Nice simple riddim dis, a likkle Cosa Nostraish comin outta Missassauga, Canada... Newbalanz leads di charge, 'longsige Pearla & Snoops, fresh sound dem got gwaanin', Goodlife Music keep dem comin!
Nuff niceness from Bermuda's Harper Digital crew, Collie Buddz a represent! Two bangers here, first up his latest drop Come Down, likkle mellow but sweet feel to it still. Next up is a Major Lazer production (a variation of Jahdan Blakkamoore's Cash Flow) featuring Collie 'longside Toronto's Lindi Ortega - Good Enough - well good I would say.... Run deh chunes dem selector!
Watta wicked collaboration Iyah, Toronto's Dancehall scene is set on fyah! WestSide Massive Sound Crew relaunch their Strictly Vinyl night as Tighten Up! WSM selectors Dominique, JP an' JC are joined by special guests Anousheh, Zigga, Mandai, Pablo an' Sir Greg for this byweekly scorcher covering the Rocksteady era right up to da times dem with the latest in outernational Dancehall an' New Roots. Next night will be on the 2nd of January at Tequila Bookworm (Upstairs) followed by every otha Sattaday after that. Strictly Vinyl still, Tighten Up! dem dippy dippy mp3 sounds you a go kill! Forward seeeelectah!
With Pinchers comin through Toronto on the 21st of November, playin' the Sound Academy 'longside Sanchez, a tribute to the great Pinchers is well in ordah. Gloc 40's been floatin' around digikally for a bit now, outta Tuff Gong Studios JA an on the Present Of Love riddim, still due for vinyl release (an' other vocalists to saddle pon dat riddim)... Damian "Jr Gong" Marley has a chune by the name of Holiday on the same riddim, but Pinchers kills it with his signature style an' delivery - showin' that he is still well fit vocally an' lyrically - mashin da tune fee true. Check it!
Rocksteady: The Roots Of Reggae a documentary film whose working title was Get Ready To Rocksteady is gonna be ifficially launched in Toronto this Friday, July 24th. A concert is set for the following night in Kensington Market's Embassy featuring Montreal's Mossman - musical producer for the doc and the full length accompanying album, 'longside the Pressure Drop crew - Chuck Boom, Guv'nor General and Greg Lawson. Here is the doc's press release an' trailer, be sure to check their website for more info on the album and screenings - crucial iducation Iyah!
NEW DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM & ALBUM
The documentary film Rocksteady: The Roots of Reggae is a musical journey to Jamaica's Golden Age of music, Rocksteady. The film features the music and stories of the legendary singers and musicians of the Rocksteady era. They come together after 40 years to record an album of Rocksteady hits, to perform together again at an All-Stars reunion concert in Kingston, Jamaica, and to tell their story.
Rocksteady was the rage on the Caribbean island in the Mid 1960's. By 1968, Rocksteady had transformed into Reggae, the popular musical style known and loved around the world today. While everybody has heard the music of Bob Marley, the superstar of Reggae, few people know that it was Rocksteady that developed the buoyant rhythms, prominent bass pulse, soulful vocals and socially conscious lyrics that gave Reggae its power.
In their own words, the Rocksteady singers and musicians tell the audience about the 1960s in Jamaica, a roller-coaster decade during which the island was transformed politically, socially, economically and culturally.
In 1962, the island gained its independence from Great Britain. During the next few years, there was celebration, optimism, economic growth and opportunity. Recording studios popped up all over Kingston, competed for the best artists and produced an astounding number of songs, many of which became hits in Jamaica and overseas. Many wonderful and famous songs were created during this era, such as (No No No) You Don't Love Me Anymore, Tide Is High and Rivers of Babylon. By 1968, however, Jamaica's economic bubble had burst and unemployed youths fought with police for control of the streets. As violence, poverty and political upheaval spread, Rocksteady artists stopped singing about love and romance and instead gave voice to the social problems around them.
The performers include Hopeton Lewis, a Gospel-Reggae singer in New York who recorded the first Rocksteady song Take it Easy when he was 16; Dawn Penn, nowadays a community worker in London, whose Rocksteady song You Dont Love Me Anymore, No No No, was re-recorded by many other artists and became a world hit; Wilburn Stranger Cole (Love Me This Evening), who had left Jamaica for a new life in Canada; Marcia Griffiths, a Reggae performer who still tours the world (Tide is High); Ken Boothe, who performs in Reggae festivals worldwide (Shanty Town, 007); Derrick Morgan (Tougher Than Tough), a famous Ska singer who also had numerous hits during the Rocksteady era; Leroy Sibbles (Equal Rights), who, as part of the Heptones, created many Rocksteady songs; and U-Roy (Stop That Train), a toaster who influenced rap music in the U.S.; and Judy Mowatt (Silent River Runs Deep), who, with Marcia Griffiths and Rita Marley, was part of the I-Threes, legendary backup singers for Bob Marley. In a special appearance, Rita Marley tells the audience about her life in Trenchtown in the 1960s with Bob Marley.
The musicians featured in the film include Earnest Ranglin, Sly Dunbar, Jackie Jackson, Gladstone Anderson, Hux Brown, Lloyd Parks and Scully Simms among others.
Whaaa?! Inity sounds fee true... Reachin' outernationally even - as WestSide Massive Sound Crew (selectors Dominique, JC & JP) bring together West Coast selector Mandai (back by popular demand - check her well crucial mix below) and Toni steppin' outta Italy, representin' Padua's BomChilom Sound. Wicked dubplates, serious scorchers and 'nuff hot shots will be flung, not to mention some heavy rarities and freshly cut sure-shots. Strictly Vinyl a deal with 'nuff niceness - good vibes, big sounds and hotta-hot collaborations - gwaan join in the Inity people!
Serious ting dat - WestSide Massive continues the vinyl throwdown Friday December 19th at Tequila Bookworm. WestSide regulars selectors Dominique, JC & JP will be joined by Montreal's Mossman (Dub Lounge). Crucial sounds - blending Rocksteady, Early Reggae, Roots, Dub, Rub A Dub, Dancehall classics, current international hits and exclusive dubplates. Wicked combination Iyah - Strictly Vinyl - a de top a top, forward still, nah stop!
Toronto's WestSide Massive presents a new night of sweet sounds, the way they were meant to be heard - Strictly Vinyl Iyah! Showcasing rocksteady, roots, dub, rub a dub, dancehall classics and current hits from all ova... The Molotov Mash Up! crew (Dominique, JP & JC) team up with (West Coast Selectah) Mandai for what will surely be a serious scorcher. Keep mashin' it in a style an' fashion, as vinyl truly is de numbah 1 sound around!
Yes, yes Kardinal Offishall's back - T. representin', 10 years and goin' strong! Kardi's fourth album was dropped by Kon Live / Geffen Records last week. Not For Sale - is a showcase style album featuring some wicked tracks and collaborations with artists such as Akon, Lindo P, Estelle, T Pain, The Clipse, Rihanna, Glenn Lewis, J Davey and the Dream. Two tracks that I just can't get enough of are Burnt, the album opener that sets the right vibe with Kardi's signature style an' fashion, 'longside Lindo P. - see video below, and Nina- which is a nicely tweaked yet still classic soundin' version of Slim Smith and the Uniques' Conversation riddim - another wicked Supa Dubs (Black Chiney) production. There are many hot tracks on this album still Iyah- the more you listen the more it grows onya!
Kardinal Offishall - Nina (Conversation Riddim - Supa Dubs)
Kardinal Offishall & Lindo P - Burnt (Street Video)
Toronto massive has been spoiled with the free high caliber reggae concerts lately. Last night Rainford Hugh Perry AKA Lee "Scratch" Perry played to a well packed audience, dropping hits spannin' his 40 plus year career. The mixed crowd - of all ages and descriptions - was well appreciative, responding to Perry's many cues and letting him know what heat he was bringin'. The backing band was a bit of a hodge podge mix - featuring a somewhat sedated version of Scratch's usually hard hitting riddims. Maybe all the sess being blazed slowed them some... and there was 'nuff ganja cloud Iyah! Perry however was in fine form, spewing smoke signals of his own, from his cap and not missing a beat -drawing the tunes out for some deep dubbed out positive ramblings- as inspiring as always. Check the following links for some Lee "Scratch" niceness:
Live clip from Toronto @ Harbourfront, June 30th (POPBOXTV)
Top ranking Lee Perry website, featuring wicked mixes and commentary by Mick Sleeper:
For all of you who don't know Northern Yonge, don't feel left out- here's your chance to check this fresh sound, comin' outta T.'s WestSide. Northern AKA Max Cameron has been putting out a steady flow of hot tracks, exhibiting a uniquely creative raw style- none a dem a sound like we! Be sure to check the Myspace page for more Northern Yonge sounds. All tracks are composed, arranged, performed and produced by Northern Yonge. Liza Property (also known as Mama Liza) lays some nice vocals on several of the track- bruck it, 'riginal rude gal- wid dem nails an' ting! West End Sunshine is their latest release- a true WestSide anthem- hot it up bwoy! Keep blessin' up the West- wid a your tunes- dem a de best!
Hot Mixes From West Side Massive's Selector Dominique
Digikal Murdah Mix
Jah Life Hot Milk Riddim Mix
Roots To Branches
Dancehall A Buss
Revival Style All The While
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Nice simple riddim dis, a likkle Cosa Nostraish comin outta Missassauga, Canada... Newbalanz leads di charge, 'longsige Pearla & Snoops, fresh sound dem got gwaanin', Goodlife Music keep dem comin!
Nuff niceness from Bermuda's Harper Digital crew, Collie Buddz a represent! Two bangers here, first up his latest drop Come Down, likkle mellow but sweet feel to it still. Next up is a Major Lazer production (a variation of Jahdan Blakkamoore's Cash Flow) featuring Collie 'longside Toronto's Lindi Ortega - Good Enough - well good I would say.... Run deh chunes dem selector!
Watta wicked collaboration Iyah, Toronto's Dancehall scene is set on fyah! WestSide Massive Sound Crew relaunch their Strictly Vinyl night as Tighten Up! WSM selectors Dominique, JP an' JC are joined by special guests Anousheh, Zigga, Mandai, Pablo an' Sir Greg for this byweekly scorcher covering the Rocksteady era right up to da times dem with the latest in outernational Dancehall an' New Roots. Next night will be on the 2nd of January at Tequila Bookworm (Upstairs) followed by every otha Sattaday after that. Strictly Vinyl still, Tighten Up! dem dippy dippy mp3 sounds you a go kill! Forward seeeelectah!
With Pinchers comin through Toronto on the 21st of November, playin' the Sound Academy 'longside Sanchez, a tribute to the great Pinchers is well in ordah. Gloc 40's been floatin' around digikally for a bit now, outta Tuff Gong Studios JA an on the Present Of Love riddim, still due for vinyl release (an' other vocalists to saddle pon dat riddim)... Damian "Jr Gong" Marley has a chune by the name of Holiday on the same riddim, but Pinchers kills it with his signature style an' delivery - showin' that he is still well fit vocally an' lyrically - mashin da tune fee true. Check it!
Rocksteady: The Roots Of Reggae a documentary film whose working title was Get Ready To Rocksteady is gonna be ifficially launched in Toronto this Friday, July 24th. A concert is set for the following night in Kensington Market's Embassy featuring Montreal's Mossman - musical producer for the doc and the full length accompanying album, 'longside the Pressure Drop crew - Chuck Boom, Guv'nor General and Greg Lawson. Here is the doc's press release an' trailer, be sure to check their website for more info on the album and screenings - crucial iducation Iyah!
Whaaa?! Inity sounds fee true... Reachin' outernationally even - as WestSide Massive Sound Crew (selectors Dominique, JC & JP) bring together West Coast selector Mandai (back by popular demand - check her well crucial mix below) and Toni steppin' outta Italy, representin' Padua's BomChilom Sound. Wicked dubplates, serious scorchers and 'nuff hot shots will be flung, not to mention some heavy rarities and freshly cut sure-shots. Strictly Vinyl a deal with 'nuff niceness - good vibes, big sounds and hotta-hot collaborations - gwaan join in the Inity people!
Serious ting dat - WestSide Massive continues the vinyl throwdown Friday December 19th at Tequila Bookworm. WestSide regulars selectors Dominique, JC & JP will be joined by Montreal's Mossman (Dub Lounge). Crucial sounds - blending Rocksteady, Early Reggae, Roots, Dub, Rub A Dub, Dancehall classics, current international hits and exclusive dubplates. Wicked combination Iyah - Strictly Vinyl - a de top a top, forward still, nah stop!
Toronto's WestSide Massive presents a new night of sweet sounds, the way they were meant to be heard - Strictly Vinyl Iyah! Showcasing rocksteady, roots, dub, rub a dub, dancehall classics and current hits from all ova... The Molotov Mash Up! crew (Dominique, JP & JC) team up with (West Coast Selectah) Mandai for what will surely be a serious scorcher. Keep mashin' it in a style an' fashion, as vinyl truly is de numbah 1 sound around!
Well it's been 4 years since John Holt has been to town, this Friday November 14th he's set to play the Phoenix 'longside Clive Chin's Black Moses Sound and Friendlyness & The Human Rights. The concert is part of the Randy's 17 North Parade label's 50th anniversary and commemorative 2 CD Reggae Anthology release. Brown Eyes Entertainment has put together what looks to be a wicked show, crucial sounds... Speakin a dat - check this hotta John Holt promo mini mix they put out by DJ Agile.
Yes, yes Kardinal Offishall's back - T. representin', 10 years and goin' strong! Kardi's fourth album was dropped by Kon Live / Geffen Records last week. Not For Sale - is a showcase style album featuring some wicked tracks and collaborations with artists such as Akon, Lindo P, Estelle, T Pain, The Clipse, Rihanna, Glenn Lewis, J Davey and the Dream. Two tracks that I just can't get enough of are Burnt, the album opener that sets the right vibe with Kardi's signature style an' fashion, 'longside Lindo P. - see video below, and Nina- which is a nicely tweaked yet still classic soundin' version of Slim Smith and the Uniques' Conversation riddim - another wicked Supa Dubs (Black Chiney) production. There are many hot tracks on this album still Iyah- the more you listen the more it grows onya!
Toronto massive has been spoiled with the free high caliber reggae concerts lately. Last night Rainford Hugh Perry AKA Lee "Scratch" Perry played to a well packed audience, dropping hits spannin' his 40 plus year career. The mixed crowd - of all ages and descriptions - was well appreciative, responding to Perry's many cues and letting him know what heat he was bringin'. The backing band was a bit of a hodge podge mix - featuring a somewhat sedated version of Scratch's usually hard hitting riddims. Maybe all the sess being blazed slowed them some... and there was 'nuff ganja cloud Iyah! Perry however was in fine form, spewing smoke signals of his own, from his cap and not missing a beat -drawing the tunes out for some deep dubbed out positive ramblings- as inspiring as always. Check the following links for some Lee "Scratch" niceness:
For all of you who don't know Northern Yonge, don't feel left out- here's your chance to check this fresh sound, comin' outta T.'s WestSide. Northern AKA Max Cameron has been putting out a steady flow of hot tracks, exhibiting a uniquely creative raw style- none a dem a sound like we! Be sure to check the Myspace page for more Northern Yonge sounds. All tracks are composed, arranged, performed and produced by Northern Yonge. Liza Property (also known as Mama Liza) lays some nice vocals on several of the track- bruck it, 'riginal rude gal- wid dem nails an' ting! West End Sunshine is their latest release- a true WestSide anthem- hot it up bwoy! Keep blessin' up the West- wid a your tunes- dem a de best!
