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pg 4: Rich Kid is “Heading to the Top” pg 5: JuLion’s Views pg 6: The 21st Annual Canadian Reggae Music Awards; EOC Fundraiser; Reggae Artist’s Recovery a Miracle; Rich Kid’s Hot New Single “Ghetto Love” Is Getting A Lot Of Love From the Fans pg 7: 6th Annual Empress Menen Conference in Ghana March 21-25 2007; Blessed’s New Album; Publisher: Layout & Design: pg 8: Pluggy Satchmo; Sharon “Niceness” Shaw; Ras Fiery reggaeXclusive Paul Murton from pg 9: Marcia English; Slingy; Andrea Mills; Deborah Alison Publications dbsduplication.com pg 10: Roots, Rock, Reggae Celebrating An Evening For Ibo & Kindread; 416-287-1335 Steele Debuts on Jamaica’s Music Charts; Edmonton’s Reggae All rights reserved. Photographers: No part of this publication Empress Ranks #2 Across Canada may be reproduced or transmitted Halina T. 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Di-Lallo ReggaeXclusive is published Up on the Reggae Scene; JuLion every quarter. 2007 Issues: pg 24: Fire Chess; Lady Ann; JoJoe; Lindo P Sophia “Iyamtheiah” Daniel March, June, September & pg 25: Kenny B; Anla; Richie Stephens Interiew cont’d Sweet Marie December REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S ARTIST WATCH lyrics and versatile styles of working with “Anchor Cappadanna of the Wu-Tang music; both Urban Reggae and Recording Studios”, “E55 Clan to name a few. “Rich Kid” Dancehall. “Rich Kid” was Production Records” and is an entertainer who racked inspired by “Lieutenant “Stumpy Production Records” up more air miles than many Stitchie’ who further in Jamaica. Also “The Lair corporate flyers. Working in influenced and urged him to Recording Studios”, “Explorer England, Jamaica, U.S.A, continue his education while Recording Studios”, “Slamm Portugal and Canada has pursuing a career in the Productions”, “Iguana inspired him to work on his entertainment business. “Rich Recordings” and Eagle Force debut album entitled “Heading Kid” migrated to the U.S., Entertainment’s “Eye One To The Top” that shows the where he attended school for Records” in Canada. He took many different aspects of three years, then later moved his talent to the next level by where he is coming from and to Canada and later became a releasing two debut singles in where he is going musically. citizen. Remembering the 2004 “Freaky Freaky Ting” and Even though every song has an RICH KID IS advice of his mentors “Rich “Penny for my Touch” on the equal level of likeness, special “HEADING TO THE Kid” completed his education C&G Promotion Label. He attention is paid to songs such in Network Administration, later released the single for as “Ghetto Love,” “Life’s TOP” Political Science, World History the song “In The Mix”, which Worth” and “Searching” which and Theology. won him the Toronto features many R&B flavors to ich Kid, Canadian based International Reggae Music be released on Eye One Rentertainer born Focused on fulfilling his Award for “Best Video”. Record Label with the videos “Richard Williams” was raised dreams, he turned his in the works. Rich Kid has a in Portmore, Jamaica and is attention to forming an Throughout this time “Rich unique personality which is serious about the business of affiliation with “Nite Starr” Kid” has been sharing the extraordinary, extravagant and Music, Arts, Entertainment, Sound System performing at local and international stage will captivate all ages with Film, Sports, Children, parties, weddings, stage with many international artists charm and universal appeal. Philanthropy and life. “Rich shows and other special such as Buju Banton, Contact Sandi Destonis at: Kid” lives by the motto: “Live events. From 2004 to present, Capleton, Beenie Man, Admiral 647-998-5807 or email: life to the fullest, love what you he injected his energy into Bailey, Singing Melody, [email protected]. do and do what you do best”. recording by showcasing his Professor Nuts, Wayne His passion for life is lyrical prowess and versatility Wonder, Fab 5, and characterized throughout his reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.reggaexclusive.com --- Phone: 416-287-1335 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 4 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S VIEWS opportunities for Canadian Canadian reggae music radio personalities did not reggae music and how to consistently showing support. show at the festival in 2004 properly address or change The King Turbo crew. CIUT, as and the opportunity presented that situation. One of my well as Ron Nelson, CKLN itself for me to fill their MC frustrations and queries to her 88.1fm for their pushing of spots on the festival. It initially was the lack of a Canadian Canadian based artists within was a couple intros the first reggae chart. So many radio their circles, Leo Cripps in day but the festival personalities, so many shows, Calgary playing many all- Spokesperson and Host invited so many spins, and so many Canadian shows selling and me to do more over the JULION’S VIEWS years and to my knowledge promoting the music. Natty B remainder of the weekend. there has NEVER been an of CHRY 105.5fm, who not only ne more quarter passes agreed up, nationally plays the music but promotes a Q. CHRY 105.5, how long Oby as Canadian Reggae supported reggae chart. Some Canadian reggae chart. on air, how you came up with continues its journey into more have tried separately at the idea for an ALL Canadian and more Canadian homes different times, but nothing on As we propel into the 21st show… infiltrating more musical a collective basis. How does century we need a greater A. I have been on air with pallets, encouraging possible the rest of the world take us push by many of these CHRY since 2003. I started on sales opportunities. In the last seriously if we don’t do it volunteers, to be single Caribbean Crucible with issue, I took the time to focus ourselves? A chart indicates minded in their approach to Luther Brown, G-Russ and on a negative that continues to that there is something going selling Canadian. There may Tipper then joined Cool stunt this ‘industry’ in our on and that we think be a bit of resistance now, but Runnings with Sir B. I started collective inefficiency to sell something of the music, so we in time they will see the filling in a TBA spot Mondays in Canadian reggae music on a take the time to chart it. It opportunities that will open for the latter part of 2004. In 2005 consistent basis. Some folks tells interested fans which all of us. As I continued to the spot was given to Rebel took great offense to the words songs and which artists are hot write, I thought it best that Vibez and starting this year we written, but truth be told, it’s at the time and which tunes to Carrie answered some changed our content which all good with me if folks don’t buy. It tells foreign DJs which questions and with those was 70% Canadian and 30% share my vision or opinions in artists to contact! It creates answers, would shed a little International to 100% an environment where there is interest for the artists who light on her credentials as well Canadian Content. Strictly limited growth of our genre. It wish to rise on the charts. It as what she is all about, and a Homegrown as I like to refer to does show that we are not on increases the quality of the chance for you the it. The idea is merely that of the same page, so there is musical production and reader/listener to aid in her representing your own talent. definitely room for growth. delivery. IT GROWS AN continued growth if you wish Canada has a massive wealth INDUSTRY! to see further ‘upliftment’ of of talented artists and Many of those who took the Canadian reggae scene. musicians in our reggae offense completely missed the Carrie went on to tell me industry that aren’t getting the point! The one who did not that there will be national Q. Rhythm365.com’s amount of airplay it takes to miss the point was Carrie chart in the works and will be relationship with you... “BUSS” an artist. There are Mullings – CHRY 105.5fm, happening in January of 2008 A. I was introduced to many reggae shows on CHRY’s Monday mornings 10:00am – and that she and a few of the www.rhythm365.com thru King station but there wasn’t a 12:00pm, the only Canadian personalities were in talks David while co-hosting with Canadian Reggae show, so I reggae show that boasts about the chart for some time. him on his show Positive guess you can say I was filling playing 100% Canadian That made me smile! Special Vibrations that airs Fridays 10 a void. Rebel Vibez has been reggae. And she does! When mention has to go out to a.m. - 12 p.m. On July 29th, broadcasting 5 hour shows on the lynch mob was called to Galaxie internet radio with 2005 Tony Williams and crew the holidays for 2 years now. I rise against my words, Carrie Steve Neale’s assistance has came to Canada to showcase would love to do a 5 hour stood firm and refused to been charting Canadian Canadian Talent and broadcast weekly! Rebel Vibez participate in the hanging of reggae for a time now and to rhythm365 DJs along with King is not the first to provide the truth. When I asked her get that info just check out David and myself at Club listeners with 5 hour why she didn’t get involved www.canadianreggaeworld.co Paradise. While in Canada Mr. broadcasts of Canadian with criticism of my words, she m/Galaxie-2007-09.htm as we Williams heard a recording of Reggae; King David did it shocked me with her put up that chart as Steve the Monday morning fill-in spot before I did. You know King response… She said, “You are sends them and to find out I was doing that I started David was the first person to right, I don’t do enough… more about Galaxie check out calling “Rebel Vibez”. The share his stage with me? King There are so many artists www.galaxie.ca. Before I go on “Singers in the Neighborhood” David was master of music that I don’t have, many I to sing Carrie’s praises any segment had him interested ceremonies at Steele’s don’t know and who doesn’t further I pay great respect to and with very little discussion I Uncorrupted CD Launch and know of me… More needs to D.B. Hawkes, formerly of CIUT was linked up to a simulcast he handed me the microphone be done!” In case you forgot 89.5fm, who propelled many with www.rhythm365.com. We and encouraged me to go on the three or so sentences live acts to notoriety at his own have been running the link for stage and introduce an artist. I before, Carrie Mullings plays personal cost. Much respect 28 months now. Thank you remember shaking and King 100% Canadian reggae. to Patrick Roots, of CIUT Tony Williams! David telling me not to be 89.5fm, who has always nervous I could do it and I did. As our conversation opened his show to any Q. Relationship and work Thanks King David!! continued, we were speaking progressive thinking artist to with Montreal Reggae the same language. We are / push themselves as well as to Festival... Q. Why continue with an All were addressing the same me personally giving CRW A. My relationship began Canadian show? Is it popular? issues of lack of sales weekly spots to promote when two of Toronto’s invited (Continued on page 12)

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With the Makeda, Roger B, Sister CANADIAN Ibo and his backing band, release of “Ghetto Love” on Barbara, Django on Pan and Kindread, were on their way to November16th, the A-list Disc REGGAE MUSIC many more. There will also be play at Calgary’s reggae festi- Jockeys are both on Irie FM a cultural market for the holi- AWARDS val after a gig in Regina when and Hot 102 FM playing this day season and an authentic the crash happened. Three single on heavy rotation. The Caribbean dinner. ue to the continuous members of Kindread were video shoot for ‘“Ghetto Love” requests from fans of also seriously hurt, while a will take place on December D Dress code is formal and reggae music across the globe fifth band mate and a solo 22nd, 2007. Anyone interest- the doors will be open from we are pleased to announce artist riding with the band ed in being a part of the mak- 5:30pm, dinner is at 6:00pm that the presentation of The escaped with cuts and bruis- ing of the “Ghetto Love” music and showtime is at 7:00pm. Canadian Reggae Music es. The cause of the collision video can link CG Records at: Donations are: $20 in advance Awards will resume in March is still under investigation by [email protected]. and $25 at the door. For more 2008. The Awards presenta- the RCMP. Prior to striking out information call: 416-248- tion will be held on Sunday on his own, Ibo was a longtime Steady finding its way on 2835 or 416-762-7747. This is March 30, 2008 and will be member of the Calgary band the radio airwaves in Toronto, a presentation by the Women’s preceded by a showcase of the Strugglah. He has toured and you are sure to hear “Ghetto Guild Society of the Ethiopian nominees and guests on opened for reggae legends like Love” on your favorite radio Orthodox Church (Medane Saturday March 15, 2008. Both the Wailers and Jimmy Cliff. stations such as CHRY 105.5 Alem). events will be held in the main Ibo also contributed music to FM, CUIT 89.5 FM, CKLN 88.1 ballroom of the Beautiful Photo by: Brian Charlton what is believed to be the first FM and FLOW 93.5 FM along Jamaican Canadian Centre Canadian reggae compilation, with a slew of Internet radio. located at 995 Arrow Road in which came out earlier this Released on the C&G Toronto, Ontario. year. More than half the pro- Promotions Record Label and ceeds from sales of the $25 produced by Glenford “Hulk” If you have released a reg- disk are going toward helping March with associate produc- gae and/or soca or calypso Ibo and his band mates er Michael “Q” Nugent along recording including gospel in through their recuperation and with backing musicians 2007 in Canada, please send rehabilitation. Another friend Jazzwad and Worm, who all two copies along with a biog- of Ibo’s said it’s not yet known came together once again to REGGAE ARTIST’S RECOV- raphy before December 31, how quickly and to what create the high tempo rhythm ERY FROM ACCIDENT A ‘MIR- 2007 to: extent he’ll regain all his facul- called “Ghetto Hype”. Created ACLE’! MUSICIAN STILL IN The Canadian Reggae ties. The friend, speaking on in Toronto at Explorer HOSPITAL AFTER AUG. 18 Music Awards, P.O. Box condition of anonymity, said Recording Studio, this rhythm CAR CRASH 59176, 7205 Goreway Dr., Ibo is facing between three is attracting a lot of artists By: Jason van Rassel, Calgary Mississauga, Ontario, L4T-4J1. Herald. (Published: Tuesday, and six months of rehabilita- both locally and international- November 20, 2007) tion. “He’s come really far, ly. A list of nominations will be he’s walking and he’s up doing released on January 28th, Members of a local reggae physiotherapy,” she said. The single “Ghetto Love” 2008 and will cover from band seriously hurt in a high- [email protected] portrays the every day life of January 1, 2007 to December way rollover three months ago west.com. © The Calgary love, intimacy and affairs at a 31, 2007 inclusive. Please are slowly recovering, with a Herald 2007. hard-core level. Full of hype check the website frequently little help from their friends. and enthusiasm, this song is for more information. Time In the immediate days follow- RICH KID’S HOT sure to be an ear-opener for all and place will be announced in ing the Aug. 18 crash, friends demographics. The video is in advance. To receive more weren’t sure whether Ibo NEW SINGLE the works which will propel information you may write to would live or die. He suffered “GHETTO LOVE” IS this song to the next level. For the CRMA at the above critical spinal and head further information on the address or call (905) 270- injuries when the van carrying GETTING A LOT OF making of the video check out 8675. To advertise in the 2008 him and five other musicians LOVE FROM THE Rich Kid’s website at: program, posters or flyers call: left the Trans-Canada Highway myspace.com/richkid1richkid (905) 270-8675 or E-mail win- near Brooks and rolled. Ibo, FANS! and be sure to be a partici- [email protected]. Thank you for 44, remains in a Calgary hospi- By Marvelyn Spence pant. your continued support of the tal, but doctors recently Annual Canadian Reggae removed a surgical “halo” he hot new single Music Awards. immobilizing his head, and he T“Ghetto Love” from the is walking and talking. It’s album “Heading to the Top” by incredible how well he’s doing, Rich Kid feat. R&B singing

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23rd of April, 1967. After the everyone will love. Please spreading the words of death of my father, my Mom, contact Sharon at: 647-828- Rastafari”. Ras Fiery’s brother, two nephews and I 7852 for your wedding, prophecy was fulfilled in 1995 migrated to Toronto, Canada in christening and birthday party when he moved to the city of 1982. Two months after my entertainment. Toronto with an upright arrival, I worked for a company attitude and determination to making candles. A year later, I prosper on this side. Ras Fiery went to Seneca College. I holds a strong dedication to then went to Topaz Hairstyling reggae music. His chanting School. Although I had brings an uplifting vibration enrolled in these classes, I that most can relate to. In his PLUGGY SATCHMO became less interested in music we can hear about the what I had set out to struggles of Rastafari people Pluggy Satchmo - the Icon, “supposedly” become. and about how we can make Jamaican #1 dancer from great changes through Sparky, Pluggy and Beryl, My deep passion is for RAS FIERY organization. takes time out to make a music. I live and breathe Christmas album with Black music. My first recording was This fiery spirit is prepared His name is Allan Knights Arrow and Friends. done by Leroy Sibbles in the fro the awakening of our otherwise known as Ras Fiery, early 90’s. I was given the culture; he expresses his born in King’s Town and raised name “Sharon Niceness” by a views on balance in creation, in Redemption Sharps, St. very close friend of mine, holding fast to his faith in Vincent. He was exposed to Culture, whom I have also Rastafari and Empress Menen. reggae culture from a very been recorded by. I have done Look out for his hit single young age. Ras Fiery shares many other recordings at Buju entitled “Honor” from the his love for reggae music with Banton’s studio, Messam, King upcoming album “Consisting anyone willing to listen. He Turbo and presently at the Heat” coming soon to a record has been inspired by reggae Black Arrow Studio which is store near you. artists like Bob Marley and has the number one studio in been exposed to the powerful Toronto. I am now currently teachings of His Imperial SHARONworking in collaboration with MARCIA ENGLISH Majesty from the enlightening different artists on an “NICENESS” SHAW words of his Father. upcoming Christmas album. When it comes to studio Coming soon is my new single, work, the name Marcia English I was born in the capital of “I could always vision a very touchy song which is no stranger (page 9) Jamaica, Kingston, on the myself in this foreign land

reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.reggaexclusive.com --- Phone: 416-287-1335 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 8 just to name a few. Slingy’s McLean, Jackie James and she performed the role of musical talent is a blend of Everton Blender. Her love for Lizzie in Michael St George’s singing, singjay and deejay music has always inspired her production Domestic Science. which makes him very to offer her talent to sing at Deborah Alison is the Toronto versatile and a hit with the special events such as International Reggae Music ladies. weddings, whether it be with a Award winner for Lovers Rock choir, as part of a duet or as a Female artist of the year 2004- He is now working on his soloist. 2005 for her song titled Is It debut album called Love. Deborah most recently MARCIA ENGLISH “Untouchable” being wrote and performed on the produced by Courtney Buckley track Christmas Wish for (Continued from page 8) and Shawn James of Black Black Arrow Records. Arrow Studio here in Toronto. Christmas Wish was inspired to the Toronto music scene. This will be a blend of by the times we are living in Marcia specializes in harmony dancehall reggae, R&B and with hopes for a better future. and providing backups to Hip-Hop. He is also working on Visit her out online at many well-known artists. She the Christmas album with deborahalison.com or has toured with Beres Black Arrow and Friends due www.myspace.com/deborahal Hammond and shared the out in December. Get news, ison. Deborah has performed stage with Marcia Griffiths and entertainment and everything at the Montreal International Everton Blender. you care about at: DEBORAH ALISON Reggae Festival, Bob Marley www.live.com/getstarted.aspx Day, Jamaica Day in Toronto, Marcia is known not only and throughout Canada. for her work in the Reggae Deborah Alison is a multi- Community but for her talented artist. Most recently, knowledge of various styles of music. She has worked as co- writer on many projects, including Country and R&B. She has also worked with Jully Black and JackSoul. Her talent and devotion to music has moved her into the realm of production as well as teaching vocal and ear training. ANDREA MILLS

Marcia is always interested Born in Kingston Jamaica, in seeking new and upcoming Andrea came to Canada when talent. Her specialty is she was less than a year old. working with groups to Her singing career began in develop their ability to the Baptist Church in a small harmonize, creating a unique town community as part of the sound. For further information Junior Choir. Her musical contact Marcia at: talent began to blossom under [email protected] the guidance of excellent music teachers throughout her elementary and High School years.

At the age of thirteen, Andrea and two of her sisters formed a singing group called “Harmony”. They entered several talent competitions in the local area and won first prize for three consecutive years, along with the overall SLINGY talent award. At age sixteen, she auditioned for the Ontario Youth Choir, a choir of forty- Slingy aka Kemar eight voices that was selected Donaldson was born in from across the province. She Jamaica. Slingy started was one of the youngest in the singing and deejaying at the choir. age of ten. His big break came at the age of fifteen when he That year, Andrea provided performed at Teen Splash in studio or live backup vocals 2002 and Island Explosion in for many artists including 2003 in Jamaica. Slingy has Organs, Frankie Wilmot, Lenn opened up for such artists as Hammond, Mark Steele, Hi Octane and Emanuel Steele Marcia Griffiths, Nana

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Bianca & Ouda Ouda that had the audience smiling orchestrated music videos, istory’s First All- and laughing out loud! Bless recently produced by HCanadian Reggae their hearts for bringing smiles Fabrikated ProjeX, Steele’s Compilation a Powerful Tool and laughter to those who quest to impact the world with for Alberta’s Reggae Scene. were so saddened by the his music while residing in Edmonton-based Reggae band accident! The show closed Canada is being made a Souljah Fyah has captivated a with a performance by Raquel reality, and the inclusion in national audience with the and combination with Israel. It Jamaica’s music chart is a uplifting single, “Abundance of was a blessed event. major step in that direction. Good”, climbing to #2 in “The Love of Jah” has September on Galaxie made its way on to the Top 20 Reggae’s Canadian Spins, ROOTS ROCK Under Pressure Reggae CBC. Charts. The radio show Under REGGAE Pressure is aired on TPN radio First released on the CELEBRATING AN in Italy and simulcast in band’s debut album in 2004, America on Caribbean Vibes the single was selected as one EVENING FOR IBO radio. This program plays a of two female tracks to appear & KINDREAD major role in connecting many on the first-ever all-Canadian Article by: Lisa Connors Europeans to the world of Reggae compilation “Real Photo by: Halina T. Di-Lallo reggae music. Steele was Roots Reggae; A Canadian blessed to have his first CD Story”, produced by Canadian riends of Ibo and “Uncorrupted” make it on to Reggae World. The double CD FKinDread gathered this the Gusma-T’s run Top 20 was released in July, 2007, past September 21st at Sait charts, and this was with “Abundance of Good” Campus in Calgary for a STEELE DEBUTS ON instrumental in earning him an making its debut on the charts benefit concert to celebrate invitation to Rototom Reggae at #6. It has been a big year and give thanks to the band JAMAICA’S MUSIC Festival, Italy’s biggest Reggae for Souljah Fyah. Founder and that has given the Calgary CHARTS Festival. Steele says, “Thanks lead singer Janaya Ellis was Reggae community so much. for the continued support you awarded Global TV’s Woman of From countless hours of have shown me, I sincerely Vision Award, as well as the teele’s sophomore CD musical upliftment over the realize that without your love Big Miller Music Achievement “The Love of Jah” has years, to studio work with S I’m nothing. My endeavor is Award in March, for her made its entry on Jamaica’s many of our local talents, Ibo not to stray from the formula accomplishments and her Music Countdown Top Ten and KinDread is a Reggae that has brought me this far, vision for the music scene in Albums/CD charts, while his band that has gone far beyond and that is 110% positivity Edmonton. In June, the band duet “New World (Remix)” with the call of duty in their efforts everytime.” Be sure to check embarked on their first Queen Ifrica has been to put Calgary on the Reggae Steele online at western Canadian tour to featured on Stampede’s Street map. www.myspace.com/steelemus promote the upcoming release Charts. This is a remarkable ic to view his latest music of their sophomore album, feat for an artist residing in The evening featured videos, “New World (Remix)” Truth Will Reveal. From that Canada. In recent months several artistes who Ibo and with Queen Ifrica and “Goose album, the political track MOBS Production has been KinDread have performed with and Ganda”, you can also view “Rwanda” has captured the working relentlessly in and produced. The opening “Slave Driver” and “What attention of Ziggy Marley, and promoting the artist to that act was Five Star Affair, a Wrong Wid Wi” with crooner was selected in September as market. Steele’s live funky, Ska, Rock, Reggae George Nooks. To purchase the first indie song to be performances, TV and radio outfit who got the evening off Steele’s product online visit featured on Ziggy Radio. interviews have made a lasting to a blazing start. Edmonton’s www.steelemusic.net or impression on the people of Sista J took the stage next and www.ebreggae.com. In Calgary’s Reggae King IBO Jamaica and they have started kept up the vibes. Roots man Canada please visit your local also ascended to #7 on the to show their love and Lenky came on to “Stir It Up” West Indian CD/Record outlet, Galaxie Reggae charts with a appreciation for the music as usual and had all the ladies in Jamaica visit Energy Beat passionate single released on being delivered by this lyrically singing along. Israel delivered Distribution and in New York the same compilation entitled conscious brother. Just a lively Dj style set followed by Moodies Records or Tony Ryan “Sweet like a Sugah”. A tour recently, Steele’s performance Ouda Ouda who has more Records. bus accident involving IBO and on the Peter Tosh Birthday energy than perhaps any other his band Kindread sent shock Celebration was hailed as one entertainer I have ever seen! waves through the Canadian of those that stood out for Culture Brown was to follow, Reggae community this many fans and media alike. His still obviously very impacted summer. IBO produced interviews on radio stations by the accident holding up the Souljah Fyah’s debut CD in such as Irie fm and Linkz fm t-shirt he wore in the crash. 2003, and is also the producer afforded Steele the The evening hit a high note on the upcoming album. A opportunity to speak with fans when Bianca stepped on stage remix of “Abundance of Good” one on one about his singing a powerful accapella EDMONTON’S featuring Arlo Maverick from development. His live TV version of “Wrong Address” Edmonton’s Hip Hop collective performance on TVJ, one of REGGAE EMPRESS followed by “No No No” Politic Live will appear on the country’s national network alongside Ouda Ouda. The RANKS #2 ACROSS Truth Will Reveal. Contact: has had many talking about his performance was pure Janaya Ellis at: 780 479 5265 raw energy. With this, CANADA entertainment with hilarious [email protected] accompanied by two very well ad-libbing and onstage antics

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decided to put a little melody did it in front of Kofi Anan and on working, moving out there with it and see if I could bring the Prince of Spain and and delivering the message. some sweetness to that President of Zambia, actually Recording at the same time. hardcore so it was more on the he was the one who introduced I’m trying to complete my cutting edge, so the singjay me on stage. So it was a good recording studio. I have a little was coined. vibe. Also Harry Bellefonte one but I am trying to complete came to Jamaica one time to another one that is more ReggaeX: Your song writing help to sensitise the people of comfortable where I can do abilities are so strong and you the Caribbean about the deadly more work. You will see more have so many hits. When you disease, Aids. That is when we of our production coming forth. are writing your songs does it formed the triple A ever occur to you that you have organization of Artistes Against ReggaeX: You have made a a hit on your hands? Aids of which I am the lot of people happy over the Tony Rebel: Yes definitely. A chairperson. So it is not all years with your music. Your few times there are a few about getting. You have to give performance last night at surprises but usually I know. back and sometimes when you Rastafest here in Toronto was When I got the inspiration for give of yourself that is when outstanding. These types of Jah by my side I knew. I was you truly give. It’s not all about events are very consciousness REGGAEXCLUSIVE driving about 1 am and I went money even though there is a raising. How did Rebel Salute and woke up my brother and I time for the dollar sign. We come about? REASONS WITH THE said look we have to tape this. I have to always make sure that Tony Rebel: Rebel Salute ORIGINAL SINGJAY said this song is really a hit we do what we can do. I think came about as a Birthday or song. that is the whole purpose of Earthday on the 15th of TONY REBEL human beings is to preserve January. So because I don’t ReggaeX: Many of your earth and preserve life and to drink alcohol I don’t sell any. By Lisa Connors songs have become Reggae live for our fellow humans. My music is about inspiration anthems like Jah is by my side, and motivation. So we as the eggaeX: Greetings Tony, Fresh Vegetable, Know Jah. ReggaeX: You have quite a artistes provide that for the welcome to Toronto at R Tony Rebel: It’s good to great group of people around people. It’s a spiritual Rastafest 2007. Thank you for have songs that are a staple you with Flames Productions, renaissance. It’s like a the wonderful show last night. everywhere in the world. I can your Reggae family. pilgrimage at the beginning of You also performed at always expect a good Tony Rebel: Yes mon. From the year. The people help to Reggaefest in Montreal. How response. long-time Garnett Silk used to inspire the continuation of it was that? be at Flames, Everton Blender, The people love it. Tony Rebel: Montreal ReggaeX: You know it’s Ras Shiloh and many more. Reggaefest was fantastic! We really huge when you have to Now we have Queen Ifrica, one ReggaeX: You are living by didn’t get enough time but the release it in French and of our latest products. She is example of what Rasta livity is time that we did have was Spanish! taking off in the music scene, really supposed to be. By utilised properly and the Tony Rebel: (Laughter) and the music world. We never rejecting the alcohol and audience loved it! The Definitely! It’s always a good do it selfishly; we always try to showing people the conscious audience was huge. Canada is vibe when you have those bring somebody in. way. wonderful. Canada is a masterpieces, then if you don’t Tony Rebel: Well definitely. beautiful place especially in get a chance to record anymore ReggaeX: Is producing If you don’t use certain things, I the summer. The people are you can always use those. other artistes something that don’t see why you should be fine too. It is always one of our People will always want to hear you will continue to do? selling it either. Even though favourite places. those. The Reggae market is Tony Rebel: Yes mon. I we could get millions of dollars very huge all over the world. produced a song with Queen we don’t accept it, we will not ReggaeX: You’ve been in Ifrica and Gentleman, Ritchie sell that product. We can’t be the music business for many ReggaeX: Can you tell Spice, Luciano and on and on. bribed. If you fall for that you years and you are seen as an ReggaeXclusive readers about will fall for anything. innovator, an originator of the your volunteer work in ReggaeX: What is new and singjay style. How does it feel Jamaica? fresh coming out right now? ReggaeX: Keep up the good to be an innovator in Reggae? Tony Rebel: In terms of Tony Rebel: Right now works! Where are you off to Tony Rebel: Well it always a doing voluntary service, I have Queen Ifrica’s album is just out. next? warm feeling to know that been doing that from a youth It’s called Fyah Muma and Tony Rebel: I’m going back something that stands out in but since I became popular it we’re promoting that. Also, my to Jamaica, just chilling til I go earth could really come became more pronounced. album I Rebel is out and we’re back to Europe. through you. Such a good After a while I became the promoting that. There’s a new foundation. It is always a good President of Artistes Against song that I have called Love ReggaeX: Tony, Toronto thing. The new wave of culture Aids and I was a part of and still fyah on the Baltimore riddim, I loves you and the whole singers that came in the 90’s, I am a part of Committee for just did it for Sly and Robbie. I Reggae world loves you! Thank don’t want to say I am Communities. I wrote a song just came back from Europe for you so much for doing what you responsible for it but I was for the United Nations in the two weeks hit all the major do and for just being you. used as an instrument to year of the volunteer. It was the festivals from Germany, where Tony Rebel: Thank you and establish it. I realize that being chosen song in the midst of we did Reggae Summer Jam. keep publishing the good a Dj which I love so much if you over 30 countries I actually We did Rotterdam and Italy, and works. Jah Bless. just dj your songs without a went to the United Nations hall we did another festival in melody it could get of assembly in Manhattan and Belgium, Portugal… We keep monotonous sometimes so I reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.reggaexclusive.com --- Phone: 416-287-1335 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 11 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S “WORDS ON DUB” having gotten a link to perform For Soul-R, the journey to poetry on another show and self-awakening comes in the then continually getting other form of “enlightenment dates, Charlie Bobus started through entertainment”. Over turning more of his songs into the last 4 years, Soul-R has poetry and digging up old ones taken Toronto’s spoken-word written and treasured and industry by storm at an started focusing mostly on alarming rate - with the intense doing dub poetry. After years staccato of his lyrical prowess of preparing and studying and melodic execution. Dub Charlie Bobus formed Poet, MC, Lyricist, Music Inspirator International in Producer are but a few of the August 2005. “Creative titles that the Energy” and “Use Your Trinidad/Canadian native has Experience”, Charlie’s first under his belt, with the single and bonus track are expansion of his professional MOTIVATIONAL DUB now playing on radio shows, career quickly growing to podcasts and sound systems incorporate music production, POET CHARLIE worldwide including Germany, video production as well as BOBUS LIGHTS UP Belgium, Switzerland, USA, graphic design. Bermuda, LA, Spain, TORONTO! Barcelona, Croatia, Canada, Quickly blossoming under England, Hawaii, Africa and Soul-R’s well-guided direction, here is a brand new and Columbia. Sound Systems are 8 Rooks Enlightenment seeks Tunique music/dub playing the tracks and to provide the masses with poetry coming out of Jamaica. requesting dub-plates and also “enlightenment through After years of preparation and various magazines across the MULTI-TALENTED entertainment”. Building voluntary work there is now world are now featuring ARTIST SOUL-R bridges on a foundation another revolution in Jamaican Charlie Bobus in articles and dedicated to “the upliftment of music/dub poetry. At the interviews. mind, body, spirit and soul”. our Queen can’t touch forefront with his slogan Established in 2004, the ever- my King, ‘cause I’m “empowering minds, uplifting “Creative Energy” video Y expanding company web-site, playing with 8 Rooks! Soul-R. youths” is the humble yet has been premiered on Hype 8Rooks.Com, hosts a wide Enlightenment flows through powerful motivational artist TV Jamaica and is making its variety of content, articles, many channels - Revolution in Charlie Bobus. Nicardo way to all the major cable and spoken word poetry pieces, many forms. For some, Nirvana Murray ‘aka’ Charlie Bobus television stations play list. event listings and a vibrant is attained through deep was born August 13 in the Being on Sting earned him a market place as well as links to meditation and acts of volatile community of lot of respect and people are many community resources. “I selflessness and piety. Others Grantspen. After losing his starting to see that he is a want to take this to higher seek to achieve spiritual mother at age 15, Charlie force to be reckoned with. He heights,” says Soul-R. “My elevation through the balance Bobus was forced to be on his recently did a string of mission is to give people a between ancient philosophy own working right after High performances in Toronto, deeper insight, deal with the and modern-day schools of School. He had been with the Hamilton and other parts of essence of core issues, so we thought. Then, there are those same Company for 8 years the GTA and left a strong and can actually start seeing some who choose to blaze trails all until June 2005 when he left positive impression on the positive changes in our their own - by permeating a his job to follow his true people. Charlie Bobus is society”. For more information spiritual essence that is ambition of motivating people working on his first album call: 416-560-5857 or email: uniquely individual. through music, poetry, his following on the success of his [email protected] or check: writings in general and also first single. He will be working www.8rooks.com farming. After getting a lot of with various talented affiliates fight and hold down in his own and a variety of producers JULION’S VIEWS community he isolated himself Q. Do you see growth? Do including Oku Onura, Becky @ (Cont’d from page 5) and stopped performing in Kings of Kings, Buru of Mixing I see growth? Grantspen for years and A. I promise growth! We Lab, Dane “Scar Face” Moo of A. I can’t see me doing started self-education, doing have new segments for the Weeded Production, Karim of anything else right now! I get online courses, reading a lot, upcoming year along with new Orange Hill Records, Bala of great satisfaction to know that preparing and writing only guest co-hosts and more live Sonic Sounds, Bada Buru of every time Rebel Vibez is motivational and reality type Sea Pearl Records, Demented, broadcasts! tunes. turned on whether it is heard UB40’s drummer Pops and on the dial, thru the internet, So there it is in a nutshell. Sean Paul’s father Garth, Sagi- on digital cable or thru the It was while on one of his One DJ/radio personality T, Wayne Armond of Chalice simulcast you are not hearing performance outside of his aggressively waving the Band, Griot Music, MDC the same ole thing. Rebel community at Jamaica Vibes Canadian flag, growing in her Entertainment Centre and Vibez is different, and for the that he changed one of his personal stature as well as in International producers from artists! Popularity has seemed songs to poetry and performed the eyes of many of her peers, Europe and America. For more to be the one thing we can dub poetry live on stage for the detractors and admirers, and information visit definitely see has been a major first time. Due to the she plays 100% Canadian. Go myspace.com/inspiratorintern increase in the last year. overwhelming response and figure! ational. Thank you the listeners!!

reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.reggaexclusive --- Phone: 416-287-1335 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 12 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Saquan Records was intonation on “Goose Pimple” previewed to the Canadian shows an artist of extreme independent music industry talent. “Raging Desire” is needing distribution. On rapidly gaining fans for the November 20, 2007 we are artist wherever it is played. SAQUAN pleased to present the release He has toured Europe, the ENTERTAINMENT of “Your Love Rhythm Caribbean and the United Sensation” featuring artists ife is not measured by States performing with some such as I Wayne, Bad Slave, the number of breaths of Jamaica’s top entertainers. L Flourgan, Future Trouble and we take, but by the number of BAD SLAVE many more. moments that take our breath Once you hear his voice away. and the lyrical content of his At the beginning of 2008, erthram George songs, you will conclude that the much anticipated debut BSaunders’ (Bad Slave) (Emerson): The Saquan album of Bad Slave entitled music career started at age this is an artist of exceptional Group strives to create “Raging Desire” will be nine when he began singing quality. His hobbies are moments where our artists released on January 15th, with the church choir. This playing dominoes, dancing transform entertainment to a 2008 followed by the critically early training and a desire for and reading adventure novels. celestial plateau. These acclaimed Badoo’s album perfection along with the musicians include Canadian “Save the Children” on rudimentation and dedication Look out for the much Grammy winner - reggae artist January 29th, 2008. For your required to be a member of anticipated debut album from Frankie Wilmot, pop sensation convenience we have set up a the choir instilled a keen Bad Slave entitled “Raging Ashley Curtis, R&B Queen listening and purchasing page sense of musical innovation. Desire” set to be released on Develle - “No Means No” and for retailers after registering January 15th, 2008. For more gospel group “Blessed online. Your registration gives information contact: Redeemed”. In 2003, TSG (The Bad Slave has a vocal you access to our catalogue [email protected] or check: Saquan Group) introduced range which covers the entire and upcoming releases and Saquan Music - their treble range, from the sweet www.saquanent.com the opportunity to order in publishing company. sounding falsetto in the song advance! Check us out at: Subsequently in 2004, “Raging Desire” to the musical www.saquanent.com REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S ARTIST WATCH Best Female Artist. As critics go multiculturalism to its fullest. It “GaGa” for Empire Isis as the was in Jamaica; there in the heart newest and hottest urban talent of reggae music, Isis found her to be coming out of Canada. Her calling. Isis has traveled the world album “Sound The Trumpets” from Africa to Central America to won three Music awards from finally rest between New York City Toronto Exclusive Magazine for and Montreal. At a young age she the following: has experienced the global village (1) Best Provincial Hip Hop with the eyes of true innocence Song - Empire ISIS - Montreal and truly searching for the worlds Quebec, “Get up on it”.(2) Best mystic. ISIS has biked across the Provincial Hip Hop CD Album - central Americas to living in Empire ISIS, Montreal, Quebec, Jamaica to running her own “Sound the Trumpets”. (3) Best restaurant in a hotel in Brazil. As Provincial Female Hip Hop Artist her destined journeys taught her KING UJAH UPDATE About: Empire Isis. MTV has the joys of life, freedoms and called her “this year’s one to horrors of poverty. Isis has Coming Spring 2008, new watch” and “the new album is a returned home to conquer the album from King Ujah entitled URBAN INDIE breath of fresh air” by Vibe world again with her an urban “Glorify the King”. New single Magazine. Empire Isis’ debut fusion of hip-hop, reggae & pop. EMPRESS EMPIRE just released entitled “For my album “Sound The Trumpets” has Her recently released album Homies” - check it out on: ISIS ALBUM “SOUND recently been charted as #7 on “Sound The Trumpets” is a debut www.myspace.com/kingujah. THE TRUMPETS” the US industry Indie charts. Isis that has many critics wanting has recently headlined alongside more and has brought much Also check out the “Hot WINS 3 MUSIC Canadian Rockers Bedouin attention to her tour dates. Zone” music video with King SoundClash in Toronto and AWARD Ujah, Lady B and Comfort and reggae artist Elephantman in For Media Inquires please the “Woman of Virtue” video - all NOMINATIONS! Ottawa and Montreal. Contact: Jon Asher Monumental on myspace. You can also check Records; King Ujah’s videos on youtube. rban Indie Empress As Montrealer Empire Isis www.myspace.com/empireisis/. Visit: www.kingujah.com or Empire ISIS album “Sound gains much attention from her Music Publicist / Media Relations U email: [email protected]. For The Trumpets” Wins 3 Music critics, she has still kept to her Consultant Cell: 514-581-5780; more info contact Lady British Award Nominations from Toronto true roots. Being half Moroccan Office: 450-688-4450 Email: at: 416-819-1452 Email: Exclusive Magazine for Best Hip and raised by her Ugandan [email protected] [email protected] Hop Song, Best Hip Hop Album & stepfather. She has grown up with reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.reggaexclusive --- Phone: 416-287-1335 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 13 His first single " Rocking In The Five Thousand" went to number three on the British Reggae chart. Badoo is a dynamic performer with the abilty to interact with the audience on any level. He has toured Europe and the Carribean performing to sold out crowds. His present album "Save The Children" is a diverse mixture of music and lyrics. He demonstrates his ability to see the plight of children on the track "Save The Children" as well as his love on "Loving Mi Need". BADOO Both songs have a strong message and delivery. orace L. Grosset’s aka HBadoo musical His hobby is playing chess, inspiration began at the age and he is extremely involved of seven years old when he with community having was enrolled to study piano, worked with various charity guitar and saxophone. Upon organizations throughout graduating from high school Jamaica. The critically he started writing songs and acclaimed album "Save the performing. From there he Children" from Badoo will hit expanded his talents to the stores January 29th, writing for top Jamaican 2008. For more information REAL ROOTS REGGAE - A CANADIAN STORY artists including Barry Brown, contact: [email protected] History!!! The first ever Canadian reggae compilation!!! Sugar Minott, Triston Palmer, or check: Available for sale, online @ www.canadianreggaeworld.com Tony Tuff, Beenie Man and www.saquanent.com Also available at Trejah Isle, 1514 Eglinton Avenue West, 416-787-7615 and Louie Culture to name a few. Roach-A-Rama, 191A Baldwin Avenue (Kensington Market), 416-203-6990

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reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.reggaexclusive.com --- Phone: 416-287-1335 -- Email: [email protected] Pg-15 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S “ARTISTS UPDATE” BUSH RAT Humble’s music has also been have been excellent. “Talk to album “Lady”. The track is used as part of the Jah” is selected as Album of dedicated to the two girls in soundtrack in the Global TV the Month for May 2007 by his life...his wife Sabrina and Versatile is Series “Da Kink in my Hair”. Reggae Connection Radio his little princess Breanna. definitely a word Add stage performances in Show in Belgium. May Jah bless and keep you that you could Jamaica (St. Mary Mi Come “Strumming my Guitar”, track all. Casper came out on the use to describe From), Montreal (Reggae #6 on the album, has been on reggae music scene with his the artiste known Festival), Calgary (Reggae the Canadian Top Ten Spin for hit single “When you whine it” as Bush Rat, Festival), and most recently a a few months now. The album and has since been creating which many performance in Japan, all is #4 on earshot, CHRY Top positive interest from withing people have while completing his Ten list. the reggae music industry and come to know. sophomore album under the fans alike. As he continues Palm of Gold Recording Label. It is receiving Airplay in to release hit after hit, he is There is clearly no stopping Brazil, Hawaii, Philippines, gradually creating his own this Lion as he gets set to Grenada, Germany, France, space and unique image in conquer in 2008. Belgium, The Netherlands, the dancehall industry. It has Australia, New Zealand and been heard and said many other places. We are repeatedly by a mass majority now negotiating a Distribution of dancehall patrons that Deal in Germany with MKZWO Bushy a.k.a. Bush Rat is Distribution so they will be undoubtedly multi-talented carrying our products very and good at what he does; not soon. Silvanus already only does he sing, play started work on his second MR.FLOWERS AKA instruments and has been the album. We have at least seven host at many international MR.FLOWAS tracks already produced. We concerts, but he has also just have to produce another (FLOWEASY) recently been seen in various seven or eight tracks and that nightclubs in the Greater EYESUS album will be ready. So for n explosive Toronto Area as one of the Reggae entertainer 2008, Silvanus will be coming Jamaican-Canadian selectors from NITRO the A Eyesus has just released a at you with more music. artist offering an original World’s First CD Sound new single called “No One blend of Reggae, Dancehall System. As you can see, Know” that has been playing Artists with music to and Hip-hop fused with an there are no limits or on the radio. He will also be promote can link Silverglobe R&B flavor; through creative, boundaries as to what this attending this year’s Sting in Promotions. We have a broad intelligent, thoughtful artist can do. To find out more Jamaica. Big thing are going base of Radio DJs and content, Mr. Flowas about Bush Rat’s latest on for reggae entertainer Magazines across the globe expresses meaningful accomplishments log on to Eyesus - a de buss - you that I think can be beneficial messages with a smooth, www.bushratmusic.com should know its Eyesus. to Canadian Artists. We can almost hypnotic delivery. He be reached at is a songwriter, vocalist, [email protected] production co-ordination, m or check us out at: session management and myspace.com/silverglobe or sound design. Tel. 514-803-7994. Blessings to all. George Flowers aka "Mr. Flowers", the artist behind such hits as "No Ball to Me", "Guidance" and "Made Life", WOW! WHAT A is bringing creativity back to YEAR FOR REGGAE the art-form. Mr. Flowers has been on the organizing RECORDING committee for the United Way ARTIST “HUMBLE” campaign at The Hospital for Sick Children raising funds for the hospital. In addition, 007 has proven to be SILVANUS & he has organized charity 2quite a successful benefit concerts in support of year for reggae artist Humble. SILVERGLOBE the No Boundaries Team at To start the year off the CONGRATULATIONS RECORDS The Hospital for Sick Children singer/songwriter earned a TO CASPER & which has supported three of Juno nomination for his debut SABRINA WITH the team's missions to album “Hard to See”, followed reetings once more Kathmandu, Nepal, Kingston, up by awards for “Artist of the Gto all Reggae family THEIR LITTLE Jamaica and Cusco, Peru. You Year” and “Album of the Year” out there. Silverglobe BUNDLE OF JOY can link Mr. Flowers at: at the 2007 Reggae Records is here to give an www.mrflowers.ca or Achievement Awards, and update on Silvanus. His new sonicbids.com/mrflowers most recent a Global CD “Talk to Jah” is making Watch out for Casper’s FluxMobb Online Store or Marijuana Music Award for his waves all around the World. track “Good Girl” Part 2 www.cdbaby.com/all/fluxmob herb hit “High Grade”. The feedbacks and Reviews coming in 2008 from his new reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.reggaexclusive.com --- Phone: 416-287-1335 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 16 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S INTERVIEW you would like to break into the for me, but by being awarded who I’d be because I’ve never market that you haven’t yet? then the work that I am doing is had a nine to five. I can’t say I’d R S: I’d really love to break now highlighted and that is how be a carpenter or a doctor. It’s into the market in all those I can influence other people to just always been music for me! places where Reggae is not get involved because there is established yet. The world is a absolutely nothing wrong with it! ReggaeX: Clearly your big market and if you can tap ReggaeX: Definitely! Coming destiny! into it here there and back to the music here, who are R.S: Yes! everywhere you can do more some of the artistes that you shows and make more money. admire? ReggaeX: Where have you REGGAEXCLUSIVE So I’d love to tap into any market R S: In terms of music? been touring recently? CHATS WITH where Reggae music in not RS: I’ve been really busy popular. ReggaeX: Musically and doing a lot of shows this JAMAICA’S GOLDEN otherwise. summer. Last week I did a show VOICE RICHIE ReggaeX: I understand R S: Put it this way, I am a in Toronto, and then I went to you’re involved in events in supporter of good talent and San Francisco to do a big show STEPHENS Jamaica, such as the Take Me decent behaviour of each human called the Reggae Rising. That Away Charity concerts. How and being. So those of who live up to was a major festival with about ReggaeXclusive: Welcome to when did that all get started? those standards, I respect them. 40,000 people. Then we went to Calgary Reggaefest 007. We’re R S: The Take Me Away So many artistes are doing well L.A, and then back to Jamaica very happy to have you here, concerts basically stated in in those respects so I can’t pick now I’m back in Calgary to do such a great international act in 1995. The last one we did was just one or two! I’m a supporter the Reggae Festival, after that I our city. the third one. Proceeds from of many artistes that are living go to New York and then back to Richie Stephens: Thank You! that show go towards charity. It’s up! Jamaica. I’m looking forward to been going strong. People really going to Japan this year, Europe ReggaeX: You’ve been support that type of event based ReggaeX: Who inspires you? next year and the Caribbean known as Jamaica’s Golden on the nature of it. It didn’t start R S: Dennis Brown is the first always. You can just Island hop! voice now for decades. How was there for me as far as charity is artiste that I identified with as a your career before that, going concerned. It started way back youngster coming up. I admire ReggaeX: Where do you get back to your first big break? in 1991 with a show called Unity his style, voice, melodies, and the inspiration to write such R S: Well I started out a long Splash, a show that gives back his words over the years so he is great songs like Joy and time ago. I’ve been a community to my community and to my main inspiration. But I listen Weakness for Sweetness? entertainer for a number of communities outside of my to all the greats, Bob Marley, RS: Well it comes naturally years. Then home being just home town as well. So I’ve been Luther Vandross, Patty LaBelle. for me. I could be sitting here eighteen miles form Negril, back doing charity for a long time but talking to you and all of a sudden then was the show capital of the more recently, a lot of people ReggaeX: How many albums a melody comes out in my head. world. So I used to get the started to discover that I’ve been have you released to date? If I feel it enough I will probably opportunity to go down to Negril into charity based on the fact R S: To date, thirteen put it down on a dictaphone like to sing on stage shows every that I have adopted a golden age albums. this or ignore the melody and if I now and again. But the real big home for the aged and have wake up tomorrow and still feel break came back in 1987 when I been doing work that has come ReggaeX: After having a lot it I know I must do something did my first recording. I’ve to the attention of the media. of commercial success on your about it. I might be just talking to actually been in the game since albums, what prompted you to someone and they say 1984. That makes it 24 years. ReggaeX: I understand you start your own label? something and it just clicks and were recognized for your efforts R S: Well they say God Bless there goes a song. I might be ReggaeX: You’ve become a being given the Humanitarian the child that has his own. talking to a beautiful girl like you household name in Jamaica, and Award in 2006. (laughter) It was a great move for and by talking to her there goes in places like Europe. How has R S: Yes. I got that award me at the time. Based on the a nice song. (laughter) your reception been the U.S and from different organizations but I level of piracy and all the Canada? was given that one lately by the different technologies that allow ReggaeX: You are known for R S: It’s great. As you can F.I.U (Florida International people to access music easily your highly energetic stage image the West Indian University). It’s really nice to be and put a big pressure on the performances. Is that always the community is very big there. In awarded for the things that you record companies it makes way you perform? Canada it’s basically the same are doing. An award to me is not independent distribution and RS: That is a natural part of thing. Last week’s show, the really what I am looking for. I selling music on the internet me. I like to sweat when I’m on people really got what they always say to my friends I look become more popular now. I stage! I am not the kind of came for! forward to my reward from God. give thanks to know I’m creating vocalist that concentrates on That is my main motivation for my own with an independent notes when I’m on stage. I love ReggaeX: In Toronto? what I am doing. But Awards are label. It keeps me going on an to run all over the place. I prefer R S: Yeah at the Waterfront. I, appreciated! Recently I received on. I can create an album any to give you a good show rather Sugar Minott and Freddie one of the most prestigious time I want. Good music never than a perfect vocal McGregor were there. It was a awards from the Governor dies! performance. nice vibe. So I am happy to say General of Jamaica. That ward and I give thanks everyday to has nothing to do with music but ReggaeX: If you weren’t (Continued on page 25) know that it is established in for some of the work I’ve done in Ritchie Stevens the singer, who many parts of the world that and out of my community. There would you be? people listen to Reggae music. are several awards that I have R S: You tell me! (laughter) I been getting and again I thank try to figure that out all the time! ReggaeX: Is there anywhere God for the recognition. Not only I honestly can’t come up with reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.reggaexclusive.com --- Phone: 416-287-1335 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 17 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT INSPECTOR LENNY God’s grace. His obedience to the calling of God’s Holy Spirit he vision to see, the has equipped and enabled him Tknowledge to know, and to move towards God’s will the wisdom to understand are and the purpose for his life. words often used by Devon Driven by a passion and his Anthony Stewart who is love for Christ, Lenny affectionately and considers himself blessed and internationally known in the highly favorable as an music industry as Inspector ambassador of the Lord. He is Lenny. now laboring on harvesting souls for the Kingdom of God. Born in St. Thomas, With a willing heart, and a Jamaica, Lenny migrated to submissive spirit, Lenny’s Canada in 1978, the place he desire is to serve God in spirit, now calls home. His love for and in truth. music has elevated him to become one of dancehall’s He is encouraged everyday most versatile entertainers: to to run the race set before him, be reckoned both on and off with patience and love, and the stage. He has received with the hope that all of multiple awards and several mankind will come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and nominations for his debut comedic nature and charm. He spiritual conviction in album “Rapping For My Life”, Savior. Lenny will boldly tell is a writer, producer, November of 2003, Lenny you “perseverance and my “Chains and Shackles” and entertainer and entrepreneur, accepted Jesus Christ into his “Child Support”, just to name strong faith in God’s word is whose views and philosophies life as his personal Lord and the key to my existence.” a few. On stage he is able to deal with the realities of Savior. Since then, he has capture his audiences with his everyday life. Faced with deep been blessed with favors of

friendlyness IN Shock, The Hit Squad and Truths and Rights, LALIBELA, friendlyness is planning to ETHIOPIA explode on the scene with his newly formed band and a full length studio record. He is eggae Recording Artist also doing production work out Rfriendlyness recently of the Fat Chunky Buds Studio made a trip to Africa and with Reggae artist Treson. passed through Lalibela, Ethiopia. In this picture friendlyness is also the behind him is the “Beta Selector and DJ for Top Giorgis” Church. Downtown Reggae Sound System superheavyREGGAE Selector from alongside DJ Jeremiah and I- superheavyREGGAE, studio sax the hornsman. friendly producer and live artist, says "Show love, make peace coming up to 20 years in the and unify!" check music business, friendlyness superheavyREGGAE at is still going strong. After http://www.myspace.com/sup performing with Culture erheavyreggaemusic

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have created a lasting impression to accompany the longevity of the single on the Up Deh Music Group and Billy Dymond labels. While Not Far From Sunshine debuted at #8 on Daddy Ernie’s Top 10 on Choice FM’s SuperJams, local Jamaican television, including CVM – charted the video @ the #4 spot on the Hit List Top 20 Countdown. Hype TV, TVJ, and LENN HAMMOND RETV have all added the video TONY ANTHONY KY-MANI MARLEY to rotation. This continues to “The Mark of the Beast” “Many More Roads” TO APPEAR ON increase Hammond’s STAGE WITH US popularity amongst the people n the short time Tony y-Mani Marley serves as of the Caribbean. At home in IAnthony’s song “The mark Kthe premiere artist for RAPPER “T-PAIN” Jamaica, he can be stopped at and the beast” hit the airwaves the newly launched VOX Music (From Sweet T Enterprises - a a traffic light, walking to his in Jamaica, his music has being Group, an independent record division of STE MEDIA) car, or just out for a bite to eat embraced and requested by a label created by Voxonic Inc., and fans steadily approach wide cross-section of music innovators of a patent voice ince the release of Lenn him to shake hands, lovers worldwide. Mark conversion technology which SHammond’s new video, compliment him, and/or share Anthony Bennett, aka “Tony can convert songs into over Not Far From Sunshine, the their stories about how the Anthony” was born at Grove 1,400 languages with a 99% video and the single have been song has personally affected Farm, St Catherine, Jamaica. accuracy and voice retention charting from Jamaica to the them. After two years performing at rate. Marley will be releasing UK. Not Far From Sunshine five-star hotels, Tony moved on his first album in five years on introduces Hammond fans, to “The video is warm and full to become a founding member the label, with various singles his musicianship as this is the of romance. Bridled with the of the Daffodils, whose debut to be released in languages first time; they can see and sunshine and the river help single, “Miss Your Love” such as Spanish and French. hear the balladeer’s self- create the visual fantasy. The enjoyed success in Jamaica, taught guitar skills. A huge video is a love video; it’s the Caribbean, and Latin Marley's last release “Many fan of the song, one half of the romantic; Afromantic; America. Additional group More Roads” was nominated legendary “riddim twins”, Sly Rastamantic!” says Hammond. members and a name change to for a Grammy in 2001 and Dunbar recently spoke Stay tuned for the single ‘How Crucial Vibes served as the earned him a spot on an candidly about the track Am I Supposed to Live Without training ground that would extensive worldwide tour with saying, “I ask him about it You?’ on the New Birth Music separate Tony as a charismatic the multi-talented artist Wyclef every day. That’s a great song, label which is already getting and intuitive performer. Jean. "We are excited to have original song! I think that’s airplay on Hits 92 and RJR. As the opportunity to launch the what everyone wants in life - Lenn continues to work With Crucial Vibes, Tony Vox Music Group with great the sunshine, so I think it’s a diligently, honing his skills and traveled extensively to rave projects such as Vox Files beautiful song. Whenever I making quality music, fans can reviews in North America, Version 1 and Ky-Mani Marley," hear it, it does something to look forward to collaborations Europe and the Caribbean. His said Arie Deutsch, Co-owner of me….” with dancehall diva, bad gyal relocation to Canada in 1992 Vox Music Group. "The fact Ce’Cile, legendary and multi- enabled this consummate that we have gotten the Not Far From Sunshine (the talented Anthony Red Rose, performer to flex his support of such well respected video) directed by veteran, Mitch, formerly of ARP and songwriting flair, he lent his Hip-Hop artists and signed a Jamaican director Asha, in German sensation, lyrical and vocal magic to a high caliber artist such as Ky- Clarendon, Jamaica is visually Gentleman, to name a few. An local soul group, After Dark, Mani Marley validates our rich. Asha takes viewers on a eclectic artist with multiple whose first single “Took me for music experience and virtual tour of one of the talents, this singer, songwriter, Granted” became a hit in the extensive relationships in the parish’s “getaways for the producer, musician and European dance scene. In 1996 industry." mind”, a verdant beauty that is composer, is determined to Tony penned all the original Jamaica. Lenn meanwhile, keep making quality music. tracks on the Tatix CD, “Time "I am excited to be the first serenades his woman letting From Asia to Amsterdam, Bomb” which won a Canadian artist signed to Vox Music her know she is his sunshine - Australia to Africa, the world reggae music award for best Group as it allows me to create a life energy which he needs continues to appreciate and album, and garnered a Juno a partnership with my label," as much as a flower needs forward the music to the nomination for “Best Reggae says Ky-Mani Marley. "Signing sunlight and water. With the people. Lenn Hammond will Recording”. Singles like “Mark with Vox Music Group allows island paradise setting, Not appear on stage with hip hop and the Beast”, “Cry Out”, and me to bring my music to the Far From Sunshine (the video) artist T-Pain in Kingston “Got to go Now”, show Tony’s next level by combining my stretches the imagination and Jamaica on December 22, love affair with music. He’s artistic creativity with their brings forth new meaning to 2007. For interviews, music, currently working on his debut innovative global marketing the word “waterbed” as Lenn video and more information C.D to be released the summer ideas to create a sound which romances her “outside the contact Teresa Castellucci of 2008. Contact: (416) 473- will broaden my existing fan box”. Asha’s stunning visuals 416.720.40611705, (416)821-9105, and (876)- base.” along with Lenn’s smooth, [email protected] 909-2072. heartfelt delivery in this video

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TRACK #1: ABUNDANCE OF GOOD TRACK #6: OH CANADA ARTIST: Souljah Fyah ARTIST: Exco Levi ALBUM: Real Roots Reggae ALBUM: Single LABEL: JuPeter Records LABEL: Rulaz Production

TRACK #2: NEW WORLD TRACK #7: JAMAICA LAND OF THE SUN ARTIST: Steele ARTIST: Blessed ALBUM: The Love of Jah ALBUM: Blessed LABEL: MOBS Production LABEL: Explorer Recording/Universal

TRACK #3: IT’S OVER TRACK #8: SWEET LIKE SUGAR ARTIST: Tanya Mullings ARTIST: Ibo ALBUM: Music Is My Life ALBUM: Real Roots Reggae LABEL: Karl-Can Music LABEL: JuPeter Records

TRACK #4: RIGHT TRACK TRACK #9: HERB TEA ARTIST: Jah Cutta & Determination ARTIST: Blessed ALBUM: Wha’ Gwan ALBUM: Blessed LABEL: Stomp Records/Warner Music LABEL: Explorer Recording/Universal

TRACK #5: STRUMMING MY GUITAR TRACK #10: DON’T GO PRETENDING ARTIST: Silvanus ARTIST: Mikey Dangerous ALBUM: Single ALBUM: Talk To Jah LABEL: MBoss Records LABEL: Silverglobe Records

Channel 915 on Bell ExpressVu - www.galaxie.ca Channel 540 on Videotron; Channel 632 on MTS; Channel 431 on SaskTel Top 10 Canadian Spins for November - December 2007 Compiled by Stephen Neale/Galaxie Reggae REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S “RESI” TOP 10 / REGGAE RADIO PROGRAMS LISTINGS

SONG ARTIST

1. MARK OF THE BEAST TONY ANTHONY 2. GOD BLESS THE CHILDREN KENNY B 3. ANOTHER CONFRONTATION STEELE 4. LION HAS PREVAILED (REMIX) HUMBLE 5. TAKE YOU TO A PLACE LINDO P 6. I WANT YOU TONYA P 7. DON’T GO PRETENDING MIKEY DANGEROUS 8. NO GUNS FIRE CHESS 9. OH CANADA EXCO LEVI 10. LAND OF THE SUN BLESSED

(NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2007 - COMPILED BY NATTY B AND BIGGA - ZION TRAIN - CHRY 105.5 FM - EVERY WEDNESDAY 1 - 4 PM ) REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S “INT’L.” TOP 10

SONG ARTIST

1. BEWARE TARRUS RILEY 2. DADDY QUEEN IFRICA 3. SHE’S ROYAL TARRUS RILEY 4. NAH GO A JAIL AGAIN BUSY SIGNAL 5. WHAT YOU GONNA DO BUGLE 6. PROTECT YUH NECK TARRUS RILEY 7. ROOTS ETANA 8. TO YOUR ARMS WITH LOVE JAH CURE 9. DON’T BUGLE & SERANI 10. WINE PON IT MUNGA

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reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.reggaexclusive.com --- Phone: 416-287-1337 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 22 REGGAEXCLUSIVE RADIO DJ SPOTLIGHT wanting to showcase their DJ BONES FROM which was a big simulcast lyrics or their vocal abilities. “I between Link-up Radio in found out very quickly that I IRIE FM New York, Choice FM in had a passion for promoting London and Luther Ervin in Canadian talent and there was Canada and of course J Bones is a Media a big need for the support. The Hot102 in Jamaica also doing consultant a Disc rest of the world gets its due in D many out side broadcasts Jock, does outside the weekly feature “Remotes” for the company. broadcasts and promotions. “OutaNational” profiling a non- He started on Radio 1993 for Canadian artist currently DJ Bones was the first staging of Reggae making waves in the reggae commissioned by Irie FM in Sumfest. Working five days PROGRAM PROFILE: world”. 2002 to do two morning slots on Hot 102 based in Montego with a talk show called the REBEL VIBEZ Bay. Hosting a mature Carrie Mullings comes from a “Entertainment Buzz” which By Magnus Thyvold evening program called the family with a long history in the gave you the very best and “Going Home Show” along Toronto reggae and R&B latest in entertainment news, with a hot weekend program hile its origins lie firmly scenes. Her father Karl reviews and interviews with called the “Saturday Night and unmistakably in Mullings, came to Canada from happenings in the industry, W House Party” which was Jamaica, reggae has put down Jamaica with his band the also the big players have geared for the younger strong roots in musical Sheiks in the 60’s. He quickly been on his program to give crowd. Also hosting on communities across the world. established himself as a force knowledge, entertainment Saturday was Michael Rebel Vibes celebrates reggae’s on the scene and was one of and a little gossip now and Brissette aka Lippo now strong roots in here in Canada the founders of Toronto’s then if it is worth mentioning. known as Liquid on Zip 103 with “the only all-Canadian popular Caribana festival. Her This airs on Wednesdays 9 to and Wayne Morris aka Master Reggae show on radio” on sister Tanya Mullings, is an 10 pm on Irie Fm. DJ Bones Wayne now known as DJ Toronto’s CHRY 105.5FM. For established Canadian reggae also does the majority of the Wizzle on Irie FM. hosts Carrie Mullings, Brotha artist. Carrie Mullings outside broadcasts for Ire DJ Bones did a nine year Jason and Traffic Man Tony, continues that commitment to Fm. He is witty, informed, stint at Hot 102 pioneering supporting the Canadian and the reggae scene. “I found out humorous and confident. programs like the “Hot Link” local scene is a top priority. very quickly that I had a One of the most popular parts passion for promoting Canadian of the show is the “Singer in talent and there was a big need the Neighbourhood” segment. for the support”. You can tune 416-693-9413 It generates “huge support in to Rebel Vibez on Monday from the community” says from 10 AM. to 12 noon on Mullings. This part of the show CHRY 105.5FM and online at features a chosen Riddim and www.chry.fm. You can find the studio mics are opened up many more reggae programs on Burned CDs Now Avaiulable and so are the telephone lines stations across Canada and to known and unknown talent online. $1.49 Per CD with Full Colour On Face REGGAEXCLUSIVE ARTIST SPOTLIGHT Spinna, ‘Computer’ Paul (Harmony House. Sadiki is the Ranx called “Girlfriend” Henton and Beres Hammond. CEO/Founder of the Indie label (Liquid Ice Riddim) and the He has toured the entire major Skinny Bwoy Records. The classic “Innocent or Guilty” on US markets as well as the label’s first release “Pretty the Loving Pauper Riddim Caribbean and Japan. Sadiki Girl” went to number 16 on the which has recently entered has shared the stage with NY Top 30 Charts. Sadiki is the Reggae Chart in England. numerous artists such as currently blowing up the 2007 singles include “Mary’s Gyptian, Bascom X, Buju airwaves in the underground Story” on the Guardian Angel Banton, K-Ci and JoJo, Ken market with the self-produced Riddim (produced by A. SADIKI IS BLOWING Boothe, Bounty Killa, Marcia Reggae Remix of Mary J. Cooper), “Feel Like a Fool” on Griffiths, Sizzla and Kelly Blige’s “Be Without You”. He the Serengeti Riddim UP ON THE Price. has also been featured on (produced by Delly Ranx) and REGGAE SCENE! mixtapes throughout the US, “Lost Without You” on the Taxi Sadiki scored a big hit with UK, as well as Jamaica, Riddim (produced by Joe “Gal Dem Everytime” on the France, Japan, Canada, Fraser). Sadiki’s new album adiki was signed to the Tony Kelly produced “Buyout Belgium and East Africa. “Morning Come” is in stores SSmashing Pumpkins Riddim”. Other big songs now produced by Skinny Bwoy owned label Scratchie include “Lost Without You” Sadiki is currently in the Productions. For more Records under the name (Taxi Riddim), “Perfect Love” studio working on his new information contact Delroy “Pancho Kryztal”. He has (Full Attention Riddim), “Love album “Morning’s Come”. Sterling C/O Top Ten Records worked with only the most How Yu Tan” (Doctor Riddim), Singles for 2006 included “No Inc. - 500 Rexdale Blvd., PO prestigious producers in the “The Ride of Your Life” feat. Boring Ride” (Redbull and Box 27097, Etobicoke, Ontario music business including Lady Saw, “Lethal Weapon” Guinness Riddim), a M9W 6K5 or call: 647-838- Lloyd “Joe Fraser” Campbell, feat. Cobra and “Opportunity” collaboration with DJ Delly 1387. Tony ‘CD’ Kelly, Dave Kelly, DJ

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FIRE CHESS MR. BERTUS JOJOE LINDO P “Goodness of my Heart” “Reckless Life” “Rock My World” “Take you to a Place”

ire Chess, born Wayne arlon Ainsworth aka oJoe, a Jamaican- indo P started his career with FLewis in Jamaica, is on MMr. Bertus, Jamaican JbornLBlessed in the late 80's. his way to becoming a great Reggae & Dancehall artist, has vocalist/rapper/entertainer, They started a DJ group called Reggae Artist. His voice is so long been recognized as a now based in Montreal is Poison Ivy. Lindo P later joined a DJ distinctive that he is already talented native son of Jamaica. one of the dominant forces group called Lone Star and debuted being labeled as ‘the voice’ by Bertus, blessed with music in on the reggae music scene. at Club Hollywood on the Danforth. some of radio’s DJs that have his veins is preparing to take He has shared the stage with He later left Lone Star in the 90's been blessed to see his career the music world by storm. His reggae artists such as and joined Red Flame and started glow. I Wayne, along with inspiration comes from the Burning Spear, Sugar Minott, playing at Club Spectrum and Copa. other fellow artists gave Fire trials and tribulations of daily Richie Stevens, The Mighty Lindo P has also played at The Beat Chess the push he needed to living in Jamaica. For Bertus, Diamonds, Freddie with world-renowned DJ group “burn his fire”. His first music was always his first McGregor, Beres Hammond, Stone Love, Heat Wave and recorded track entitled love. His brother was working Culture, Marcia Griffiths and recording artist Spragga Benz. “Goodness of My Heart”, on a sound called Black more. Other notable artists and DJs he recorded by famed producer African and this became his has performed with include Body Mr. Ansel Collins introduced motivation to become involved His debut CD, self-titled Guard, Merciless, Dennis Brown, Fire Chess to the DJ’s and in music full time. “JoJoe” has received great Beenie Man, and Spragga Roots. sounds in his area. reviews. He is also included In 1997 Red Flame broke up and in Mr. Bertus’ musical on a compilation with 1998 Spragga Roots of the sound Fire Chess has been repertoire spans the gamut of African reggae star Alpha Heat Wave recruited Lindo P. Over blessed to grace many stages Reggae & Dancehall, he is a Blondy and has collaborated the years Lindo P has also been with top artists. He performed talented musical perfectionist with Trinidadian top invited to play and perform at at Portmore’s biggest annual behind the mic. He has written musician and pannist Martin events in Calgary, Vancouver, Nova show featuring I Wayne, songs for many artists that Albino as well as pop stars Scotia, Jamaica, Guyana, Antigua, Gyptian, Bascom X, Beenie have been released from the Josh from India on the song London - ON, Windsor - ON, Ottawa, Man, and many others. He also studios of Jamaica. Mr. Bertus “Rock My World” from their Montreal and New Jersey. performed on ‘Sting’ and at the is currently managed by Phillip recent album. Toronto Koolhaus doing his hit Harnett and working with the After the break up of Heat Wave, song ‘Mama and Papa’ with I Shore Jam label. He was the His new single “Give Lindo P started to focus more on Wayne, the Koolhaus fans first Reggae artist to perform Thanks” soon to be released writing and performing songs blazed with energy and in the Turks & Caicos in 1992 in Canada has very rather than just playing them. Lindo excitement. The same hit under the name Dirty Berty. conscious overtones and was then approached by a popular track was written by I Wayne He also won the Roots 96.1 FM was recorded with alumni sound from Jamaica called Jah and Fire Chess and can be “What’s The Verdict” Contest from McGill University’s a Creation and went down to Jamaica found on I Wayne’s Lava with Dudley Thompson, with cappella group Effusion. for a while. While in Jamaica Lindo Ground album. Fire Chess is “Reckless Life” voted BIG was not only able to develop his now promoting his new hit TUNE by the radio listeners. JoJoe is a constant disc jockeying abilities but he was single ‘No Guns’, on the ‘Signs The depth and breadth of performer and is able to refine his performance of the Time’ riddim. In Bertus’ musical career can be accompanied by his 4-5 style. Upon his return to Canada, between performing at shows, experienced by listening to any piece band “Crowded Bus”. Lindo felt that it was time to Fire Chess is also laying down of the grooving songs from this For information and develop his singing career. His first tracks for his future album- heavenly endowed artists‚ bookings contact: performance made him feel right at ‘The Roads I Travel”. For discography. Bertus is www.jojoereggae.com or home and Lindisimo was born. further information and generating lots of interest on [email protected] Recently, Lindisimo was asked to bookings contact: S.M.M at and off the island with his join The Black Jays, a group of top 647-887-7787. Learn and see latest releases “Reckless Toronto urban artists led by Virgin more about Fire Chess at: Life”, “Damage Eye” and recording artist Kardinal Official. www.myspace.com/firechess “Shakiera”.

reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.reggaexclusive.com --- Phone: 416-287-1335 -- Email: [email protected] Pg-24 REGGAEXCLUSIVE FEATURES NEW VOICES OF REGGAE JAMAICA’S GOLDEN not already know? RS: (laughter) Well I believe VOICE RICHIE in reinventing myself. I’ve been STEPHENS in the game for a long time but I’m not one of those artistes (Cont’d. from page 17) that is just comfortable with myself. I’m still trying to write ReggaeX: The Reggae music better songs and still trying to industry is strong in many produce better and make every places like Jamaica, Europe performance better. If you see and Japan. What do you think is me ten times before and then needed to expand it? you see me tomorrow then I RS: I think us as an industry want to impress you in a way need to take a look at KENNY B ANLA that you will say wow he’s promoting our music and us “God Bless The Children” “Love Me” gotten better. So I’m always more. Not necessarily treat all putting out an effort in what I’m the performances like a show, doing. orn and raised in orn in Jamaica October in other words some gigs don’t pay much money but they are BCanada’s capital city B15 1982, Anla has been ReggaeX: So what do you promoting the music. Like for Ottawa Ontario, Kenny B singing ever since she was 5 have in store for your fans at instance there is a new market began to show all the signs of years of age. Singing started in a Reggaefest tomorrow? developing in South America a musical prodigy that would children’s choir. With the help RS :(laughter) Be there, and some of the promoters are later come to light in the and strength from God and come out early. The band is not able to pay the money that international forum. The only upbringing styles of her mother very good. I rehearsed with the bigger markets are able to son of a very musical and and father, Anla grew to love the them on Wednesday; musically pay. Some artistes probably spiritual family Kenny B was great reggae music, the great it’s really up there. I’m happy don’t want to go because they encouraged to pick up as old hits from in the 70s and up. with it. The background singers don’t feel they are getting paid many instruments as his She has learned to be versatile and everything. I’m going to do enough. But I would say to hands could handle. with her style of singing. a pretty long show because I them, sometimes ignore the Thanks to her family - her was asked to so I’m not gonna amount of money so you can Starting with percussion biggest supporters and all of her be in a rush. I’m gonna really sow the seeds that you will and guitar at ages four and close friends. perform for the people of reap somewhere down the line. five, piano at age six, drums by Calgary. My intention is to come By going there the music gets age seven, bass by age ten, “Much thanks to the back next year so I want to earn bigger and more popular, starts along with a host of woodwind recording skills of Sting Ray and my trip for next year! (laughter) instruments. Vocal abilities the studio in Jamaica that playing in the homes. The kids will accept it more. So those through these times remained recorded my first song “I Want ReggaeX: I’m sure you will are some of the areas that we below the surface. And the U”. Thanks Monique. If you are and we are all looking very need to look into as an industry, discovery of this coveted not at the front of the stage forward to it! Thank you very ya understand? talent was soon to be there is no singing from me”, much! discovered. says Anla. Anla has been RS: You’re welcome ReggaeX: For sure. Is there singing backups vocals for sweetheart! Making history with his various artists such as Aaron anything you’d like your fans to current release “God Bless the Omar Silk, Lidge Amlac, Jimmy know about you that they may Children”, Kenny B is the first Riley, Cocoa Tea, Terry Linnin, Canadian to have a full Exco Levi “Mr. O Canada” and to production done with Sly & these people she will always be Robbie “The Riddim Twins” grateful and hope the most high while they visited Canada will continue to bless them. earlier this year. Still in a pre- Anla came to Canada in July of release stage “God Bless the 2004 and that’s when her career Children” is playing in heavy soared to new heights. During rotation on CHRY, CIUT, CKLN all this, she gave birth to her son and Flow 93.5. Tevaughn Sterling, the true love of her life that inspired her to do Spreading the message of her #1 hit song “Love Me”. love through his music is the main objective sought out by Anla wanted to say, “Thanks this artist. Working hard on to Carrie Mullings for giving me his album and planning for a props and her blessings, nuff 2008 release, Kenny B love to Carrie and family. Thanks promises a must play CD from for the strength from my friend beginning to end with Tracy who fought for me to be additional works from Sly & myself and do what I do best, Robbie, so look out for it at a thanks. To all my fans and record shop near you! friends out there thank you for your support and love. God Bless you.

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