Damian Marley Halfway Tree Album Download Halfway Tree

Total Page:16

File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb

Damian Marley Halfway Tree Album Download Halfway Tree damian marley halfway tree album download Halfway Tree. In Kingston, Jamaica, the neighborhood of Halfway Tree is seen as a meeting place, a junction between the rich and poor parts of town. Damian Marley, the youngest son of reggae icon Bob Marley, wants his music to do the same thing, to be a bridge between the rich and the poor, the new and the old. For the most part, he succeeds as his North American debut offers enough social consciousness to keep his father's fans happy while still dabbling in newer forms of dancehall and hip-hop. North Americans may be familiar with Marley's work from his cameo appearance on Eve's album Scorpion. On Halfway Tree, Eve returns the favor as she appears on "Where Is the Love?," one of the funkiest tracks on the album. Another highlight is "Stand a Chance," which features some funky harmonica as well as the rhymes of Treach of Naughty By Nature as well as the sweet vocals of dancehall legend Yami Bolo. Tracks like "More Justice" and "Give Dem Some Way" feature the kind of social commentary you'd expect from a member of the Marley clan. The family influence is also felt throughout the album -- his brother Stephen Marley, produced much of the album and they even sample their father's classic "Could You Be Loved" on their track "And Be Loved." But Marley also strays away slightly from family tradition, dealing with love and sex in a raw, direct way on tracks like "Mi Blenda" and "Cool and Dandy." For the most part, Marley does an excellent balancing act. He handles his legacy and his future flawlessly and what's more surprising is that he makes it look easy. Halfway Tree. Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs. Buy the album Starting at £7.99. In Kingston, Jamaica, the neighborhood of Halfway Tree is seen as a meeting place, a junction between the rich and poor parts of town. Damian Marley, the youngest son of reggae icon Bob Marley, wants his music to do the same thing, to be a bridge between the rich and the poor, the new and the old. For the most part, he succeeds as his North American debut offers enough social consciousness to keep his father's fans happy while still dabbling in newer forms of dancehall and hip-hop. North Americans may be familiar with Marley's work from his cameo appearance on Eve's album Scorpion. On Halfway Tree, Eve returns the favor as she appears on "Where Is the Love?," one of the funkiest tracks on the album. Another highlight is "Stand a Chance," which features some funky harmonica as well as the rhymes of Treach of Naughty By Nature as well as the sweet vocals of dancehall legend Yami Bolo. Tracks like "More Justice" and "Give Dem Some Way" feature the kind of social commentary you'd expect from a member of the Marley clan. The family influence is also felt throughout the album -- his brother Stephen Marley, produced much of the album and they even sample their father's classic "Could You Be Loved" on their track "And Be Loved." But Marley also strays away slightly from family tradition, dealing with love and sex in a raw, direct way on tracks like "Mi Blenda" and "Cool and Dandy." For the most part, Marley does an excellent balancing act. He handles his legacy and his future flawlessly and what's more surprising is that he makes it look easy. © Jon Azpiri /TiVo. Damian marley halfway tree album download. Distributed by: Tuff Gong Intl. Barcode: 044001474224. Halfway Tree is the second album by Jamaican reggae artist Damian Jr. Gong Marley. The name Halfway Tree comes from his mother, Cindy Breakspeare, being from the rich part of town, and his father, Bob Marley, coming from the poor part of town, thus him being a tree halfway in between the 'rich' world and 'poor' world. Additionally, Halfway Tree is a well-known landmark that marks the cultural center of Half-Way-Tree, the clock tower that stands where the historical eponymous cotton tree once. The second album from reggae artist Damian Marley, released September 11, 2001. 0:00 Educated Fools 05:17 More Justice 08:52 It Was Written 14:53 Catch Tree. accept Jr. Gong and Swizz Beatz, fassy dont forget Well, is it just me or is it hot to death Its the Halfway Tree C. and cassette D. race a run on your mark, get set And watch everybody run to the record outlet Tell me who C. do you think they get The one closest to the Bob Marley. box set And boom and anyhow you nuh feel me yet Well, chances are you might soon go def Me have a clip fully loaded and one select Fi any bwoy weh nuh want show the Gong respect All me shirt and shoes and pants me bet Say a nuff D. haffi go starve to death While dem girl read about me. Album 2001 16 Songs. Halfway Tree. Damian Jr. Reggae 2001. Half Way Tree Interlude. Gong Marley. The name Halfway Tree comes from his mother, Cindy Breakspeare, being from the rich part of town, and his father, Bob Marley, coming from the poor part of town, thus him being a tree halfway in between the rich world and poor world. Additionally, Halfway Tree is a well-known landmark that marks the cultural center of Half-Way-Tree, the clock tower that stands where the historical eponymous cotton tree once stood is featured prominently behind Marley on the cover of the album. Halfway Tree Q&A. Listen free to Damian Marley Halfway Tree Educated Fools, More Justice and more. 16 tracks 74:32. Damian Robert Nesta Jr. Gong Marley born July 21, 1978 in Kingston, Jamaica is a reggae artist who has won three Grammy awards. Damian Marley is the youngest son of reggae legend Bob Marley. Damian was two years old when his father Bob died he is the only child born to Marley and Cindy Breakspeare, Miss World 1976. Damian's nickname Junior Gong is derived from his father's nickname of Tuff Gong. Half Way Tree Interlude, 01:44. Paradise Child, 04:01. Stuck in Between, 03:43. Half Way Tree, 05:25. Ray Parker Jr. Dakuzzi Bros FM. Посмотреть сведения об участниках альбома, рецензии, композиции и приобрести альбом 2001 Vinyl от Halfway Tree на Marley's sophomore offering, Halfway Tree, bridges the gap between several disparate Jamaican sounds. Where Is The Love-set to a slinky American R&B rhythm-juxtaposes the youngest Marley's roughneck toasting against Ruff Ryder Eve's assertive feminist rap. His posh uptown pedigree can be observed in the smooth grooves and salsa- infected vibes of the Sly & Robbie-produced She Needs My Love, which also showcases graceful vocalization by Yami Bolo. This album like Damian Marley's other albums are top knotch. The beats are full or bass, lyrically he is exceptional and the compilation is blended skillfully. Without doubt this album is worth its five stars. Damian Marley was only two when his father died, but the youngest of the Marley sons must have learned something. At the age of 13, he formed his first band, the Shepherds, which also included the son of Third World's Cat Coore and the daughter of Fr. read more. top albums. similar to. influenced by. damianmarley Albums. Halfway Tree. Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs. Buy the album Starting at 10.99€ In Kingston, Jamaica, the neighborhood of Halfway Tree is seen as a meeting place, a junction between the rich and poor parts of town. Damian Marley, the youngest son of reggae icon Bob Marley, wants his music to do the same thing, to be a bridge between the rich and the poor, the new and the old. For the most part, he succeeds as his North American debut offers enough social consciousness to keep his father's fans happy while still dabbling in newer forms of dancehall and hip-hop. North Americans may be familiar with Marley's work from his cameo appearance on Eve's album Scorpion. On Halfway Tree, Eve returns the favor as she appears on "Where Is the Love?," one of the funkiest tracks on the album. Another highlight is "Stand a Chance," which features some funky harmonica as well as the rhymes of Treach of Naughty By Nature as well as the sweet vocals of dancehall legend Yami Bolo. Tracks like "More Justice" and "Give Dem Some Way" feature the kind of social commentary you'd expect from a member of the Marley clan. The family influence is also felt throughout the album -- his brother Stephen Marley, produced much of the album and they even sample their father's classic "Could You Be Loved" on their track "And Be Loved." But Marley also strays away slightly from family tradition, dealing with love and sex in a raw, direct way on tracks like "Mi Blenda" and "Cool and Dandy." For the most part, Marley does an excellent balancing act. He handles his legacy and his future flawlessly and what's more surprising is that he makes it look easy. © Jon Azpiri /TiVo. Thank you for choosing to buy locally from a record store! ''Halfway Tree'' is the second album by Jamaican reggae artist Damian Marley. The name "Halfway Tree" comes from his mother, Cindy Breakespeare, being from the rich part of town, and his father, Bob Marley, coming from the poor part of town, thus him being "a tree halfway in between the 'rich' world and 'poor' world." Additionally, Halfway Tree is a well-known landmark that marks the cultural center of New Kingston-- the clock tower that stands where the historical eponymous cotton tree once stood is featured prominently behind Marley on the cover of the album.
Recommended publications
  • Jamaican Politics, Nationalism, and Musical Culture in Transition, 1974-1984
    University of New Orleans ScholarWorks@UNO University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations Dissertations and Theses 5-18-2007 Between Two Giant Sounds: Jamaican Politics, Nationalism, and Musical Culture in Transition, 1974-1984 Caree Banton University of New Orleans Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td Recommended Citation Banton, Caree, "Between Two Giant Sounds: Jamaican Politics, Nationalism, and Musical Culture in Transition, 1974-1984" (2007). University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations. 508. https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/508 This Thesis is protected by copyright and/or related rights. It has been brought to you by ScholarWorks@UNO with permission from the rights-holder(s). You are free to use this Thesis in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights- holder(s) directly, unless additional rights are indicated by a Creative Commons license in the record and/or on the work itself. This Thesis has been accepted for inclusion in University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@UNO. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Between Two Giant Sounds: Jamaican Politics, Nationalism, and Musical Culture in Transition, 1974 – 1984 A Thesis Submitted to the Graduate Faculty of the University of New Orleans In partial fulfillment of the Requirements for the degree of Master of Arts In History By Caree Ann-Marie Banton B.A. Grambling State University 2005 B.P.A Grambling State University 2005 May 2007 Acknowledgement I would like to thank all the people that facilitated the completion of this work.
    [Show full text]
  • Pablo Moses INTERVIEW
    MAGAZINE #3 - December 2010 Rootz Underground Live in Kingston Horace Andy & Scientist Tippy Lloyd Brown Don Chandler Glen Washington Duane Stephenson Pablo Moses INTERVIEW * Israel Vibration * Sadiki * Cornadoor * Clinark * Alpheus * * Trojan * Buju Banton * Gappy Ranks * Special Delivery * J Boog * * Lloyd Brown * Frenchie * Pow Pow * Konshens * United Reggae Mag #3 - December 2010 Want to read United Reggae as a paper magazine? In addition to the latest United Reggae news, views andNow videos you online can... each month you can now enjoy a free pdf version packed with most of United Reggae content from the last month.. SUMMARY 1/ NEWS •Lloyd Brown - Special Delivery - Own Mission Records - Calabash J Boog - Konshens - Trojan - Alpheus - Racer Riddim - Everlasting Riddim London International Ska Festival - Jamaican-roots.com - Buju Banton, Gappy Ranks, Irie Ites, Sadiki, Tiger Records 3 - 9 2/ INTERVIEWS •Interview: Tippy 11 •Interview: Pablo Moses 15 •Interview: Duane Stephenson 19 •Interview: Don Chandler 23 •Interview: Glen Washington 26 3/ REVIEWS •Voodoo Woman by Laurel Aitken 29 •Johnny Osbourne - Reggae Legend 30 •Cornerstone by Lloyd Brown 31 •Clinark - Tribute to Michael Jackson, A Legend and a Warrior •Without Restrictions by Cornadoor 32 •Keith Richards’ sublime Wingless Angels 33 •Reggae Knights by Israel Vibration 35 •Re-Birth by The Tamlins 36 •Jahdan Blakkamoore - Babylon Nightmare 37 4/ ARTICLES •Is reggae dying a slow death? 38 •Reggae Grammy is a Joke 39 •Meet Jah Turban 5/ PHOTOS •Summer Of Rootz 43 •Horace Andy and Scientist in Paris 49 •Red Strip Bold 2010 50 •Half Way Tree Live 52 All the articles in this magazine were previously published online on http://unitedreggae.com.This magazine is free for download at http://unitedreggae.com/magazine/.
    [Show full text]
  • Colorado — a (Boulder) Daily Camera
    THE U b s e r v e r The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Marys VOLUME 40: ISSUE 47 THURSDAY, NOVEMBERS, 2005 NDSMCOBSERVER.COM Anxiety grows amidst dorm thefts University Students caught off­ prominently display their outrage. “It seems like some people are celebrates guard by robberies targeting us this year,” Zahm rec­ tor Father Dan Parrish said, in multiple dorms adding residents are so inflamed that they have posted signs in the Rosa Parks hallways and bathrooms warning By MADDIE HANNA of one frequent intruder. Associate News Editor Zahm is just one example of a By KATE ANTONACCI campus-wide trend noticed by Associate News Editor A growing wave of concern about theft and trespassing is Assistant Director of Notre Dame Security/Police (NDSP) Phil Notre Dame’s tribute to the sweeping campus as police, rec­ Johnson. late civil rights icon Rosa Parks tors and students testify to a dis­ “I’m concerned,” Johnson said. was one that began and ended turbing increase in crimes com­ “We’ve had several burglaries, a in song. mitted this year by people outside few arrests already I this year].” “Lead me, guide me along the Notre Dame. In both recent cases with sus­ way. For if you Unlocked doors, stolen items lead me, I See Also and suspicious sightings have led pect descriptions, the perpetra- CLAIRE KELLEY/The Observer cannot stray,” “Rosa Parks to student unrest, leading the res­ A sign displayed in Zahm Hall warns potential thieves that Chandra idents of one men's dorm to see THEFT/page 9 residents are on high alert after several burglary reports.
    [Show full text]
  • Gratis Bijlage Augustus 2018
    Gratis bijlage Augustus 2018 Foto CNSJF 2 AUGUSTUS 2018 CURAÇAO NORTH SEA JAZZ FESTIVAL 2018 Antilliaans Dagblad Antilliaans Dagblad CURAÇAO NORTH SEA JAZZ FESTIVAL 2018 AUGUSTUS 2018 3 Door Elodie Kint chien aantrekkelijker zijn, maar dan is rote namen als Jason Derulo, het effect voor Curaçao minder groot.” G Christina Aguilera, Carlos Vives, Sting en KC and The Sunshine ‘TOP OF THE BILL’ Jazzfestival van niveau Band sieren de line-up van het achtste En die positieve impuls, die inmiddels Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival. Tot door verschillende rapporten wordt grote tevredenheid van organisator onderschreven, is juist één van de rede- Gregory Elias: ,,Deze artiesten zullen nen waarom de organisator het interes- garant staan voor een mooi festival.” sant vond om in het evenement te in- Elias heeft, samen met Mojo Concerts, vesteren. Toen Mojo Concerts in 2009 zijn best gedaan om ‘zo goed en kwaad bij Elias aanklopte, omdat zij een partner als dat gaat, het juiste palet aan artiesten wilden die daad bij het woord kan voe- bij elkaar te krijgen’. ,,Ik geloof dat we gen, zijn ze er samen ‘handjes en voet- de juiste balans hebben gecreëerd en jes’ aan gaan geven. ,,Als ik het zou dat het programma een breed publiek doen, dan moest het ‘top of the bill’ aanspreekt.” Van Sting en Grace Jones, zijn. Ik wilde het concept van North die vanwege hun eigen leeftijd waarschi- Sea Jazz in Nederland wel overnemen, jnlijk een ouder publiek aantrekken, tot maar dan wilde ik ook hier op Curaçao Sean Paul, Damian Marley en Farruko top, top, tóp-artiesten.
    [Show full text]
  • Damian Marleyhalfway Tree Full Album Zip
    Damian Marley-HalfWay Tree Full Album Zip Damian Marley-HalfWay Tree Full Album Zip 1 / 3 2 / 3 Stream Damian Marley - Welcome To Jamrock by Edvard.S from desktop or your mobile device. Damian marley welcome to Enoch; 16 videos; 356,047 views; Last חנוך .(jamrock album download zip - PDF.. Damian Marley - Halfway Tree (Full album updated on Apr 23, 2015. Subscribe! Play all. Share. Loading... Save .... Como dato curioso el álbum contiene un Hidden Track llamado "And You Be Loved". damian-marley-halfway-tree-download-descargar-320.. Tracklist: 1. Educated Fools, 2. More Justice, 3. It Was Written, 4. Catch A Fire, 5. Still Searching, 6. She Needs My Love, 7. Mi Blenda, 8. Where Is The Love, 9.. Damian Marley-Halfway Tref Full Album Zip 3518c04180. Gong Marley Halfway Tree 2001 (crakman 2ys).rar 65.64 MB from mediafire.com Our .... Get a special offer and listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with Amazon Music Unlimited. Renews automatically. New subscribers only. Limited time offer.. Halfway Tree | Damian Marley to stream in hi-fi, or to download in True CD Quality on Qobuz.com.. Album · 2001 · 16 Songs. Available with an Apple Music subscription. Try it free.. DAMIAN MARLEY (FREE DOWNLOAD) Studio Albums Mr. Marley ... Halfway Tree (2001) --> DOWNLOAD ... Anyway, I already downloaded the full working albums and I will share this to you guys cause.. why not right? Listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with Amazon Music Unlimited. ... This item:Halfway Tree by Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley Audio CD $9.95 ... The beats are full or bass, lyrically he is exceptional and the compilation is blended skillfully.
    [Show full text]
  • DAMIAN "JR. GONG" MARLEY, KURA E C4 PEDRO Dia 5 No MEO Sudoeste Lisboa, 11 De Abril De 2016
    Comunicado de Imprensa DAMIAN "JR. GONG" MARLEY, KURA e C4 PEDRO dia 5 no MEO Sudoeste www.meosudoeste.pt www.facebook.com/meosudoeste Lisboa, 11 de abril de 2016 O cartaz da vigésima edição do MEO Sudoeste virá recheado de nomes com reconhecimento planetário e de diferentes géneros musicais. Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Kura e C4 Pedro completam a programação do Palco MEO no dia 5 de agosto, juntamente com o já anunciado Seu Jorge. Filho de Bob Marley, o trajeto de Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley tem sido trilhado à custa, não do apelido, mas do seu imenso talento. Revolucionário, é dono de obras que fundem o dancehall com o hip hop e claro, com os mais finos acordes do reggae. A sua estreia discográfica deu-se em 1996, com “Mr. Marley”, um disco onde o género dancehall abundava e que foi produzido pelo seu irmão Stephen Marley. No entanto, com a segunda edição, “Halfway Tree”, lançada em 2001, conquistou o mundo fundindo o dancehall com o reggae e hip-hop. O álbum teve enorme sucesso comercial e com ele, Damian Marley venceu, em 2002, o Grammy para Best Reggae Album. Bomba maior veio quatro anos depois: “Welcome To Jamrock”. Com o disco – e tema título considerado na altura pela Rolling Stone com uma das 100 melhores canções reggae da década -, chegaram mais dois Grammys (Best Reggae Album and Best Urban/Alternative Performance). Em 2006, com Nas, editou “Distant Relatives”, um título que, para além dos géneros sempre explorados por Marley, ressoa com RnB e muito rap. Damian Marley encontra-se a preparar o novo disco e nos últimos tempos é ainda de sublinhar a colaboração de sucesso com Skrillex em “Make it Bun Dem”.
    [Show full text]
  • Women in Jamaican Dancehall
    WOMEN IN JAMAICAN DANCEHALL: Rethinking Jamaican Dancehall through a Women-Centered Informal Economy Approach. by Leslie-Ann Fullerton A thesis submitted in conformity with the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts, Social Justice Education Department of Social Justice Education University of Toronto 2017 © Copyright by Leslie-Ann Fullerton 2017 WOMEN IN JAMAICAN DANCEHALL: Rethinking Jamaican Dancehall through a Women-Centered Informal Economy Approach Leslie-Ann Fullerton Master of Arts, Social Justice Education Department of Social Justice Education University of Toronto 2017 Abstract Some academic discussions that address women who participate in Jamaican Dancehall have taken the position that these women lack morality and agency and have internalized sexist norms (Lake 1996). This is because of the overtly sexual nature of the cultural expression. This research project aimed to expand the conversation concerning these women by investigating how female dancehall dancers, models and auxiliaries (designers, beauticians and vendors) make a living from Dancehall's informal economy. Through empirical evidence, this research will suggest that women who participate in Jamaican dancehall have subjectively and economically benefited from the informal economy that is embedded in dancehall. ii Acknowledgments This research could not have come to fruition without the help of many amazing souls. Firstly, let me acknowledge St. Catherine Cooperate Credit Union for giving me my first job as a Client Care Representative. I would also like to thank them for not renewing my contract after three years, which gave me the freedom to earn a living while doing what I loved. Freedom from working at the Credit Union gave me the opportunity to work as a dancehall model.
    [Show full text]
  • Featuring BRUNO MARS’ ERIC HERNANDEZ
    SPECIAL ISSUE! WIN A ROLAND PRIZE PACKAGE WORTH MORE THAN $2,300! THE WORLD’S #1 DRUM MAGAZINE ALIVE AND KICKING! ON STAGE WITH THE WORLD’S BIGGEST ACTS Featuring BRUNO MARS’ ERIC HERNANDEZ Plus OCTOBER 2018 KENDRICK LAMAR’S BON JOVI’S DAMIAN MARLEY’S LAMB OF GOD’S TONY TICO COURTNEY CHRIS NICHOLS TORRES DIEDRICK ADLER + BREATHING LIFE INTO A RECORDING | PHOTOS FROM SLAYER’S FINAL WORLD TOUR 12 Modern Drummer June 2014 BECOME A BETTER DRUMMER, FASTER When you’re serious about drumming, you need a kit to match your ambition. The V-Drums TD-17 series lets your technique shine through, backed up with training tools to push you further. Combining a TD-50-class sound engine with newly developed pads results in an affordable electronic drum kit that’s authentically close to playing acoustic drums – accurately mirroring the physical movement, stick coordination and hand/foot control that every drummer needs. Meanwhile, an array of built-in coaching functions will track your technique, measure your progress and increase your motivation. Becoming a better drummer is still hard work, but the TD-17 can help you get there. TD-17 Series V-Drums www.roland.com ACTIVEGRIP. NOW AVAILABLE IN STEALTH MODE. Introducing ActiveGrip Clear, a drumstick that looks like every other, but with an extraordinary feature. With Promark’s heat-activated technology, ActiveGrip Clear works under the radar, getting tackier the more you heat up. So no matter the mounting pressure, you always know you can handle it. WWW.MAPEXDESIGNLAB.COM #BUILTFROMTHESOUNDUP ONE AND DONE: Audix packs are the all-in-one drum miking solution The Audix DP5A and DP7 professional drum and percussion microphone packs are expertly curated collections that are perfect for stage or studio.
    [Show full text]
  • Equipe Terre De Blues
    Le Monde by Air France. Avec nos partenaires SkyTeam, nous vous proposons l’un des réseaux les plus vastes au monde, vous permettant de profi ter de plus de 990 destinations. airfrance.gp FAIRE DU CIEL LE PLUS BEL ENDROIT DE LA TERRE Du 17 au 20 mai 2013, le Festival de Marie-Galante, Terre de Blues concentrera de nombreux regards sur notre île. Cette 14 ème édition s’annonce sous les meilleurs auspices. Attendu des mélomanes, mais aussi des acteurs économiques et d’une manière générale de la population, l’événement de la Pentecôte gagne en notoriété d’année en année. C’est un grand bouillonnement qui va des scolaires par le partenariat conclu avec l’éducation nationale aux associations en passant par les établissements qui organisent des manifestations autour du Festival qui devient de plus en plus l’affaire des marie-galantais. L’engouement pour le Festival Terre de Blues commence à se transformer en levier pour le développement du Pays Marie-Galante. L’image de l’île est fortement diffusée à cette occasion et l’attractivité du territoire devrait se renforcer. Il s’agit donc de travailler sans relâche à l’amélioration de l’accueil, à l’excellence en matière d’animation pour valoriser le terroir et ses produits. La programmation de cette année reste fidèle au schéma construit afin de satisfaire tous les goûts. Elle tourne autour de trois monstres sacrés de la musique. La famille Marley, ambassadeur du reggae représenté par DAMIAN le samedi 18 mai, KASSAV’ , la fine fleur du zouk le dimanche 19 mai et ADMIRAL T , l’énergie au service de la dance hall le lundi 20 mai.
    [Show full text]
  • Comissioner Gordon Williams Bio 2
    Commissioner Gordon’s Biography Background Gordon Williams can be described as a “multi-faced” artist because of his vast yet different involvement in the music industry. Dubbed “Commissioner” by rapper KRS One-with whom he worked closely- his extensive résumé includes multiple Grammy Awards and numerous Gold and Platinum albums. The Bronx native started experiencing his abilities in the field of music as a DJ in the 80’s, when he also participated in the break-through of the Hip-Hop genre and culture- what he described as a “neighborhood phenomena”. Inspired at eight years old by DJs playing music in parks in the Bronx, Williams will himself be spinning records until his decision to delve more into his production skills in college, a decision that made him leave Rutgers University- which he only attended for a year- and transfer to the New York’s Center for Media Arts. There, he participated in one of the first programs of its kind for music engineering. After graduating, The Commissioner was signed by an independent record label as a producer and member of the group, Touch, where he worked as an engineer, producer and programmer. Touch gained much success and their single “With Out You” reached top-five in the Billboard dance category. Soon after that, Williams earned a production deal with Motown Records, what he described as being the start of his career in the music industry. In fact, this achievement led to Gordon’s emergence as a programmer and re-mixer. Soon, his credits included projects with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Teddy Riley, Babyface, Staci Lattisaw, Diana Ross, New Edition, Nile Rodgers and Quincy Jones.
    [Show full text]
  • Bats of Jamaica
    BATS OF JAMAICA Hugh H. Genoways, Robert J. Baker, John W. Bickham, and CarletonJ. Phillips Introduction The modern history of Jamaica is entwined with We explored known caves on the island to obtain European exploration of the New World beginning with samples of selected species of bats and also visited the landing of Columbus at Discovery Bay on 4 May man-made structures with known or suspected colo¬ 1494, during his second voyage to the Americas. Since nies of bats. that time the word Jamaica has conjured thoughts of tropical beaches, trade winds, pleasant tropical nights, All of our data are based on voucher specimens, Spaniards, British navy. Empire, sugar, rum, planta¬ which were deposited in the collections of the Mu¬ tions, slavery, revolt, maroons, pirates, Port Royal, seum of Texas Tech University or the Carnegie Mu¬ disasters, hurricanes, and in more recent years inde¬ seum of Natural History. Throughout our field work, pendence, tourism, Reggae, and welcoming and happy we made a substantial effort to obtain the maximum residents. Our knowledge of Jamaican natural history amount of data from each bat specimen. Many were begins with Browne (1789). He and other early natu¬ karyotyped and tissue samples were frozen in liquid ralists displayed a broad interest in plants and animals, nitrogen and/or fixed for transmission electron micro¬ including bats, but thorough surveys of the island’s scopic (TEM) study, immunohistochemistry, or stan¬ chiropteran fauna were not accomplished until the dard histology and histochemistry. These various 1960s when mist nets came into general use. Follow¬ samples were returned to laboratories at Texas Tech ing Browne (1789), the general natural history of Ja¬ University, Texas A&M University, Hofstra University, maica and of bats of the island were described by Case-Western Reserve University, and the University Gosse (1851), Osburn (1865), G.
    [Show full text]
  • Institutes & Centres.Vp:Corelventura
    INSTITUTE OF CARIBBEAN STUDIES Professor Carolyn Cooper, BA UWI, MA, PhD Toronto – Director WORK OF THE INSTITUTE he Institute sustained our lively public Teducation programme with a lecture series, “That Time in Foreign,” co- ordinated by Mr. Cecil Gutzmore, lecturer in Caribbean Studies, which focused on the life experience of Jamaican migrants to the UK who had returned home. The Institute also hosted the 8th annual Walter Rodney Lecture, given by Dr. Ayotunde Bewaji, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Language, Linguistics and Philosophy, entitled “Bridging the Ethical Gap in Politics: Implications of Walter Rodney’s Intellectual Heritage for Africana Leadership.” In addition, the Institute hosted several book launches and a film series. The Institute also co-hosted the Empress Menen conference in celebration of Rastafari women. Academic Staff In the 2006-2007 academic year there were two full-time lecturers in the Institute: Dr. Sonjah Stanley Niaah who taught courses in Cultural Studies at the undergraduate and graduate level; and Mr. Cecil Gutzmore who taught the foundation course, FD11A – Caribbean Civilisation. Part-time lectures, who are so essential for the delivery of the Institute’s academic programme, taught the following courses: ¡ Professor Barry Chevannes: Introduction to Caribbean Folk Philosophy ¡ Mr. Donald Davis: Deconstructing the Culture of Sport ¡ Dr. Rachel Moseley-Wood: Caribbean Films and Their Fictions ¡ Mr. Arthur Newland: Rastafari in the Global Context 418 ¡ Rev. Ashley Smith: African Religious Retentions in the Caribbean ¡ Mr. Miguel Williams: The Culture of Rastafari ¡ Mr. Peter Harding, Mr. Patrick Hylton and Mr. Herbie Miller, graduate students in the Institute, tutored in undergraduate courses.
    [Show full text]