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FREE? It’s Not What You Can Do For ReggaeXclusive...It’s What ReggaeXclusive Can Do For You! WOW! EMAIL: [email protected] Web: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 2 REGGAEXCLUSIVE SALUTES REGGAE STAR DAMIAN MARLEY Headline Entertainment - Kingston, Album at the 44th annual Grammy — Multi-award winner, Damian Awards in Los Angeles, yesterday. “Jr Gong” Marley, is all set to dominate DAMIAN ‘Junior Gong’ Marley the 25th Annual International Reggae pushed the Marley Grammy tally to four and World Music Awards this year. He last night, winning the Best Reggae has been nominated for a whopping five Album Award at the Annual Grammy awards. Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles. The categories include: The Bob Marley Award for Entertainer of the His “Half-Way Tree” album is the year, Recording Artist of the Year, Best second for the youngster, who won Song, Best Album/CD and Best Music ahead of his elder sibling Kymani, Video. You can show your support for Luciano, as well as a Damian by voting for him. All ballots compilation album from Hawaii entitled should be submitted by Thursday, April ‘Island Warriors’. 6. The Award show happens at the Harlem’s World Famous Apollo Theater, The winning album was the first to in New York City, on Saturday, May 6, be released under a distribution agree- commencing at 8:00 pm. Currently, ment between Ghetto Youths Damian is in Europe promoting his International, a company formed last album. He’ll be making appearances in year by two other sons of Bob Marley, countries like Sweden, Denmark, Ziggy and Stephen, to encourage prom- Holland, Switzerland, Italy, France, ising young acts, and the US R&B label, Germany and others. For more informa- Motown Records. DAMIAN “JR GONG” MARLEY tion, contact Jerome Hamilton at NOMINATED FOR FIVE 876.754.1526. Damian, 23, the son of reggae leg- INTERNATIONAL REGGAE AND Damian ‘Jnr. Gong’ Marley, son of end Bob Marley and former Miss World, WORLD MUSIC AWARDS RECENTLY the late Reggae artist Bob Marley, holds Cindy Breakspeare, was overjoyed last WON TWO GRAMMYS! his Grammy Award for Best Reggae night. IN STORES NOW

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Damian Marley Nominated for 5 International Awards - pg 3 Sonia Collymore’s track to apear on the Juno Compilation CD; Action Promotion -- pg 4 JuLion’s Views; J. Nichole Noel -- pg 5

Eagleforce’s Mother’s Day Dinner & Show; Focus On Africa Aid Program; Focus On Africa Aid Program Goals & Objectives; Steele Live In New York -- pg 6 Publisher: Layout & Design: EMF Fundraising Raffle; Empress Menen Ball; Inspired Productions Show Review -- pg 7 reggaeXclusive Paul Murton from Publications dbsduplication.com ReggaeXclusive Salutes Stalwarts in Reggae; Business Spotlight: Lyric DVD Mag. -- pg 8 647-435-0637 Prince Everald Meets The Original African Star; Rootsbana 2006 - pg 9 All rights reserved. Marketing & Sales: No part of this publication Canadian Reggae Summit in Review -- pg 10 may be reproduced or transmitted Fitz Knight Band/Group Spotlight: F4E; The Mighty Diamonds-- pg 11 in any form without prior permission Loraine Gomes from the Publisher. Sam Weller of Slamm Studio; Dr. Marshall of Anchor Studio -- pg 12 (c) 2006 reggaeXclusive Photographers: Artist Watch: Floyd Lloyd; Treson; Dr. Marshall Continued -- pg 13 Publisher: Halina T. Di-Lallo King Culture’s Poet Vibes -- pg 14 ReggaeXclusive Publishing Cover Design: Exodus ReggaeXclusive Salutes Reggae Juno Nominees -- pg 15 Graphix Bongo Herman; Jah Mix’s Black History Roots & Culture Show in Review -- pg 16 Editor: Send Photo and ads to: Nana McLean Releases New CD; ; Abuna Yesehaq - Rest In Peace; Loraine Gomes [email protected] ( 300 lines Tiff, EPS or Quark 4, no The Ethiopian Tewahedo Church -- pg 17 Writers: “gif” from the web or Corel Draw). Business Spotlight: Fortist Promotions; Reggaeplanet.net -- pg 18 Halina T. Di-Lallo On The Web: Glen Washington; Freddie McGregor; Leroy Brown; -- pg 19 JuLion Email: reggaexclusive Lisa Connors @rogers.com Galaxy Top 10; CD Reviews; Resi Top 10; Int’l Top 10; Radio Program Listings -- pg 22 www.caribbeanmusic.ca Luther Brown & Caribbean Crucible; Version Xcursion -- pg 23 Ryan /reggaex

Lukie D; Tasha T; Anthony B; Bush Rat; Sample King; Lexxus; Atlanta Top 20 -- pg 24 ReggaeXclusive is published every Contributing Writers: quarter. 2006 Issues: March, June, Special Tribute To Mothers; Las Mohican; Moses I & Jah Lando; Squally Blesso - pg 25 Te’ Za September & December Willi Williams Pop Up - pg 26 Michelle Ottley Tayo Adonijah REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S ARTIST WATCH n celebration of the IJUNO Awards 35th Anniversary, EMI Music ACTION PROMOTION PRESENTS Canada with the assistance of FIRST TIME IN CANADA CARAS will be releasing a deluxe CD Boxed set and TORONTO INTERNATIONAL Sonia’s track “Don’t You Stop Loving Me” will be a featured CULTURAL FESTIVAL track. Sonia Collymore who won JUNO Awards in 2003 and 2005 will be one of the Canada Day Long artists selected to provide a track. The compilation CD will Weekend feature JUNO Award winners from 1971 right up to 2005. Monday July 03, 2006 Proceeds from the sale of the At Oakville Italian Garden CD will support the CARAS 153 Derry Road, Malton SONIA Music Education Program (At 401 & Tafalgar road) “Musician”. COLLYMORE’S Park Open At: 12:30pm - 9:30pm TRACK TO SAY NO TO APPEAR ON THE For More Information Or To Be A Sponsor Or A JUNO 35TH PIRACY - IT IS Vendor For This Event Please Contact: ANNIVERSARY HURTING THE (416) 841-8326 DELUXE CD MUSIC BOXED SET Strictly A Cultural Event INDUSTRY! More Info To Follow

reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 4 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S VIEWS JuLion’s Views you can cry with disappoint- week, month or year. The may take the time to ensure ment but know that this was Junos don’t sell music! So I good reggae music starts to your BEST!! I am saying that ask, “Why do we get so hit the airwaves. And most we should not have sent 100 excited?” Is it the pat on the importantly, fan involvement swimmers to the past sum- back that we are so proud may include improved record mer Olympics to win ZERO of? I mean it is old, presti- sales… hmmm… medals. The above quote gious and Canadian and does not work to placate me, some of us just want to Now, I’m in no way say- watching my country con- win… something. Truth be ing that CARAS or the Juno stantly bringing up the rear. told, the reggae category is Awards owe me or anyone in CANADIAN REGGAE probably handed out the day the Canadian reggae com- So as a relatively recent prior to the “Big Show” and munity anything, and I am WORLD’S TAKE ON immigrant to this country I read out at some obscure certainly not blaming them THE JUNOS! will stand and fight and try opportunity before and / or for the situation that and win a few and tell my after a commercial. If you Canadian reggae finds itself. children it is ok to fight hard missed it because you got up That ‘blame’ I place on me, would like to start this and attempt to win a few to pee, you can catch it on myself and I. So since the one by giving props to I also. So children, we need the website the next day or onus is on me, I am attempt- any organization that takes to talk to somebody about so… We don’t get to hand ing to effect change. I want the time to honor itself and our Juno Awards. Heck, out awards and we certainly to earn a living promoting its participants. Sometimes while we are at it, let’s look don’t get to perform. Kinda talented, strong music and I a pat on the back goes a at our music industry and fells a little like the old want others to do the same. much further way than a kick the major labels that do Cotton Club days when in the teeth, even though the NOTHING to stimulate Satchmo and the performing This is the entertain- latter can motivate positive greater growth for Canadian (black) artists entered and ment industry! Success isn’t change but this takes a very artists. Can we stop shoving left through the rear door of guaranteed. For too often strong personality and very American hip-hop, R&B, the club. I got news for you we have heard the term or few of us have that strength rock, country and alternative folks, “we still comin’ though phrase, “it is like winning of character (Nelson music down our throats and the back do’ masa.” the lottery!” Well, I wish to Mandela). So thank you take the time to market and stack some of the odds in my Juno’s for the pat on the sell Canadian artists to My words are not the favor is all so I wish to edu- back and in some small way, Canadians. We are pretty ones that folks will actually cate Canada and the world the patriotism because this good you know! say out loud, but many past of some of the best music on is Canada’s Grammy Awards winners in many genres the planet, made right here. or American Music Awards We are not the American think them but as there is no I am saying that I do like and then again… it isn’t! version of an award show alternative, they are stuck much of American hip-hop, though. If an artist wins one on this treadmill. Man I R&B and Jamaican reggae Too often our Canadian of these American awards, would like to see Blessed, and and do believe conservatism rules our every he or she is guaranteed Carl Henry, Jah Beng, Odel there is room for all of us, move and step. From music album sales the following Johnson or Truth & Rights but do more to develop and to athletic endeavor, it is so day and week. If an artist perform the night of the showcase Canadian! typically Canadian to be does not win an award, but show. That could sell a few polite competitors, just lov- gets nominated in several albums for that artist! That Sure someone will be ing the act of participation categories they can also may open the door for more offended and tell me or you as opposed to going for gold. make sales the very next day Canadian reggae sales! that it is not a color or race I say it is ok to say that you and week as inquisitive buy- or genre thing. OK! I already want to win and take every ers want to know why they I also would like to see understand this from other step to achieve that goal. were nominated five or six the Junos take the stance of genres here in Canada suf- Stop telling our children, “It times “the album must be The American Music Awards fering the same fate. Let’s is not whether you win or good”. by involving the fans to vote not confuse the issue with lose, but how you play the for their choices. For reggae color or race OR GENRE game.” Horseshit!!! I am in Many artists in many this would be a little tough prejudice, let’s focus on no way advocating cheating genres have won Junos and as there is no mainstream MUSIC! PROMOTE CANADI- or underhanded methods of have said albums / CDs col- airplay for the artists, but if AN REGGAE MUSIC! Peace, competition. I am saying lecting dust in boxes as they they are going to take the JuLion that one must strive to win, didn’t sell any the next day, time to give out a Juno, they so if defeat is the outcome,

J. Nichole Noel is a poet, songwriter, Novelist, and balladeer. This multi-talented award winner, songstress is a fulltime mother. She has achieved the unthinkable, and has broken many social and cultural barriers. She has taken her work in places where it hasn’t been before. Recently Ms. Noel has released her first CD entitled “VERSE”. She is a woman of culture, a mother of success. She is truly amazing. Look out for her J. NICHOLE NOEL on the Mother’s Day Dinner & Dance in May presented by Eagleforce Entertainment. reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 5 REGGAEXCLUSIVE NEWS REGGAEXCLUSIVE CULTURAL NEWS celebrating Mother’s Day FOCUS ON AFRICA their involvement and travel with us will be something like to Africa. We will also provide you have never seen before. AID PROGRAM information and encourage Take your loved ones to dine Goals and others who are interested in in a prestigious cool-like traveling to or working in atmosphere. Objectives Africa.

In addition to the all-star ocus On Africa Aid In addition, we also aim lined up performers, The FProgram is a non- to foster a positive spirit Jerry Butler Leads Doubletree International profit organization founded between Canadians and Mother’s Day 2006 Plaza Hotel makes their by concerned Canadians who Africans. Focus On Africa promise to serve you the personally visited Africa and Aid Program accepts and Dinner and Show! meal of your lifetime. The saw first-hand the poor living appreciates donations. To menu will be a succulent conditions, and felt donate, please contact us at: he Drifters featuring gourmet dish filled with compelled to do something 416-635-6789 / 416-665- T“Rick Sheppard” and grace that you can expect about it. 1994 or Fax: 905-738-9185 Rhonda Franklin of the from first class five star Email: Marvelettes Revue are also atmospheres. The catering It’s mission is to care for [email protected] performing. The show also services at Doubletree Africa’s most vulnerable 750 Millway Ave Unit 2, will feature Canada’s Divas, International Plaza are citizens. We provide support Concord, Ontario L4K 3T7 or Nana McLean and Mother of second to none, and the to Africans living in poverty visit us at: www.foaap.com poetry, J. Nichole Noel. Our culinary staff were rated #1 through our innovative special invited guests in 2005 by Cookbook village-based projects. The STEELE include: Jill Donaldson, magazine. Website at aim is to help the most needy LIVE IN Jimmy Reid and Simone www.eagleforceent.com to achieve dignity and Soman. Simone will be Tickets at meaning in their lives. NEW singing the National Anthem. www.ticketmaster.ca or 416 YORK 870 8000. The ultimate Through fundraising, TORONTO, March 2nd Mother’s Day Dinner & Show, several projects are already 2006 the contenders for on Sunday, May 14th, 2006 underway, including a school teele - Canada’s Mothers biggest honor were info Line 416 653 3444 in Shashamane, Ethiopia and Reggae Sensation “announced today” says the Sanga, Ghana, which are our S has been riding high on a President and CEO of main focus at this time. The string of recent success, the Eagleforce Entertainment school however needs to be FOCUS ON AFRICA most recent being the big Inc., Mr. Clinton Morgan. The completed and there is also a duet with himself and George exciting announcement AID PROGRAM shortage of books, writing Nooks. The song entitled came after weeks of long materials, tables and chairs, (FOAAP) “What’s Wrong Wid Wi,” writ- negotiations with all parties just to name a few. that were involved; he ten by Steele, as anticipated, OAAP invites you to has started to create a elaborated by saying that, on Future plans of this tremendous buzz worldwide, Sunday May 14th 2006 at the Ftheir Oldies Spring Organization also include: this after the first batch of illustrious Toronto’s Swing Fundraising Dance on Providing Africans in rural manufactured 7’vinyl, was Doubletree International Saturday April 29th 2006 at communities with potable sold out in two days by Tuff Plaza Hotel, “there will be RJ’s Banquet Hall located at drinking water; Organizing Gong International, the com- greetings, eating’s, 90 Nolan Court Unit 50 in social clubs in existing pany responsible for distribu- cheeriness, dancing and schools in the remote regions Markham (John Street, tion in Jamaica of this MOBS singing!” of Africa, to assist youths in Woodbine). produced record. identifying and developing Eagleforce their creative and artistic Doors open at 8pm. Steele took his act on Entertainment Inc. and talents; A strong emphasis on Advance tickets $15.00. All the road on March 10th 2006 EyeOne Records Inc. assisting students to achieve to the Big Apple, New York announced today, the final funds raised will go towards scholastic excellence, City. The energetic Steele line up for the 2006 Mother’s buying 2 Bore Holes (water through a scholarship was a part of a stellar line up Day Dinner & Live Show. Mr. pipes) for a village in Ghana program; Ensuring that which included the messen- Morgan also elaborated on and to assist the Caribbean teachers are given ger himself Luciano, the catering and fine dining people living in Ethiopia as opportunities to upgrade Brigadier Jerry, Horace Andy, that will be offered as part of their skills on a regular basis, well as the JRDC School in Article Crew, Junior X and the Mother’s Day Show. As and at the same time get Shashamane Ethiopia. Info several other artists. The our mothers are our most positive feedback from line 416-635-6789 event was hosted by the hon- significant honor, Eagleforce students and their parents. Entertainment Inc., invites orable Jah Paul and proved to be a great night of positive you to come and celebrate in Focus On Africa Aid We encourage our mem- vibration. This was held at fine style, on Sunday, May Program (FOAAP): 416-635- bers, and all who have lived Albany Manor in Brooklyn 14, 2006, the Mother’s Day 6789 / 665-1994 or check: or worked in Africa—mostly New York dinner & show. We know www.foaap.com as volunteers, to continue

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reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 7 REGGAEXCLUSIVE SALUTES STALWARTS IN REGGAE RITA MARLEY JIMMY CLIFF Multiple Award Winner and Reggae Icon - Musical Legend. One Reggae Icon Rita Marley, is of the forerunners for Reggae moving mountains (literally) Music. Multiple Award winner. with all the great works she Order Of Distinction (OD) from the has been doing and is still Government of Jamaica. Doctorate doing to support the from the University of the West worldwide recognition of Indies. First movie entitled “The Reggae Music. Rita is Harder They Come”. Over 40 years definitely a strong, positive in the Reggae Music Industry, force and an inspiration to Jimmy Cliff is certainly an many women around the inspiration to many all over the world. world.

BUNNY WAILER KALONGI Multiple Award Winner, Reggae Icon Recently signed to Damon Dash and Living Legend Bunny Wailer, is Records, Sizzla Kalongi is taking the only living Wailer and is still in the world by storm with his distinct tip top shape when it comes to brand of reggae music. This highly releasing albums and performing on intelligent reggae artist has been the world stage. May Jah guide and releasing hits after hits since he keep you iternally. first came on the scene. Keep the fire burning Sizzla.

KING CULTURE Producer, Engineer, Writer, Beenie Man is certainly the #1 Distributor, Artist and dancehall deejay in the world, multiple Award winner, period. Beenie has released King Culture has been in numerous albums and is #1 on the Reggae Music Industry reggae music charts worldwide. for 25 years plus. Well sought-after and touring Previously and currently extensively, Beenie has also still active, he has a whole garnered for himself multiple reggae heap of material available. awards and accolades. Way to go Beenie, keep the music coming. REGGAEXCLUSIVE BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT eggae music and premiere issues is shaking groundbreaking debut issue Rculture are bubbling, the Reggae music industry, will inevitably become a especially Dancehall. For clearly making it one of the collector’s item. As years, the explosive art form genres hottest commodities. Reggae/Dancehall has has set standards and created recently catapulted to the trends. Now, the exciting Thousands of Reggae mainstream with artists such genre is captured to the music fans are embracing as Elephant Man, Sean Paul fullest in Lyric DVD Magazine, Lyric DVD Magazine, which is and Beenie Man, the world the first DVD magazine chock-full of reggae news and was anxiously awaiting dedicated to Reggae music. happenings, packaged in an technologically savvy innovative media format. The coverage of the most-sought- Showing the raw and groundbreaking debut issue after genre of music. The uncut side of Reggae music, features some of the Reggae wait is officially over. Coming this thrilling quarterly music industry’s leading Spring 2006 Jah Cure; behind magazine brings movers and shakers from prison Walls, Bounty Killa, Reggae/Dancehall to life with hardcore Dancehall artist The Energy God, TOK, Sizzla; sensational footage of high Vybz Kartel and the immortal the King, I Wayne, Bogle and energy concerts, dances and Stone Love sound system to many more. Lyric will also be THE FIRST REGGAE other events; up close and Anthony B, Boscom X and packed with all the hottest DVD MAGAZINE: personal interviews; behind- musician extraordinaire Dean videos like Welcome to Jam the-scenes coverage of Frasier. Rock and the Smash hit LYRIC DVD studio/dubplate sessions; and Ghetto Story. A must buy! MAGAZINE last but not least sensational Lyric DVD Magazine truly LYRICDVDMAG.COM top Reggae videos. Right captures the “realness” of now, Lyric DVD Magazine’s Reggae music and culture. Its

reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 8 Prince Everald Meets The Original African Star in Kingston, Jamaica.

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reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 9 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S “LIVE SHOWS” REVIEWS REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S BAND/GROUP SPOTLIGHT CANADIAN REGGAE Much love and respect to from demo quality mixes to the artists to make videos! Alain P. Arthur, Denise Jones completed, mastered albums He pointed that the video SUMMIT 2006 and Frank Willison whose by performing artists like Jah was a calling card to be sent NOTES vast experience had many Beng and Kidd Rasta. out around the world, By JuLion flocking to them after the pointing out that there Summit to answer more Frank Willison/Nuff Ent. weren’t enough reggae rom my, some may questions. Thank you videos on the market and Fconsider, biased Michael St. George for your that the artists needed to viewpoint, the Canadian mediator/moderator role find the necessary dollars it Reggae Summit 2006 at the which by no stretch was an took to make strong videos, Harbourfront Centre was a easy task but you stood by implying that the amounts success on many levels. your post admirably. And a given by Videofact may not When an industry has drawn BIG THANK YOU, to Peter All went well, even when be enough to produce a on its participants on its ‘Burna’ Holung and the some of the audience did not quality product to test various levels and they come IBADAN crew of Chris Shim, seem to agree with the against videos on MuchMusic out and contribute, this is a Edwin Harrigan and Donovan panels decisions. For or BET. Another positive. ‘Pops’ Stines and John instance there was a conversation that needs a bit Barkie filling in, for making dancehall track that of attention and further Before we go any further, the Showcase section a very garnered much attention exploration! I must say a HUGE thank you memorable event. when many of the panelists Carrie Mullings & DJ Chocolate to the Harfourfront Centre said it would not be played on (and the support staff) for Massive props to the their shows based on its providing an international artists that gave their talents lyrical content and message. stage to showcase Canadian to elevate the industry that Some in the audience were Reggae and very special night. Plasma Records irate at what seemed to be thanks to Dalton Higgins, recording artist Belinda ‘censorship’ on the panel’s Artistic Associate, Music for Brady, Treson, Kay Morris part and for them to, “play having the foresight and the (gospel star), King Ujah, two- the music and let the fans vision to reach out and aid time Juno and multiple decide”. Some in the panel the growth of Canadian Canadian reggae Music stood firm and pointed out Denise Jones’s biggest Reggae to another level. Award winner Sonia that they were seeking music message was pushing many Collymore and Juno award with more spiritual and within the reggae fraternity Patrick Roots & Fan winner Blessed. Some of the positive vibes in the face of to get involved! Juno Award crème de la crème of the youth violence and gun Committees, CARAS, Socan, Canadian reggae made it a violence today. What was Factor, Grant and loan very strong ending. important to be noted is that agencies and any other part the Demo Derby has a bigger of the industry that affects or We walked a stretch of future in the life of Canadian makes decisions about our road together on Saturday reggae music. Good idea musical fates. Get involved! Big thank you goes out to February 4th, 2006 and had Dalton. The more we do so the more the Jamaica Gleaner, The many questions raised and we will be able to make Star and the EXTRA unanswered to date, and I am Frank Willison (Nuff proper changes that will (Stephanie Williams and Neil very pleased at that, as I Entertainment), Denise encourage our further Armstrong) whose consistent hope some will continue to Jones (of Jones and Jones growth. support for Canadian Reggae seek answers that will Production Limited) and Alain encourage real growth in this P. Arthur (of Omni TV) were Friendly Man is undeniable based on their (with mic) support of other functions as genre. also a huge hit. All three making a point well as their coverage of the were seasoned, experienced, & Natty B The “Demo Derby” as it long time contributors to this (sitting) in deep event given in the weeks concentaration leading up to the Summit. was called featured, Carrie genre and brought much Mullings and Natty B (CHRY), information forward. Frank’s Much has to be said for Tony Barnes and DJ message focused on all of us the community radio Chocolate of (CKLN), Jahmin coming together and personnel who unselfishly and Patrick Roots of (CIUT) supporting ourselves. He We are progressing as a gave of their time to support and Friendlyness (member of encouraged all in the room to genre. Step by step we are growth initiatives. Thank you Truths and Rights and a go out and purchases the reaching some milestones, Patrick Roots, Jahmin, Natty selectoralbums of our which we were once B, Carrie Mullings, DJ superheavyREGGAE). The contemporaries and having achieving and seeking to Chocolate and Tony Barnes. objective was to showcase our friends and family surpass this time around. We Giving thanks to Friendlyness these folks to the artists members doing the same. have more pushing in a of superheavyREGGAE who within the genre and to We are all completely positive direction...the future also gave up a day to support educate them as to responsible for the state of is looking brighter from the event and lend expectations of the quality of our industry as well as aiding where I am sitting. Bless, knowledge. submitted music for airplay. in its upliftment and growth. JuLion There were many submissions in various states Alain Arthur encouraged

reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 10 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S BAND/GROUP SPOTLIGHT old. Raised in a Christian Virgin Records. They released family she grew up singing “Right Time” and the success of the lead or solo in the church that album put the Mighty choir. Often singing her own Diamonds on the map material this led to her tour- worldwide. They produced ing nationally in church con- another three albums with Virgin certs. Natty has grown into a before parting in 1980. young lady that has estab- lished herself as a singer and In 1982 they teamed up with F4E songwriter. Her rich smooth top Jamaican producer Gussie vocals that speaks to the THE MIGHTY Clarke who produced the ullet Graham, a.k.a inner being can be attributed DIAMONDS international hit “Pass The JJewls, Grew up in a to her gospel back ground, as Kutchie”. This would later family of musicians and per- Natty eloquently states, become “Pass The Dutchie” for formers, therefore it was not “singing has always been nown for their sweet, Musical Youth, the young English surprising that she too would important to me, its very spir- Ksoulful harmonies and band, who covered the song and travel down the same path. itual and fulfilling, it soothes consistency, the are one of the took it to No. 1 in the national At the age of 5 Jewls began my heart bringing joy and finest vocal harmony groups to charts and helped revive interest performing singing at cele- peace to my soul”. Natty was have emerged from Jamaica. in the original. 1985 saw the brations and gatherings this discovered while performing With their unique rockers sound band touring and promoting continued through to her at a church concert by a tal- and entertaining stage presence familiar and new territories teenage years participating at ent scout to join the group the Mighty Diamonds continue to spreading their unique sound school and church choir and F4E as their lead singer. enthral audiences worldwide and African message. talent shows. today. Other members of the They decided to take a Having performed at group include the dancers: Formed in 1969, the Mighty break in the late eighties and numerous events and func- Trudy Ann Levy aka Troublez, Diamonds consists of Donald went back into the studio with tions, 19 year old Jewls has Devine aka Tweety, Julisa Shaw (Tabby Diamond), Lloyd Gussie Clarke to produce two grown into a well-seasoned Stone aka Jewelz and Melissa Ferguson (Judge Diamond) and excellent albums, “The Real artist showing off her versatil- Brown aka Secret. These tal- Fitzroy Simpson (Bunny Enemy” (1987) and “Get Ready” ity as a rapper, singer and ented youths are taking the Diamond) all hailing from the (1988), both released on the songwriter. Her magnetic music scene by storm and badlands of Trenchtown, Greensleeves label. Never presence and strong power- making an impact wherever Kingston, an area which has straying far from what they do house vocals commands your they perform. produced many great stars. best these albums contain many attention leaving you enter- outstanding tracks, including tained. Jewls was discov- Their debut album, which The Diamonds recorded “The Real Enemy” - about the ered while performing at a is a mixture of Reggae and their first song “Girl You’re Too political situation in South Africa, church concert by a talent Rn’B, is entitled “Let’s Make Young” at Dynamic Studios in “Tonight I’m Gonna Take It Easy”, scout to form the group F4E. A Change” and has already 1970. In 1973 they recorded “Idlers’ Cornet” featuring been officially released to the “Shame & Pride” for Rupie , herb song radio and to the general pub- Edwards. It was at this point the “Sensimilla” and the militant lic. Look out for more on this public started to take notice and “Upfront”. talented group of females. by the end of the year everyone For bookings and more infor- in Jamaica was talking about the The Mighty Diamonds are mation you can call their young group with the Motown one of the artists on the Destiny manager Glenroy Stone at: sound. 2 Compilation CD produced by 416-665-0170 or check: Clinton Morgan of Eye One www.f4ee.com. After extensive touring with Records. This CD is a must have Born in Jamaica, Natalee Toots and The Maytals, the so don’t forget to pick up your Graham a.k.a Natty came to Diamonds signed a deal with copy from your local record Canada at the age of 9 years Front Line - the reggae arm of store.

reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 11 SPOTLIGHT ON PRODUCERS/ENGINEERS/PROMOTERS REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S ARTIST WATCH reggae for the last 10 years. Lane. He met a Deejay by the Engineering on such albums as name of Untouchable Chris. Major P’s 1998 Canadian Untouchable Chris used to Reggae Awards DJ of the year deejay in the lane and people track “ Veteran “, Daddy would gather around him. One Rusty’s 1999 Canadian Reggae night, while this activity was Awards song of the year “ taking place, Delroy started Teach Da Youth”, Lazo’s 2000 doing a rendition of the song Juno winning “ Heart and DR. MARSHALL OF “Paper Roses” and the Soul”, as well as Willie Williams response was great. hit album “Part Time Love”. ANCHOR STUDIO Encouraged by the response he SAM WELLER OF Sam has stayed active in the received, each night when SLAMM STUDIO reggae music community. Producer/Recording Chris was performing he would Engineer/Singer - Kingston, sing a few songs, together, they Sam also co-produced Jamaica created a good vibe and they Producer/Recording Lazo’s 2001 Juno Award Engineer/Musician - Toronto, Ontario eventually became friends. Nomination “ Love Is On Your r. Marshall was born Side “ and has recently Don March 18th 1975 in am Weller was born in Dr. Marshall’s entry into produced the album “The St. Andrew, Jamaica. He Canada in the 1960’s. the music business began one S Dreamband featuring Hermina attended St. Andrew Primary, St He started his musical career night when Chris asked him to George”, as well as working on Joseph High & Dunoon by playing the trumpet in public accompany him to Music Works several projects with Jo Jo Technical High. He is a school and began playing Recording studio on Slipe Road. Bennett and occasionally Recording and a performing keyboard in bands during high Chris was going to record a sitting in with the Sattalites artist, a Producer and a Studio school. The first music he song for the Redman (you can find his organ and Engineer. played was blues and soul but International Label. After the piano playing on their latest always listened to reggae at a song was recorded Chris release). Dr. Marshall spent his first introduced him to the Engineer young age. Early Peter Tosh five years living with his mother recordings made a great as a singer and instructed him On top of all this Sam has and father in Kingston and St. impression on him. He soon to sing something for them. been the Coordinator of the Andrew, Jamaica. At first, they began to play reggae. Marshall sang “Paper Roses” Sound Technology Program at lived off Maxfield Avenue and and the engineer was the Toronto Film School in then we moved to Greenwich After attending Art school impressed and recorded it. The Toronto for the past three Farm. When he was about five at OCA in Toronto and song was released and he years. The Sound Technology years of age, his family graduating in the New Media started hanging out at the Program is a post secondary relocated to Waterford in St Arts Program, Sam began studio. diploma program, which Catherine. They lived together touring with many artists. instructs in Recorded Music as a nuclear family until he was Meeting up with Jah-T and The switch from singing to Production, Post-Production about eleven years old. At that Noel Ellis to work with the band engineering: While hanging out Audio as well as Live Sound time, his mother migrated to “Sunforce” he went on to tour at the studio Dr. Marshall met Reinforcement, Broadcast the USA. His mother’s and perform with many well- an engineer by the name of Audio, Forensic Audio and migration took place about the known artists such as The Zelly (Vaughn Facey). He Video Game Audio. same time when he started always invited Marshall into the Mighty Diamonds, Horace attending High School. With his Andy, U-Roy, Glen Washington studio whenever he was Currently Sam is working mother out of the way, the and Miss Louise Bennett to working and introduced him to on another co-production with discipline at home was less name just a few. producers such as Robert Lazo as he is also touring this rigid and he started spending Livingston and Fire House year with Lazo and the time with relatives who were at Returning to Toronto in the Crew et al, some of whom he Dreamband. You can catch the the time living at Pink Lane in 1990’s Sam opened Slamm eventually voiced for. Dreamband live this Thursday Downtown Kingston. His first Productions Recording Studio, (Continued on page 13) March 16th at the Original interest in the music business which has been one of the Motorcycle Lounge. was on one of his visits to Pink city’s top studios specializing in MUSICIANS WANTED TO FORM REGGAE BAND Looking for Dedicated, Mature, Professional, Ambitious and Respectable people (of any age) who are interested in working to make a difference with Reggae Music If you have not played for a long time and would like to start, but not interested (for any reason), this organisation might be an interest to you. Please call Cassius at: 416-710-4676 or email: [email protected] reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 12 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S ARTIST WATCH was the first West Indian combination that grew into a songwriter to be exclusively need for an outlet of signed to EMI/KPM Music expressing what he was going Library, producing reggae through emotionally. He songs for use in film and attempted to make a guitar television productions. sounding instrument out of He was born Lloyd fishing lines and Sardine cans. Seivright in Jamaica in He debuted his singing and 1948, and was raised by playing skills at the New family and friends in Browns Vision’s Home Dedication Town, a hillside village in St. Ceremony. It was not long FLOYD LLOYD - Ann’s parish. TRESON after, that he was given a guitar. He remembers listening to the radio, learning loyd Lloyd is the Floyd stayed in England reson was born in to sing a particular song, then founder and owner for twenty-five years, TMontreal Canada F trying to play it on the guitar. of Tropic Entertainment & establishing himself as a February 18, 1974. Nature had Music became a good escape. Recording Enterprises. After singer-songwriter and music it that he was to be given a Soon after, other children living in England for 25 ticket to escape the cold, to publisher. He hammered out began taking up instruments years, Floyd is currently deals with giants like EMI the Sunny Island of Jamaica, Spanish Town. that were gotten through residing in New York. As a and Warner’s and worked donations, the saxaphone, veteran of the Euro- diligently to resolve Treson says that the trumpet, drums and clarinet. reggae/ska scene, he is authorship and copyright music choose him, and Not long after they became a established as a prolific disputes. He continued aligned itself to grow with his band. Treson was lead vocals singer, composer, and working with his mentors, experiences. From a child, he and guitar. They played producer with hits like the writing for Derrick Morgan, remembered loving music. together for 5 to 6 years. Mighty Diamond’s “Sweet playing with Tommy Always being drawn to where Music literally became a Lady” and The Potato 5’s McCook, touring and it was. He started singing savior to them. Presently, “Big City” and “Jesse recording with Laurel Atkin when he was 10 years old. At Treson is in Toronto and doing Jackson” and Ernest and producing live albums this age, he was in New Vision quite well on the reggae Ranglin’s recently released with Justin Hinds and Rico Children’s Home. Dismayed, music scene. “E.B. @ Noon”. Seivright Rodriguez. hurt and troubled. A serious DR. MARSHALL accomplished enough to started out, he was the Tony Cameron on the Mac Ds work on his own. Throughout singer, the producer and the label and is accompanied by (Continued from page 12) Dr. Marshall’s entire career engineer, but he soon a music video which is as a Studio Engineer, he has realized that in order to be creating a big buzz in the Dr. Marshall was worked with Music fully efficient, he needed a streets and seems to be spending a lot of time in the Works/Anchor Recording, Producer and so he secured heading for the big times. On studio with Zelly and first at the Slipe Road studio the services of Tony Cameron July 24th 2005, the video gradually he started giving where he did his as his Manager/Producer. made it’s entry at #7 on Video him things to do and treated apprenticeship, and now at They are currently working Alley Reggae Top 10 chart him like his apprentice. their current location at on an album which is at an hosted by Suzie Q and aired Marshall became fascinated Windsor Ave. He has worked advanced stage and can be twice weekly on TVJ, one of with the mixing board and with Jamaica’s top completed in six weeks. His Jamaica’s National TV wanted to learn how to producers, musicians, first single with Tony stations, plus Radio Stations operate it. Soljie Hamilton singers and Deejays. He Cameron was “Mama Love” in USA and UK. was the chief engineer at the earned a reputation as one of on his Goldmine label and studio at the time, he the top recording studio was released in May 2004. It Dr. Marshall’s goals and observed his interest in the engineers and many top did quite well to push start objectives are to become a engineering work and offered producers requested his his career and the video went successful singer and to teach him. Dr. Marshall services. He is also a to number three on Hype TV performer with a catalog of gladly accepted the offer. He recipient of International request chart. Marshall’s hits to his credit. The songs put his singing career on hold Awards for his work on other single was “Mr. Right” that he would like to be and voluntarily began his internationally successful on the Loyal Soldier Label. associated with must be apprenticeship with the projects. He has also done This song also received good original, clean, meaningful senior engineers who were work in Outdoor Engineering airplay and did quite well. He and non confrontational. He working at the time. Due to and toured with artistes such also released two videos would also like to assist Marshall’s mannerism, hard as Bunny Wailer and Chaka entitled “Reggae Football” some young aspiring artistes work and dedication, he was Demus and Pliers. (featuring a young Deejay by and musicians in their quest recommended by the the name of Private Eye) and to the top. For more engineers to the Managing After convincing himself “Who’s That Girl”. These information and to book Dr. Director - Mr. Gussie Clarke that he had learned enough videos also received a lot of Marshall as a Producer, and Gussie officially offered engineering to fully direct his rotations. Engineer or Singer call (876) Dr. Marshall an apprentice dreams towards being a 922-9003, (876) 868-9816, position with pay. He took singer, he resumed his His latest release “Hala 876) 384-5703 or E-mail: the opportunity and worked singing career. When he Balu” is a single produced by [email protected] overtime until he was

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orn in orn in he Toronto- he seasoned he rhythmic BKingston, B Jamaica and Tbased Blessed Tgroup of Tjourney began Jamaica, and now raised in Montreal, took home both a professional for Odel when he based in Canada, his the island crooner JUNO Award and musicians, three of started playing first album, Cry For blends the rumble of Urban Music Awards whom are ex Big Sugar traditional Jamaican The Children, was dancehall with the in 2002 for the track members, play high hand-drums at age nominated for a JUNO smooth stylings of “Love” (African energy heavy reggae. seven. He later played Award in 1998. The R&B and soul. His Woman). The smooth- The repertoire ranges in Krakdown, part of second one, River Of sophomore album is voiced singer has from classic roots New York’s punk scene Healing, contains 12 called I Wish, and is opened for Beres reggae to ska, urban at CBGBs. Soon he blazing tracks and a hot mash of rap, Hammond and Shaggy, dancehall and is mainly ventured to Canada, spawned two music reggae and R&B. and he had another hit original with some where he received his videos, “Biggest Part “Perfect”, the set-up with “Empty Barrel” reggae hits. The latest first JUNO Award at Of Me” and “Jahovah.” track, was produced featuring Kardinal CD is Live Up, which 24, for his work with He has opened for by Red One Offishall, which was co-produced by ex Messenjah. His solo such artists as Maxi (Christina Milian, A- earned a 2005 JUNO Big Sugar frontman album showcases his Priest and Buju Teens).Award nod for Reggae Gordie Johnson. talents as a drummer Banton.Congratulations and Recording of the Year. Congratulations T&R. and singer. Congratulations and good luck Carl. Good Luck Blessed. Congratulations Odel. good luck Jah Beng.

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Touring with various many famous artists did in stars has brought him to those days, by way of the Bongo was born and many places all over the Vere John Ambassador raised in Kingston, globe, such as Ghana, Theatre in Trench Town, and particularly in the Trench Nigeria, Switzerland, also the Clancy Eccles Town area, where he grew up Belgium, U.S. and the Opportunity Hour. Bongo around the likes of Bob Caribbean Islands. Of all his Herman has worked for many Marley and the Heptones. It achievements and tours, well-known labels in Jamaica is safe to say that most there was no other including Studio One, reggae artists coming out of experience in which he feels Channel One, Prince Buster, Jamaica has used the more pride, than in April of Rupie Edwards’ All Stars, BONGO HERMAN talented hands of Bongo 1966 when he was selected Duke Reid, , From Jamaica With Love Herman in their music, at to play drums for His Imperial Randy’s, Downbeat and King some point or another. He Majesty, Haile Selassie I, on Tubby’s just to name a few. here is no speech nor has become a mainstay for his official visit to Jamaica. Jamaica’s Master Drummer Tlanguage where artistes who want that Bongo Herman was chosen, is also widely recognized for drums are not heard...or even authentic reggae sound. along with Ras Michael and his featured drumming understood. Over the years he has played the Sons of Negus, and singles such as “Know For I” for a great many local Mystic Revelation to play the “African Breakfast”, “True Master drummer, Bongo superstars including Bob drums at the Airport in Grit”, “Drums of Passion” Herman, has been in the Marley, Bunny Wailer, Peter Kingston for the arrival of His and “External Drums”. Jamaican music industry for Tosh, Rita Marley, Jimmy Majesty, then Emperor of over 42 years. He proudly Cliff, Mighty Diamonds and Ethiopia. Bongo were good states that he did not learn . Even from ‘back in friends with Philmore how to play the drums the day’, his expert Alvaranga, Douglas Mack and REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S “LIVE SHOW” REVIEW share in what the promoters to go bare foot in this cold. I Muta, more Muta, bring him dubbed in their press release got my answer from a line in back”. “a double dose of his poem “it no good fi stay consciousness”. The ina wite man country too The Abyssinians on their temperature outside was -14 long”. The crowd roared second trip to the city but that was in stark contrast when he recited “This Poem” brought the house down and to the heat generating energy and then erupted when he took the audience on a inside the venue. It quickly said “we start to shuffle the journey that spans some 30 became evident that the feathers now... what is the years of unforgettable Rasta JAH MIX’S BLACK essence of Kingston Jamaica purpose of coming here if not music. They started with HISTORY ROOTS & fueled by the sounds of to shuffle some feathers”. “The Good Lord”, brought the Africa were alive and well in He spoke of the family unit faithful “Forward to Zion” CULTURE SHOW the house. and it’s importance and introduced Americ with “Y By Tayo Adonijah warned that the Christian Mas Gan” and ended with The supporting cast of concept of woman is one that “Satta Massagana”. Their n Sunday February local talents, Humble, Odel is deeply flawed. After all, beautiful harmonic voices O26th, The Opera (fresh from a 2 city tour of how could all the world’s sounded just like the House was transformed from Southern California and a historical and modern day recording. The prophetic merely a live music venue Juno award nomination) and problems have been caused stance of Bernard Collins, into an epicenter for roots, Iqulah the Rasta ambassador, by a woman who ate a fruit in Donald Manning and David culture and the spiritual wasted no time ensuring that a garden? Morrison gave the feeling of a quest. For those who have their presence was felt. The trinity of oneness. Black embarked on a path towards night however belonged to The comfort zone was all History Roots & Culture show a Rasta spiritual journey as . He was able to but broken when he spoke of was indeed something well as those simply trying to educate, entertain and Jesus, saying “we don’t deal magical. Special shout goes find their way, this was a challenge with just his voice, with Jesus around here”. to the promoters of the show crucial step towards self- his poems, a mic and a Armed with plausible for paying attention to the enlightenment. It was a wealth of personal reasoning and historical facts time. After all Monday is the pleasant surprise to see the experience. Despite his in tow, it made some in the day that slavery starts all faithful gathered in Kingly appearance and audience positively squirm, over again. considerable numbers to commanding voice I kept nonetheless after one encore wondering how he manages there were shouts for “more reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 16 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT cally every radio station in tival in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Canada. Her roots run deep Africa. POP-UP in Jamaica’s reggae industry as she recorded the debut Nana is a first class per- single “Till I Kiss You” on the former, a powerful, emotional Coxone Label in 1977. balladeer, and a classic reg- gae singer with a bluesy R&B On par with reggae’s style. Her latest single leading women like Marcia “Promise Land” was released Griffiths, Rita Marley, and in August and her eagerly newcomer Diana King, awaited album was released Nana’s career has been lit- in 2003. NANA MCLEAN tered with numerous awards, nominations, presentations In 1979 she released GEORGE NOOKS RELEASES NEW and recognition from such “Dream of Life”, in 1987 GOSPEL CD organisations as the “Single Girl”, in 1988 “Take eorge Nooks’ song Canadian Black Music Me Higher”, “Till I Kiss You”, G“God Is Standing By” seems to be the anthem on Canada’s Reggae Diva, Association and the “Whole Lot of Loving” and everyone’s lips at the Nana McLean, soulful lady, Canadian Juno Awards. Her “Turn Me On”, in 1989 moment. Singer George wonderfully rousing voice, a album “Nana McLean “Modern Day Romance” and Nooks is no stranger to prolific writer and a captivat- Collector’s Series” produced “Hold It Down With Your having hit songs. In fact he ing musical artist. These by ace Jamaican Producer Love”, in 1991 “Nana’s did it under two different descriptions fit Canada’s Donavan Germain, won the Medley”, in 1992 “Ever names! He held the top spot Reggae Diva. In 1979, Nana 1997 JUNO for Best Reggae Ready” and “Angel In The as Prince Mohammed with McLean burst to national Recording. Last fall Nana Morning”, in 1996 “Nana “Forty Leg” and George prominence with her debut appeared in a 90 minutes McLean - Collectors Series” Nooks with “Tribal War”. album for A&M Records world premier concert on and in 1999 “Only love”. Look out for George at the “Dream of Life”. Her 1980 Bravo television and in Look out for Nana on the Mother’s Day Dinner & Dance country bluesy “Georgia December represented Mother’s Day Dinner and on May 14th, 2006 presented Eyes” was played on practi- Canada at a world music fes- Show on May 14, 2006. by Eagleforce Entertainment. THE ETHIPOIAN pendent, has maintained her special link with the Egyptian ABUNA TEWAHEDO Coptic church at Alexandria. YESEHAQ CHURCH It adheres strictly to the doc- (An Integrally African Church) trine that confesses the One Written by Archbishop Yesehaq Nature of Our Lord Jesus and In blessed memory of thus refused to conform to our dearly departed - the teachings at the Council His Eminence Abuna he Ethiopian of Chalcedon in A.D. 451. Yesehaq Mandefro - TTewahedo Church is Since the controversy at the Archbishop of the an indigenous and integral council, the church has Ethiopian Orthodox church of Africa. It is one of retained its faith, its ancient Tewahedo Church in the oldest churches in the traditions and customs, and the Western world, if not the oldest and is its way of life. Hemisphere and South one of the founder members Africa. July 27, 1933 - of the World Council of It is in full communion December 29, 2005. Churches and has branches with the Egyptian Coptic Gone to rest in the in other parts of the world, church, the Syrian Orthodox Orthodox Faith. May such as Jerusalem, Sudan, church, the Church of his soul rest in the the United States or America, Malabar in Indian, and the everlasting life of the Virgin Islands of the Armenian Orthodox church. Jesus Christ our Lord. United States, Canada The church also maintains Amen. Jamaica, Trinidad and friendly relations with many Tobago, Guyana, Bermuda, other Christian churches. England, Saint Kitts, Djibouti, Protestant missionaries have Kenya and West Germany. been allowed into the country Ethiopian Orthodox Church Approximately 75 percent of since the reign of Menelik II, the Ethiopian population whereas during the reign of belongs to the church. The Emperors Theodore Liturgical Service: Sundays at 8:30 a.m. remaining portion can be (Tewodros) (1838) and Social Fridays: 9:00 p.m. divided among other Yohannes (1886), they were Christian denominations and not allowed. Sacrament Classes Muslims and the Falashas. (Continued in the June 2006 Office: 416.248-2835 The church, though inde- issue of ReggaeXclusive).

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he musical career of nternationally acclaimed, eroy “Artist” Brown is the inging Melody began TGlenroy Washington, IGrammy-nominated L2004 JUNO winner, for the Shis career in 1987 singer, songwriter and singer, songwriter and producer, song “Rent-A-Tile, composed by recording with at drummer, personifies the Freddie McGregor, has been “Artist” and produced by Sly and the producer’s Waterhouse cliché - “The race is not for moving people with his con- Robbie. He is a product of the studio. Melody enjoyed the swift, but for those who scious lyrics for over 40 years. musical bastion of West Kingston, success with the release of can endure”. The triumph of Equally at home in lovers rock or Jamaica. He is also the recipient of “Tie Me” that led to releases Glen Washington’s roots & culture, this unstop- several musical awards which with various producers endurance has been 25 pable wonder boasts many hits includes the Black Music Award, including , Bobby years in the making. Like like Push Come to Shove, Africa Canadian Reggae Music Awards, Digital and Steely and Clevie. most successful artists, Here I Come, Just Don’t Want to and The Bob Marley Memorial Notable hits were the Washington evolved from Be Lonely, I Was Born A Winner, Award. “Artist” has released three evocative “Turn Down The humble beginnings. Born in Guantanamera, his signature albums and several singles. He is Light” and the enchanting the parish of Clarendon, Big Ship and Lock Dem’ Down also an accomplished bass player, “You Bring Me Joy”. By 1990 Jamaica he is currently one and Bangarang, both chart top- guitarist, song writer and the singer had established his of the most in demand artist ping #1 hits from his latest producer. Most of all, Leroy international career by in reggae music; this has album - Comin’ in Tough. “Artist” Brown is a stage performing at Japan Splash. come after many years of performer. Acknowledging his newfound In 1975, Freddie’s musi- recording and waiting in the following he recorded, cal and lyrical content changed wings. In 1997, he released The first string of awards “Sionara in Tokyo” in with a strong slant towards his debut album ‘Brother To began with a Black Music Award Japanese, that led to a lyrics of social consciousness Brother’ and, to date, has for the top selling single, “Gypsy” recording contract with Sony with tunes like Mark of the released 10 albums. Fans in 1982. The tune remains one of Records in Japan. Beast, I Am A Rasta and reggae and critics alike say there is Brown’s most requested to date classic Bobby Babylon. In 1977 not one bad song in his during live performance. “Artist” Melody maintained his Freddie released his long await- catalog. went on to record such hits as popularity among the ed album Mr. McGregor. This Prayer of Peace, Colour Barrier, Jamaican community and in album marked a major mile- After a short hiatus Face-to-Face, Nice and Slow and 1996 he released “Someone stone in his stellar career and in from performing; in You Got what it Takes. In 1997 The To Love”. He followed the hit 1981 his tune Big Ship became 1997, Washington once Canadian Recording Arts Industry with “Let It Flow” and “Sound one of reggae’s biggest hits, again pursued his solo nominated “Artist” for a JUNO Boy Dubplate”, a combination earning him a permanent place singing career by doing some award for the album Nice and with (“Set You in reggae music history. recording sessions for Studio Slow. He was also nominated for Free”) and a cover version of One’s, famed Producer In 1989, Freddie launched another JUNO in 2003 for the hit the UK pop band “Take That Clement Dodd. However, it his own record label Big Ship. song, Heartache. It was featured Back For Good” re-titled “Want was a year later while To date, Big Ship has produced on Big People Music Vol. 9 on the You Back”. recording for Producers several reggae artists. His Jet Star Label (# 1 Reggae Lloyd Campbell & Jason album entitled Anything For You distributor in Europe). The latter hit led to Sterling, that Washington hit was nominated for a Grammy. Melody being recruited to join with the classic album “Next On August 8, 2003, Jamaica’s Leroy “Artist” Brown has the group L.U.S.T. The line-up To You.” It was marketed by Prime Minister, P.J. Patterson performed with industry icons also comprised Lukie D, Tony VP Records and featured the honored Freddie with the presti- throughout North America and the Curtis and Thriller U, all of hit song “Kindness for gious Jamaican Order of Caribbean. He is an original in the whom had established Weakness. With the release Distinction in recognition of his music industry that is still churning successful careers as soloists. of over forty singles and contribution to Jamaica’s music out hits and winning over fans While performing with L.U.S.T., eleven albums in four years, and culture and Harlem’s from generation to generation Melody concurrently Washington has established famous Apollo Theater saluted from all over the world. Leroy is maintained his solo career. himself as not only a singer Freddie with the honor of being included on the Destiny 2 Singing Melody is one of the but, also as a gifted an Apollo Living Legend. Compilation CD produced by artists included on the Destiny songwriter who penned his Clinton Morgan of Eye One 2 Compilation CD in stores own songs. Records. everywhere.

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1. MOMENTS TRESON ReggaeMania - Ron Nelson CKLN 88.1 FM 2. BETTA MUS COME STEELE FEAT. ISUS Rebel Music - DJ Chocolate CKLN 88.1 FM 3. RECTIFY TASHA T Musical Triangle - Milton Blake CKLN 88.1 FM 4. REGGAE TIME BLESSED 5. SHE DON’T LOVE ME ANYMORE SPIDA Delroy G Showcase -Delroy G CHRY 105.5 FM 6. MEDITATION KIMBERLY Mix Supreme - Delroy Sterling CHRY 105.5 FM 7. CRAZY WORLD HUMBLE & DEMOLITION MAN Zion Train - Natty B & Bigga CHRY 105.5 FM 8. BIGGEST PART OF ME JAH BENG 9. COLOR BARRIER LEROY BROWN Radio Dubplate - Richard, Janet, Banky CHRY105.5 FM 10. PRAISE HIM WILLI WILLIAMS Positive Vibrations - King David CHRY 105.5 FM

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Garfield uther always had a love they are involved in two Russell (GRuss) is a long time XCURSION for broadcasting. In monthlies. Dubwize is a Pub L programming associate. He Jamaica as an Education Officer Night at The Embassy (223 produces the Current ersion Xcursion a.k.a. of the Ministry of Education, he Augusta), where the decks are Affairs/Information sharing Sassa’le and Aram produced and presented V opened to all dub selectors segment, as well as doubles as Scaram continue to break programmes for the Education and collectors. Their big event engineer for the ever-popular boundaries and concepts in Broadcasting Service, EBS. He is Dub & Beyond, which “Gold Finger Selections” as well pushing the music they love freelanced at the Jamaica happens the first Saturday of as for The Classic Review ‘dub’. Their radio program, Broadcasting Corporation, JBC, each month and is broadcast segment. Another important now 10 years strong on CKLN and the Jamaica Information live-to-air during their radio member of The Crucible Team is 88.1 FM has established itself Service, JIS. A friend, Klive show. This series, now in it’s Anthony Turner who works out in the community and Walker, told him that CHRY was 3rd year at Andy Pool Hall, has of New York. From time to time internationally, as a source for accepting proposals for seen the likes of Bristol’s Rob he joins the programme live from new and old, and programming, so he wrote and Smith (Smith & Mighty) and New York or wherever else he is, for pushing new and exciting submitted one for the San Fransisco’s jJ.Boogie (Om to bring The Crucible audience Canadian sounds. programme Caribbean Crucible. Records). It is also the home up-to-date on entertainment At the interview he told the team for the ‘Unplugged & news from around the world. As producers VX released what he perceived the need of Homegrown’ session’s where Probably the most important their debut album Radio in the peoples of the Caribbean to local artists are interviewed segment to have been added to December 2004, pushing their be. They accepted his proposal and perform during the radio The Crucible is The 7 O’clock or signature new dub sound and for a programme that would show. To date they have Thereabouts G-Spot. This featuring several talented provide some news from the featured Odel Johnson, segment affectionately called Toronto based vocalists and Caribbean, great music, Treson, Undadogs, Rich The G-Spot is one in which a text musicians. This record was interviews and good social Brown, J. Fly, Dubmatix and is read from the Bible and gospel well received locally and commentary. Chris Bottomley. Dub & music is played. People nationally, which led to a live Beyond was the launching pad questioned whether it was taping on CBC’s Arts and He volunteers for two main for their radio album, and the sacrilegious to embed such a Cultures show “Zed TV”. It reasons. He believes there is a Treson meets VXsingle. feature in the middle of a reggae also charted on CBC’s Galaxie need in our community for programme. Times have Radio, and CKLN 88.1 FM programming of that quality and Look and listen out for changed, The G-Spot has now (Toronto, Canada). Four songs because he enjoys doing The version xcursion as they take become the all-time favourite were also added to DMX Crucible. His reasons for their sound to radio and dance segment on The Crucible and (Satellite Radio Network) volunteering at CHRY doing this floors worldwide. You can gospel music is also becoming reggae station. programme for over 15 years, listen to Version Xcursion on popular content on other has evolved. There was a time Saturdays 8-10 pm (Eastern programmes. Internationally, the when the emphasis in the music Standard Time) on CKLN 88.1 release of their single ‘Rock Da played was mainly from outside FM in Toronto, Canada or visit As a programmer one of Dub’ on Nick Holder’s label Canada, as the programme www.versionxcursion.com Luther’s great joys is the DNH, has led to licensing the gained popularity and as the [email protected] response he gets from listeners. song to two compilations, community needs changed the He has been raked over the focus shifted to from outside to coals for talking in the music, inside. A higher percentage of spoiling it for people who want Canadian content was played. to record instead of purchase Canadian artists were vigorously but the calls and comments of encouraged to improve the appreciation out-weigh the quality of their material so that negative comments. Luther they would be played on The believes that he is truly blessed Crucible. The quality of the to be able to do two things that available Canadian content he truly enjoys, being a improved to the point where, on programmer at CHRY and being occasions, the entire a school Principal here in programme can and have been Toronto.

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LUKIE D. BUSH RAT ATLANTA TOP 20 REGGAE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 25 2005 89.3 fm WRFG RADIO - WORLD PARTY - HOST - JASON SKYWALKER

1. FANTON MOJAH 11. BUJU BANTON Title: “THANKS & PRAISES” Title: “RASTA REVOLUTION” Label: Don Corleon/Greensleeves Label: Lion Of Judah Lukie D is one of the artists Bush Rat is no stranger to included on the Destiny 2 CD the reggae music scene. He 2. JAH CURE compilation produced by has been releasing records Title: “WHAT WILL IT TAKE” 12. SEAN PAUL and performing for quite a Label: Purple Skunk Title: “NEVER GONNA BE THE Clinton Morgan of Eye One SAME” Records. This CD is a must few years now while creating 3. JAH CURE Label: Don Corleone/Atlantic have and is in stores a great impact. Watch out Title: “THESE ARE THE TIMES” everywhere. for Bush Rat in 2006. Label: Don Corleone 13. RICHIE SPICE Title: “RIGHTEOUS YOUTHS” TASHA T. SAMPLE 4. MORGAN HERITAGE Label: Fifth Element/VP Title: “HOW COME” KING Label: Don Corleon/In The 14. BABY CHAM Streetz/VP Title “GHETTO STORY” Lable: Madhouse 5. BOB MARLEY Title: “SLOGAN” 15. WAYNE MARSHALL/ALAINE Tasha T is creating quite a Eversince his entrance on Label: Tuff Gong/Universal Title: “DYING FOR A CAUSE” stir with her song Retify the Reggae music scene, Label: Purple Skunk which is included on the Sample King has been in 6. JUNIOR KELLY Destiny 2 CD compilation demand by promoters Title: “RECEIVE” 16. produced by Eye One everywhere. This energetic Label: VP/Altafaan/Downsounds/ Title: “LOVE AND AFFECTION” Greensleeves Label: Purple Skunk Records. The song is deejay has been working currently on the Resi Top 10 extensively promoting 7. DAMIAN JR GONG MARLEY 17. GYPTIAN and on Galaxy Reggae himself and releasing songs. Title: “THERE FOR YOU” Title: “MAMA” Canadian Top 10. Nuff respect, Sample. Label: Tuff Gong/Universal LABEL: No Doubt/Greensleeves ANTHONY B. LEXXUS 8. SASHA FEAT. 18. YELLOW MAN Title: “WE HAVE GOT LOVE” Title: “ORPHAN” Label: EMG/VP Label: Mad House

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r LANDO a ohn Beckles, aka Las ranklyn Cean Royal aka M From Jamaica With Love JMohican was born on FSqually Blesso was born and raised in Alman Town, August 22 1975 in New orn Anthony Singh on Kingston Jamaica. He recently Amsterdam, Berbice, Guyana. October 4, 1966 in B released his demo CD entitled: His father Edgar Beckles, who Papine, St. Andrew, Moses I “Suspence Chapter One”. performed for their carnival later became one of the Squally migrated to Canada at year after year, was his founders of David House. age fourteen and has been biggest inspiration. His father Moses I and Capleton going back and forth to was the one that gave him the collaborated in such songs as Jamaica and other countries. pseudonym of Las Mohican. “Crazy Look”, “People of the He wanted to establish the World”, “Fire is Burning” and reggae music on a different Las Mohican began “Ganja”. Moses I has been level to the Canadian public. recording in 1999 and have touring the U.S.A and Europe Reggae music has came a long since worked with for the past four years as an way and he really liked the organizations such as opening act for Capleton and BLACK WOMAN movement of the up coming Inspired Productions, Picture . In 2003, Moses I Written By Mark ‘solo’ this Productions of Linden, reggae artists. Cort/Performed by Akilah Cort released his album entitled Byron Lee and the “More Than A Dream” in Squally started doing Dragonaires and Bless the Europe by Next Music and V1 Oh mother of kings and reggae music at the tender age Youths. Inspired by Garnett Records Label. queens, Silk, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, of seven, rhyming in front of Warriors and people of all people on his Avenue in Jimmy Cliff and Gregory Born on September 22, nations Jamaica and everyone used to Issacs to go forth and produce 1991, Orlando Singh aka Jah Only you can be compared with say he will be a reggae star one positive messages through Lando went to school from nature day. He never stopped doing it, his music. New Providence Primary to Giving rise to gods’ creations because its his passion. He Norman Manley High. As one Las Mohican have wrote his first song when he So proud of the youngest artists in worked with artist like Beenie was ten years old on a piece of So strong David House, Jah Lando cardboard with a pencil. He Even when the fight seems so Man, Juno award winner started out at the tender age just loves to perform in front of long Sonia Collymore, Donna of 6 doing his first stage show. an audience. Makeda, Prince Everald, Jah Lando’s talent has taken Oh mother of kings and queens Korexion, Shadrock, E. Baker, him all over the Jamaica and Squally Blesso opened for Warriors and people of all Satta Fyah, Sampaloo, Silver abroad to Costa Rica, St. I Wayne twice when he came to nations Cat, Kirk Davis a.k.a. (Little Kitts, Miami, Orlando, New Canada. He also opened for Only you can be compared with Kirk), Humble, Otis I, Ricky York Carifest, Rebel Salute, Anthony Malvo. He was the nature Ten (Shotta), Lorraine Reid, White River Jam Jam and St. only reggae artist to perform at Giving rise to gods’ creations Blackchild, Django and Mary Mi Come From Show. Demolition Man of the UK. the Weston Lions Fair in Toronto in summer 2005. He Slavery came Moses I and Jah Lando was also the only reggae artist Many were slain He is currently working released their first “Father & on the #1DVD in Toronto But around the world on his debut album “Praising Son” combination entitled You rise again and again (RAPSHEET DVD). He also Jah” with Dj Slamz’s Inspired “Girl Sexy” on the Trailer Head performed alongside Treson at Productions and is scheduled Rhythm, which was created And now they ask the Motorcycle Café in to release a single in 2006 and by Moses I himself. Look out Who you are downtown Toronto. In album release in the fall of for more to come from this Just say... December 2005, he was on 2006. Watch out for the dynamic duo. For more tour with the Rapsheet dvd in Phenomena Musical information and bookings An African princess Cambridge, London, Hamilton, revelation of positive and contact Livon Productions at: Shining brighter Kitchener and Windsor. He informative music. Music for 876-702-4756 or 876-367- Than the brightest stars. also performed on Jamaica day the edification of the youths, 0484 or email: in 1999. Squally has a story to while enlightening the world. [email protected] Rating: ******* tell through reggae music.

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