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reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 2 SIZZLA KOLONJI The 1980’s witnessed a Kick starting his rec o rd i n g year later with the follow-up, dancehall explosion and with ca r eer with a release throu g h ‘Praise Ye Jah’ (Jet Star). His the music came the lifestyle; the Zagalou label, he then major brea k t h r ough came with drugs, guns and “slackness” teamed up with Bobby ‘Digital’ the release in 1997 of the now (vulgarity). Sizzla watched Dixon for a series of singles. classic album, ‘Black Wom a n ca re f u l l y , collecting his lyrical Extensive touring with fellow and Child’ (Greensleeves). The ammunition. Formally roots and culture artist evocative title track, issued as adopting the Rastafarian faith, Luciano followed, earning a single, rapidly achieved with it’s “no holds barred ” Sizzla critical acclaim. anthemic status. Pres e n t l y , advocacy of rep a t r i a t i o n , Sizzla is experiencing slavery reparations and the 1996 marked an important worldwide success with his use of ganja, he joined the turning point for Sizzla who track “Just One Of Those ranks of the Bobo Ashanti in began working with prod u c e r Days” and “Thank You Mama”. the mid 1990’s. Phillip ‘Fatis’ Burrell of Embracing his roots and we n t y - t h r ee year old Ja m a i c a ’ s foremost modern cu l t u r e heritage, Sizzla has Sizzla began his journey T Sizzla began to develop his roots stable, Exterminator. A taken all that is great in reg g a e s Miguel Collins, born of own uncompromising style run of successful singles led to music and made it his own. evout Rastafarian paren t s whilst serving his musical the release of Sizzla’s debut nd raised in the close-knit ap p r enticeship with the album, ‘Burning Up’ (RAS). The

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Tor onto 1; Reparations; pop-ups - p 6

Reasoning with Dr. Miguel Brooks - p 7

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reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 4 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S INTERVIEWS 1972, where he now resides in st r eam it becomes a Number Middlesex and has established 1, for example, UB40's "Red, his own Alltone Label. Red Wine", Ken Boothe's "Everything I Own". Same as We talked about his upbringing to d a y , although they have and the struggle for artists in the changed the beat of the AL TON ELLIS early years. Alton was born into reggae beat, artists like Sean a musical family, and he first Paul and Elephant Man have By Halina T. Di-Lallo rec o r ded in the late 50s as part of reached the main strea m . a duo with singer Eddy Perkins WINSTON HEWITT Un f o r t u n a t e l y , most of our ack in the 1960's when the for Randy's and Studio One as Canadian artists do not have ska and rock steady sound By Halina T. Di-Lallo B Alton And Eddy. They enjoyed the funds, theref o r e they go swept through Jamaica and later some success in the R&B style independent". He continues in England, it offe r ed a start to a and "Muriel" was a massive hit inston Hewitt took me to say, "A lot of the people who number of artists whose caree r s for them. Perkins departed soon back 20 years ago pr oduce here do not have the still continue to this day. Such af t e r w a r ds for a solo career and W when he first came up with the funds to use prof e s s i o n a l veterans were the Maytals, Alton continued with Studio One ideal of a Canadian Reggae studios but use demo studios Wailers and the most influential at Bren t f o r d Road, as well as instrumental ska band was the working with Coxsone Dodd's Music Awa r ds. He tells me to do their rec o r ding and Skatalites with solo artists such ar ch-rival in the business, Duke "Back in 1984 I had been a th e re f o r e cannot compete. as Prince Buster, Derrick Reid, at his Trea s u r e Isle Studio reggae artist for years, I was These artists that are Mo r gan, Ken Boothe and Alton in Bond Street, initially as Alton working construction with my struggling do not use prop e r Ellis and the Flames to name a Ellis And The Flames. br others. One night, I was engineers. When you go into a fe w . Songs like "Warpaint" by sitting down watching The real studio they spend hours Basil Gabbidon, "Shake A Leg" by Alton expressed to me how American Music Awa r ds. The and hours on one line on the Derrick Morgan, Alton and Eddy's disillusioned he has become over Eagles had a song out called co n t r ols to balance the music "Muriel" and the biggest hit of all the years with reggae music. He "Hotel California" which in my pr operly to get the prop e r these early tunes, set the pattern enlightened me about how his mind was reggae, Culture sounds, most studios do not for the early new wave to rhythms have been plundered Club's big hit was "Do You have compressors to make the vocalists and harmony grou p s . and given a sometimes- Want To Hurt Me", Tina music tight. The artist, excessive number of new Turner's "What's Love Got To engineer and producer have to Pr oducers offe r ed these artists tr eatments. Vintage rhythms Do With It" and lots of other know what sound they are up to $10 a song and clubs paid now sound as if they have been songs won Awa r ds during this looking for". $2 for an artist to perform on a specifically built for "new songs". period in 1984. No reg g a e Sa t u r day night if they had a hit in Alton says, "In one way it is cred i t artist had been nominated Winston continues to say, the charts. There were no that they are using my music, but an y w h e r e, like Bob Marley, "That you get what you pay for. royalties in those days and most di s c r edit comes from not being Gr egory Isaacs and Dennis Also the environment that you artists would have their songs on paid. Even if someone uses my Br own to name a few. I then live in has a lot to do with what white labels and not even have a baseline, or a portion of my realized that for reggae artists you eat or drink, has a lot to do mention. These performers music - the credit has to given". to have Awa r ds to put up on what you are listening to and invested everything with the He tells me that over the past 10 their wall, they were not how you carry yourself. The fo r ce of their crea t i v e years he has seen so many selling enough rec o r ds to have en v i r onment that we live in is personalities to be heard, their compilation CD's and remixes of a Gold or Platinum. That is not a reggae or R&B paths have been long and hard. his work, and explained to me when the idea came - to start en v i r onment, we don't hear Let us not forget how they how new lyrics can be crafted up a Reggae Awa r ds". Now, this music 24/7 on a radio struggled in so many ways for onto old rhythms. Alton says, their music to be played; we "That just as in the early days 20 years later Win s t o n ' s station and we do not have the must always respect them and when his songs were covered dr eam is celebrating it's 20th sound drilled into us. never forget the hardships they and no royalties were paid, the An n i v e r s a r y . Unfortunately that is why so en d e a v o r ed. Today we can look same is still happening today, many of our Canadian artists back and see that they were a some things never change, too Over the years, like any leave Canada to make it! major force in the foundation of many people are still exploiting veteran in the music business, ( Con’t on page 20 ) modern popular music to date. artists and still getting away with Winston has seen many it". I replied by quoting one of changes. He says, "Every time One such artist was Alton Ellis, Alton's songs "Cry Touch", the a reggae song hits the main who with over 30 years in the song informs us that in no music business deserves the uncertain terms time will catch right to be applauded for his up on you!. Independent, Original and Proud dedication and commitment. I Recording, mixing, mastering, midi pre-production, CD artwork and caught up with Alton after his After so many years in the typesetting appearance at the Ocean Bay business, Alton Ellis's music is Nightclub in Tor onto with Glen very influential even today. Tel: (416) 789-0598 Washington and Leroy Brow n Nedrick Gavin be f o r e he left for his trip back ( Con’t on page 25 ) President home to England. Alton spent a few years living in Tor onto in the www.virosmusic.com [email protected] late 60's early 70's and then 3689 Bathurst Street, Toronto, planted his roots in England in Ontario M6A 2E6

reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 5 REGGAEXCLUSIVE NEWS NEW WORLD NEVER TOO FAR Ne w s f l a s h : CA N A D I A N RE PA R AT I O N S FROM HOME Who God Bless, REGGAE MUSIC No Man Curse, By: Stefan Bindoo Beenie Man AWAR D S lliott G. Thompson ave you ever looked at the passed the Big up to Ras Lee on his pr esents New Wor l d television and wondered , E H Worse. Jah Bless two nominations for “Top Reparations, a film based on when is there going to be Beenie Man. SInger (male)” and “To p the case of reparations for pr ogramming that deal with the Ma n a g e r ’ s death SIngle”. He will also African enslavement. In rec e n t in t e r est and culture that I have shock Beenie Man. p e r f o r m i n g years millions and billions of gr own up with. Yes, there are Paul Tyr ell, Beenie Man’s roa d at the dollars along with land have radio programs and everything, ma n a g e r , has been shot dead in C a n a d i a n been awarded to people which is great, but when can I Ja m a i c a ! R e g g a e including First Nation Tri b e s , see the same type of Awards. Japanese who were held in pr ogramming that I used to when concentration camps and Jews I was home. Home being in the Wh a t ’ s Up fr om Hitler’s holocaust in Wor l d Caribbean. Well, look no further War II. More recent settlements than the Island Express and Wit h have been made and are Focus Caribbean. Both prog r a m s Mi c h a e l forthcoming with Lybia and the give you the feeling that He ’ s rebuilding of Iraq. Africans reg a r dless of where you are in Rose? CRMA NOMINEE we r e brought to the new world this world you are never that far back with Black Congratulations to Jimmy as an enslaved workforce to away from home. Uhuru and in the Reid on his work on plantations and in studio red c o r ding and planning a no m i n a t i o n s homes for absolutely no wages Island Express is a music video reunion tour. BIg Up Michael Rose! for “Top at all. Slave-owners were also pr ogram hosted by “Jax” with R e g g a e compensated after slavery, one goal in mind. To not only JUNO NOMINEE S I n g e r meanwhile freed Africans and bring the music the people of the Congratulations to Leroy (male)” at their descendants were left to West Indies have grown used to, “Artist” Brow n t h e combat the forces of racism. but to expose it to people who nominated for a C a n a d i a n have not yet had the pleasure of Reggae Juno R e g g a e New World Reparations the Island culture. Focus 2004. Leroy was A w a r d s . fe a t u r es interviews from Chief Caribbean, another prog r a m also nominated Jimmy will be performing Brian LaForme of the hosted by April Mulling, fills the in 3 categories at at the Show come March Mississaugas of the New gap by bringing news stories the Canadian 21st, 2004. Cr edit, the Nation Of Islam, di r ectly from the Caribbean to Reggae Music Black Activist Dudley Laws, Awa rd s In 1978 your television. So now you don’t W i n s t o n Jamaican African Ambassador have to go online to read or know Hon. Dudley Thompson, Mario Dias hit what is going on...Just turn on JUNO NOMINEE t h e Van Peebles and many more your television - to Tor onto 1 views on the case of c h a r t s (Channel 15) on Saturdays from Congratulations to Nana reparations. With this film with a #1 11 am - 12 noon and on Sundays McLean on her nomination for a Thompson observes that r e g g a e fr om 11 am - 12 noon. Reggae Juno 2004. compensation had always been Also for her hit “Slow asked for since slavery’s D a n c i n g ” Both programs are prod u c e d nomination of abolition and New Wor l d and a top ten hit by Red Gem Productions out of To p R e g g a e Reparations intents to take “Rivers of Babylon”, both Tor onto and promise to bring to S i n g e r these important talks from songs produced by you a taste of home away from (female) at the behind closed doors and into Winston Hewitt on the home. Contact info: Red Gem C a n a d i a n the open. To puchase a copy of Boss Record Label. Pr oductions, 416-609-1284 c/o: Reggae Music this film call: 416-891-1273. Awards. Winston will be at the Trevor Bindoo. Reggae Awards March 21 Retail Ready Duplicated & Packaged CDs

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reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 6 REGGAEXCLUSIVE CULTURAL NEWS was allowed, as it was his exact length of the Arch Of the Dr . Brookes: Well, it is custom to go in his private Covenant because the really a remnant of Pagan chapel where he would pray personification of the Arch Of practices, the ritual of the for one hour every day. He the Covenant when the Arch winter solstice and all that. would be guarded by the Of The Covenant is in Which was adopted later by mi l i t a r y . This happened for seclusion, the Arch is the Christianity but in truth and in th r ee days and on the third wo r d of God in stone when His fact it has not been day he was allowed to go in Imperial Majesty in person determined when Yes u s and pray for one hour, and personifies the Arch. He rea l l y Christos really came to earth, after he never did come back transcended the material plain as the sacrificial Lamb of God, out. As time passed they too manifest in other that as you say properly is a br oke down the door, dug dimensions and he shall Babylonian Pagan celebration, down in the ground, tore the return in full power and glory but it has taken over the ceiling apart, and after that as the King Of Kings, Lord Of world. It is not too important was never to be seen again in Lo r ds, Conquering Lion Of the to determine exactly when, the material plain. The guards Tribe Of Judah, the Elect Of but it is important that we do it Dr. Miguel Brooks that where watching him were God, the Light Of The in the true spirit of rec o g n i z i n g REASONING WITH ord e r ed to a military base and Universe, Vanquisher Of Our the coming of the Christ, both DR. BROOKS executed so the secret would Enemies and to establish his the time when he came as the (Continued from Dec. 2003 die with them. And the eternal Kingdom as lamb of God and this time Issue) charade was constructed in pr ophesied in the scriptures . when he came as His Imperial which several burial sights Majesty Haile Sellassie I to lycine: You touched on we r e dug up including one on Glycine: Even though you manifest the kingly character Git last night, a subject the grounds of the Jubilee ar e a well-accomplished of the most high. that when discussing Palace in Addis Abba, and of scholar and a Doctor of Rastafari with non-believers course they could not Psychology do you face Glycine: For the many tends to be quite announce to the world that tribulations still because you other Rasta’s will read this co n t r oversial, and of course this little small sized old man ar e carrying the words and what words of encouragement I’m speaking about the di s a p p e a r ed from captivity, so doing the works of Rastafari? do you have to say? questioning of Sellassie being they announced to the world Dr . Brookes: Oh Yes Dr . Brookes: Well my the true and living God. Over that he died of natural causes, considerable tribulations, I did mission at this time in Canada the years there have been and that his remains were not, as you know, take the is really to advocate for the those who have claimed to buried at a secret location. Nazarite vow, I do not wear unity and empowerment of have found His Imperial Recently as you mentioned locks theref o r e I look pret t y Rastafari and African Ma j e s t y ’ s remains and claim th e r e was another controv e r s y much like an upright western descendants throughout the that he is dead. What do you when they said that they had academic, but this way I am Diaspora here in the Wes t e r n say to those who say His br ought out the skeletal able on behalf of His Majesty world, and in the homeland in Imperial Majesty cannot remains of His Imperial and on behalf of the Glory Of Africa. We are living a possible be God? Ma j e s t y . But when it was Ethiopia to move in the pr ophetic moment in the Dr . Brookes: Well in the checked out those bones corridors of power or evolvement of the history of fourth chapter of my book could not correspond to his corridors of academia, and I humanity and it is absolutely Negus: The Dynasty Of the Imperial Majesty, they were am not immediately essential that we develop that Blessed Seed, I describe there too tall. They could have never recognized as a un i t y , love, harmony, and about His Imperial Majesty been His Imperial Majesty’s rep r esentative of his, respect for each other. Which Haile Sellassie I and I inform bone they were too long, they sometimes I am ref e r r ed to as we see in other ethnic grou p s th e r e that he is not dead, he have even produced animal an “undergr ound” Rastafarian. like the Orientals, we can actually disappeared from the bones to say that it was His learn lessons from them. hands of his captures at the Imperial Majesty. And His Glycine: Dr. Brookes I time in 1975 after the over Imperial Majesty was very wanted to ask how do you THE END! th r ow of the monarch y . He small 5 feet 2 inches, the view this Christmas?

reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 7 song writing ability was of ficially recognized with the cover of "Winsome" by world REGGAE GRAMMY WINNERS renowned rock group, The Rolling Stones in 1987 and which they renamed "Too Rude"; and by the pop grou p Sublime's adaptation of "Loving" in 1996. Pint’s ex p o s u r e to the big screen has Half Pint come with the movies “The Mighty Quinn” (1989), alf Pint's diminutive “Substitute 2” (1998), and Hst a t u r e belies not only “Mookie” (1999), all Original his vocal capabilities but also Motion Picture Soundtracks. In camouflages his huge on-stage 1998, Half Pint was endowed pr esence, often described as with one of the greatest honors SEAN PAUL DAVID HINDS from STEEL PULSE no less than explosive and of his career when he signed dynamic. He has worked with with the prestigious BMG top producers such as Errol Music Publishing Company. REGGAE JUNO WINNERS (John) Marshall; Errol (Myrie) Lewis; Prince (King) Jammy; Half Pint enjoyed rel a t i v e the rhythm twins, Sly and success on his album “Legal Robbie; George Phang; Jack We Legal”. This was followed Scorpio, Bobby "Digital" Dixon by a 15 city US tour with and Mass Hugh to name a few. Anthony B. Pint was pres e n t e d with "The Keys to The City of In 1983, Pint's first single, La u d e r dale Lakes" by the "S a l l y ," was released followed Mayor of that Florida suburb in by "Winsome," the virtual 2000. Half Pint will be anthem of the day. He performing at the Canadian continued to bombard the local Reggae Music Awa r ds on and international Reggae Ma r ch 21, 2004 at the SATTALITES MESSENJAH scenes with a slew of hits, Travelodge Hotel at Keele & including "Mr. Landlord, " 401 in Toro n t o . "Level the Vibes," "Substitute Lover" and the massive chart CANADIAN REGGAE MUSIC topper “Victory”. Pint's prol i f i c AWARD WINNERS

Glen Washington Pamela Maynard Sonia Collymore

Carla Marshall Jakki James Wally Ritchie

Leroy Sibbles Lenn Hammond Lady Jade

reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 8 Pre z i d e n t Bro w n

e is an Hadvocate of a resolute new Roots & Reality movement, a reggae DJ, who sees every 'Single' as a way of sounding out his "words of encouragement", which is also his most popular song title. He is one of Jamaica's most melodic DJs.

He was born in the green hills of Cl a r endon. Fitz Albert Cotterell, or just Fitz to his friends, left school after the early death of his father and moved with his mother to Port Maria. He later went to Oracabessa and finally ended up in Ocho Rios, a huge tourist hot spot on Jamaica's northern coast. Getting into music was just a matter of time. The earliest and most formative influence on him was the pr oducer and sound system operator Jack Ruby. He took the fatherless son under his wing in 1984, gave him the Pr ezident Brown DJ identity and even let him be one of the resident MCs on his sound circuit, one of the most ren o w n e d of dance hall history, Jack Ruby's Hi- Po w e r .

Ev e n t u a l l y , producer Barry O'Hare's X- Rated label gave him a proper home base to enable a brea k t h r ough in Europe. He had his brea k t h r ough in 1995. He flooded the market with music and free l a n c e d co n t i n u o u s l y . Two albums produced by Barry O'Hare were released within one year called "Big Bad & Talented" and "P r ezident Selections". These albums we r e to give Prezident Brown a footing in Eu r ope, as Barry O'Hare had made a sales and distribution agreement with the Dutch reggae label Runn, which operated fr om Maastricht. Prezident Brow n ' s "Generation Next" was released October 6, 2003 through Chet Records, Sony Music and Muzik Ave. He also rec e n t l y released a song with Ryan called ”Be Thankful”. For bookings call: (416) 824- 59 0 3 .

reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 9 REGGAEXCLUSIVE “LIVE SHOW” REVIEWS the stage whose persona always ignites an audience. “IBO” sang the popular tunes of Bob Marley with demeanor and spirit, radiating a hypnotic performance over his audience. Watch out for “IBO”, who will be rel e a s i n g his debut album this spring!

ORGANS Headlining the show was Er r ol “ORGANS” Anderson, a King Ujah, Bianca, Ouda Ouda and Lenky REMEMBERING A singer who is continuing the “T rench Town Experience”. SHINING LIGHT After an intermission with LE G E N D Born in the ghettos of door prizes and giveaways, Photos & Article: Jamaica, this quiet spoken, SHINES ON fe a t u r e artist “King Ujah” took By Halina T. Di-Lallo humble man is true to his CA L G A R Y the stage. This acclaimed roots. A singer, songwriter Photo & Article singer has several awards to his algary celebrated Black and musician “Organs” sang By Halina T. Di-Lallo name and is very impressive on History Month with an tracks from his impres s i v e C stage. Having seen “King Ujah” evening of tribute to “Bob roots album “People Power”. perform on many occasions, he Marley” on Saturda y , February His performance portrayed h what a night! The has certainly developed as a 14th to honour this icon, his that music is a message OCalgary Reggae Festival live performer, his vocals have life and music. The evening ca r r i e r , dealing with joy, one Society is to be congratulated gr own over the past few years was one of roots, culture and love, and one heart and to get for the hard work of and if you have never witnessed reggae music. The live venue, up and stand up for your or chestrating a superb night of “King Ujah” live in concert, you held at Renegades Pub and rights! “Organs” has entertainment with local talent have missed a treat. He gave a Night Club joined forces with developed a charismatic style and one of Toro n t o ’ s ren o w n e d fo r ceful performance as would Ca l g a r y ’ s “Afesha Music”. MC of his own, showing off his artists “King Ujah”. The venue be expected. “Ujah” performed for the evening was “LEO C” en e r gy and passion was at The Night Gallery held tracks from his latest album fr om CJSW 90.9 FM th r oughout his live on Saturda y , February 28th. Caribbean Linkup. “Beauty For Ashes” including Th r oughout the evening IBO Kick off started with M.C.’s “Shining Light”, “Oh Jah Jah”, Ca l g a r y ’ s Top DJ’s, “Original for the evening Calgary Radio “Roots Girl” and one of my RnR” (Lady Redz and Trev o r Celebrities, “Tullo” and “Leo C” favourites “Mama”. He stole Rankin) entertained the crow d of CJSW 90.9 fm. After a short the show with an over- with the echoing sounds of in t r oduction about the Society en e r getic and entertaining Marley melodies. and lineup for the evening, D.J. performance, he left the crow d Nuw Tech immediately crea t e d euphoric, they wanted more, he Opening the show, the the vibes for the crowd to get filled their anticipation by audience were treated to up dancing. coming back to do an encore! un r eleased video footage of Bob Marley courtesy of Roger The evening got underway We must never forget the backing posse at any concert. St e f fens, world-ren o w n e d performance. Guitar in hand, with the first of the lineup of These musicians are masters in Marley Biographer. The video he ended the evening by Calgary artists as “OUDA their field and deserve shown on the big scree n , singing some familiar Marley OUDA” jumped up onto the recognition for their showed clips of Marley’s early tunes, the audience stage. As always, OUDA’s adaptability to play numerou s years of rehearsals and responded! It was a night to performance was full of energy rhythms. Backup band for the performances. After a brief rem e m b e r . and enthusiasm, he evening was the KinDread Band interval, Calgary’s multi- commanded the stage and his talented artist “IBO” took to audience. Next, strolling on the with guest musician L.A. from stage was “Lenky” (Mr. Smooth) Tor onto on Bass. Backup performing some classic singer for “King Ujah” was reggae. The crowd wanted Ca l g a r y ’ s “Racquel” who also mo r e and more they got with sang solo “I Believe I Can Fly” “Lenky” taking charge and with music schoolteacher keeping the vibes at a high “Angie McGillivray” as backup when he sang “Stir It Up”. The singer for “Bianca”. Calgary artists kept coming, All artists delivered with Canadian Reggae Music memorable performances to a Awa r d Winner “BIANCA” packed house, certainly a performing several songs wonderful closure to Black including a beautiful version of History Month. “W aiting In Vain” and her latest single “Heaven”.

reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 10 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S BAND/GROUP SPOTLIGHT nations they have entertained and united Tor onto audiences Janaya Ellis Ellis known as Sista J-Zealous with their ferocious groo v e s has a strong foundation in and uplifting and conscious music having studied flute, singing and rapping. 2004 piano, drums, steel pan and sees the release of their new ke y b o a r ds. In 1999 Ellis 6 song CD “Dare to be performed at Moonsplash in Di ff e r ent” which rep re s e n t s SOULJA FYAH Anguilla BWI and has played the latest and grea t e s t in Caribbean Bands like (Photo & Text from Len Chan) incarnation of Women ah run Risasa, Tropicanos and Tings in all of it’s funky sexy Harmonics Band in Florida. and soulful glory. The band SOULJA FYAH is a prog re s s i v e Sista J was recently in St. WOMEN AH RUN consists of seven members Reggae Band based out of Kitts and Nevis promoting her TI N G S including Lady Luscious, Edmonton led by lead singer, new solo project produced by Santinha, Heather Burton, J.J. composer Janaya Ellis. IBO from Nevis and the first Sh e p p a r d, Aimee O’Connor, SOULJA FYAH came into single is called "Feel Like omen Ah Ruh Tings Debbie August-Moffat and existence in 2002 influenced Smiling". is Toro n t o ’ s longest W Rachel Melas. For more by a combination of rhythms standing all women Dancehall information or bookings fr om Reggae, Soca, African SOULJA FYAH has performed Reggae and R&B purveying contact: (416) 588-9227 or and Calypso and blending the in major festivals such as band. Founded in the early (416) 241-3478. various sounds to create their Cariwest in Edmonton and 90 ’ s by Lady Luscious to own style that has made the Carifest in Calgary along with empower women of all band a favorite wherever they Leon Coldero of Code 868. have performed.

ReggaeX: What do you hope Unlimitedsounds, to get reg g a e Newcomer’ (Male). It took a lot to achieve in the reggae music artists up coming or well known of hard work, dedication and wo r l d ? specifically in Canada to encouragement to get to this Casper: A level of res p e c t , collaborate on more projects, to point. My thoughts on the success, and many awards and encourage the music industry Reggae Awa r ds are I think that to someday be reg a r ded as a on a national and international Winston Hewitt is giving artists le g e n d . level, to support reggae artists a chance to be recognized, and with much respect and prop s help further their careers by ReggaeX: What do you do in and to become a international putting on this event every year. this spare time, when he is not reggae artist/producer and REASONING WITH in the studio rec o rd i n g ? so n g w r i t e r . ReggaeX: Any shout outs or Casper: I enjoy going by the big ups? CA S P E R lake, spending time with family ReggaeX: Who writes your Casper: You dun know seh and friends, listening to other music and who are some of the Jah first! My Mom & Dad, my eggaeX: Who is Casper music genres, paint pictures of artists, producers and studios br others Don and Kris, my Rand where does he come wildlife, travel and learn about he has worked out of? woman Michelle love & res p e c t . fro m ? other parts of the world. Casper: Jah and I write all Big up all artists in the industry Casper: I am a reg g a e my music. I’ve worked with for doing a great job like Prince ar t i s t / p r oducer and songwriter. ReggaeX: Why did you artists such as: Lady P, Prince Al l y , Lady P, Winston Hewitt, I come from a little town East of choose the reggae music Al l y , Faith from the UK, Korxon, Shabba from the Finch Crew , Tor onto in a place called Picton ge n r e? VJ from Guyana, Thunda, Big Faith from the UK, Big Miz & but I’ve been living in Toro n t o Casper: It chose me, it Miz & Kush for NYC, Moze Dee, Kush from NYC, Lady B, Masani for the past 10 years. comes natural to me and I enjoy Shabba from the Finch Crew , & Delroy Sterling from CHRY the music. Taz. I have in the works 105.5 FM, Real FLEX TV in JA, ReggaeX: Who inspired you collaborations with Ave t h a , DJ Emron Easy Sounds from to become a reg g a e ReggaeX: What kind of Devon Irie, Black Floss, Donna the UK, King Turbo from CUIT singer/artist? vibes do you encounter in the Makeda, Black Lion and 89.5 FM, Ron Nelson from Casper: Jah, as well it’s reggae music community? Fr eddie McGreg o r . I haven’t had CKLN 88.1 FM, Courtney always been in my blood to sing Casper: The kinds of vibes I any success to date working Mcintosh from IRIE FM in JA, reggae music, and I like the fact want to encounter is positive with other prod u c e r s / s t u d i o s . Ras Jockey from Kings of that it was a challenge to learn vibes that can uplift the people That is why I built Kings, Black Lion, Donna that type of music. and help us love each other and Unlimitedsounds Records . Makeda, Coco Tea, Daddy come together as one. Ru s t y , Mary from Syracuse NY, ReggaeX: Who influenced ReggaeX: How do you feel An d r ew & Crew from you in the music business, ReggaeX: What are your being nominated for ‘Top Millennium Wea r , Moma P & ge n e r a l l y ? go a l s ? Reggae Newcomer’ (Male) in Fa m i l y , Prince Robert, Rick Casper: Robert Nestor Casper: To continue to help the Canadian Reggae Music fr om CHCR 104.5 FM, Ma r l e y , Coco Tea, Greg o r y people, to bring my rec o r d label Awa r ds and what are your Sensation & Christina, Lady Di Isaac, Shinehead, Snow, Tiger, “Unlimitedsounds” and its thoughts on the Canadian & Crew , Rasta Digital... and Buju Banton, Wayne Won d e r artists to an international level, Reggae Music Awa rd s ? many more. and Shabba Ranks and the list to create future jobs for people Casper: I feel honored to be goes on. who want to work at nominated for ‘Top Reggae

reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 11 SPOTLIGHT ON PRODUCERS/ENGINEERS/PROMOTERS one sense it is growing and in rec o r d companies. He had another it is not. What artists several single disc hits while at ar e doing is recycling what home, his most memorable has been produced before. “Leaving Rome” thus For example, most of the establishing his talent on an artists are using the old international level. He ret u r n e d foundation riddims in a new to Canada in the late seventies context. He states that what and shortly after in 1979 they are doing is great but reg i s t e r ed his music label most of the mixes are not “B U N J O ” . reggae but dancehall. He JO JO BENNETT quotes Beenie Man saying Jo-Jo Bennett is curren t l y Pro d u c e r / M u s i c i a n / S i n g e r that “Bob Marley made the leader (Guru) of the Toro n t o (Bunjo Music Prod u c t i o n s , Reggae Music but he makes based Pop-Reggae band “The Re c o r ds &Tap e s ) CHARLIE ABRAHAMS Dancehall the same as Sattalites”, a band that is the Producer/Promoter Elephant Man, there are no winner of numerous music is musical roots are in By Halina T. Di-Lallo rhythm guitars in their music aw a r ds including a Juno in jazz and the classics; just bass and drum”. Yet , H 1990. A ‘rabble-rouser’ as he his musical sojourns however ro d u c e r / P ro m o t e r dancehall music is now has been dubbed by music have affo r ded him involvement Charles Abrahams, co m m e r cialized, it is what is critics, this entertainer will has P with appreciation of the Pop- owner of JAHMIX Records and selling, what people want to the exuberance and charm of a Music culture. Today he is one JAHMIX PRODUCTION started he a r . Charlie stresses that youth just discovering music. of the genre’ s top icons and a his career in promotions at the music is an art and you cannot To meet and talk with the pioneering exponent of the R & age of 11 back home in St. cr eate something that has veteran off stage however, he B Soul, Neo-Soul and Reggae An n ’ s, Jamaica prom o t i n g been created before. He pr ovides no insight at all as to se g m e n t s . dances with his mother. At pointed out to me that he was his on stage ‘rabble-rou s i n g ’ , the end of 1974 Charlie laid not criticizing he was just he becomes deeply introv e r t e d In 1970 while on hiatus in down his roots in Canada. On showing the diffe re n c e . and non-exhibitionist. If asked his homeland Jamaica, Bennett arrival his career was focused Everyone goes with what is about his plans for the future released his first and only on becoming a Civil Engineer, tre n d y , it may last for a few he states, “I just take it one day album “Groovey Joe” while after taking courses in weeks then it is over. at a time”. performing live and doing Mechanical Engineering, he Wh e r eas, roots reggae music studio work for numerou s knew that his heart was rea l l y like Bob Marley’s will always set on music and that is where be played. his career path was steered . named Black Scorpion and Charlie told me that his I was interested to find out th a t ’ s when the fun started. mentor was Jack Ruby who what Charlie as a Prom o t e r Fr om there he worked live pr oduced Burning Spear. He looks for in artists to appear shows with U-Roy to John Holt. was classed as Jack Ruby’s on a show. He is more from It was Roscoe that ren a m e d right hand man. Around 1980 the old school, he told me that him Kill-a-Gan after working for Charlie brought Jack Ruby to the most important thing for him at dot-com rec o rd i n g Canada and they organized a him is whether the artists are studios and that’s where he Canadian tour, which spanned cr eative, if his ears like their met Courtney Buckley. A year over a couple of weeks. work then he will bring them la t e r , Mr. Buckley started Black Charlie was probably one of to the people. Being in the Ar r ow Music Recording studio the first Reggae Promoters in business in Canada for 20 plus and from there we rec o rd e d artists like Little John, Noel Canada mentoring other years, he promotes shows and GILLIGAN - ENGINEER people who wanted to get into artists that people can listen Ellis, Monty Morris, Misty, Sample King and right now the business along the way. to - not the hype and bling Adam Babin a.k.a. Gillagan we ’ r e working with King On the promotion side, Charlie bling! He pushes crea t i v i t y , as moved to Tor onto in 1996 Cu l t u r e. Black Arrow Music is has worked across Canada he himself is an artist, a writer wh e r e he worked for a at the front line of reg g a e and the United States and has and prod u c e r . He tells me that rehearsal studio by the name of music and Gillagan is the new fu t u r e plans to do some work he is not into the music for any Kool Kat and met the reg g a e kid on the block and loving it. in Europe. He told me that aw a r ds but for the rew a r ds, if band Hit Squad. In time he was Check the website at: when he is tired on prom o t i n g his customers are happy then asked to be the roadie for ww w. b l a c k a r r owmusic.ath.cx he changes to prod u c i n g . he is happy. As Charlie’s work Roscoe. He then started to Under his cap he has is prominent from here to work in a punk rec o r ding studio pr oduced artists such as Jamaica, he can certainly PRINCETON BROWN, Q-SHAN choose who he wants to work DIA and CHESTER MILLER to with and to have an effect the name a few. right way! One way or another reggaeXclusive is now reggaeXclusive the music lives on! online at advertising works! I asked Charlie how he has www.caribbeanmusic.ca Call 647-435-0637 seen reggae music grow in / reggaex Canada. He told me that in

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Five years later, in 1995, King Turbo made history again by being the first reggae sound off e r ed their first show on radio. The "Morning Ride" features Ki n g t u r b o Shooks as the host, and Spex Entertainment Inc. spinning the hottest Reggae tracks. The show broa d c a s t s Childhood friends Ricky Tur b o Mondays from 6 to 9 a.m. on and Slingshot, determined that 89.5FM or on the web at they had something worthwhile ww w .ciut.com. to contribute to reggae music. In October 1989, during a In January 2000, King Tur b o birthday party for Slingshot, the Entertainment Incorporated sound played for the first time launched their own music- pu b l i c l y . Originally called Unique rec o r ding studio called Hits Hi - P o w e r , the name was soon Fa c t o r y . King Turbo is no longer changed to King Tur b o . co n s i d e r ed just a reggae sound. Ra t h e r , King Turbo is reg a rd e d In the dancehall scene, King as an entertainment empire that Turbo was dubbed "Kid Tur b o " includes outlets such as by peers and more established clothing line, broa d c a s t i n g , reggae sounds because of the pr oducing, marketing, gr oup's relatively youthful age pr omoting, and the Internet. and their huge high school fan Upcoming projects include a base. In 1990 King Turbo made compilation CD featuring its first radio appearance as a pr oduction by Slingshot and reggae sound on Ron Nelson's Spex, and talent from CV and "Friday Night Reggaemania" Joopy on the sounds rec o r d sh o w , becoming the first reg g a e label. Interested in finding out sound in Tor onto to actually play mo r e about King Turbo? Call on the radio. They later played 41 6 - 8 4 8 - 4 7 7 7 .

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The man with the “one of a kind” voice in SEAN PAUL Reggae Dancehall. ReggaeXclusive salutes Sean Paul. Keep the good Man who won the 2004 Reggae sound coming, Grammy. Mr. Levy.

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Any artist who need their CD to be included in the catalogue call reggaeXclusive @ 647-435-0637 From a Radio DJ's titled "Rough Upbringing". This tune skyrocketed Rappa Roberts and Tippa lee to #1 The album itself carries a Perspective No stranger to the ear of position on the Jamaican unique blend of original By Patrick Roots reggae lover worldwide, chart. A video that compositions with topics Musical Sniper (aka Rappa accompanied "No Tro u b l e ranging from hope for a Robert) has had success We" was instrumental in better world (Stand up fter listening to a new highlighting his vocal abilities helping to get the tune heavy S t rong"), hardship of the Asong or album, a DJ f rom the beginning of his airplay on music video common people can always inform you musical career. Starting out p rograms worldwide. ("Downhearted People"), whether it will go on to in the Jamaican music Because of circ u m s t a n c e s short-term relationship, ("No become a hit with the buying business with then deejaying beyond their control, the Joking thing") to senseless public. Whatever it is in a hit sparring partner Tippa Lee, deejaying duo was forced to killings ("Sending Them eggae tune that captivates a Musical Sniper then called Part Company soon Away"). Of the 11 tracks on DJ, deep down in their soul Rappa Robert achieved thereafter. After Tippa Lee's the album, "Rough hey know that it will go success on the Jamaican d e p a r t u re, Rappa Robert Upbringing" is the only traight to the psychic of music charts with a tune began work on his solo career adapted tune written by Brian hose they play music for produced by Tristan Palma's turning to old friend and long Jobson. This release by namely the listening public. Black Solidarity label called time producer Paul Hussey Oracabessa re c o rd s "Come Inna De Dance". for guidance. Musical Sniper highlights the scope of Not many recording artist Reports out of Jamaica at the had started out as a singer at Musical Sniper's heartfelt are able to draw attention to time describes Rappa Robert the beginning of his career; lyrics and inspiring their works within the first and Tippa Lee as up and became a deejay when e met messages. Although Musical few bars. However, for those coming Deejays who created up with Tippa, now with the Sniper attained fame in the artists with the ability to a new and unique sound in help of Paul Hussey and deejay fraternity for his direct attention their way, it is the Dancehalls and parties, Oracabessa Studio. Musical earlier works as Rappa always a pleasure listening to they utilized harmonies in Sniper has returned to Robert, he now looks like he their productions. One such their deejaying endeavors singing while still integrating will once again become a ecording artist this Dj have establishing themselves as his melodious style with some household name in this 21st ound with the ability to the deejays with harmony. deejaying. This new album century with his ever-f re s h garner attention and possibly "Rough Upbringing" is lyrics, melodies and songs. climb the music charts The deejaying duo soon p roduced with help fro m Patrick Roots and the Crew worldwide is Musical Sniper went on to more fame when people like Paul Hussey, Sly do Reggae Riddims, (born Robert Wilson) with his they did a tune called "No and Robbie, Monty Alexander, Wed.nites 8-10pm on CIUT new CD out on the Trouble We" on Hugh James Glen DaCosta and many more 89.5 FM Oracabessa Record label Redman International label. of reggae's finest.

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PRINCE ALLY KING SELAH DAVE PARKER

orn in British Guyana, ing Selah was born on orn on the beautiful er oy Brown Jnr. began BPrince Ally has been KMay 20, 1966 in Bisland of Tr i n i d a d Lshowing an interest in musically influenced since a Portland, Jamaica. As a &Tobago, Anthony D.S. Parker music from an early age. "He young age. In 1985 Prince te e n a g e r , he took up singing a.k.a. Dave Parker sang before he talked", rec a l l s relocated to Canada with his and playing the guitar. In March immigrated to Canada with his father Leroy Brown. In fa m i l y . With 10 albums and 1983, he migrated to Toro n t o , his family as a child. In the 1999, he produced his first multiple awards, he owns a Canada. Upon leaving school, mid 80's Dave's musical single, Maria, Maria, a cover Distribution and Prod u c t i o n he started the musical grou p career took a turn when he version of Carlos Santana. The Co m p a n y , "A TIP Record SELAH with three other friends. started performing with the track was released on the Hit Label" and is President of the After several years, the grou p award winning reggae band Squad Label. It enjoyed heavy "Island Music Shop". His disbanded to pursue solo LIVE STOCK where he sang rotation on many stations aw a r ds and achievements are ca r eers. King Selah took a lead vocals. Later, he ac r oss Canada and the USA. very impressive and includes short hiatus from performing became the co-founder and aw a r ds on Most Ver s a t i l e and traveled to Jamaica where lead vocalist of the In 2002, "I believe in music" Artist propagating culture to he met producer Ervin Allah REVELATION band. was released on Dakarai Music it's fullest. Lloyd. When he realized Selah's Label produced by Sly and talent, he encouraged him to The 2001-2002 release of Robbie, the track entered on His latest album is a classic, work on his song writing the CD "To g e t h e r n e s s " the New York Top Singles Chart "The Greatest hits of Prince abilities with the goal of a full- represents Dave's first solo and Miami's WLRN Caribbean Ally" and includes hit songs length album. Upon ret u r n i n g e ffort after many years of Rhythms in December. Leroy like "People of the Wor l d " , to Tor onto, Selah began in work. This CD has an was nominated for "Top "Ethiopian Rock", "We are earnest to amass material for energetic reggae sound that Newcomer" and "Male Singer only Love", "Hold On", "Drug what is now his current rel e a s e has vocals of a well-seasoned of the year" at the Canadian Fr ee", "Hello", "Ain't No "The House of David". artist. A distribution deal was Reggae Music Awa r ds in Sunshine", "Imagine" and "I realized for this CD on the Tor onto for the year 2002. The Who Have Nothing" to name a "House of David" is a French island of Guadeloupe summer of 2003 Leroy Junior's fe w . Make sure that you conscious melding of with Tululu Records for th i r d song "Give Love Another pu r chase this dynamite CD, sp i r i t u a l i t y , social commentary, E u rope, Caribbean and Try" was released on Leroy well produced with some of and the everyday struggle Africa. With future plans and Br own and Friends Compilation the best in the music business known as the human condition. the dreams of realizing a getting sudden airplay on major to date. Also catch Prince Ally The mix includes love songs, re c o rding contract with a and community stations in and live performing and get your praise, and dancehall. It has major label, this 2002-03 out of the country. With quiet fix of a lover's mix. Singer, received accolades and airplay reggae award nominee has determination and strong will, Songwriter and Prod u c e r , in the United States and written a new CD entitled "All this artist is destined to take Prince Ally wants the world to Ca n a d a . For One Love. The cross style the world by storm. Call (416) know this, "Follow your is an incredible mix of zouk 878-4942 or (416) 760-8821. dr eams and work towards love, reggae, R&B and quiet E m a i l : L y r i c a l 2 2 them, never give up and REGGAEXCLUSIVE storm held together by heart @b l a c k p l a n e t . c o m always be persistent." For ADVERTISING felt vocals and vocal mo r e information call: 416- WORKS. CALL 647- arrangements. 74 6 - 7 7 4 8 . 435-0637

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reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 19 REGGAE GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT KA Y MORRIS January 1999, Kay Morris & WINSTON HEWITT The Jewels released their ( from page 5 ) follow-up CD entitled “ARMAGEDDON”. March If you are an R&B artist you have 2002, Kay won “Top Female to go to where it is played. You go Gospel Artist” at the Canadian th e r e and learn and mix in that Reggae Music Awa r ds. May en v i ro n m e n t " . 2002, Kay Morris won the Caribcan Awa r ds in the Best Winston tells me that over the Traditional Album category. past 20 years he has seen so June 2002, Kay received the much Canadian talent grow and Hopeton Lewis Caribbean states that we are blessed with Gospel Music Awa r d our Canadian artists. " The Certification for Outstanding Reggae Awa r ds are really to Ac h i e v e m e n t . expose Canadian talent and for an a d a ’ s reggae gospel them to promote themselves and Ma r ch 2003, Kay Morris & ORDS OF HIS Queen & Diva in her own hopefully make it to the C The Jewels was “artist of the IMPERIAL MAJESTY rights, is a singer/songwriter & W ma i n s t r eam level". He says "every month” on NTA Channel 12 EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE pr esident of a foundation, she year is a learning tool and every Television in Nigeria. 1ST - THE LAST CHRISTIAN is also a native of Jamaica and year they make changes, September 2003, the Kay KING OF THE SOLOMONIC was raised by two Pentecostal hopefully for the better". This Morris Foundation rec e i v e d DYNASTY - DEFENDER OF Minister parents, 22 years ago ye a r , the Awa r ds take place on of ficial reg i s t r a t i o n THE FA I T H . she migrated to Canada where Su n d a y , March 21st at 7 p.m. at certification of incorporation the Travel Lodge Hotel, 2737 she resides with her husband Pro g r ess without religion is as a Non-profit NGO from the Keele Street, Tor onto. As this is and four children. just like a life surrounded by government of Ghana. 20th Anniversary, they are October 2003, KMF rec e i v e d unknown peril and can be The “Jewels” are planning to hold a pre- Aw a r d Party no n - p r ofit NGO status in co m p a r ed to a body without a shimmering female vocalists with some of the artists on the Canada. October 2003, Kay so u l . that provide not only harmonic Sa t u r day night. A dynamite show Morris & The Jewels won the Th e re f o r e O Christian, let us support for Kay Morris’ has been planned; one of the best MAJA Gospel Music Awa r ds in arise and with the spiritual melodies, but also serve to re- performance wise and everyone is the Best Reggae/Soca zeal and earnestness which af firm the strength of her very excited. Ken Boothe is one of Re c o r ding category. Song characterized the apostles message through song. Kay the featured artists, with Johnny “Daddy” (on upcoming CD) and early Christians, let us Morris & The Jewels’ debut Clarke, Dobby Dobson and Half was among the Top (12) finalist labor to lead our brothers and album, “Live Again” was first Pint, an artist who came along in in the Canadian National sisters to our Savior Jesus released in Canada in the 80's who has held his own. Gospel Song Competition. who only can give life in its December 1995 and featured His song "Greetings I Bring From 2004 Highlights: April 3rd, fullest sense.” two original compositions Jah" is classed as an Anthem. KMF launch in Ghana: April 6- Also Barbara Jones along with a written by Kay. Building on How long will we, who are 13, Nigeria Tour; April 14-19 host of Canadian Artists. Please the grou p ’ s growing popularity, disciples of the Lord Jesus London, England tour. Email: check out the website for updates Ma r ch 1997, Kay was awarde d Christ, who are taught by the morris @nobelmed.com. and information on the nominees the 1996 Canadian Reggae same Holy Bible, continue to Website: www.k a y m o r r i s . c o m . for this year at Music Awa r d in the “Top remain divided among Contact Kay Morris at: (905) ww w. c a n a d i a n re g g a e m u s i c a w a r d Female Newcomer” category. ou r s e l v e s ? 824-8121 or 905-824-7038. s. c o m

cover of Sue Thompson's hit. Other popular hits include "Soul and Devotion". She gained international acclaim in 1981 with her hit "Just When I Needed You Most", which en t e r ed the British Charts. In 1985 she entered the Canadian Charts with "Drea m BARBARA JONES Lover", that same year she won the Top Female orn in Kingston International Reggae Awa rd . BJamaica, this talented Barbara will be performing at lady made a dramatic debut Reggae Music Awa r ds to be with the still popular "Wal k held on March 21st, 2003 at Th r ough This World With Me" the Travelodge Hotel located at followed by "Sad Movies", a Keele & 401 in Toro n t o .

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SONG ARTIST Urban Space - Tony Barnes & Sweet T CKLN 88.1 FM Movements - Mercedes CKLN 88.1 FM Heartache Leroy Brown Gotta Move On Nana McLean ReggaeMania - Ron Nelson CKLN 88.1 FM Step in the Name of Love Ryan Delroy G Showcase -Delroy G CHRY 105.5 FM Glorify The King Prince Everald Mix Supreme - Delroy Sterling CHRY 105.5 FM Stand Up Strong Musical Sniper In My House Donna Makeda Reggae Rhythms - Patrick Roots CIUT 89.5 FM Roots Girl King Ujah Musical Triangle - Milton Blake CKLN 88.1 FM Been There Done That Spida & Avetha Greetings Steele Black Roots Radio - Denise Burnett CIUT 89.5 FM The Lion Has Prevailed Humble Zion Train - Natty B & Bigga & Glycine CHRY 105.5 FM Radio Dubplate - Richard Banton, Janet, Banky CHRY 105.5 FM (Compiled by Natty B of Zion Train - CHRY 105.5 FM) Positive Vibrations - King David CHRY 105.5 FM Cool Runnings - Sir B CHRY 105.5 FM Caribbean Crucible - Luther Brown CHRY 105.5 FM Morning Ride - King Turbo CIUT 89.5 FM Norman Otis Richmond CIUT 89.5 FM Reggae Plus Radio - Lee Marshall www.reggaeplus.net Conscious Vibes CHRY 105.5 FM Island Explosion - DJ Ruffkut CHRY 105.5 FM Durmot Williams CIRV Dibi Hawkes CIUT 89.5 FM Crooked Beat - Nicky Dread (Guelph) CFRU 93.3 FM

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He is also no stranger DUDLEY GEORGE Ge o r ge Nook's older albums he to the international scene, was more a DJ and now he is OF TORONTO'S AIR br oadcasting live from VANCOUVER DJ actually singing.” Dudley talked WAVE S Jamaica several times. Halina T. Di-Lallo to me passionately about how By Glynn Tay l o r some other artists have now On a weekly basis, Sir B turned commercial and their or nearly 24 years Dudley hat do you get when strives to play as much whole image has changed - he FGe o r ge has been feels that they are not Wyou combine a Canadian content as possible, as he put very bluntly, "If there volunteering his time on Co-op portraying anything positive in smooth voice, a great ear for Radio, CFRO 102.7 fm out of the music and an unbeatable is no swearing and it isn't their messages. He says, "that slack, I'll play it!" When asked City of Van c o u v e r , British these artists have been given a personality? Well, you get Sir Columbia. Vancouver Co- B, the "cool ruler of Toro n t o ' s what he thought constituted a gift, they can reach out to so good package he said, "I operative Radio is a non- many people and then they waves". Born in Kingston, co m m e r cial, co-operatively- Jamaica 1962, Byron Ellington always look at lyrical content, switch - it is truly disappointing. the quality of the track, and owned, listener-s u p p o r t e d , When artists turn commerci a l had a passion for music from community radio station. an early age. But it wasn't most importantly the they change their image and pr oduction." In Sir B's eyes Dudley runs 2 programmes, The sell what the people want it's a until he ventured to Canada in Supermix Show, every 3rd 1976 that his musical caree r wh e r e Canadian artists are same really". "A lot of the big lacking is in the production, "I Sa t u r day and every 4th labels don't really care - they really took off. Like many Sa t u r day of each month from 11 radio DJ's, Sir B has worked hear too many good riddims ar e after the dollars - if their but not enough good voices". p.m. - 7:00 a.m. His late night artist cannot deliver any more with several sound systems, show every 3rd Saturday is selecting for Boweeble Sound For those who have been then they will find someone tuning in you may have been mainly reggae, soca and else. That is what the big system and Golden Eagle calypso and on the 4th Saturda y International in the 90's. hearing a female voice, it's the rec o r d labels want - but at the voice of Sir B's new co-host he switches to conscious same time they should be reggae sounds. In 1992, Sir B was invited Carrie Mullings. "We have educating their artists to send to CHRY by Elaine Thompson. gr eat chemistry and she adds out a good message". He a nice flavor to the show." So Dudley spoke to me about continues to say, "that is why so So it wasn't long before "Cool how he first got into the radio Runnings" was up and running make sure you tune in every many artists have now gone Sa t u r day from 12pm-2am on industry through DONALD independent - they do not want weekly on CHRY. When asked DA WES, who had a prog r a m m e to describe the content of his CH R Y 105.5fm. to be "owned" so to speak. called the Doctor Love Show - They lose their individuality.” show Sir B said, " It's a Dudley used to select during the show and one night Donald I asked Dudley about the handed him the mic - 24 years reggae scene in Van c o u v e r . He later he is still not letting go of tells me that he would like more the mic! listeners to phone in and voice their opinions on the music Dudley told me that he has being played, and to join in on seen many changes in the the discussions. As for music scene. He states that concerts in Van c o u v e r , there is "Nowadays there is a lot of a great deal of local talent - but slackness in the music" which it seems that the Promoters are he stays away from. He stron g l y not really interested as they ex p r essed to me that that no want to make money so they one benefits from it. Dudley is a deal with the big names. All in devotee and follower of roo t s all, Dudley George has a and culture and believes that remarkable talent and a vision, the conscious music, which he he is a radio DJ who uses his plays, is music that will teach gift through the power of the the youths. The messages are radio to spread the music to mo r e spiritual and positive his listeners. relaying the fighting against op p r ession and fighting against wro n g .

reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 23 DEEJAYS/SINGJAYS SPOTLIGHT / REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S VIEWS yearn for the warmth of the next asserts, it would seem that the season to usher in these awards pu b l i c ’ s awareness of this is and accolades on our minimal. It was further pointed ho m e g r own and international out that if an artist who they musical and cinematic talent. think is not deserving of What better time to huddle overwhelming support rec e i v e s ar ound the television and watch that support that those votes our favorite stars and superstars would consequently be make predictable speeches, disqualified as the orga n i z a t i o n thank God for being a gangster has its finger on the pulse of the PEAS ZEAD and pay homage to the bling- in d u s t r y . However and for the KING UJAH bling. With any luck the rec o r d as well, I think that the ennis Ferron Jnr. diamonds in the rough will bring CRMA is a great idea and I a.k.a. Peas Zead was ing Ujah has prov e n a ray of hope for the next year commend it’s organizers and D himself to be a versatile born in Kingston Jamaica. K and liven up these cerem o n i e s . founder for keeping it going for artist. With a steady stream of Like many young men his some 20 years- despite popular singles making deep age, sports, music and girls Th e re ’ s another side to insurmountable odds. Moreo v e r , in r oads in England and America, we r e the thing. He decided aw a r d season though because I am encouraged that the CRMA King Ujah has maintained an to take on two of the three February is for many the start of facilitates a vision for young international presence even as topics seriously. Sports and a new year, the time for planning musicians and artists as far away as Japan where his music was the obvious and projections. A time when ex p r essed to me by Mr. Hewitt photo appeared in the youth ch o i c e . goals are laid out and challenges himself. I would like to driven publication "Guidepost" issued. It’s also a month without congratulate all those who are After receiving a track any public holidays! It’s a time nominated because in an King Ujah's CD "Beauty For industry that places little value and field scholarship to when all those who indulged Ashes" has been rec e i v i n g over the Christmas holiday have on process and an over- Wallace state college, tr emendous airplay in and to devise a plan to deal with their emphasis on outcome, it is nice Hanceville Alabama, U.S.A., ar ound Canada and is certainly cr editors and displaced to be honored by your very own. and making the all American musically rocking listeners with Jamaicans and other Caribbean team in high jump, it seems its rootical vibe. As a result of Nationals go through all the The Juno awards also made sports was up and rol l i n g . this, King Ujah has been hired to reasons they can come up with its nomination list public this On time out from college, perform at various stage shows for going back home but still find month and in our category of Peas Zead headed for and festivals. He just rec e n t l y a better one to stay. Where am I in t e r est, Best Reggae Recordi n g Jamaica. In no time, he did went to Calgary and was the going with all this? I’m trying to and in true Juno form, there some gigs around town. headline act for the Reggae say that February is a special we r e no surprises. This Back in the states sports Festival Fundraiser where he put time as it brings the start of pr estigious award ceremony will was rolling to a stop as on an excellent performance. In something new or brings to an take place in April in Edmonton. Dennis Ferron Jr. explains, the studio again and working on end something old- depending For our 5 nominees, allow me to "Everything was fine but due his second full-length album, on how you view the adage ‘the ex p r ess right here how proud I to reasons beyond my King Ujah is also doing work with glass is either half full or half am that you were chosen this co n t r ol I moved to Canada, various producers for em p t y .’ February is also the time year and commend you for all he r e I could not pursue my compilation CDs. He has been for the Juno’s and the Canadian the hard work that you have track and field to the full nominated this year for "Top Reggae Music Awa r ds to shine placed into getting your potential, so when I got Reggae Dancehall DJ (male)" at br i g h t l y . rec o r ding from creative idea to settled I wrote songs". He the Canadian Reggae Music the public airwaves. I hope that is currently working with Awa r ds. Good Luck, Ujah. Earlier this month both as your names are called in BlackXkimo Entertainment entertainment bodies Edmonton that you will and Code 4-1-6 Records in announced their nominees in a recognize that you are now a Tor onto, doing shows public nominee celebration part of a bigger movement-one ar ound town and gearing up forum. While some categories that will continue to break down to unleash songs like "I'm read like a who’s who in the the status quo and allow reg g a e Not Running Son" and "Melt industry others raised a few to be as commonplace as rap Inna Snow". ey e b r ows and questions. Wit h and rock music in Canadian the Canadian Reggae Music so c i e t y . I want to congratulate Peas Zead, the young Awa r ds I am still unsure as to the you all and just as February new artist that is sure to pr ocess of nomination despite signals a fresh start in award cause a stir in Toro n t o ' s calling its director and attending terms, I look forward to more reggae music community. RYAN’S VIEWS its nomination cerem o n y . I feel quality Canadian reggae music. His performance is that voting process is grea t l y en e r getic, vibes strong and ebruary is award month. flawed as there does not appear Ryan will be performing on moving with catchy, smart FAchievement awards for to be any control over the Ma r ch 19 at The Palm Grove NIte lyrics, a true tren d s e t t e r film and music are presented in amount of ballots issued and Club and March 20 at the Ocean al r eady getting attention this, the shortest month of our given that the nomination Bay Nite Club. Also appearing fr om fans and media. This ca l e n d a r . The timing seems pr ocess is supposed to be done will be Q-Shan Dia & Orga n s . artist has what it takes to perfect though as we move in the name of public become a top artist. th r ough our climatic journey and participation, as the org a n i z a t i o n ’ s point man

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