(¯`·._(¯`·......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......·´¯)_.·´¯) Wednesday, August 15, 2007 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ *INDEX [1] “Wha' Gwaan in R.A.W.?" [2] Don't forget Prezident Brown - REGGAE - is at River Ranch Thursday night [3] News from The Enforcers (featuring Jahmings Maccow) [4] RAS INDIO with "3 Fire BLAZIN Dates" in SEATTLE, Wa. check WWW.CULTUREYARD.COM [5] REGGAE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: Mackie Conscious performs a Wicked Set at the " Montego Bay' Reggae Sumfest Jamaica '07" [6] Reggae in Northern California. Renegade Productions presents: [7] Reggae Vibes Newsletter #588 [8] ReggaeCD.com - CDs/DVDs Starting at 99 cents - SELLING OUT FAST [9] ReggaeCD.com‚s MASSSIVE summer SALE?60-70% OFF IN-STOCK CDs/DVDs [10] Special Dates: Bambu Station and Ickarus _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ [1] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Tom #33 [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: “Wha' Gwaan in R.A.W.?" I recently received the following message from a fellow RAW member From: Mr Coyote From: The Postmon [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Don't forget Prezident Brown - REGGAE - is at River Ranch Thursday night From: Anthony Postman Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:56:24 -0500 Thursday, August 16 PREZIDENT BROWN River Ranch Lodge, Tahoe City, CA Doors 8:00 pm/Showtime 9:30 pm $15 advance 21 + PREZIDENT BROWN BRINGS REGGAE TO RIVER RANCH ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 Prezident Brown is coming back to River Ranch on Thursday, August 16 at 9:30. The River Ranch is on Highway 89, three miles north of Tahoe City on the Truckee River. The doors are at 8pm but come early and enjoy dinner on the patio. Fitz Albert Cotterell, aka Prezident Brown was born in the green hills of Clarendon, J.A. As "Junior Ranking," a name his mother gave him, he would grab the mic and chant away at schoolyards and country dances. As a teenager, he was known as, "Slim Brown," a name given to him by Nicodemus because of his strong resemblance to and similar dee-jay style of his long time idol, U Brown. Like a father, brother, and close personal friend, U Brown is a great inspiration to Prezident Brown. The biggest and most formative influence for the Junior MC however, was producer and sound system operator, Jack Ruby, prominent in the Ocho Rios music scene at that time. Ruby saw something special in him. He took the fatherless Slim Brown under his wing, re-christened him, Prezident Brown and appointed him resident M.C. of his Hi-Power Sound System, traveling worldwide. After the sound system era changed following Jack Ruby's death in 1989, he began recording with Grove Music, who later founded Irie F.M. in J.A. Eventually it label, X-Rated (now World of Music,) that provided a home base for Prezident Brown and helped launch his career in Europe. X-Rated took off just as a massive roots revival swept across Jamaica, washing gun and slackness lyrics out of the dance halls, paving the way for conscious reggae music. Of course Prezident Brown was bound to rise in that kind of climate. He is a champion in the new roots and reality consciousness. Prezident Brown entertains, informs and inspires. His message is pure Rasta conscious vibes and speaks a universal language. All of his albums and singles will remain timelessly beautiful and his fourth album, ³To Jah Only², features one of the most spiritually devoted songs in reggae history, of the same name as the album. His music is echoed overseas and his talent is unequivocal. All of his albums are a must for anyone who loves reggae music. Prezident Brown is an artist driven by a sense of mission and purpose that dictates that he "edutains" (heightens the consciousness of a people) as much as entertains. Prezident Brown is eminently qualified for the role in which he is seen as a vessel from which flows the healing effect of his musical staple. Advance tickets are available at the River Ranch, Joby¹s, New Moon Natural Foods, Mad About Music; Reno: Recycled Records; also online at www.renegadeshows.com , tickets.com, jambase.com. For more information call 530-583-2801. Kaati REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE P.O. Box 50635 Reno, NV 89513 (775) 337-8344 fax: 775/337-6499 Sign up for our weekly Reggae Festival e-guide newsletter Go to [3] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Jahmings Macco [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: News from The Enforcers (featuring Jahmings Maccow) Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:13:41 -0400 (EDT) From: Liquidcyber Records Reply-To: The Enforcers (featuring Jahmings Maccow) Announcement Press Release SUBTITLE The Enforcers (featuring Jahmings Maccow) Announces Press Release The Enforcers Mini CD Release Liquidcyber Records is due to release (Shanty Town Rock ) By: The Enforcers Featuring Jahmings Maccow on August 30, 2007. The tracks of this Mini CD was originally recorded at Quadrasonic Recording Studio, 723 7th Avenue, New York City. Overdubs, Mixing and Mastering were done at The Treefort Recording Studio by:Film Soundtrack Emmy Award Winner Producer Chris Julian in California. Chris won an Emmy for the film soundtrack Flight 93 in 2006. Added credits Jahmings Maccow Rhythm Lead Guitar Vocals, Paul Henton Bass, Keyboards and Drums programming, Fabian Cooke Drums programmer, Buckey Drums, Jason Hemmens Sax, Jelani Jones Background Vocals and Percussions, Tammy Lucas Background Vocals, Eileen Seals Background Vocals. All songs written by Jahmings Maccow. Also be on the lookout for a brand new full length CD by Jahmings Maccow on the Letmegoo Records label sometime latter on this year. Checkout one of the tracks of this CD Entitled: 'She's Gone" at this link below! http://www.broadjam.com/artists/artistindex.asp?artistID=40142 Quick Links Our Website Products Services More About Us The Enforcers (featuring Jahmings Maccow) Merchandise Promotionals Liquidcyber Records [4] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Ras Indio [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: RAS INDIO with "3 Fire BLAZIN Dates" in SEATTLE, Wa. chek WWW.CULTUREYARD.COM From: David Obi Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:49:44 -0700 (PDT) To: Ras Indio FRESH from the North West WORLD REGGAE FEST, which we must say was TRULY a Wonderful & Blessed FESTIVAL, check WWW.NWWORLDREGGAE.COM http://www.nwworldreggae.com/ for photos. Ras Indio requested for next year's fest! We are back in SEATTLE, Wa; Courtesy of CULTURE YARD PRODUCTIONS www.cultureyard.com FOR: 3 BLAZIN SHOWS ! ! ! AUG. 15th : w/ REGGAE Pioneers "SLY & ROBBY" feat. Special Guests HORACE ANDY & CHERINE ANDERSON RAS INDIO will be HOSTING this EVENT ! ! ! check: www.cultureyard.com AUG. 22nd : w/ THE MEDITATIONS Ras Indio will open w/ "CULTURE YARD BAND" www.cultureyard.com AUG. 30th : Ras INDIO LIVE @ NECTAR Lounge w/ "CULTURE YARD BAND" Selector Raiford www.cultureyard.com http://www.cultureyard.com/ FOR MORE INFO on THESE SHOWS & SHOWS TO COME VISIT: myspace.com/rasindio or www.cultureyard.com Also check out Cultureyard.com Artist page for more info about our Rising BELIZEAN Artist. [5] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Mushiya Strickland [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #1667] Subject: REGGAE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: Mackie Conscious performs a Wicked Set at the " Montego Bay' Reggae Sumfest Jamaica '07" From: Mushiya Strickland Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:02:38 -0500 Tuesday August 14, 2007 8:19 PM The word out of Jamaica is that even though Reggae Super Star Mackie Conscious was "cut off at the Knees" his set was still wicked! That just goes to show that no matter; If the time provided is massive or if the time provided is short; if you are a great performer as Mackie Conscious obviously is, you only need a short period of time to LIGHT! up your audience. In any event I am told by Patrick Robb with Sinai Records Inc. (Mackie's manager) who traveled all the way from Brooklyn NY, USA to catch Mackie's performance. Patrick says: "for the length of time Mackie was performing the audience of approximately 15,000 did love him up! Mackie performed songs such as "What If", "the world is in trouble","streets don't nag me" (counteraction to Tanya Stephens song "These streets"), Should I run" and "Mi nuh lucky" with each song the crowd was singing along. Mackie's an awesome performer Mackie's overall enthusiasm came out picture perfect in his stage performance, it's a guarantee he gave 150% of himself to his audience!" Quote from Linton Cooper with Supa Records, Florida USA who was also in attendance at Montego Bay's Reggae Sumfest July 2007. Linton had the opportunity to meet with Mackie and observe his performance and he says: "Mackie Conscious is a great singer and performer;however he is not getting the credit he deserves; he's a humble and very positive man and sometimes this causes an Artist to be overlooked". Mackie Conscious is known as the conscious one, is always gracious for the invite to perform at the annual Reggae Sumfest events held in Montego Bay, Jamaica. It has been proven over and over again, that if you give him 5 minutes or 30 minutes, Mackie Conscious remains the Reggae Super Star he is and will perform as if he was paid a million dollars Not only did the Sumfest promoters probably get more than what they paid for, the audience was given a double dose of Reggae Roots Perfection by the performance of Montego Bay's own Reggae Super Star - Mackie Conscious! Quote from TTGapers.com regarding Mackie Conscious performance July 2007 "Sumfest": " While he did not get one of the coveted slots, rising star Mackie Conscious gave a performance that probably only fell short of Sizzla excellent set. Displaying versatility and charisma, the compelling singer quickly made the audience his captive as he opened with, The World In Trouble and followed up with, What If'. http://www.ttgapers.com/Article748.html Check out Mackie Conscious new Video "Mi Nuh Lucky" - get into Mackie's space at www.myspace.com/mackieconscious Official website: www.mackieconscious.com Contact information for Mackie Conscious: Conscious Production jamaica Dennis Mc Kay 876 385 0389/ 876 940 6511 876 995 3367 USA 1413-306-4568 Official website: www.mackieconscious.com Manager Patrick D. Robb CEO/Manager Sinai Records Inc. 954-591-6067 prdrobb87@hotmail.com Publicist Mushiya Felecia Strickland R.A.W.#1667 Jobe Enterprises PO. Box 600542 Dallas, Texas 75360-0542 www.myspace.com/mushiya www.mikeydread.com www.innervisionsreggae.com www.dubmusic.com www.mackieconscious.com www.myspace.com/sydneymankind 214-342-5638 469-767-9730 +44-762-419-6975 mojamaica@msn.com [6] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Kaati [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Reggae in Northern California. Renegade Productions presents: Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:47:50 –0700 From: Kaati Reggae in Northern California! Renegade Productions presents: Thursday, August 16 PREZIDENT BROWN River Ranch Lodge, Tahoe City, CA Doors 8:00 pm/Showtime 9:30 pm $15 advance 21 and over Saturday, August 18 PREZIDENT BROWN Harlows, Sacramento, CA Doors 8:03 pm/Showtime 9:30 pm $15 advance 21 and over Saturday, September 1 TRUCKEE REGGAE FESTIVAL THE ENGLISH BEAT EEK A MOUSE Truckee River Park Amphitheatre Truckee, CA $25 Gates 5pm/Music 6pm until 10pm All ages Www.renegadeshows.com 530-583-2801 Kaati REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE P.O. Box 50635 Reno, NV 89513 (775) 337-8344 fax: 775/337-6499 Sign up for our weekly Reggae Festival e-guide newsletter Go to [7] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Lance-O [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Reggae Vibes Newsletter #588 Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 21:56:33 –0400 From: Greetings 'REGGAE VIBES' Massive & Krew First the audio link: http://www.kulchashok.com/old/mp3/reggaevibes588.mp3 Now this weeks top 10 according to 'REGGAE VIBES' & it's contributing stations: 10. TO YOUR ARMS OF LOVE JAH CURE VP 09. BROWN SKIN RICHIE SPICE MASSIVE B 08. GULLY SIDE MOVADO FIRE LINKS 07. TEK WEH YUSELF MR VEGAS KIRKLE DOVE 06. ON MY MIND(remix) DAVILLE/SEAN PAUL FASHOZY 05. MAMA AFRICA AKON KONVICTED 04. LOVE & AFFECTION PRESSURE DON CORELEON 03. BACK IT UP BEENIE MAN 357 02. BEAUTIFUL GIRL SEAM KINGSTON EPIC 01. SHE'S ROYAL TAURUS CANNONBALL The Kulcha Shok Muzik Reggae & Surf Tour is in full effect in Florida. Stops still include St Augustine Beach Aug 18, Orlando Aug 23, Palm Beach Aug 25 & ending Aug 26 in Miami. The tour includes 4th Dimension, the newest outfit out of Kulcha Shok Made Of Hemp & David Kirton who is touring in support of his cd 'Time For A Change.' The tour also includes a new surf movie & clips from the new tv program 'Island Hoppers.' For more kulchashok.com Songs by the late reggae legends Bob Marley and Peter Tosh _ both devout Rastafarians _ will be included in a new collection of Anglican church hymnals in Jamaica. Marley's "One Love" and Tosh's "Psalm 27" will be the first reggae tunes to appear in songbooks alongside traditional worship music on the island that gave birth to reggae, said church leaders preparing a new collection of hymns and Church spokesman Rev. Ernle Gordon. Gordon said that members of the Anglican Church of Jamaica were enthusiastic about including the reggae musicians' music in the hymnals, despite their sometimes vocal opposition to Christianity. Grenadian entertainer and soca artiste Lavaman has become the first ever Village Soca Monarch competition winner after performing his hit song 'Ah cyah hear'. He was followed by Tallpree who rocked the ground with his contribution 'Trees.' Grenada Groovy Soca Monarch 2007 winner is Finley ?Scholar? Jeffrey (217) won this years groovy soca title against his best competitor Kerleen (216). I really liked third place finisher Nnika as well as Berbice. Scholar also took the 2k6 Calypso King title. In other soca news, in case you miss it like I did, here are the results from Antigua's Carnival 1st: Papi - Lord Sattalyte (played 78 times) 2nd: Fury - Red Hot Flames (played 22 times) 3rd: Ben Ova - Lord Sattalyte (played 19 times) In our new releases this week first from Mt Nebo Records they release the reggae from what is quickly becoming the second most popular island for that style, ST Croix. A Midnite protege is Abja with 'Many Lives help from Tufflion & sounding the best on 'Strongest Woman.' They also release the compilation of artists from the island again on the compilation called 'Chant of the Lion.' De Lions of Jah' release their first in 'Music.' Solid roots reggae wit a pop edge & common reggae lyrics & themes. MVD releases Musical Youth 'Live in The Uk' done in 2006. So obviously they are much older. They play your favorites as well as some new stuff with a new, full band. Each week we ask a trivia question first last week we asked, The Lone Ranger was talented at What other art form? theatre This week we ask, Yellowman & Eek-A-Mouse used slurs like ribbit & bim, where did they originate? In case you don't know. we will have all that & more on next weeks edition..... It can also be heard on KTRU Houston TX 91.7 w/ Scottie WZBC Boston MA 90.3 w/ Robin KAZI Austin TX 88.7 w/ DJ RJ as well as Selecta RON WLNZ Lansing Mi 89.7 w/ Rootsman Bird Selector's Choice Mr Dale 'Soca Junkie' the People's Monarch and Road March titles of cropover Love & Respect, LANCE-O KULCHA SHOK MUZIK 1218 Drexel Av ste# 203 Miami, Fl 33139 http://www.kulchashok.com http://www.myspace.com/islandhopperstv http://www.myspace.com/kulchashok 305.534.6110 [8] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: ReggaeCD.com [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: ReggaeCD.com - CDs/DVDs Starting at 99 cents - SELLING OUT FAST From: "Ejaness.com" Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:00:30 -0400 Greetings Reggae Fans, OUR BEST SALE EVER!!!! We have added more titles to our list of sale items which includes ALL MAJOR LABELS and TOP NOTCH REGGAE ARTISTS...priced below our wholsale cost...average price of $5.98...grab your collection before they run out...limited supply!!! Click for items on sale ---> http://www.reggaecd.com/store/mresults.php?Specials=YES Yes, all the latest NEW RELEASES are also here...check out new releases from new artist Billborad topping artist Sean Kingston, Stitchie, Ijahman, Assassin, Tony Rebel, Midnite, Various Artist titles including Riddim Albums Rae, Trumpet, Flute, Million and Gang War; Re-releases from Toyan, Ranking Dread, Yellowman, Don Carlos, Mighty Sparrow, etc. Click for all New Releases ---> http://www.reggaecd.com/store/mresults.php?Class_1=CDs&New_Releases=New+Rele ases&limit=100 One Love... Customer Service EJANESS INTERNET STORES __________________________ www.Ejaness.com www.ReggaeCD.com www.ReggaeRags.com www.ReggaeKing.com www.DVDTrail.com www.HealthyLivity.com 229-19 Merrick Blvd., Suite 237 Laurelton, NY 11413 Tel: (718) 362-1711 Fax: (563) 405-8641 CustomerService@Ejaness.com "A GLOBAL LEADER IN REGGAE AND SPECIALTY MERCHANDISING" ReggaeCD.com http://www.reggaecd.com/ [9] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: "Ejaness.com” [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: ReggaeCD.com‚s MASSSIVE summer SALE?60-70% OFF IN-STOCK CDs/DVDs Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 02:00:55 –0400 From: "Ejaness.com" Greetings Reggae Fans, Our UNBELIEVABLE sale continues with plenty of titles added...supplies are imited so order early..."first come first served basis"...average price for top artists and titles $5.98 CLICK http://www.reggaecd.com/store/mresults.php?Specials=YES Also, our "New Releases" section has been updated with all the hot new and upcoming releases: CLICK http://www.reggaecd.com/store/mresults.php?Class_1=CDs&New_Releases=New+Rele ases&limit=100 New VP titles: http://www.reggaecd.com/store/mresults2.php?Search=vp+records One Love... Customer Service EJANESS INTERNET STORES www.Ejaness.com www.ReggaeCD.com www.ReggaeRags.com www.ReggaeKing.com www.DVDTrail.com www.HealthyLivity.com 229-19 Merrick Blvd., Suite # 237 Laurelton, NY 11413 Tel: (718) 362-1711 Fax: (563) 405-8641 CustomerService@Ejaness.com "A GLOBAL LEADER IN REGGAE AND SPECIALTY MERCHANDISING" ReggaeCD.com http://www.reggaecd.com/ [10] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Mt. NEBO RECORDS [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Special Dates: Bambu Station and Ickarus From: "Mt. NEBO RECORDS" Organization: Mt. Nebo Records Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 15:31:12 –0400 Greetings Everyone, While we await the Wednesday, August 15th release of the new Bambu Station various artists compilation "Chant of the Lions I," we are pleased to announce special engagements featuring the impacting and intense Bambu Station Reggae Band and ever-rising Virgin Islands chanter Ickarus. These engagements will showcase Bambu Station playing songs from their latest album "Break The Soil" and their award-winning "One Day" and Ickarus showcasing songs from his debut album "Mind of the Icktionary" scheduled for release September 2007. Following his fellow Star Lion Family members Pressure and Niyo Rah, the anticipation is high to hear another part of what was the Virgin Islands' super-group. While these are special engagements, they are but precursors to the extensive touring being planned to showcase Bambu Station and Ickarus in the US, Europe and the Caribbean. Stay tuned, stay involved... fullness Wednesday, August 15th Emelio's 1847 W. Broad Street Richmond, VA Friday, August 17th Mango's Cafe 4719 Annapolis Rd. Bladensburg, MD w/ Fasimbas Rasta Dub Sound Saturday, August 18th Marcus Garvey Day Celebration Intrinsics Nightclub 5209 Reisterstown Rd. Baltimore, MD w/ Fasimbas Rasta Dub Sound Monday, August 20th Bar Nun "The Movement Open Mic Special Feature: Ickarus 1326 U Street, NW Washington, DC Tuesday, August 21st Eden's Lounge "Organic Tuesdays" Special Feature: Ickarus 15 W. Eager Street Baltimore, MD Tuesday, August 28th Tropical Soul "Tuesday Verses" Special Feature: Ickarus 314 N. 2nd Street Richmond, VA September 1, 2007 Ickarus "Mind of the Icktionary" CD Release Party TBA Washington, DC Venue: TBA Ickarus "Mind of the Icktionary" CD Release Party St. Thomas, VI *********************************************************************** In the abundance of water, the fool is thirsty Forward the Reggae Vibe...Every Time ! Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide Tom Pearson (R.A.W. #33) http://www.reggaeambassadors.org ************************************************************************* < REGGAE AMBASSADOR WORLDWIDE Disclaimer > "Any and all statements, views, and opinions expressed in the 'Wha' Gwaan in R.A.W?' newsletter are those of individual members of Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide, Inc. (R.A.W.). REGGAE AMBASSADOR WORLDWIDE is not responsible for the veracity, or for the content, of any REGGAE AMBASSADOR WORLDWIDE member's statement, views, and/or opinions included in this newsletter."