HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE ORIGINATOR OF DANCEHALL MUSIC - WAYNE "SLENG TENG" SMITH

Wayne Smith was born on Decemeber 5, 1965, Waterhouse, Kingston, Jamaica. Wayne is automatically associated with the "Sleng Teng" riddim and song. Wayne's career first started in the late 70's when he recorded the songs "Life is moment" and "Ain't no me without you" for Jammy's.

In 1984, Wayne brought forth the riddim on a small digital Casio keyboard with Noel Davey. They both were the ones who arranged the riddim, slowed it down, matched it to his key, and rehearsed on it. They took this riddim to Jammy's to try to release "Sleng Teng" for two months of asking it fell on deaf ears. After the song was played in a sound clash Jammy's saw the crowds reaction and decided to place a clap on the riddim and release it.

Thereafter, Jammy recorded a number of other artists on the original backing track including Tenor Saw with "Pumpkin Belly", and Johnny Osbourne with "Buddy Bye". The riddim was updated by Jammy in 2005. Jammy's has speed it up slightly, and added horn riff. This version is now known as "Sleng Teng Resurrection".

At present Wayne Smith lives in New York, he still performs here in the United States but more so in Canada, Europe and Japan. Wayne has his own recording studio and record label Sleng Teng Records.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR FRIEND, DANCEHALL INVENTOR, ARTIST AND PRODUCER WAYNE "SLENG TENG" SMITH.

P.S. Wayne you mash up de reggae business with dancehall - our inside joke.

Have a great day Wayne.



RELEASES

1982
• Youthman Skanking
1984
• Showdown Vol 7 (Wayne Smith & Patrick Andy)
1985
• Smoker Super
• Wicked Inna Dancehall
1986
• Sleng Teng [aka Under Me Sleng Teng]
• Sleng Teng + Computerised Dub (Wayne Smith & Prince Jammy)


APPEARS ON
• 10 To 1
• 1985 Master Mega Hits
• 300% Dynamite
• Creation Rebel
• Dance Hall Vibe's Vol 1
• From Dubplate To Download
• Hypocrite Inna Dance Hall Style
• Jah Children Invasion Chapter IV
• King At The Controls
• King Jammy - A Man And His Music Vol 2
• King Jammy's At Channel 1
• King Jammy's Selector's Choice Vol 1
• Michael Prophet & Friends
• Original Riddims
• Party Sounds Presents Worries In The Dance
• Powerhouse Presents Strictly Live Stock
• Prince Jammy Presents Vol 2
• Radication Squad Presents Adam And Eve
• Riot Radio Broadcast
• Showdown Vol 7
• Sleng Teng + Computerised Dub
• Stalag 17
• The Crowning Of Prince Jammy
• Tonos All Star Collection
• Tougher Than Tough
• Under Me Sleng Teng Extravaganza
• Under Mi Sleng Teng


AS A MUSICIAN AND VOCALS
• Wayne Smith - Sleng Teng [1986]
• Wayne Smith - Youthman Skanking [1982]
• Wayne Smith & Patrick Andy - Showdown Vol 7 [1984]

52ND ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS NOMINEES LIST (REGGAE)

Best Reggae Album
(Vocal or Instrumental.)

Rasta Got Soul
Buju Banton
[Gargamel Music, Inc.]

Brand New Me
Gregory Isaacs
[Tad's Record]

Awake
Julian Marley
[Ghetto Youths/Tuff Gong/Universal Republic]

Mind Control — Acoustic
Stephen Marley
[Ghetto Youths/Tuff Gong/Universal Republic]

Imperial Blaze
Sean Paul
[VP/Atlantic]

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO J.C. LODGE

British born to a Jamaican father and English mother, J.C. Lodge was taken to Jamaica as a child. There, the Beatles’ fan soon became immersed in R&B and reggae, and sang along to everything she heard.

She was encouraged to perform in her high school concerts by classmates, and enjoyed doing so, but felt her career lay either in art or drama. A relationship with Errol O’Meally toward the end of high school, however, led her further along the music path.

He was a budding songwriter, and used her voice to present some of his material to Joe Gibbs’ Recording Studio. Both the songs and the singer were well received, and J.C. was asked to cover ‘Someone Loves You, Honey’ in 1980. The reggae-country and western tune topped the Jamaican charts worldwide, and earned the singer gold and platinum discs in the Netherlands. Such success convinced J.C. that music should be her main direction.

Nine albums followed, consisting mostly of reggae, but some with R&B and pop material, too, usually written by O’Meally or J.C. Producers like Joe Gibbs, Willie Lindo, Gussie Clarke, Errol O’Meally and Neal Fraser (a.k.a. Mad Professor), created product which garnered for J.C. several hits and prestigious awards across the world.

‘Telephone Love,’ recorded for Clarke in 1988, was the first dance hall reggae track to cross over in the R&B and hip-hop markets in the United States, topping the urban charts in New York and other cities. This led to an album deal with hip-hop label Tommy Boy Records and the Tropic of love album featuring the hit R&B single ‘Home is where the hurt is’.

With O’Meally’s influence and the creative opportunities of so many albums, J.C.’s songwriting skill was unearthed and polished. Several Jamaican artistes have sung her original compositions, and she continues to work toward having overseas artistes do likewise. Her varied influences are expressed in both her writing and performances, and she is comfortable in several genres, whether it be reggae, jazz, pop, R&B or country and western.

The birth of her daughter Gia in 1994 has inspired 3 children’s educational albums. The popularity of these drew the interest of Jamaica’s national Television station – TVJ, who asked J.C. and her manager/producer/husband – Errol O’Meally to produce a 13 part children’s television series entitled ‘Sing ‘n Learn’. The website is located at [http://www.sing-and-learn.com].

Through her singing, writing, acting and artwork, J.C. shares herself with her many fans, and continues to provide pleasing and positive entertainment wherever she goes.

Throughout the 90s JC consolidated her presence internationally, as far afield as Japan where she has toured numerous times enjoying great popularity. Presently she has relocated to the UK since late 2001 to further her career in Europe and has just released her debut album for top UK reggae label Jetstar Records, ‘Reggae Country’ with the lead single being ‘single and female’.

The turnaround of 2004-2005 say the follow-up release from Jetstar 'Reggae Country 2' featuring more covers of firm contemporary country favourites, with a reggae flavour, plus some of JC's originals in the same vein.

For 2007 JC's long-awaited new album of originals, entitled 'Passionfruit', feature bang up-to-date rhythms, underpinned by dancehall, but with a a touch of brazilian, asian and hip-hop influences blended to enhance her crossover vocals.


J.C'S Hit singles
"someone loves you honey" '81 (joe gibbs)

"telephone love" '89 (music works)

"more than i can say" '82 (joe gibbs)

"make it up to you" '84 (wks)

"selfish lover" '88 (music works)

"home is where the hurt is" '92 (tommy boy)

cds
Someone loves you honey '81 (joe gibbs)
Revealed '84 (ras records)
I believe in you '86 (music works)
Selfish lover '88 (music works)
Tropic of Love '92 (tommy boy)
To the max '94 (ras records)
Special request '95 (ras records)
Let love inside '96 (japan only - mercury)
Love for all seasons '96 (ariwa)

Reggae Country '02 (jetstar)


AGAIN I WOUKD LIKE TO SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JC AND THANKS TO HER HUBBY ERROL FOR THE INFO.

The LATE SANDRA "PUMA" JONES of Black Uhuru

Sandra "Puma" Jones was born in Columbia, South Carolina on October 5, 1953. She was a member of the Grammy Award-winning group, Black Uhuru. Puma, as she was affectionally known graduated from Columbia University with a Masters Degree, before becoming a social worker in New York City. She studied dance with the Chuck Davis troupe where she took particular interest in African dance.

Puma sang with Mama Africa and Ras Michael, and the Sons of Negus. She later joined Black Uhuru for the recording sessions of the 1979 album. Thereafter, Puma went on to sing on seven studio albums.

Upon the departure of Michael Rose in 1984, and with the new member Delroy "Junior" Reid, Puma was committed to, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

As the illness worsened she was forced to step down from the group and the album was completed with Olafunke as an uncredited backing vocalist. Puma Jones then returned to New York for treatment. After a long battle with breast cancer Puma died on 28 January 1990, aged 36. She was later buried near her family home in South Carolina.


Puma's work:

Backing Vocals-

Black Uhuru - Anthem [1983]
Ras Michael & Sons Of Negus - Movements [1978]
Ras Michael & Sons Of Negus - Revelation [1982]

Today, we all should take time out to remember our sister Sandra "Puma" Jones."

THE LATE DELROY WILSON WOULD HAVE BEEN 61 TODAY

I am on STUCK with the work of this artist that I do not feel that I have to write a darn thing. Just look at his work. It is artists like these who have paved the way and my heart is heavy to see that these artists never made the money like these today - who are making megga bucks and giving us shhhhhhhh.

Delroy Wilson was born in Jamaica.

(Highlights)
1970 First toured UK - recorded for Trojan while there
1972 Michael Manley's PNP chose his song "Better Must Come" as their campaign song
1976 Recorded cover of the Wailers - "I'm Still Waiting"
1994 Awarded Special Plaque by the Jamaican government - Prime Minister Patterson.

March 6, 1995 died at 46 at Kingston's UWI hospital with complications from cirrhosis of the liver.


RELEASES:
1966I Shall Not Remove
1969 Good All Over
196X Dancing Mood
1971 Better Must Come
1973 Captivity
1975 For I And I
1976 Sarge
1977 Last Thing On My Mind
Money
Mr. Cool Operator
1978 Lovers' Rock
1979 Who Done It
197X True Believer In Love
True Believer In Love [aka Dancing Mood]
Unedited
1980 Living In The Footsteps
Prophesy
1982 Go Away Dream
1983 Nice Times
1984 Reggae Classics
Worth Your Weight In Gold
1985 The Dean Of Reggae
1986 Looking For Love
198X Million Busters In Reggae
Super Mix Hit


COMPILATIONS/MIX CD'S/VARIOUS ARTISTS:

20 Golden Hits [1978]
22 Magnificent Hits [197X]
Best Of Delroy Wilson [1966-67]
Better Must Come [196X-7X]
Better Must Come .... One Day [1970-73]
Cool Operator [196X-9X]
Doing My Own Thing [1971-75]
Greatest Hits [1976]
Greatest Hits [1973]
Hit After Hit After Hit [1984]
Lovers Rock Vol 2 [Johnny Clarke & Delroy Wilson & Doreen Shaffer - 197X]
Masterpiece [197X-8X]
Once Upon A Time [197X]
Original Twelve [196X-7X]
Sings 26 Massive Hits From Studio One [197X]
Tune Into Reggae Music [197X-8X]

PRODUCTION:

Delroy Wilson - Lovers' Rock [1978]
Delroy Wilson - Once Upon A Time [197X]
Sir Coxsone Sound - King Of The Dub Rock [1975]


APPEARS ON:

17 Dub Shots From Studio 1
A Man And His Hits
A Place Called Africa
Andywork
Antheng
Barry Myers Presents Scratchy Sounds
Battle Axe
Battle Of The Giants
Best Of Vintage
Black & White Reggae Classics Vol 2
Blood & Fire
Blood And Fire
Bunny Striker Lee : The Cool Operator
Burning Up Vol 1
Cactus Classics
Cactus Classics Vol 2
Channel One Story
Channel One Story Chapter Two
Children Of Babylon
Creation Rockers
Darker Than Blue
DJ Andy Smith Presents Trojan Document
DJ Derek Presents... Sweet Memory Sounds
Even More Souled On Reggae
Forward Reggae Vol1
Full Up
Funny Feeling
Get Up Stand Up
Golden Rockers
Good Times Skank
Grooving at Studio 1
Gussie Presenting The Right Tracks
Heavy Stereo Inna Kingston Town
Heptones & Friends Vol 2
Here Comes That Feeling
History Of Trojan Records 1972-95
Hits Of The Past Vol1
Hits Oldies JA Style
Hold Me Strong
Holy Ground
In Memoriam
Jamaican Memories
Joe Gibbs Revive 45's Vol II
Jonny Greenwood Is The Controller
Just My Imagination
Just My Imagination Vol 2
King Jammy - A Man And His Music Vol 3
King Kong Compilation
King Tubby On The Mix Volume 1
Lee's Gold Vol 1
Leslie Kong's Connection vol 1
Leslie Kong's Connection vol 2
Let's Go To The Blues
Live At The Turntable Club, Kingston Jamaica
Lloyd Coxsone Presents 12 The Hard Way
Love Goes
Love Of The Common People
Love Yard Style
Lovers Rock Vol 1/2
Lovers Rock Vol 2
More Souled On Reggae
Motion Dub Special
Music Works Vol 1
Music Works vol 2
New & Old Sounds
Nice Up The Dance
Observation Station
Observe The Observer
Oldies But Goodies
Oldies Greatest Hits
Original Club Ska
Party Time At Studio 1
Presenting Jamaica All Stars Vol 1
Rebel Music Vol 2
Reggae Classics - Serious Selections Vol 1
Reggae Classics Vol 1
Reggae In The Grass
Reggae Party
Repatriation
Respect To Studio 1
Return To Orange Street
Rocksteady Fever
Roots Rock Reggae Vol 2
Rough And Tough
Rougher Than Rough
Scratchy Sounds
Shades Of Hudson
Simply Reggae
Sir Coxsone & Duke Reid In Concert At Forresters Hall
Ska Authentic Vol 2
Sly & Robbie + The Taxi Gang v Purpleman & Friends
Solid Gold
Sound System Rockers
Sounds Of Young Jamaica
Star Artist
Straighten Up Vol 4
Strong Like Sampson
Studio 1 Showcase vol 3
Studio One Funk
Studio One Kings
Studio One Lovers
Studio One Ska
Studio One Story
The Best In The Business
The Best Of Studio One Collection
The Best Of Sunshot
The Bunny Striker Lee Story
The Heptones & Friends vol 1&2
The Hudson Affair
The Mighty Striker Shoots At Hits
The Music Got Mo 'Soul
The Music Got Soul
The Park Is Mine
The Sound Of Channel One : King Tubby Connection
The Trojan Story Vol 1&2
Third World Disco Vol 3
This Is Reggae Music
Tighten Up
Tighten Up Vol 5
Top 20 Hits
Touch Me In The Morning
Tougher Than Tough
Touting I Self
Trojan 'Tighten Up' Box Set
Trojan 12" Box Set
Trojan Bob Marley Covers Box Set
Trojan Eighties Box Set
Trojan Jamaican Hits Box Set
Trojan Jamaican Superstars Box Set
Trojan Legends Box Set
Trojan Lovers Box Set
Trojan Motor City Box Set
Trojan Rare Groove Box Set
Trojan Reggae Brothers Box Set
Trojan Reggae Country Box Set
Trojan Reggae Party
Trojan Rocksteady Box Set
Trojan Roots Box Set
Trojan Selecta Vol 1
Trojan Selecta Vol 5
Trojan Sixties Box Set
Trojan Suedehead Reggae Box Set
Trojan Tribute To Bob Marley Box Set
Truth And Rights Observer Style
U Brown Hit Sounds From Channel One
Unity Is Strength Vol 2
Uptown Top Ranking
Version Galore Vol 2
With A Flick Of My Musical Wrist
Your Jamaican Girl

As a musician
VOCALS:
Delroy Wilson - 22 Magnificent Hits [197X]
Delroy Wilson - Better Must Come [196X-7X]
Delroy Wilson - Better Must Come [1971]
Delroy Wilson - Captivity [1973]
Delroy Wilson - For I And I [1975]
Delroy Wilson - Greatest Hits [1973]
Delroy Wilson - Hit After Hit After Hit [1984]
Delroy Wilson - Last Thing On My Mind [1977]
Delroy Wilson - Living In The Footsteps [1980]
Delroy Wilson - Looking For Love [1986]
Delroy Wilson - Lovers' Rock [1978]
Delroy Wilson - Million Busters In Reggae [198X]
Delroy Wilson - Money [1977]
Delroy Wilson - Mr. Cool Operator [1977]
Delroy Wilson - Nice Times [1983]
Delroy Wilson - Original Twelve [196X-7X]
Delroy Wilson - Prophesy [1980]
Delroy Wilson - Reggae Classics [1984]
Delroy Wilson - Sarge [1976]
Delroy Wilson - Super Mix Hits [198X]
Delroy Wilson - The Dean Of Reggae [1985]
Delroy Wilson - True Believer In Love [197X]
Delroy Wilson - True Believer In Love [197X]
Delroy Wilson - Who Done It [1979]
Delroy Wilson - Worth Your Weight In Gold [1984]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YAMI BOLO

Rolando Ephraim McLean, aka Yami Bolo was born on October 1, 1970 in Jamaica. Yami was introdced to music through the church he attended with his grandmother. After seeing the love that Yami had for music his grandmother bought him an accordion and trombone to follow his dream.

In the 80's, Yami joined with Sugar Minott's Youth Promotion Crew. It was here he got his first taste of the reggae music industry and performing live. Yami's first performance took place at the St. Andrew Technical High School. He performed two songs, "When A Man's In Love" and Take It Easy." ("Take It Easy" was sampled by KRS-ONE)

Yami has toured worldwide and worked with many the best producers in the business (Clive Hunt, Augustus Pablo, Coxson Dodd, Winston Riley, Lee Perry and Sly and Robbie). He has also worked alongside many well known reggae and hip hop artists (Sugar Minott, Damian Marley, The Marleys, Capleton and Wyclef Jean). Last, but not least, it should be noted that Yami's work graced the 2001 Grammy Award Winning Album, Halfway Tree by Damian Marley.

This artist/musician is a strong believer in his faith and has conducted Rastafari cultural studies at world renowned universities, like SUNY in New York State and M.I.T in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In addition, Yami Bolo has supported the city of New Orleans and its surrounding areas by volunteering his musical talent at live performances in Louisiana in the Summer of 2009.

At present, Yami lives in New York and is currently working on a new album which will be released on his independent label early next year.


Discography
Albums
• Jah Made Them All (Rockers, 1990)
• He Who Knows It Feels It (Heartbeat, 1991)
• Up Life Street (Heartbeat, 1992)
• Jah Love (VP, 1993)
• Fighting for Peace (RAS, 1994)
• Wonders And Sign (Super Power, 1997)
• Wisdom Cry (IMAJ, 1998)
• No Surrender (Jet Star Records, 1998)
• Freedom And Liberation (Tabou 1, 1999)
• Healing Of All Nations (Roots Foundation, 2001)
• Jah Chemistry of Loned (Yamibolo Rec 2010) COMING SOON


EP's
• Blood Diamonds Dub Set (Gold Moor Sound, 2008)

Singles
• Blood Diamonds (Gold Moor Sound, 2008)




Appears on
• Champion Sound
• Current Artists At Studio 1 Vol 1
• Hidden Treasures
• Skengdon All Stars
• Stalag 17,18 & 19
• Tree Of Satta Vol 1
• Trojan Reggae For Kids Box Set
• Masquerade - Wyclef Jean
• Preacher's Son - Wyclef Jean
• Live With Ziggy
• Love Is Dangerous (Sony/Japan)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YAMI BOLO

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BRIGADIRE JERRY

Brigadier Jerry (born Robert Russell, 28 September 28 1957, in the Papine area of the eastern side of KIngston, Jamaica. Brigadier was first known as a stand up comedian then switched to deejaying for local soundsytems. One of the first sounds that he was linked to was King Stur-Gav Hi-Fi sound system. Brigadier has always given much credit and thanks to his style to his predecessors U-Roy, Prince Jazzbo, Big Youth and Dennis Alcapone.

In 1978, he appeared on Jah Love Muzik sound system. On this set Brigadier was known to spread the message of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. In 1980, Brigadier's style of deejaying set him apart of the others and he became one of the most popular deejays on the island of Jamaica. With respect to his style, Brigadier has always given much credit and thanks to his predecessors U-Roy, Prince Jazzbo, Big Youth and Dennis Alcapone. In that same year Briggy teamed up with Studio One. In 1982, he recorded on the Jwyanz label the songs "Pain" on the Answer riddim and "Gwan a School" which were hits in Jamaica. The following year (1983), he recorded his first album Live at the Controls and in 1985 his second album Jamaica Jamaica. (See his other work at the end)

Briggy's career has taken him all over the world. Presently, he lives in the United States with his wife and children. He is still recording, traveling, performing and can still be heard chanting and preaching against slackness that is been sung in today's dancehall music.


Briggy's work:

• Live at the Controls (1983), Dance Hall
• Jamaica Jamaica (1985), RAS
• On the Road (1986), RAS
• Hail Him (1992), Tappa
Compilations
• Freedom Street (1995), VP

Appears on
• 129 Beat Street Ja-Man Special
• Wild Goose Race
• A Dee-Jay Explosion
• This One's Dedicated To You
• Ghetto Stylee
• Going Down To Texas
• Champion D.Js From Studio 1
• Every Man A Mi Brethren
• Dancehall
• Fred Locks A Dreadlocks
• Rub-A-Dub Soldiers
• Roots Man Skank
• Fight For Your Rights
• Stalag 17,18 & 19
• What Kind Of World
• Studio One DJ's
• Every Man A Me Brethren
• Studio One Dj's Vol 2
• Ram Dance Master
• Trojan Eighties Box Set
• Jamaica Jamaica
• Trojan Ras Reggae Box Set
• Armagiddeon Style
• Trojan Reggae For Kids Box Set
• Smart, Smart, Smart
As a musician
Vocals
• Brigadier Jerry - Jamaica Jamaica [1982]

It is with great honor and pleasure, I take this time to wish BRIGGY a HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ROBERT "ROBBIE" SHAKESPEAR

Robert "Robbie" Shakespear was born on Sept 27, 1953 in Kingston Jamaica. He first started playing in a band as a bassist for The Hippy Boys.

In 1972, he met Sly who was playing in a band. Their friendship continued when he recommended Sly as a drummer for a one of producer Bunny Lee's recording sessions. After that session they decided to form a duo and continue working together. Thereafter, they both worked for the late Peter Tosh on his Legalize It album. They continued working with Tosh from 1976 to 1979 recording Equal Rights, Bush Doctor, Mystic Man and Wanted.

When they left Tosh they opened their own production company Taxi Productions and formed a studio band, The Taxi All Stars. Their first production became a number one hit in Jamaica "Soon Forward" by Gregory Isaccs.

Robbie and his partner Sly, are known as the longest production team and are considered as one of the world's premier rhythm section (musicians in a popular music musical band or musical ensemble who establish the rhythmic pulse of a song or musical piece, and who lay down the chordal structure). They are also considered the originators of the "Rockers" rhythm.

Here is a list of some of the artists they have worked with Black Uhuru, Chaka Demus & Pliers,
Ini Kamoze, Beenie Man, The Aggrovators, Grace Jones, U Roy, The Mighty Diamonds, The Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker, Herbie Hancock, Maxie Priest, Cindy Lauper, Carly Simon, KRS One, Queen Latifah, and Bob Dylan

Their WORK: (Notice I have used caps for WORK)

• Augustus Pablo - Rockers Meets King Tubby In A Fire House [1980]
• Augustus Pablo - The Definitive Augustus Pablo Box Set [197X-8X]
• Augustus Pablo & Various Artists - Augustus Pablo Presents DJs From 70s to 80s [197X-8X]
• Baba Dread - Earthman Connection [1978-79]
• Barbara Jones - Don't Stop Loving Me [1979]
• Barrington Levy - Money Move [1984]
• Barry Biggs - So In Love [198X]
• Barry Brown - Far East [1982]
• Barry Brown - Love & Protection [197X-8X]
• Barry Brown - Showcase [1980]
• Barry Brown - Step It Up Youthman [1978]
• Bebo - In A Dub Style [1985]
• Beres Hammond - Beres Hammond [1985]
• Big Joe - African Princess [1978]
• Black Sounds Uhro - Love Crisis [1977]
• Black Uhuru - Guess Who's Coming To Dinner [1981]
• Black Uhuru - Red [1981]
• Black Uhuru - Sinsemilla [1980]
• Bob Andy - Friends [1983]
• Bob Andy - Lots Of Love & I [1977]
• Bunny Wailer - Black Heart Man [1976]
• Bunny Wailer - Crucial Roots Classics [1978-82]
• Bunny Wailer - In I Father's House [1979]
• Bunny Wailer - Live ! [1983]
• Bunny Wailer - Marketplace [1985]
• Bunny Wailer - Protest [1977]
• Bunny Wailer - Rock'n'Groove [1981]
• Bunny Wailer - Roots Radics Rockers Reggae [1983]
• Bunny Wailer - Sings The Wailers [1981]
• Bunny Wailer - Struggle [1978]
• Bunny Wailer - Tribute [1981]
• Burning Spear - Dry And Heavy [1977]
• Burning Spear - Garvey's Ghost [1976]
• Burning Spear - Marcus Children [1978]
• Burning Spear - Marcus Garvey [1975]
• Carl Campbell - Zion Dub [197X]
• Carlton Livingston - The Best Of [197X]
• Carlton Livingston - Trodding Through The Jungle [1983]
• Charlie Chaplin - 20 Super Hits [1984]
• Charlie Chaplin - Fire Burn Them Below [1984]
• Charlie Chaplin - Que Dem [1985]
• Charlie Chaplin - Quenchie [198X]
• Clint Eastwood - African Youth [1978]
• Clint Eastwood - Death In The Arena [1978]
• Clint Eastwood - Jah Lights Shining [1979]
• Clint Eastwood & General Saint - Two Bad D.J. [1981]
• Colour Man - Cool Profile [198X]
• Cornell Campbell - Boxing [1982]
• Cornell Campbell - Dance In A Greenwich Farm [1975]
• Cornell Campbell - Fight Against Corruption [1983]
• Cornell Campbell - Follow Instructions [1983]
• Cornell Campbell - My Destination [197X]
• Cornell Campbell - Stalowatt [1976]
• Cornell Campbell Meets Gaylads With Sly And Robbie - Cornell Campbell Meets The Gaylads [1984]
• Culture - Cumbolo [1979]
• Culture - Harder Than The Rest [1978]
• Culture - Trod On [197X]
• DEB Music Players - Umoja [1978]
• Dave & Ansel Collins - Double Barrel [1971]
• David Isaacs - Love & Devotion [198X]
• David Jahson - Natty Chase The Barber [1978]
• Deadly Headly Bennett & Ossie Scott - Deadly Headly Bennett Meets The Magnificent Ossie Scott [197X]
• Dean Fraser - Black Horn Man [1978]
• Dean Frazer - Pure Horn [1979]
• Delroy Melody - Dread Must Be Fed [197X]
• Delroy Williams - I Stand Black [1982]
• Delroy Wilson - For I And I [1975]
• Delroy Wilson - Hit After Hit After Hit [1984]
• Delroy Wilson - Money [1977]
• Delroy Wilson - Nice Times [1983]
• Delroy Wilson - The Dean Of Reggae [1985]
• Delroy Wilson - True Believer In Love [197X]
• Delroy Wilson - True Believer In Love [197X]
• Delroy Wilson - Worth Your Weight In Gold [1984]
• Dennis Brown - Brown Sugar [1986]
• Dennis Brown - Love's Gotta Hold On Me [1984]
• Dennis Brown - Satisfaction Feeling [1983]
• Dennis Brown - Spellbound [1980]
• Dennis Brown - The Best Of Dennis Brown Part 2 [197X]
• Dennis Brown - Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow [1982]
• Dennis Brown & Gregory Isaacs - Judge Not [1984]
• Dennis Brown Presents Prince Jammy - Umoja - 20th Century DEBwise [1978]
• Derrick Harriott - Born To Love You [1979]
• Derrick Harriott & Revolutionaries - Reggae Chart Busters Seventies Style [1977]
• Derrick Lara - Right On Time [1982]
• Derrick Morgan - The Conquerer [1985]
• Derrick Morgan Featuring Hortense Ellis - Feel So Good [1975]
• Desi Roots - Doing It Right [1980]
• Diana King - Spanish Town Blues (2008)
• Diana King -Bounce (2008)
• Dillinger - Cornbread [1978]
• Dillinger - Cup Of Tea [1980]
• Dillinger - Marijuana In My Brain [1979]
• Don Carlos - Harvest Time [1982]
• Don Carlos - Inna Dub Style [1979-80]
• Don Carlos - Laser Beam [198X]
• Don Carlos - Spread Out [1983]
• Don Carlos & Gold - Raving Tonight [1983]
• Earl Chinna Smith - Sticky Fingers [1977]
• Earl Sixteen - Reggae Sound [1981]
• Earl Sixteen - Shining Star [1983]
• Earl Sixteen - Songs For A Reason [1983]
• Early B - Send In The Patient [1982-85]
• Early B & Malibu - My Friends Circle Jamaica [198X]
• Earth & Stone - Kool Roots [1976-78]
• Echo Minott & Frankie Paul - Echo Minott Meets Frankie Paul [1986]
• Echo Minott Along With Sly & Robbie - Showcase [1984]
• Ethiopian - Open The Gate Of Zion [1978]
• Fatman Riddim Section - Bald Head Justice [1978]
• Fatman Riddim Section - Fatman Reddim Section Meets Downtown Horns At Channel One [1979]
• Frankie Jones - Old Fire Stick [1986]
• Frankie Paul - 20 Massive Hits [198X]
• Frankie Paul - Alesha [1986]
• Frankie Paul - Strange Feeling [1983]
• Frankie Paul - Tidal Wave [1985]
• Freddie McKay - Harsh Words [1982]
• Freddie McKay - I'm A Free Man [198X]
• Freddie McKay - The Best Of Freddy McKay [1977]
• George Allison - Exclusive [198X]
• Glen Brown & King Tubby - Termination Dub [1973-79]
• Glen Da-Casta - Mind Blowing Melody [1979]
• Gregory Isaacs - All I Have Is Love, Love, Love [1986]
• Gregory Isaacs - Cool Ruler [1978]
• Gregory Isaacs - Private Beach Party [1985]
• Gregory Isaacs - The Lonely Lover [1980]
• Half Pint - 20 Super Hits [198X]
• Harry Mudie & King Tubby - Harry Mudie Meet King Tubby's In Dub Conference Vol 3 [1978]
• Heptones - Back On Top [1983]
• Heptones - Changing Times [1986]
• Heptones - On The Run [1982]
• Horace Andy - Pure Ranking [1979]
• Horace Martin - Watermelon Man [1985]
• Hugh Mundell - Africa Must Be Free By 1983 [1978]
• Hugh Mundell Featuring Lacksley Castell - Jah Fire [1980]
• I Roy - Can't Conquer Rasta [1977]
• I Roy - Cancer [1979]
• I Roy - Heart Of A Lion [1977]
• I Roy - The Classic I Roy [1986]
• I Roy - Truths And Rights [1975]
• Ijahman - Africa [1984]
• Ijahman & Madge - I Do [1986]
• Ini Kamoze - Ini Kamoze [1984]
• Ini Kamoze - Statement [1984]
• Inner Circle - Reggae Thing [1976]
• Inturns - Consider Yourself [1978]
• Israel Vibration - The Same Song [1978]
• Itals - Brutal Out Deh [1981]
• Ja-Man All Stars - In The Dub Zone [1976-79]
• Jackie Edwards - 20 Greatest Hits [1975-77]
• Jackie Edwards - Come To Me Softly [1979]
• Jackie Edwards - Tell Me Darling [197X]
• Jackie Edwards - The Original "Mr. Cool Ruler" [1983]
• Jackie Mittoo - In Cold Blood [1977]
• Jackie Mittoo - Show Case Volume 3 [1977]
• Jackie Mittoo - The Keyboard King [1977]
• Jacob Miller - Greatest Hits [197X]
• Jacob Miller - Jacob 'Killer' Miller [1977]
• Jacob Miller - Who Say Jah No Dread [1974-75]
• Jacob Miller Meets Fatman Riddim Section - Jacob Miller Meets The Fatman Riddim Section [1978-79]
• Jah Batta - Argument [1983]
• Jah Frankie Jones - Satta An Praise Jah [1977]
• Jah Lloyd - Black Moses [1979]
• Jah Ruby - Dread Affairs [1977]
• Jah Stitch - No Dread Can't Dead [1976]
• Jah Stitch - Original Ragga Muffin [1975-77]
• Jah Woosh & Sis Bee - Rebellion [1981]
• Jimmy London - Hold On [1977]
• Jimmy London - It Ain't Easy Living In The Ghetto [1980]
• Jimmy London - The Jimmy London Collection [197X]
• Jimmy Riley - Put The People First [1982]
• Jimmy Riley - Rydim Driven [1981]
• Joe Gibbs - African Dub All-Mighty [1975]
• Joe Gibbs - African Dub All-Mighty Chapter 3 [1978]
• Joe Gibbs & Professionals - African Dub Chapter 4 [1979]
• Joe Gibbs & Professionals Featuring Errol Thompson - No Bones For The Dogs [1974-79]
• John Holt - A1 Disco Showcase [1980]
• John Holt - Super Star [1978]
• John Holt - Treasure Of Love [1977]
• Johnny Clarke - Dread Natty Congo [1977]
• Johnny Clarke - King In The Arena [1978]
• Johnny Clarke - Moving Out [1975]
• Johnny Clarke - Originally Mr Clarke [1980]
• Johnny Clarke - Put It On [1975]
• Johnny Clarke - Rockers Time Now [1976]
• Johnny Clarke - Sings In Fine Style [1975]
• Johnny Clarke - Superstar Roots Disco Dub [1977]
• Johnny Osbourne - Folly Ranking [1980]
• Johnny Osbourne - Rock Me Rock Me [1985]
• Johnny Osbourne - Warrior [1981]
• Johnny Osbourne - Water Pumping [1983]
• Junior Delgado - Bush Master Revolution [1982]
• Junior Delgado - More She Love It [1981]
• Junior Delgado - Taste Of The Young Heart [1979]
• Junior English - Naturally High [1978]
• Junior Reid & Don Carlos - Firehouse Clash [1986]
• Justin Hinds & Dominoes - Jezebel [1976]
• Keith Hudson - Nuh Skin Up Dub [1979]
• Keith Hudson - Torch Of Freedom [1975]
• Keith Poppin - Envious [1975]
• Keith Poppin - Pop Inn [1977]
• Ken Boothe - Showcase [1978]
• Ken Boothe - Who Gets Your Love [1979]
• Ken Boothe & Tyrone Taylor - Two Of A Kind [1987]
• Kiddus I - Graduation In Zion [1978-80]
• King Sounds - Come Zion Side Happiness [1979]
• King Tubby - African Love Dub [1974-79]
• King Tubby - Dub From The Roots [1974]
• King Tubby - Dub Like Dirt [1975-77]
• King Tubby - Dub Mix Up [1975-79]
• King Tubby - King Tubby's Lost Treasures [1976]
• King Tubby - Majestic Dub [197X]
• King Tubby - The Roots Of Dub [1975]
• King Tubby & Aggrovators - Shalom Dub [1975]
• King Tubby & Errol Thompson - The Black Foundation In Dub [197X]
• King Tubby & Friends - Rod Of Correction Showcase [197X]
• King Tubby & Prince Jammy - Dub Gone 2 Crazy [1975-79]
• King Tubby & Yabby You - Time To Remember [1982]
• Knowledge - Rasta Don't Take Bribe [1978X]
• Knowledge - Straight Outta Trenchtown [1975-80]
• Knowledge - Words Sounds And Power [1978]
• Lambert Douglas - Living Man [1977]
• Larry Marshall & King Tubby - I Admire You In Dub [1975]
• Leroy Brown - Face To Face [198X]
• Leroy Sibbles - On Top [1982]
• Leroy Smart - Ballistic Affair [1977]
• Leroy Smart - Bank Account [1985]
• Leroy Smart - Dread Hot In Africa [1977]
• Leroy Smart - Exclusive [1984]
• Leroy Smart - Leroy Smart & Friends [1976-78]
• Leroy Smart - Reggae Showcase Vol 1 [197X]
• Leroy Smart - She Just A Draw Card [1982]
• Leroy Smart - Showcase Rub A Dub [1979]
• Leroy Smart - Style And Fashion [1983]
• Leroy Smart - Superstar [1977]
• Leroy Smart - The Best Of Leroy Smart [197X]
• Linval Thompson - Cool Down [1974-76]
• Linval Thompson - Ease Up [1983]
• Linval Thompson - I Love Marijuana [1978]
• Linval Thompson - Love Is The Question [1978]
• Linval Thompson - Negrea Love Dub [1978]
• Linval Thompson - Rocking Vibration [1978]
• Linval Thompson - Six Babylon [1979]
• Linval Thompson & Friends - Whip Them King Tubby [197X]
• Linval Thompson & Wayne Jarrett & Ranking Trevor - Train To Zion Dub [1981]
• Little John - River To The Bank [1985]
• Little John - The Best Of [1985]
• Little John - True Confession [1984]
• Little John - Worries & Trouble [1985]
• Lone Ranger - Barnabas In Collins Wood [1979]
• Lone Ranger - M 16 [1982]
• Lord Tanamo - Calypso Reggae [1979]
• Massive Dread - Massive Dread [1979]
• Massive Dread - Strictly ... Bubbling [1982]
• Matumbi - Testify [1982]
• Max Romeo - Crazy World Of Dub [197X]
• Max Romeo - Holding Out My Love To You [1981]
• Maytones - Funny Man [1973-76]
• Maytones - One Way [1979]
• Maytones - Only Your Picture [197X]
• Meditations - Greatest Hits [197X]
• Meditations - Guidance [1978]
• Michael Palmer - Ghetto Living [1985]
• Michael Palmer - Lick Shot [1982]
• Michael Palmer - Pull It Up Now [1985]
• Michael Palmer - Sweet Daddy [1985]
• Michael Prophet - Blood Stain [1984]
• Michael Prophet - Settle Yu Fe Settle [1987]
• Mighty Diamonds - Backstage [1983]
• Mighty Diamonds - Changes [1981]
• Mighty Diamonds - Heads Of Government [198X]
• Mighty Diamonds - Kouchie Vibes [1978-84]
• Mighty Diamonds - Leaders Of Black Country [1983]
• Mighty Diamonds - Reggae Street [1981]
• Mighty Diamonds - Right Time [1976]
• Mighty Diamonds - Stand Up To Your Judgment [1978]
• Mighty Diamonds - Tell Me What's Wrong [1978]
• Mike Brooks - Rum Drinker [197X]
• Mikey Dread - African Anthem [1979]
• Mikey Dread - Evolutionary Rockers [1979]
• Mikey Ras Starr - Fire & Rain [1975-84]
• Morwells - Cool Runnings [1979]
• Morwells - Crab Race [1977]
• Morwells - Kingston 12 Toughie [1980]
• Natural Vibes - Life Hard A Yard [1982]
• Nicodemus Junior - Snakes And Ladders [1983]
• Noel Phillips - Youth Man Vibrations [1981]
• Norris Reid - Roots And Vine [1988]
• Nuroy & Uroy - The Originator [1976]
• Osbert Maddo - You Wanna Turn Me On [1982]
• Owen Gray - Forward On The Scene [1975]
• Owen Gray - Watch This Sound [198X]
• Paragons - Now [1982]
• Paragons - Return [198X]
• Paragons - Silver Jubilee [197X]
• Paragons - Sly & Robbie Meet The Paragons [1981]
• Paragons - The Legendary Paragons [197X-8X]
• Pat Kelly - Classics [1968-78]
• Pat Kelly - Give Love A Try [1978]
• Pat Kelly - Lonely Man [1978]
• Pat Kelly - Talk About Love [1978]
• Peter Metro - No Problem [1985]
• Peter Metro & Friends - Dedicated To You [1984]
• Peter Tosh - Bush Doctor [1978]
• Peter Tosh - Equal Rights [1977]
• Peter Tosh - Legalize It [1976]
• Peter Tosh - Mama Africa [1983]
• Peter Tosh - Mystic Man [1979]
• Peter Tosh - Talking Revolution [1978]
• Peter Tosh - Wanted Dread & Alive [1981]
• Prince Alla - Heaven Is My Roof [1979]
• Prince Alla - King Of The Road [1982]
• Prince Alla - Only Love Can Conquer [1976-79]
• Prince Alla - The Best Of Prince Alla [1980]
• Prince Alla & Junior Ross - I Can Hear The Children Singing [1976-79]
• Prince Far I - Cry Tuff Dub Encounter II [1979]
• Prince Far I - Health & Strength [1978-79]
• Prince Far I - Long Life [1978]
• Prince Far I & Trinity - DJ Originators Head To Head Vol 2 [197X-8X]
• Prince Hammer - World War Dub Part 1 [1979]
• Prince Jammy - Dub War Vol. 1 [1985]
• Prince Jammy - Kamikazi Dub [1979]
• Prince Jammy - Osbourne In Dub [1983]
• Prince Jammy - Strictly Dub [1981]
• Prince Junior - On Top [1980]
• Ranking Barnabas - The Cold Crusher [197X]
• Ranking Dellinger - Superstar [1977]
• Ranking Dread - Lots Of Loving [1980]
• Ranking Dread - Ranking Dread In Dub [1982]
• Ranking Joe - Weakheart Fadeaway [1978]
• Ranking Superstar - Repatriation Time [1980]
• Ranking Trevor - In Fine Style [1978]
• Ranking Trevor - Presenting Ranking Trevor [1981]
• Ranking Trevor & Trinity - Three Piece Chicken & Chips [1978]
• Ras Karbi - The Seven Seals [1984]
• Ras Michael & Sons Of Negus - Kibir-Am-Lak [1977]
• Ras Michael & Sons Of Negus - Rastafari [1975]
• Ras Michael & Sons Of Negus - Revelation [1982]
• Ras Midas - Stand Up Wise Up [1984]
• Revolutionaires - Dial M For Murder In Dub Style [1980]
• Revolutionaries - Jonkanoo Dub [1978]
• Revolutionaries - Reaction In Dub [1978]
• Revolutionaries - Revival [1973-76]
• Revolutionaries - Revolutionaries Sounds Vol 2 [1976]
• Revolutionaries - The Revolutionaries [1976]
• Revolutionaries - Top Ranking Dub [1978]
• Ricky Grant - Poverty People [1979]
• Rico Rodriguez - That Man Is Forward [1981]
• Ring Craft Posse - St. Catherine In Dub [1972-84]
• Rita Marley - Who Feels It Knows It [1980]
• Robert French - Mr French Showcase [198X]
• Robert French - Showcase In A Dancehall Style For All The Roots [198X]
• Ronnie Davis - Crucial [197X]
• Royals - Dubbing With The Royals [197X]
• Royals - Moving On [1981]
• Royals - Pick Up The Pieces [1977]
• Royals - Ten Years After [1978]
• Ruddy Thomas - First Time Around [1981]
• Ruddy Thomas - Reggae By Ruddy Thomas [1983]
• Sammy Dread - Early Days [198X]
• Scientist - Crucial Cuts Vol 2 [1984]
• Scientist - Dub War [1981]
• Scientist - Scientific Dub [1978-80]
• Scientist - The Best Dub Album In The World [1980]
• Scientist vs Professor - Dub Duel At King Tubby's [1983]
• Serge Gainsbourg - Aux Armes Et Caetera [1979]
• Sister Candy & Purpleman - Laserbeam [1983]
• Skatalites With Sly & Robbie & Taxi Gang - The Skatalites With Sly And Robbie And The Taxi Gang [197X]
• Slickers - Breakthrough [1979]
• Slim Smith - The Very Best Of [196X-7X]
• Sly Dunbar & Robbie Shakespeare & Various Artists - Unmetered Taxi [198X]
• Sly & Revolutionaries - Don't Underestimate The Force, The Force Is Within You [1977]
• Sly & Revolutionaries - Go Deh Wid Riddim [1977]
• Sly & Robbie - Disco Dub [1979]
• Sly & Robbie - Dub Rockers Delight [1982]
• Sly & Robbie - Gamblers Choice [198X]
• Sly & Robbie - Hot Dub [1984]
• Sly & Robbie - Language Barrier [1985]
• Sly & Robbie - Presents The Sixties, Seventies, Eighties Vol. II [198X]
• Sly & Robbie - Riddim [1978-85]
• Sly & Robbie - Syncopation [1982]
• Sly & Robbie - The Sixties + Seventies + Eighties = Taxi [1981]
• Sly & Robbie - This Is Crucial Reggae [197X]
• Sly & Robbie Meet King Tubby - Reggae Rasta Dub [1974-77]
• Sly & Robbie Meet King Tubby - Sly & Robbie Meet King Tubby [197X]
• Sly & Robbie Presents Paragons - Memories By The Score [197X]
• Sly , Robbie & Revolutionaries - Hardcore Dub [197X]
• Sly And The Revolutionaries With Jah Thomas - Black Ash Dub [1980]
• Soferno B - Soferno B In Dub 1980 Style [1979]
• Sons Of Negus - Rastafari In Dub [1978]
• Stanley Beckford - Gypsy Woman [1979]
• Stanley Beckford & Turbines - Africa [1971-73]
• Sugar Minott - A True [1985]
• Sugar Minott - Bitter Sweet [1979]
• Sugar Minott - Channel 1 Collection [198X]
• Sugar Minott - Rydim [1985]
• Sugar Minott - Sufferer's Choice [1983]
• Sugar Minott - Time Longer Than Rope [1985]
• Sugar Minott & Leroy Smart - Rockers Awards Winners [1984]
• Superstar Yellowman Has Arrived With Toyan - Superstar Yellowman Has Arrived With Toyan [1982]
• Sylford Walker - Nutin Na Gwan [1975-79]
• Tappa Zukie - Deep Roots [197X-8X]
• Tappa Zukie - Escape From Hell [1977]
• Tappa Zukie - Living In The Ghetto [1976-78]
• Tappa Zukie - Raggy Joey Boy [1982]
• Tappa Zukie - Tapper Zukie In Dub [1976]
• Tapper Zukie - Blackman [1978]
• Techniques - I'll Never Fall In Love [1983]
• Techniques - Techniques In Dub [197X]
• Tenor Saw - Fever [1985]
• Tetrack - Let's Get Started [1980]
• Tetrack - Trouble [1983]
• The Agrovators - Jammies In Lion Dub Style [1978]
• The Rolands - Johnny Dollar [1982]
• The Yabby You Vibration - Deliver Me From My Enemies [1977]
• Tommy McCook - Blazing Horns - Tenor In Roots [1976-78]
• Tommy McCook & Aggravators - Brass Rockers [1975]
• Tommy McCook & Aggrovators - Cookin [1975]
• Tommy McCook & Aggrovators - Disco Rockers [1977]
• Tommy McCook & Bobby Ellis - Blazing Horns [1977]
• Tony Tuff - From Tony Tuff To Lovers Everywhere [198X]
• Tony Tuff - Hustling [1981]
• Toyan - Toyan [1982]
• Travellers - Black Black Minds [1977]
• Trevor Hartley - Innocent Lover [1979]
• Trinity - African Revolution [1979]
• Trinity - Around The World [198X]
• Trinity - Full House [1981]
• Trinity - Three Piece Suit [1977]
• Triston Palmer & Toyan - Nice Time [1982]
• Tyrone Evans - Don Evans [1983]
• U Black - Westbound Thing A Swing [1977]
• U Brown - Jam It Tonight [1983]
• U Brown - Repatriation [1979]
• U Roy - Jah Son Of Africa [1978]
• U Roy - Line Up And Come [1987]
• U Roy - Rasta Ambassador [1977]
• Various Artists - Aquarius Rock [197X]
• Various Artists - Baffling Smoke Signal [1976-78]
• Various Artists - Black & White Reggae Classics Vol 1 [198X]
• Various Artists - Black Echoes [1977]
• Various Artists - Clocktower Presents Conquerors In Dub [197X]
• Various Artists - Dynamite Series #3 [198X]
• Various Artists - Every Mouth Must Be Fed [1973-76]
• Various Artists - Jah Son Invasion [1982]
• Various Artists - Joe Gibbs Original DJ Classics Vol 3 [197X-8X]
• Various Artists - King Jammy In Roots [197X-8X]
• Various Artists - King Of Dub [1977-79]
• Various Artists - Life Goes In Circles [1974-79]
• Various Artists - Reggae Hits Of The 80's [1982]
• Various Artists - Revive Reggae Classics [198X]
• Various Artists - Rockers All-Star Explosion [197X]
• Various Artists - Roots Of Dance Hall [197X]
• Various Artists - Sly & Robbie's Taxi Sound [198X]
• Various Artists - Sound System Rockers [1969-75]
• Various Artists - Sufferation [197X]
• Various Artists - Sunsplash Showcase [1981]
• Various Artists - Top Ranking D.J. Session Volume II [1980]
• Various Artists - Treasure Isle In Dub [1970-78]
• Various Artists - Two Time Girl [1984]
• Voice Of Progress - Mini Bus Driver [1982]
• Wailing Souls - On The Rocks [1983]
• Wailing Souls - Wailing Souls At Channel One [197X]
• Wayne Wade - Dancing Time [1978]
• Welton Irie - Army Life [1982]
• Winston Hussey - Yuh Face Look Good [198X]
• Winston Jarrett & Righteous Flames - Man Of The Ghetto [1977]
• Winston Jarrett & Righteous Flames - Ranking Ghetto Style [1980]
• Winston Wright - Melody Of Love [1977]
• Yabby U - Jah Jah Way [1980]
• Yabby U & Michael Prophet & Wayne Wade - Prophecy [1982]
• Yabby U Meets Sly & Robbie Along With Tommy McCook - Yabby You Meets Sly & Robie Along With Tommy McCook [198X]
• Yabby You - Beware [1978]
• Yabby You - Chant Down Babylon Kingdom [1976]
• Yabby You & King Tubby - King Tubby's Prophesy Of Dub [1976]
• Yabby You & Various Artists - Jesus Dread [1972-77]
• Yellowman - Galong, Galong, Galong [1985]
• Yellowman - Girls Them Pet [1986]
• Yellowman - Them A Mad Over Me [1982]
• Yellowman - Walking Jewellery Store [1985]
• Yellowman & Charlie Chaplin - Yellow Man Meets Charlie Chaplin [198X]
Guitar
• Culture - Two Sevens Clash [1977]
• Dennis Brown - Visions Of Dennis Brown [1978]
• Jimmy Riley - Rydim Driven [1981]
• Royals - Ten Years After [1978]
• Sly Dunbar & Robbie Shakespeare & Various Artists - Unmetered Taxi [198X]
• Sly & Robbie - Presents The Sixties, Seventies, Eighties Vol. II [198X]
• Various Artists - United Dreadlocks Vol 1 [1977]
• Various Artists - United Dreadlocks Vol 2 [1980]
• Yellowman - Girls Them Pet [1986]
Bass Drum
• Sir Coxsone Sound - King Of The Dub Rock Part 2 [1982]
• Uniques - Showcase [1978]
Rhythm Guitar
• Barry Brown - Far East [1982]
• Clint Eastwood - Death In The Arena [1978]
• Ini Kamoze - Statement [1984]
• Jimmy Riley - Put The People First [1982]
• Lambert Douglas - Living Man [1977]
• Leroy Smart - Ballistic Affair [1977]
• Mighty Diamonds - Stand Up To Your Judgment [1978]
• Pat Kelly - Talk About Love [1978]
• Revolutionaries - Jonkanoo Dub [1978]
• Revolutionaries - Reaction In Dub [1978]
• Sly Dunbar & Various Artists - Simple Sly Man [1978]
• Sly & Revolutionaries - Go Deh Wid Riddim [1977]
• Sly & Robbie - Presents The Sixties, Seventies, Eighties Vol. II [198X]
• Wailing Souls - Wailing Souls At Channel One [197X]
• Welton Irie - Army Life [1982]
Lead Guitar
• Bebo - In A Dub Style [1985]
• Ini Kamoze - Statement [1984]
• Jimmy Riley - Put The People First [1982]
• Leroy Smart - Exclusive [1984]
• Welton Irie - Army Life [1982]
Backing Vocals
• Ini Kamoze - Statement [1984]
• Jimmy Riley - Rydim Driven [1981]
• Linval Thompson - Ease Up [1983]
• Sly & Robbie - The Sixties + Seventies + Eighties = Taxi [1981]
Piano
• Black Uhuru - Red [1981]
• Glen Da-Casta - Mind Blowing Melody [1979]
• Jackie Edwards - Come To Me Softly [1979]
• Jackie Edwards - Tell Me Darling [197X]
Electric Piano
• Glen Da-Casta - Mind Blowing Melody [1979]
Harp
• Peter Tosh - Equal Rights [1977]
Vocals
• Sly & Robbie - The Sixties + Seventies + Eighties = Taxi [1981]
Horns
• Sly & Robbie - The Sixties + Seventies + Eighties = Taxi [1981]
Synthesiser
• Yellowman - Girls Them Pet [1986]
Others
Arranger
• Sly & Robbie - Disco Dub [1979]
• Sly & Robbie - The Sixties + Seventies + Eighties = Taxi [1981]



HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBBIE.

THE DECLINE OF RINGTONES

The research firm IBISWorld new study indicates that the music ringtone market is continuing its steady decline. IBISWorld forecasts that revenue will decline for the second consecutive year down 15% to $750 million from its $880 million peak in 2007.

The reason for the decline of ringtones is due to the growing demand of downloads, which is worth an estimated $1.94 billion. In the inception of ringtones they were purchased via text and cost consumers up to $5 a song. Whereas, with downloads a song can be purchased for less than one dollar.

Senior Analyst of IBISWorld indicated that the ringtone market has reached its decline stage and its life cycle is expected to last approximately 15 years. He further stated that ringtones boomed overnight and its decline is happening just as fast as it entered.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JUNIOR TUCKER

Junior Tucker was born in Kingston, Jamaica, he began singing at the age of 5. Junior became a household name in Jamaica at the age of 7 with his first song "Happy" that went to number in the charts.

At age 12, he was singed to Island Records. At 14 he obtained a recording contract with Geffen Records, USA and at 23 he was signed to Virgin Records, UK.

During his days as a dancehall artist Junior had many number one songs, singer of the year titles, fame, fortunes, jet set life style that one would love to have. For Junior this brought added pressure, as he had to work extremely hard to maintain his position for the public.

The turbulence that was present in his life, the death of his father and having to maintain a number one position, he yearned a more meaningful life. In so doing, he kept searching, praying and looking at other religions for answers. One night he received an answer that woke him from his sleep. It was then and there he was delivered. Junior publicly accepted Jesus Christ at a gospel concert that very same week.

Since, Junior's acceptance of Jesus Christ he has often professed that he has seen the light and there is no turning back. Junior resides in Florida with his wife and three daughters. He continues to bless his audience with his singing, preaching and praise workshops.


Today, I would like to wish JUNIOR TUCKER a HAPPY BIRTHDAY.


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REGGAE - GRAMMY SUBMISSIONS

001. The Aggrolites
IV


002. Anthony B
RISE UP


003. Buju Banton
RASTA GOT SOUL


004. Benaissa
TABLES TURN


005. Ce'Cile
WAITING


006. De Apostle
KING OF THE V.I.


007. Easy Star All-Stars
EASY STAR'S LONELY HEARTS
DUB BAND


008. Lutan Fyah
JUSTICE


009. Terry Ganzie
LOOSE AND RUNNING


010. Gyptian
I CAN FEEL YOUR PAIN


011. Inner Circle
STATE OF DA WORLD


012. Gregory Isaacs
BRAND NEW ME


013. The Itals
LET DEM TALK


014. Jah Cure
THE UNIVERSAL CURE


015. John Brown's Body
RE-AMPLIFY

016. Kronik
BREAKING LOOSE


017. Lady G
RATED G


018. Terry Linen
A BETTER MAN


019. Julian Marley
AWAKE


020. Stephen Marley
MIND CONTROL - ACOUSTIC


021. Mavado
MR. BROOKS...A BETTER
TOMORROW


022. Mishka
ABOVE THE BONES


023. Fantan Mojah
STRONGER

024. Sean Paul
IMPERIAL BLAZE


025. Prezident Brown
COMMON PROSPERITY


026. Queen Ifrica
MONTEGO BAY


027. Rebelution
BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE


028. Tarrus Riley
CONTAGIOUS


029. Sizzla
GHETTO YOUTH-OLOGY


030. Mikey Spice
WALK A MILE


031. T.O.K.
OUR WORLD


032. Shango Trex
SHANGO TREX


033. Various Artists
CHEMISTRY RIDDIM


034. Various Artists
THE HIT LIST


035.Various Artists
NATIONAL PRIDE


036. Various Artists
REGGAE GOLD 2009


037.Various Artists
REGGAE JAMMIN VOL. 1


038. Glen Washington
DESTINY


039. Westbound Train
COME AND GET IT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE ORIGINATOR - DADDY U ROY

Ewart Beckford OD, a/k/a U-Roy



U-Roy born Ewart Beckford, 21 September 1942, Jones Town, Jamaica is THE ORIGINATOR, he was not the first to record music nor be a DJ. He is best known as a pioneer of toasting. His style was so different that it changed Jamaica's music scene forever.

U-Roy or Daddy Roy as some like to call him began his music career in 1961, this was not an easy road as he bumped from here and there. He was known to perform at the Doctor Dickie's Dynamite sound system. He then moved on to the Sir Mike the Musical Thunderstorm and then in 1968 to the Sir George the Atomic sound system. It was with Mr. Coxone Dodd's encouragement he was taken away from this scene. During his time with Coxone Dodd, he met King Tubby who was a disc cutter at Duke Reid's studio. In 1969, King Tubby started his own HI-FI and brought U-Roy as his main DJ. It was on this set that producer, the late Keith Hudson was the very first to recognize the DJ and took him into the studio to cut the song "Dynamic Fashion Way." U-Roy's next recording was a combination with the late Peter Tosh. This recording entitled "Selassie," was done by Lee Perry. U-Roy did one more tune for Mr. Perry "O.K. Corral" then made his way back to the late Keith Hudson. Thereafter, he found another producer Lloyd Daley and recorded "Scandal" and "Sound of the Wise."

In 1970, major changes came in U-Roy's music career. At a sound system party John Holt who was the lead vocalist of The Paragons heard U-Roy dj-ing over his hit song "Wear You to the Ball" Holt was amazed at U-Roy's style and was more so surprised at his performance and the reaction of the crowd. The following day John visited producer Duke Reid and insisted that he record the DJ. The producer agreed and U-Roy then proceeded to cut two singles ("Wake the Town" and "Rule the Nation") over the classic Treasure Isle. The first song was a massive hit in Jamaica and rose to the top of the charts. That song was a version of the late Alton Ellis' "Girl I've Got a Date." U-Roy's second song "Rule the Nation," was cut over the Techniques' "Love is Not a Gamble," and this song also had a great impact on Jamaica and made it's way up into the charts in no time. The success of these two songs made U-Roy and his team on a roll with a follow up, "Wear You to the Ball." Once again, the latter made it's way into the charts that U-Roy had three singles in the three top spots. Having had the run of success with Reid, U-Roy stayed put and recorded twenty nine more songs.

U-Roy's success continue throughout this period, some may say most famously with the album Dread in a Babylon, produced by "Prince" Tony Robinson. The album cover had many tongues wagging in that it featured an iconic picture of U-Roy disappearing in a thick cloud of ganja smoke holding a chalice. The album also included the song "Chalice in the Palace" which portrayed the image of smoking ganja with Queen Elizabeth II, in Buckingham Palace.

In the 1980's U-Roy had garnered much acclaim in the United Kingdom (Brixton, Harlesden, Wilesden, Manchester, Birmingham to name a few).

In 1982, he appeared at Reggae Sunsplash for the first time. In 1983, he was on the King Stur-Gav Hi Fi Lee Unlimited album and in 1985 returned to Reggae Sunsplash.

Reggae fans did not hear from the Originator for a period of two years and to make up for lost time, in 1987 he went back into the studio and teamed up with Tappa Zukie for the Line Up and Come album. He also released Music Addict, by Prince Jazzbo. While working on this album his eagerness dwindled. In the summer of 1990 he made a third appearance at Reggae Sunsplash. During this period of his music career U-Roy stayed out of the recording studios. However, in 1991, he was back in London performing at the Hammersmith Palais. During his stay in London producer Mad Professor got him back in to the studio to record True Born African album. 1993 we saw guest appearances from a number of artists (Sandra Cross, Yabby You and Susan Cadogan) on his "Smile Awhile. In turn we saw the DJ guest appearance on Noal Irie's 1993 album "Work So Hard." 1996, U-Roy did a combination with lovers rock queen, Susan Cadogan of her classic hit "Hurt So Good."

His most recent album was in 2000 Serious Matter.

On October 15, 2007, U-Roy was awarded Jamaica's Oder of Distinction in the rank of Officer for contribution to the development of Jamaican music for over forty years. This presentation was done by Governor General Sir Kenneth Hall.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDE4Z1w3P8U


Today, I would like to take this time out to wish my favorite DJ/Toaster/Originator a HAPPY AND BLESS BIRTHDAY.

NP. To my school and school mates in England sorry for marking up your school desks with my favorite DJ's name but then again I am not sorry.
(Yes still cheeky)

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO CARLTON LIVINGSTON, Reggae Artist/Songwriter

Carlton Livingston was on September 19, 1962, St. Mary, Jamaica. He was the fourth child, in a family of six. He was first exposed to the joys of music in church. His sisters were choir singers and his mother was an organist. Carlton then started to sing in choirs and in an informal harmony trio.

From this early age music was a big part of Carlton's life and his entire family supported him.
Prior to entering the music business fully he recorded "The Tale of Two Cities" in 1978 at Channel One. Thereafter, Carlton was approached by a gentleman by the name of Leon Symoie, from Trillseekers" record label. He then recorded and released songs in which his first record/LP was "Soweto". This album was well received, but not a chart topper. Carlton's career then took a turn to radio broadcast. In 1979, he was sorted out by Tony Walcott, who took him to reggae and DJ training sessions, which led his career to a huge success. This same year Carlton created and recorded more than forty songs.

Having obtained this type of success within his community, Carlton moved on to the big times. He recorded "Tricks" and Hot Summer". These were accepted in England and the United States. In 1992, he toured North America, performed at some of the largest venues and his popularity grew from here on.

Later on he worked with several of the top Jamaican producers (Coxsone Dodd, Winston Riley, Sly & Robbie, Clive Jarrett, and King Jammy). He is well known for his 1984 hit song, "100 Weight of Collie Weed." Carlton then released Emotions in 1994. Four years later he had an international hit when he teamed up with Shabba Ranks and redid his song "Rumours" produced by Bobby Digital.

In the reggae industry Carlton Livingston is one of the best singers and songwriters of the eighties and early nineties, as well as today. This can be seen from the large number of reggae artists who have performed and recorded his cover versions. Carlton is not done as yet, as he still performing here in the United States and constantly tours Europe and Japan. Presently he lives in the United States and has a new song out that is doing very well.

It is with great honor and pleasure I take this time out to wish CARLTON LIVINGSTON a very, very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. To all please go to Carlton's page and wish him happy birthday and call your radio people wherever you are to request his songs.

Once again CARLTON, HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO LEEBERT MORRISONa/k/a GIBBY

LEEBERT MORRISON a/k/a GIBBY September 17, 1957

BEST KNOWN FOR THE FOLLOWING WORK(S):

Productions
• Carrier - The Beginning [1983]

As a musician Bass
• Beres Hammond - Beres Hammond [1985]
• Beres Hammond - Let's Make A Song [1981]
• Bunny Wailer - Live ! [1983]
• Carrier - The Beginning [1983]
• Danny Dread I - Hit Me With Music [1983]
• Delroy Williams - I Stand Black [1982]
• Earl Chinna Smith - Dub It [1983]
• Edi Fitzroy - First Class Citizen [1982]
• Jimmy Cliff - Give Thankx [1978]
• Kiddus I - Graduation In Zion [1978-80]
• Papa San Meets Anthony Red Rose - Frontline [1986]
• Peter Tosh - Mama Africa [1983]
• Peter Tosh - No Nuclear War [1987]
• Toots & Maytals - Knock Out ! [1981]
• Various Artists - High Times All Stars Explosion [1985]
• Willie Lindo - Tuned In Reggae [1980]


Rhythm Guitar
• Mutabaruka - The Mystery Unfolds [1986]
• Norris Reid - Roots And Vine [1988]
• Papa San Meets Anthony Red Rose - Frontline [1986]

Guitar
• Carrier - The Beginning [1983]
• Lady Ann - Vanity [1983]
• Sonia Spence - Pure Love [198X]
• Various Artists - King Stur-Gav Live At Negril [1983]
Percussions
• Carrier - The Beginning [1983]

Backing Vocals
• Carrier - The Beginning [1983]

Lead Guitar
• Mutabaruka - The Mystery Unfolds [1986]
• Papa San Meets Anthony Red Rose - Frontline [1986]
• Tippa Irie - Is It Really Happening To Me [1986]

Let us all take this time to wish Gibby a HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO AVIRL FRANCIS, Radio/TV Host

AVRIL FRANCIS

Avril Francis, is the host of ER Radio, and the Avril TV Show. She is known to conduct interviews with artists, musicians, professionals and politicians. She is known to be honest, comedic and speaks her mind on any topic.

Raised on one of the most seductive islands in the Caribbean, that is uncrowded and unspoiled, known for its intoxicating natural beauty, sunny skies, warm waters, St. Kitts, Avril now lives in New York with her children. She can be heard on 93.5 FM (www.wvipfm.com) every Monday at 9 p.m., and seen each and every Thursday on Channel 70 in the Bronx at 10 p.m.

Today September 17, let us take this time to wish our radio host and face book friend who keeps us laughing AVRIL a HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO STAN EVAN SMITH, Publicist/Journalist

STAN EVAN SMITH

Stan Evan Smith, is the C.E.O. of E.V.L.T. Multi-Media Communications, a firm that provides services (publicity, artist-bios, press releases, events coordination and production, media consultant, artist management, stage, management, multi media promotion on album and book launchings and concert promotion) to the entertainment industry, corporations and non-profit organizations. He consults regularly with executives from a variety of fields to help create solutions to music industry impacting problems.

Raised in Jamaica, Stan now lives in the United States. Stan's work has appeared in publications in the United States, Europe and the Caribbean. Presently one can read his columns in Jahwork.org, Westindiantimes.net, Jamaicans.com, Reggaeweb.com to name a few.

Let us take time out today to wish this hard working, well respect man, journalist, publicist, music industry insider a HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO CHARMAINE DACOSTA FORMER MEMBER OF WORL-A-GIRL

Charmaine DaCosta (September 15)

Worl-A-Girl reggae/dancehall group, formed in 1991. Founding vocalists Charmaine (Charmaine DaCosta), Miss Linda (Linda Scott), Sabrina (Sabrina Cohen) and Sensi (Angela Wilks) released their first album in 1994. The group is perhaps best known for the single Jamaican Bobsledding Chant from the soundtrack for the movie Cool Runnings.

• Worl-A-Girl (1994)
• No Gunshot (single; 1994)
• No Woman No Cry (single; 1995)
• Party (2000)

Charmaine left the group in 1995 to pursue a solo career as a gospel singer. She has turned in her dancehall boots and has produced a Christian CD that is to be lauded both in terms of content and quality. A Prayer is another great piece of written work from Charmaine DaCosta who believes her mission is to encourage those in need of a little love, compassion, and someone to say “I know what you are going through.” Women will love this CD as there are so many songs that touch on their issue with the world and their faith. Christian singles will particularly identify with “Do You Know”. Ever found it difficult to pray? Then “This Letter” is just for you; feel isolated? “God in me” is the ticket. Since A Prayer’s release in February, Charmaine has been doing promotional dates in New York but is getting ready to go into high gear for the fall with appearances planned in Jamaica, Florida and the Northeast United States.

On this day (September 15) we wish Charmain DaCosta a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

REMEMBERING BOB MARLEY

REGGAE HISTORY (SEPTEMBER) In September 1980, on the eve of a 60-date tour with Stevie Wonder, reggae icon Bob Marley went out for a run in Central Park and collapsed. Less than eight months later he was dead.

REMEMBERING: Peter McIntosh/Peter Tosh - Murdered Sept. 11, 1987 at his home in Kingston, Jamaica. AND Free I (Jeff Dixon) got shot on Sept 11, 1987 at Peter Tosh's home in Kingston, Jamaica.

Peter Tosh, born Winston Hubert McIntosh (18 October 1944 – 11 September 1987) was a reggae musician who was a member of The Wailers who then went on to have a successful solo career and a trailblazer for the Rastafari movement.

Peter grew up in Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica. He stood out because of his height at 6 feet, 3 inches. He was known for his temper and sarcasm which always kept him in trouble. His sharp tongue and no hold back attitude earned him the nickname Steppin' Razor a song written by his mentor, Joe Higgs. Tosh began to sing and learn guitar at a very young age, and was inspired by the American radio stations that he listened to on his radio.


REMEMBERING: Early B (Earlando Neil) - The Doctor, shot accidentally at the Windsor Cricket Club, Dorchester, Massachusetts, Sept 11, 1994.

Earlando Arrington Neil, better known by his stage name Early B, was an early dancehall and reggae deejay whose lyrics had a cultural bent, noted mainly in his hits Visit of King Selassie, History of Jamaica and Wheely Wheely, the latter an ode to bicycle-riding in Jamaica.


Earlando was born into a poor family and left a promising school career at age seventeen to support his mother and two brothers. He first worked as a machine clerk but within a year was elevated to acting supervisor position.

Neil began performing live on Soul Imperial Hi-Fi alongside his young apprentice, Wild Apache (aka Super Cat). He earned his stage name as a result of his reputation for arriving to shows early, thus gaining the name Early Bird, then finally Early B. Early B played on King Majesty Set. This sound played all over the parish of St. Thomas. In the evenings he dragged the young Supercat out of his yard in Kingston to the countryside where they performed on King Majesty for almost a year. The owner of King Majesty was a manager in the sugar cane industry and unfortunately was unable to run the sound system during harvest time. Frustration boiled over for "Cat" and Early B who both had ambitions to make it big in the business. Their first chance for this came with Killamanjaro.

After Killamanjaro made a name for themselves Early B acquired a new nickname - The Doctor. He had endless queues of patients as "Jaro" came of age and established itself as one of the top sets, ranking amongst the legends of the sound world such as Gemini, Black Scorpio, Lee's Unlimited, Volcano and the mighty King Sturgav.

Early B was in constant demand as a recording artist scoring hits such as Gaterman Get Fraid, Wheel Wheely (also called One Wheely Wheely), Sunday Dish, and Learn Fe Drive. His next step towards the top was a move to the United States where he continued to be a dancehall favorite. Early B's deejay career brought him to other sound systems as well, including the African Star sound system in Toronto, Canada and Crystal Blue Flames Sound in New York City.

REASONS WHY MUSIC MAGAZINES ARE DYING

A few weeks ago my friend was sadden with losing another one of her subscriptions like most of us, to which none of it was her fault.

Simone this is for you.

The extinct of these magazines is due to the decline in advertising revenue coupled with the growth of free online music media that most of us - mainly the youth thrive on.

1. There are fewer superstars, and the same musicians show up on every magazine cover. (Can we say Beyonce, Rhianna, Lil Wayne, JayZ, etc.)

2. Music magazines have less to offer music lovers, and music lovers need them less than ever anyway.

3. Music magazines were an early version of social networking. But now there's this thing called "social networking".

So these are the reasons why our cherished magazines are being placed in the time capsule.

S. Korea New Copyright Law "3 Strikes" Rule Causes Uproar Among Bloggers and Internet Companies

S. Korea New Copyright Law Causes Uproar Among Bloggers and Internet Companies.

South Korea sees itself as one of the most technology savvy countries in the world.


The National Assembly passed the new anti-file sharing provision, suggested by the ruling Grand National Party, following a close vote April 1, despite protests from Internet companies and civil liberties advocates that it could threaten the freedom of expression on the Internet.

Lawmakers also passed another bill backed by the government that would require the strengthening of the users real name verification on all Web sites.

According to the copyright law, the government has the power to shutdown an online message board for six months after the site is warned for a third time and to delete pirated content as well as to prevent its movement.

In addition to the "three strikes" rule, Internet users who repeatedly upload copyrighted content without permission could lose their Internet accounts.

Supporters of the law, including the Korea Communications Commission (KCC), the country's broadcasting and telecommunications regulator, claim that stronger measures are needed to cope with the country's online piracy problems.

COPYRIGHT FEES TO INCREASE

Copyright Office fees set to change, as of Sunday,

August 1, 2009

WAYS FOR COMPOSERS AND WRITERS OF MUSIC TO GENERATE INCOME

SYNCHRONIZATION - movies, tv, advertising, computer games. 

Rate: range from gratis to be high six figures.

Says Who? Negotiated between publishers and those licensing music.

Other Special uses like toys, promotional campaigns, karaoke, and other products. 

Rate: Vary. Could be a flat fee, or an ongoing royalty tied to product sales.

Says Who? Negotiated between publishers and those licensing the songs. 

MECHANICALS - from sales of any sound recording, whether on an album or single. 

Rate: 9.1 cents per copy for any song under five minutes in length. 

Says Who? Library of Congress. The rate is adjusted periodically.

PERFORMANCE ROYALTIES -public performance of the song, on radio, tv or in a restaurant or elevator. 

Rate: Vary, depending on amount, length, and type of use. Network, TV, beats, an elevator.

Says Who?: Negotiated between the performing rights organizations (ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC) and those using music in a public venue.

Performance Rights Bill Passes Through Judiciary Committee

Thank you to everyone who took the time to call their Members of Congress and friends to call in support of the Performance Rights Act over the past couple of days. I am so excited to report that the House Judiciary Committee favorably reported the legislation yesterday by a vote of 21-9. This is a momentous occasion for musicians everywhere and one step closer to achieving our goal of getting performers paid for radio play.

While this is a great victory, our work is far from over. We must keep spreading the word about our campaign and gaining the support of artists all over the country.

On to the Senate - we go.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

GOOD OLE PAYOLA - Sponsorship Identification

What is payola: a bribe given to a disc jockey to induce him to promote a particular record

AND/OR

Crime of giving a benefit (e.g., money) in order to influence the judgment or conduct of a person in a position of trust (e.g., an official or witness). Accepting a bribe also constitutes a crime. Bribery is typically punishable as a felony. In any charge of bribery, some element of “corrupt purpose” must be implied or proved. Thus, in the absence of a complete statutory prohibition on the granting of favours to a public official, a gift is not a bribe unless it is given with some intent to influence the recipient's official behaviour.

The majority of us in the music business would better go with the first definition for our profession and/or passion but do not get it wrong the second also comes into play "CRIME" but as we continue just like contracts are made in good faith to be honored they can be broken if such elements are not carried out.

I bring this subject up as I hear it and see it on most days. It is a disease in the business.

Last evening at the forum held by the Coalition to Preserve Reggae "CPR" the question was: Do radio deejays contribute to the state of popular Jamaican music? This was a great topic, great panel and great audience and great moderator. One could not have asked for better people.

I was thrilled to bits when an audience member asked about "Payola" my ears and eyes opened up while I was standing in line awaiting my turn, as my question was on the same.

When my turn came I spoke a bit of my experience on radio and finding commercials to pay for my time etc. But I was more concerned about "Payola" so I asked if the Panelist who receive Pay for Play raise their hands. Audience members and fans of certain radio deejays thought I was wrong and said I couldn't and shouldn't ask such a question. I heard the nooooooo you can't ask that question. I said to myself I can't ask that question but I did. Yes, I did because I have the balls/ballocks to ask it. I am at a forum and it is open to ask questions. Others were like wow, I want to see this and the outcome.

I turned my focus back to the panel and asked again. I couldn't help but see some panelist easing down in their seats, fidgeting, uncomfortable about speaking of this method of madness. One did explain himself well on the topic and was well versed with it to which I was not at all surprise and one or two got very defensive - EXPECTED. (My observation - mi yah I dem don't lie) OF COURSE NON OF DEM RAISE DEM HAND.

Now, I know better. Remember I am in the business. I know people and people talk. I have seen STUFF yes STUFF and aware of STUFF. My question was not intended to hurt or make ANYONE to become defensive or put on a spot. Now, I have a legal background and we are taught to read body language and nuff of the body language spoke for themselves.

I asked if any of them are familiar with Section 317 of the Communications Act of 1934 and Section 507 of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. § 508. I got a look like what the "F" is she talking about. I was shocked but still not shocked. Shocked in that you are in a business, it is your career and you are not reading nor do you know things of your career that you are expected to know. First off at least know the digits let it stay in your head and have a slight idea of what it entails. The "not shocked" because I know some of them just in it for the money and not the love of it. I know the latter cannot pay the bills but at least be in the know.

My question was really to inform them because I knew that the majority of them did not know. I felt that only one or two might have known. But last nights answers spoke for itself. I wanted them to be on their guard. If they were accepting pay for play IT IS ACCEPTABLE majority of them did not know. Some of them might have heard that it is a form of advertisement. Yes, but again just like being on radio is a PRIVILEGE under certain conditions, PAYOLA same, it comes with certain conditions.

SEE FOR YOURSELVES (Section 317 of the Communications Act of 1934 and Section 507 of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. § 508)

PAYOLA AND SPONSORSHIP IDENTIFICATION

Section 317 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. § 317, requires broadcasters to disclose to their listeners or viewersif matter has been aired in exchange for money, services or other valuable consideration. The announcement must be airedwhen the subject matter is broadcast. The Commission has adopted a rule, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1212, which sets forth the broadcasters' responsibilities to makethis sponsorship identification

Section 507 of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. § 508, requires that, when anyone providesor promises to provide money, servicesor other consideration to someone to include program matter in a broadcast, thatfact must be disclosed in advance of the broadcast, ultimately to the station over which the matter is to be aired. Both the person providing or promising to provide the money, services or other considerationand the recipient are obligated to make this disclosure so that the station may broadcast the sponsorship identification announcement required by Section 317 of the Communications Act. Failure to disclose such payment orthe providing of services or other consideration, or promise to provide them, is commonly referred to as ``payola'' and is punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year or both. These criminal penalties bring violations within the purview of the Department of Justice. Thus, for example, if a record company or its agent pays a broadcaster to play records on the air, those payments do not violate these provisions of the law if the required sponsorship identification information is timely aired by the broadcast station. If it is not aired as required by the Communications Act and the Commission's rules, thestation and others are subject to enforcement action. If record companies, or their agents, are paying persons other than the broadcast licensee (such as the station's Music Director or its on-air personality) to have records aired, and fail to disclose that fact to the licensee, the person making such payments, and the recipient, are also subject to criminal fine, imprisonment or both, for violation of the disclosure requirements contained in Section 507.

NOW....all I was trying to get through to them is to abide by the law. Inform their listeners that this music was not in demand, not requested. Disclose to their audience/listeners that the music just aired or what you are about to air is sponsorship/advertisement. Have a segment for that type of music. We are tired or being conditioned by the music you are given to play in receipt of monies. Stop forcing us to like a certain artist or music. Is or was that too much to ask of a radio jock? What are their fears that the artist(s) or their team will be found out. If so let them be more creative and come with something that we want to hear and request.

SOUNDING OFF ON OUR COMMUNITY JOCKS

For those of you who do not know me. I am not one to hold back. I say it, I tell it like it is and I mean it. I call a spade a spade, no time for B.S. I am not going to shut up, I am not hear to be popular, I am here to do the right thing and try and make this place a better place WHILE I AM HERE and for those who I leave behind and those to come. 

Having had the privilege of being part of radio for a number of years in the United States Virgin Islands and seeing how my fellow radio jocks had to conduct themselves in a professional manner, be accountable and serve our community who depended on us and gives us a chance to be heard - I am appalled at most of the radio jocks in our genre today. They SUCK. Artist, Management, Listeners and YOU know it. At most times there is no creative programming, they at most parts 99.9% of the time pay attention today's name/name brand artists (uncreative ppl) instead of giving upcoming artists and artists of yesteryear attention. The latter you will only hear - when they have either passed on or when those of interest on the stations are having a gig with said artist(s). These radio people hardly meet the needs of their own community. Then the down right arrogance of some of them, as if they are untouchable. Giving you the take it or leave it - I do as I darn well please. No it does not work that way SON/DAUGHTER. Your time on the radio is a PRIVILEGE (a grant to an individual, corporation, etc., of a special right or immunity, under certain conditions) remember that. I say shame, shame, shame on you.

We as a community should DEMAND more of our radio jocks and stop putting up with what they are giving us. It is time for them to put up, shut up, ship out or shape up and play good music, creative music and respect it's community. If no action is taken, they will continue to use and abuse these airwaves. Kudos to Jamaica's Broadcasting Commission. Red Hot pitch forks to those who oppose. (Keep it in the dancehall's not in our ears or the ears of our precious children. We are parents/guardians who are not dragging up our children, we are raising them, raising them to respect themselves and others) 

JAMAICAN GOV'T BAN DAGGERING

It has been a very interesting two weeks.  Radio, TV, Print Media,  reggae/dancehall artists, and followers of the music have been in heated discussions.  These discussions being based on the subject of daggering.

Last week the Jamaican lawmakers say they will forbid all lyrical references to (daggering) sex and violence on their radio and tv stations.  The Jamaican Broadcast Commission announced new rules which ban "any song or music video that depicts sexual acts or glorifies gun violence, rape, murder or arson."

The government also passed a law banning sexually suggestive dancing in music videos "daggering"

Jamaican dancehall music has long been under scrutiny for it’s lyrical content. Intolerance towards homosexuality and lyrics about fire have been the cause of much controversy in the past.

Does this mean that we will be able to hear cleaner lyrics and see cleaner videos in the future?

GRAMMY - REGGAE ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Congratulations to Burning Spear - winning reggae album of the year.

Burning Spear - Jah is real

SONGWRITING SEMINAR HOSTED BY ASCAP

In celebration of this year’s 51st Grammy Awards, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will present a special “Hitmakers” panel discussion on Saturday, February 7th, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California.

The panel features Grammy Award-winning artists/producers and some of today’s top songwriters; Ne-Yo (nominated for six Grammy Awards this year), Johntá Austin (ASCAP’s Pop and Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, Songwriter of the Year in 2007), Manuel Seal and Tricky Stewart.

The featured panelists will discuss their experience with the hit records they have written:

Ne-Yo
Songwriter: “Because of You,” “Closer,” nominated at the 2009 Grammy Awards for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, “Irreplaceable” (Beyonce), “Let Me Love You” (Mario), “Miss Independent,” nominated at the 2009 Grammy Awards for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B song, “Take a Bow” (Rihanna) and “Unfaithful” (Rihanna).

Johntá Austin
Songwriter: “Be Without You” (Mary J. Blige),  “Poppin’” (Chris Brown),“Don’t Forget About Us” (Mariah Carey) and “Shake It Off” (Mariah Carey).

Manuel Seal
Songwriter: “Always Be My Baby” (Mariah Carey); “My Boo” (Usher), “My Way” (Usher) and “We Belong Together” (Mariah Carey) where he won a Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.

Tricky Stewart
Songwriter: “Umbrella” (Rihanna featuring Jay-Z), “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” (Beyonce), “Touch My Body” (Mariah Carey) and “Me Against the Music” (Britney Spears featuring Madonna).

This special event will be moderated by Billboard Magazine’s Senior Editor/R&B Hip Hop, Gail Mitchell, the event is free and open to the public. No RSVP is required, but it is first come, first served.

REMEMBERING ROMAN STEWART

Year after year, every January 25, I have to sit around and shake my head in sorrow, shame and pity.  One cannot hear a radio personality purse their lips on their radio program to remember Roman Stewart.  I sometimes wonder if these radio personalities know their reggae music history or care to know.  Do they take time out to research or interview elders in the industry to learn?  I guess not.  All you hear most times is a bag of noise and/or chat.  When I do meet up with them - those with whom I can relate to, they can tell you that I always tell them like it is, as  I am not one to hold back.  This year one radio personality promised me that he would do a special on Roman Stewart and to his word he did.  

Thank you Fatforward of 93.5 FM radio in the Bronx, NY.

TO THOSE WHO DO NOT KNOW, IF THERE WAS NO ROMAN STEWART THERE WOULD NOT BE A DENNIS BROWN.  Yes read my caps.  Roman taught Dennis to sing.  Listen to Dennis, Watch Dennis, See Dennis' performance - who do you see - YES ROMAN STEWART.

THE MAN, a/k/a ROMEY, MR. SPECIAL

Born in 1957, Roman Stewart at a tender age would sing on the streets and at the pier where cruise ships docked. His friend Freddie McGregor would collect the money that people gave them.  In 1968, he was just 11 years old when he did his first recording "Walking Down The Street".  In 1974 Roman got his first hit song "Hooray Festival", followed by "Hit Song" in 1976.

The early 1970's was good to Roman wherein he started recording more songs for well known producers (Glen Brown, Derrick Harriott, Everton Da Silva, Phil Pratt and Linval Thompson)  It is said that his best known tune is  "Rice and Peas" recorded  in 1979 for Linval Thompson.  In all Roman recorded more than 70 singles and two albums by himself and endured a career of more than 30 years.

Roman moved from Jamaica to New York in 1976, he recorded some songs, dubs and did shows.  The latter he was known to do especially when his friends arrived in town most of for free of charge. 

On January 25, 2004 Roman a/k/a Romey died of a heart attack at the age of 46. Prior to that night Roman attended a show to see his good friend Freddie McGregor.  Thereafter, he attended a birthday party where he sang two songs.  It is said that when Roman attempted to sing his third song, he placed the microphone down and complained of chest pains.  He later collapsed and was rushed to the hospital in a coma.

Roman had regain consciousness after an operation lasting several hours and it is said that Roman was heard saying "If I get through this, I'm going to change my life."  Later he went into a second coma, as we sat and waited in E2 Studios (Ed Robinson's Studio) praying and hoping for the best, we received that call from Yvonne Young the call we really did not want and she informed us that Roman had passed on.

I know that Roman is probably up there looking down at us with that kool aid smile about to make a call to all sound-men saying "hey I got D Brown and Alton here, how much dub you want".  Always the jovial hustler - our Romey.  Gone but not forgotten.