LOVE"

2010-12-24T16:16:00.000-08:00

BOB MARLEY'S GRANDDAUGHTER DOES NOT BELIEVE CAUSE OF DEATH STORY

2010-12-23T14:39:00.000-08:00

The 25-year-old, who lives in Kingston, Jamaica, was in the United Kingdom filming a documentary on Rastafari. She told The Voice: "Somebody killed him. Look at history, it shows us what they do to our leaders. He was a healthy man who exercised regularly. I would love to believe that he died of natural causes, but history won't allow me to. I believe he was poisoned."

STRICTLY THE BEST VOL.42

2010-12-18T15:42:00.001-08:00

Strictly the Best Vol. 42 features new & current 'singer's hits' focusing on the smoother side of the reggae scene. The STB series is known for featuring the newest hits first, and this year is no exception. Top talent, big hits, distinctive packaging and targeted marketing make this series a Holiday staple for reggae fans.

1 UNCONDITIONAL LOVE - JAH CURE FEAT. PHYLISSA
2 LOVE IS - COURTNEY JOHN
3 IN THE LIVING YEARS - STEVIE FACE
4 DARK SKIN GIRL - ROMAIN GIRL
5 SUPERMAN - TARRUS RILEY
6 I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS - TESSANNE
7 COME BACK TO BED - GRAMPS MORGAN
8 BABY COME TO ME - FIONA & STEVIE FACE
9 MY PROMISE - ANDY LIVINGSTON
10 YOU ARE ME - ALAINE
11 OUR HEROES - ED ROBINSON
12 IF YOU DON'T KNOW ME BY NOW - GEORGE NOOKS
13 BUTTERFLIES - GAPPY RANKS
14 SO MUCH IN LOVE - GYPTIAN
15 FEEL GOOD ALL OVER - SANCHEZ
16 A BEER AND A GIRL - MARCIA GRIFFITHS

THE NEW YORK TOP 30 REGGAE CHART & TOP 20 REGGAE ALBUMS/CD's12/15/10

2010-12-18T15:08:00.000-08:00

THE NEW YORK TOP 30 REGGAE CHART 12/15/10

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR
1 3 11 INNOCENT (1) BUJU BANTON GARGAMEL #1
2 4 11 African Queen Sadiki Joe Fraser #2
3 1 15 For Your Eyes Only (3) Shaggy/Alaine K-Licious #1
4 5 9 Anything You Want Mary J Blige/Busta Rhymes/Gyptian Matriarch #4
5 7 9 Rescue Me Duane Stephenson/Gramps Morgan VP #5
6 8 8 Back Downtown Anthony Cruz Shan Shan/Nowtime Sound #6
7 2 13 Keeping It Real Beres Hammond Heavy Beat #2
8 10 7 If I Ever Wayne Wonder Singso #8
9 9 9 Nah Sell Out Khago Seanizzle #9
10 6 15 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #2
11 13 7 Birth Place Vybrant Major Links #11
12 14 6 Love Is Courtney John Joe Fraser #12
13 16 6 Nah Mash It Up Binghi Fiya Binghi Princess Muzik #13
14 17 6 How Can You Mend A Broken Heart Lenn Hammond Boot Camp #14
15 11 12 Times Like These Queen Ifrica 2 Hard Music #6
16 18 4 Nah Let Go Gyptian VP #16
17 12 19 Our Heroes (4) Ed Robinson E2 Recordings #1
18 21 4 Bad News Tony Anthony Phylani Music #18
19 23 4 Stronger Baby Cham/Michael Rose/Bounty Killer Madhouse #19
20 15 16 I'm OK Beenie Man Seanizzle #2
21 24 3 Just A Little Loving Rolhensha/Gyptian No Doubt #21
22 25 3 Torn Tony Anthony Phylani Music #22
23 20 17 Blessed Eljai/Capleton Jah Mix Entertainment #5
24 27 3 Sweet Jamaica Mr. Vegas/Shaggy/Jose Wales Clifford Ray Music #24
25 28 2 If You Think You Are Lonely Now Steele Mobs #25
26 29 2 Lovers Rock Sophia Brown Music Mecka Records #26
27 19 13 Drinking Rum & Red Bull Future Fambo/Beenie Man Seanizzle #9
28 30 2 Feel Up Natalie Storm Prodigal Music #28
29 - 1 Ali Ali Ho Everton Blender Joe Fraser #29
30 - 1 If I Follow My Heart Fiona JasFar #30
NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://ustream.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

THE NEW YORK TOP 20 REGGAE ALBUMS/CD's 12/15/10

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 1 12 BEFORE THE DAWN (6) BUJU BANTON GARGAMEL
2 2 13 Reggae Evolution Richie Stevens Pot Of Gold
3 3 12 Black Gold Duane Stephenson VP
4 4 10 Lifeline Sadiki Joe Fraser/VP
5 5 7 Million Chance Tony Anthony Phylani Music
6 9 2 Strictly The Best 42 Various Artists VP
7 7 4 My Way Lady Saw Diva Records
8 8 6 Reggae Legends: Jose Wales Greensleeves
9 12 2 The Crown Prince Of Reggae Dennis Brown 17North Street
10 6 6 Hi Grade Ganja Anthems 3 Various Artists Greensleeves
11 10 14 R&B Hits Reggae Style Vol.4 Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
12 11 17 United States Of Africa (4) Luciano VP
13 17 2 Strictly The Best 43 Various Artists VP
14 13 15 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves
15 - 1 Yesterday Today Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
16 14 21 Hold You Gyptian VP
17 16 23 Reggae Gold 2010 (7) Various Artists VP
18 18 27 Romain Virgo Romain Virgo VP
19 15 20 Bobo Revolution Various Artists Greensleeves
20 20 24 I-Ternal Fire Capleton VP

NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://ustream.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

JUNIE RANKS IS TAKING BACK THE DANCEHALL

2010-12-05T08:47:00.000-08:00

Dec. 5, 2010 ...New York: Junie Ranks made her mark in the dance hall years ago. After recording her first single “Counteraction” for Techniques on the stalag riddim, she gained many hit singles like “Gimmie Di Buddy”, “ Cry Fe Me Boops”, “Big and Ready” and “Dibby Dibby Man”. During the days of real dancehall music she was one of the top female dee-jays and received the Father Bins award for Female Dee Jay of the Year in 1989.

Junie has recorded for some of the top producers in the business such as King Jammys, Steelie, Bunny Lee, Patrick Roberts, Black Scorpio and the late King Tubbys. She also collaborated with Penthouse records on several occasions at the end of the 80s.

Recently she went back into the studio with Brooklyn based reggae singer, songwriter and producer Ed Robinson at E2 Recordings, Inc., a/k/a E2 Studios to record her new song titled "Bring Back The Love".

R1: Why haven't we seen much of you on the music scene?
JR: The dancehall music that was coming out was no longer challenging to me. I moved out of New York, went back to school, work and lived my life outside of the music.

R1: Did your heart or inner voice ever bother you about going back into music?
JR: Many times. So did fellow artists, producers and fans. They would not allow me to forget music and constantly nagged me to get back into it.

R1: What's your take on the music and the music business today?
JR: I am disgusted by what I am reading, seeing and hearing. I also detest the disrespect for the women and veterans in this business. I want to see change.

R1: What was the breaking point for your return?
JR: For a long time now, I wanted to pen lyrics to what was and is happening in our music today. Then finally, my inspiration to write "Bring Back The Love" and go into the studio to record it was brought upon by the song "Our Heroes" by Ed Robinson. I wanted to write how I and many of my fans felt back then and now. "Bring Back The Love" is a tribute to the days of real dancehall music and the artists who gave dancehall fans what they wanted, which was great music/lyrics and to have a nice time. I am confident that all real Reggae/Dancehall lovers will be able to reminisce, feel, love and enjoy "Bring Back The Love" when they listen to it because in these times we need just that.

R1: When will the single be available?
JR: The single will be available in two weeks.

R1: What would you like to say to your fans, music lovers and the youth?
JR: First to my fans. Thanks for your support and encouragement throughout the years and I do hope you all enjoy this song. I look forward to your continued support and honesty. To music lovers, please continue to support real music and buy the real thing, no boot leg. The Youth, eduction, education, education I cannot say it enough.

Junie Ranks will be at the Bee Hive Lounge, 990 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY making a guest appearance for Caribbean Billboard Magazine's 17th Anniversary celebration on Wednesday, December 8, 2010. That same night she will be filming her video.

GREGORY ISAACS FOUNDATION

2010-12-04T10:35:00.000-08:00

The Cool Ruler, the late Gregory Isaacs is gone but will never be forgotten. A foundation to assist charitable organisations is in the making in honour of late reggae crooner, Gregory Isaacs.

Isaacs widow June Isaacs last Friday handed over the offerings collected at the late reggae star funeral service on November 20, to the Walker’s Place of Safety for children in Jamaica.

The Cool Ruler got involved with this institution while he was alive to assist the children who have been indentified as being at risk.

The Walkers Place of Safety is a home for orphans, abandoned and mentally challenged children and was founded in 1972 by the late Ivy Walker.

JUNIOR GONG IN TRINIDAD

2010-12-04T10:21:00.000-08:00

Grammy Award-winner and son of reggae-icon the Hon. Robert Nesta Marley, Damian "Junior Gong" Marley, arrived in Trinidad yesterday for tonight's "Evolution of Sound" concert, scheduled to take place at the Hasely Crawford Stadium.

Marley said, "We're happy to be back in Trinidad and looking forward to the show tomorrow (today) for sure."

US rapper, Nasir "Nas" Jones, had cleared customs before Marley and his party and left the airport for the hotel. The third headline act, Jamaican singer Siccature "Jah Cure" Alcock, arrived in Trinidad on Thursday.

Marley, Alcock and chutney soca monarch, Ravi B, are scheduled to receive awards for their contributions to Caribbean culture from the promoters of this event and designated Members of Parliament at tonight's concert, which is expected to start around 9 p.m.

THE NEW YORK CHARTS

2010-12-04T10:04:00.000-08:00

THE NEW YORK TOP 30 REGGAE CHART 12/1/10

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR
1 1 13 FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (2) SHAGGY/ALAINE K-LICIOUS #1
2 3 11 Keeping It Real Beres Hammond Heavy Beat #2
3 4 9 Innocent Buju Banton Gargamel #3
4 2 13 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #2
5 8 9 African Queen Sadiki Joe Fraser #5
6 6 10 Times Like These Queen Ifrica 2 Hard Music #6
7 10 7 Anything You Want Mary J Blige/Busta Rhymes/Gyptian Matriarch #7
8 5 17 Our Heroes (4) Ed Robinson E2 Recordings #1
9 13 7 Rescue Me Duane Stephenson/Gramps Morgan VP #9
10 14 7 Nah Sell Out Khago Seanizzle #10
11 7 14 I'm OK Beenie Man Sanizzle #2
12 15 6 Back Downtown Anthony Cruz Shan Shan #12
13 16 5 If I Ever Wayne Wonder Singso #13
14 9 11 Drinking Rum & Red Bull Future Fambo/Beenie Man Seanizzle #9
15 18 5 Birth Place Vybrant Major Links #15
16 12 15 Blessed Eljai/Capleton Jah Mix Entertainment #5
17 19 4 Love Is Courtney John Joe Fraser #17
18 11 10 Something's Gotta Give Assassin aka Agent Sasco 2 Hard Music #11
19 21 4 Nuh Mash It Up Binghi Fiya Binghi Princess Muzik #19
20 24 4 How Can You Mend A Broken Heart Lenn Hammond Boot Camp #20
21 17 21 Thank You For Loving Me (2) Stevie Face Penthouse #1
22 26 2 Nah Let Go Gyptian VP #22
23 20 21 We Shall Find A Way Hezron Tad's #3
24 27 2 Bad News Tony Anthony Phylani Music #24
25 22 22 Color Of Love Richie Stevens Penthouse #2
26 29 2 Stronger Baby Cham/Michael Rose/Bounty Killer Madhouse #26
27 - 1 Just A Little Loving Rolhensha/Gyptian No Doubt #27
28 - 1 Torn Tony Anthony Phylani Music #28
29 23 18 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves #5
30 - 1 Sweet Jamaica Mr. Vegas/Shaggy/Jose Wales Clifford Ray Music #30
NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

THE NEW YORK TOP 20 REGGAE ALBUMS/CD's 12/1/10

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 1 10 BEFORE THE DAWN (4) BUJU BANTON GARGAMEL
2 2 11 Reggae Evolution Richie Stevens Pot Of Gold
3 3 10 Black Gold Duane Stephenson VP
4 4 8 Lifeline Sadiki Joe Fraser/VP
5 5 5 Million Chance Tony Anthony Phylani Music
6 8 4 Hi Grade Ganja Anthems 3 Various Artists Greensleeves
7 6 12 R&B Hits Reggae Style Vol.4 Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
8 11 2 My Way Lady Saw Diva Records
9 12 4 Reggae Legends: Jose Wales Greensleeves
10 7 15 United States Of Africa (4) Luciano VP
11 9 18 Bobo Revolution Various Artists Greensleeves
12 10 13 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves
13 13 21 Reggae Gold 2010 (7) Various Artists VP
14 14 19 Hold You Gyptian VP
15 19 25 Romain Virgo Romain Virgo VP
16 15 17 Ladies Night Sweet Tea Checkmate
17 17 20 The Best Of Ernie Smith Ernie Smith 17 North Parade
18 18 22 I-Ternal Fire Capleton VP
19 16 14 Herbalist Chezidek Tad's
20 20 22 The Hit List Vol.2 Various Artists Tad's

NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

THE SOUTH FLORIDA CHARTS

2010-12-04T10:02:00.000-08:00

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES 12/3/10

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR
1 1 11 FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (2) SHAGGY/ALAINE K-LICIOUS #1
2 2 11 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #2
3 4 10 Innocent Buju Banton Gargamel #3
4 5 9 African Queen Sadiki Joe Fraser #4
5 3 12 I'm OK (3) Beenie Man Seanizzle #1
6 9 7 Rescue Me Duane Stephenson/Gramps Morgan VP #6
7 7 8 Times Like These Queen Ifrica 2 Hard Music #7
8 6 14 Blessed Eljai/Capleton Jah Max Entertainment #4
9 10 7 Nuh Mash It Up Binghi Fiya Binghi Princess Muzik #9
10 11 7 Nah Sell Out Khago Seanizzle #10
11 8 8 Drinking Rum & Red Bull Future Fambo/Beenie Man Seanizzle #8
12 14 6 Anything You Want Mary J Blige/Busta Rhymes/Gyptian Matriarch #12
13 13 6 Back Downtown Anthony Cruz Shan Shan #13
14 15 5 Love Is Courtney John Joe Fraser #14
15 17 4 How Can You Mend A Broken Heart Lenn Hammond Boot Camp #15
16 19 4 If I Ever Wayne Wonder Singso #16
17 12 18 Keeping It Real Beres Hammond Heavy Beat #2
18 20 4 Birth Place Vybrant Major Links #18
19 22 2 Nah Let Go Gyptian VP #19
20 23 2 Stronger Baby Cham/Michael Rose/Bounty Killer Madhouse #20
21 16 21 We Shall Find A Way Hezron Tad's #3
22 25 2 Torn Tony Anthony Phylani Music #22
23 18 15 Put The Stereo On (4) Gappy Ranks Greensleeves #1
24 21 21 Thank You For Loving Me Stevie Face Penthouse #2
25 24 22 Color Of Love (2) Richie Stevens Penthouse #1

NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 15 ALBUMS/CD’s CHART 12/3/10

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 1 10 REGGAE EVOLUTION (2) RICHIE STEVENS POT OF GOLD
2 2 8 Black Gold Duane Stephenson VP
3 3 8 Lifeline Sadiki Joe Fraser/VP
4 4 10 Before The Dawn (4) Buju Banton Gargamel
5 6 4 Hi Grade Ganja Anthems 3 Various Artists Greensleeves
6 5 12 R&B Hits Reggae Style Vol.4 Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
7 9 4 Reggae Legends: Jose Wales Greensleeves
8 8 15 Put The Stereo On (4) Gappy Ranks Greensleeves
9 7 15 United States Of Africa Luciano VP
10 12 3 My Way Lady Saw Diva Records
11 13 2 Million Chanc Tony Anthony Phylani Records
12 10 19 Hold Me Gyptian VP
13 11 13 Herbalist Chezidek Tad's
14 14 23 Reggae Gold 2010 (6) Various Artists VP
15 15 22 I-Ternal Fire Capleton VP

NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

GYPTIAN SEVERELY DEHYDRATED FROM HECTIC TOUR

2010-12-04T08:20:00.000-08:00

The following release was issued by the management team of leading dancehall/reggae singjay, Gyptian, this morning:

Because of all the rumors and questions that have been floating around the health of Reggae Star Gyptian, Jus1 production is issuing this Press Release with a statement from Gyptian.

Windel (Gyptian) Edwards has recently completed a hectic 60 day tour of Europe and Africa. Yesterday he was diagnosed as being severely dehydrated.

After winning the British MOBO award, the US Soul train award, and getting his latest hit single “Nah Let Go” added into rotation on several major stations worldwide, there was a surge in promotional and PR work that had to be incorporated into the tour.

Gyptian completed his last show in Tanzania, Africa and returned to NYC earlier this week to do 2 shows for which he was scheduled. Gyptian indicated that he was feeling faint and he was taken to a NYC hospital where he was diagnosed as being dehydrated; a decision was made to cancel the 2 shows, but he insisted on completing his obligations for the sake of his fans.

Upon completion of his last performance on Thursday night [December 2], he again indicated feeling faint with severe stomach cramps and was rushed to the emergency room in NYC. the Doctor prescribed some medication and instructed him again to rest and rehydrate as he was now severely dehydrated.

A decision was then made by his management team that in the best interest of the artist, and against his will, he will be returning home to consult with his personal physician and dietitian. He will then rest for a few days, so that he can return to work in peak health and continue to take his music to his fans all over the world.

Gyptian wants his fans to understand that in order to achieve the level of success his fans have given him, it requires him to keep up a certain work etiquette that will sometimes pushes the boundaries of his physical health because he appreciates his fans and hates to disappoint them.

“To my fans in Barbados, I apologize profusely and I am currently renegotiating a date with the promoters to complete my obligations and please my fans. There is no Gyptian without my fans and I am very grateful for all the concern that has been shown but I assure everyone that I will be back to work for all of you as soon as I am back in peak form because as me seh, Me Nah Let Go.”

BUJU TO PERFORM IN MIAMI JANUARY 16TH

2010-12-03T10:01:00.000-08:00

Buju Banton won an appeal against an order which denied him the right to perform at a concert in Miami.

On November 23, Buju had applied for permission to perform at the concert but his motion was dismissed by United States Judge Anthony Porcelli on the grounds that he was a flight risk.

However, on Wednesday Judge James Moody cited that the issue had been already addressed when Buju was released on bail in October.

The concert 'Before The Dawn' will be held at the Bay Front Ampitheatre in downtown, Miami.

GRAMMY REGGAE NOMINEES

2010-12-03T09:47:00.000-08:00

Best Reggae Album
Vocal or Instrumental.

Before The Dawn
Buju Banton
[Gargamel Music, Inc.]

Isaacs Meets Isaac
Gregory Isaacs & King Isaac
[King Isaac Music]

Revelation
Lee "Scratch" Perry
[Megawave Records]

Made In Jamaica
Bob Sinclair And Sly & Robbie
[Yellow Productions/Universal Music France]

One Pop Reggae +
Sly & Robbie And The Family Taxi
[Phase One Communications/Taxi Records]

Legacy An Acoustic Tribute To Peter Tosh
Andrew Tosh
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THE NEW YORK TOP 30 REGGAE CHART 11/24/10

2010-11-30T11:53:00.002-08:00

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR
1 3 12 FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (1) SHAGGY/ALAINE K-LICIOUS #1
2 4 12 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #2
3 5 4 Keeping It Real Beres Hammond Heavy Beat #3
4 7 8 Innocent Buju Banton Gargamel #4
5 1 16 Our Heroes (4) Ed Robinson E2 Recordings #1
6 6 9 Times Like These Queen Ifrica 2 Hard Music #6
7 2 13 I'm OK Beenie Man Seanizzle #2
8 10 8 African Queen Sadiki Joe Fraser #8
9 9 10 Drinking Rum & Red Bull Future Fambo/Beenie Man Seanizzle #9
10 12 6 Anything You Want Mary J Blige/Busta Rhymes/Gyptian Matriarch #10
11 11 9 Something's Gotta Give Assassin aka Agent Sasco 2 Hard Music #11
12 8 14 Blessed Eljai/Capleton Jah Mix Entertainment #5
13 13 6 Rescue Me Duane Stephenson/Gramps Morgan VP #13
14 14 6 Nah Sell Out Khago Seanizzle #14
15 16 5 Back Downtown Anthony Cruz Shan Shan #15
16 19 4 If I Ever Wayne Wonder Singso #16
17 17 20 Thank You For Loving Me (2) Stevie Face Penthouse #1
18 22 4 Birth Place Vybrant Major Links #18
19 23 3 Love Is Courtney John Joe Fraser #19
20 15 20 We Shall Find A Way Hezron Tad's #3
21 25 3 Nuh Mash It Up Binghi Fiya BinghiPrincessMuzik #21
22 18 21 Color Of Love Stevie Stevens Penthouse #2
23 21 17 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves #23
24 27 3 How Can You Mend A Broken Heart Lenn Hammond Boot Camp #24
25 24 10 Honey Daryl Strodes/Delroy Clarke State Of Heart Studio #21
26 - 1 Nah Let Go Gyptian VP #26
27 - 1 Bad News Tony Anthony Phylani Music #27
28 26 14 My Life I-Octane DJ Frass #11
29 - 1 Stronger Baby Cham/Michael Rose/Bounty Killer Madhouse #29
30 20 21 Wine Yu A Wine (1) Da'Ville Fashozy #1

NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

THE NEW YORK TOP 20 REGGAE ALBUMS/CD's 11/24/10

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 1 9 BEFORE THE DAWN (3) BUJU BANTON GARGAMEL
2 2 10 Reggae Evolution Richie Stevens Pot Of Gold
3 3 9 Black Gold Duane Stephenson VP
4 4 7 Lifeline Sadiki Joe Fraser/VP
5 6 4 Million Chance Tony Anthony Phylani Music
6 5 11 R&B Hits Reggae Style Vol.4 Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
7 7 14 United States Of Africa (4) Luciano VP
8 11 3 Hi Grade Ganja Anthems 3 Various Artists Greensleeves
9 8 17 Bobo Revolution Various Artists Greensleeves
10 9 12 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves
11 - 1 My Way Lady Saw Diva Records
12 14 3 Reggae Legends: Jose Wales Greensleeves
13 10 20 Reggae Gold 2010 (7) Various Artists VP
14 12 18 Hold You Gyptian VP
15 15 16 Ladies Night Sweet Tea Checkmate
16 13 13 Herbalist Chezidek Tad's
17 16 19 The Best Of Ernie Smith Ernie Smith 17North Parade
18 17 21 I-Ternal Fire Capleton VP
19 18 24 Romain Virgo Romain Virgo VP
20 19 21 The Hit List Vol.2 Various Artists Tad's

NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

THE NEW YORK TOP 30 REGGAE CHART 11/17/10

2010-11-30T11:53:00.001-08:00

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR
1 1 15 OUR HEROES (4) ED ROBINSON E2RECORDINGS #1
2 2 12 I'm OK Beenie Man Seanizzle #2
3 3 11 For Your Eyes Only Shaggy/Alaine K-Licious #3
4 4 11 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #4
5 5 9 Keeping It Real Beres Hammond Heavy Beat #5
6 7 8 Times Like These Queen Ifrica 2 Hard Music #6
7 9 7 Innocent Buju Banton Gargamel #7
8 6 13 Blessed Eljai/Capleton JahMixEntertainment #5
9 10 9 Drinking Rum & Red Bull Future Fambo/Beenie Man Sanizzle #9
10 13 7 African Queen Sadiki Joe Fraser #10
11 12 8 Something's Gotta Give Assassin aka Agent Sasco 2 Hard Music #11
12 14 5 Anything You Want Mary J Blige/Busta Rhymes/Gyptian Matriarch #12
13 17 5 Rescue Me Duane Stephenson/Gramps Morgan VP #13
14 18 5 Nah Sell Out Khago Seanizzle #14
15 8 19 We Shall Find A Way Hezron Tad's #3
16 19 4 Back Downtown Anthony Cruz Shan Shan #16
17 11 19 Thank You For Loving Me (2) Stevie Face Penthouse #1
18 15 20 Color Of Love Richie Stevens Penthouse #2
19 24 3 If I Ever Wayne Wonder Singso #19
20 16 20 Wine Yu A Wine (1) Da'Ville Fashozy #1
21 21 16 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves #5
22 26 3 Birth Place Vybrant Major Links #22
23 27 2 Love Is Courtney John Joe Fraser #23
24 22 9 Honey Daryl Strodes/Delroy Clarke StateOf Heart Studio #21
25 28 2 Nuh Mash It Up Binghi Fiya BinghiPrincessMuzik #25
26 20 13 My Life I-Octane DJ Frass #11
27 29 2 How Can You Mend A Broken Heart Lenn Hammond Boot Camp #27
28 23 5 Let Me Be The One Sophia Brown Cash Flow #23
29 25 21 Hit The Road Jack Sweet Tea Checkmate #6
30 30 19 Sweet Jamaica (2) Tarrus Riley John John #1
NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

THE NEW YORK TOP 20 REGGAE ALBUMS/CD's 11/17/10

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 1 8 BEFORE THE DAWN (2) BUJU BANTON GARGAMEL
2 3 9 Reggae Evolution Richie Stevens Pot Of Gold
3 5 8 Black Gold Duane Stephenson VP
4 6 6 Lifeline Sadiki Joe Fraser/VP
5 2 10 R&B Hits Reggae Style Vol.4 Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
6 10 3 Million Chance Tony Anthony Phylani Music
7 4 13 United States Of Africa (4) Luciano VP
8 8 16 Bobo Revolution Various Artists Tad's
9 7 11 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves
10 9 19 Reggae Gold 2010 (7) Various Artists VP
11 14 2 Hi Grade Ganja Anthems 3 Various Artists Greensleeves
12 11 17 Hold You Gyptian VP
13 12 12 Herbalist Chezidek Tad's
14 17 2 Reggae Legends: Jose Wales Greensleeves
15 12 15 Ladies Night Sweet Tea Checkmate
16 15 18 Th Best Of Ernie Smith Ernie Smith 17North Parade
17 16 20 I-Ternal Fire Capleton VP
18 18 23 Romain Virgo Romain Virgo VP
19 19 20 The Hit List Vol.2 Various Artists Tad's
20 20 19 D.O.B. Busy Signal VP

NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES 11/26/10

2010-11-30T11:52:00.001-08:00

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR
1 2 10 FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (1) SHAGGY/ALAINE K-LICIOUS #1
2 3 10 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #2
3 1 11 I'm OK (3) Beenie Man Seanizzle #1
4 5 9 Innocent Buju Banton Gargamel #4
5 6 8 African Queen Sadiki Joe Fraser #5
6 4 13 Blessed Eljai/Capleton Jah Mix Entertainment #4
7 8 7 Times Like These Queen Ifrica 2 Hard Music #7
8 9 7 Drinking Rum & Red Bull Future Fambo/Beenie Man Seanizzle #8
9 11 6 Rescue Me Duane Stephenson/Gramps Morgan VP #9
10 12 6 Nuh Mash It Up Binghi Fiya BinghiPrincessMuzik #10
11 13 6 Nah Sell Out Khago Seanizzle #11
12 7 17 Keeping It Real Beres Hammond Heavy Beat #2
13 15 5 Back Downtown Anthony Cruz Shan Shan #13
14 16 5 Anything You Want Mary J Blige/Busta Rhymes/Gyptian Matriarch #14
15 18 4 Love Is Courtney John Joe Fraser #15
16 10 20 We Shall Find A Way Hezron Tad's #3
17 20 3 How Can You Mend A Broken Heart Lenn Hammond Boot Camp #17
18 14 14 Put The Stereo On (4) Gappy Ranks Greensleeves #1
19 22 3 If I Ever Wayne Wonder Singso #19
20 23 3 Birth Place Vybrant Major Links #20
21 17 20 Thank You For Loving Me Stevie Face Penthouse #2
22 - 1 Nah Let Go Gyptian VP #22
23 - 1 Stronger Baby Cham/Michael Rose/Bounty Killer Madhouse #23
24 21 21 Color Of Love (2) Richie Stevens Penthouse #1
25 - 1 Torn Tony Anthony Phylani Music #25

NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 15 ALBUMS/CD’s CHART 11/26/10

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 2 9 REGGAE EVOLUTION (1) RICHIE STEVENS POT OF GOLD
2 3 7 Black Gold Duane Stephenson VP
3 4 7 Lifeline Sadiki Joe Fraser/VP
4 1 9 Before The Dawn (4) Buju Banton Gargamel
5 5 11 R&B Hits Reggae Style Vol.4 Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
6 8 3 Hi Grade Ganja Anthems 3 Various Artists Greensleeves
7 6 14 United States Of Africa Luciano VP
8 7 14 Put The Stereo On (4) Gappy Ranks Greensleeves
9 11 3 Reggae Legends: Jose Wales Greensleeves
10 9 18 Hold Me Gyptian VP
11 10 12 Herbalist Chezidek Tad's
12 14 2 My Way Lady Saw Diva Records
13 - 1 Million Chance Tony Anthony Phylani Music
14 12 22 Reggae Gold 2010 (6) Various Artists VP
15 13 21 I-Ternal Fire Caplton VP

NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES 11/19/10

2010-11-30T11:50:00.000-08:00

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR
1 1 10 I'M OK (3) BEENIE MAN SEANIZZLE #1
2 3 9 For Your Eyes Only Shaggy/Alaine K-Licious #2
3 5 9 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #3
4 4 12 Blessed Eljai/Capleton Jah Mix Entertainment #4
5 7 8 Innocent Buju Banton Gargamel #5
6 8 7 African Queen Sadiki Joe Fraser #6
7 2 16 Keeping It Real Beres Hammond Heavy Beat #2
8 10 6 Times Like These Queen Ifrica 2 Hard Music #8
9 11 6 Drinking Rum & Red Bull Future Fambo/Beenie Man Seanizzle #9
10 6 19 We Shall Find A Way Hezron Tad's #3
11 13 5 Rescue Me Duane Stephenson/Gramps Morgan VP #11
12 14 5 Nuh Mash It Up Binghi Fiya BinghiPrincessMuzik #12
13 16 5 Nah Sell Out Khago Seanizzle #13
14 9 13 Put The Stereo On (4) Gappy Ranks Greensleeves #1
15 17 4 Back Downtown Anthony Cruz Shan Shan #15
16 18 4 Anything You Want Mary J Blige/Busta Rhymes/Gyptian Matriarch #16
17 12 19 Thank You For Loving Me Stevie Face Penthouse #2
18 22 3 Love Is Courtney John Joe Fraser #18
19 19 6 Something's Gotta Give Assassin aka Agent Sasco 2 Hard Music #18
20 23 2 How Can You Mend A Broken Heart Lenn Hammond Boot Camp #20
21 15 20 Color Of Love (2) Richie Stevens Penthouse #1
22 24 2 If I Ever Wayne Wonder Singso #22
23 25 2 Birth Place Vybrant Major Links #23
24 20 11 Free Etana No Doubt #7
25 21 16 Take Me In Your Arms O'Neil Peart Heavy Beat #6

NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 15 ALBUMS/CD’s CHART 11/19/10

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 1 8 BEFORE THE DAWN (4) BUJU BANTON GARGAMEL
2 3 8 Reggae Evolution Richie Stevens Pot Of Gold
3 4 6 Black Gold Duane Stephenson VP
4 5 6 Lifeline Sadiki Joe Fraser/VP
5 2 10 R&B Hits Reggae Style Vol.4 Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
6 6 13 United States Of Africa Luciano VP
7 7 13 Put The Stereo On (3) Gappy Ranks Greensleeves
8 10 2 Hi Grade Ganja Anthems 3 Various Artists Greensleeves
9 9 17 Hold You Gyptian VP
10 8 11 Herbalist Chezidek Tad's
11 13 2 Reggae Legends: Jose Wales Greensleeves
12 11 21 Reggae Gold 2010 (6) Various Artists VP
13 12 20 I-Ternal Fire Capleton VP
14 - 1 My Way Lady Saw Diva Records
15 15 22 Romain Virgo Romain Virgo VP

NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

NEW DENNIS BROWN CD/DVD OUT NOW

2010-11-19T06:47:00.000-08:00

The legend of Dennis Brown lives on. Selected as one
of National Public Radio's 50 great Voices in 2010,
music fans of all stripes were introduced to his
golden voice in the company of Nat Cole, Johnny Cash
and other iconic musical figures. His unique, soulful
sound earned him legions of fans during his lifetime
including Bob Marley who rated Dennis Brown as his
favorite singer. Now, this deluxe package pays fitting
tribute to this great artist.
The Bonus DVD presents Dennis Brown in concert backed
by Lloyd Parks & We the People Band in a 1979 performance
and offers up seven additional hits not included on the
audio discs, 47 Dennis Brown hits in one deluxe
collector's package.
Rare photos courtesy of Dennis Brown Estate

See - www.vpreggae,com

MEMORIAL IN THE UK FOR THE LATE GREAT GREGORY ISAACS

2010-11-09T09:37:00.000-08:00

ED ROBINSON #1 "OUR HEROES"

2010-11-09T09:31:00.000-08:00

Ed Robinson enjoying the success of his song 'Our Heroes" at #1

ED ROBINSON PAYS TRIBUTE AGAIN

2010-11-09T08:40:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, email blasts, blogs and radios waves went wild streaming and playing another tribute by Ed Robinson. This time Ed Robinson placed a spin on his number one hit song "Our Heroes" by paying tribute to sounds.

In speaking with Robinson he said that he was thinking about doing this for sometime. He explained that he had a request from a sound man (Adrian Lodge) who lives in Bermuda. Adrian requested it for his sound site and he went through with it, not knowing that it would have made such an impact. Robinson further stated that he first learned of it been public was when he went to his email and face book in box, he saw emails from various people, fans, sounds thanking him for mentioning their names in the song, as well as requests by radio jocks for the mp3 and sound wanting dubplates. Robinson says he is humbled by the outpouring of love and appreciation that he is receiving for both songs and gives much thanks to radio jocks, print media and fans.

TRIBUTE TO SOUNDS

ROBINSON SALUTES VETERAN JAMAICAN ARTISTS

2010-11-03T15:42:00.000-07:00

Last evening was the release of Ed Robinson's single and video "Our Heroes" this was held at the Retro Lounge in Freeport, New York. A throng of supporters and fans came out for the event.

Robinson took to the stage outfitted in Riddim Driven "Champion Sound" gear singing one of his hit tunes "Ain't That Lovin you" to which he had the crowd rocking then he slid into another one of his popular songs "No More Mr. Lonely". Thereafter he paid a vocal tribute to the late veteran singer Gregory Isaacs "Love is Over Due" and the medley "Rumours" When Robinson touched "Our Heroes" which has been number 1 in the New York singles chart for the past two weeks the audience was locked into the tune, as it was bringing back much memories.

FRANKIE PAUL & ED

Fans and supporters alike were in for a surprise in which the event was not only one to celebrate the release of Robinson's song and video but to celebrate the life and work of artists past and present who paved the way for today's artists. In so doing, Robinson acknowledged some more of his heroes and friends in the business - Michael Palmer, Big Youth, Frankie Paul, Wayne "Sleng Teng" Smith, Mikey Jarrett, Johnny Osbourne, Ansel Meditations and Carrott Jarrett formerly of Third World. Performances also came from future artists such as Ragga Lox and Lupa. After each performance roars of approval were given and encores were gained from the appreciative crowd, as the seasoned artists did not disappoint. They were all backed by Derrick Barnet and the Statement Band. Dwayne "DJ Bandit" Jones was the Master of Ceremonies.

ED & BIG YOUTH

A lot of support from the reggae fraternity was seen, artists like Tanya Mullins, who flew in from Canada, Jenn Liza formerly known as Jennie B, Glen Washington, Splicerr, Stephen Souza, Tilly Beng, Kappa Shanti, Junior Dread, Devon Jorge, Humbleton, Marcia Davis, Dani J, Shango Trex, Scepta, Dan Wallace, Yanks, Benny Boy, the Dancemaster, bassey, Bubbles, band leader, engineer, Courtney Panton and his sons New Kingston Band.

Spotted in the audience having fun were Pat Chin Owner and co-founder of VP Records, Chris Chin VP Records, Clive Chin VP Records/North Parade, VP Staff, VP Miss Jamaica, Jim Vanwestering, Luciana Manerie of Manmen Productions, Delbert Rose DelRose Productions, Junior Forbes Founder Caribbean Cultural Conference, Carlyle McKetty, Howard “Junior Radixxx”, Judith Kitson, Sharon Gordon, Sheron Hamilton-Pearson, Splicerr, e2onair presenters, veteran soundman Downbeat, DJ Roy, Louie Grant, Steve Williams a/k/a Yellow of Irie Jam, Kay Star, Transcontinental Shippers CEO Bob deSouza, RTN Richard Dawes, Erwine Sinclair, Shams Entertainment, Tripple Five, Lion TV, Joanne "Blackpoet" Stephens, All Black Radio, Lanny G, Steve McDermott of McD TV, Shay, Black Ice TV, Marjorie Flash and Big Sat of On Top of the Mountain Roots.

An especially touching moment occurred when Robinson paid tribute to Pat Chin Owner and co-founder of VP Records for establishing a great reggae empire, along with her stance in wanting a betterment for the product. He also thanked Carlyle McKetty and Sharon Gordon of TSO Productions/CPR for bringing a high class show to New York last weekend which comprised of the Real Reggae Veterans and their continued support in preserving reggae music.

REGGAE MUSIC LEGEND PASSED - GREGORY ISAACS

2010-10-25T08:02:00.000-07:00

Gregory Isaacs (July 15, 1951 - October 25, 2010).

Today is a sad day for reggae and fans of Gregory Isaacs. Gregory passed this morning in the UK at 9:30 a.m. He has passed on but will not be forgotten as his music lives on.

Gregory did over 500 albums - here are some:
In Person (1975) Trojan
All I Have Is Love (1976) Trojan
The Best Of Vol. 1 (1977) GG's
Extra Classic (1977) African Museum
Mr Isaacs (1977) DEB
Cool Ruler (1978) Front Line
Soon Forward (1979) Front Line
Slum (Gregory Isaacs in Dub) (1978) Burning Sounds
Gregory Isaacs Meets Ronnie Davis (1979) Plant (with Ronnie Davis)
Showcase (1980) Taxi
Lonely Lover (1980) Pre
More Gregory (1981) Pre
The Best Of Vol. 2 (1981) GG's
Night Nurse (1982) Island/Mango
Out Deh! (1983) Island/Mango
Let's Go Dancing (1984)
Judge Not (1985) Greensleeves (with Dennis Brown)
Private Beach Party (1985) RAS
Easy (1985) Tad's
Double Dose (1986) Blue Trac (with Sugar Minott)
All I Have is Love Love Love (1987) Tad's
Victim (1987) VP
Watchman of the City (1987) Rohit
Come Along (1988), Live & Love
Red Rose for Gregory (1988) RAS
Warning (1989) Firehouse
I.O.U. (1989) RAS
On The Dance Floor (1990) Heartbeat
Call Me Collect (1990) RAS
Set Me Free (1991) Vine Yard
No Intention (1991) VP
Boom Shot (1991) Shanachie
State of Shock (1991) RAS
Past and Future (1991) VP
Pardon Me! (1992) RAS
Rudie Boo (1992) Star Trail
Unattended (1993) Pow Wow
Unlocked (1993) RAS
Midnight Confidential (1994) Greensleeves
Dreaming (1995) Heartbeat
Not a One Man Thing (1995) RAS
Private Lesson (1996) Heartbeat
Mr. Cool (1996) VP
Maximum Respect (1996) House of Reggae
Hold Tight (1997) Heartbeat
Hardcore Hits (1997) Ikus
Dance Curfew (1997), Acid Jazz - with Dread Flimstone
Kingston 14 Denham Town (1998) Jamaican Vibes
New Dance (1999) Prestige
Turn Down The Lights (1999) Artists Only
So Much Love (2000) Joe Gibbs Music
Future Attraction (2000) VP
Father & Son (2000), 2B1 - Gregory Isaacs & Son
It Go Now (2002), 2B1
Life's Lonely Road (2004)
Give It All Up (2004) Heartbeat
Rat Patrol (2004) African Museum
Masterclass (2004) Greensleeves
Revenge (2005) P.O.T.
Substance Free (2005) Vizion Sounds
Hold Tight (2008) Mafia & Fluxy
Brand New Me (2008) African Museum

CHUNES WI SEH by Irie Jam/DeeJay Roy 10/16-10/30/10

2010-10-23T10:06:00.000-07:00

1. Our Heroes - Ed Robinson
2. Nar Sell - Kargo
3. Drinking Rum - Beenie Man & Future
4. For Your Eyes Only - Shaggy & Alaine
5. Keeping It Real - Beres Hammond

BUBBLING ...tunes to look out for

1. Silent Murderer - Tarus Riley
2. The Message - Bounty Killer

THE NEW YORK TOP 30 REGGAE CHART & TOP 20 REGGAE ALBUMS/CD's 10/20/10

2010-10-23T10:00:00.000-07:00

THE NEW YORK TOP 30 REGGAE CHART 10/20/10

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR
1 1 15 THANK YOU FOR LOVING ME (2) STEVIE FACE PENTHOUSE #1
2 2 11 Our Heroes Ed Robinson E2 Recordings #2
3 3 16 Color Of Love Richie Stevens Penthouse #2
4 7 15 We Shall Find A Way Hezron Tad's #4
5 8 9 Blessed Eljai/Capleton Jah Mix Entertainment#5
6 4 16 Wine Yu A Wine (1) Da'Ville Fashozy #1
7 5 12 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves #5
8 11 8 I'm OK Beenie Man Seanizzle #8
9 12 7 For Your Eyes Only Shaggy/Alaine K-Licious #9
10 13 7 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #10
11 6 17 Hit The Road Jack Sweet Tea Checkmate #6
12 14 9 My Life I-Octane DJ Frass #12
13 17 5 Keeping It Real Beres Hammond Heavy Beat #13
14 16 5 Drinking Rum & Red Bull Future Fambo/Beenie Man Seanizzle #14
15 9 11 Comfort Zone Busy Signal Penthouse #9
16 18 4 Times Like These Queen Ifrica 2 Hard Music #16
17 10 16 Sweet Jamaica (2) Tarrus Riley John John #1
18 23 3 Innocent Buju Banton Gargamel #18
19 21 4 Something's Gotta Give Assassin aka Agent Sasco 2 Hard Music #19
20 19 8 My Heart Wayne Marshall/Mavado Yard Vybz #17
21 22 5 Honey Daryl Strodes/Delroy Clarke State Of Heart Studio #21
22 25 3 African Queen Sadiki Joe Fraser #22
23 15 21 Free (2) Etana No Doubt #1
24 20 17 If You Don't Know Me By Now George Nooks Total #2
25 - 1 Anything For You Mary J Blige/Busta Rhymes/Gyptian Matriarch #25
26 - 1 Rescue Me Duane Stephenson/Gramps Morgan VP #26
27 27 9 How We Do It Bounty Killer/Elephant Man CR203 #17
28 - 1 Let It Be Me Sophia Brown Cash Flow #28
29 - 1 Nah Sell Out Khago Seanizzle #29
30 25 12 Gal A Mad Over Mavado Di Genius #14
NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

THE NEW YORK TOP 20 REGGAE ALBUMS/CD's 10/20/10

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 1 9 UNITED STATES OF AFRICA (2) LUCIANO VP
2 2 12 Bobo Revolution Various Artists Greensleeves
3 3 7 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves
4 5 6 R&B Hits Reggae Style Vol.4 Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
5 6 5 Reggae Evolution Richie Stevens Pot Of Gold
6 8 4 Before The Dawn Buju Banton Gargamel
7 4 15 Reggae Gold 2010 (7) Various Artists VP
8 7 11 Ladies Night Sweet Tea Checkmate
9 9 8 Herbalist Chezidek Tad's
10 15 2 Black Gold Duane Stephenson VP
11 10 13 Hold You Gyptian VP
12 11 14 The Best Of Ernie Smith Ernie Smith 17 North Parade
13 12 16 I-Ternal Fire Capleton VP
14 17 2 Lifeline Sadiki Joe Fraser/VP
15 13 19 Romain Virgo Romain Virgo VP
16 14 16 The Hit List Vol.2 Various Artists Tad's
17 16 5 Trodding Natty King Tad's
18 18 15 Big Stage Riddim Various Artists Penthouse
19 19 15 D.O.B. Busy Signal VP
20 20 20 Distant Relatives Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley/Nas Universal/Def Jam

NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES CHART & TOP 15 ALBUMS/CD’s CHART 10/22/10

2010-10-23T09:57:00.000-07:00

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES 10/22/10
TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR
1 1 9 PUT THE STEREO ON (3) GAPPY RANKS GREENSLEEVES #1
2 2 15 Thank You For Loving Me Stevie Face Penthouse #2
3 3 12 Keeping It Real Beres Hammond Heavy Beat #3
4 5 15 We Shall Find A Way Hezron Tad's #4
5 4 16 Color Of Love Richie Stevens Penthouse #5
6 7 12 Take Me In Your Arms O'Neil Peart Heavy Beat #6
7 8 7 Free Etana No Doubt #7
8 10 8 Blessed Eljai/Capleton Jah Mix Entertainment #8
9 12 6 I'm OK Beenie Man Seanizzle #9
10 13 5 For Your Eyes Only Shaggy/Alaine K-Licious #10
11 15 5 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #11
12 6 18 Laughter In The Rain Manley Heavy Beat #4
13 16 4 Innocent Buju Banton Gargamel #13
14 9 15 Sweet Jamaica Tarrus Riley John John #2
15 11 9 My Life I-Octane DJ Frass #11
16 19 3 African Queen Sadiki Joe Fraser #16
17 21 2 Times Like These Queen Ifrica 2 Hard Music #17
18 14 20 If You Don't Know Me By Now (2) George Nooks Total #1
19 22 2 Drinking Rum & Red Bull Future Fambo/Beenie Man Seanizzle #19
20 23 2 Something's Gotta Give Assassin aka Agent Sasco 2 Hard Music #20
21 - 1 Rescue Me Duane Stephenson/Gramps Morgan VP #21
22 - 1 Nuh Mash It Up Binghi Fiah Binghi Princess Muzik #22
23 17 6 The Married People Song Lovinder TSOJ #23
24 18 16 A Beer And A Girl Marcia Griffiths Penthouse #4
25 - 1 Nah Sell Out Khago Seanizzle #25

NOTE:
The SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE CHART is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is gathered from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include VP Records, Rainbow Variety, and http://thefoundationradionetwork.com
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot.
TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart, RE/Return,
NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE CHART can be heard in portions on the following stations:
WIGO 1570am w/T-Rob, Atlanta, KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London,
WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC,
KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta,
WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford,
WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 15 ALBUMS/CD’s CHART 10/22/10

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 1 9 PUT THE STEREO ON (3) GAPPY RANKS GREENSLEEVES
2 2 9 United States Of Africa Luciano VP
3 5 4 Before The Dawn Buju Banton Gargamel
4 4 6 R&B Hits Reggae Style Vol.4 Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
5 7 4 Reggae Evolution Richie Stevens Pot Of Gold
6 3 7 Herbalist Chezidek Tad's
7 10 2 Black Gold Duane Stephenson VP
8 6 13 Hold You Gyptian VP
9 11 2 Lifeline Sadiki Joe Fraser/VP
10 8 17 Reggae Gold 2010 (6) Various Artists VP
11 9 11 Bobo Revolution Various Artists Greensleeves
12 12 15 Big Stage Riddim Various Artists Penthouse
13 13 12 The Best Of Ernie Smith Ernie Smith 17 North Parade
14 14 16 I-Ternal Fire Capleton VP
15 15 18 Romain Virgo Romain Virgo VP

NOTE:
The SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE CHART is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is gathered from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include VP Records, Rainbow Variety, and http://thefoundationradionetwork.com
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot.
TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart, RE/Return,
NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE CHART can be heard in portions on the following stations:
WIGO 1570am w/T-Rob, Atlanta, KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London,
WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC,
KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta,
WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford,
WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

GREGORY ISAACS ILL AGAIN

2010-10-23T09:46:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, rumours ran wild in the Jamaican and Reggae community that the Cool Ruler, Greorgory Isaacs was in a coma. However, it has been confirmed by his wife Linda Isaacs that her husband is not in a coma and that he is not doing well.

VP TO RELEASE A DENNIS BROWN BOX SET

2010-10-16T07:50:00.000-07:00

VP will be releasing a three-disc compilation of the late Dennis Brown's hit singles. The Crown Prince of Reggae - Singles (1972-1985), will be reissued by 17 North Parade, a VP Records imprint, on November 16.

The collection featuring anthems such as Revolution and Promised Land to lesser-known works like Satisfaction Feeling and the gritty musical ultimatum Praise Without Raise.

The bonus DVD sees Dennis Brown live in concert, backed by Lloyd Parks and We the People Band, in a 1979 performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival and The Swiss Music Festival. It also includes liner notes from journalist Carter Van Pelt, in a fitting tribute to this iconic artist and more.

BUJU BANTON'S BAIL AND STIPULATIONS

2010-10-16T07:32:00.001-07:00

BUJU BANTON's motion for bail was approved on Thursday, October 14, 2010 in the Sam M Gibbons Federal Court in the United States. He is still not in the clear as his lawyer will now have to seek bond in the immigration court to prevent his deportation to Jamaica.

To make bail, Banton would have to post $250,000 — secured by the equity in a friend's house — wear an electronic monitor and undergo drug testing.

Banton also would have to pay for around-the-clock security, probably off-duty sheriff's deputies, to watch his every move.

It is not clear when recording reggae artiste, Buju Banton, will be released from jail. If Buju's attorney manages to make the said arrangements, the US government still could request another hearing before he is released.

BUJU BANTON'S 9TH STUDIO ALBUM THE PROPHETIC "BEFORE THE DAWN"

2010-10-16T07:24:00.000-07:00

Despite attracting mainstream attention with his current case before the US Court, Buju Banton's album Before the Dawn was unable to unseat Distant Relatives by Nas and Damian Marley, from the top of the Billboard Reggae album tally.

The ten track album Before the Dawn debuted at number two on the chart. It debuted at number 26 on the Heatseekers Album chart.

The album was slated to drop in the US, Canada, & Japan on September 28, 2010, UK and France instead it was later dropped Monday, October 4

TRACK LISTING
1. Buju Banton Rasta Can’t Go
2. Buju Banton In The Air
3. Buju Banton Do Good
4. Buju Banton Battered And Bruised
5. Buju Banton Bondage
6. Buju Banton Struggle Together
7. Buju Banton Life
8. Buju Banton No Smoking At All
9. Buju Banton Try Life
10. Buju Banton Innocent

BOUNTY KILLER'S COURT DATE

2010-10-16T07:21:00.000-07:00

Bounty Killer is to return to court on November 9 to answer charges regarding his most recent domestic abuse case. While on November 8 the deejay is to face charges for ganja possession.

DIANA KING SCHEDULE TO PERFORM IN JAMAICA WIH BABYFACE

2010-10-16T07:17:00.000-07:00

R&B artist Kenny Edmonds, popularly known as Babyface, is expected to bring the National Indoor Sports Centre alive on November 13, at a concert billed, Spend an Evening with Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds. His special guest will be Diana King.

The concert is one in a series of activities which will be held during The United Way of Jamaica Week planned for November 8 to 14, and which ends months of celebration of the organisation's 25th anniversary in Jamaica.

CHAKA DEMUS

2010-10-16T07:11:00.000-07:00

INTERNATIONAL recording artiste Chaka Demus, one half of the deejay-singer recording duo Chaka Demus and Pliers, is recovering in a Kingston hospital after a major surgery.

Reports coming out of Jamaica stated, the deejay went to the Andrews Memorial Hospital last Tuesday for a routine check-up in preparation for an upcoming European tour. However, the attending physician immediately realised that the deejay was bleeding internally, and arranged to have a team of specialists perform emergency surgery.

NEW YORK TOP 30 REGGAE SINGLES AND ALBUMS/CD's CHARTS 10/13/10

2010-10-15T08:28:00.000-07:00

THE NEW YORK TOP 30 REGGAE CHART 10/13/10
TW LW WOCTITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR
1 3 14 THANK YOU FOR LOVING ME (1) STEVIE FACE PENTHOUSE#1
2 4 10 Our Heroes Ed Robinson E2 Recordings#2
3 2 15 Color Of Love Richie Stevens Penthouse #2
4 1 15 Wine Yu A Wine (1) Da'Ville Fashozy #1
5 5 11 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves #5
6 6 16 Hit The Road Jack Sweet Tea Checkmate #6
7 8 14 We Shall Find A Way Hezron Tad's #7
8 11 8 Blessed Eljai/Capleton Jah Mix Entertainment #8
9 9 10 Comfort Zone Busy Signal Penthouse #9
10 7 15 Sweet Jamaica (2) Tarrus Riley John John #1
11 12 7 I'm OK Beenie Man Seanizzle #11
12 15 6 For Your Eyes Only Shaggy/Alaine K-Licious #12
13 20 6 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #13
14 14 8 My Life I-Octane DJ Frass #14
15 10 20 Free (2) Etana No Doubt #1
16 19 4 Drinking Rum & Red Bull Future Fambo/Beenie Man Seanizzle #16
17 22 4 Keeping It Real Beres Hammond Heavy Beat #17
18 25 3 Times Like These Queen Ifrica 2 Hard Music #18
19 17 7 My Heart Wayne Marshall/Mavado Yard Vybz #17
20 13 16 If You Don't Know Me By Now George Nooks Total #2
21 27 3 Something's Gotta Give Assassin aka Agent Sasco 2 Hard Music #21
22 23 4 Honey Daryl Strodes/Delroy Clarke State Of Heart Studio #22
23 28 2 Innocent Buju Banton Gargamel #23
24 16 18 Skip To Ma Lu Serani/Ding Dong Deseca/VP #3
25 18 11 Gal A Mad Over Mavado Di Genius #14
26 29 2 African Queen Sadiki Joe Fraser #26
27 21 8 How We Do It Bounty Killer/Elephant Man CR203 #17
28 24 21 Feel Good All Over (3) Sanchez Penthouse #1
29 26 20 Bonifide Love Maxi Priest No Doubt #2
30 30 16 Me Homeland Tarrus Riley Juke Boxx #8
NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://Eonair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

THE NEW TOP 20 REGGAE ALBUMS/CD’s 10/13/10
TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 4 8 UNITED STATES OF AFRICA (1) LUCIANO VP
2 2 11 Bobo Revolution Various Artists Greensleeves
3 3 6 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves
4 1 14 Reggae Gold 2010 (7) Various Artists VP
5 7 5 R&B Hits Reggae Style Vol.4 Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
6 10 4 Reggae Evolution Richie Stevens Pot Of Gold
7 5 10 Ladies Night Sweet Tea Checkmate
8 11 3 Before The Dawn Buju Banton Gargamel
9 6 7 Herbalist Chezidek Tad's
10 8 12 Hold You Gyptian VP
11 9 13 The Best Of Ernie Smith Ernie Smith 17 North Parade
12 12 15 I-Ternal Fire Capleton VP
13 14 18 Romain Virgo Romain Virgo VP
14 13 15 The Hit List Vol.2 Various Artists Tad's
15 - 1 Black Gold Duane Stephenson VP
16 15 4 Trodding Natty King Tad's
17 - 1 Lifeline Sadiki Joe Fraser/VP
18 17 14 Big Stage Riddim Various Artists Penthouse
19 18 14 D.O.B. Busy Signal VP
20 19 19 Distant Relatives Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley/Nas Universal/Def Jam

NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://Eonair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES & TOP 15 ALBUMS/CD’s CHARTS 10/8/10

2010-10-15T08:25:00.000-07:00

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES 10/15/10
TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR
1 1 8 PUT THE STEREO ON (2) GAPPY RANKS GREENSLEEVES #1
2 2 14 Thank You For Loving Me Stevie Face Penthouse #2
3 6 11 Keeping It Real Beres Hammond Heavy Beat #3
4 3 15 Color Of Love (2) Richie Stevens Penthouse #1
5 5 14 We Shall Find A Way Hezron Tad's #5
6 4 17 Laughter In The Rain Manley Heavy Beat #4
7 9 1 Take Me In Your Arms O'Neil Peart Heavy Beat #7
8 12 6 Free Etana No Doubt #8
9 7 14 Sweet Jamaica Tarrus Riley John John #2
10 13 7 Blessed Eljai/Capleton Jah Mix Entertainment #10
11 11 8 My Life I-Octane DJ Frass #11
12 15 5 I'm OK Beenie Man Seanizzle #12
13 16 4 For Your Eyes Only Shaggy/Alaine K-Licious #13
14 8 19 If You Don't Know Me By Now (2) George Nooks Total #1
15 19 4 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #15
16 20 3 Innocent Buju Banton Gargamel #16
17 17 5 The Married People Song Lovindeer TSOJ #17
18 10 15 A Beer And A Girl Marcia Griffiths Penthouse #4
19 23 2 African Queen Sadiki Joe Fraser #19
20 14 17 In My Cup Richie Loops Big Ship #3
21 - 1 Times Like These Queen Ifrica 2 Hard Music #21
22 - 1 Drinking Rum & Red Bull Future Fambo/Beenie Man Seanizzle #22
23 - 1 Something's Gotta Give Assassin aka Agent Sasco 2 Hard Music #23
24 18 8 How We Do It Bounty Killer/Elephant Man CR203 #16
25 22 20 Bonifide Angel (3) Maxi Priest No Doubt #25

NOTE:
The SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE CHART is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is gathered from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include VP Records, Rainbow Variety, and http://thefoundationradionetwork.com
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot.
TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart, RE/Return,
NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE CHART can be heard in portions on the following stations:
WIGO 1570am w/T-Rob, Atlanta, KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London,
WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC,
KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta,
WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford,
WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 15 ALBUMS/CD’s CHART 10/15/10

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 1 8 PUT THE STEREO ON (2) GAPPY RANKS GREENSLEEVES
2 2 8 United States Of Africa Luciano VP
3 3 6 Herbalist Chezidek Tad's
4 5 5 R&B Hits Reggae Style Vol.4 Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
5 7 3 Before The Dawn Buju Banton Gargamel
6 4 12 Hold You Gyptain VP
7 9 3 Reggae Evolution Richie Stevens Pot Of Gold
8 6 16 Reggae Gold 2010 (6) Various Artists VP
9 8 10 Bobo Revolution Various Artists Greensleeves
10 - 1 Black Gold Duane Stephenson VP
11 - 1 Lifeline Sadiki Joe Fraser/VP
12 10 14 Big Stage Riddim Various Artists Penthouse
13 13 11 The Best Of Ernie Smith Ernie Smith 17 North Parade
14 14 15 I-Ternal Fire Capleton VP
15 15 17 Romain Virgo Romain Virgo VP

NOTE:
The SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE CHART is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is gathered from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include VP Records, Rainbow Variety, and http://thefoundationradionetwork.com
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot.
TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart, RE/Return,
NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE CHART can be heard in portions on the following stations:
WIGO 1570am w/T-Rob, Atlanta, KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London,
WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC,
KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta,
WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford,
WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

BUJU BANTON BAIL APPROVED TODAY

2010-10-14T12:04:00.000-07:00

Buju Banton was this afternoon offered $250,000 bail in the Sam M Gibbons Federal Court in the United States.
He is still not in the clear as his lawyer will now have to seek bond in the immigration court to prevent his deportation to Jamaica.

RAGGA LOX - STEPPING INNA BABYLON

2010-10-13T08:38:00.000-07:00

Album "Stepping Inna Babylon"

The true essence of Reggae music was re-captured on this 11-track masterpiece. In a time when reggae music is so troubled, here comes an album that bring us back to a time when reggae represents roots reality and culture.

This is Ragga Lox's second album "Stepping Inna Babylon", thus far it has hit the number two position on the NY Reggae Album Charts, while the single "on the corner", went all the way to the number one slot on the singles chart.

The album is mostly produced by Fabian "Goldy" Francis, for Undeniable Records in Jamaica, but also features productions from New Creation Records, Atlanta and Jungle Productions, Ethiopia. Guest artists are Richie Spice, Lutan Fyah, Mikey General and Ethiopian singer Jah Lude.

It is available at CD Baby.
(Remember to support the artist buy the original...no bootleg)

SIR TOMMY'S - REGGAE LEGEND

2010-10-12T16:54:00.000-07:00

HOWARD MAPP a/k/a Sir Tommy's was born in Jones
Town, Kingston, Jamaica. He spent his earlier years in Maxfiled Ave.

At the early age of 9 whilst living on Brotherton Ave., dances were kept in the yard in where he lived. It was here Sir Tommy's began to imitate the soundmen in that he made his own turntables and used bottle stoppers that were beaten out as vinyls. Each and every time the selector changed his vinyl he did likewise.

In 1971 at the age of 16, Sir Tommy's migrated to the United States with 13 seven inch records in hand. He attended school here in the United States but his love and passion for music was first and foremost.

In 1973, Sir Tommy's was the youngest youth in New York to play and own a sound outright. He played for numerous parties and it was here he kept the reggae flame burning in the five boroughs.

In the 80's numerous artists were on his set such as Mikey Jarrett, Danny Mangaroo, Sammy Levi, Daddy Marcus, Conrad, Scion Success, Louie Rankin, Alton Irie, Nicodemus, Willow Wilson, Briggie, Sammy Dread and Johnny Ringo to name a few. He played at the Galaxy Ballroom, Starlite, Biltmore, Tilden Hall, Trojan, Reggae Lounge and Day Care Center.

In 1985, Sir Tommy's ventured into production work. His first recording was with Trevor Junior, "Crack No Dash", "Cool Profile" and "When Your Are Down". He opened his recording studio in April of 1991 and produced artists like: Little John, Teddy Brown, Pinchers, Lloyd Hemmings, Tony Tuff, Wayne Smith, Philip Frazier, Ansel Meditations, Sugar Minott, Michael Palmer, Tuffiest, Johnny Ringo, Lady V, Lady P and his younger sister K-Vibes. His label has produced many albums thus far: Show Down Vol. 1., Show Down Vol. 2., Party With The Stars, Various Artist Vol. 1., Various Artists Vol . 2., 89 All Stars, Freedom Sound All Star, Best Of The Magnificent Seven, No Stone - Little John, Christmas Season, King Of The Road, 1990's Volume 1, 1990's Volume 2.

Sir Tommy's was honored by Reggae A.M.P.P.S (Artists, Managers, Producers, Promoters & Songwriters) on June 26, 2010 For Distinuguised Services in Reggae Music Industry.

Today, Sir Tommy's is still producing in his studios and has his following when he plays at events in New York.

'OUR HEROES' BY ED ROBINSON AT #4 ON NEW YORK REGGAE CHARTS

2010-10-09T16:43:00.000-07:00

'OUR HEROES' - The New Single from Ed Robinson is climbing the New York charts. It is now at #4. 'OUR HEROES' is a tribute to all the great reggae artists who have paved the way for today's reggae artists. This single is getting a lot of airplay and in the clubs worldwide (Europe, Canada, Caribbean, Africa and the United States).

'OUR HEROES' is produced by Ed Robinson and is on E2 Recordings label.

2 YEARS GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN - ALTON NEHEMIAH ELLIS, OD.

2010-10-09T10:57:00.000-07:00

ALTON NEHEMIAH ELLIS, OD, (Sep. 1, 1938- Oct. 10, 2008) also known as one of the innovators of rocksteady was born September 1, 1938 and grew up in the Trench Town District. Alton came from a musical family and learned to play the piano at an early age. In school he excelled in music and sports.

Alton loved to dance and competed in the Opportunity Hour. Having won many competitions, he turned to singing. In 1959, Alton partnered with Eddy Perkins and formed a duo Alton & Eddy. That same year they recorded a song that was written by Alton “Muriel” this song became a hit for the duo. After much recognition for their hit that was produced by the late Coxsone Dodd, they went on to record a few more songs at Studio One and for Vincent Chin on the Randy's label. Thereafter, Perkins left for the United States and Alton remained in Jamaica.

When Alton was layed off of his job he took his music career more seriously and formed a new duo with John Holt. When Holt moved joined The Paragons, Alton formed another group and called them The Flames. The group consisted his brother Leslie Ellis, David "Baby G" Gordon and Winston Jarrett. Alton recorded songs for Treasurer Isle, like "Girl I've Got a Date", "Cry Tough" and "Rock Steady" which were all big hits.

During the late 60's and early 70's recorded to big hits “Deliver Us” and “Back To Africa”. In 1967 he toured England with Ken Boothe and Studio One's band called Soul Vendors. Around this same time Alton began to produce his own records, including "My Time Is The Right Time" and "The Message".

In 1972, Alton made his base in England. From 1980's up to 2000's he continued to record and perform regularly. 2004, he was awarded the Order of Distinction by the Jamaica government in recognition of his achievements. 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame that was kept in New York at the Apollo Theatre. In December 2007, Alton was admitted to a hospital in London, England for treatment - cancer of the lymph glands. After receiving chemotherapy Alton returned to performing.

On Wednesday October 8, 2008 news was circulating saying that Alton was hospitalized, the following day the news then stated that he had passed. Alton died on October 10, 2008 at the Hammersmith Hospital in West London, England of cancer. He was the older brother of the late Hortense Ellis and the father of more than twenty children including Noel Ellis and Christopher Ellis, who are both reggae singers in the UK. A service was held in the celebration of his life on November 3rd, 2008 in attendance: his family, music industry insiders, fans and government ministers. Tribute performances came from Ken Boothe, Judy Mowatt, Carlene Davis, George Nooks and Tinga Stewart to name a few.

To Noel, Christopher AND other siblings this one is for you all:

To me your father Alton N. Ellis, OD was a musical giant. He truly touched our hearts in the reggae world. I feel very honored to have known him and thoroughly enjoyed his company whenever he visited our studio while he was here in New York.

To all who loved this man and his music, I say keep the fire burning. Alton might be gone but NEVER FORGOTTEN.

Alton's work:

Releases

1967Mr Soul Of Jamaica Sings Rock and Soul

1969The Best Of

1970Sunday Coming

1973Greatest Hits [aka Cry Tough]

1977Still In Love

1979A Love To Share

197XShowcase Soul Groover

197X-8XSlummin'

1980Mr Ska Bean'a (Alton Ellis & The Heptones)

1983A New Day Daydreaming

198425th Silver Jubilee

1985Continuation Jubilee Volume 2

[Date unknown]Alton & Hortense Ellis At Studio 1 [Alton & Hortense Ellis]

CompilationsAll My Tears [1965-68] Alton Ellis Sings, Heptones Harmonise [Alton Ellis & The Heptones - 1978-80]Arise Black Man [1968-78] Be True To Yourself [196X-7X] Get Ready For Rock Reggae Steady [1967-74] Many Moods Of Alton Ellis [1978-80] My Time Is The Right Time [1966-71] Reggae Valley Of Decision [197X]

ProductionsAlton Ellis - 25th Silver Jubilee [1984] Alton Ellis - Jubilee Volume 2 [1985] Alton Ellis & Heptones - Mr Ska Bean'a [1980] Appears on14 Carat Gold I'll Be Waiting 17 North Parade Too Late A Place Called Africa Going Back To Africa True Born African Adventures In Dub Big Bad Boy (Version) All My Tears Can't Stand It All Shook Up Love Letters Alton & Hortense Ellis At Studio 1 I'm Still In Love With You Breaking Up Is Hard To Do Lord Deliver Us Can't Get Used To Losing You When I'm Down Breaking Up Is Hard To Do Live And Learn (Extended Mix) You Said It Again The Picture Was You Can't Get Used To Losing You I'll Be Waiting I'll Be Waiting Wide World Wide World The Picture Was You Lord Deliver Us You Said It Again When I'm Down Am I Black Enough For You Black Man's Word Aquarius Rock Alton's Official Daughter (Version 1) Alton's Official Daughter (Version 2) Arise Rootsman Black Man's Pride At Randy's Rum Bumper's Ba Ba Boom Duke Reid Willow Tree Breaking Up Baba Boom Time How Can I Babylon Burning Ain't That Loving Ballistic Sureshots Im Still In Love With You Best Of Studio 1 Can I Change My Mind Can I Change My Mind Best Of Vintage Get Ready, Rock Steady (New Style) Blue Beat Special Let Him Try Boom Shaka Lacka Remember That Sunday Burning Up Vol 1 Telephone Line I Love You Catch This Beat Shake It Chi Chi Run Since I Fell For You Christmas Greetings From Studio 1 Praise Jah It's Christmas Clancy Eccles Presents His Reggae Revue Bye Bye Love Feeling Inside Come Back Darling Soul Groover I'll Be Waiting It's Your Thing Come Rock With Me In Jamaica Willow Tree I Can't Stand It Love Letters Creation Rockers Dance Crasher Breaking Up Is Hard To Do Current Artists At Studio 1 Vol 1 Keep On Shining Dance Crasher Dance Crasher Darker Than Blue It's A Shame DJ Andy Smith Presents Trojan Document Rock Steady Drifting With Mudies All Stars & The Rhythm Rulers I'm Hoping Duke Reid Rock's Steady Rock Steady Girl I've Got A Date Cry Tough All My Tears (Come Rolling) Duke Of Earl Why Birds Follow Spring Ain't That Loving You (For More Reasons Than One) Duke Reid's Treasure Chest Can't Stand It Lala Means I Love You Cry Tough Girl I've Got A Date (Alt. Vers.) Fire Down Below What Does It Take For Lovers And Rockers Vol 1 I'm Still In Love With You Gay Jamaica Independence Time Puping In What Does It Take Gems From Treasure Isle Rock Steady Get Ready To Rock Steady Never Love Again Golden Rockers Room Full Of Tears Good Times Skank All We Need Is Love Heptones & Friends Vol 2 Knock On Wood Here Comes The Duke Laba Laba Reggae Hidden Treasures Vol 2 Still Trying History Of Trojan Records 1972-95 All That We Need Is Love Hot Bomb Loving Mood Lend Me An Hear Hottest Hits Cry Tough Hottest Hits Vol 2 Girl I've Got A Date La La Means I Love You Hottest Hits Vol 3 Remember That Sunday In Memoriam Knock On Wood Jamaica Today The Seventies The People Can't Get Used To Losing You Jamaican Memories A Fool Jump Jamaica Way Yours Just My Imagination Vol 4 What Does It Take (To Win Your Love) Lee's Gold Vol 1 Can I Change My Mind Love Is All I Had Love Letter Remember That Sunday Love Is All I Had Why Did You Leave Me Love Letters Remember That Sunday Mark Lamarr Presents Nuclear Weapon Chickeroo We're Going Rollin' Midnight Confessions Why Did You Leave Remember That Sunday Love Letters Mojo Rocksteady Whipping The Prince Moonwalk Remember That Sunday More Souled On Reggae What Does It Take To Win Your Love Natural Reggae Can I Change My Mind Nice Up The Dance Can I Change My Mind Nu-Beat's Greatest Hits La La Means I Love You Oldies But Goodies Muriel Oldies But Goodies Vol 2 I Know It All Oldies Greatest Hits Can I Change My Mind Original Club Ska Yakety Yak Original Jamaican Classics vol 3 Can I Change My Mind Dance Crasher Pablo & Friends Someday Party Time At Studio 1 Can I Change My Mind Pirates Choice A Fool R. Zee Jackson Presents ''The People's Showcase'' Jamaican Daughter Randy's 50th Anniversary Like A Dream Mouth A Massy Rum Bumpers Too Late To Turn Back Now Ranking Miss P Presents Sweet Harmony Rock Steady Ready Steady Go Rock Steady My Time Is The Right Time The Message Rebel Music Vol 2 I'll Be Waiting Reggae Classics - Serious Selections Vol 1 Mr Ska Beena Reggae Jamboree I'm Hoping Reggae Love Songs Telephone Line Reggae Love Songs Vol 2 And I Love Her Reggae Revolution No Man Is Perfect Respect To Studio 1 Breaking Up Is Hard To Do Revolution Rock Dance Crasher Rock Steady Cool Bye Bye Love La La Means I Love You Rough And Tough Dance Crasher Shades Of Hudson Bad Boy Simply Reggae Willow Tree La La Means I Love You Breaking Up Ska Bonanza My Heaven Solid Gold I'll Be Waiting Soul For Sale Breaking Up Soul Power It's Your Thing Souled On Reggae Telephone Line Sound System Rockers Play It Cool Sounds And Pressure Vol 3 Too Late Sounds Of Jamaica Top Ten You Make Me Happy You Said It Again Sounds Of The Seventies Too Late To Turn Back Now Sounds Of Young Jamaica Im Just A Guy Im Still In Love Streets Of Ska My Heaven Studio 1 Classics - Roots African Descendants Studio 1 Showcase Vol 1 Almost Anything Studio 1 Showcase vol 3 I'll Never Fall In Love Again Studio Kinda Cloudy Big Bad Boy Studio One Classics I'm Just A Guy Studio One Discomix You Make Me So Very Happy Studio One Dub Vol 2 Live & Dub Studio One Funk African Descendants It's A Shame Studio One Kings The Well Run Dry Studio One Lovers Let Him Try Studio One Roots Blackish White Studio One Roots Vol 3 Oppression Studio One Soul I Don't Want To Be Right Studio One Story I'm Still In Love With You Sufferer's Choice Deliver Us To Africa Tapper Zukie Presents Proud to Be Black We A Feel It The Best Of Studio One Collection Can I Change My Mind The Birth Of Trojan Ain't That Lovin' You Why Birds Follow Spring The Bunny Lee Rocksteady Years Loving Mood The Bunny Striker Lee Story I've Got Love The Grove Reggae Collection It's Hard To Be A Lover The Heptones & Friends vol 1&2 Knock On Wood The Hudson Affair Big Bad Boy You Are Mine The Lovely Dozen Diana The Park Is Mine Play It Cool The Trojan Story Rock Steady The Trojan Story Vol 1&2 Rock Steady Big Bad Boy (I Don't Know Why) Truly This Is Reggae Music Cry Tough Rocksteady This Is Reggae Vol 2 Denver Back To Africa Deliver Us This Is Reggae vol 3 Blackman's Pride Tighten Up Vol 1 I Can't Stand It Tighten Up Vol 4 Going Back To Africa Tougher Than Tough Girl I've Got A Date Treasure Isle Presents Tribute To Peckings Why Did You Leave I'm Just A Guy Trojan Beatles Tribute Box Set And I Love Her Trojan Christmas Box Set Merry Merry Christmas Trojan Jamaican Hits Box Set Big Bad Boy Trojan Jamaican Superstars Box Set Rascal Man Better Must Come Baby I Need Your Loving Pretty Girl My Baby Is Gone Living In The Footsteps It's A Shame Soul Groover Big Bad Boy You've Made Me So Very Happy Lord Deliver Us Give Me Your Love Truly What Does It Take To Win Your Love I Am Still In Love With You Trojan Legends Box Set Life Is Down In Denver Trojan Lovers Box Set I'll Be Waiting Trojan Lovers Rock Box Set Telephone Line I’m Still In Love With You Trojan Mod Reggae Box Set Vol 2 Dance Crasher Trojan Motor City Box Set You’ve Made Me So Very Happy What Does It Take (To Win Your Love) It’s A Shame Trojan Reggae Brothers Box Set Room Full Of Tears Trojan Reggae Chill Out Box Set Rock Steady Trojan Reggae Duets Box Set Why Did You Leave Remember That Sunday Trojan Rocksteady Box Set Rocksteady All My Tears Trojan Roots and Culture Box Set The Children Are Crying Trojan Rude Boy Box Set Dance Crasher The Preacher Blessings Of Love Cry Tough Trojan Selecta Vol 6 Rock Steady Trojan Selecta Vol 7 Ain't That Loving You Trojan Ska Box Set Blessings Of Love Girl I've Got A Date Trojan Ska Rarities Box Set You Are The One To Blame Trojan Suedehead Reggae Box Set Play It Cool (Aka Rock On Time) Version Galore Girl I've Got A Date Ain't That Loving You (For More Reasons Than One) Version Studio Experience When Rhythm Was King Mad Mad Work Your Soul Girl I've Got A Date (Soul Version) Your Ace From Space Ain't That Loving You

As a musicianVocalsAlton Ellis - 25th Silver Jubilee [1984] Alton Ellis - A Love To Share [1979] Alton Ellis - All My Tears [1965-68] Alton Ellis - Daydreaming [1983] Alton Ellis - Jubilee Volume 2 [1985] Alton Ellis - Many Moods Of Alton Ellis [1978-80] Alton Ellis - My Time Is The Right Time [1966-71] Alton Ellis & Heptones - Alton Ellis Sings, Heptones Harmonise [1978-80] Alton & Hortense Ellis - Alton & Hortense Ellis At Studio 1 D. Witter - Mawamba Dub (Warrior) [1978] Soul Vendors - On Tour

PercussionsAlton Ellis - Many Moods Of Alton Ellis [1978-80]

EdRobinson_OurHeroes_titles-VimeoCompression.mov

2010-10-08T17:18:00.000-07:00

THE NEW YORK TOP 20 REGGAE ALBUMS/CD's 10/7/10

2010-10-08T13:59:00.000-07:00

THE NEW TOP 20 REGGAE ALBUMS/CD’s 10/7/10
TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 1 13 REGGAE GOLD 2010 (7) VARIOUS ARTISTS VP
2 2 10 Bobo Revolution Various Artists Greensleeves
3 3 5 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves
4 4 7 United States Of Africa Luciano VP
5 5 9 Ladies Night Sweet Tea Checkmate
6 6 6 Herbalist Chezidek Tad's\
7 9 4 R&B Hits Reggae Style Vol.4 Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
8 8 11 Hold You Gyptian VP
9 7 12 The Best Of Ernie Smith Ernie Smith 17 North Parade
10 12 3 Reggae Evolution Richie Stevens Pot Of Gold
11 19 2 Before The Dawn Buju Banton Gargamel
12 11 14 I-Ternal Fire Capleton VP
13 10 14 The List List Vol.2 Various Artists Tad's
14 14 17 Romain Virgo Romain Virgo VP
15 15 3 Trodding Natty King Tad's
16 16 3 Bad Mind Riddim Various Artists Swallow Bird
17 13 13 Big Stage Riddim Various Artists Penthouse
18 17 13 D.O.B. Busy Signal VP
19 18 18 Distant Relatives Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley/Nas Universal/Def Jam
20 20 21 Hits After Hits 3 (3) Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP

NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://Eonair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

THE NEW YORK TOP 30 REGGAE CHART 10/7/10

2010-10-08T13:57:00.000-07:00

THE NEW YORK TOP 30 REGGAE CHART 10/7/10
TW LW WOCTITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR
1 2 14 WINE YU A WINE (1) DA'VILLE FASHOZY #1
2 3 14 Color Of Love Richie Stevens Penthouse #2
3 4 13 Thank You For Loving Me Stevie Face Penthouse #3
4 5 9 Our Heroes Ed Robinson E2 Recordings #4
5 6 10 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves #5
6 7 15 Hit The Road Jack Sweet Tea Checkmate #6
7 1 14 Sweet Jamaica (2) Tarrus Riley John John #1
8 10 13 We Shall Find A Way Hezron Tad's #8
9 11 9 Comfort Zone Busy Signal Penthouse #9
10 8 19 Free (2) Etana No Doubt #1
11 13 7 Blessed Eljai/Capleton Jah Mix Entertainment #11
12 15 6 I'm OK Beenie Man Seanizzle #12
13 9 15 If You Don't Know Me By Now George Nooks Total #2
14 16 7 My Life I-Octane DJ Frass #14
15 20 5 For Your Eyes Only Shaggy/Alaine K-Licious #15
16 12 17 Skip To Ma Lu Serani/Ding Dong Deseca/VP #3
17 19 6 My Heart Wayne Marshall/Mavado Yard Vybz #17
18 14 10 Gal A Mad Over Me Mavado Di Genius #14
19 22 3 Drinking Rum & Red Bull Future Fambo/Beenie Man Seanizzle #19
20 23 5 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #20
21 17 7 How We Do It Bounty Killer/Elephant Man CR203 #17
22 26 3 Keeping It Real Beres Hammond Heavy Beat #22
23 25 3 Honey Daryl Strodes/Delroy Clarke State Of Heat Studios #23
24 18 20 Feel Good All Over (3) Sanchez Penthouse #1
25 28 2 Times Like These Queen Ifrica 2 Hard Music #25
26 21 19 Bonifide Angel Maxi Priest No Doubt #2
27 29 2 Something's Gotta Give Assassin aka Agent Sasco 2 Hard Music #27
28 - 1 Innocent Buju Banton Gargamel #28
29 - 1 African Queen Sadiki Joe Fraser #29
30 27 15 Me Homeland Tarrus Riley Juke Boxx #8
NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://Eonair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES CHARTS 10/8/10

2010-10-08T13:54:00.000-07:00

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES 10/8/10
TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR
1 3 7 PUT THE STEREO ON (1) GAPPY RANKS GREENSLEEVES #1
2 6 13 Thank You For Loving Me Stevie Face Penthouse #2
3 1 14 Color Of Love (2) Richie Stevens Penthouse #1
4 4 16 Laughter In The Rain Manley Heavy Beat #4
5 5 13 We Shall Find A Way Hezron Tad's #5
6 9 10 Keeping It Real Beres Hammond Heavy beat #6
7 2 13 Sweet Jamaica Tarrus Riley John John #2
8 7 18 If You Don't Know Me By Now (2) George Nooks Total #1
9 11 10 Take Me In Your Arms O'Neil Peart Heavy Beat #9
10 10 14 A Beer And A Girl Marcia Griffiths Penthouse #4
11 12 7 My Life I-Octane DJ Frass #11
12 13 5 Free Etana No Doubt #12
13 15 6 Blessed Eljai/Capleton Jah Mix Entertainment #13
14 8 16 In My Cup Richie Loops Big Yard #3
15 17 4 I'm OK Beenie Man Seanizzle #15
16 21 3 For Your Eyes Only Shaggy/Alaine K-Licious #16
17 19 4 The Married People Song Lovindeer TSOJ #17
18 16 7 How We Do It Bounty Killer/Elephant Man CR203 #16
19 23 3 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #19
20 24 2 Innocent Buju Banton Gargamel #20
21 14 14 Cougar Nadine Sutherland SnoCone #6
22 18 19 Bonifide Angel (3) Maxi Priest No Doubt #1
23 - 1 African Queen Sadiki Joe Fraser #23
24 20 19 Feel Good All Over Sanchez Penthouse #2
26 22 15 Me Homeland Tarrus Riley Juke Boxx #10

NOTE:
The SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE CHART is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is gathered from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include VP Records, Rainbow Variety, and http://thefoundationradionetwork.com
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot.
TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart, RE/Return,
NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE CHART can be heard in portions on the following stations:
WIGO 1570am w/T-Rob, Atlanta, KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London,
WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC,
KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta,
WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford,
WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)

DAVID ROWE STATED THAT IT WAS BUJU BANTON WHO APPROACHED THE INFORMANT ABOUT COCAINE

2010-10-07T08:35:00.000-07:00

In his opening statements in the cocaine trial of Mark ‘Buju Banton’ Myrie, his attorney David Oscar Markus, said the only thing his client was guilty of was “talking too much”. As the case unfolded, the world heard how much “talk” it was as tapes were played of the reggae superstar loosely serving up his most confidential secrets to a man he had met on a flight from Madrid to Miami.

Tapes were played of Buju telling the informant that he smuggles diamonds from Africa to Europe and that while he funds cocaine deals, he doesn’t actually get involved.

Speculation has been rife that the informant, Richard Alexander, who Buju Banton met on that ill-fated flight, had been strategically placed next to the reggae artiste on the plane for the specific purpose of entrapping him.

However, attorney-at-law, David Rowe, who has been overseeing the case on behalf of several media houses in Jamaica, says there is no evidence to support that school of thought.

According to Rowe, the transcripts show that it was Buju who actually approached the informant about cocaine and not the other way around.

“The initial contact was made on a flight from Madrid to Miami … it was Buju who approached the informant. They are on the plane drinking red wine and Buju asks, ‘Do you know who I am? I am Buju Banton, the big reggae superstar.’ And after that the conversation went from his stardom to his ability to engage in the sale of cocaine. That’s what the tapes said.” Prof. Rowe told Sharon Gordon and Bro Carlyle last Thursday night on their programme. “Buju left his number on a napkin for the guy to keep in contact with him,” Prof Rowe added.

He added, “The informant is a Colombian … he does Colombians, he doesn’t normally do Jamaicans.”

However, since his job is that of informing on cocaine deals, when Buju told the informant his story, Johnson did his job, Professor Rowe pointed out.

When Rowe made this revelation on the programme, the listeners in the chat-room went berserk. They protested Buju’s innocence. He again infuriated the chat-room when he added, “The law in the US is extremely blind, it doesn’t really care that Buju Banton is a reggae superstar from Jamaica”.

Rowe defended himself by pointing out that in addition to the fact that doesn’t know Buju Banton and had nothing to gain, the transcripts have been made public and anybody can check them.

“Buju,” he emphasized, “ made some very damning statements out of his own mouth on the tape. And he has a song, Driver, in which he says it all.”

ChatyChaty

MUSICALLY SPEAKING

2010-10-07T08:19:00.000-07:00

Reggae's living legend and survivor of The Wailers Fame consisting of Robert Nesta Marley O.M., Winston Hubert McIntosh, Neville O'Riley Livingston C.D. pka Bunny Wailer has on behalf of Tuff Gong Records Ltd and The Wailers, been involved in the process of reclaiming the copyrights and sound recordings in over 1300 Wailers Songs from 1962 to the present, intentionally to compile and represent a series of Luxury Collector’s Edition of Boxed Sets titled ‘The Wailers Legacy Series’.

Volume 1 of the Series which incorporates 117 Songs of The Wailers along with Musically Speaking Volume 1, 2 & 3 a professional history of The Wailers written and narrated by Bunny Wailer is currently in the market, compiled during and over the period from 1995 to its release in 2005.

This coincides with the 35 Years expiration period of copyrights that allows for artists since 2003 to reclaim ownership of their songs ahead of the 50 Year expiration of associated rights in sound recordings, when they go into Public Domain.

It also stands to clarify the failure of the Marley Estate in their attempt to reclaim and revert the rights of Bob Marley & The Adopted Wailers in the recent lawsuit filed in the New York Southern District Court against UMG which ruling is questionable by Bunny Wailer, the survivor of The Wailers as it concerns Work For Hire.

originalwailers@yahoo.com

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUNIOR DEMUS 10/6/10

2010-10-07T08:12:00.000-07:00

Conrad McNish a/k/a Junior Demus was born in St. Mary, Jamaica, West Indies. Junior Demus is known for his gruff, gravel-voiced chants and jokes that he can give at the drop of a hat. He is also known to draw an audience in.

Junior is a legend in his place of birth Jamaica, a fixture in Brooklyn, New York and its dancehall scene. He is also a very warm and friendly individual. One of his favorite quotes/jokes whenever he meets up with people "stress can kill you, you can't hold it in or it will give you cancer, let it out" then laughs and walk away.

"When Me Come" released in 1991 was Demus' first single. 1994, Luke Records released Demus' debut full-length album, Bad Fowl. Some of the tracks from this album are "Come Quick," "Son of a Gun," and "Hold Me Down." He has also recorded a number of other singles, including "One Master," "Good Over Evil," and the popular number "Cabin Stabbin," which he completed with Super Cat and the late Nicodemus. They also worked together on the album The Good, the Bad, the Ugly, and the Crazy for Sony Music in 1994.

Some of his other known songs are:
"Boy ah boy and man ah man"
"No man no rough no man no tough"
"Ruff neck chicken"
"Shot mek u riddle" (this was in the Dancehall Queen movie)
"Johnny Bop"

Demus has lent his talents on several dancehall and reggae compilation albums filled with hard hip-hop tunes by artists like the Frisco Kid, Wicka Man, Foxy Brown, Rob Symeonn, Sugar Minott, Sluggy Ranks, and many other artists.

Happy Birthday, Junior Demus.

THE WAILERS/TUFF GONG RECORDS LTD./COPYRIGHT REVERSION

2010-10-07T08:03:00.000-07:00

This was to be posted weeks ago. Sorry for the lateness.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE WAILERS/TUFF GONG RECORDS LTD./COPYRIGHT REVERSION

The agreement that has been referred to and relied on by the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, No. 08-06143 that denied the return of copyrights to the Marley Family, and inferred that Robert Marley’s solo contract and The Wailers group contract with Island Records was ‘Work For Hire’ is in direct contravention with the facts and history of The Wailers. This information can be supported by the legion of published books and recorded interviews that have been done to date.

The Wailers, Robert Marley O.M., Winston McIntosh and Neville Livingston C.D. have since 1964 entered into a series of formal recording contracts as Recording Artists and Writers since that time and subsequently as solo Recording Artists since 1974, starting with
• Jamaica Recording & Publishing Company/Studio One,
• Wail ‘N’ Soul ‘M’ – the first independently owned label for The Wailers,
• Upsetters/Lee Perry a Joint Venture and
• Danny Simms/JAD where in this instance only Robert Marley & Peter Tosh signed on,
• Chris Blackwell/Island Records where the world knows the story of the group being given $4000 on ‘faith’ to go and record the Catch A Fire album.

• Tuff Gong Records Ltd & Tuff Gong Music - Solomonic/Tuff Gong Records Ltd where the group themselves owned and transferred their own recording and publishing interests

This judgment is coming forward in the general environment of 50 Years of Jamaica’s music industry where expiring copyrights are threatening some of the world’s major catalogs from such greats as Elvis Presley, The Beatles and certainly now The Wailers to revert to either the bands themselves and or Public Domain. This represents one of the greatest threats to the major record and publishing companies, their catalogs and dominance over the genre Reggae.

It is in this environment that this sudden revelation that Robert Marley in his solo career, contract and subsequent Estate with Island Records/Universal is suddenly being deemed a ‘Work For Hire Artist’, a clearly underhanded conspiracy, years in the making, to defraud not only Robert Marley but The Wailers collectively of their rights to the reversion of these copyrights and opens up a Pandora’s box of violations and breaches by Chris Blackwell/Island/Universal and their agents in this matter. This as the only caveat to the reversion of these rights is if the recorded work was done ‘Work For Hire’.

It is further interesting to note that in the 1992 lawsuit by Tuff Gong Records Ltd., challenging Tuff Gong International rights to trade outside of Tuff Gong Records Ltd. as owners of The Wailers Recordings and trading unchallenged in Jamaica and The Caribbean since 1973, without the negotiated interest of Neville Livingston C.D. and the Winston McIntosh Estate as co-owners, that a series of contractual agreements, reported in the various journalistic reports, during this period was done converting and transferring rights that involves The Wailers, bringing into breach attempts at settlement, that never in those negotiations indicated that The Wailers recordings and interests were transferred and converted to ‘Work For Hire’ during this time.

Solomonic/Tuff Gong Records Ltd. can clearly state that at no time in the history of The Wailers as a group or as solo artists with Island/Universal has ‘Work For Hire’ been associated with any business dealings. We have contacted our lawyers in Jamaica, USA and the UK to vigorously move forward with existing plans and negotiations to recover the copyrights of The Wailers, sue for various breaches of existing settlement agreements and for intentional interference with prospective economic advantage and to invoke the Berne Convention in the protection of all related rights in international territories outside of Jamaica.

Is Robert Nesta Marley and Bob Marley separate and apart or one and the same or does Robert Nesta Marley or his respected Estate own the trade name Bob Marley, if not who does?

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

ORIGINALWAILERS@YAHOO.COM
876-934-5034

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE LATE DELROY WILSON

2010-10-05T10:32:00.000-07:00

I am on STUCK with the work of this artist that I do not feel that I have to write a darn thing. Just look at his work. It is artists like these who have paved the way and my heart is heavy to see that these artists never made the money like these today - who are making megga bucks and giving us shhhhhhhh.

Delroy Wilson was born in Jamaica.

(Highlights)1970 First toured UK - recorded for Trojan while there1972 Michael Manley's PNP chose his song "Better Must Come" as their campaign song1976 Recorded cover of the Wailers - "I'm Still Waiting"1994 Awarded Special Plaque by the Jamaican government - Prime Minister Patterson.

March 6, 1995 died at 46 at Kingston's UWI hospital with complications from cirrhosis of the liver.

RELEASES:
1966I Shall Not Remove
1969 Good All Over
196X Dancing Mood
1971 Better Must Come
1973 Captivity
1975 For I And I
1976 Sarge
1977 Last Thing On My Mind
Money
Mr. Cool Operator
1978 Lovers' Rock
1979 Who Done It
197X True Believer In LoveTrue Believer In Love [aka Dancing Mood]Unedited
1980 Living In The FootstepsProphesy
1982 Go Away Dream
1983 Nice Times
1984 Reggae ClassicsWorth Your Weight In Gold
1985 The Dean Of Reggae
1986 Looking For Love
198X Million Busters In ReggaeSuper Mix Hit

COMPILATIONS/MIX CD'S/VARIOUS ARTISTS:

20 Golden Hits [1978]22 Magnificent Hits [197X]Best Of Delroy Wilson [1966-67]Better Must Come [196X-7X]Better Must Come .... One Day [1970-73]Cool Operator [196X-9X]Doing My Own Thing [1971-75]Greatest Hits [1976]Greatest Hits [1973]Hit After Hit After Hit [1984]Lovers Rock Vol 2 [Johnny Clarke & Delroy Wilson & Doreen Shaffer - 197X]Masterpiece [197X-8X]Once Upon A Time [197X]Original Twelve [196X-7X]Sings 26 Massive Hits From Studio One [197X]Tune Into Reggae Music [197X-8X]

PRODUCTION:

Delroy Wilson - Lovers' Rock [1978]
Delroy Wilson - Once Upon A Time [197X]
Sir Coxsone Sound - King Of The Dub Rock [1975]

APPEARS ON:

17 Dub Shots From Studio 1
A Man And His Hits
A Place Called Africa
Any work
Anthing
Barry Myers Presents Scratchy Sounds
Battle AxeBattle Of The Giants
Best Of Vintage
Black & White Reggae Classics Vol 2
Blood & Fire
Blood And Fire
Bunny Striker Lee : The Cool Operator
Burning Up Vol 1
Cactus Classics
Cactus Classics Vol 2
Channel One Story
Channel One Story Chapter Two
Children Of Babylon
Creation Rockers
Darker Than Blue
DJ Andy Smith Presents Trojan Document
DJ Derek Presents... Sweet Memory Sounds
Even More Souled On Reggae
Forward Reggae Vol1
Full Up
Funny Feeling
Get Up Stand Up
Golden Rockers
Good Times Skank
Grooving at Studio 1
Gussie Presenting The Right Tracks
Heavy Stereo Inna Kingston Town
Heptones & Friends Vol 2
Here Comes That Feeling
History Of Trojan Records 1972-95
Hits Of The Past Vol1
Hits Oldies JA Style
Hold Me Strong
Holy GroundIn Memoriam
Jamaican Memories
Joe Gibbs Revive 45's Vol II
Jonny Greenwood Is The Controller
Just My Imagination
Just My Imagination Vol 2
King Jammy - A Man And His Music Vol 3
King Kong Compilation
King Tubby On The Mix Volume 1
Lee's Gold Vol 1Leslie Kong's Connection vol 1
Leslie Kong's Connection vol 2
Let's Go To The Blues
Live At The Turntable Club, Kingston Jamaica
Lloyd Coxsone Presents 12
The Hard Way
Love GoesLove Of The Common People
Love Yard StyleLovers Rock Vol 1/2
Lovers Rock Vol 2
More Souled On Reggae
Motion Dub Special
Music Works Vol 1
Music Works vol 2
New & Old Sounds
Nice Up The Dance
Observation Station
Observe The Observer
Oldies But Goodies
Oldies Greatest Hits
Original Club Ska
Party Time At Studio 1
Presenting Jamaica All Stars Vol 1
Rebel Music Vol 2
Reggae Classics - Serious Selections Vol 1
Reggae Classics Vol 1
Reggae In The Grass
Reggae Party
Repatriation
Respect To Studio 1
Return To Orange Street
Rocksteady Fever
Roots Rock Reggae Vol 2
Rough And Tough
Rougher Than Rough
Scratchy Sounds
Shades Of Hudson
Simply Reggae
Sir Coxsone & Duke Reid In Concert At Forresters Hall
Ska Authentic Vol 2
Sly & Robbie + The Taxi Gang v Purpleman & Friends
Solid Gold
Sound System Rockers
Sounds Of Young Jamaica
Star Artist
Straighten Up Vol 4
Strong Like Sampson
Studio 1 Showcase vol 3
Studio One Funk
Studio One Kings
Studio One Lovers
Studio One Ska
Studio One Story
The Best In The Business
The Best Of Studio One Collection
The Best Of Sunshot
The Bunny Striker Lee Story
The Heptones & Friends vol 1&2
The Hudson Affair
The Mighty Striker Shoots At Hits
The Music Got Mo 'Soul
The Music Got SoulThe Park Is Mine
The Sound Of Channel One : King Tubby Connection
The Trojan Story Vol 1&2
Third World Disco Vol 3
This Is Reggae Music
Tighten UpTighten Up Vol 5
Top 20 Hits
Touch Me In The Morning
Tougher Than Tough
Touting I Self
Trojan 'Tighten Up' Box Set
Trojan 12" Box Set
Trojan Bob Marley Covers Box Set
Trojan Eighties Box Set
Trojan Jamaican Hits Box Set
Trojan Jamaican Superstars Box Set
Trojan Legends Box Set
Trojan Lovers Box Set
Trojan Motor City Box Set
Trojan Rare Groove Box Set
Trojan Reggae Brothers Box Set
Trojan Reggae Country Box Set
Trojan Reggae Party
Trojan Rocksteady Box Set
Trojan Roots Box Set
Trojan Selecta Vol 1
Trojan Selecta Vol 5
Trojan Sixties Box Set
Trojan Suedehead Reggae Box Set
Trojan Tribute To Bob Marley Box Set
Truth And Rights Observer Style
U Brown Hit Sounds From Channel One
Unity Is Strength Vol 2
Uptown Top Ranking
Version Galore Vol 2
With A Flick Of My Musical Wrist
Your Jamaican Girl
As a musician

VOCALS:
Delroy Wilson - 22 Magnificent Hits [197X]
Delroy Wilson - Better Must Come [196X-7X]
Delroy Wilson - Better Must Come [1971
]Delroy Wilson - Captivity [1973]
Delroy Wilson - For I And I [1975]
Delroy Wilson - Greatest Hits [1973]
Delroy Wilson - Hit After Hit After Hit [1984]
Delroy Wilson - Last Thing On My Mind [1977]
Delroy Wilson - Living In The Footsteps [1980]
Delroy Wilson - Looking For Love [1986]
Delroy Wilson - Lovers' Rock [1978]
Delroy Wilson - Million Busters In Reggae [198X]
Delroy Wilson - Money [1977]
Delroy Wilson - Mr. Cool Operator [1977]
Delroy Wilson - Nice Times [1983]
Delroy Wilson - Original Twelve [196X-7X]
Delroy Wilson - Prophesy [1980]
Delroy Wilson - Reggae Classics [1984]
Delroy Wilson - Sarge [1976]
Delroy Wilson - Super Mix Hits [198X]
Delroy Wilson - The Dean Of Reggae [1985
]Delroy Wilson - True Believer In Love [197X]
Delroy Wilson - True Believer In Love [197X]
Delroy Wilson - Who Done It [1979]
Delroy Wilson - Worth Your Weight In Gold [1984]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE LATE SANDRA "PUMA" JONES

2010-10-05T10:27:00.000-07:00

Sandra "Puma" Jones was born in Columbia, South Carolina on October 5, 1953. She was a member of the Grammy Award-winning group, Black Uhuru. Puma, as she was affectionally known graduated from Columbia University with a Masters Degree, before becoming a social worker in New York City. She studied dance with the Chuck Davis troupe where she took particular interest in African dance.

Puma sang with Mama Africa and Ras Michael, and the Sons of Negus. She later joined Black Uhuru for the recording sessions of the 1979 album. Thereafter, Puma went on to sing on seven studio albums.

Upon the departure of Michael Rose in 1984, and with the new member Delroy "Junior" Reid, Puma was committed to, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

As the illness worsened she was forced to step down from the group and the album was completed with Olafunke as an uncredited backing vocalist. Puma Jones then returned to New York for treatment. After a long battle with breast cancer Puma died on 28 January 1990, aged 36. She was later buried near her family home in South Carolina.

Puma's work:

Backing Vocals-

Black Uhuru - Anthem [1983]
Ras Michael & Sons Of Negus - Movements [1978]
Ras Michael & Sons Of Negus - Revelation [1982]

Today, we all should take time out to remember our sister Sandra "Puma" Jones."

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO PATO BANTON

2010-10-05T10:25:00.000-07:00

Pato Banton: The Truth Revealed

A Pato Banton concert is an event not to be missed and an experience not to be forgotten.Positive Vibrations abound with a beat to keep you on your dancing feet, while Pato delivers a message that is food for the mind and soul. Many have considered his charismatic performance as live theatre where no show is alike and audience members become participants in the experience. Pato dialogues with the crowd on a range of topics including current day events and spiritual freedom while keeping the vibes upbeat and fun! The direction of the concert is totally based on the feedback Pato receives from the audience as there is no fixed set list. Many have said that the positivitygenerated from the stage has changed their lives forever. Sometimes Pato invites his fans to join him in a prayer circle after the show, where some have cried while sharing their stories of contemplated suicide, isolation after losing a loved one, struggles with substance abuse and how their personal connection with Pato has given them the strength to “Stay Positive” & “Never Give In.”The following Pato Banton story charts his rise from the most disadvantaged of circumstances in his youth, through a long and successful career as a world renowned reggae legend, back to his roots with a commitment to work for the benefit of young people in his community, and finally on a mission to spread the “Good News” & “Positive Vibrations” to the “Now Generation”.

In The Beginning

Patrick Murray was born in London in 1961, and moved to Birmingham when he was 8 years old. Pato’s stepfather (Lester Daley) was a DJ fresh from Jamaica and the house in which they lived became the weekend night spot for the local community. Pato was the lookout for these illegal parties, working on the door from the age of 9. In his early teens Pato started to gain his musical foundation on his stepfathers’ sound system called V-Rocket, from helping set up the equipment at first to later selecting the music and trying his skills on the microphone. Patrick would stay up all night entertaining the masses and was given the name Patoo by his stepfather. (The name derives from a wise night owl in Jamaica, that stays up all night, calling “patoo, patoo.”)

By the age of 16, Ranking Pato became well known around Birmingham and would get regular work from various leading sound systems across the city. Within a short space of time, Pato became the number 1 MC in Birmingham, winning the title seven years in a row. At the age of 19 while working for Sufferer Sound System, Pato was invited to join a local roots reggae band called Crucial Music. Within a year Pato became the band leader, mc, singer/songwriter and manager, taking the band on tours of the UK and Europe. Pato’s first recording was a double A sided single with Crucial Music entitled “All Night Raving & Sensimilla.” After five years, Pato’s notoriety as a British MC outgrew the popularity of the band, and he was forced to move on……..

The Early 1980’s

During the early part of his career, Pato participated in a talent show where he was proclaimed the winner by judges Ranking Roger and Dave Wakeling of The English Beat. This culminated in the single, “Pato & Roger A Go talk”, which appears on the Beat’s gold selling album, Special Beat Service. Shortly thereafter Pato performed the hit songs, “Hip-Hop Lyrical Robot” and “King Step” on UB40’s Baggariddim and Little Baggariddim albums, which also featured the chart topping, “I Got You Babe” with guest artiste Chrissie Hines.

Pato’s first audition at Fashion Records impressed the producers so much that they instantly changed his name to Pato Banton. (In DJ circles a “Banton” is a heavyweight lyricist, thus in England, Pato became “The Banton”) His second single, “Allo Tosh Got a Toshiba” (recorded for Don Christie on Jamdon Records) reached number 3 in the independent reggae charts and launched a string of successful projects with Fashion Records, Greensleeves & Island Records. During this time Pato teamed up with top London MC Tippa Irie and under the guidance & management of GT Haynes they traveled around the world and recorded songs like, “Double Trouble”, “Dance Pon De Spot” and “Dem No Know Bout Pressure”. The Mid 1980’s

Looking for an avenue to express his conscious lyrics, Pato approached Neil Frasier at Ariwa Records and recorded his first album, “Mad Professor Captures Pato Banton” which is still regarded as an all time reggae classic!

Hungry for the feel of performing live, Pato joined up with a band of Birmingham’s top local musicians called the Studio 2 Crew. After a year of rehearsals and shows around the UK and Europe, Pato went on to record his second album “Never Give In!” It was at this time that Roberto Angotti, (a popular Radio DJ and pioneer of British Reggae, who hosted a show called The Reggae Revolution on LA’s top alternative rock station KROQ) was invited to the UK by UB40 to document the making of their “Geoffrey Morgan” album.Roberto was directed to check out a local club and spotted the talented Banton “mashing down the house!” After reporting his experience back to the band, UB40 keyboardist Mickey Virtue, gave Roberto a copy of Pato’s hit single “The Boss” and a contact to Pato’s Manager, GT Haynes.

This led to Roberto inviting Pato to the USA to work with local musicians on the live circuit and to record a song with the San Diego based rock band, Private Domain. While at KROQ, Pato wrote and recorded his parts to the track entitled “Absolute Perfection” and the song became an instant radio hit and reached No.1 in the music charts of Peru.With his popularity growing rapidly, Pato renamed his band “The Reggae Revolution” and began touring extensively. The buzz about Pato Banton’s live shows sparked the interest of IRS Records. A contract was signed and “Never Give In!” was released in America and then globally. Such classic songs as “Don’t Sniff Coke” “Handsworth Riot” “Gwarn” and “Settle Satan” established this recording to what many consider to be a timeless reggae masterpiece.

Pato’s third album, “Visions of the World” was released in 1989 and reflected the experiences and inner growth of a rising star. After tours with Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers, Burning Spear, Third World, Yellowman, Black Uhuru, Dennis Brown and Steel Pulse, Pato secured his place and respect as one of the best live performers in the reggae industry. His fourth album “Wize Up (No Compromise)” demonstrated Pato’s awareness of social issues and his strengthening spirituality. This recording featured the talents of Peter Spence, Drummie Zeb of Aswad, and guest vocalist David Hinds of Steel Pulse. Following this album and associated worldwide tours, Pato’s fith album, “Live and Kicking All Over America”, was released in 1992. This album demonstrated the immense loyalty of Pato’s fans and his charisma as a live performer. Pato’s sixth album was “Universal Love”, an inspiring collection of original soul stirring classics. This CD also featured “Go Pato”, inspired by his then manager, Makeda Dread, (of the World beat Center in San Diego) who took note of the fans’ chanting at his shows. This song became an instant hit, especially in South America where it became the number 1 and most played song in most countries. Hit After Hit - UK and Worldwide Chart Success For the 1994 compilation album “Collections”, Pato reunited with Ali and Robin Campbell of UB40 to record a cover of Eddy Grants single “Baby Come Back”. The song became a worldwide hit, achieving top 5 rating in over twenty countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Japan and across Europe. Pato Banton became a household name in the UK, as this single stayed at number 1 for four weeks in the British charts. Pato’s success continued with “Bubbling Hot”, another duet with Ranking Roger (which was also a top twenty hit in the UK.) In 1996 Pato joined forces with international pop icon Sting, on a reggae remix of “This Cowboy Song.” This track earned a top ten place in the UK and South American charts. While performing together live on the UK’s Top of the Pops, Pato and Sting were joined by rock star/comedian Jimmy Nail in a show-stopping performance, which led to Sting flying Pato and the Reggae Revolution on his private jet to perform with him on a nationally televised media event in Spain, which showcased other mega stars like Madonna and George Michael. Pato’s ninth album, “Stay Positive”, was a blend of classic reggae sounds with messages of peace, love and spiritual unity. From this album came the hit single “Groovin” (with Steve Morrison of the Reggae Revolution) and another successful collaboration with Sting, to re-make the Police classic “Spirits in a Material World”, which was included on the soundtrack of the Jim Carey movie “Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls”. After six years of chart success and continuous touring, Pato decided to step away from the music business and continue on his path of Positivity. In the comfort of his own home studio, Pato acquired the help of long time friend and top producer Paul Horton to recorded his tenth album “Life is a Miracle”, which gained a Grammy Nomination and clearly defined the lyrical, musical, and spiritual growth of this outstanding artiste. Peter Gabriel’s organization, WOMAD, recognized Pato’s talents and invited him to headline a series of shows across the world. While on tour Pato was able to undertake music workshops for disadvantaged children in many cities and was actually allowed inside a maximum security prison in Sicily to lead a live music session with young offenders. This tour took Pato Banton & The Reggae Revolution to Europe, Australia, North & South America, Malaysia, Singapore & South Africa. But during this time Pato began to feel as though he had fulfilled his goals as an artist and felt guided to refocus his energies within his own community. Whilst touring America, Pato was informed that two of his sons had been shot in a drive by shooting. Although they both survived, this news confirmed in Pato’s mind that it was time to follow the call to scale down his career as a performer in order to put something back into his home town of Birmingham, England. 2000 – 2004 Working in the Community Within months Pato moved his Gwarn International Studios into a local community setting and created a small team of family and friends. Before the doors were even opened, the Principal of a local college invited Pato and all his staff members to set up an exciting new music department where they could offer courses in Sound Engineering, Vocal Tuition, Keyboard and Guitar lessons, DJ Mixing and Music Technology. Despite leaving school at an early age and with no qualifications, Pato took the opportunity while at Matthew Boulton College to advance his own education. He successfully completd a Level 1 & Level 2 course in Teacher Training and a course in Counseling Skills. During this same period Pato created a community network called Musical Connections, a program designed to put music equipment and computers into 16 youth centers (including centers for young offenders). He also trained many community tutors how to deliver basic courses in Music Technology to the young people that attended their centers. Next Pato set up a Community Classroom in the college so that young people who were talented or very interested in music, but had no formal qualifications had the opportunity to achieve a college education through music. With the support of Viv Taylor (the Head of Community Safety in Handsworth), Pato launched another community project called Muzik Links in 2001. The aim of this venture was to attract young people who were at risk, in care, or involved in crime and gang activities. This project gave hundreds of youths the opportunity to be involved in professional recordings, dance troupes and live performances. On many occasions Pato would volunteer his services as counselor, mentor or public speaker and by performing at local community events.By the end of 2002, Pato set up his own School of Musical Arts And Technology (SMAAT) and with his entire team relocated to the city center. Within weeks they were approached by South Birmingham College, who offered to employ the services of Pato and his co-workers. Pato agreed to a partnership and accepted the role of Assistant Director of Creative Studies. The success at the college combined with his role in community centers, high schools, a kindergarten and many prisons around the UK, led to Pato’s work becoming recognized across the region. In a partnership with the West Midlands Police Force called Project Ventara, it is noted that Pato’s involvement helped to reduce the number of gun related incidents across the city. Accordingly, Pato was nominated and awarded with the BBC’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication and commitment to positive change. In the same year Pato received the Black Music Award for Lifetime Achievement in recognition of his contribution to the British Music Industry and on the day the Birmingham Museum opened its doors to the Reggae Hall of Fame, Pato was formally honored alongside UB40 and Steel Pulse.

2005 A New Era A period of deep reflection and meditation left Pato feeling guided to continue his musical journey. In early 2005 Yahe Boda (a consecrated spiritual teacher and forerunner) invited Pato to do a short tour across America to “Gather the People in Praise.” This led to Pato phasing out his community commitments and with renewed energy to take on the challenge of recording the inspired double album entitled “The Words of Christ.” (a narrated album of Christ’s teachings taken from the Urantia Book) Poised to re-launch his career from the USA, Pato decided to reach out again to his close friend Roberto, and a partnership was formed. Although Pato had been away from the live concert circuit for many years, he had a place in the minds and hearts of the masses. Pato’s remarkable reputation as being a first rate showman was evidenced in the grand reception to his comeback and the rave reviews from the media and fans alike. After two short tours with Sol Horizon & DubCat, a twist of fate saw Pato join forces with the very popular, Mystic Roots Band (voted top Reggae Band by the Los Angeles Music Awards). After a successful tour starting in Hawaii and then across the mainland of the USA & Canada, Pato took the band into the studio and recorded the “Positive Vibrations” album. By 2009 and after many successful tours and projects, it was evident that it was time for Mystic Roots and Pato to go their separate ways. The band had become popular in many cities across the USA and it was time for them to spread their wings. During this crucial point of transition Pato was approached by Antoinette (Roots Dawtah) Hall, who persuaded Pato that it was time for him to have his own band who’s only agenda would be to support Pato’s mission to Spread The Good News across all 50 Sates Of America. Within 4 weeks the Now Generation Band was formed and the mission embarked upon.Now as an ordained minister Pato performs christenings, weddings, baptisms, prayer circles and hosts many spiritual gatherings, as he tours across America spreading the Good News! With plans for more tours, another album and future collaborations, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for such a truly inspirational artist.

BIO TAKEN FROM WWW.PATOBANTON.COM

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NEW YORK REGGAECHARTS 9.29.10

2010-10-01T14:07:00.000-07:00

THE NEW YORK TOP 30 REGGAE CHART 9/29/10
TW LW WOCTITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR

1 1 13 SWEET JAMAICA (2) TARRUS RILEY JOHN JOHN #1
2 2 13 Wine Yu A Wine Da'Ville Fashozy #2
3 3 13 Color Of Love Richie Stevie Penthouse #3
4 5 12 Thank You For Loving Me Stevie Face Penthouse #4
5 6 8 Our Heroes Ed Robinson E2 Recordings #5
6 10 9 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves #6
7 8 14 Hit The Road Jack Sweet Tea Checkmate #7
8 4 18 Free (2) Etana No Doubt #1
9 7 14 If You Don't Know Me By Now George Nooks Total #2
10 11 12 We Shall Find A Way Hezron Tad's #10
11 12 8 Comfort Zone Busy Signal Penthouse #11
12 9 16 Skip To Ma Lu Serani/Ding Dong Deseca/VP #3
13 15 6 Blessed Eljai/Capleton Jah Mix Entertainment #13
14 14 9 Gal A Mad Over Me Mavado Di Genius #14
15 20 5 I'm OK Beenie Man Seanizzle #15
16 19 6 My Life I-Octane DJ Frass #16
17 17 6 How We Do It Bounty Killer/Elephant Man CR203 #17
18 13 19 Feel Good All Over (3) Sanchez Penthouse #1
19 21 5 My Heart Wayne Marshall/Mavado Yard Vybz #19
20 23 4 For Your Eyes Only Shaggy/Alaine K-Licious #20
21 16 18 Bonifide Angel Maxi Priest No Doubt #2
22 26 2 Drinking Rum & Red Bull Future Fambo/Beenie Man Seanizzle #22
23 25 4 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #23
24 18 11 Cougar Nadine Sutherland SnoCone #14
25 27 2 Honey Daryl Strodes/Delroy Clarke State Of Heart Studios #25
26 30 2 Keeping It Real Beres Hammond Heavy Beat #26
27 22 14 Me Homeland Tarrus Riley Juke Boxx #8
28 - 1 Times Like These Queen Ifrica 2 Hard Music #28
29 - 1 Something's Gotta Give Assassin aka Agent Sassco 2 Hard Music #29
30 29 16 In My Cup Richie Loops Big Yard #8

NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://Eonair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.

The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)