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Festival and the Hamilton demonstrates his very high have ultimately, and with Cultural Festival, Steele comfort level with Soca, great ease, recorded a song went back into the studio, R&B, Dance Hall, and the that is sure to send a lasting and behold, he has emerged One Drop Reggae, all these message worldwide. MOBS with a product that once styles went into making an Production will once again again will captivate. EP that many are going to be be at the forefront of this eager to dance to, not just project. Ladies and gentlemen, at for this Christmas but for this time, MOBS Production many to come. With all the success that presents, “Steele for Steele has been enjoying, he Christmas”.Steele has just Make sure to pick up remains humble and once released his first Christmas your copy early, limited again wishes to thank his project, an EP of some of the quantities are available at fans, and every form of greatest hits ever sung at your local record outlets, or media outlet for their that time of the year, and visit Steele’s official website continued support. Steele even though he is regarded @ www.steelemusic.net maintains the fact that he is as one of the best reggae make the contact by email just a vessel of the people, ANOTHER HIT performers coming out of and we’ll make sure to get it and without them he is Canada, and while his to you. Listen to samples nothing, therefore he’s FROM THE HIT growth continues across the from the EP under the always grateful. Steele and MAKER - STEELE! world, this EP will definitely music/video link. Steele the entire MOBS Production demonstrate the versatility plans to start 2006 with a family would like to wish you fter a very successful of this artist and will once bang. He has just and yours a safe and joyous Asummer that saw again move the charismatic completed studio work on holiday. Steele make his impact on Steele to a higher level. what is gearing up to be a hit SAY NO TO almost every major Canadian duet with the international Reggae Festival for 2005, Steele, along with co- reggae crooner “...... ” PIRACY - IT IS which included, the Toronto producer Ernie from Reflex (name left out intentionally). Jamaica Day festivities, the studios, have taken these HURTING THE Montreal Reggae Festival, songs and molded them to Both artists have mutual MUSIC the Calgary Reggae Festival, his likeness, and for sure his admiration for each other’s the Leamington Street many fans are in for an music, and with the support INDUSTRY! awesome treat. He of their management groups,

reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 4 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S INTERVIEW have talent competition. [laughing]. some of the brothers that are Everything is a war. Even in the calling themselves Rastafari music they are bringing war SR: What is your view on and creating some sort of and competition. So we see it’s Reggae music in Canada? division amongst I and I?. really a struggle. It’s a spiritual LUCIANO: I see the music LUCIANO: Alright. Very struggle. But the wise man as the spirit of God and good question my brother. In now, he will always, no matter anywhere the spirit of JAH tek Jamaica, in the Ras Tafar I what, deep in the depths of a unto a one he can manifest movement everywhere from wise man’s being he can find there. Some people think you Jamaica right back to solace with JAH. Cause he have to go to Jamaica to make Timbuktu we see this sort of knows only in JAH he can it. I don’t believe that. segregation happening and it’s really reassure his happiness, Anywhere you are in the world, a form of politics and LUCIANO - “Bearer cause all other happiness is once your music is to a infiltration happening to I and I Of The Light” fabricated. Today you’re happy, standard and you keep your camp because it wasn’t like By Strictly Roots tomorrow you’re sad you know. thing real, your beats proper, this. I believe the same way the your lyrics clean and your CIA will send out people fi find (Cont’d from Sept. 2005 issue} SR: You talked about going arrangement right, anywhere prophets fi kill them the same into the hills. What prompted you are you will hit the world way they will infiltrate I and I R: As you speak of the you to go into the hills and and that is JAH, bcause you tradition. In the same way they Sneed, I was reading remove yourself from the have JAH coming out of every will educate some people, Ecclesiastes the other night society at large? walk of life.. The music is like some educated fools that and I want to know what you LUCIANO: When I became that. The music will find you in come in I and I tradition and try make of this statement. “... involved in the music any corner.. [but]. Some people fi destroy it. Because there is The wise man’s heart dwells in fraternity, I saw the need to are shallow minded, some of no way I can go against the the house of sadness but draw fahwud back into the hills the fans can be even more grain. His Majesty has set the foolish man dwells in the where I could really reconnect political than the politicians. protocol. His Majesty is the house of mirth...”. What with the essence of I and I Because they feel that if you example. His Majesty himself makes Luciano sad and what existence and connect with are not coming out of Jamaica, says he embraces the Bible. does Luciano make of that the ancient spirits and become they do not want to support. I When we go in the Bible, The statement? more, you know, in touch with don’t believe so. Bible speaks of Christ, it LUCIANO: What I make of my people, away from the speaks of the Emperor, it that statement is that the wise busy schedules of touring and SR: I know you have a speaks of Yahweh, the God of man sees the sorrow that is all that because a lot of limited amount of time but we Jacob and Isiah. It’s just for us ahead you know because pressure was coming on and I are going to ask a couple more now to be humble in ourselves today’s happiness is just for saw the need to just ease off questions if the I will bear with to accept the teachings of His awhile you know. Because ah di scene and [pause] us. Majesty, to receive the truth in even though people may be LUCIANO: Yes, my brother. our lives and then let the works frolicking and dancing today, SR: Take a break of JAH manifest in I and I. tomorrow cometh sorrow. The LUCIANO: [laughing] tek a SR: In terms of Rastafari Some man gone off with their system is set up on break. Yow, everyone need a we see in Jamaica and here in own teachings, some waan destruction. The whole world break inna life. Everyone need Canada a lot of people bun dis, some waan bun dat, is set up and geared up on some time fi gwaan, you know, wrapping up their heads and so they are leaning on their destruction. Any minute now reflect and take a deep breath calling themselves BoBo own mis-understandings. The you can hear anything happen before I come again. If I didn’t Shanti and carrying on a truth is there are some because the system is not do that, probably I wouldn’t be certain way. They know how to Rastafarians who are right. Injustice, inequality, the here today. That has made me make all the signs and symbols meditational Rastafarians. racism, the apartheid, the stronger in many ways and it’s apparent that many of These brothers take time to jealousy, the grudge, the spiritually and has given me them have not read as a Rasta meditate and to concentrate hatred is being generated and time to rest, reflect, gear up person should to know what’s upon the right works. anytime you hear its pure and see how to approach this really going on. What is your competition. They don’t have thing. Take care of myself and view on what I consider to be a (Continued on page 17) talent exposure anymore they come fahwud stronger thuggish mentality amongst

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We in would face prior to the death CANADIAN REGGAE bring God back into our the Roots & Culture of but the biggest, burning, schools, our lives, our Canadian and worldwide overwhelming dread is... who MUSIC SCENE families. reggae genre must break into is there to love them? Who is JuLion’s Views the psyche of the industry as there to cuddle them through s Canadian reggae True belief IS NOT only we can and must their pain and suffering? Agrows in stature so JUDGING, it is respect of achieve phenomenal levels of Who loves them? do the responsibilities of the self, respect for others and monetary success and participants within the genre. tolerance to difference. With international fame so that we Well, I do! I love them all Natural disaster relief, the strong spiritual values there can give the misguided but am fiscally unable to AIDS pandemic in Africa, can be no ‘isms’. Reggae generation another show it, so we created youth gun violence, spiritual and Rastafari speak of this. alternative to ‘badness’. REGGAE FOR LIFE bracelets connection are all important Many of us growing up in the http://www.canadianreggae issues that must be tackled West Indies were ‘forced’ to As we grow fiscally, our world.com/ReggaeForLife.ht and conquered by the most go to church every Sunday / spiritual growth must m, where a portion of the played and popular music on Saturday. Those that were coincide with our success. proceeds goes to the Topsy the planet. It is the humble touched by the words in the “In order to lead, one must Foundation opinion of this writer that Psalms, Proverbs as well as be willing to serve”. Serve http://www.topsy.org.za/ in much of the above stems many other biblical teachings humanity! Four thousand South Africa. Canadian from a complete lack of could not and would not think African children died reggae makes its mark if we spiritual connection. it were feasible to arbitrarily yesterday... today... tomorrow are able to make significant take human life as if it were and MANY DAYS TO COME!! contributions to this By this I mean, for NOTHING!! They died from AIDS! extremely worthy instance, in a natural Children... orphans, babies. organization and this cause. disaster like New Orleans, a Reggae artists, just by When you are at home, pick It is for LIFE! Saving LIFE! more spiritually sound the way they carry up toddler pictures of you Improving LIFE, REGGAE for president of the U.S.A would themselves send a very own children and put a face LIFE .. for the rest of my LIFE! have delivered relief much positive message. Some Hip- on the dead or dying. I do! I Bless, JuLion sooner than what actually Hop as well as some think of my wife and I dying REGGAEXCLUSIVE NEWS VIROS MUSIC IS analog and digital formats. We not be able to continue. We JAH BENG are also bringing you discount extend a very special thank you BACK ON TRACK! pricing for your CD to Reggae Xclusive and all the RELEASES “RIVER aving sustained manufacturing needs by community radio stations for OF HEALING” Hmassive damage due to partnering with Indie Pool to your love. Let us arise and flooding at the end of winter bring you up to 10% savings on Swing The Pendulum! Nedrick Strictly Roots, Kornerstone earlier this year, Viros music is your replication projects. . Gavin Aka Neddy-G the Productions and UXE Group now re-opened and running Beatmastah. For more proudly presents The “River tracks again. 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reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 6 REGGAEXCLUSIVE CULTURAL NEWS THE JAMAICA with the Foundation’s goals. site. The international of the budget. $80 sponsors *To establish and facilitate Rastafarian community soon a child at the school for one RASTAFARIAN communications networks recognized the efforts of year. Our goal this year is to DEVELOPMENT with the Settler community, these individuals and get 200 new sponsors. We particularly the youth. *To encouraged them to enlist are asking people and COMMUNITY develop methods of the school as a community organizations of goodwill to establishing self-help, self- project. This was done under sponsor one or more children undraising for the sufficiency, and community the Shashemane Education and/or make a gift or FJamaica Rastafarian enrichment programs for the Skills Training and recreation financial contribution to the Development Community Shashamane community. Center project, being school and help fulfill the School (JRDC) in executed by the Jamaican vision of building Shashamane, Ethiopia. The JRDC ELEMENTARY Rastafarian Development communities in Africa. Shashamane Settlement Community Organization Community Development SCHOOL: (JRDC), a local NGO in Eighty US Dollars can Foundation was established Ethiopia, comprising all send one child to the JRCD In Washington, DC in 1998 as he current school settlers. School in Shashamane, a nonprofit corporation. *To Tgrew out of the effort Ethiopia for one year, promote awareness of and of early settlers concerned Since then the school has covering Elementary School organize developmental for the education of their grown into a modern 8 tuition, desk space, support for the Shashamane children in a non-English classroom building with a schoolbooks, notebooks, Settler Community and speaking environment. In Kindergarten and Elementary pencils and supplies. Please similar charitable causes 1970 Bro. Flippins (Donald section.With a student make contributions today throughout the world. *To Leach) and Bro. Karl population of roughly 500, towards the education of a foster better local, regional, (Hamilton) offered the basics mostly native Ethiopians, a child. For more information national, and international of education in their homes staff of 16 and an annual on how to do this call: 202- relations through the until 1997. Around this time, operating budget of $25,000, 526-4952 or email: promotion of trade, sports, Teach (Albert Allen) the school receives no [email protected]. and cultural linkages. *To formalized this operation in a government funding W ebsite: support and contribute to zinc shed. Brother Allen whatsoever. It relies totally www.shashamane.org. U.S. based Ethiopian and soon moved the school into a on private financial other charities whose new structure on the current contributions for the funding objectives are in harmony And they have declared Universal Heroes Promotions everything that hath happened, and what shall Community Centre happen, what hath been done In Conjunction With and what shall be done, also that which belongeth to the Productions times of old and that which MR. RONNIE BOP belongeth to the latter days Present up to His second coming. All this they have done, not only " A N N U A L S O N G C O N T E S T " ASCENSION OF by what they hav prophesied F e a t u r i n g T h e R i s i n g S t a r and declared, but along with CHRIST their prophecies they have (Cont’d from Sept. 2005 issue) given manifestations of Him in their bodies? hen Daniel the TVisionary prophesied When there was a famine and said: “ I saw in my vision in the land of Canaan and our by night, and behold, there father Abraham went down to came one like unto the Son of Egypt, he came back with man to the Ancient of Days, much riches and honor, and I E K A S H A M A C K I N G B I R D GLEN CHANT and there were given unto without blemish. In like Him dominion, glory and manner our Redeemer went sovereignty, and all the down and delivered the and many more nations and peoples and Church, the Assembly of the Backed by: R & R Exclusive Band countries shall serve Him, Nations, and He went up and His dominion shall have again, having gotten honor & Majestic Warriors Band no end for ever and ever. and praise. (Taken from the Kebra Nagast (The Glory of And so, all the Propehets Kings) - The True Ark of the PLEASE ENTER THE COMPETITION NOW! prophesied, and nothing hath Covenant - Chapter 98) happened without the Call: 416-656-5339 prophecy of the Prophets. Venue will be announced later!

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(L-R) Bro. Karl Philpotts, Sis. Ikela, Ras Iville and Pablo Napthali of PM Productions

THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE RASTAFARI COMMUNITY OF TORONTO. ONE GOD! ONE AIM! ONE DESTINY!

reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 8 PM PRODUCTIONS PRESENT TORONTO’S 5TH ANNUAL CORONATION BALL

SPECIAL THANKS TO BRO. KARL PHILPOTTS FOR HIS PRESENTATION ON THE SHASHAMANE BUILDING PROJECT. Bro. Karl Philpotts

reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 9 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S “LIVE SHOWS” REVIEWS SUGAR MINOTT conscious flow keeping the been involved in concerts for “HE CREATED vibes up. food aide in Ethiopia. He was GIVES CALGARY also featured on Bob Marley’s EVERYTHING” CD FANS A NIGHT TO The energy level reached a 60th Birthday Celebration this RELEASE PARTY fever pitch when Sugar Minott past February in Addis Ababa, REMEMBER! hit the stage! He received a Ethiopia. By Lisa Connors welcome fit for a King with loud cheers from adoring fans, The event kicked off with especially the ladies! He dove some traditional Ethiopian straight in with a slew of hit tunes to get things started. tunes like Herbsman Hustling, People were enjoying the Oh Mr DC, and Jah Jah vibes, greeting one another Children! Sugar’s performance with the Ethiopian tradition of was polished and professional, three kisses on the cheeks! As as any long-time fan would I made my way across the room rthodox Issachar have expected. I couldn’t help but notice there Orecently released his were beautiful people new CD entitled “He Created His sweet, soulful voice has everywhere! Not only are Everything” at the Aura really stood the test of time. Ethiopians beautiful, they are Lounge in Toronto. After more than 30 years in the also warm and welcoming. business, he still sounds Being one of only few non- The event was well fantastic! His intense energy Ethiopians at the show I organized and had a good n Wednesday October had everybody rocking and thought I may have felt a little turn out. Issachar put on a O26th, 2005 DEEP singing in unison. Sugar gave out of place but the opposite splendid performance and ENTERTAINMENT presented a his fans all they wanted and was true. had his fans dancing and truly unforgettable reggae more! Of course the audience prancing to his rhythms event! The original “Mr Fix it” demanded an encore! He Teddy’s band began the backed by the Hardcore Band Sweet Sugar Minott made a delivered and left Calgary concert with a beautiful onstage. Orthodox Issachar last minute appearance at reggae fans with a night to instrumental tribute to one of has been on the reggae Brew Brothers in Calgary while remember! *** Teddy’s biggest inspirations, music scene for many years on his Canada Tour 2005. Bob Marley. The crowd of 800 and has definitely come a Needless to say, it was a ETHIOPIAN strong was loving the music, long way. Sound Explosion pleasant surprise for Calgary REGGAE dancing with great anticipation provided the PA system for reggae fans! to see their most popular the evening and MC was SUPERSTAR performer grace the stage. It Janet Millington. Although the event didn’t was mass hysteria from the get a lot of time for promotion, INVADES CALGARY! moment Teddy hit the stage! By Lisa Connors/Calgary Other artists making word got around quickly and All arms were raised in the air special appearances were Sugar Minott’s fans came out as the ladies screamed in Ryan and Tasha T. Don’t in numbers to show their admiration! Teddy even forget to pick up a copy of support! The evening pleaded with security to your CD “He Created showcased a host of great remove the barriers between Everyting” in stores now. entertainers including Ibo and him and the audience! KinDread, Mello G, as well as Fire Pashon (daughter of Sugar He worked the stage with CAPLETON SHOW A Minott), Itawe, Jus Goodie and charm and charisma singing HUGE SUCCESS! King Jazzy. traditional Amharic ballads, love songs, as well as political he Reign of Fire tour The evening got underway and spiritual music. Teddy Tfeaturing Capleton, in fine style with Ibo and performed three highly Military Man & Jah Thunda KinDread, who never fail to get energetic, heartfelt sets lasting held on October 8th, 2005 at a crowd to its feet! Montreal’s more than three hours! All this the Kool Haus was well Mello G made a guest without even breaking a sweat! attended. The “fire man” did appearance adding some spice Unbelievable!! A tremendous not disappoint his many fans to the show. The evening eddy Afro, one of the sense of love, unity and Jah as he put on a highly continued on with one great TMotherland’s hottest could be felt throughout the energetic performance act after another! Jamaica’s reggae acts tore up Bowness hall. I understand why many singing many of his old hits Itawe put on a powerful roots Community Hall this past refer to Teddy as a “modern as well as his new ones. Also rock set. Fire Pashon came on Saturday October 29th. N&H day Bob Marley”! He is an giving memorable strong with a wicked deejay Enterprise Promotion Team incredibly spirited performer. performances were Donna style performance. Her hard presented this great event. If you haven’t had the honor of Makeda (who did a duet with hitting socially conscious lyrics Fans from Calgary, Edmonton, taking in a Teddy Afro show, be Prince Everald), Shadrock, and a touch of humor made a Vancouver, Winnipeg and sure not to miss your next Rich Kid, Spida & Lloyd and lasting impression on the Regina arrived in droves to see chance! Empress. Another well crowd. Jus Goodie and King Teddy, a wildly popular socially produced show by Action Jazzy followed in the same conscious artiste who has Promotion

reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 10 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S BAND/GROUP SPOTLIGHT Recording and producing Soul Stylists, The Manhattans, various forms of music and Peaches & Herb, Reggae teaches music theory and legends Toots and the Maytals, practical for Piano and Steel Reggae jazz guitarist Ernest Pan for adults and children. Ranglin, Calypso king The Xpolsion Band is led by Mighty Sparrow and Comedian Floppy (leader), and Django Jim Carrey. AWARD WINNING who is the Musical Director BAND - EXPLOSION and Manager. Jay has also acted in several motion picture Members of the band JAY DOUGLAS & productions including a role in op Reggae Award consists of: Django- Keyboard Heaven Before I Die, starring TWinning Band Xplosion, & Vocalist, Floppy - Bass & THE ALL STAR BAND Omar Sharif. He has been the has performed at all the major Vocalist, Sunray - Drummer, headliner at many clubs and festivals and reggae events Theo - Guitarist and a dynamic singer with a has appeared at various music throughout the GTA area. Saxophone player. Xplosion Acaptivating stage festivals, including the Toronto Xplosion Band has worked Band also recently won the presence, Jay has performed Blues Society’s Caribbean Soul with top promotional Canadian Reggae Award for his wide-ranging repertoire of concert. He also performed at companies such as Jones & Top Reggae Band and has music for audiences around the Tribute to Donovan Bailey Jones Productions, been traveling all over the world. He has been a following Bailey’s record- Eagleforce Entertainment, Canada performing at featured performer at breaking run at the Atlanta Kings of Kings, Black-X-Kimo, Festivals and backing various numerous resorts and Olympics. Jamaica Day and has top artists. nightclubs, including major accompanied artists such as chains such as Sheraton, Jay’s 1997 CD release, You Ken Booth, Marcia Griffiths, If you have a session and Hilton, Ramada and Holiday are My Lady, a winning Half Pint, Admiral Tibet, want versatile musicians, Inn. He has also performed at combination or original Donna Makeda, Prince choose XPLOSION and you Roy Thompson Hall and has compositions and soul Everald, Devon Irie, Daddy will have no confusion. For been a headliner at the classics, remains a hit with Rusty, Roger B, and the list bookings contact: email: Canadian National Exhibition. Canadian and U.S. listeners. goes on. [email protected] or Jay Douglas is available for call Django at: 647-882-8924. In addition, Jay’s name is studio recording, club dates, Xplosion Productions also synonymous with great weddings, corporate events, provides services such as entertainment as a featured parties, concerts, motion Composing, Programming, vocalist on Caribbean and picture productions and any Mediterranean cruises. Jay’s occasion that calls for first recordings have been released class musical entertainment. REGGAEXCLUSIVE POP-UP worldwide and include For bookings call: 416-622- numerous hit singles in 7575 HORACE MARTIN Canada. He has appeared on network television in Canada and the U.S., drawing rave POP-UP reviews for his appearances Horace Martin is rising up on the shows “It’s Happening” with a new single and a and “Music at Midnight”. He music video. He is also has shared the stage with a doing shows in and out of Who’s Who of major stars, Jamaica. Look out for including R&B legends, Fats “Shock Out” Martin. Domino, Joe Tex, Percy KOREXION Sledge, Freda Payne, Dorothy is set to release another single Moore and Cissy Houston, titled “Don’t Go”. For more info: Bluesman, Roscoe Gordon, www.kornerstone.net

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reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 12 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S ARTIST WATCH There is never a dull moment awards for this year. The when you are in the presence award for the best single, POP-UP of Bush Rat. song title “ Run di place” at the T.I.R.M.A. awards Bush Rat has performed on (Toronto International Reggae top caliber shows and has Music Award) in the summer given a stellar performance of 2005. His second award on shows such as, “The was for the best dance hall Toronto Reggae Festival”. performance & recording “Kings of Kings Promotion” artiste at the Voices Stage Headlining Elephant Man at Show Recognition Award in the Toronto International Mississauga, Ontario BUSH RAT Centre. Also “Champion in December 2005. Action” in Jamaica, to name a he inexhaustible energy few. His unforgettable and To hear Bush Rat describe Tsource Bush Rat (The unique performances prove his career “ Mi try stay far NANA MCLEAN Real Vibes Machine) A.K.A that this talented young artist from normal tings dat adda Winston Shawn Vassell, is is here to stay. artist dem do everyday, suh Nana McLean is one of like a tornado of activity on when mi change up di place, T.Dot’s top female reggae stage. With his unstoppable It would be suitable to say right away me mash up di singers. Nana has been on lyrics and picturable style of that Bush Rat is steaming place. Music and mi heart the reggae music scene for putting words together and right now. He has just have lots in common, as long over 20 years now and continues to release hit creating stories into popular recently come back from tour as dem a beat Bush Rat will songs. She has 2 songs hit songs. It is not quite often in the United States of forever speak. included on the “Destiny 2” that you come across a dance America and has completed Compilation CD produced by hall artiste with such a sharp “Da Ting Deh” music video. CHECK OUT Eye One Records. Stay and vast lyrical style and www.bushratmusic.com strong Empress Nana and performance. It is said, “ Bush Rat has received two keep the music coming. REGGAEXCLUSIVE NEWS RASTAFARI Founder / Co-Coordinator & 22 Elrose Avenue, off Wilson the September 2005 issue Lisa Small - Co / Ave. and a fundraising gala “Troy Treson” in the New FRIDAYS Founder/Assistant Co- on Saturday, March 4th, 2006 Voices Spotlight when it is Coordinator at 647-284-4967 at the McVety Centre (Canada actually just TRESON. We astafari Fridays is held to confirm your support. Christian College), apolgise for any Rat Affairs Banquet Hall featuring keynote speaker inconvenience caused. located at 20 Milvan Drive KAY MORRIS Professor Sakyi Awuku Amoa, from 9PM. Enlightenment Director General, Ghana AIDS Session includes DVD’S, FOUNDATION Commission, Ghana W. Lectures on Health, Food and Africa. Finances. There is also an ay Morris Foundation Open Mic Session. Come out K(KMF) will embark on KMF is the proud nominee and promote yourselves, its next HIV/AIDS medicine of the 2005 UMAC (Urban your music, your roots, etc., mission to Ghana, West Music Awards of Canada) building Unity, showing love Africa in Spring 2006. This Community Service Awards. and raspect, leading to mission will also include a funding the community. malaria intervention and Calling all Rastafari children. prevention project - KMF LOOK OUT FOR THE Jah Bless. desires to bring 1000 treated ABYSSINIANS! mosquito nets to Ghana Also on December 17th, along with medicine that will Bless the Youths help in the fight against Legendary group the Foundationin association malaria and HIV/AIDS. Abbassinians is coming to with is putting on a Toronto at the Opera House Children’s Day. Bring out the Upcoming events to raise in February 2006. children. There will be funds for these projects dancing, singing, food, include a free fundraising games and gifts. Please gospel concert “To Africa TROY TRESON contact us at with Love” will be held on CORRECTED! [email protected] Saturday, December 17th , or call us, Michelle Ottley - 2005 @ Light & Life Ministries ReggaeXclusive printed in

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reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg-15 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S INTERVIEW to know them by their fruits built. When you go into some cream of the crop. now. By their fruits you shall of these Churches they don’t SR: They are going to love know them. If a man doesn’t even want to call His Majesty’s that. I’m looking forward to have patience, if a man name. So there is a lot of that myself. Finally, your fans doesn’t have long suffering, if politics surrounding the whole would like to know what is a man doesn’t have tolerance, tradition of I and I people. It’s your favorite food, color and if a man doesn’t have control just we as upfull ones now, see drink. of speech all these things, the light and dwell in the light LUCIANO: Alright. Any charity and all these things and stay away from the thing with vegetables I and I then they are not really darkness, ‘cause he who give thanks for you know. LUCIANO trodding the way of Ras Tafar I. dwelleth in the light shall not Green vegetables. There is a (Cont’d. from page 5) Ras Tafar I is love, Ras Tafar I be overcome by darkness, you lot of life in green vegetables is peace, Ras Tafar I is abiding. know. like partially steamed broccoli ut we have some Ras Tafar I is a perfect and cucumbers. The less Bimitational rascals, I tradition, it’s the way of man, SR: What do you have white food and white drink you wouldn’t even say Rastas, who it’s the way how we should coming up for your fans have, the better it is for a just see man grow locks and walk. If we follow the footsteps musically? person. I have discovered , the see the powers, dem run go of Ras Tafar I, I and I will find greener the thing, the richer it grow it too, dem see man mek happiness abundantly. I grew LUCIANO: I’m working on a makes your blood. And I love a sign with the seal, dem run go up in the church and I saw that Luciano gospel album and I’ll nice pot of stew, cooked , mek sign to, dem see man with something was lacking, I went have more natural acoustic steamed down you know. I rod, dem run go get rod. But fi in search, a deeper search, to sounds, especially of the love blue, blue is my real color dem rod coming like when find myself. I found His guitar. I will be playing most of as a Dannite you know. I love Aaron did throw down his rod Majesty as the Defender of the my instruments. I think that’s green too still. When I’m on the and the magicians throw down same faith that these like the soul of Luciano. I have tradition as a defender of the dem rod and Aaron rod eat up Christians are defending. But so much more to give to the faith more time I go out in my fi dem own. We are not he’s the greatest defender people you know. I’ve been forest green. surprised to see some of them they could ever have but they singing a lot of songs and most working miracles too because do not want to appreciate his of my songs are on heavy SR: I know you have to go that was the days of old so it is Majesty as the greatest rhythms. People know me for now. Blessed love and give today. Many of dem a guh defender. Up to the age of that, dancehall roots rocking thanks for the interview, seen, come and call JAH name and seventy-two, His Majesty reggae, I have it locked, even and it’s always good to be in do all some terrible things in served perfectly as a dubplates mi have lock. So it’s the I presence. JAH name too. But we have to theocratic Emperor to defend I for me now to bring the true LUCIANO: Thank you very know that this is how it was and I and today it’s over 6000 essence of the spirit, the finest much, one heart. RastafarI. from the beginning. We have Churches that His Majesty has of the brew [laughing], the ******* REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S ARTIST WATCH Sample’s passion for music and endless stage shows in Performance along side began in his childhood and Canada, U.S. and Jamaica Vibes Cartel in my home took shape in the early 90’s. town, Jamaica 2003, Toronto His early musical influences sample received awards International reggae festival have been Tupac, Bounty for “Artist of the Year” 2004 2004 (performance clip on Killer, Beenie Man and and 2005 presented by the CityTV), Fantan Mojah & Spragga Benz. His style is Dancehall commttee; “Artist Luciano Concert @ The Kool that of an artist who caters of the Year” from the #1 Hause 2005, Montreal to the masses, but shares Dancehall DJ Allan Ladd of International Reggae special love for the ladies, a Military Sound System Festival 2005, Opening act true crowd pleaser. (presented in 2005); “Best for Turbulance & Jah Mason Dub Plate” Artist of the Year @ Lion’s Den 2005, Opening Over the years, Sample presented by Energy Kid of Act for Beenie Man and has received support from 5th Element sound system; Shocking Vibes Crew @ Kool sounds such as Military, “Song of the Year” Hause 2005. Upcoming King Turbo, Stone love, Cash presented by the Dancehall Shows include: Nominated SAMPLE KING money and many more. Committee in 2004); Award for stage show awards at Sample has recorded at King received for #1 Upcoming DJ Zone One Opening Act for ne of Canada’s Turbo, Reflex, and Explorer 2004; Award presented by Sizzla @ the Kool Hause Oleading Dancehall Studio in Canada, and Stone TCH (Toronto Community 12/11/05, Performance in entertainers is Sample King. Love, Mixing Lab, Kings of Housing) for performing at Jamaica at the “Island Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Kings and Jaro Studio in numerous black history Explosion” 12/24/05 and Sample immigrated to Jamaica. Sample has events in the community. much more... Canada in 1989 bringing his performed at the 2004 love for reggae, and its’ Toronto Reggae Festival, Recent Shows include: authentic vibe with him. Montreal Reggae Festival, Opening Act for Slim Shady

reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 16 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S ARTIST WATCH few.He has shared the Stage Canadian Top Ten spins and with such Artists like Horace is receiving excellent Airplay Andy, Josey Wales, Fred in the U.S., U.K., The POP-UP Locks, R.Z. Jackson, The Netherlands, Germany, Maytones, Culture Knox, France and the Caribbean President Brown, General just to name a few places. Trees, Morgan Heritage, The full length Album will Sugar Minot, Brigadier Jerry consist of 15 tracks. Some of and Sister Carol to name a the titles are: Strumming, Mis few. Information, The Letter, The SILVANUS great Debate, Nuff Lyrics, His first release was a Loving, Can’t Runaway, 12”. On Side A is “The African Queen, Music in my ilvanus was born Gentiles”, produced by Soul and Magazine. It is a Delroy Roberts in the R.Zee Jackson S Silvanus for Silverglobe mixture of Roots, Reggae and Parish of St. Thomas, Records and on Side B Dancehall. Silvanus also did Releases New LP Jamaica. He started out at “Entertainment” produced by some Rapping on one of his an early age, singing at Trevor Philip of Young Lions Tracks. This Album will surely Churches and entertaining “Trodding” is the latest Productions. Silvanus went lay the Foundation for this relatives and friends. album by R. Zee Jackson on on to produce a CD for a new outstanding Artist and Silvanus migrated to Canada the Teams Recording Label, upcoming female Artist Songwriter. in 1979, where he started execuitvely produced by E. Mounia Sahara. The title of spreading his distinct brand Brooks. “Trodding” is a the Album is “I’ve got a Joy”. For more information or of Culture in the Dance Halls collection of 70s rock steady He is presently working on bookings contact Silvanus at and Stage Shows of grooves, produced by E. his new debut Album “Talk to 514-369-6998 or email: MontrÈal, Toronto, Ottawa, Brooks, Bunny Lee and the Jah” set for release in early [email protected]. Calgary Alberta and late Prince Fari, Jo Jo 2006. You can also visit his website Vancouver B.C. in Canada, Hookin and Ernest Hookin. www.silvergloberecords.com New York, Washington D.C. The pre-release Single (U.S.A.), London, Manchester Distributed by Sonic Sounds by the same title, made it to (England), just to name a in Jamaica. #3 on Galaxie Reggae REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S “LIVE SHOWS” REVIEW Ethiopians had the same Django on pan, who definitely passion. received “awwws”, salutes, and participation. The Cultural Ras Miguel Lorne Fashion Show presented by enthusiastically conveyed the Omega One Inc., brought message that all Rastafarians African color and texture that at one point have to reach the were formal and eye-catching, Ethiopian Orthodox Church thanks to designs from Ghana, during his speech, and E.O.C. Styles That Last - located at Jaleye Lij Menegesha member Wolde Tensae 743 Dovercourt Rd., and H.I.M HAILE reminded us of H.I.M Haile Lineage at www. “JAH AD DE RULAH Selassie’s works and the lineageculturalshop.com. CD RELEASE PARTY SELASSIE1ST 75th continued works of the JRDC Donna Makeda recently (Jamaican Rastafarian There was a skit CORONATION released her second full length Development Community) in performance, which negatively CD entitled “Jah Ah De Rulah” CELEBRATION Shashemene. impacted on the people at the Club Paradise. It was a present, and it was quickly very entertaining and fulfilling nformative, entertaining, Ras Miguel Lorne The dealt with by a public apology evening. Also appearing on the Iintriguing, and talent of from the organizers. However, bill was The C’bean. Dance phenomenal are just the few Humble with so much blessing, The Theatre Prince Everald, King words to describe the Diamond uplifted the Royal Jubilee was the most Ujah, Humble, Roger B, Spida & Jubilee of H.I.M. Haile Selassie night to a fitting show to end the Lloyd, Django on Pan, Cyborg, I’s 75th Coronation hosted by next level celebration of H.I.M Haile Rah Lion and the Dream Band. the Circle of Lions. The event with steady Selassie I’s Coronation, Not forgetting Natty B, Patrick was excellent for it’s vibes from conveying His message, His Roots, DJ Chocolate and DJ informative Lecture and his new works, and the talented Slamz who were present to Educational presentation by CD, “Hard To See”, (a must- community’s love for H.I.M. support Donna and spin some Jaleye Lij Menegesha, who have for every music lover). Haile Selassie I, Emperor of good music. Special thanks to stated how significant the Continuing the flow was Otis I, Ethiopia, King of Kings, the all the sponsors, fansand celebration was for the peoples Picula I, Chatta, Sheba Storm, Conquering Lion of the Tribe of artists who supported the “Jah of the Western Hemisphere, Roger B, and an outstanding Judah, the Defender of the Ah De Rulah” CD Release and wished that native performance once again from Faith. 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Festival 2005 blessed the Alpha Blondy in Philadelphia, stage with Sugar Minott, Washington DC and New York Shinehead, John Holt and in 2003. Tasha T has graced Toronto’s own Snow. His the stage in the presence of unmatched positive energy other international artist always ignites the concert including Beres Hammond and and dancehall the Mighty Sparrow at the crowds.Andrew brings International Centre (Toronto, originality and tremendous Canada), Reggae Carifest writing skills to the table. As (Arthur Ashe Stadium, NY) L a ‘youth’ he was featured on featuring Bounty Killa, Coco European artist Omar’s debut Tea, Elephant Man and album. He has done Capleton and at the Irie ANDREW RANXX collaborations with R&B Jamboree (Westchester, NY) singer Shawn Desmond, TASHA T featuring Sean Paul, Wayne “Don’t Want to Lose You”, Wonder, Big Daddy Cane and ndrew Ranxx (born with Colin Levy aka Iley Baby Cham. AAndrew White) is on Dread (President of Kings of ith the release of her maxi single CD titled the brink of becoming the Kings Records), “Riding the W In April 2002, she became “In This Time”, Tasha T next international reggae Rebel” and with Canada’s the first reggae artist to unleashed just a bit of her sensation. Growing up into a most promising rising female perform at Harry Jerome already celebrated talent. musical family undoubtedly Reggae/Dancehall artist Awards Show, Canada’s most Tasha T also boasts her sing-jay had an influence on Andrew’s Tasha T, song entitled “Good prestigious award show. The style of reggae in the remake of direction. His father was a Friends” (this track is talent of this young lady has not Phyllis Dillon’s “One Life to professional guitar player, included on Tasha’s debut gone unnoticed. Tasha T has Live”, retitled “Win or Lose” by who played alongside album).Andrew’s music will received various awards Tasha T. This song stayed on Jamaica’s foremost guitarist put a smile on faces that starting in 1993 when she the New York Top 10 Reggae Ernie Ranglin. Bob Marley, want to cry and ‘bring’ light received “Best Female DJ” at Chart for twenty-two weeks in Peter Tosh, Uroy, Gregory to those who are in dark the Toronto Talent Competition. 2003 reaching as high as #7. It Isaacs, Aswad, Third World times. Check out his blend The Canadian Reggae Music was also featured on the and the various sounds of of fusion of reggae, hip-hop, Awards for “Best Female compilation CD titled “Honey Latin, hip hop, R&B, jazz and R&B, Latin, jazz, rock and Newcomer” in 1999 and “Best Drops”. reggae, all serve to influence dancehall. Not only has his Dancehall DJ (female)” in 2000, Andrew’s musical music been described as 2001 and 2002. Tasha T also Her recent live presentation. With these being refreshing and diverse received a nomination for “Best performances include opening diverse and varying by the music industry, his Reggae Recording” from the for Beres Hammond’s “Love influences and true love for devoted fans have Juno Awards 2000, Canada’s Has No Boundaries” Tour 2005 all types of music, Andrew is characterized his music as equivalent to the US Grammy’s. in Florida/Philadelphia quick to say, “I eat and embodying ‘expressions of Tasha T has just completed and featuring Marcia Griffiths and breathe music”. life’. released her debut album with Jimmy Cozier and also - “For noted producers Sidney Mills, the Love of it Tour” 2004 Ranxx has performed on For more information or Buju Banton on his “Gargamel featuring Maxi Priest and some of Canada’s most to book this artist contact: Label” and Rohan Dwyer. Marcia Griffiths at New Jersey’s popular sound systems and 416-320-2558 or email: Contact: 647-294-0336 or RexPlex sports and shared the stage with some [email protected]. [email protected]. Amusement Complex. In 2004, of reggae’s premiere artists Also call: 647-294-0336 or For bookings contact George Tasha T also performed in such as Elephant Man at the email: Golding at: 754-246-5914 or Jamaica for Black History International Center, opened [email protected] 954-974-7341 or email: month, the show featured for Shaggy at the Toronto or check [email protected]. Also check artists such as Luciano, Reggae Festival, graced the www.andrewranxx.net out the website at: Admiral Tibet and Natty King. stage with Morgan Heritage www.reggaealaska.com/tashat She also opened for at Nathan Phillips Square, / and at the Montreal Reggae international African artist

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