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<img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2536/4094935528_d99acf9d43_o.jpg"><br /><br />It's November, which in the reggae world means a holiday rush of new music and...it means <a href="http://www.stingjamaica.com.jm/">Sting</a>, Jamaica's most anticipated yearly concert, is around the corner. But some have <a href="http://www.outaroad.com/2009/10/will_ninja_man_spend_sting_beh.html">wondered</a>, what's Sting without Ninja Man? Will there be a "surprise" dispensation for the king of Clash? Vybz, Bounty, Beanie and Movado will just have to wonder until that day...<br /><br />Happy to announce that premier reggae news site <a href="http://www.unitedreggae.com/">United Reggae</a> seems to be back online and in business. The website went away for a minute, but it's back with it's usual cool previews and interviews.<br /><br />Germany's <a href="http://www.echobeach.de/">Echo Beach Records</a> has a really nice Remix edition of the Ruts DC's classic album titled <a href="http://www.echobeach.de/eb_077_ruts-dc_rhythm_collision_reloaded.html">Rhythm Collision Reloaded</a>. Rob Smith (RSD), Dreadzone and more offer dub delights!<br /><br />A new reggae film is making the rounds. <span style="font-style:italic;"><a href="http://www.madeinjamaicamovie.com/">Made In Jamaica</a></span> looks great -- both cinematography and narrative direction. Check it out!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/oAmFcCBZap4&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oAmFcCBZap4&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Was on the air a week back doing <span style="font-weight:bold;">Saturday Nite Rockers</span> on <a href="http://www.kusf.org">KUSF</a>. It was Oct. 31, 11 p.m. to 2 a.m., also the end of daylight savings time in the US. So at 2 a.m. the clock rolled back to 1 a.m. giving the show and extra hour. Four hours of reggae!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Some highlights </span>(music featured in the player below):<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Lorenzo & Chezidek "Mr. Officer"</span> (<a href="http://www.irieites.net/artiste.php?artiste=16&nom=IRIE%20ITES%20Records">Irie Ites</a>) <br />A crucial re-lick and livication to the one like Mikey Dread, riding his famous "Roots & Culture" riddim. Great dub versions of this track too.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Monsoon – A Salaam Alikum </span>(<a href="http://soulofthelion.blogspot.com/2009/10/monsoon-delivers-roots-anthem-with-as.html">Soul of the Lion</a>) <br />Really nice roots singjay piece, reminiscent of Capleton or Natural Black. Bigging up the Motherland, Africa, and all peoples of the world.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Rula Brown & Lukie D </span>–<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHISmWOX6kM&feature=autoshare_twitter"> Move Me Baby</a> (<span style="font-weight:bold;">digital</span>) <br />Excellent Lovers Rock tune riding the Studio One / Marcia Griffiths riddim "Tell Me Now." <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Barbee</span> – <a href="http://www.jamaicapressrelease.com/2009/10/20/barbee-drops-video-for-%E2%80%98feels-so-good%E2%80%99/">Feels So Good </a><span style="font-weight:bold;">(Chi Ching Ching) </span><br />Jamaica's number-one pin-up girl can actually sing. This Dean Fraser-produced tune is quality. Sweet vocals on a modern one-drop beat. A new song that already has <a href="http://www.reggae-vibes.com/jamtop20/jamtop20.html">chart traction</a> in Yard.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Other highlights</span>:<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Rosey</span>'s Bost & Bim produced track "Love" (Quango), Blackice "Sensimillia" on the <span style="font-weight:bold;">Maestro riddim</span> (Weedy G), <span style="font-weight:bold;">I-Octane</span>'s "ballad of the year" tune "Lose A Friend" (which really is moving), and the excellent <span style="font-weight:bold;">Focus Riddim on Raw Moon</span>, represented in the playlist below by Tom Laing's "Heavy Load." Go deh!<br /><br /><div style="width:300px;"></div><object width="300" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://media.imeem.com/pl/0axx8e9Bcc/aus=false/"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://media.imeem.com/pl/0axx8e9Bcc/aus=false/" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="300" height="340" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><div style="background-color:#E6E6E6;padding:1px;"></div><div style="float:left;padding:4px 4px 0 0;"><a href="http://www.imeem.com/"><img src="http://www.imeem.com/embedsearch/E6E6E6/" border="0" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9765263-8856932315977337556?l=forwardever.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
» Giving Thanks for Ras Cue
<img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2751/4134606123_8a2a54eb64_o.jpg"><br />Bay Area DJ <a href="http://www.myspace.com/rascue">Ras Cue</a> is alive, and we're all thankful for that.<br /><br />Known as one of the Bay Area's favorite hip-hop reggae DJs, a member of the Urban Umpires DJs and hip-hop group Various Blends, Frank Ras Cue has made an indelible mark on Bay Area night life. Now he needs our support.<br /><br />He's currently hoping for a kidney transplant and has compounding medical and living expenses. A <a href="http://cantstopwontstop.com/blog/benefit-for-ras-cue-health-care-for-hip-hop/">benefit in June</a> helped his cause and spirits, but due to our current health insurance quagmire (pass the<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/11/07/health.care/"> Health Care Reform </a>bill people!) his living situation is again dire. A few weeks ago his status update simply read "Got Food?"<br /><br />In the public statement below, Ras Cue explains his current health situation, and his hope is palpable.<br /><br />Stay tuned for a big Ras Cue benefit event in January at Club Six in San Francisco, with an all star line-up presented by RedWineSocial and Umoja Soundsystem.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2588/4135366784_edd438327f_m.jpg"><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Ras Cue gives thanks:</span><br /><blockquote><br />I just briefly wanted to say thank you to you all. Your donations and contributions have been a major help and your thoughtfulness goes farther than words can explain. I'm overwhelmed by the love and care you have shown me and forever grateful. <br /> <br />In short, I am presently on dialysis (where my entire bloodstream is taken out of my body through a big needle, run through a dialysis machine that filters it, extracts the waste and cleans my blood removing toxins), essentially what our kidneys are supposed to do. For me, this process takes 3 1/2 hours, I have done three times a week in which I have to maintain low liquid intact (water weight) and a low potassium, low sodium and low phosphorous diet. <br /><br />December 15 will be my one year anniversary of being on dialysis and i'm bouncing back pretty good after treatments due to maintaining the low liquid intact and diet. <br /><br /> There is much more to the story i will not indulge into now but problems with my insurance and healthcare, the entire system and how it's disfuctional is something I will let be known. I actually almost died NYE '08 when nurses accidently overdosed me with hypertension medication after a rough dialysis session. I had passed out, went into cardiac arrest and was immediately taken to ICU the same night Mr. Oscar Grant died a few doors down. <br /><br />There is so much more to be told, and I am working with a writer to get this information out there so this will never happen to any of you or your loved ones. Simple things as having a good insurance (Medi-Cal is free if you qualify), yearly physical and bi-annual check-ups with your doctor, check your cholesterol level, checking your high blood pressure (buy a kit at a drug store and do at home), easy on the drinking and drugs, eat right, exercise and get plenty of rest and prevent anything like this from happening. I had the pleasure of my parents passing along their family hypertension and heart disease along with many late deejay nights, late night unhealthy meals, a little drinking and drug usage to put me in this dialysis chair i sit in right now. I would not wish what i go through on a weekly basis on anyone but i am happy to be alive and feel blessed. <br /><br />There was a time where I had to think about not being here anymore, my family, my daughter...thinking if this is my time, I can't complain...I've been blessed to see the world and know some of the greatest people in it. I've taken the attitude that this is much bigger than me, there are people having it way more harder than me and if this is God telling me to bring awareness to this disease and the organ donor awareness than this is what i will do. <br /> <br />I thank you again, i love you all and thanks to you, you've made my fight easier to bear and inspired me to keep pushing. If there is anything you need from me, all I have and know is available to you. I'm still deejaying, making music and trying to make a difference in the world. <br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving!<br /><br />God bless, Frankie a.k.a. Ras Cue </blockquote><br /> <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">PayPal donations</span> for Ras Cue's medical expenses to: rastacuetip AT gmail DOT com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9765263-8201316038798224971?l=forwardever.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
» Squingy From Bass Odyssey Passes
<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/forwardever/4137958948/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2566/4137958948_5b06e3c2dd_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/forwardever/4137958948/">squingy</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/forwardever/">ForwardEver</a></span></div>Top soundclash selector and emcee <b>Squingy</b> from Bass Odyssey has passed away. <br /><br/><br /><a href="http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/20091125/ent/ent1.html">FULL STORY</a><br /><br /><b>DJ Tomas di Tcha from Umoja Sound had these thoughts:</b><br />"Squingy never gave up no matter how sticky the clash got. He rep'd "country" proudly and made town tek country serious. He was a showman who always seemed in it for the crowd as much as the trophy. A him cork di dance like no other and every tru soundman know that! Heartfelt condolence to his family and crew. We have lost a great one."<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9765263-5284636909085645566?l=forwardever.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
» Umoja Hi-Fi In Session Sun Dec 27!
<img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2765/4166540917_10cd91cbb4.jpg"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">SUNDAY DEC 27 2009 IN LA!</span></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-size:85%;">A Night Called...<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">"Five The Hard Way!"</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />The Umoja Hi-Fi Posse Rides Again!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >On Sunday December 27, 2009</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />Umoja Hi-Fi Soundsystem (a.k.a. The Unity Sound)</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />will play a special session in Los Angeles!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >DJs on the night include:</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><br />Daz (UK/LA</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">)</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><br />Tomas (SF)</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><br />Jun (LA)</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><br />Culture D (LA)</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><br />Cokni O' Dire (UK/NY/Dallas)</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >5 Outlaw Selectas Spinning </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />Reggae – Dancehall – Hip-Hop – Funk</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />Dubstep – House – D&B – Classics</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Celebrate Kwanzaa with Umoja Hi-Fi’s</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />biggest session of 2009!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Featuring live jazz by:</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><br />The Umoja Quintet </span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://grandstarjazzclub.com/">Grand Star </a><span style="font-family:arial;">943 N. Broadway Downtown LA</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />10 p.m. – 2 a.m. / 21 w/ID / $5 before 10:30 p.m.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9765263-446570138014180551?l=forwardever.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
» Brass With Attitude
<img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2733/4175509003_34c7865fbf_o.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hypnotic Brass Ensemble are a family, literally. Born in Chicago, these 8 brothers are all sons of their father Phil Cohran, who was a songwriter and trumpeter for Sun Ra. </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br />With a heavy upbringing in the jazz tradition, the brothers also started listening to hip hop acts such as NWA, Public Enemy, Ice Cube and Eazy-E, bringing their music straight to the streets of Chicago, eventually moving to New York City where they played with the likes of Mos Def and Erykah Badu.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br />In May 2009, Blur and Gorillaz's frontman Damon Alburn released Hypnotic Brass Ensemble's first official full length studio album on his Honest Jons label to much critical success and grassroots buzz, garnering massive amounts of hits on their YouTube videos, as well as boasting coverage and features from the likes of the NY Times, New Yorker, Village Voice, Fader and others.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br />This video also features cameos from Madlib and Aloe Blacc, who were also present during the recent performance in Los Angeles.</span></span><br /><br /><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,0,0" width="480" height="355.55555555556"><param name="movie" value="http://music.vtechphones.com/wp-content/plugins/foxyvideo/player/foxyvideo-0.5.swf"><param name="quality" value="high"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="FlashVars" value="autoplay=false&width=480&height=355.55555555556&embed_width=480&embed_height=355.55555555556&base_url=http://music.vtechphones.com/wp-content/video/&base_file=hypnotic_at_echoplex_v4-1&video_title=Hypnotic Brass Ensemble by Mochilla&video_url=http://music.vtechphones.com/watch/2954&site_title=The Sounds of VTech&site_url=http://music.vtechphones.com&bgcolor=0&object_url=http://music.vtechphones.com/wp-content/plugins/foxyvideo/embed.php?id=2954&font_size=10&font_family=Arial&flash_url=http://music.vtechphones.com/wp-content/plugins/foxyvideo/player/foxyvideo-0.5.swf"><param name="bgcolor" value="0"><embed src="http://music.vtechphones.com/wp-content/plugins/foxyvideo/player/foxyvideo-0.5.swf" flashvars="autoplay=false&width=480&height=355.55555555556&embed_width=480&embed_height=355.55555555556&base_url=http://music.vtechphones.com/wp-content/video/&base_file=hypnotic_at_echoplex_v4-1&video_title=Hypnotic Brass Ensemble by Mochilla&video_url=http://music.vtechphones.com/watch/2954&site_title=The Sounds of VTech&site_url=http://music.vtechphones.com&bgcolor=0&object_url=http://music.vtechphones.com/wp-content/plugins/foxyvideo/embed.php?id=2954&font_size=10&font_family=Arial&flash_url=http://music.vtechphones.com/wp-content/plugins/foxyvideo/player/foxyvideo-0.5.swf" quality="high" bgcolor="0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" wmode="transparent" width="480" height="355.55555555556"></embed></object><p id="video_twoninefivefour_info" class="foxyvideoinfo" style="margin-top: 0pt; width: 480px;font-family:Arial;font-size:10px;"><span style="margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://music.vtechphones.com/watch/2954">FULL SCREEN</a><br /></span><span style="float: left; margin-top: 6px;"><a href="http://music.vtechphones.com/">The Sounds of VTech</a> / <a href="http://music.vtechphones.com/watch/2954">Hypnotic Brass Ensemble by Mochilla </a></span><a href="http://www.vtechphones.com/?utm_source=Music%2BBlog%20Video&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=Music%2BBlog%20Video&utm_campaign=Blogvideo-vtechlogolink"><img src="http://music.vtechphones.com/wp-content/plugins/foxyvideo/player/vtechlogo-sm.png" style="border: 0pt none ; float: left;" /></a> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9765263-992706754257915307?l=forwardever.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
» Nneka & J. Period Previews
<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/forwardever/4176256828/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2723/4176256828_648b718ab1_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/forwardever/4176256828/">NnekaChair.2</a></div>Check out <b>The Madness (Onye-Ala)</b> mixtape on December 15, 2009 at <a href="http://www.jperiod.com/nneka">J Period's site</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jperiod.com/upload/nneka/jperiod-nneka-walking-dirty.zip">Download</a> <b>"Walking (J.Period Remix)" ft. Jay Electronica</b><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.jperiod.com/upload/nneka/jperiod-nneka-changes-final320.zip">Download</a> <b>"Changes (J.Period Remix)" ft. M-1 & General Steele</b><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9765263-6391546499549579618?l=forwardever.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
» What A Plot?
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2604/4197506407_b0b9c0f4e0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2604/4197506407_b0b9c0f4e0.jpg" /></a><br /> </div><br /> <br /> <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">"What a plot dem a plot 'gainst I and I..." <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEhrIEWKdHc">sang</a> Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers in 1983.<br /> </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /> </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Some in the reggae community might feel that the above lyric describes the predicament that Grammy-nominated artist Buju Banton finds himself in. The veteran dancehall and reggae star stands <a href="http://www.miamiherald.com/news/florida/AP/story/1380006.html">accused</a> of "conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute" 5 kilos of cocaine.<br /> </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /> </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It's important to emphasize the wording of his charges, because it illuminates the level of detail US federal drug officials are going to in this case -- to allege conspiracy seems to imply guilt by association, whether or not Buju was responsible or knowledgeable of a crime. <br /> <br /> There are rumors of a video showing Buju cutting open a kilo of cocaine and tasting it to verify the substance. He's <a href="http://newsone.com/entertainment/reggaes-buju-banton-denies-cocaine-charges/">refuted</a> the charges through his lawyers and publicist, but will still face trial in Tampa, Florida. <br /> </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /> </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">And that's where this case gets sticky. After all, Buju has spent literally months in the headlines of major US publications as his<i> Rasta Got Soul</i> tour was <a href="http://laist.com/2009/10/15/buju_banton_concert_to_draw_large_g.php">protested</a> and picketed by gay rights organizations.The same organizations have also launched a <a href="http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/gay-rights-group-protests-bantons-grammy-nod_1125049">campaign</a> against his Grammy nomination.<br /> </div><br /> When the news of his arrest broke, the overwhelming sentiment, as expressed in comments on <a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2009/12/buju-banton-arrested-drugs-anti-gay-lyrics.html">news sites </a>in LA, Miami and elsewhere spoke of disbelief and conspiracy. Here are some examples:<br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;">• "<span id="comment-6a00d8341c630a53ef0120a74c4775970b-content">is this an arrest on a drug charge or is he being charged for being anti gay because all the info i read is about him being anti gay"</span></span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span id="comment-6a00d8341c630a53ef0120a74c4775970b-content"> </span></span> <br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span id="comment-6a00d8341c630a53ef0120a74d4917970b-content">• "This does not make any sense..Buju does not need to buy or sell coke..THIS WAS A SET UP..."</span></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span id="comment-6a00d8341c630a53ef0120a74d8486970b-content">• Im pretty sure Buju is being framed here. If the gays had done their homework, they would know A. Buju has not performed an anti-gay song in a decade and B. Rastafarians don't traffic cocaine, they traffic marijuana. Sadly gays control the instruments of power in our society and they're taking over the globe. They cannot be stopped. See you in 20 years Buju.</span></span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span id="comment-6a00d8341c630a53ef0120a74d8486970b-content"><br /> </span><span id="comment-6a00d8341c630a53ef0120a74d8486970b-content"></span></span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span id="comment-6a00d8341c630a53ef0120a74d8486970b-content"><span style="font-size: small;">Many posters' sentiments imply that Buju's arrest is part of a gay-led conspiracy to silence his music's hateful rhetoric. Queerty blog recently <a href="http://www.queerty.com/naturally-buju-bantons-coke-arrest-was-a-set-up-by-you-hateful-gays-20091215/">addressed</a> and refuted these tacitly homophobic implications. </span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span id="comment-6a00d8341c630a53ef0120a74d8486970b-content"><span style="font-size: small;">There's not space here to rehash the "Buju versus gay activists" saga; needless to say both sides have stridently stuck to their opinions, even when their information is inaccurate (like activists basing their protests around a 15-year old song that Buju no longer performs) or ignorant (Buju's homophobic views based on literal Biblical interpretation). </span></span></span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span id="comment-6a00d8341c630a53ef0120a74d8486970b-content"><br /> </span><span id="comment-6a00d8341c630a53ef0120a74d8486970b-content"></span></span><br /> However for more context from a Jamaican intellectual perspective, read Jamaican historian Professor Carolyn Cooper's succinct <a href="http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20091101/cleisure/cleisure3.html">commentary.<br /> </a><br /> <br /> At the least, Buju's character has been permanently damaged in the US, and American fans shouldn't expect him to perform any time soon if ever. Should the charges be true, he faces 15-20 years minimum in US federal prison. Whether it was a set up by US drug agents, bad-minded associates of the singer, or laughably poor judgment on the part of the entertainer we won't know until the facts come out. And when they do, there will sure to be those who still think "dem a plot" against Rasta...<br /> <br /> UPDATE: Buju's label representative <a href="http://www.jamrockmagazine.com/jamrock09/read.php?ID=164&type=jammusic">responds</a>. <br /> <br /> <br /> <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/772bHoG5dfI&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/772bHoG5dfI&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9765263-1880366023028355277?l=forwardever.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
» Alborosie Escapes In Feb 2010
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4209606734_5b8293cf5a_m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4209606734_5b8293cf5a_m.jpg" /></a><br /> </div><br /> <br /> Sicilian-Jamaican singer <a href="http://www.myspace.com/alborosie">Alborosie</a>'s new album<i> Escape From Babylon To The Kingdom of Zion</i> will drop on Greensleeves February 16, 2010.<br /> <br /> 'Albo has made waves with songs like "Kingston Town" and "Precious" (featuring Etana).<br /> <br /> For an Italian, has cleverly absorbed a sincere patois vocal inflection and mastered an authentic Jamaican music production aesthetic. His gravely vocal style works well in the one-drop format and his songs have featured a host of complimentary guests like Steel Pulse's David Hinds, Gramps Morgan (Morgan Heritage) and Rankin Joe.<br /> <br /> This video aptly sums up the singer's impact and potential. Reggae gone worl'wide!<br /> <br /> <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/w-oMUr35K0A&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/w-oMUr35K0A&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9765263-3634419852782341014?l=forwardever.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
» Saturday Nite Rockers Jan 2 Playlist and Audio
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2541/4241891783_86aae8ae87_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2541/4241891783_86aae8ae87_o.jpg" width="200" /></a><br /> </div><br /> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Saturday Nite Rockers on KUSF 90.3 FM</span></b><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /> </span><br /> <div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">Playlist and Audio </span><br /> </div><div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">Jan. 2, 2010</span><br /> </div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> </span><br /> <br /> <br /> <b>ARTIST TRACK LABEL RIDDIM<o:p></o:p></b> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Etana – August Town (VP)</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Rockers Roots – Blessed By Music (LaFamille)</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Baijie – Spliff Long (Truckback)</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Alborosie – Steppin Out feat. David Hinds (Greensleeves)<o:p></o:p></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Jah Thomas – Shoulder Move (Midnite Rock) <span style="color: red;">Shoulder Move Riddim</span><o:p></o:p></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Buju Banton – Hard Times (Lenky promo) <span style="color: red;">Shoulder Move Riddim</span><o:p></o:p></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Buju Banton – Not Going Crazy (Lenky promo) <span style="color: red;">Shoulder Move Riddim</span><o:p></o:p></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Tony Curtis/Mitch/Ghost – Love Songs (Lenky promo) <span style="color: red;">Shoulder Move Riddim</span><o:p></o:p></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Chrisinti – Same Hands (Lustre Kings) <span style="color: red;">Proverbs Riddim</span><o:p></o:p></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Chezidek – Right Time (Lustre Kings) <span style="color: red;">Proverbs Riddim</span><o:p></o:p></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Al Pancho – Anything You Want (Lustre Kings) <span style="color: red;">Proverbs Riddim</span><o:p></o:p></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Queen Ifrika – Don’t Sign (VP) <span style="color: red;">Movie Star Riddim</span><o:p></o:p></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Soul Vendors – Swing Easy (Studio One) <span style="color: red;">Swing Easy Riddim</span><o:p></o:p></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Rob Symeonn – King of the Chalice (Redbud) <span style="color: red;">Chalice/Swing Easy Riddim</span><o:p></o:p></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Shanti Reblah – Sensi (Redbud) <span style="color: red;">Chalice/Swing Easy Riddim</span><o:p></o:p></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Nando Fresh – High Grade (Redbud) <span style="color: red;">Chalice/Swing Easy Riddim</span><o:p></o:p></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Screechy dan – Spliff (Redbud) <span style="color: red;">Chalice/Swing Easy Riddim</span><o:p></o:p></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Tony Rebel – Know Jah (Penthouse) <span style="color: red;">Swing Easy Riddim</span><o:p></o:p></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Johnny Osbourne – Can’t Buy Love (Studio One) <span style="color: red;">Swing Easy Riddim</span><o:p></o:p></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Anthony B – Free Up The General (Truckback)<o:p></o:p></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Spragga Benz, Stephen Marley, Jah Cure, </span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Sizzla & Queen Ifrika – More Life (Salaam Remi promo)<o:p></o:p></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">G-Whizz – Won’t Stop (DiGenius/Big Ship)<o:p></o:p></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Stephen “Di Genius” McGregor – Can’t Friend Again (DiGenius/Big Ship)<o:p></o:p></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Vybz Kartel – Nah Let Go (Adidjahiem/ Notnice)<o:p></o:p></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Vybz Kartel – GoGo Club (Adidjahiem/Russian) <span style="color: red;">GoGo Club Riddim</span> </span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Blak Ryno – Bike Back (Adidjahiem/Russian) <span style="color: red;">GoGo Club </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: red;"> Riddim</span></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Gaza Kim/Lisa Hype – Bill (Adidjahiem/Russian)<span style="color: red;"> GoGo Club </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: red;"> Riddim</span></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Movado – Starlight (DiGenius)</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Mr. Evil – In Deh (Keep Left)</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Movado – Mocking Bird (Fire Links/VP) <span style="color: red;">Street Team Riddim</span></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Vybz Kartel – Sumpin’ Ago Happen (Fire Links/VP)<span style="color: red;"> Street Team Riddim</span></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Esco – Go Hard (Fire Links/VP)<span style="color: red;"> Street Team Riddim</span></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Brick & Lace – Love Is Wicked (VP)</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Serani, Ding Dong, Razz & Biggy – Skip To My Lu (Deseca)</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Cecile – Anything (Don Corleon) <span style="color: red;">Feminine Riddim</span></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Tifa – Why (Don Corleon) <span style="color: red;">Feminine Riddim</span></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Denyque – Pieces (Don Corleon) <span style="color: red;">Feminine Riddim</span></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Raw Deal – Wasting No Time (Juke Boxx) <span style="color: red;">Silver Plate Riddim</span></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Peetah Morgan – Saying Good Bye (Juke Boxx)<span style="color: red;"> Silver Plate Riddim</span></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lutan Fyah – You Got Me (Juke Boxx) <span style="color: red;">Silver Plate Riddim</span></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">L.U.S.T. – Just As I Am (VP)</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Delton Screechy – Jah Is My Light (Moa Ambessa)</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Don Carlos – Never Run Away + Dub (Wambisi)</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Linval Thompson – Dub Inna Greenwich Town (Gorgon)</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Gregory Isaacs – Universal Tribulation (Trojan)</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Mystic Eyes – One Jah Love (Anthony Johnson Records)</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Audio:</b> Show opening through Johnny Osbourne, then Cecile through Delton Screechy.</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://files.me.com/tomaspalermo/gz6rvp.mp3"><span style="font-size: small;">FNS Program Download</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span><br /> </div><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9765263-6825905947730807841?l=forwardever.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
» Etana "August Town" Video
ForwardEver is definitely feeling the new Etana video! Crucial!<br /> <br /> <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nortMn7lpho&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nortMn7lpho&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9765263-3382308443143168302?l=forwardever.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
» Sound Clash Greatness
<b>Guinness <span style="color: red;">Sounds of Greatness </span>Clash Semi Final Round 2</b>:<br /> <b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Bass Odyssey Vs. Bredda Hype</span></span></b><br /> <b>Finals take place January 9!</b><br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Thanks to</span> <a href="http://soundclash.wordpress.com/">Soundclash</a> for the tip!<br /> <br /> <a href="http://vimeo.com/8456824"><span style="font-size: small;">direct link</span></a><br /> <br /> <object height="300" width="400"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8456824&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8456824&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><br /> <a href="http://vimeo.com/8456824">Guinness Sounds Greatness Semi Final 2</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2325704">ONSTAGE</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9765263-4344412538057690939?l=forwardever.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
» Class versus Culture: Dancehall Discussed
Excellent PBS World Documentary short that tackles the class and dancehall conflict in Jamaica.<br /> <br /> <object height="340" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/HyyCHX7rN2A&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/HyyCHX7rN2A&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9765263-4392255255353321881?l=forwardever.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
» Fenda Tours Cali
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4266528821_4b885d48c5_m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4266528821_4b885d48c5_m.jpg" width="199" /></a><br /> </div><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.chuckfendaonline.com/bio.htm">Chuck Fenda</a> a.k.a. The Living Fire is touring the US in support of his recent 2009 release <a href="http://www.dancehall.mobi/2009/10/26/chuck-fenda-fulfillment-album/"><i>Fulfillment</i></a>. Among the excellent songs on this his third full-length project is a duet with DJ Sammy Dread. "Bay Boy" features Sammy singing his '80s hit on the M-16 riddim.<br /> <br /> <b>Catch Fenda on tour with full band at the following California stops:</b><br /> <br /> <b style="color: red;">Thursday Jan 21 Santa Cruz</b> at <a href="http://www.moesalley.com/">Moe's Alley </a> <br /> <b><span style="color: red;">Friday Jan 22 Sacramento</span> </b> at <a href="http://www.bluelamp.com/">The Blue Lamp</a><br /> <b style="color: red;">Saturday Jan 23 San Francisco</b> at <a href="http://www.rock-it-room.com/">The Rockit Room</a><br /> <b style="color: red;">Sunday Jan 24 Oakland</b><span style="color: red;"> </span> at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/karibbeancity">Karibbean City</a><br /> <b><span style="color: red;">Monday Jan 25 </span> <span style="color: red;">Sebastapol</span></b> at <a href="http://www.hopmonk.com/">Hop Monk</a><br /> <br /> <object height="340" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Kwo_CnvcpPA&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Kwo_CnvcpPA&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9765263-9060591019757513006?l=forwardever.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
» Jah Bless Yabby You
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4272910476_0214782f54_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4272910476_0214782f54_o.jpg" /></a><br /> </div><br /> <br /> Reggae music has lost another great singer and producer, Vivian Jackson, a.k.a. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yabby_You">Yabby You</a>.<br /> <br /> Writer Randall Grass revealed in his recent book <a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=PeU3AkXs7fQC&pg=PA87&lpg=PA87&dq=Randall+Grass+Great+Spirits&source=bl&ots=SHmc_jVFA1&sig=L-l53-pjqtqlo2254tIraRqiW4g&hl=en&ei=NlNOS47SA4zqsQOE_5HOBw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CAkQ6AEwAA"><i>Great Spirits</i></a> (University of Mississippi Press) that Jackson had been suffering from severe rheumatoid arthritis for most of his adult life. Yet during the 1970s and early '80s he made an immeasurable impact on reggae music, pioneering the deep roots sound, which emphasizes a spiritual message and overcoming oppressors.<br /> <br /> Jackson produced talents such as Michael Prophet, Trinity, Big Youth, Wayne Wade and his own group The Prophets. Many experienced reggae fans and collectors are still discovering his works, including Blood & Fire's 2CD compendium <a href="http://www.bloodandfire.co.uk/album_detail.php?id=bafcd021">Jesus Dread</a> (recommended!).<br /> <br /> Although obscured by a time period that gave us so many greats -- Dennis Brown, Bob Marley, Gregory Isaacs, Culture, The Gladiators etc. -- Yabby You should be counted among them for his enduring contribution to reggae and for his unwaiveringly heartfelt messages.<br /> <br /> Jackson died on January 12, 2009 at his home in rural Clarendon, Jamaica. <br /> <br /> Discography at <a href="http://www.roots-archives.com/artist/75">Roots Archives</a>.<br /> <br /> Listen to "<a href="http://popup.lala.com/popup/648799847139686061">Judgment Time</a>."<br /> <br /> Read Randall Grass's <a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=GaK444d1NzgC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Randall+Grass+Great+Spirits&source=gbs_book_other_versions_r&cad=2#v=onepage&q=&f=false">profile</a>.<br /> <br /> <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/J1blo_I18sE&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/J1blo_I18sE&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9765263-4629847214195454102?l=forwardever.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
» New Don Carlos & Million Stylez
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2750/4275324427_fe89476bbf_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="163" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2750/4275324427_fe89476bbf_o.jpg" width="200" /></a><br /> </div><br /> <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" height="28" id="divplaylist" width="335"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=10179813-e45" /><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=10179813-e45" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><br /> <br /> Don Carlos and Million Stylez "World Crisis"<br /> Check it <a href="http://www.divshare.com/download/10179813-e45">now</a>!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9765263-5504236433393078509?l=forwardever.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
» More on Yabby You – and Concerts
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/4285949304_c64c546815_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="181" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/4285949304_c64c546815_o.jpg" width="200" /></a><br /> </div>It's been nice to read the heartfelt media response to Yabby You's (b. Vivian Jackson) passing.<br /> <br /> I've seen Twitter posts from fans, <a href="http://www.bloodandfire.co.uk/db/index.php">Blood & Fire board</a> postings, Gmail status updates heralding him and a number of well-composed articles. Although the flurry of attention does beg the question of why YY wasn't better appreciated while he was alive, particularly in Jamaica, it's still good to see his works and status elevated now.<br /> <br /> In his usual insightful manner, <i>Jamaica Observer</i>'s <a href="http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/YABBY--U-17-10">Basil Walter's article</a> illuminates Yabby's career and struggles with his illness.<br /> <br /> Likewise,<i> Variety</i>'s Christopher Morris <a href="http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118013910.html?categoryid=16&cs=1">offers interesting details</a> about Yabby's life and recordings, making mention of his highly regarded dub recordings with King Tubby, and collaborations with Tappa Zukie, Big Youth and others.<br /> <br /> Both articles mention Yabby's own less-appreciated and under-recorded vocal group <a href="http://www.reggae-vibes.com/rev_sin/jahwillb.htm">The Prophets </a>(featuring Alrick Forbes, Bobby Melody and the Ralph brothers). Their song "Pick The Beam" (included on Blood & Fire's reissue of<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Deliver-Me-Enemies-Yabby-You/dp/B000ICLGOE"> <i>Deliver Me From My Enemies</i></a>) typifies Yabby's spirituality, reworking a line from the Sermon on the Mount about judging others: "I've got to pick the beam, out of my eye, so I can see clearly..." sings Yabby. The more you listen to songs like this or "Zion Gate" the more you can appreciate the lasting impact Yabby You has made on reggae as a whole.<br /> <br /> In keeping with Yabby You's cultural reggae traditions, here's a partial listing of concerts and artists representing a positive message:<br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span><br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><u style="color: red;">Thurs Jan 21:</u> </b></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b style="color: black;">Army</b> at <a href="http://www.ashkenaz.com/">Ashkanaz<o:p></o:p></a></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b style="color: black;">Chuck Fenda</b> at <a href="http://www.moesalley.com/">Moes Alley</a> in Santa Cruz<u style="color: red;"><b> </b></u></span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><u style="color: red;"><b>Sat Jan 23: </b></u></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Chuck Fenda</b> at <a href="http://www.rock-it-room.com/">RockIt Room</a><b> <o:p></o:p><u> </u></b></span><br /> <div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><u>Sun Jan 24:</u> </b></span><br /> </div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Chuck Fenda</b> at<b> </b></span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.shattuckdownlow.com/">Shattuck Downlow</a>.<b><u> </u></b></span><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: x-small;"><b><u>Fri Feb 5:</u> </b></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black;"> </span> </span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Don Carlos</b> at Moe’s Alley<u><b> </b></u></span><br /> <div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><u><b>Thurs Feb 18 :</b> </u></span><br /> </div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Michael Rose and Twinkle Brothers</b> <a href="http://www.vetshall.org/">Santa Cruz Veterans Hall</a><u><b> </b></u></span><br /> <div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><u><b>Fri Feb 19:</b></u></span><br /> </div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Michael Rose</b> at Shattuck Down Low <o:p></o:p></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Mighty Diamonds</b> at Moe’s Alley<b><u> </u></b></span><br /> </div><div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><u>Tues February 23:</u> </b></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><br /> </div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: red; font-size: x-small;"><b style="color: black;">Groundation</b><span style="color: black;"> at </span><a href="http://www.theindependentsf.com/" style="color: black;">The Independent</a><u style="color: black;"><b> </b></u></span><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: x-small;"><u><b>Sat April 17: </b></u></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Collie Buddz </b>at The Independent</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>For more visit</b>: <a href="http://www.ireggae.com/cgi-bin/calendar/calendar.pl">IReggae </a></span><br /> </span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><b></b></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><b></b></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span><br /> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9765263-2504756887888468900?l=forwardever.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
» Increase The Peace
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4286393816_9465a66559_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4286393816_9465a66559_o.jpg" /></a><br /> </div><br /> <br /> Celebrating King Day with this classic from Philly's <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Times_Dope">Three Times Dope</a> sampling Martin and Malcolm.<br /> <br /> <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" height="28" id="divplaylist" width="335"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=10212547-1bb" /><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=10212547-1bb" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><br /> <br /> Check it out and <a href="https://download.yousendit.com/TzY0c2ZBYTJtUUZMWEE9PQ">Increase The Peace</a>!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9765263-7132050435000730149?l=forwardever.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
» Classic Ragga Hip-Hop Mix
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4292656174_296d0d6844_m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4292656174_296d0d6844_m.jpg" /></a><br /> </div><br /> <br /> <div style="color: red;"><b>Ragga '92 Style: </b><br /> </div><div style="color: red;"><b>A Classic dancehall and Hip-Hop Radio Mix</b><br /> </div><br /> Listen or download <a href="http://djtomas.podomatic.com/">here</a>.<br /> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">In 1992 I was a few years into hosting<b> Reggae Music Forward,</b> a weekly reggae radio show on <a href="http://www.kxlu.com/">KXLU</a> Los Angeles. The program focused on new dancehall and modern roots music, with some foundation and old cuts in thrown in as well. But 1992 was also a turning point for reggae in general; it was a peak moment of the newly ascendant dancehall era and major American labels had been on a dancehall and reggae artist signing binge for a few years. <b>Tiger</b>, <b>Mad Cobra</b>, <b>Supercat</b>, <b>Shabba Ranks</b> and others all cut major label deals and their music began being remixed and merged with other urban genres. </span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Hence, a good portion of this broadcast features reggae-hip-hop remixes that were popular at the time. These tracks are mixed back to back, using the station’s rudimentary belt-drive Techniques turntables. The blends are not all perfect, but live mixing was an innovation back then, especially on college radio. </span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The set was recorded to cassette and I have edited out the breaks and back announcing. I believe this set is a good representation of not only the prominent styles of the time, but also reggae's strong ties with hip-hop and vice-versa. It’s amazing to think that “Murder She Wrote” – which is possibly the world’s most recognizable dancehall anthem -- had only just come out. Bogle-dance rhythms like Shabba’s “Ting A Ling” were dominant. </span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">At the same time, roots singers like Cocoa Tea and Garnet Silk were starting to revive the dormant melodic reggae scene. All in all, this is a snapshot of ragga 92-style, blasting from the Los Angeles nighttime airwaves. I hope you enjoy this radio selections, and I plan to bring a few more from this era forward this year. [DJ Tomas, January 2010]</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Ragga 92 Style – A Radio Mix Track Listing</span></b><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Reggie Stepper – Soldierman</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Buju Banton – Bring Yu Body Come</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Cutty Ranks – Open Up</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Apache Scratchy – Girls Look Good</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Jamalski – Lets Do It In The Dancehall</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Fu Schnickens – The Generals</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Nubian Crackers – Two For The Time</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Whorl’ A Girls – X-Amount</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Rhythmmasters – The Rush</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Ragga Twins + Navigator – Lock Up</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Nicodemus – Ride In A Town</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Chaka Demus & Pliers – Murder She Wrote</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Skullman – <i>Je</i> t'aime</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Delly Fresh – Ungrateful Lover</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Cutty Ranks – A Who Say Mi Done</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Chaka Demus & Pliers – The Boom</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Shabba Ranks – Ting A Ling</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Terror Fabulous – Satisfaction</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Wayne Wonder – Heal The World</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sugar Black – Mama Africa</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Cocoa Tea – Forward To Africa</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Jack Radics – I’ll Be Sweeter</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Freddie McGregor –Artebella</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Wailing Souls – Shark Attack</span><br /> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9765263-681933676965543194?l=forwardever.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
» Capleton For Haiti
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4294314732_46c35835d2_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4294314732_46c35835d2_o.jpg" width="188" /></a><br /> </div>New <a href="https://download.yousendit.com/TzY0eUNEQ0NwcFYzZUE9PQ">Capleton track</a> for Haiti.<br /> <br /> A fiery mid-tempo dancehall track produced by <a href="http://www.biggaton.com/">Biggaton</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9765263-3045342137947604406?l=forwardever.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
» New Afrobeat From Souljazz
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4307414742_9b0aec0cf3_m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4307414742_9b0aec0cf3_m.jpg" /></a><br /> </div>Canada's Souljazz Orchestra offer an authentic take on Afrobeat and rare-groove funk music.<br /> <br /> Their album <i>Rising Sun</i> is out February 16 on Strut Records and is bursting with excellent musicianship and a sincere, restless groove. Their in-the-pocket playing rivals Antibalas or The Dap Kings; expect touring to follow this spring.<br /> <br /> <br /> Check out their track "<a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?mwmcni2fk0q">Mamaya</a>"<br /> <br /> <b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">From their artist bio:</span></b><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Since their creation in 2002 in Ottawa, Canada, The Souljazz Orchestra have become one of the most potent bands in their field. Drawing on the rough, raw grooves of the ‘60s and ‘70s and effortlessly fusing soul, jazz, Afro and latin rhythms within their music, they have moved forward the blueprint of Fela, Fania and the funk in entirely new ways, whilst keeping the vital analog grit intact. As a live unit, the Orchestra have become an in-demand fixture at venues and festivals worldwide.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /> Having turned heads with two fine albums on Toronto label Do Right!, Freedom No Go Die (2006, featuring their breakthrough single “Mista President”) and Manifesto (2008), Strut are proud to announce the band’s hotly anticipated third album, Rising Sun. Drawing on a wider canvas of styles than ever before, touching on spiritual jazz, deep African rhythms and Ethiopian modes, the Orchestra take their sound to new heights with stunning musicianship and virtuoso arrangements throughout. Long-time fan Gilles Peterson (BBC Radio One) has already acclaimed this album to be their best yet.<br /> <br /> <b>Tracklist</b>:<br /> 1. AWAKENING<br /> 2. AGBARA<br /> 3. NEGUS NEGAST<br /> 4. LOTUS FLOWER<br /> 5. MAMAYA<br /> 6. SERENITY<br /> 7. CONSECRATION<br /> 8. REJOICE Pt. 1<br /> 9. REJOICE Pt. 2</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9765263-8638705938371488072?l=forwardever.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
» Dub Gabriel With U-Roy Download
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2739/4323691585_b1b0cf66fd_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2739/4323691585_b1b0cf66fd_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <br /> SF via Brooklyn producer<a href="http://soundcloud.com/destroy-all-concepts"> Dub Gabriel </a> offers a grandly composed new release with xtra tuff roots reggae and dubstep remixes from <b>Ming vs. Subatomic Sound System</b>, <b>Lloop</b> and <b>Timeblind</b>.<br /> <br /> DG is generously offering the Ming/Subatomic as a free download to stoke wise and conscious.<br /> <br /> Grab the full EP release when it drops March 9, 2010! <i>Respect Daddy Roy!</i><br /> <br /> <object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fdestroy-all-concepts%2Fdub-gabriel-feat-u-roy-luv-n-liv-ming-vs-subatomic-sound-system-remix-free-download&"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fdestroy-all-concepts%2Fdub-gabriel-feat-u-roy-luv-n-liv-ming-vs-subatomic-sound-system-remix-free-download&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/destroy-all-concepts/dub-gabriel-feat-u-roy-luv-n-liv-ming-vs-subatomic-sound-system-remix-free-download">Dub Gabriel feat. U Roy-Luv n' Liv ( Ming vs. Subatomic Sound System Remix)-FREE DOWNLOAD!!!</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/destroy-all-concepts">DESTROY ALL CONCEPTS</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9765263-2546527340539285120?l=forwardever.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
» Storm and Chat
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4342595406_39def791af_m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4342595406_39def791af_m.jpg" /></a></div>Dancehall style mistress <a href="http://www.myspace.com/nataliestorm">Natalie Storm</a> is already off to a storming new year.<br /> <br /> The versatile DJ, singer and model is the real deal. She's got potent lyrics, a sultry singing voice and gyal caaan style in a she heels!<br /> <br /> Of particular note are a couple of her new videos, which are must-sees. "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fichp4N7Cao">Look Pon Mi</a>" is produced by UK garage guru Sticky, and the beat is a funky-bashment hybrid called the Jumeirah riddim. Mad ting! Tastemakers like SF producer Kush Arora are hammering that one in the clubs.<br /> <br /> Equally hot is the hardcore dancehall bubbler "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVnhcUe7E54&feature=player_embedded">God Bless Me</a>," featuring ninja choreography and exuberant costumes. Storm and her personal stylist are on their game right now.<br /> <br /> Had the privilege to interview Ms. Storm a few days ago. She had just been recording with <a href="http://www.myspace.com/21ward">Ward 21</a>, the forward-thinking Kingston dancehall crew. It'll be interesting to see what they come up with this year given that both W21 and Storm are open to emerging club styles including electro, dubstep and garage.<br /> <br /> Finally, Storm shows her ability to rock a ballad on her latest single, "Permanent Hiding," (<a href="http://www.box.net/shared/bsal9dilzk#">download</a>) a single that swiftly rising on the reggae charts.<br /> <br /> Speaking of new riddims, I'm really feeling <a href="http://www.myspace.com/tjrecord">Linton "TJ" White</a>'s new <a href="http://www.dancehall.mobi/2010/02/07/d-n-a-riddim/">D.N.A. riddim</a>, which has an old school Dave Kelly feel to it. Here's Spragga pon it!<br /> <br /> <object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fdancehallstraight%2Fspragga-benz-style-d-n-a-riddim-tj-records-21stmp3"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fdancehallstraight%2Fspragga-benz-style-d-n-a-riddim-tj-records-21stmp3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <a href="http://soundcloud.com/dancehallstraight/spragga-benz-style-d-n-a-riddim-tj-records-21stmp3">SPRAGGA BENZ - STYLE - D.N.A RIDDIM - TJ RECORDS-21STmp3</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/dancehallstraight">dancehallstraight</a> <br /> <a href="http://soundcloud.com/dancehallstraight"></a><br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2770/4341888471_72851052f1_t.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2770/4341888471_72851052f1_t.jpg" /></a></div><br /> UK vintage reggae specialist label <a href="http://www.pressure.co.uk/">Pressure Sounds</a> release a special deluxe version of the <i>Harder Shade of Black</i> rhythm. Produced by Leonard "<a href="http://www.roots-archives.com/artist/640">Santic</a>" Chin, the album features Gregory Isaacs, Horace Andy and Augustus Pablo among others. The famous riddim, first made popular by Studio One is an instrumental variation of Lennon and McCartney's "Norwegian Wood." It's been versioned countless times, but Santic's lick drops hard.<br /> <br /> In other news:<br /> • Reformed 80s ska pioneers The Specials will play select US tour dates starting at LA's Club Nokia on April 15 and Coachella Music Festival in Palm Springs (Indio) on April 16. <br /> • Soaring vocalist and DigiCell Rising Star finalist <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaRm73bjb-0">Romain Virgo</a>'s debut album drops on VP in May.<br /> • The new <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102982246328&s=8050&e=0015IAItx-K68dBTNJbGPky8Kk4fG5Ft4TMrz5ZrTjhc6iP0wsDtEuCQrtwFeJU8BfOl19HhqKW51WRCtbdA4YgiDylpK4zCxCz_KXxMNqlFVQNjEPRGixDpgIbe2bPgnrpI4aiz-KCdPo=">single</a> by <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102982246328&s=8050&e=0015IAItx-K68fvxC7BbX9F-2ZJ1rjH14kt2BD0h0pa8YkQI41tOkkPxkSKQmxRRTkaus1LIdGfK0BSN5XkU3iDZtpoWyIk-NqN1L-bQgdubKfXN7HTvML7Opt54Zlf4XsE">Monsoon</a> "Keep On Loving You" sees the roots vocalist continue to rise in the ranks with confident conscious music.<br /> • UK reggae/dancehall sing-jay <a href="http://www.myspace.com/gappyranks">Gappy Ranks</a>, who has previously recorded with producers Jazwad, Peckings, Stingray and others, has signed to Greensleeves.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9765263-3026525366021590360?l=forwardever.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2472/4350044930_a1f8506636_m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2472/4350044930_a1f8506636_m.jpg" width="200" /></a> <b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #073763;"> </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #073763;">FREEFALL RADIO </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">KUSF 90.3 – Tuesday Feb 9, 2010 </span> </b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Audio: <a href="http://files.me.com/tomaspalermo/ah7q71.mp3">Download</a> (60mb)</b></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(audio rebroadcast covers first 19 songs)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><b style="color: #20124d;">Playlist:</b></div><br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ARTIST – TITLE – LABEL</span><br /> <o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">DJ Cam – Seven (Inflamable)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Massive Attack – Paradise Circus featuring Hope Sandoval (Virgin)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Goapele – Milk and Honey – Aybee Remix (Deepblak digital promo)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Mux Mool – Drum Babylon (Ghostly International)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lou Rhodes – The Ocean (Motion Audio)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">DJ Devastate – Don’t Sop (BBE)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">DJ Center – Tout Passe featuring Samia Farrah (Push The Center)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Marie M – Night (PadBleM)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Bonobo – Kiara (Ninja Tune)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Skeletons – Positive Force (Tru Thoughts)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Souljazz Orchestra – Negus Negast (Strut)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sidestepper – Deja (Palm)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thomas Fehlmann – Into The Wind (Kompakt)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Ustad Rashid Khan – Allah Hi Rahem (Sony)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sade – Skin (Epic)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Slacker – Come Back Home (Godlike & Electric)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Rachel Goswell – Coastline – Ulrich Schnauss Remix (digital promo)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Luca Cazzoni – Deepside (Slant)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Joy Orbison – Hyph Mingo – Andraes Saag Remix (digital promo)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Mosca – Square One (Night Slugs)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Scuba – Tracers (Hotflush)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Dub Gabriel & U-Roy – Liv N Luv – Timeblind Remix (Destroy All Concepts)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Subatomic Soundsystem with Lee “Scratch” Perry and Jahdan – Respect My S**t (Subatomic)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Mark deClive-Love presents Rahel – Hope (Mashit)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Mel & Tim – Keep The Faith (Stax)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Brad Mehldau – River Man (Warner)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Georgie Anne Muldrow – Simple Advice (Ubiquity)</span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9765263-8494290739872523654?l=forwardever.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
» Ghostly Freebie
<a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4349627910_0cc204f637_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4349627910_0cc204f637_o.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ann Arbor, MI electronic music label <a href="http://ghostly.com/artists">Ghostly International</a> has been pushing creative and artful ambient, techno, electro and downtempo electronic sounds for the past decade-plus. Their roster includes Matthew Dear, Lusine, Twine, Dabyre, Michna and School of Seven Bells, to name just a few. Now they're offering a free download comp, </span><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>Ghostly Essentials: Rarities One,</i></span></b> featuring rare and unreleased tracks.<br /> <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /> </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Grab it <a href="http://bit.ly/cpkOuS">here</a>.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /> </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Here's what the label had to say about this release:</div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Recently, we dug through our vaults and compiled Ghostly Essentials: Rarities One, a nine-song compilation featuring rare and unreleased songs, for your listening pleasure.</span></i></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9765263-1988227974534388535?l=forwardever.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sHinqBcsyZU/S3xDlCb4bZI/AAAAAAAAACA/_0-epHEXkpI/s1600-h/capleton.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sHinqBcsyZU/S3xDlCb4bZI/AAAAAAAAACA/_0-epHEXkpI/s200/capleton.jpg" width="188" /></a></div><br /> Reggae dancehall performer Capleton, known as the Fire Man, has canceled his entire US tour after an outcry by gay rights organizations over his homophobic lyric content. As reported by the <i>Long Beach Press Telegram</i>, Capleton's high profile show scheduled for February 21 at the Ragga Muffin Festival in Long Beach <a href="http://www.presstelegram.com/ci_14413494"> was canceled</a> by promoter Moss Jacobs after pressure from various organizations. <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sHinqBcsyZU/S3xBPmMRxHI/AAAAAAAAAB4/AM8xH7ID3gU/s1600-h/Unknown.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sHinqBcsyZU/S3xBPmMRxHI/AAAAAAAAAB4/AM8xH7ID3gU/s200/Unknown.jpeg" width="199" /></a></div>Sicilian-born Jamaican-based reggae singer and producer Alborosie continues his West Coast tour this week and his new album <i>Escape From Babylon To the Kingdom of Zion</i> is released.<b> </b><br /> <b>Upcoming shows include: </b><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>February 18</b> Berkeley Shattuck Down Low</span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>February 19 </b>Petaluma Mystic Theatre</span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>February 20</b> Santa Cruz Catalyst</span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>February 21</b> Long Beach The Ragga Muffin Music Festival</span><br /> <br /> ForwardEver will be speaking to Alborosie today before his SF show, for an interview to be published this spring by San Francisco's <a href="http://thebigupmagazine.com/">Big Up Magazine</a>.<br /> <br /> San Francisco reggae institution <a href="http://www.myspace.com/clubdreadsf">Club Dread</a> will present its <b style="color: red;">6th Annual Sound Clash</b> event Saturday April 17 at the <a href="http://www.rock-it-room.com/">Rockit Room</a>, 406 Clement Street at 6th Ave in the San Francisco's Richmond District. The event features four sound system teams competing for a trophy and $1000 cash prize based on audience reactions to their music sets. In addition to Northern California selectas <b>Smoke One Sound </b>(<a href="http://www.myspace.com/kingsreggae">King of Kings</a>/Berkeley, CA), <a href="http://www.myspace.com/onewisesound"><b>One Wise</b></a> (Humboldt, CA) and <b>Ashanti Hi-Fi </b>(Oakland, Trinidad), the clash will feature the first appearance of established Seattle, WA crew Zions Gate. The Club Dread Sound Clash will be hosted by sound clash veterans DJ JFX and Doogie. Doors 9:00 PM, Clash at 11:30.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sHinqBcsyZU/S3xGwcKaefI/AAAAAAAAACI/1qk6p8NUKaI/s1600-h/irishandchin_ReeewindComeAgainFlyer_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sHinqBcsyZU/S3xGwcKaefI/AAAAAAAAACI/1qk6p8NUKaI/s200/irishandchin_ReeewindComeAgainFlyer_3.jpg" width="121" /></a></div>New Yorkers will again get to see great '80-90s dancehall legends perform at a legendary Jamaica, Queens venue when "World Clash" promoters <a href="http://www.irishandchin.com/">Irish & Chin</a> productions bring <b>Shabba Ranks</b> and a recently rehabilitated <b>Tiger</b> to the Amazura ballroom on March 27.<br /> <br /> Since his major label success in the mid 1990s, Shabba Ranks has recorded and performed infrequently but seems to be building momentum and "elder status" with a new dancehall generation. And of course, he still retains his deft skills at riding a riddim and that booming baritone voice.<br /> <br /> Tiger was the victim of an unfortunate motorcycle crash in 1994 that had many wondering if he would walk, much less perform again. But recent <a href="http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20091228/ent/ent3.html">successful stage show performances</a> in Jamaica may have lured the eccentric deejay back to the fold. Also on the Amazura bill are distinctive yodeling singer <b>Barrington Levy </b>and high-energy King Jammy's dancehall veteran<b> Admiral Bailey</b>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9765263-4259941489903448915?l=forwardever.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
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