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Di-Lallo ReggaeXclusive is published pg 25 New Voices: Eyesus; Struggler; Brimstone; Tonya P Michelle Ottley every quarter. 2007 Issues: Sophia “Iyamtheiah” Daniels March, June, September & December REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S ARTIST SPOTLIGHT his single “Mother, Mother” in Festival, Centre Island for Friends” Vol. 1 released in June 2005. This track is a Caribana and Du Murier 1999, has received special tribute to mothers all Theatre to name a few. Prince tremendous airplay in Toronto over the world and is Everald released a 7” – 45 and around the world. He receiving excellent reviews. (vinyl) titled “Glorify the King” then released “Prince Everold He also recently released his (Side A) and “Help” (Side AA) Meets Mother Lisa in the year new chart-topping full-length in the year 2002, which is 2000. Prince Everald CD entitled “Prince Everald & receiving airplay in Canada continues to perform locally Friends Vol. 2”. This CD and around the world. This as well as internationally. He features artists like “Grammy record is currently in stores has made appearances in Kid” Michael Rose, Willi and doing considerably well. Canada, England, Jamaica Williams, Glen Washington, His consciousness brought and Chicago to name a few. Nana McLean, Dougie Mack him to the Jamaica With Love Receiving various Awards and Donna Makeda, along Concert in October 2002 from the reggae music with the Prince himself. featuring the Mighty industry, this dynamic artist Diamonds and George Nooks has been in the music Prince Everald made an and the Black Throne business for over twenty PRINCE EVERALD appearance at the Calgary Judgment Concert in years and has been releasing International Reggae Festival December 2002 featuring records and CDs ever since. LAUNCHES NEW CD and the Montreal International Capleton. He received the Reggae Festival where he did Roland Alphonso Memorial The “Prince Everald & rince Everald recently not fail to create an impact. Award in October 2002 and Friends” Vol. 2 CD Launch & Pwon the Longevity He also performed at the Irie has performed with a range of Earthstrong Celebration will Award at the Caribbean Music Festival at Nathan high profile artists including take place on June 22nd, Crucible Awards and was Phillips Square where he was Freddie McGregor, Sanchez, 2007 at the Club Paradise spotlighted as Caribbean spotlighted on City TV’s Lt. Stitchie, Yami Bolo, (200 Attwell Drive, Etobicoke). Crucible’s “Artist of the Entertainment News singing Michael Rose, Sugar Minott, Special guest artists Month”. He received the two of his original songs. He Cocoa Tea, Bounty Killer, Lady appearing are: Willi Williams, “Lover’s Rock Single of the has appeared on the annual Saw, Leroy Sibbles, Capleton, KoreXion, Donna Makeda & Year” Award at the Toronto Canadian Reggae Music Beenie Man and a myriad of Devon Irie amongst others. Int’l. Reggae Music Awards for Awards, Marcus Garvey Day, other stars. 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bands, artists and musicians radio personalities here in music. We are residents here! the world over. Why it moves Canada as many of them feel Pay taxes here and NOT ONE Mexicans, Americans, Dutch, that they are actually stars OF OUR TUNES IS PLAYED on Germans, Philippines, themselves and that unless AC radio! We want it played! Japanese, Africans, Italians, the music is not directly out of Not on one station, but on all the French, Belgium, Jamaica it can’t be played, or of them!” Alaskans, Australians, more accurately, if the artist Chinese, Pakistanis, Indians, resides in Canada it definitely Shit, he got my blood English, South Africans, can’t be played. Even if the boiling and I was looking for Brazilians and EVERY other artist is an icon! This brethren my stick and a piece of nation too numerous to is as quoted as any in the Punk cardboard to make my sign. mention is mind boggling. Rock movement as a Fun and jokes aside, it did Why didn’t R&B, or classical “Godfather’ based on the make me think even deeper on JULION’S VIEWS music, or Rock, or even the numbers of his tunes that they this topic. People of all races WILLI WILLIAMS Polka take over the planet? covered, including a band like listen to reggae music Reggae music! So as I build The Clash and still Willi does worldwide on MANY radio THE MAN, THE GORGON, this compilation, I build it as a not get played in Canada? We stations and we reside here THE ICON fan. I go and find music and discussed his disgust at Flow and hope to hear a few tunes artists that I like. And as I 93.5FM – he brought to my here and there. No one is ast Friday, I went to searched I needed to attention that Flow backwards asking for charity! Just play LWilli’s place. I am approach the legends. spells “Wolf”, I guess pointing the music against what is working on a Canadian reggae to us as the sheep – for not currently being offered and compilation and thought that it Willi Williams is one such representing him personally or see if it stands the test. If we could not be considered as legend. www. williwilliams. reggae music for that matter. cry racism, we are called weak complete unless I approached com. Our initial conversation Here is a man that is greatly for using the ‘race card’ but at legends in the game like Leroy was by phone, I called a respected in Jamaica and the end of the day, no matter Sibbles, Jojo Bennett, Willi couple of times but he was in around the world as still a what you call it, ‘de music still Williams or Leroy Brown. To Puerto Rico performing, then I contributor to the genre and nah play!’ speak of their contributions to finally got him, told him of none of his tunes gets played http://www.williwilliams.com/ reggae worldwide as well as what I was trying to create a here. Some 14 albums and discography4.htm I listened to here in Canada would lead to reggae compilation for TONS of written tunes that the tune on this page for the more pages than I am able to www.canadinreggaeworld.co even he can’t remember and entire length of this article. write. First and foremost, I am m and his initial answer was, we can’t find a tune to play on Couldn’t get tired of it! So the a music fan! One of the music “Good luck with that!” and radio? compilation is complete, and I that moves me GREATLY is seemed about ready to hang was unable to get a tune from reggae! I consider it the true up the phone. I scrambled to REVOLUTION! the “Gorgon” as time did not ‘soul’ music as it captures all stall the dial tone and told him allow for our schedules to people from all countries the that I understood how and why This original, Trenchtown mesh. But I am still and will world over, more than ANY he felt the way he did, but I fire man, calls for a always be a HUGE fan of his other genre can boast. There was on a mission and would Revolution! I paraphrase, “We work, his humility as a is no place on this planet not stop coming at him until he should all (reggae artists and Rastaman, his wisdom and the where reggae isn’t played or relented. So I went to his fans) walk down to the Chum fire that he still blazes. Hail to heard. My venture into the home. We discussed some of building and set up and don’t the Gorgon, Willi Williams. realm of ‘myspace’ confirms it the reasons for him not even move till they acknowledge daily and gives me contact to attempting to get music to the our presence and play our

in church and moved to Kingston contemplative style, and found to pursue music professionally. critical acclaim for its artistic POP UP After McClymont had worked integrity and stylistic diversity. with prominent reggae Luciano’s sacred approach to life producers like Herman Chin-Loy and music fills his other albums, and labels like Aquarius and Sky including 1996’s After All, 1997’s High, Homer Harris of Blue Messenger, and 1999’s Mountain changed McClymont’s Champions in Action. Great name to Luciano. Luciano then Controversy was issued two released singles for labels like years later, as was A New Day. Big Ship, New Name Muzik, and Serve Jah was issued in 2002, LUCIANO Sky High, and began working followed by 2003’s “Tell It from with longtime producer Phillip the Heart”. “Lessons of Life” KOREXION “Fattis” Burrell. However, the from 2003 teamed the singer superstar in his native pressures of constant recording with the hot production crew Fat Jamaica, Luciano A and performing caused him to Eyes while 2005’s “Upright” KoreXion will be performing at combines his love of God and leave the music scene in 1993 to featured the production of DJ various venues throughout the beauty into a soulful, spiritual regroup and reconsider his life. Flava and marked Luciano’s first summer. With hit songs like blend of rock and R&B-tinged release on the Kingston label. “It’s All Bless” and “X-Rated”, reggae. Born Jepther His return, 1995’s Where KoreXion is keeping the McClymont in Davey Town, he There Is Life reflected Luciano’s airwaves on fire. Look out for began his musical career singing sabbatical with its spiritual, our 2007 Reggae Juno Winner.

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a short medley and as He spoke of Toronto being the headed to the front of the expected the crowd went nuts. first place he traveled to by stage which filled instantly - A significant amount of plane as an artist. “Toronto the first note rung out. The European ladies took over the bless mi and send mi out inna band played a taster of what front lines screaming and the earth…” While there is still was to come and the next whaling for the new artist. room in the dancehall instant, Peter and Gramps Photo by: They were not alone! The fraternity for role models, stepped onto the stage. It was Sandi entire Docs drew nearer. Capleton holds his own. His a very special moment; it had Destonis “Tomorrow’s Another Day” concerns and knowledge of that feeling of musical history received an overwhelming World Affairs cannot be for Calgary. response and Buddz’ voice disputed. His music, could not be heard over the reasoning, and community Without the sweet sensitive CAPLETON BLAZED crowd’s when he sang “Come contributions are constant vocals of Sista Una who is Around”. Collie performed reminders. This is an artist spending time at home being a THE DOCS - Collie mostly girl tunes with little or with a serious message. mum, the family carried on in Buddz Promote The no emphasis on serious issues. Capleton educates while he pure spiritual bliss. The set Perhaps he doesn’t consider entertains. One need not was around two hours long, Herbs himself a messenger? In any guess his intentions. He comprising of new and old. By Sophia “Iyamtheiah” Daniel event the ladies seemed clearly stated: “I chant fi equal They captivated the crowd with pleased. rights and justice four corners songs like “She’s Still Loving multi-nation crowd of the world, for salvation to Me”, “Tell Me How Come”, Agathered at the Docs to Other artists to bless the the fullest…” “Down By The River” and a witness Capleton and Collie stage included Fire Lion, Jah favorite of dreads and non- Buddz in concert. It’s been a Thunda, and Toronto’s Jah “ROCKAZ REJOICE dreads alike “Don’t Haffi Dread while since Toronto got a Youth. Later, the fire started to be Rasta”. Gramps and chance to welcome a fresh backstage with Capleton DURING ROYAL Peter took the lead vocals and international talent. The big yelling “Wi Bun Dem Out, Wi VISIT” playfully exchanged the lead herb tune by the Bermuda-born Bun Dem Out…Holy Emmanuel playing off of each other’s Editorial and Photo By: Halina T. Caucasian stirred a buzz in the I, Selassie I, Jah RastafarI!” A Di-Lallo - Calgary, Alberta strengths, clearly showing dancehall community. Toronto flaming red suit burst on stage. their impressive vocal skills. was eager. Expectations were King Shango uttered: set high for Collie Buddz and it “Capleton bun maternity Words cannot express how was soon time for him to infirmity, mi bun Bird Flu, AIDS, impressively Morgan Heritage deliver. E.U., G8…” It was show time! perform. Their stage presence The Fireman started “Jah Jah was exceptional, something Turn tables spun for a while City” and the crowd finished it. which can only be achieved and J Logix almost concealed As we know, Capleton always The Royal Family of after many years in the the long wait using perfect talk to the massive so before Reggae, ‘Morgan Heritage’ business. They are a true selection. Tréson took the going further he spoke of touched down in Calgary as reggae blessing and a band stage first and it was great that Marcus Garvey’s vision of Haile part of their Canadian tour on that I believe will continue to he did - for it takes a certain Selassie I’s crowning in 1930. Saturday March 3rd at amaze the reggae world for kind of artist to please a MacEwan Hall Ballroom, U of years to come. Gramps and waiting crowd. An acoustic With his eyes closed for C. The hall slowly began to fill Peter fed off the vibes of the version of “Legalize It” set the almost the entire show around 9 p.m. and the sound crowd, who were dancing, tone for the night. The crowd Capleton literally performed system pumped out some whistling and shouting praises. was definitely mesmerized by hits on top of hits. “Slew serious old and new riddims The atmosphere was electric, the singer’s showmanship. Dem”, “The Wicked Man Will adding to the growing giving the impression of a Peter Tosh would have been Have To Fall”, “St Mary Mi excitement. Having never seen crowd much larger than was proud. For the remaining Come From”, “It Was an them perform live, I waited actually in attendance, and segment Fulla Band alongside Invasion”, “Hunt You”, “Look with excited anticipation for with the intimacy of a small Tréson’s heart-touching voice Good In Her Clothes”, “Numba the night to unfold. venue you almost felt like you rocked us through a journey of One Pan Di Look Good Chart” were on stage with them. This love and reality. Included in were a few. He even invited Around 10 p.m.,MC for the was a special night, the the unforgettable performance the audience to request songs evening, ‘Tullo’ from CJSW memory of which we’ll keep were the hit singles “Moments” during his extensive 90.9 - Level The Vibes forever. A huge respect must and “Jenny Rocka”. Big things performance. Cell phones lit introduced the opening act, go to the opening acts, “SYA”, are in store for this the venue saluting the ‘SYA’ from Toronto who was “IBO” and “Kindread” Band for phenomenal entertainer. energetic Fire Man. Everyone backed by Calgary’s ‘Kindread’ their perseverance and hard had at least one hand up at Band. After a short set, work to gain recognition in Toronto’s upcoming some point especially during Calgary’s ‘IBO’ stepped onto Canada. Also to the sponsors Trebleton kept the positive “Dash A Fire”. Prophecy Band the stage. I was totally and all those involved in vibration with “Life InThe City”. was outstanding keeping up impressed by their set, they promoting the night, but most His rapid dancehall style with The Prophet. certainly showcased their of all a massive respect to the demanded the audience’s keen diverse musical abilities from mighty legends themselves – listening skills and he got that. Toronto clearly loves conscious roots to ska they “Morgan Heritage”. All were tuned in. “Finally the Capleton. In fact, he took certainly are a first class act. It herbs man come around”. some time to render a special was just after 11 p.m. when Collie Buddz hit the scene with appreciation for the people. everyone got to their feet and

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Interview & Photo by: was brought up that way. I was ReggaeX: How does it feel to ReggaeX: What do you do for Lisa Connors grown up in the church so I be known as one of the best fun or to relax in your spare wasn’t far from it and I’m still voices to ever come out of time? not far from it. Jamaica? Actually one of the Sanchez: Just play music and I best voices in music period! love to watch fights, boxing. ReggaeX People talk about Sanchez: I feel great and I just you as a cover artiste, and you pray that God will just keep me ReggaeX: What is your take in have done a lot of amazing and keep my head together the direction that reggae covers but you have also that I don’t get over all this, music is going right now? written some fantastic just keep me on track. Sanchez: Well, not 100%. originals. Some of them are off track so Sanchez: Yes and I am greatful ReggaeX: Who are some of some still need to get back in for being a cover artiste your favourite new artistes line. because it has made me a right now? INTERVIEW WITH man. Sanchez: Just people like ReggaeX: You’ve done some SANCHEZ Gyptian, Jah Cure all of them. great combinations. Is there ReggaeX: But the thing is I like them. anyone you’d like to work with you’ve done your covers as in the future? ReggaeX: Greetings Sanchez, good or better, in my opinion ReggaeX: Do you have any Sanchez: Maybe we might do welcome to Calgary. It is an than many of the originals. advice for any of the new something with Tyrese me and honour to have you here. How Sanchez: Thank you, I artistes? my partner are thinking about are you enjoying it so far? appreciate that. Sanchez: Just try to do the that very strongly either Sanchez: So far so good. It’s positive things and never do Tyrese or Alicia Keys. That like home. It’s beautiful! ReggaeX: So can we look something you’ll regret down would be cool. forward to some more the road. ReggaeX: Your career in originals from you ? ReggaeX: What about your music has spanned an Sanchez: Of course! ReggaeX: Your career, from a Sanchez Raw album? incredible twenty years with fan’s perspective has always Sanchez: Well, that is the one some thirty one albums and ReggaeX: You’ve done seemed to flow so effortlessly I’m working on right now but I over seventy singles, and still extensive touring over the and smooth. Have there ever can’t tell you yet when that going strong! What is the years. What are some of your been any really difficult times? one will be released. secret to your longevity? favourite spots? Sanchez: Yes of course. I sit Sanchez: Oh my God I would Sanchez: I’d say Europe. down and cry sometimes and I ReggaeX: What can fans say just keeping out of trouble Europe is just different. You’re call my publicist and I say to expect from you in the future? and doing the right things at playing to 80,000 people her I’m gonna drop this, forget Another 20 years or more? the right time. sometimes 100,000. this. Just get me a ticket back Sanchez: The best things home and she says no, this is there are. Yes, because I feel ReggaeX: When did you first ReggaeX: Where is the place not the time for you to give up. great! I could go on and on. realize that singing was your you want to go more than Yes there have been times but true calling in life? anything? we get over it. ReggaeX: Thank you very Sanchez: Age ten or eleven. Sanchez: Africa. I’d love to go much for your time. It has to Africa. ReggaeX; Can you tell been an honour. We look very ReggaeX: You have such an ReggaeXclusive readers forward to seeing you later obvious spiritual, Godly vibe ReggaeX: Of all your awards, something that would surprise tonight. about you both in your music which one are you most proud them about Sanchez? Sanchez: It’s been a pleasure. and your presence. Can you of? Sanchez: That I can play music Thanks for having me. describe how God has Sanchez: The gospel hall of very well. (laughter). So they’ll impacted your music? fame for real. know something new about Sanchez: Of course. Well, I Sanchez. REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S NEW VOICE OF REGGAE Roots and Culture style Reggae He had a better spiritual Merrills to perform his own to inspire and uplift people understanding of himself and music and the music of Bob through his music. Param’s God and was able to use music Marley at various stage shows in music has the feel of an ancient as a forum to promote the Montreal and Jamaica during chant and beat. Born in goodwill of man on earth. the 90’s. In 2005, Param Duckenfield, St. Thomas, Param’s first visit to a studio was recorded his song “Jah Ever Jamaica Param was exposed to with Dennis Brown who Living” produced by Dalton soul, country, gospel and reggae encouraged him to sing and Browne in Jamaica. This song is music at an early age. As a continue writing his music. receiving airplay on the local teenager, the sounds of Bob Toronto radio stations and can Marley and Dennis Brown had Param joined his family in be found on myspace and in the PARAM the greatest impact on him. The Toronto, Canada in the late 80’s local Toronto record stores. turning point in Param’s life was and recorded two songs with Param is presently working on aram is a music lover that when he met and followed the Ronald Merrils. Param shared an album to release more of his Pwrites and sings reggae Prophet Gad and started reading the stage with artists such as songs. music. He focuses primarily on “a chapter a day” of the Bible. Orthodox Issachar and Ronald

reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.reggaexclusive.com --- Phone: 416-287-1335 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 11 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S BAND/GROUP SPOTLIGHT BLACK UHURU Rudolph “Garth” Dennis, and Columbia University and was a love of music, and began his Derrick “Duckie” Simpson. former member of the female career when barely into his Feat. MICHAEL When the group experienced group Mama Africa in 1981, teens competing in talent ROSE AT MIRF difficulties securing a record Black Uhuru entered their contests, and then working 2007 contract, Spencer left to most commercially successful the North Coast hotel circuit. pursue a solo career and period. In addition to Dennis joined the Wailing recording a memorable studio At 15, he returned to the Souls. Simpson, who remained album, Red, and an exciting capital and cut his first single, the thread throughout Black live album, Tear It Up, the a DJ version of Andel Forgie’s Uhuru’s evolution, re- group reached its peak with “Woman a Gineal fe True” for organized the band with Errol the release of Anthem in 1983. producer Newton Simmons. “Jay” Wilson and quivery- Remixed and revised for That barely hinted at what was voiced lead vocalist Michael release in the United States, to come. Soon after, Rose he most successful of Rose, compared by Trouser the redone version was re- linked up with childhood Tthe second-generation Press to “a Rasta cantor.” released in Europe shortly friend Sly Dunbar, who reggae bands, Black Uhuru Accompanied by the rhythm afterwards. brought him to meet producer maintained their high quality section of Sly Dunbar on Niney Holness. The singer cut despite numerous personnel drums and Robbie Shakespear Michael Rose, is one of a number of songs for Holness changes in their 16-year on bass, Black Uhuru created Jamaica’s most distinguished during 1972: “Clap the history. The first reggae band a sound that made them a singers, as a member of Black Barber,” “Love Between Us,” to win a Grammy award, for match for any reggae Uhuru Michael Rose was one “Freedom Over Me,” and best their 1983 album Anthem, ensemble. Their debut album, of the foundation stones of the of all, “Guess Who’s Coming to Black Uhuru was, according to Love Crisis, released in 1977, roots movement, before Dinner.” Although, none of Reggae: The Rough Guide, included the anthemic hit “I launching a successful career these songs fired the charts, “The most dynamic and Love King Selassie.” Three in the modern dancehalls. His Rose was already putting into progressive reggae act of the years later, the album was work with Uhuru helped bring place a sound and vision that 1970s and early ‘80s.” remixed and released as Black the group a Grammy, while his would shake the music world. Sounds of Freedom. distinctive vocals launched an Through Holness, Rose also Black Uhuru, whose name entire musical style -the came to cut a song for Lee comes from the Swahili word With the addition of Waterhouse sound. The Perry, “Observe Life”; it too meaning “freedom,” was harmony singer Sandra Kingston neighborhood of did little. Check out Black formed in the Waterhouse “Puma” Jones, an Afro- Waterhouse is where Rose Uhuru @ the Montreal Int’l. district of Kingston by Ervin American woman who held a was born, on July 11, 1957. Reggae Festival 2007. “Don Carlos” Spencer, master’s degree from There, Rose grew up with a

formed in 1973 by keyboardist Michael “Ibo” Cooper and guitarist/cellist Steven “Cat” Coore. Both had received formal training at music schools in Jamaica, and both had played around the Kingston reggae scene before THIRD WORLD joining the original lineup of DEAN FRASER Inner Circle around 1968. KYMANI MARLEY hird World is one of the When they left to form their Sax player Dean Fraser has Tlongest-lived reggae own band in 1973, they took ollowing in the legacy of been tearing up horn sections on bands of all time, and one of Inner Circle bassist Richard Fhis father’s footsteps, innumerable reggae singles, Jamaica’s most consistently Daley with them, and also Ky-Mani Marley continues on working with some of Jamaica’s popular crossover acts among recruited drummer Carl with the pop-reggae sound in legends, including Bob Marley international audiences. While Barovier, percussionist Irvin which his family’s been known and the Wailers, since 1978. He is the band was long capable of “Carrot” Jarrett, and lead for. Stepping into his Jamaican considered one of Jamaica’s authentic roots reggae, they singer Milton “Prilly” Hamilton. roots, Marley independently finest brass players and has usually preferred to mix in Barovier was quickly replaced released his debut “The developed an international elements of R&B, funk, pop, by Cornell Marshall, and the Journey” in 1998, which following for his sultry jazz-toned and rock (and, later on, group made its live debut that developed a huge following on reggae music. Fraser formed his dancehall and rap). Purists year at Jamaica’s the reggae charts as well as first band, the Sonny Bradshaw 7, often criticized their music as independence celebration. some dedication from fans of around 1978. It was rising reggae tame and polished, overly Having all their own musicians Bob Marely. star Jacob Miller who helped beholden to commercial on hand, Third World didn’t Fraser become popular. concerns. Indeed, they were need to rely on sound systems The following year, “The regular visitors to the to play records that weren’t Journey” was eventually re- In the mid ‘90s, he released American and British charts practical to duplicate live. As a released in the United States. “Dean Plays Bob” and “Dean during the ‘80s, but the best of result, they found it difficult to Many more records appeared Plays Bob Vol. II” as a tribute to their output was undeniably land a label deal, since most in Spring 2001 on “Artists the music of his long-time idol satisfying on a creative level as labels in Jamaica were Only”. Kymani wll be Bob Marley. Dean will be well. operated by sound systems. performing at the Montreal performing on the Boat Cruise Third World was originally Int’l. Reggae Festival 2007. alongside Luciano @ MIRF ‘07.

reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.reggaexclusive.com --- Phone: 416-287-1335 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 12 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S ARTIST WATCH intention of being one of the entered the Youth Talent out of Toronto. He even did a world’s greatest singers. Parade Show at the Globe live appearance on City TV, Growing up with this in mind, Theatre. After that, the Toronto. he has never been far from premises burned down. the music scene where he Balvin moved back to St. Balvin left the band in spent most of his young life Thomas and for a while, he 1994 and went solo, then met around the sound system. put the music aside. Balvin Bransford Sinclair in 1995 and then migrated to Canada in they started to work together In the early 70’s after his 1980 and lived in Montreal for and consequently released graduation from school, ten years. There, he became their first CD. They are Balvin left for Kingston to involved in the music working on their second CD BALVIN BANTON learn the mechanical trade. business again and recorded which will be ready for At his address in Vinyard his first song. He then moved release later this year. Balvin Town Kingston 19, there was to Toronto in 1990 and put was also a star in the movie alvin Banton’s musical a nightclub called The Green together a band called The called “Jacket and Tie”, a Bcareer started as a Mist where the Youth Exodus Vibration Band and Junior Whisper Film. This young boy in Acious Valley professional band was based continued with his music. He movie was released in District in the parish of St. and did live performances was the band-leader, played October of 2006. Balvin’s Thomas Jamaica, where he several times per week. Being the rhythm, the keyboard and greatest desire is to keep and his friends would get around the band, Balvin got a did the vocals. He would play working in the studio together and sing as a group chance to learn to sing at various nightclubs and recording his own songs. or sometimes Balvin sang professionally. He then Entertainment Centers in and solo, growing up with the REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S OLDIES BUT GOODIES legends like Neil Sedaka, for his himself becoming the number presentation of his original one artist in the North Coast in composition “Life Is Just For Living”. Jamaica. As a result, he became the first Jamaican musician in the field of Glen began to see popular music to receive a national opportunities beyond The honour from his Government. The Fabulous Flames and award of the Badge of Honour for subsequently, he declined the Meritorious Service, together with offer to become the lead singer his creativity, music and energy for The Fabulous Flames. boosted his popularity and fame GLEN RICKS ERNIE SMITH Consequently, he began both at home and abroad. traveling to the United States lenroy Anthony Smith is len Ricks, was born in to pursue a solo career. During Through the well-known known around the world to Kingston Jamaica, son that time, he traveled to G booking agent Ronnie Nasralla, Ernie G all who have had the joy and to Arthur and Lillian Ricketts. Chicago where he met one of played Madison Square Garden in excitement of hearing him sing and He immigrated to Canada in his idols, Donny Hathaway, 1973 and The Felt Forum in 1974. play, as “Ernie”. Ernie is a true 1967 and attended Kitchener who took his music and talent Engagements in Brazil, other pioneer of Reggae Music, but this Waterloo Collegiate Institute. to another level. Glen decided Caribbean territories, the Mid-West, fails to convey the versatility, to return to Toronto and joined Eastern and Western coasts of the longevity and impact of his illustrious After arriving in Toronto, he the group named “Crack of USA, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, career as a singer, composer, lyric entered a talent contest in Dawn”, becoming the driving Holland followed the next few years. writer, musician arranger and artiste 1969 and won second place. force behind the band. The Migration to North America in 1976 supreme. Ernie plays mostly reggae In the meantime, he met a band claimed notoriety within was a necessary decision in the but changes with ease to rock, group of guys from Jamaica in North America, resulting in a aftermath of his controversial hit, “As rhythm and blues, ballads, country a group called “The Fabulous CBS Recording contract. We Fight One Another For the Power music and gospel. Flames” and they decided to Sadly, the group dismantled. and the Glory, The Kingdom Goes to form a dance and singing Glen was once again on his Waste’’. By 1979, Ernie was a well His professional musical career group. This was a wonderful own and signed with CBS to established exponent of reggae began in 1965, when he formed his partnership for the years to release two singles, “I got music in Canada, and toured first band, the Vandals, from among come. They left Toronto at something for my Baby” and extensively throughout that country. his brothers, sisters and friends. His some point in 1969 and went “Oh what a big World”. In Ernie returned home to Jamaica in first recording in 1967 was an to Jamaica, there history was leaving that contract, he 1989, after a 13 year exile. He was original composition “I Can’t Take It”. made. They did their first decided to go with Filthy Rich, instantly back in demand on the This was later recorded by Johnny recording of “Holly Holy”, the a Toronto based independent hotel circuit, as well as corporate Nash as “Tears On My Pillow”. Four Neil Diamond cover which he record label, where he and private functions, gala events, fantastic hits followed “Bend Down”, voiced for Clancy Eccles. The produced the album “Heart of major stage shows and has more “Ride On Sammy”, “One Dream” song became a big success my World”. In 1990, Glen than once performed on Reggae and “Pitta Patta”. In 1972, at the 3rd that sparked them to make an moved again to Jamaica where Sunsplash. Ernie will be headlining World Popular Song Festival of the album. The second single he recorded for the likes of @ Jamaica Day 2007. Yamaha Foundation For Popular “Growing Up” also became producers Sly and Robbie, Music in Tokyo, he won the lion another big hit. Glen then Bobby Digital and Phillip Fattis share of the Grand Prize, ahead of began to make a name for Burrell.

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Rastafarian, but rather than camp in 1998 when, at a show simply creating serious, in honour of the late Garnett philosophical tunes, he Silk, Tony Rebel hearing the infuses his music with a clean vocals and the lighthearted, liberal-leaning unmistakable quality of her dose of humor. performance, asked her to join the Flames camp. Since Prior to becoming a then, she has worked her way recording artist in the 1990s, up to being one of the premier he spent 14 years playing the female cultural reggae local dancehall circuit. artistes in the business. Examples of his uplifting QUEEN IFRICA TONY REBEL approach to dancehall can be Queen has had several of heard on his 1993 album ueen Ifrica, royal her recordings become a Vibes of Time; other releases empress, also known ony Rebel sings a Q staple on the airwaves, from include 1998’s If Jah. Tony as Fyah Muma, took the music peaceful, roots- the ever popular “Randy” to T Rebel will be performing at world by surprise, when in oriented form of dancehall “Boxers and Stockings”. Her the Montreal Int’l. Reggae 1995 she turned on a music designed to inspire his debut album “Fyah Muma” is Festival 2007 and also on scorcher of a performance in audience to take a more now in stores. Check her out Rastafest on July 19, 2007 at a talent contest at the aptly positive approach to life and at the Montreal Int’l. the JCA along with Queen named Club Inferno in social change. Born Patrick Reggaefest 2007 and Ifrica, Donna Makeda, Natty Montego Bay. Queen Ifrica Barrett, Rebel is a Rastafest on July 19. Pablo and Nkruma. joined the Flames Production reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.reggaexclusive.com --- Phone: 416-287-1335 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 16 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S ARTISTS SPOTLIGHT decades, and whether manager worked with such “Dubwise” Browne, and appearing with reggae greats luminaries as keyboard wizard Dubmatix. The CD also features like the late Dennis Brown or Jackie Mittoo, Lynn Taitt, Morgan Heritage, Tanto Metro, with the late R&B legend Luther Carlene Davis, Lovindeer, Jay Craig T and Mega Banton. Tanya Vandross, he has audiences Douglas and Glenn Washington fully intends to reclaim her spot rockin’ and dancin’ all night and shaped the career of his at the top of the female reggae long. daughter Tanya. Her career got hierarchy as she unleashes a CD underway in the late 80s in that showcases her raw, Toronto, where she was born. indomitable talent, sultry, Over the years Tanya has vibrant sound and demonstrates performed throughout the USA, once again why she has enjoyed Canada, England and the such ardent fan appeal and Caribbean where she has excitement with the dazzling yet ERROL BLACKWOOD enjoyed warm acceptance due potent spin that permeates her to her usually solid musical musical renditions. delivery. orn in the Accompong B(Maroon) Hills of Jamaica, Over the past decade, Richie She performed on the 1992 CAUSION Errol Blackwood migrated to has amassed a hit list which Reggae Sunsplash in Montego Toronto, Canada at an early age includes “Joy”, “By Your Side”, Bay, the 1993 Reggae Sumfest, where he learned to play the and “Weakness for Sweetness”. 1996 Reggae Sunsplash held at bass guitar. Playing with several Stephens now owns his own Chakka Cove in St. Ann, 2005 & bands in Ontario doing a mixture record label, Pot of Gold 2007 Montreal International of R&B, Soul and Funk, Errol’s Records and has recorded and Reggae Festival, 2007 Calgary love for music comes from a released 11 albums. International Reggae Festival variety of sources, ranging from Richie’s passion for success and Smile Jamaica TVJ. Among the church of his father who was is also about helping others. the artistes who have appeared a pastor to the Nyahbingi This long time humanitarian has on shows with Tanya are Drummers. given time and money to build Barrington Levy, Super Cat, schools in Jamaica, and has also Junior Reid, Buju Banton and A forceful and charismatic In 1980, Errol formed the given proceeds of his concerts many more. Her musical performer, singer/songwriter band Messenjah, along with Ray to various charity organizations repertoire includes the albums and musician, Causion is Ruddock and Rupert Harvey and working with the aged and Just the Beginning (1990), charged with intense emotion. the group would go on to record homeless. Unplugged (1993) and Real His social and conscious lyrics two albums under the WEA Personal (1996). She has won are filled with messages that record label. Messenjah toured Richie Stephens attributes various industry awards blend Reggae, soul and pop extensively for over five years in his accomplishments to hard including 11 Canadian Reggae music. Born Gregory Colin Canada and the US; band work, professionalism and Music Awards and 6 Caribbean Bailey in the beautiful twin- highlights include working with consistency combined with the Crucible Awards. She was island nation of Antigua & such musical greats as The love and support of his family, nominated three times for the Barbuda, Causion’s new album Clash and Frank Zappa and friends and fans. The world over, prestigious Juno Awards and “One Life to Live” enlightens the playing at Reggae Sunsplash. Richie strives to maintain and was presented with the Citizens masses on tracks like ‘Gang Errol himself has worked with deliver high quality reggae music. Award for the Arts by the City of War’ and ‘Slave Addiction’ and several musicians over the www.richiestephens.net Brampton in Ontario, Canada. In he tells us how to live a better years, among them The Cool 2004 her hit songs ‘A Love life on ‘Give Jah the Power’. Ruler - Gregory Isaacs who sang Thang’ which was produced by TANYA MULLINGS Over the years, Causion has on a track from Errol’s first solo Bobby “Digital” Dixon, and ‘Love toured throughout the United album. Errol also worked with and Affection’ were featured on States and Caribbean with some Bob Marley’s Wailers Band as a the television pilot Kink In My of Reggae’s finest, including Rita lead singer. Since 1990 Errol Hair, which was produced and Marley, Third World, Dennis has been nominated for fifteen directed by Tonya Lee Williams Brown, Freddie McGregor and music awards, winning eleven of of the Young and the Restless Judy Mowatt. In 1995, he was them including the Canadian fame and starring uber- the first Antiguan reggae artist Indie Music Award in 2003. entertainer Sheryl Lee Ralph. to perform at Jamaica’s Sumfest Errol Blackwood is sure to bring After taken a well needed break and in addition, he has some nice Reggae vibes to to deal with the loss of her performed at the Bob Marley Calgary for ReggaeFest ‘007. father, Tanya’s single Nuh Easy Music Festival, Reggae Cari- started to blaze the airwaves. osing a loved one is never Fest - New York City and Cry Tanya knew right then that she RICHIE STEPHENS easy and for Tanya Freedom Antigua. L had to get back into the studio Mullings, whose singing career and complete the CD for herself nown as the man with has spanned several continents, Currently residing in South and her father, and that she did! KJamaica’s Golden Voice, the pain of losing her Florida, Causion took a brief Working with producers Bobby Richie Stephens is a classic father/manager, Karl Mullings, hiatus from performing to go Digital Dixon, Dalton Browne, performer who has greatly while working on her most into the studio to record his Patrick Roberts, Wayne contributed to the development recent CD, creates a gaping hole sophomore album. Now “Devonte” Passley, Morgan of Reggae music. Richie that defies an accurate Causion’s performance pause is Heritage, Danny Browne, Stephens has been a household description. The widely over and it’s once again time to “Computer” Paul Henton, Byron name in Jamaica for nearly two respected Jamaican-born enjoy this captivating artist. Bobby Treasure, Robert reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.reggaexclusive.com --- Phone: 416-287-1335 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 17 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT Orphanage in Kingston to Jamaica’s reggae industry as establish collaborations and she recorded her debut single partnership. KMF will be “Till I Kiss You” on the Coxone carrying out medical missions label in 1977. to Jamaica in the near future as she believe this is a good Nana’s career has been way to give back to her littered with numerous awards, country and help Jamaicans nominations, presentations living with HIV/AIDS and and recognition from such orphans in her homeland. In organisations as the Canadian conversation with Kay Black Music Association and recently, she told Reggae the Canadian Juno Awards. Her Xclusive that she is now album “Nana McLean KAY MORRIS WINS getting calls for help from as Collector’s Series” produced far as South East Asia (India). by Jamaican ace Donavan SPECIAL AWARD NANA MCLEAN Germain, won the 1997 JUNO Saturday, June 9th, 2007 WINS “TOP GOSPEL for Best Reggae Recording. n Kay’s recent visit to KMF held a very successful ALBUM” AWARD IN Last fall Nana appeared in a 90 OJamaica in May 2007, fundraising dinner in aid of minutes world premier concert she toured several parishes 2007 mission to Africa. On NEW YORK CITY on Bravo television and in performing in churches and Sunday, June 10th, 2007 while December represented Canada conducted radio interviews on at the 1st Canadian Reggae at a world music festival in n 1979 Nana McLean burst several radio stations. Her Music Awards - Kay Morris Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Africa. to national prominence visit was to establish the Kay a.k.a Nana Sika received a I Nana is now a born-again with her debut album for A&M Morris Foundation (KMF) in Special Community christian singing gospel songs. Records “Dream of Life”. Her Jamaica. While in Jamaica, Recognition Award for Her recently released gospel 1980 country bluesy “Georgia she met with the two UN contribution to the Caribbean album has already won her a Eyes” was played on agencies, as well as, she Community in Canada. Top Gospel Album Award in NY practically every radio in visited the Father Ho Lung Upcoming tours: Grand City. Way to go Nana, don’t Cayman and Florida. Canada. Her roots run deep in stop the music. Warming World Tour Summer 2008. Potential acts are I POP UP - POP UP - POP UP Wayne, Bush Man, Bunny Wailer, Gyptian, Bascom X, Steven Marley, Mighty Diamonds, Etana and Marlon Bins. Also look out for Lyric HOT OFF THE special yearly print issue and Caribbean Mango PRESS - LYRIC DVD swimsuit issue - A Lyric MAGAZINE FORMS music Group production

LYRIC MUSIC Reggaeplanet.net - Where GROUP music hits and you feel know pain. Reggaeplanet.net is the only online reggae yric Music Group aims community of its kind. If you to deliver on it’s L are a reggae fan or artist the promise to make it easier for reggaeplanet.net is for you. reggae, R&B and Rap artists Build you own web page, STEELE to enter into the competitive instant message, upload music industry. We aim to do videos, party pictures, this by the production of Steele’s first album network with the millions of compilation CDs with your “Uncorrupted” album has hit reggae lovers around the favorite reggae, R & B and many charts globally and in Sister Carol is not stranger to world. Listen 24 hour live Hip-Hop artists and by a Canada. Now with the release of the reggae musci scene. She radio renegade, Jugglers, series of World Tours. Our his second album “The Love of is a versatile cultural deejay soundsation, Ron Don, Nitro, first production will be the Jah”, Steele is taking the and a tireless teacher and Natty B, Bass Odessey, sound track for the highly airwaves by storm and showing mother. Sister Carol will be Stone Love, Immortal Vybz anticipated two-part Lyric all that he is no fly by night performing on August 24th Sound and Perfect Storm. DVD Global Warming issue artist. With tracks like “What’s inside J’S Place (7 Erie Join our model search or one and Unforgiven - the War Wrong With We” feat. George Avenue, Brantford). Also of our many competitions. between Bounty Killa aka Nooks and “New World Order” appearing will be Brigadier Reggaeplanet.net join today Ground God/War Lord and feat. Queen Ifrica, Steele’s new Jerry, Sister Nancy, Zion Spice Beenie man aka Undisputed CD is off the chain and a must and many others. Music by: King of the Dancehall. buy. Steele will be performing at Sniper Sound, King Stur Grav, the Montreal Int’l. Reggae Super Fresh & Rootsman. Look out for the Global Festival in July 2007.

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LEVI MYAZ MICHAEL THOMPSON TINGA STEWART MIKEY GENERAL

evi Myaz was born in ichael Thompson a.k.a. eville “Tinga” Stewart ikey General made a LSt. Anns, Port of M“Visionary” will be Ncareer began in 1969. His Mseries of noteworthy Spain, Trinidad. He moved performing at the Prince Everald first recording was with Ernest singles for the British Fashion to South Florida in 1994. & Friends Vol. 2 CD Launch & Wilson of the Clarendonians titled label in the 1980s, then moved The son of the late and Earthstrong Celebration on June “She’s Gone” and “Old Old Song”. to Philip “Fatis” Burrell’s much revered World Beat 22nd, 2007 @ Club Paradise It was followed by a hit “Hear the Xterminator label, where he Artist and producer Richard (220 Attwell Drive, Etobicoke). Train” produced by Derrick Harriot hooked up with soon-to-be ‘Nappy’ Myers, Levi had He will also be making an which secured Tinga’s position superstar Luciano. The two early exposure to the appearance at Jamaica 2007 on early in his career. In 1971, Tinga singers left Xterminator to form Trinidadian music scene. July 28th, 2007 @ Keelesdale joined the “Borris Gardner Band” their own Qabalah First label, At 17 years of age his Park. as the lead vocalist. In 1973 which brings us to Exalt Jah. On strong interest in writing Tinga went solo and immediately this album, Mikey General is music was awakened and Michael started singing all scored a second hit “Funny joined by guests that include he wrote his first song over Jamaica where he Feeling”, produced by Lloyd Luciano, Adigun Minkah and ‘Avoiding the Hurt’ in developed a strong following of Campbell. His success with the Turbulence for a modestly October of 1993. He supporters for his music. He 1974 winning Festival song, “Play enjoyable but not really started singing then began to travel the world, de Music” written by Ernie Smith. outstanding set of modern professionally in 1994. In to such places as Guadalupe, With confidence, and a well roots-and-culture songs. 1995 Levi started Antigua and The United States; established career, Tinga wrote performing with a popular He stayed in Philadelphia for the following year festival song, Accompanied mostly by a South Beach based multi- sometime. Michael then “Hooray Festival”, for his brother rhythm section centered around cultural reggae band called migrated to Canada to join the Roman Stewart. drummer George Miller and Dread, Green & Gold. He rest of his family; it didn’t take bassist Donald Dennis (though recorded some tracks in long for the Reggae scene to In the year 1981 he walked Sly Robbie put in an Canada with his cousin embrace this talented vocalist. away with a winning song “No Weh appearance, as do Mafia Fluxy), bassist Brian Cesair. Four He performed at cultural events Nuh Betta Dan Yard” written by General phones it in on the of the songs they did such as Miss Canada World, Sangie Davis, produced by Rita sloppy “Pretty City,” and wimps together got the attention Miss Ghana and many other Marley. Now a seasoned artist, out on the overly laid-back “Fly of Warner Brothers and pageants around Ontario. Tinga has focused more on studio Away, Runaway.” When he gets Sony executives in Canada. “Visionary” has opened for top works with modest success and energized on “In Times Like Reggae artists such as Dobby completed two albums on John These,” it causes him to lose The last few years Dobson, Half Pint, Errol Dunkley; Carrol’s “Callabash label” titled track of the chords and start collaborations with Loan Ranger, V.C, George Nooks, “Key to Your Heart” and “I Feel singing painfully off-key. But producer Martin Raymond Admiral Bailey and Regina Belle The Music”. Between 1978 and there are bright spots, notably have produced music for Michael has appeared on such 1979 Tinga did four songs for “Red Ina Rome” (a combination the upcoming album shows as The Canadian Reggae producer Joseph Hookin of track with Luciano), and the including a remix of his Music Awards, Jamaica Day, “Channel One Records”, titled muscular “Love Chant.” father’s famous hit song Toronto International Cultural “Dry Up Your Tears”, “Gonna Fall ‘Old Time Days’, ‘Keep Reggae Festival and The Jerk in Love”, “Rainy Night In Georgia” Unfortunately, those are not Moving’, and ‘Music of my Festival. He opened at Phoenix and “Long About Now”, which hit enough to redeem what is Land’, a hit at Carnival in Concert Theatre and did backup the charts in England. In the same ultimately a rather lackluster 2005. After opening for vocals for Willi Williams. year Tinga covered a Timmy effort from a talented singer Anthony B in San Franciso, Michael’s first full length much Thomas song. “Why Can’t We who has done considerably the two got together to anticipated album was released Live Together”, which was a better in the past. Mikey record ‘Real King’ which is in 2007. This album is sure to smash hit in Europe. In 1987 General will be performing getting heavy airplay on the make a big impression on any Tinga had a smashed hit “Aware of alongside Luciano and Dean radio in New York, Jamaica Studio One lover. His music can Love” produced by King Jammys, Fraser on the “Unplugged” Boat and Trinidad. Levi will be be heard as far around the world later in 1988 Tinga collaborated Cruise on July 15th for the releasing his new CD “True as Ghana Africa, IRIE FM, Power with reggae dancehall great Montreal Int’l. Reggae Festival. Story” in June 2007 and will 106 FM, and VYBZ FM in Ninjaman and topped the charts Tickets are $60-$70 and be performing in New York Jamaica . and through out with hits “Take Time to Know Her” boarding time is 11:30pm to in April 2007 and Canada in Canada. and “Cover Me”Tinga has 12 return at 3:00am. August for Rootsbana 2007. albums and over 200 singles.

reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.reggaexclusive.com --- Phone: 416-287-1335 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 19 the Seasons Riddim and I WAYNE Riddim produced by Stephen “Serious Times”. The latter Gibbs and Errol Thompson, I was considered by many Wayne has already proved Wayne, people to be the best reggae himself to be a consistent born song in 2005 (beating out I hitmaker. Clifford Taylor Damian Marley’s well-received in Portmore, “Welcome To Jamrock”). Coming from a musical Jamaica, has family, I Wayne first made his officially hit His style of music is venture into performance as a the international scene with his considered Lovers Rock and student at Greater Portmore #1 hit “Can’t Satisfy Her”. This Roots Reggae, with songs High School, joining a local humble 24-year-old singer has about political issues and group Vibes Machine. One been the first cultural reggae love. He is in the same vein of night, the artiste was forced to artist to be added to Hot 97 in GYPTIAN music of established artists perform alone due to the fact New York, a station famous for Sizzla, Luciano and Beres that his bandmates were its hip-hop influence. Since indel Edwards, Hammond. Gyptian released running extremely late. The then the track has caught on in Wotherwise known as his first album for VP Records response was tremendous, and several markets and has Gyptian is a Jamaican reggae on September 12, 2006. I Wayne was motivated to entered the Billboard Hip singer. Born on October 25th, Gyptian will be performing on perfect his solo act. I Wayne Hop/R&B Singles charts. 1983 in St. Andrews, Jamaica, July 15th for Action will be performing on July 15th Riding on the top of the New he started off singing in Promotion’s Event and also at for Action Promotion’s Event York and Florida reggae charts church. In 2005 he scored two the Montreal Int’l. Reggae and also at the Montreal Int’l. for months, with “Living in big hits, “Is There A Place” on Festival 2007. Reggae Festival 2007 Love” on the Hard Times KIRK DAVIS

From the first note to the last, Kirk Davis aka Little POP Kirk continually amazes with a seemingly effortless delivery of honey-laden UP notes. You can see Kirk perform live at the Montreal Int’l. Reggae Festival on Sunday July 15th on the Main Stage. Don’t miss this event.

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reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.reggaexclusive.com --- Phone: 416-287-1335 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 22 REGGAEXCLUSIVE DANCEHALL VIBES the crowd were Kentone Sound the next Queen. both Buffy featuring “Baby Face”, and Nichola “Homeless Sound Crew” and The battle was on and showed their “Super K” of Black Reaction, these girls were on top form. own moves. Toronto. C.J. was all over the stage, on Princess the speaker and excited her Bufffy

p D.J. “Blackz” of Black fans when she jumped up on certainly l a c W e w

i Reaction was the Host for the the table. She did some wicked showed the n i o t n h n e S r R evening when 4 contestants whinin, the crowd were massive why i ) C m & J ( 3 o P W n r

d braved the stage to clash for screaming. It was a close battle she earned e r i i l n p l R i c l a e a e m the prize of round trip to between these two, but in the the title of not c e s e c s s e o a B n ( l Toronto for the Canadian Finals end the judges ruled C.J. only the 2 u o n f n L f d ) g y . in November, $500 cash prize Williams to be the winner with Canadian Princess Buffy & DJ and trophy. The girls lined up Simone Reece taking 2nd place. DHQ 2006 Blackz of Black on stage and were introduced She was obviously the local butReaction DANCEHALL FEVER by Blackz, and then one by one favourite as the crowd just Montreal’s First Soca DHQ 2006 they showcased their Round 1 and Booty Jam Champion 2006. HITS CALGARY Simone Reece - and 2 routines. With some Runner Up Once again, the Calgary Photos and article by: incredible moves only C.J. dancehall fans could not get Halina T. Di-Lallo - Calgary, Alberta Williams and Simone Reece enough. After the show, unda Clap Promotions would progress to battle it out in patrons merged to the after Tpresented the 1st Round 3 after a short break. party and it was even hotter Edmonton Calgary Dancehall than before. Queen Competition on Friday Nowadays, gymnastics June 1st.at the Penbrooke plays a big part of the Big up all the contestants Community Hall in Calgary. As competition. A DHQ must be who truly did a wonderful job usual, the dancehall crowd was very flexible and creative in her soared. Presenting Simone and and of course the judges and a late one, so people started moves and her dress, dance C.J. with their trophies was fans. We look forward in C.J. filtering in around 11:30 p.m. and attitude plays a big role in special guest judge, the current representing Calgary in the The crowd was certainly out in the judging. So much energy, Canadian DHQ Princess Buffy, Canadian Dancehall Queen full force when the show began time and effort is spent by these DJ Blackz and Calgary’s first Competition in Toronto in around midnight. Cranking the contestants to make sure that DHQ Nichola Robinson. November. music to the max and hyping their dancing moves get them noticed in hopes of becoming After the presentations, “LIVE SHOW” REVIEWS THE QUEENS OF the grace of Edmonton‚s AURESIA, Somalian queen of REGGAE reggae DEEQA, Toronto By Sophia “Iyamtheiah” Daniel International Music Award Photos by: Sandi Destonis winner CHATTA, fundraisers for We now have in house Carrie Mullings, Donna Makeda Dominican and Canadian youths CD-R Equipment. & Tonya P GOLDILOCS 1 and INSIGHT. Our TONYA P shared her „Love, $1.25 per CD-R Love, Love‰ and it was Based on 50 copies reciprocal. The veteran of the night was thirteen-award winner DONNA MAKEDA who wowed Real Pressed CD Retail Ready With Free Design and left us with the encouraging 1,000 = $1.29, 500 also words to „Hold On‰. www.dbsduplication.com While the Kings continue to he Queens of Reggae dominate the Reggae music 416-693-9413 Tdeparted from Montreal industry the roar of the and landed in Toronto on June 3, lionesses can definitely be 416-656-7926 or 416-656-7756 2007. The concert series was heard. The Queens of Reggae www.studioquality.net created to empower and demands recognition as they promote female reggae artists. contribute to and voice our The intent is to spread across social, spiritual, and economical North America converging with conditions. Give thanks to the other queens. Some of promoters Positive Creations Canada‚s most influential Music Collective. Visit: female singers and deejays www.myspace.com/thequeenso participated in the historical freggae for more information event at El Mocambo. about The Queens of Reggae.

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ADMIRAL BAILEY PROFESSOR NUTS MIKEY DANGEROUS DONNA MAKEDA

ne of the principal and rofessor Nuts was ikey Dangerous is a onna Makeda will be Omost important DJs to Pborn in Kingston, Mdancehall lyricist who Dperfoming at the Prince emerge from the latter-day Jamaica. He is known for the has been exploding on to the Everald & Friends Vol. 2 CD raggamuffin era of Jamaican important role he played in international music scene with a Launch & Earthstrong reggae music. He began his DJ Jamaican music. He was one powerful voice and an arsenal of Celebration on June 22nd, career for the legendary King of the first Jamaican artists deadly material. He entertains 2007 at Club Paradise (220 Jammys and was also a regular that combined comedy, social audiences with his versatile Attwell Drive, Etobicoke). She artist on the sound system of the commentary and music. He enchanting voice, and energetic will also be appearing on the same name. Because Jammys started out as a dancer called performances. His stage Canadian Reggae Summit on was ruling the reggae world at Disco Nuts. After being presence is captivating and June 30th at the Horseshoe this time with his new digital inspired by the music of roots unforgettable. This artist is Niteclub and July 19th for rhythms, it was inevitable that reggae artist Nicodemus in lyrically dangerous! Dangerous Rastafest at the JCA alongside Admiral Bailey would attract 1979, he started to write his has dedicated an endless Tony Rebel, Queen Ifrica, Natty much attention. His first tunes own lyrics. Because of his amount of time to developing his Pablo and others. like “One Scotch” (with Chaka clever and comical style, style and lyrical skills. Demus) and “Ballot Box” (with some friends gave him the This multiple-award winner Josey Wales) were minor hits, name Professor Nuts. The He has established his name has been spoken of as one of then “Politician” was even more first stage show he performed as a solid, talented, multifaceted the most hard-working females popular. was at the reggae carnival at performing and recording artist. in the reggae music industry in Cinema 2 in 1985. Mikey’s voice has been featured Canada. With 13 reggae music After this, Admiral Bailey on a variety of recordings and hit awards, two full-length albums could literally do no wrong. His Over the years he did not singles that have made their way and many singles to her name, subsequent singles - “Big Belly release a lot of records. In around the world. Make sure to Donna has been creating quite Man”, “Kill Them With It”, “No 1991 his first and only album check out: www.myspace.com/ a stir on the local and Way No Better Than Yard”, called “Make it Again” was therealmikeydangerous to international reggae music “Horse Tonic”, “Think Me Did released. One of Professor see music videos, hear some scene. Her new single “Hold Done” and “Jump Up” all went Nuts’ best known songs “In A tunes and to find out about On” is getting fair rotation on clear and were enormous hits. All De Bus” is on this album. upcoming shows and new the radio and she has two his big tunes were produced by Other known songs are Nuttn’ releases. Mikey will be combinations with Prince King Jammys, who released an Ah Gwan Fada, Satan Strong, performing at the Montreal Int’l. Everald on the Prince Everald & album “Kill Them With It” (Live Fish & Festival, Funny Guy, Reggae Festival 2007 alongside Friends Vol. 2 CD entitled And Love) to capitalise on the God Damn It and Don’t. Look many top artists from around the “Amazing Love” & “Come Into success of the 45s. Check him out for him at Jamaica Day world. My Life”. Donna is currently out at the MIRF 2007. 2007 on July 28th, 2007 working on her third album. vocalist, hails from the island IBO and KinDread, a group volumes of album sales. The of Nevis and has many years of with a positive message is a first single “It’s a long way” experience touring North driving force on the Canadian was recorded at Anchor America with his previous Reggae circuit who delivers Recording Studio in Kingston, bands Imperial Force out of the message of Rastafari, love Jamaica and the new single Montreal and Strugglah out of and reality and have inspired “Sweet like a Sugah” will Calgary, opening up the gates many people as they tour feature labelmate Ras Ghandi. to what is now a thriving across North America. The Members of the band all have IBO & KINDREAD Canadian touring Reggae band has released one album a vast amount of musical circuit. IBO has opened shows and two singles to date on the experience ranging from is musical roots are for many top reggae artists, Smokeyroom Productions studio sessions to playing the Hplanted on the tiny and has played for the likes of label to which IBO is signed. Jamaican hotel circuit and island of Nevis and has now Half Pint, Ken Boothe, The The album “The Prayer” has backing band for top Reggae manifested into the conscious Mighty Diamonds, Scare Dem sold over two thousand units artists. Roots Reggae band “IBO and Crew, George Nooks and Alton in Canada in a Reggae market KinDread.” IBO the lead Ellis to name a few. that is not known for high reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.reggaexclusive.com --- Phone: 416-287-1335 -- Email: [email protected] Pg-24 REGGAEXCLUSIVE FEATURES NEW VOICES OF REGGAE

EYESUS STRUGGLER BRIMSTONE TONYA P “Sin” “Missa Man Deh” “Signs” “With Me”

icardo Rhoden, truggler’s latest single ellesly Chambers hen her first single Rknown as Eyesus, is Stitled “Missa Man Deh” on W(aka Brimstone), was W“With Me” hit the one of Toronto’s youngest his ‘Faith Music Label’ and born and raised in Clarendon, streets in 2005 fans were talented Reggae accompanying video is getting Jamaica. He grew up around amazed by its powerful Entertainers. He was born in good rotation on radio, cable and musicians all of his life and combination of modern R&B small town called Daguilar on local television stations. The tune observed his interest in music with the sweet sound of Waltoma Park Road in that encourages people to let go from there on. This is how the Reggae and Soul. Tonya Kingston Jamaica. Eyesus off war and live in peace is in the Most High revealed himself to began singing in her high has been performing on promotional phase and is being him and gave him inspiration school music productions at shows since he was about 10 distributed by Cap Calchini Co. to get involved in singing so the age of 14. She was always years of age. Other students Ltd. that he would be able to very much influenced by the looked up to him as one of spread and deliver his R&B singers of her time such the best. Eyesus moved from Struggler, christened R. message through music to the as Whitney Houston, Mary J. Jamaica. On December 18, Ritchie, started in the music world. Blige and Faith Evans to 2002 he came to Canada and business professionally in 1984. name a few. However coming he started to be recognized Both tunes were done on a disco Brimstone has been from a Jamaican background as one of the most talented 45 for producer Junior Ramsay of actively creating, arranging, gave her the ability to feel reggae entertainers. He has Washington DC on the Black and writing his songs as well and also relate to the Reggae performed with celebrities Shepherd Label, while VP Records as building his own original culture. So there it was! A like Delly Ranx, Errol of New York did the distribution. rhythms. He does this all style that she could call her Dunkley, Danny English, In 1991-1992, Struggler voiced independently, but he has a own (Reggae R&B) as she General trees, 14k, and many “Poor Man” for renowned partner, Jeannie, who helps most recently titled it. more. He also has a number dancehall producer King Jammys. him to write and arrange his one song with Steele called The singer came with “Problem” songs. Jeannie also does This young lady has the “Better Most Come” and a on his own Struggler Label and a back-up harmonies for remarkable gift of writing single call “Sin” that has music video in 1999, three years Brimstone. lyrics that reach out and been played on the radio. He later there was a remix of “Poor touch masses regardless of performs on many big events Man” on the SPR Production Brimstone’s music is very age or gender. Tonya has like Jamaica Day and Label. The rhythm also featured spiritual, as he gets all his already exceeded the Caribana to name a few. Luciano with “Vision”, Mikey insight from the Most High. expectations of female General with “Naah Mek” and All of his songs are based on Toronto Reggae artists and What inspired Eyesus to Turbulence with “Rough Time”. reality and life. He does this now plans to raise the bar as be a Reggae Entertainer is all Looking back, Struggler said, “I to elevate the minds of the far as it can go. When asked the hard work he has done. had a rough time back in the days people in this world and his about her inspiration for her Since he was small, he used as I didn’t get anything from the ultimate goal is to keep music she quickly responded to listen to artists like Buju early tunes”. He then decided to original Roots, Reggae Music “Three things - Life, Love and Banton and Shaba Ranks and get into the production aspect of alive and spread it worldwide. Pain”. The new single “Love would say that one day he the music business. Hence, his Brimstone has released his Love Love” has recently been would be big in the business own label was formed. However, first CD (with 14 tracks) called released and has been too. Eyesus also won an he is willing to work other “SIGNS”. This CD is now receiving rave reviews along award for best D.J. Anytime producers. available. with heavy airplay on you hear a “deh buss”, you Toronto’s top Reggae know it’s Eyesus. He has Struggler has performed in If you would like to see programs. Tonya plans to do such a beautiful voice that New York, Philadelphia, more information regarding as many live shows as everyone loves it. He is soon Connecticut, New Jersey and the CD, check out possible both locally and to be recognized as an artist other States in the USA. The www.caribbeanmusic.ca/brim internationally to get the in the near future. Eyesus Kinston-born singer is hoping for stone. To purchase a copy, world more familiar with her always shows love to each the best and intends to keep his please contact Brimstone and plans to continue writing and everyone, he is a very music clean. He also hopes that directly at (416) 769-9474 or real music with a real respectable person. A “deh other persons involved in the (416) 427-1823, you can also message that will be buss”, you should know its music will help to stamp out email him at: showcased on the highly Eyesus. corruption in the industry. [email protected]. anticipated album that is Struggler says, “Bless and thanks tentatively scheduled to to my fans out there”. release at the end of 2007.

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