(¯`·._(¯`·......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......·´¯)_.·´¯) Tuesday, January 15, 2008 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ *INDEX [1] 14 Days to the Bob Marley B-Bash [2] JA reggae nominations [3] Joe Higgs & Karl Masters -- Freedom Journey [4] The Vibe Mailing List-January Announcements [5] GROUNDATION FEB BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE TOUR & 08 PLANS FOR R.A.W. [6] Hot'n'Fresh TOP 15 Chart & Poll (Jan.13 - 2008 [7] MLK Reggae Dance Party 1/19/08-Caspar Inn [8] RASTA JESSE DAWN'S NEW YEAR MESSAGE [9] Reggae Fi'Real!'s (KUNR 88.7 FM Reno) Top Tens for 2007 [10] Reggae Vibes News Bulletin (January 9, 2007) [11] 'Reggae Vibes' Newsletter #609 [12] Winstrong Press Release _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ [1] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Ambassador David [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: 14 Days to the Bob Marley B-Bash Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:35:56 EST From: Ambassador David's Productions 269-271-5219 "Your Caribbean Music Connection" Reggae Music "Special Music for Special People" Rastaman Nane www.caribbeanconnection2002.com 14 days to Bob Marley Birthday Bash @ the State Theatre! Ambassador David's Picks Saturday Gypsi Fari duo at Casey's Looking to book some GREAT entertainment > www.caribbeanconnection2002.com ^^ Indicates New Listing State Theatre, Kalamazoo "Bob Marley Birthday Bash 2008" January 26t, 2008 All Age Doors 7 PM Live 7:30 PM Ras Soul Jah, Mystic Dub, Universal Xpression and the DJ African Teacher Caribbean food / craft vendors Tickets $16.00 advance $19.00 day of show $35.00 VIP reserve seating and 1979 Jamaican SunSplash DVD featuring Bob Marley Brought to you in part by Red Stripe Beer and Red Roof Inns of Kalamazoo. Reserve your hotel room at the Red Roof Inn ($49.99) and receive a special rate. RED ROOF INN West 269-375-7400 East 269- 382-6350 BOB MARLEY'S B-BASH AFTER PARTY Papa Pete's 9 PM 18+ 502 South Burdick St. - Ph 269-388-2196 With DJ Assane Czar's 505 www.czars.com 505 Pleasant St. St. Joseph 269-983-1166 - 10 PM Jamaica Me Crazy Fridays REGGAE BANDS EVERY 1ST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH ^^ February 1st "Bob Marley Birthday Bash" with Gizzae ^^ March 7th Yabba Griffith & Traxx Casey's Bar & Grill - 10 PM 136 North Whittaker Street New Buffalo, MI Phone: (269) 469-5800 January 12th - Keith Scott 19th - Gypsi Fari 26th - Red Beans & Rice February ^^2nd - Kevin McDaniel & Jerry Huber ^^9th - Joe Ferguson & Cliff Babcock ^^16th - Keith Scott ^^23rd - Gypsi Fari (duo) Featherbone 269-756-6821 10 PM 6741 US 12 Three Oaks, MI. February 9th - Island Party with Gypsi Fari ^^March 15th - Joe Ferguson & Cliff Babcock Reggae DJs Clubs Blind Pig 734-996-8555 Sagittarius Bash with / Zuma Hi-Fi & King Jazzy B Every Last Thursday of the Month 208 South 1st Street Ann Arbor, MI Infinity Sounds & Spector Entertainment 2nd Saturdays at WIAA Hall 2015 E. 7 Mile Rd Detroit Every Thursday Passa Passa - 9 PM Café Lura-3184 N Milwaukee Ave Milwaukee & Belmont, Chicago Dancehall 101 Wednesdays - Joe's Sports Bar Weed Street, Chicago 11pm -4am Tropical Hut, Detroit Thursday, 9pm 313-861-5340 Dancehall Reggae featuring Infinity Sound Fridays Live & Direct Trench Town 3919 Woodward (2 Blks N. of Mack), Detroit Friday, 11pm - 4am 313-836-8686 or (313)831-8552 Featuring Miami, Atlanta, Toronto & Detroit's Strictly Roots Movement with Selectah Kadhafi Reggae Dancehall Explosion Trench Town 3919 Woodward(2 Blks N. of Mack), Detroit Saturday, 11pm 5am 313-836-8686 or (313)831-8552 Strictly Roots Movement, Selectah John John, Killa, Kadhafi & Crew Clubhouse Tavern 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit Saturday, 9pm 2am 313-717-3782 Soca, Reggae & Hip-Hop Reggae Radio TejanoMex SUPERSHOW with Gerry Aranda, Sundays 6-10PM on SuperHITS 103.7FM Reggae Revolution WIDR 89.1 FM DJ I.B. & DJ Assane Tuesday 10 PM - Midnight Request line 269-387-6303 "Reggae Street" WSND 88.9 FM - South Bend The African Teacher & Jah Dave @ the Controls Saturday 10 PM - Midnight WYCE 88.1FM Grand Rapids www.wyce.org Reggae regularly mixed in with folk, blues, jazz, rock and other world beat tunes Alam Latina WMUK 102.1 FM WMU Sundays 6 PM to 7 PM Dancehall/Reggae WCBN 88.3 FM - Ann Arbor Saturday 7:00p-9:00p Host: Brian Tomsic Ghetto Vibez CJAM 91.5 FM - Windsor, On. Saturday 3:00p-5:00p Hosts: Ghetto Vibez Sound Crew The Michael Julien Global Mix WDET 101.9 FM - Detroit Saturday 10:00 PM -12:00 AM Natty Dreadlock Rock - Rootsmon Bird- Lansing Sundays 5pm-9pm, WLNZ, 89.7, www.wlnz.org or webradio.com WCBN, 88.3 FM Train to Skaville "Strictly Vintage Jamaican Music" 7PM-8PM Tuesday Monday from 9-10pm on WXOU 88.3FM - Detroit O.C. Roberts WHPR 88.1 FM - Detroit Fridays 9 PM to 2 AM Live from Gibson's Lounge 12924 Puritan, Detroit. Simulcast on TV 33 or Comcast TV 71. Larock and O.C. Roberts Sundays - 12MID-2AM 102.7 FM / Radio 1 Detroit Caribbean Restaurants Jamaican Dave's Take Out "The Real Taste Of Jamaica" 1059 Wealthy, Grand Rapids 616-458-7875 Hot Spot Island Cuisine 76 W. Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI, 49022 (269) 927-1303 Reggae Web Sites Caribbeanconnection2002.com (for your Live and DJ Reggae needs) Reggaeambassadors.org World Largest Network of Reggae Enthusiast ^^Roger Steffens¹ Reggae Archives www.reggaesupersite.com Islandfestkalamazoo.com TimeandPlace.homestead.com (Rastamon Nanne) Co- Founder of Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide Jaman Reggae DVDs www.jamanreggaedvd.com www.myccco.com (Caribbean Cultural Carnival Origination) Rude Gal Entertainment. http://www.rudegal.com Detroitreggae.com Chicago_Reggae.com Niceup.com Chicagoreggae.com Strictlyrootsmusic.com South Bend Reggae www.southbendreggae.com Please Forward This Email to All Your Friends Turn Them On To Jah's Music - Reggae Music To Be Added To Ambassador David's Weekly Reggae News Letter Email him @ Davidbauma@aol.com (The listing of these events is a service of Ambassador David's Productions LLC for his clients, if you would like to have your events listed please contact Ambassador David concerning adverting rates) [2] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Roots-ee [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: JA reggae nominations From: rlam Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:27:15 -0500 from the JA Observer 1/11/08 Reggae Academy Awards nominations Friday, January 11, 2008 Members of the public are invited to cast their votes for the various categories in which a number of artistes have been nominated by the Reggae Academy Awards. Having received entries submitted by its members based on recordings first released anywhere in the world between December 1, 2006 and November 30, 2007, the Academy has now released its list of nominees. The inaugural presentation of Reggae Academy Awards, is set for February 24, at the National Indoor Sports Centre. For the category of Most Popular Artiste, nominations are Tarrus Riley, Queen Ifrica, Jah Cure, Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Munga Honourable and Busy Signal in that order. For Most Popular Song, the public is ask to choose from She's Royal, Nah Go A Jail, Sticky and Roots. The Best Dancehall Album will be chosen from Gully Sit'n, Intoxication, Foreva and Walk Out. Nominated in the Best Solo Male Vocalist category are Tarrus Riley, Pressure, Jah Cure and I-Octane. In the Best Female Vocalist category are Queen Ifrica, Etana, Cherine Anderson and Ce'Cile. The nominations for Best Vocal Group/Duo are Cherine Anderson and Chuck Fender, DaVille and Sean Paul, Morgan Heritage and TOK. For the Best Reggae Album, the contenders are Mind Control, Book Of Life, True Reflection and On My Mind. In the Best Reggae Compilation Category are Strictly The Best Vol 38, Jamdown Riddim Driven, Reggae Gold 2007 and One Drop Anthems 2007. In the Best Video category the nominations are She's Royal, Faithful, Stab Vampire and We're Missing You. Best Dancehall Compilation Album include Tremor Riddim Driven, Biggest Ragga Dancehall Anthems, Dreaming Riddim Driven and Heathen Riddim Drive. For the Best Dancehall Video are Nah Go A Jail, Church Heathen, Back It Up and Love Is Wicked. Nominations for the Best Dancehall Recording are Conscience, Watch Dem Roll, Nah Go A Jail and One Loaf A Bread. Contenders in the category of Breakthrough Dancehall Artiste are Munga Honourable, Bugle, Brick and Lace and Demarco. Vying for the Best Dancehall Riddim are Tremor, Gearbox, Power Cut and Sativa. In the gospel category nominations for the Best Gospel Album are 4 A Reason, Real Life Story, Prodigal Son and Ghetto Priest. For the Best Gospel Song the nominations are Help, Can't Stop Now, Bongo Town and The Gospel. For Best Gospel Video the nominations go to Help, Ketch A Fire, Feels It Knows and Gully People Supen. The Best Gospel Male Vocalists under consideration are Jermaine Edwards, Prodigal Son, Omari, and Jai. In the female gospel category, the nominees are Chevelle Franklyn, Shelly Thunder and Carlene Davis. The Best Vocal Gospel Group will be chosen from Katalys Crew, Prodigal Son and Jason Mighty. Nominations for the Best Music Producer are Don Corleon, Stephen McGregor, Stephen Marley and Christopher Birch. [3] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Michael Kuelker [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #1190] Subject: Joe Higgs & Karl Masters -- Freedom Journey Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:27:46 EST From: Greetings, RAW collective. Joe Higgs' crucial album Life of Contradiction is being reissued by Pressure Sounds with a couple of nice bonus tracks: "Let Us Do Something" and its flip, "Freedom Journey" w/ Karl Masters. When did this single originally come out? And who is Karl Masters? I can find no info about him. The single has been newly pressed onto seven-inch vinyl, I see, too. Any info would be appreciated. It's great to see Joe Higgs' work staying before the public. If any artist who deserves a proper career-spanning anthology and hasn't gotten one, it's him. - Michael Kuelker / R.A.W. 1190 [4] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Natural Vibrations [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: [The Vibe Mailing List] January Announcements Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 17:33:38 -1000 (HST) From: Natural Vibrations Reply-To: January Announcements COMING SOON!! Natural Vibes Kid's Clothes! Infant and Toddlers Sizes ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT!!! YOU can still be the winner of a brand new ELECTRIC GUITAR signed by the boys of Natural Vibrations. We stop accepting entries JANUARY 15, 2008 @ MIDNIGHT (HST) so enter NOW! Terms and conditions apply. This Danelectro guitar prize is brought to you by COCONUT GROVE MUSIC. Visit their Kailua store on 418 KuŒulei Rd. to get hooked up with the best deals on new or used guitars, other instruments, and music accessories. Go to www.coconutgrovemusic.com to check out their featured products. NEW MERCHANDISE COMING! Coming soonŠthe Natural Vibrations Online Store is getting a new line of merchandise including the much anticipated KEIKI line of infant onesies, toddler tees, and youth-sized tees. Soon your kid will be representing the Vibes! X-MAS PARTY RECAP Check out our X-Mas Party photo album to see some great shots of this exciting night courtesy of northshoresurfphotos.com ALOHA - NATURAL VIBRATIONS www.naturalvibrations.com www.myspace.com/naturalvibrations To unsubscribe to this newsletter, send an email to management@naturalvibrations.com Copyright (C) 2008 Natural Vibrations LLC. All rights reserved. [5] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Groundation [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: GROUNDATION FEB BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE TOUR & 08 PLANS FOR R.A.W. Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:45:08 –0800 From: Robert Slayton Organization: One Love Productions Reply-To: Robert Slayton Groundation will be coming on tour in February doing their annual Bob Marley Trtibute tour, featuring 2 90 minute sets of the late Robert Nesta Marley's music. They will be joined this year by Grammy Nominated lead guitarist Will Bernard from the band Motherbug. The band has just returned from their 3rd tour of S America & will be off to Europe & Australia in late March thru April. Harrison is currently in Jamaica working on a video of the roots of reggae music. Marcus is in the studio mixing a cd they recorded last year w/Will Bernard on lead guitar, & Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace on drums. This cd also has Marcus on Keyboards, Ryan on Bass & harrison on guitar & vocals. It should be finished later this month & ready for distribution in March. The band also has a cd/dvd that was recorded @ "Reggae Sun Ska" Music festival, last summer in France. This release should be available this fall. The summer of 2008 we have scheduled for our first tour of the United States..... YAY.... June thru August... Here are the shows coming up for the 8TH ANNUAL BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE TOUR. Thank you all for all your continued support Much Respect WED FEB 6 CATALYST 1011 PACIFIC AVE SANTA CRUZ DOORS 7:30PM SHOWTIME 8:30PM TICKETS $16/19 AGE LIMIT 16+ THUR FEB 7 KEY CLUB 9041 SUNSET BLVD HOLLYWOOD w/HOOLIGANZ DOORS 7:30PM SHOWTIME TICKETS $15 AGE LIMIT 15+ FRI FEB 8 GALAXY THEATRE 3503 S HARBOR ROAD SANTA ANA w/G TONIC DOORS 6:00PM SHOWTIME 9:00PM TICKETS $16/18 AGE LIMIT ALL AGES SAT FEB 9 BELLY UP TAVERN 143 S CEDROS AVE SOLANA BEACH DOORS 8:00PM SHOWTIME 9:00PM TICKETS $18/20 AGE LIMIT 21+ SUN FEB 10 SOHO 1221 STATE STREET SANTA BARBARA DOORS 7:30PM SHOWTIME 9:00pm TICKETS $18/PM AGE LIMIT 21+ TUES FEB 12 BELL MEMORIAL UNION AUDITORIUM CHICO STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO DOORS 7:30PM SHOWTIME 8:00PM TICKETS $10/12 STUDENTS $13/15 @ DOOR AGE LIMIT 18+ WED FEB 13 HUMBOLDT BREWS 856 10TH STREET ARCATA DOORS 8:30PM SHOWTIME 10:00PM TICKETS $17/20 AGE LIMIT 21+ THURS FEB 14 SLIMS 333 11TH STREET SAN FRANCISCO DOORS 8:00PM SHOWTIME 9:00PM TICKETS $19/21 AGE LIMIT ALL AGES FRI FEB 15 THE GRADUATE 990 INDUSTRIAL WAY SAN LUIS OBISPO DOORS 7:30PM SHOWTIME TICKETS $16/20 AGE LIMIT 21+ SUN FEB 17 MYSTIC THEATRE 23 PETALUMA AVE N PETALUMA DOORS 8:30PM SHOWTIME 9:30PM TICKETS $18/20 AGE LIMIT 18+ Jah Guide & Protect Bob Slayton www.onelovereggae.com www.groundation.com www.myspace.com/groundation www.youngtreerecords.com www.kmud.org www.krcb.org [6] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Reggae Vibes Prods NL [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Hot'n'Fresh TOP 15 Chart & Poll (Jan.13 - 2008) Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2008 06:51:07 +1000 From: Tom Pearson tap@guam.net -+ Reggae Vibes +- -*- Hot'n'Fresh TOP 15 Chart and Poll -*- -+ January 13, 2008 +- Poll : Five new tunes added : 1. Buju Banton - Gun Shot Dem Seh (2:42) 2. Daville - No Ordinary Rose (3:25) 3. Red Fox - We Got Tonight (3:13) 4. Vybz Kartel - Claat Di Rifle (3:04) 5. Warrior King - On My Knees I Pray (3:29) Have a listen and cast your vote! New Hot'n'Fresh Top 15 Chart: 01. Alborosie - Killa Sound (Discomix) 66.3% 02. Stephen Marley - We've Come A Long Way 6.9% 03. Jahmali - Serious Question 4.4% 04. Capleton - Prophet Rise Again (Extended Mix) 4.4% 05. Jah Cure - As Long As I Live 1.9% 06. Spragga Benz - Don't Go Down 1.9% 07. Tarrus Riley - Back Biter 1.9% 08. Angel Doolas - Look A Girl 1.9% 09. Mavado - Road Model 1.9% 10. Wayne Marshall - Call The Police 1.9% 11. Tony Matterhorn - Wet and Warm 1.9% 12. Perfect - Jamaica Is The Best 1.9% 13. Natural Black - I Like -NEW- 14. Tarrus Riley - Life Precious Gift -NEW- 15. Munga - Real and Cold -NEW- Check it out here : http://www.reggae-vibes.com > Charts > Hot'n'Fresh 15 (c) 2008 Reggae Vibes Productions [7] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Sister Yasmin [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: MLK Reggae Dance Party 1/19/08-Caspar Inn Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:39:15 –0800 From: Yasmin Solomon PSA/Press Release For Immediate Release - January 12, 2008 Contact: DJ Sister Yasmin - (707)884-4703; sisteryasmin@hotmail.com CELEBRATE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY AT A REGGAE DANCE PARTY WITH WINSTRONG (BACKED BY MEMBERS OF THE FUNKANAUTS), AND CRUCIAL DANCE RIDDIMS WITH DJ SISTER YASMIN AT THE CASPAR INN, CASPAR, CA. ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2008 What: Reggae Dance Party to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday Who: WINSTRONG, Rastaman from Suriname, backed by Bay Area funksters The Funkanauts, plus DJ Sister Yasmin When: Saturday, January 19, 2008 Where: The Caspar Inn, Caspar, California Time: 9PM Tickets: $10.00 at the door - 21 and over Information: (707)964-5565, 884-4703 www.casparinn.com Celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luter King, Jr. at a Reggae Dance Party on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at The Caspar Inn. Singer/songwriter Winstrong, known as "The Soul Rebel" will rock the house with conscious, danceable Roots Reggae music in honor of Dr. King. Winstrong has been expressing himself musically since he was a child in a Suriname River village. His Rastafarian beliefs inform his energetic, dynamic and uplifting music. He will showcase tunes from his newly released album Eye Of The Storm. Winstrong will be backed by members of The Funkanauts, some high-powered funksters from the bay area, who play funky, soulful Reggae. DJ Sister Yasmin, local radio programmer/Selector (Roots Revelation on KMFB-FM Sunday nights at 8PM, and a host of Monday Jazz Moods, Mondays 6-9pm) will open the show at 9pm. She will keep the vibes flowing throughout the evening with her Crucial Dance Riddims, a mix of Reggae, Funk, Hip Hop and World Music, heating up the dancefloor and inspiring the party. Tickets at the door at $10.00, for 21 and over. Full bar. Information at 707-884-4703, 964-5565, www.casparinn.com . www.winstrongmusic.com www.myspace.com/winstrong [8] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Jesse Dawn [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: RASTA JESSE DAWN'S NEW YEAR MESSAGE Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2008 23:17:37 -0800 (PST) From: jessetheone RASTA JESSE DAWN'S NEW YEAR MESSAGE: GREETINGS REGGAE INTERNATIONAL: 2007 WAS A GOOD YEAR FOR ME, EXPATRIATED HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES, WHERE FROM AMERIKKKA I AM FREE FROM ITS WARS OF GENOCIDAL ATROCITY, BUT 2007 BROUGHT TRAGEDY TO REGGAE LIVITY, WHEN LUCKY DUBET GOT GUNNED DOWN SO COLDLY, TAKEN FROM US AT A MERE 43, ANOTHER WHO FELT BOB MARLEY¹S PROPHECY THAT WE KEEP KILLING OUR PROPHETS SO BLINDLY, FOR WAS DUBET¹S MURDER REALLY A ROBBERY OR A MURDER BY SOME LAMEBRAIN GOVERNMENT AGENCY TRYING TO SQUASH SYMBOLS OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND HONESTY? TO ME, BOB MARLEY¹S CANCER WAS A MURDER TOO, YOU SEE? AS BOTH I AND HIS MOTHER AND SO MANY OTHERS BELIEVE HE WAS POISONED COVERTLY MAYBE KILLED BY PAID ASSASSINS OF THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY, HOW WAS A YOUNG, HEALTHY REVOLUTIONARY TAKEN SO SICK THAT HE DIED OF CANCER AT A MERE 36? NO, NOT CANCER BUT SURELY A MURDER SO PLAIN, JUST AS MARTIN LUTHER KING AND MAHATMA GHANDI WAS SLAIN, AS WAS PETER TOSH , AND WITH LUCKY D IT WAS MURDER AGAIN, BUT DOES THE WORLD PRESS (OF THE SLUMBERING MASSES) REPORT THE TRUE TRAGEDY OF THESE RUTHLESS TRESPASSES? FOR AT TIMES IT SEEMS THE NEWS IS WRITTEN BY GHOSTS, TWISTED BY UNFEELING NEWSROOM HOSTS, BUT AS FOR ME I FEEL IT ALL, I FEEL THE MUSIC AND THE WORDS AND GOOD SPIRITS TRYING TO BE HEARD, I FEEL THE SUN AND RAIN AND MOUNTAINS, AND THE SWEET WATER FROM NATURAL FOUNTAINS, I FEEL RAINBOWS THAT RUN FROM THE SKY TO MY TOES, I FEEL THE PEOPLE AND THEIR JOYS AND SORROWS AND WOES, I FEEL THE BOOKS AND PAINTINGS AND ARCHITECTURE, I FEEL THE GRAINS AND FRUITS THAT HELP MAKE ME PURE, I FEEL THE KISSES, I FEEL THE SEX, I FEEL MY BODY COMPLETELY, AND I FEEL THE TOTALITY OF UNCORRUPTED REALITY. SO, WHY GET BRAINWASHED BY FANTASY WHEN WE CAN GET REAL BRAINS VIA REALITY? AND DO YOU REALLY AND TRULY FEEL, DO YOU FEEL WHAT I SEE...? IF YOU DO, PLEASE REPLY BY EMAIL TO jesseisforreal@yahoo.com... [9] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: The Postmon [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Reggae Fi'Real!'s (KUNR 88.7 FM Reno) Top Tens for 2007 Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:07:46 –0600 From: Anthony Postman Greetgins One and All, Here are the Top Tens from Reggae Fi¹Real! (KUNR 88.7FM Reno) for the year 2007: 1) Stephen Marley Mind Control 2) Jah Cure True ReflectionsŠA New Beginning 3) Tuff Lion Utterance ­ A Testament 4) Ras Shiloh Coming Home 5) Javaughn Superstar 6) Midnite Better World Rasta 7) Malika Madremana Elixir 8) Noiseshaper Real To Reel 9) Mark Wonder Victory ­ The Mystery Unfolds 10) tie‹Toots & The Maytals Light Your Light 10) tie‹Bob Marley & The Wailers Roots, Rock, Remixed Šand here are five more albums that have been riding strong tooŠ 11) Ticklah Ticklah Vs. Axelrod 12) Ishcence Space N Time 13) I Wayne Book Of Life 14) Burning Spear The Burning Spear Experience 15) Corey Harris Road To Zion These charts were compiled tabulating my weekly CMJ reports, with the highest-charting titles reflecting the most entries to the CMJ throughout the year. As always, there are strong showings from debut performers, as they take their places next to reggae legendsŠThe element of dub also weaves its way through the charts, with largely instrumental sounds from Ticklah and Noiseshaper, plus the remixes of the Lee Scratch Perry era Bob Marley classics. Some would argue that these masters should never be touched‹that they are already perfect works of music; however, one of my listeners called saying that Bob sounded good to him in whichever form he came, be it remix or originalŠ Stephen Marley¹s Mind Control was a hugely anticipated release, as I had been spinning advance tracks from the EP got music? since sometime in 2006. The title track, ³Chase Dem² and the ganja anthem ³Traffic Jam² have all been rockin steady here for more than a year. Speaking of singles carrying an album well forward‹True Reflections from Jah Cure is full of the crucial jams that have been booming the soundsytems and radiowaves for well over a year. The release of Jah Cure on 7/29/07 follwed a day later by the release of True Reflections is a delight to all of our ears. The fresh sound of ³To Your Arms Of Love² paired with the old favorite ³Love Is,² all bolstered with the other chart-toppers on the set propelled Cure right to the heights where he will remain for some time to comeŠ Amongst those releases that arrive only after months of great and eager anticipation comes Utterance ­ A Testament from ³The Architecht of the St.Croix sound,² Tuff Lion. Tuff Lion¹s guitar playing, singing, sublime harmonies, and production have blessed an awesome array of the tracks that have risen up from the U.S.V.I., on two of the biggest St.Croix labels: I Grade and Mt. Nebo (and the list grows too). His sound hits hard, while always keepin¹ cool, calm and collected. Midnite¹s Better World Rasta marks the first collaboration of the St.Croix stalwarts with Jamaican producers (Rasstar Records), and is one of at least five releases for Midnite in the year 2007. Drawing upon production from St.Croix (and other links such as California) are both Malika Madremana and Ischence. Malika¹s Elixir (especially the title track) brought in a joyous breath of fresh air everytime it hit the radiowaves. Major props go out to Ryan ³Ishence² Willard, who started his own label (Higher Bound Productions), and dropped four releases, including: his own debut, the Midnite release Bless Go Roun¹, Sista Kat¹s Inner Strength, and Biblical¹s Inborn Precepts. Javaughn has charted very high for a release that¹s only been out for several months. I had an early version of ³Present Of Love,² made at the time Javaughn was eleven or twelve, and thouroughly enjoyed it some years ago‹it sounds even better now! The fresh young vocals are delivered with exhuberence and heart, with loving lyrics clean and conscious, the instrumental backing crisp with every note and full of energy. Superstar will sure to move yah, and if Javaughn, as well as chart entrants Mark Wonder and I Wayne, are any indication: the tradition of conscious roots music is in good hands. All The Best to you in the New Year! Anthony Postman, "ThePostmOn" (R.A.W. # 1671) KUNR 88.7 fm, www.KUNR.org REGGAE Fi'REAL! (Thus.9-Mid.) WORLD SPINS (Mon.11-Mid.) [10] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Reggae Vibes Prods NL [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Reggae Vibes News Bulletin (January 9, 2007) Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:17:37 +0100 From: Reggae Vibes Productions NL Reply-To: Reggae Vibes Productions NL -*- http://www.reggae-vibes.com -*- -*- News Bulletin (January 9, 2007) -*- **** THIS WEEK'S UPDATES AT http://www.reggae-vibes.com **** # We present you the results of our POLLS 2007 for Best Producer, Best Male Dancehall Artist, Best Roots Artist, Best Male Vocalist, Best Newcomer Dancehall, etc., plus PEOPLE'S CHOICE! 2007 regarding the hottest riddims, the most exciting 45s and best albums of 2007. # Alaine makes her mark at album's length with her excellent debut set "Sacrifice". # Dr. Ring-Ding's "Ruff Like A Rock", plus 5 remixes and a videoclip, is now available on Maxi-CD. # "Street Riddim" is a beautiful slightly melancholic one-drop by Austria's House of Riddim. # The 10 year old dancehall riddim "Storm" is re-released on cd. # "One Day At A Time" is the latest album by reggae vet David Morrison. # Empress Cherisse debut set is called "Serenity". # "Hell A Go Pop" is a killer re-release of the 1984 Cultural Roots album. # Alpha Blondy's latest effort "Jah Victory" is a solid, well crafted album. # 'Videoclip Of The Week' features Fantan Mojah's "Jah Mek Me Stronger Pt 2". # Playlist for Reggae Vibes Radio Show ~ Thursday, January 10, 2007. **** AND DON'T FORGET... **** # Submit your personal top 5 tunes! Every month we'll pick a winner and post his/her top 5 complete with full length soundclips on the Reggae Vibes website. # 'Reggae Vibes SoundStation' brings you the sounds of yesterday, today & tomorrow. Push the PLAY button of the player on top of the homepage to get it started! And... you're even able to request a tune! New tunes are added twice a week (Tuesday and Saturday). # "The Official UK Dancehall Top 10" and "Jamaica's Weekly Top 20 (Singles) Hit List" - both with full length soundclips - are featured on our site. Also check Teacher & Mr. T's "Hot'n'Fresh Top 15", where you can vote for your favourite tune. THIS AND MUCH MORE AT : http://www.reggae-vibes.com (c) 2008 Reggae Vibes Productions [11] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Lance-O [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: 'Reggae Vibes' Newsletter #609 Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:59:55 –0800 From: LANCE-O Greetings 'REGGAE VIBES' Massive & Krew First the audio link: http://www.kulchashok.com/old/mp3/reggaevibes609.mp3 This week's edition is brought to you by Kulcha Shok Muzik producers of this program as well as the new tv show 'Island Hoppers,' available on Dish Network & Direct TV. Kulcha Shok also has new t-shirts as well as a new song from Tarrus Riley. For that & more kulchashok.com Now this weeks top 10 according to 'REGGAE VIBES' & it's contributing stations 10. PEOPLE'S CHOICE RAY DARWIN TADS 09. GIVE IT UP BEENIE MAN & BARBEE 357 08. EVERYBODY DANCE RDX APT 19 07. SWEET JAMAICA MR EASY 06. NAH GO A JAIL BUSY SIGNAL JAM 2 05. AUGUST TOWN DUANE STEPHENSON VP 04. PICK IT UP & DROP IT SEAN PAUL ATLANTIC 03. FALLEN SOLDIERS DeMARCO KOCH 02. BONAFIDE GIRL SHAGGY feat. RIK ROK & TONY GOLD BIG YARD 01. ROOTS ETANA FREEMINDED Now that the proclamation for February has been officially granted & declared in Jamaica s Reggae Month, we can announce that some of the activities slated for the first observation of February as Reggae Month, include the hosting of the Reggae Academy Awards culminating the month on Sunday Feb 24th, the Bob Marley Photographic Exhibition, Africa Unite/Smile Jamaica Youth Symposium, the annual Bob Marley Lecture, the African Film Festival, the Reggae Film Festival, the annual Irie FM Reggae Music Awards and the Bob Marley Creative Expression Day. We can also tell you that the Bob Marley/Rita Marley Foundation's global initiative, Africa Unite concert, will be held in Jamaica for the first time on February 23, 2008 at James Bond Beach, St Mary. Part of the event will be the featuring of the documentary, Africa Unite. It will make its Caribbean debut as part of the celebrations marking the anniversary of the birth of late Reggae superstar Robert Nesta Marley. Just in case you are not familiar with the whole concept of Carnival, we have a break down of the Caribbeans largest, Trinidad & Tobago, which is the mother of them all & the basis for all overs. Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival is not just one festival, but a series of festivities sandwiched in between Christmas and Ash Wednesday. It culminates in a two-day street parade, where costumed masqueraders party to the sounds of sweet soca and calypso music along the various parade routes on Carnival Monday and Tuesday, the two days that precede Ash Wednesday. The duration of the Carnival season varies because Ash Wednesday signals the beginning of the 40-day Christian Lenten period of reflection, that ends with the moveable feast of Easter. Carnival is usually six to ten weeks long, during which time this twin-island country is buzzing with activity including the play-offs of the premier Pan (steelband), Calypso and Mas competitions of the world. The transformation wrought by costume and music has been called Mas, and used to refer to children, adults, individually or in bands, costumed for street or stage parades. It was also out of attempts to suppress the drum that the steelband eventually emerged. Now simply called pan, it is the only musical instrument invented in the last century. The panyards practice late into the night as Panorama, the steelband competitions, draw near The mas camps are where the costumes for the big bands are being distributed. Fetes, pan, calypso and mas events are planned in towns and villages all over the two islands, but mainly in and around Port of Spain. Then ultimately its over to Tobago, sea baths and post-Carnival shows. Lastly, Peter Simon visits South Florida in support of his new book 'Reggae Scrapbook.' He will be doing an autograph signing, dj & have a slide show of his photos at Reggae Sundays at Jazid on Miami Beach Sunday Jan 20. In our new releases this weeks Upful One's release of General Smiley's first ever debut album 'Aim Goal Plan.' Originally half of the duo Michigan & Smiley, General's first release has high expectations but doent meet mine. It's still decent. Then we have 2 new releases from MT Nebo & more USVI material like the new Ickarus 'Mind of the Icktionary.' He's also on the other new release 'Chant of the Lions,' which features the Star Lion Family including this guy as well as Pressure, Niyorah & more. Each week we ask a trivia question first last week we asked, can you trace Daddy U Roys dj schooling? He started out at Dr Dickies Dynamic to Sir Georges to Sir Coxsone Downbeat & over to King Tubby This week we ask, what was the first album to have all the same rhythm? In case you don't know. we will have all that & more on next weeks edition... It can also be heard on Radio Antennam 89.7 Montenegro w/ Danko Fabulosa Estereo 100.5 Panama City Panama w/ Selecta Catboy WUNH Portsmouth NH 91.3 w/ Chambo & Zeke Tellstream Dancehall tellstream.com w/ the bold & bad Big John Selector's Choice ROOTS REVEALERS 'DANCEHALL VIBES' LANCE-O 305.534.6110 KULCHA SHOK MUZIK, Inc. www.kulchashok.com myspace.com/kulchashok myspace.com/islandhopperstv [12] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Sister Yasmin [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Winstrong Press Release Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2008 19:28:59 –0800 From: Yasmin Solomon PSA/Press Release - for immediate release - January 9, 2008 Contact: DJ Sister Yasmin - (707)884-4703; sisteryasmin@hotmail.com CELEBRATE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY AT A REGGAE DANCE PARTY WITH WINSTRONG (BACKED BY MEMBERS OF THE FUNKANAUTS), AND CRUCIAL DANCE RIDDIMS WITH DJ SISTER YASMIN AT THE CASPAR INN, CASPAR, CA. ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2008 What: Reggae Dance Party to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday Weekend Who: WINSTRONG, Rastaman from Suriname, backed by Bay Area funksters The Funkanauts plus DJ Sister Yasmin When: Saturday, January 26, 2008 Where: The Caspar Inn, Caspar, California Time: 9PM Tickets: $10.00 at the door - 21 and over Information: www.casparinn.com , (707)964-5565, 884-4703 Winstrong The Soul Rebel It¹s in the eyes. One can feel the vibes instantaneously. There¹s something about the look emanating from his spirit as he is considering his words that belies an ancient Rastafarian spirit, the soul essence of who Winston van Ewyk, aka Winstrong the Soul Rebel is. Born October 12, 1971 in a Suriname River village, Winstrong came up in a family of musicians. His mother, Augustina Rensch was a school teacher who always took the time to sing falsetto in circle with family and friends. It was Augustine who influenced Winstrong early, encouraging him to sing and perform in front of anyone and everyone since before he could walk. ³My moms was the first to tell me I had special talent. She used to tell everyone, ³Dis kid has somethingŠwatch disŠand I¹d come up with songs and performances for dem. That was such a blessing; she gave me something to live up to.² He¹s been singing ever since. Flash forward to spring, 2007, and Winstrong is emerging into the spotlight with his newly-released album "Eye of the Storm"; Winstrong fuses roots dancehall style with today's sophisticated R&B and Soul for an explosive sound that is already pleasing listeners worldwide. From the soul and dance vibes of "For Your Love," to the militant and uplifting sounds of his first single "Sounds of Guns," Winstrong illustrates the reality of everyday tough life into focus and promises a solution in Jah Rastafari. Winstrong is currently based in Northern California, after spending the last couple of years in Hawaii recording records and performing. The Suriname singer was born into Rasta, and has a steady stream of conscious music emanating from the depths of his spirit. With his soulful voice, and an ultra high energy stage show, Winstrong has just what it takes to grab an audience and keep them engaged for hours. Winstrong has performed with and is featured on compilations with some of the industry's best; from Capleton, Sizzla, Prince Malachi, Tony Rebel and Black Uhuru's Mikal Rose to Hip Hop Stars Wu Tang Clan, Snoop Dogg, Warren G and the bay area's own Delinquents. Today's genre-centered music industry prefers easy categories, however, with Winstrong's roots based music, infused with dancehall and hip hop styles, he is able to clearly to defy those categories. Armed with his guitar, and strengthened by his lifetime study of Rastafari, Winstrong's music is inspirational, and he is ready to lead the evolution of Reggae Music. The year 2008 is a very exciting one for Winstrong as it marks the year the artist will be breaking into the international market. Winstrong is more than ready to fly forward into the scene with two records on the way. Producer Ryan Daisley has put the finishing touches on the first album, "Eye of the Storm" at Shaolin Studios in Oakland. Look for the "Eye of the Storm² featuring Gift of Gab of Blackalicious, now released and available directly from this website. Click Here.http://www.winstrongmusic.com/music_01.htm Meanwhile, production is marching forward on three videos from the "Eye of the Storm" record, and logistics are underway for the 2008 tour scheule. www.winstrongmusic.com www.myspace.com/winstronghttp://www.myspace.com/winstrong *********************************************************************** 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 ************************************************************************* < R.A.W. 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.). R.A.W. is not responsible for the veracity, or for the content, of any R.A.W. member's statement, views, and/or opinions included in this newsletter."