I complied this list, as I want everyone to digest what has happened in this industry. Ask yourselves do we have problems, if so what, who and why. Do we need solutions? if so do you have solutions? A lot of the important stuff was lost. I am sure some of the few good things that are listed did not stand out during the year for you.
From this compilation, I see that a lot of focus was placed on artists personal lives and hype. (Very unnecessary, where is the progress. Did reggae make any money from all of this) In return, the international press had field day, as they were given a lot of ammunition. BOOM!
Jan 1. Promoters in Barbados considering legal action with respect to dancehall/reggae artist Anthony B being a no show for their New Years Eve event. (Anthony B's response was that he missed his flight)
Jan 4 . Bounty Killer Apologizes After Anti Gay Tirade at Shaggy & Friends Benefit Concert
Jan 7 . Barrington Levy charged with assault.
Jan 7. Buju Banton Pleads Not Guilty and held without bail.
Jan. Germany bans music that contains lyrics advocating murdering homosexuals. They are: Baby Cham; Bounty Killer; Capleton; Elephant Man; Sizzla, TOK.
-“Wow … The Story” by Baby Cham
- “5th Element” by Bounty Killer
-“Ghetto Dictionary: The Art of War” by Bounty Killer
-“Next Millennium” by Bounty Killer
-“More Fire” by Capleton
-“The Best of Capleton”
- “Log On” by Elephant Man
- “The Energy God – Monsters of Dancehall” by Elephant Man
- “Kings of Dancehall Volume 1″ (which features Sizzla)
- “Rastafari” by Sizzla
- “My Crew, My Dawgs” by TOK
Jan 12. The Relaunch of Silverhawk Sound in New York.
Jan 28. Sizzla arrested on gun charges
Jan 29. Gay Rights organization puts pressure on Buju Banton being nominated.
Feb 1. Kymani Marley writes book entitled "Dear Dad: Where's The Family In Our Family, Today?
Feb 3. Third World's 35th Anniversary week and the launching of their 22nd album "Patriots"
Feb 6. E2 launches internet radio for real reggae music and new artists.
Feb 6. GLAAD arrives late to the Capleton reggae boycott and ignores its very vocal informant.
Feb 13. Stephen Marley Wins 2010 Reggae Grammy "Mind Control" (Acoustic)
Nominees - Buju Banton "Rasta Got Soul", Gregory Isaacs "Brand New Me", Julian Marley "Awake", Sean Paul "Imperial Blaze"
Feb 17. Capleton dropped from Ragga Muffins Festival set for Feb 20..
Feb 17-20 International Reggae Conference, University of the West Indies, Mona.
Feb 21. Mighty Diamonds Received Ragga Muffins Festival Award Of Recognition, Long Beach, CA.
Feb 25. Silverhawk Relaunch in Jamaica
Feb 26. Flippa Mafia dismisses rumors that he was arrested in Fl. traveling from Bahamas to the U.S. using false identification when he was arrested.
Feb. Cezar opened his clothing store ....with various clothing lines.
March 9. Singjay Mavado and reggae label VP Records officially parted ways. Mavado was signed in 2006.
March 15. Jimmy Cliff inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
March 16. Exodus recording studio on Kirk Avenue in Havendale, Jamaica ceased operations. The studio was frequented by Vybz Kartel and his Portmore Empire crew.
March 21. KY-MANI MARLEY and DR. FARRAH GRAY MAKE AMENDS and BEGIN 27 CITY BOOK TOUR April 8-30.
I stand behind the content of my book “Dear Dad” 100%, published by Farrah Gray Publishing.
My story is “my story”, and I don't deny who I am or my experiences. My issue was with the subtitle only.
March 22. Buju Banton’s lawyer, David Markus, reportedly filed an emergency motion for bond (bail) with the federal courts. Buju's lawyer says he has lost lbs 40.
March 25. Jamaican Gov't Set to Crack Down on Tax Delinquent Artists
March 27. Artist Louie Culture got shot
March 31. Tami Chynn launched her new clothing line.
April 1. US Visas revoked for Bounty, Beenie, Mavado, Aidonia and Ricky Trooper.
April 4. K-ymani Marley briefly detained for threatening a Radio Disc Jockey.
April 5. Bounty arrested for allegedly assasulting his girlfriend.
April 7 . Bounty Killer Denied Bail.
April 14. Bounty Killer Denied Bail Again - for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend.
April 20. Vybz Kartel banned from St. Lucia incl... Barbados, Guyana and Grenada.
April 23. Jah Cure arrested by cops in St Andrew North Police Division for smoking a ganja spliff.
April 23. Tortola, BVI Music Festival...Gyptian, Cocoa T...
April 24. Gyptian In Billboard Heartseekers Songs Chart with "Hold Yuh" at #15.
April 26. Jah Cure appeared in court on ganja charge.
April 27. Sean Paul's song is featured in reality star Snooki of the Jersey Shore's brawl. Her bar fight took place at an outdoor bar in Miami, and was featured on CNN. The music that was playing in the background was none other than Sean Paul’s 2002 smash hit single, Gimme The Light.
April 27. Dennis Brown named one of National Public Radio's 50 Great Voices. He was named among Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald ...
April 27. Mr. Lexx sexual abuse case dismissed - he is summoned to community service.
April 29. Black Ryno blocked by police in Trinidad. Officials said his music influences and ignites gang behavior, which leads to serious crimes being committed.
April 30. Mr Lexxx got robbed in NY of his US$4500.00 Gold chain.
May 5. Mad Cobra Shot 3 times in his hometown of Portmore, St. Catherine. It's Reported that he had an altercation with a group of men and that's when he was shot.
May 9. Norman Sid Bucknor, one of the early innovators that was responsible for the evolution of Jamaican music from ska to reggae, died of cancer in the U.K.
May 9. Ricky Trooper being investigated by the US Authorities: because of the gun that he waved in his now infamous video tirade on YouTube a/k/a UChube, a gun he later claimed was actually a cigarette lighter that’s shaped like a gun.
May 17. Busy Signal launches his clothing line.
May 17. Ricky Trooper's Mother Worried About US Probe: Ricky Trooper’s mother is “worried and deeply concerned” that her son is being investigated by United States authorities.
May 18. Mad Cobra's house sprayed with bullets.
May 26. Oniel of Voicemail passed. He had been battling for his life in hospital since May 10, after he was shot multiple times at the gate to his house in Duhaney Park, Kingston. Jamaica.
May 28. Buju Banton Trial Rescheduled to September
May 29. MTV launched official dancehall chart show.
May 30. Tessanne Chin & Michael Anthony Cuffe Jr. engaged.
June 6. Ding Dong barred from Trinidad and Tobago.
June 9. Gyptian in motor cycle accident.
June 9. Beenie Man turns himself in and is charged and arrested for allegedly assaulting L.A. Lewis.
June 9. Karl Young passed on. He was the founder of the world’s first all reggae radio station IRIE FM in 1990. He later founded ZIP FM in 2002.
June 17. Bob Marley inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame.
June 18-19 Caribbean American Cultural Conference - Participants: Founder junior Forbes, Rob Schustack, Rich Bengloff (A2iM), Kam-Au Amen, Simone Harris (360ARTISTS), Carlette Delon (Headline Ent., Jamaica), Atty. Heather Cunningham, Atty Scott Sellwood, Neeta Ragoowansi (Sound Exchange), Don Harper, Natahsa Andrews-Noel (Mastarmind Prod), Shawn "Mastamind" Noel (Artist/Pro), Ed Robinson (Artist/Producer), Anastas Hackett (Musician) and Michelle Arthurton.
June 26. Reggae AMPPS 1st Annual Dinner Dance. Honorees Distinguished Services in the Reggae industry included Pat Mckay (Radio Broadcaster, XM Radio), Anthony Downbeat Rockwood (Soundman), Howard "Sir Tommy's" Mapp (Soundman), Sharon Gordon & Carlyle McKetty (Coalition To Preserve Reggae), Junior Forbes (Caribbean American Cultural Conference). The Hon. Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke was awarded for her Outstanding Services to Caribbean Music.
June 29. Bounty Killer Freed Of Assault Charge (April charges)
July 4. Brooklyn Music Festival: Gregory, Shaggy, Lady Saw, Tanya Stephens, Agent Sasco (Assassin), Barrington Levy, Yellowman, Marcia Griffiths, Natural Black....
July 9. Red Stripe supports live music events in Jamaica again (April 2008 they withdrew their support)
July 10. Lincoln Barrington Minott passed on.
July 11. Jeremy Harding return to music production.
July 15. Buju Banton celebrated his 37th Birthday behind bars.
July 17. JAVAA Unveils First Inductees To The Jamaica. Music Hall of Fame: Clement “Coxone” Dodd, Lord Flea, Louise Bennett-Coverly,Vere Johns, Count Ossie,, Alpha Boys’ School, The (original) Wailers, The Skatalites , Olive Lewin, Arthur “Duke” Reid, Ernest Ranglin and Derrick Morgan.
July 20. Elephant Man's Benz seized. Its reported that he owed over 10 millions in taxes.
July 17-24 I-Octane was considered to be the best performing act at Reggae Sumfest 2010.
July 29. Irie Jam cancels festival.
Aug 2. Sugar Minott laid to rest.
Aug 9. Gyptian joins Damian Marley & Nas on their Distant Relatives 2010 Tour.
Aug 16. Popcaan arrested in a big brawl at the airport in the Bahamas.
Aug 18. Bunny Wailer's School Evicted: The living reggae legend and icon, Bunny Wailer, suffered the indignity of having his Solomonic All Saints Prep School on Mona Road in Kingston being evicted from its location. It is alleged that the school owes its landlord more than J$1.2 million in outstanding rent plus $87,000 in late fees. The Preparatory College is self funded by Bunny Wailer, opened in 2005 with his children and the children of close friends.
Aug 22. French Reggae magazine announced that they will close their operations.
Aug 27. Bounty Killer's Range Rover and Land Cruiser seized by Tax Dept. It is reported he owes millions in taxes.
Aug 29. New Trial date for Buju Banton (Sept 20)
Sep 2. Vybz Kartel's "Clarks" on Canada's You Think You Could Dance.
Sep 7. Mr. Vegas changes management AGAIN.
Sep 14.Bob Marley's family loses copyright case.
Sep 20. Bounty Killer arrested for assaulting a woman w/ a hammer.
Sep 24. Buju Banton day 5 of trail: After a full-day of deliberation the 13 member panel of jurors, have yet to come to a decision. As a result, they retired for the evening, and will resume deliberations on Monday morning at 8:45 a.m.
Sep 24. Mavado signs endorsement deal with LIME.
Sep 27. Judge declared mistrial in Buju Banton's drug case.
Oct 1 . Ryno was released on bail after being arrested and charged with wounding.
Oct 3 . I-Octane and Digicel inked a deal. The artist will be representing the digicel brand.
Oct 4 . Head of Shocking Vibes Entertainment Patrick Roberts BMW X5 seized. It is said he owes millions of dollars in taxes.
Oct 5. Reggae singer/songwriter Duane Stephenson was invited by the World Food Program to perform in honor of the United States Secretary of State, Hilary Rodham Clinton. The event took place at the George McGovern Leadership Award ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Oct 6. Gay Rights puts pressure on Capleton's tour in Chicago.
Oct 6. Buju Banton to know next week if he will get bail.
Oct 9.Harry Toddler releases a new song "Free Buju Banton"
Oct 12.Chaka Demus did life saving operation.
Oct 14. Buju Banton offered bail with strict restrictions.
Oct 20. Parents on the island of St. Martin call for a ban on Vybz Kartel performance.
Oct 20. Gyptian wins Mobo awards.
Oct 25. UK Exhibition on the life of Ska legend Laurel Aitken.
Oct 25. Gregory Isaacs, Reggae Singer and Songwriter, passes at 60.
Oct 27. Buju Banton Bail: Prosecution disagreement over 24 hour security company to be hired.
Oct 28. Buju Banton a step closer to temporary release.
Oct 29. Bob Sinclair & Sean Paul's video "Tik Tok"
Oct 29. Bob Marley's Facebook fan page among the top 25 pages to be linked.
Oct 28. Jamaican Music Icons Ernie Smith and Big Youth honored by US Congress and Coalition To Preserve Reggae in NY.
Nov 1. Buju Banton Trial delayed until February.
Nov 2. Release of Ed Robinson's "Our Heroes". Paying tribute to the elders in the business who paved the way for today's artists.
Nov 3. Sonia Pottinger, Jamaica's first female producer passed on.
Nov 10. Buju Banton out on bail.
Nov 11. Mavado and Vybz Kartel spent the night behind bars.
Nov 12. Gregory Isaacs body arrives in Jamaica.
Nov 13. Richie Stevens on NBC Morning Show.
Nov 19. Zebra sentenced to 30 years in prison for carnal abuse and buggery.
Nov 24. Judge Denies Buju Banton's Request To Perform At live Concert on Decemeber 26.
Nov 28. Gyptian won best reggae award (Soul Train Awards)
Dec 1. 2010 54th Annual Grammy Awards - Best Reggae Album Nominees
- Before the Dawn - Buju Banton
- Revelation - Lee “Scratch” Perry
- Made In Jamaica - Bob Sinclar And Sly & Robbie
- Isaacs Meets Isaac - Gregory Isaacs & King Isaac
- An Acoustic Tribute To Peter Tosh - Andrew Tosh
Dec 2. Judge gives Buju Banton the go ahead to perform at concert Jan 16 in Florida.
Dec 4. Gyptian dehydrated from hectic tour.
Dec 13. Zola Burse, (Tour Manager) passed on.
Dec 15. International Reggae singer Buju Banton now under house arrest at his Tamarac, Florida home.
Dec 26. Sting is a flop.
Dec 26. Police raid Vybz Kartel show that was supposed to be a celebration of the Gaza Crew turning their back on Sting.
Dec New Organization formed in Jamaica - Protest Now And Save Reggae (PNASR)
Dec In September Mr. Vegas changes management...it is said that this month he has changed his manager once again.
Dec 31. Vybz Kartel's "Gaza 2.0" album was a strong hold in that it sold 6000 units (VP Distribution)
Friday, December 31, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
STING 2010
DESPITE THE POOR TURN OUT STING 2010 NIGHT BELONGED TO LADY SAW AND SIZZLA.
-A RUN DOWN OF THE SHOW-
BOUNTY KILLER LEFT WITHOUT PERFORMING. SOME SAID MONEY ISSUES, AS PROMOTER DID NOT COME UP WITH THE BALANCE.
CLASH THAT WAS HYPED UP WITH KIPRICH AND AIDONAI . DID NOT TAKE PLACE. AIDONIA'S MANAGMENT AND TEAM BACKED OUT OF SAID NEGOTIATIONS.
NO PERFORMANCE FROM BABY CHAM.
NEW ACTS WHO STOOD OUT: APACHE CHIEF, FOOD KARTEL, SARGE AND TANTO BLACKS.
ACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCES: KHAGO AND I-OCTANE.
WEAK PERFORMANCES: GYPTIAN. THE COLLABORATION WITH BEENIE-MAN, KIPRICH AND ASSASSIN.
STUNG WITH STING 2010 BOO'S: GYPTIAN AND LISA HYPE
CATEGORIES ADVERTISED:
The 13 Warriors -- I-Octane, Khago, Etana, Chuck Fenda, Gyptian, Sizzla, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Richie Spice, Agent Sasco (Assassin), Lady Saw, Aidonia, and Kip Rich.
The Bad Girls segment Lisa Hyper, Ce'Cile, D'Angel, Ikaya, Face, Pamputae and Tifa.
The Sting Commentators, known for their "laugh out loud" humour, Twin of Twins, Food Kartel, Tanto Blacks and Apache and Sarge
Spin the discs - DJs Sunshine, Bambino and Liquid
The Spotlight segment Blaze, Nesbeth, Zamunda, Singer Jah, Floyd West, Cush Hunta, Natural Black and Peas Head
The Starlight segment Mr Banging, Sophia Squire and Floyd West
A special secret performer is slated to hit the stage at around 11:45 p.m
-A RUN DOWN OF THE SHOW-
BOUNTY KILLER LEFT WITHOUT PERFORMING. SOME SAID MONEY ISSUES, AS PROMOTER DID NOT COME UP WITH THE BALANCE.
CLASH THAT WAS HYPED UP WITH KIPRICH AND AIDONAI . DID NOT TAKE PLACE. AIDONIA'S MANAGMENT AND TEAM BACKED OUT OF SAID NEGOTIATIONS.
NO PERFORMANCE FROM BABY CHAM.
NEW ACTS WHO STOOD OUT: APACHE CHIEF, FOOD KARTEL, SARGE AND TANTO BLACKS.
ACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCES: KHAGO AND I-OCTANE.
WEAK PERFORMANCES: GYPTIAN. THE COLLABORATION WITH BEENIE-MAN, KIPRICH AND ASSASSIN.
STUNG WITH STING 2010 BOO'S: GYPTIAN AND LISA HYPE
CATEGORIES ADVERTISED:
The 13 Warriors -- I-Octane, Khago, Etana, Chuck Fenda, Gyptian, Sizzla, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Richie Spice, Agent Sasco (Assassin), Lady Saw, Aidonia, and Kip Rich.
The Bad Girls segment Lisa Hyper, Ce'Cile, D'Angel, Ikaya, Face, Pamputae and Tifa.
The Sting Commentators, known for their "laugh out loud" humour, Twin of Twins, Food Kartel, Tanto Blacks and Apache and Sarge
Spin the discs - DJs Sunshine, Bambino and Liquid
The Spotlight segment Blaze, Nesbeth, Zamunda, Singer Jah, Floyd West, Cush Hunta, Natural Black and Peas Head
The Starlight segment Mr Banging, Sophia Squire and Floyd West
A special secret performer is slated to hit the stage at around 11:45 p.m
Friday, December 24, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
BOB MARLEY'S GRANDDAUGHTER DOES NOT BELIEVE CAUSE OF DEATH STORY
The 25-year-old, who lives in Kingston, Jamaica, was in the United Kingdom filming a documentary on Rastafari. She told The Voice: "Somebody killed him. Look at history, it shows us what they do to our leaders. He was a healthy man who exercised regularly. I would love to believe that he died of natural causes, but history won't allow me to. I believe he was poisoned."
Saturday, December 18, 2010
STRICTLY THE BEST VOL.42
Strictly the Best Vol. 42 features new & current 'singer's hits' focusing on the smoother side of the reggae scene. The STB series is known for featuring the newest hits first, and this year is no exception. Top talent, big hits, distinctive packaging and targeted marketing make this series a Holiday staple for reggae fans.
1 UNCONDITIONAL LOVE - JAH CURE FEAT. PHYLISSA
2 LOVE IS - COURTNEY JOHN
3 IN THE LIVING YEARS - STEVIE FACE
4 DARK SKIN GIRL - ROMAIN GIRL
5 SUPERMAN - TARRUS RILEY
6 I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS - TESSANNE
7 COME BACK TO BED - GRAMPS MORGAN
8 BABY COME TO ME - FIONA & STEVIE FACE
9 MY PROMISE - ANDY LIVINGSTON
10 YOU ARE ME - ALAINE
11 OUR HEROES - ED ROBINSON
12 IF YOU DON'T KNOW ME BY NOW - GEORGE NOOKS
13 BUTTERFLIES - GAPPY RANKS
14 SO MUCH IN LOVE - GYPTIAN
15 FEEL GOOD ALL OVER - SANCHEZ
16 A BEER AND A GIRL - MARCIA GRIFFITHS
THE NEW YORK TOP 30 REGGAE CHART & TOP 20 REGGAE ALBUMS/CD's12/15/10
THE NEW YORK TOP 30 REGGAE CHART 12/15/10
TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR
1 3 11 INNOCENT (1) BUJU BANTON GARGAMEL #1
2 4 11 African Queen Sadiki Joe Fraser #2
3 1 15 For Your Eyes Only (3) Shaggy/Alaine K-Licious #1
4 5 9 Anything You Want Mary J Blige/Busta Rhymes/Gyptian Matriarch #4
5 7 9 Rescue Me Duane Stephenson/Gramps Morgan VP #5
6 8 8 Back Downtown Anthony Cruz Shan Shan/Nowtime Sound #6
7 2 13 Keeping It Real Beres Hammond Heavy Beat #2
8 10 7 If I Ever Wayne Wonder Singso #8
9 9 9 Nah Sell Out Khago Seanizzle #9
10 6 15 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #2
11 13 7 Birth Place Vybrant Major Links #11
12 14 6 Love Is Courtney John Joe Fraser #12
13 16 6 Nah Mash It Up Binghi Fiya Binghi Princess Muzik #13
14 17 6 How Can You Mend A Broken Heart Lenn Hammond Boot Camp #14
15 11 12 Times Like These Queen Ifrica 2 Hard Music #6
16 18 4 Nah Let Go Gyptian VP #16
17 12 19 Our Heroes (4) Ed Robinson E2 Recordings #1
18 21 4 Bad News Tony Anthony Phylani Music #18
19 23 4 Stronger Baby Cham/Michael Rose/Bounty Killer Madhouse #19
20 15 16 I'm OK Beenie Man Seanizzle #2
21 24 3 Just A Little Loving Rolhensha/Gyptian No Doubt #21
22 25 3 Torn Tony Anthony Phylani Music #22
23 20 17 Blessed Eljai/Capleton Jah Mix Entertainment #5
24 27 3 Sweet Jamaica Mr. Vegas/Shaggy/Jose Wales Clifford Ray Music #24
25 28 2 If You Think You Are Lonely Now Steele Mobs #25
26 29 2 Lovers Rock Sophia Brown Music Mecka Records #26
27 19 13 Drinking Rum & Red Bull Future Fambo/Beenie Man Seanizzle #9
28 30 2 Feel Up Natalie Storm Prodigal Music #28
29 - 1 Ali Ali Ho Everton Blender Joe Fraser #29
30 - 1 If I Follow My Heart Fiona JasFar #30
NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://ustream.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)
THE NEW YORK TOP 20 REGGAE ALBUMS/CD's 12/15/10
TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 1 12 BEFORE THE DAWN (6) BUJU BANTON GARGAMEL
2 2 13 Reggae Evolution Richie Stevens Pot Of Gold
3 3 12 Black Gold Duane Stephenson VP
4 4 10 Lifeline Sadiki Joe Fraser/VP
5 5 7 Million Chance Tony Anthony Phylani Music
6 9 2 Strictly The Best 42 Various Artists VP
7 7 4 My Way Lady Saw Diva Records
8 8 6 Reggae Legends: Jose Wales Greensleeves
9 12 2 The Crown Prince Of Reggae Dennis Brown 17North Street
10 6 6 Hi Grade Ganja Anthems 3 Various Artists Greensleeves
11 10 14 R&B Hits Reggae Style Vol.4 Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
12 11 17 United States Of Africa (4) Luciano VP
13 17 2 Strictly The Best 43 Various Artists VP
14 13 15 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves
15 - 1 Yesterday Today Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
16 14 21 Hold You Gyptian VP
17 16 23 Reggae Gold 2010 (7) Various Artists VP
18 18 27 Romain Virgo Romain Virgo VP
19 15 20 Bobo Revolution Various Artists Greensleeves
20 20 24 I-Ternal Fire Capleton VP
NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://ustream.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)
TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR
1 3 11 INNOCENT (1) BUJU BANTON GARGAMEL #1
2 4 11 African Queen Sadiki Joe Fraser #2
3 1 15 For Your Eyes Only (3) Shaggy/Alaine K-Licious #1
4 5 9 Anything You Want Mary J Blige/Busta Rhymes/Gyptian Matriarch #4
5 7 9 Rescue Me Duane Stephenson/Gramps Morgan VP #5
6 8 8 Back Downtown Anthony Cruz Shan Shan/Nowtime Sound #6
7 2 13 Keeping It Real Beres Hammond Heavy Beat #2
8 10 7 If I Ever Wayne Wonder Singso #8
9 9 9 Nah Sell Out Khago Seanizzle #9
10 6 15 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #2
11 13 7 Birth Place Vybrant Major Links #11
12 14 6 Love Is Courtney John Joe Fraser #12
13 16 6 Nah Mash It Up Binghi Fiya Binghi Princess Muzik #13
14 17 6 How Can You Mend A Broken Heart Lenn Hammond Boot Camp #14
15 11 12 Times Like These Queen Ifrica 2 Hard Music #6
16 18 4 Nah Let Go Gyptian VP #16
17 12 19 Our Heroes (4) Ed Robinson E2 Recordings #1
18 21 4 Bad News Tony Anthony Phylani Music #18
19 23 4 Stronger Baby Cham/Michael Rose/Bounty Killer Madhouse #19
20 15 16 I'm OK Beenie Man Seanizzle #2
21 24 3 Just A Little Loving Rolhensha/Gyptian No Doubt #21
22 25 3 Torn Tony Anthony Phylani Music #22
23 20 17 Blessed Eljai/Capleton Jah Mix Entertainment #5
24 27 3 Sweet Jamaica Mr. Vegas/Shaggy/Jose Wales Clifford Ray Music #24
25 28 2 If You Think You Are Lonely Now Steele Mobs #25
26 29 2 Lovers Rock Sophia Brown Music Mecka Records #26
27 19 13 Drinking Rum & Red Bull Future Fambo/Beenie Man Seanizzle #9
28 30 2 Feel Up Natalie Storm Prodigal Music #28
29 - 1 Ali Ali Ho Everton Blender Joe Fraser #29
30 - 1 If I Follow My Heart Fiona JasFar #30
NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://ustream.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)
THE NEW YORK TOP 20 REGGAE ALBUMS/CD's 12/15/10
TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 1 12 BEFORE THE DAWN (6) BUJU BANTON GARGAMEL
2 2 13 Reggae Evolution Richie Stevens Pot Of Gold
3 3 12 Black Gold Duane Stephenson VP
4 4 10 Lifeline Sadiki Joe Fraser/VP
5 5 7 Million Chance Tony Anthony Phylani Music
6 9 2 Strictly The Best 42 Various Artists VP
7 7 4 My Way Lady Saw Diva Records
8 8 6 Reggae Legends: Jose Wales Greensleeves
9 12 2 The Crown Prince Of Reggae Dennis Brown 17North Street
10 6 6 Hi Grade Ganja Anthems 3 Various Artists Greensleeves
11 10 14 R&B Hits Reggae Style Vol.4 Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
12 11 17 United States Of Africa (4) Luciano VP
13 17 2 Strictly The Best 43 Various Artists VP
14 13 15 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves
15 - 1 Yesterday Today Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
16 14 21 Hold You Gyptian VP
17 16 23 Reggae Gold 2010 (7) Various Artists VP
18 18 27 Romain Virgo Romain Virgo VP
19 15 20 Bobo Revolution Various Artists Greensleeves
20 20 24 I-Ternal Fire Capleton VP
NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://ustream.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)
Sunday, December 5, 2010
JUNIE RANKS IS TAKING BACK THE DANCEHALL
Dec. 5, 2010 ...New York: Junie Ranks made her mark in the dance hall years ago. After recording her first single “Counteraction” for Techniques on the stalag riddim, she gained many hit singles like “Gimmie Di Buddy”, “ Cry Fe Me Boops”, “Big and Ready” and “Dibby Dibby Man”. During the days of real dancehall music she was one of the top female dee-jays and received the Father Bins award for Female Dee Jay of the Year in 1989.
Junie has recorded for some of the top producers in the business such as King Jammys, Steelie, Bunny Lee, Patrick Roberts, Black Scorpio and the late King Tubbys. She also collaborated with Penthouse records on several occasions at the end of the 80s.
Recently she went back into the studio with Brooklyn based reggae singer, songwriter and producer Ed Robinson at E2 Recordings, Inc., a/k/a E2 Studios to record her new song titled "Bring Back The Love".
R1: Why haven't we seen much of you on the music scene?
JR: The dancehall music that was coming out was no longer challenging to me. I moved out of New York, went back to school, work and lived my life outside of the music.
R1: Did your heart or inner voice ever bother you about going back into music?
JR: Many times. So did fellow artists, producers and fans. They would not allow me to forget music and constantly nagged me to get back into it.
R1: What's your take on the music and the music business today?
JR: I am disgusted by what I am reading, seeing and hearing. I also detest the disrespect for the women and veterans in this business. I want to see change.
R1: What was the breaking point for your return?
JR: For a long time now, I wanted to pen lyrics to what was and is happening in our music today. Then finally, my inspiration to write "Bring Back The Love" and go into the studio to record it was brought upon by the song "Our Heroes" by Ed Robinson. I wanted to write how I and many of my fans felt back then and now. "Bring Back The Love" is a tribute to the days of real dancehall music and the artists who gave dancehall fans what they wanted, which was great music/lyrics and to have a nice time. I am confident that all real Reggae/Dancehall lovers will be able to reminisce, feel, love and enjoy "Bring Back The Love" when they listen to it because in these times we need just that.
R1: When will the single be available?
JR: The single will be available in two weeks.
R1: What would you like to say to your fans, music lovers and the youth?
JR: First to my fans. Thanks for your support and encouragement throughout the years and I do hope you all enjoy this song. I look forward to your continued support and honesty. To music lovers, please continue to support real music and buy the real thing, no boot leg. The Youth, eduction, education, education I cannot say it enough.
Junie Ranks will be at the Bee Hive Lounge, 990 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY making a guest appearance for Caribbean Billboard Magazine's 17th Anniversary celebration on Wednesday, December 8, 2010. That same night she will be filming her video.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
GREGORY ISAACS FOUNDATION
The Cool Ruler, the late Gregory Isaacs is gone but will never be forgotten. A foundation to assist charitable organisations is in the making in honour of late reggae crooner, Gregory Isaacs.
Isaacs widow June Isaacs last Friday handed over the offerings collected at the late reggae star funeral service on November 20, to the Walker’s Place of Safety for children in Jamaica.
The Cool Ruler got involved with this institution while he was alive to assist the children who have been indentified as being at risk.
The Walkers Place of Safety is a home for orphans, abandoned and mentally challenged children and was founded in 1972 by the late Ivy Walker.
JUNIOR GONG IN TRINIDAD
Grammy Award-winner and son of reggae-icon the Hon. Robert Nesta Marley, Damian "Junior Gong" Marley, arrived in Trinidad yesterday for tonight's "Evolution of Sound" concert, scheduled to take place at the Hasely Crawford Stadium.
Marley said, "We're happy to be back in Trinidad and looking forward to the show tomorrow (today) for sure."
US rapper, Nasir "Nas" Jones, had cleared customs before Marley and his party and left the airport for the hotel. The third headline act, Jamaican singer Siccature "Jah Cure" Alcock, arrived in Trinidad on Thursday.
Marley, Alcock and chutney soca monarch, Ravi B, are scheduled to receive awards for their contributions to Caribbean culture from the promoters of this event and designated Members of Parliament at tonight's concert, which is expected to start around 9 p.m.
THE NEW YORK CHARTS
THE NEW YORK TOP 30 REGGAE CHART 12/1/10
TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR
1 1 13 FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (2) SHAGGY/ALAINE K-LICIOUS #1
2 3 11 Keeping It Real Beres Hammond Heavy Beat #2
3 4 9 Innocent Buju Banton Gargamel #3
4 2 13 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #2
5 8 9 African Queen Sadiki Joe Fraser #5
6 6 10 Times Like These Queen Ifrica 2 Hard Music #6
7 10 7 Anything You Want Mary J Blige/Busta Rhymes/Gyptian Matriarch #7
8 5 17 Our Heroes (4) Ed Robinson E2 Recordings #1
9 13 7 Rescue Me Duane Stephenson/Gramps Morgan VP #9
10 14 7 Nah Sell Out Khago Seanizzle #10
11 7 14 I'm OK Beenie Man Sanizzle #2
12 15 6 Back Downtown Anthony Cruz Shan Shan #12
13 16 5 If I Ever Wayne Wonder Singso #13
14 9 11 Drinking Rum & Red Bull Future Fambo/Beenie Man Seanizzle #9
15 18 5 Birth Place Vybrant Major Links #15
16 12 15 Blessed Eljai/Capleton Jah Mix Entertainment #5
17 19 4 Love Is Courtney John Joe Fraser #17
18 11 10 Something's Gotta Give Assassin aka Agent Sasco 2 Hard Music #11
19 21 4 Nuh Mash It Up Binghi Fiya Binghi Princess Muzik #19
20 24 4 How Can You Mend A Broken Heart Lenn Hammond Boot Camp #20
21 17 21 Thank You For Loving Me (2) Stevie Face Penthouse #1
22 26 2 Nah Let Go Gyptian VP #22
23 20 21 We Shall Find A Way Hezron Tad's #3
24 27 2 Bad News Tony Anthony Phylani Music #24
25 22 22 Color Of Love Richie Stevens Penthouse #2
26 29 2 Stronger Baby Cham/Michael Rose/Bounty Killer Madhouse #26
27 - 1 Just A Little Loving Rolhensha/Gyptian No Doubt #27
28 - 1 Torn Tony Anthony Phylani Music #28
29 23 18 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves #5
30 - 1 Sweet Jamaica Mr. Vegas/Shaggy/Jose Wales Clifford Ray Music #30
NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)
THE NEW YORK TOP 20 REGGAE ALBUMS/CD's 12/1/10
TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 1 10 BEFORE THE DAWN (4) BUJU BANTON GARGAMEL
2 2 11 Reggae Evolution Richie Stevens Pot Of Gold
3 3 10 Black Gold Duane Stephenson VP
4 4 8 Lifeline Sadiki Joe Fraser/VP
5 5 5 Million Chance Tony Anthony Phylani Music
6 8 4 Hi Grade Ganja Anthems 3 Various Artists Greensleeves
7 6 12 R&B Hits Reggae Style Vol.4 Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
8 11 2 My Way Lady Saw Diva Records
9 12 4 Reggae Legends: Jose Wales Greensleeves
10 7 15 United States Of Africa (4) Luciano VP
11 9 18 Bobo Revolution Various Artists Greensleeves
12 10 13 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves
13 13 21 Reggae Gold 2010 (7) Various Artists VP
14 14 19 Hold You Gyptian VP
15 19 25 Romain Virgo Romain Virgo VP
16 15 17 Ladies Night Sweet Tea Checkmate
17 17 20 The Best Of Ernie Smith Ernie Smith 17 North Parade
18 18 22 I-Ternal Fire Capleton VP
19 16 14 Herbalist Chezidek Tad's
20 20 22 The Hit List Vol.2 Various Artists Tad's
NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)
TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR
1 1 13 FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (2) SHAGGY/ALAINE K-LICIOUS #1
2 3 11 Keeping It Real Beres Hammond Heavy Beat #2
3 4 9 Innocent Buju Banton Gargamel #3
4 2 13 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #2
5 8 9 African Queen Sadiki Joe Fraser #5
6 6 10 Times Like These Queen Ifrica 2 Hard Music #6
7 10 7 Anything You Want Mary J Blige/Busta Rhymes/Gyptian Matriarch #7
8 5 17 Our Heroes (4) Ed Robinson E2 Recordings #1
9 13 7 Rescue Me Duane Stephenson/Gramps Morgan VP #9
10 14 7 Nah Sell Out Khago Seanizzle #10
11 7 14 I'm OK Beenie Man Sanizzle #2
12 15 6 Back Downtown Anthony Cruz Shan Shan #12
13 16 5 If I Ever Wayne Wonder Singso #13
14 9 11 Drinking Rum & Red Bull Future Fambo/Beenie Man Seanizzle #9
15 18 5 Birth Place Vybrant Major Links #15
16 12 15 Blessed Eljai/Capleton Jah Mix Entertainment #5
17 19 4 Love Is Courtney John Joe Fraser #17
18 11 10 Something's Gotta Give Assassin aka Agent Sasco 2 Hard Music #11
19 21 4 Nuh Mash It Up Binghi Fiya Binghi Princess Muzik #19
20 24 4 How Can You Mend A Broken Heart Lenn Hammond Boot Camp #20
21 17 21 Thank You For Loving Me (2) Stevie Face Penthouse #1
22 26 2 Nah Let Go Gyptian VP #22
23 20 21 We Shall Find A Way Hezron Tad's #3
24 27 2 Bad News Tony Anthony Phylani Music #24
25 22 22 Color Of Love Richie Stevens Penthouse #2
26 29 2 Stronger Baby Cham/Michael Rose/Bounty Killer Madhouse #26
27 - 1 Just A Little Loving Rolhensha/Gyptian No Doubt #27
28 - 1 Torn Tony Anthony Phylani Music #28
29 23 18 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves #5
30 - 1 Sweet Jamaica Mr. Vegas/Shaggy/Jose Wales Clifford Ray Music #30
NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)
THE NEW YORK TOP 20 REGGAE ALBUMS/CD's 12/1/10
TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 1 10 BEFORE THE DAWN (4) BUJU BANTON GARGAMEL
2 2 11 Reggae Evolution Richie Stevens Pot Of Gold
3 3 10 Black Gold Duane Stephenson VP
4 4 8 Lifeline Sadiki Joe Fraser/VP
5 5 5 Million Chance Tony Anthony Phylani Music
6 8 4 Hi Grade Ganja Anthems 3 Various Artists Greensleeves
7 6 12 R&B Hits Reggae Style Vol.4 Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
8 11 2 My Way Lady Saw Diva Records
9 12 4 Reggae Legends: Jose Wales Greensleeves
10 7 15 United States Of Africa (4) Luciano VP
11 9 18 Bobo Revolution Various Artists Greensleeves
12 10 13 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves
13 13 21 Reggae Gold 2010 (7) Various Artists VP
14 14 19 Hold You Gyptian VP
15 19 25 Romain Virgo Romain Virgo VP
16 15 17 Ladies Night Sweet Tea Checkmate
17 17 20 The Best Of Ernie Smith Ernie Smith 17 North Parade
18 18 22 I-Ternal Fire Capleton VP
19 16 14 Herbalist Chezidek Tad's
20 20 22 The Hit List Vol.2 Various Artists Tad's
NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)
THE SOUTH FLORIDA CHARTS
THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES 12/3/10
TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR
1 1 11 FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (2) SHAGGY/ALAINE K-LICIOUS #1
2 2 11 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #2
3 4 10 Innocent Buju Banton Gargamel #3
4 5 9 African Queen Sadiki Joe Fraser #4
5 3 12 I'm OK (3) Beenie Man Seanizzle #1
6 9 7 Rescue Me Duane Stephenson/Gramps Morgan VP #6
7 7 8 Times Like These Queen Ifrica 2 Hard Music #7
8 6 14 Blessed Eljai/Capleton Jah Max Entertainment #4
9 10 7 Nuh Mash It Up Binghi Fiya Binghi Princess Muzik #9
10 11 7 Nah Sell Out Khago Seanizzle #10
11 8 8 Drinking Rum & Red Bull Future Fambo/Beenie Man Seanizzle #8
12 14 6 Anything You Want Mary J Blige/Busta Rhymes/Gyptian Matriarch #12
13 13 6 Back Downtown Anthony Cruz Shan Shan #13
14 15 5 Love Is Courtney John Joe Fraser #14
15 17 4 How Can You Mend A Broken Heart Lenn Hammond Boot Camp #15
16 19 4 If I Ever Wayne Wonder Singso #16
17 12 18 Keeping It Real Beres Hammond Heavy Beat #2
18 20 4 Birth Place Vybrant Major Links #18
19 22 2 Nah Let Go Gyptian VP #19
20 23 2 Stronger Baby Cham/Michael Rose/Bounty Killer Madhouse #20
21 16 21 We Shall Find A Way Hezron Tad's #3
22 25 2 Torn Tony Anthony Phylani Music #22
23 18 15 Put The Stereo On (4) Gappy Ranks Greensleeves #1
24 21 21 Thank You For Loving Me Stevie Face Penthouse #2
25 24 22 Color Of Love (2) Richie Stevens Penthouse #1
NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)
THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 15 ALBUMS/CD’s CHART 12/3/10
TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 1 10 REGGAE EVOLUTION (2) RICHIE STEVENS POT OF GOLD
2 2 8 Black Gold Duane Stephenson VP
3 3 8 Lifeline Sadiki Joe Fraser/VP
4 4 10 Before The Dawn (4) Buju Banton Gargamel
5 6 4 Hi Grade Ganja Anthems 3 Various Artists Greensleeves
6 5 12 R&B Hits Reggae Style Vol.4 Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
7 9 4 Reggae Legends: Jose Wales Greensleeves
8 8 15 Put The Stereo On (4) Gappy Ranks Greensleeves
9 7 15 United States Of Africa Luciano VP
10 12 3 My Way Lady Saw Diva Records
11 13 2 Million Chanc Tony Anthony Phylani Records
12 10 19 Hold Me Gyptian VP
13 11 13 Herbalist Chezidek Tad's
14 14 23 Reggae Gold 2010 (6) Various Artists VP
15 15 22 I-Ternal Fire Capleton VP
NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)
TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR
1 1 11 FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (2) SHAGGY/ALAINE K-LICIOUS #1
2 2 11 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #2
3 4 10 Innocent Buju Banton Gargamel #3
4 5 9 African Queen Sadiki Joe Fraser #4
5 3 12 I'm OK (3) Beenie Man Seanizzle #1
6 9 7 Rescue Me Duane Stephenson/Gramps Morgan VP #6
7 7 8 Times Like These Queen Ifrica 2 Hard Music #7
8 6 14 Blessed Eljai/Capleton Jah Max Entertainment #4
9 10 7 Nuh Mash It Up Binghi Fiya Binghi Princess Muzik #9
10 11 7 Nah Sell Out Khago Seanizzle #10
11 8 8 Drinking Rum & Red Bull Future Fambo/Beenie Man Seanizzle #8
12 14 6 Anything You Want Mary J Blige/Busta Rhymes/Gyptian Matriarch #12
13 13 6 Back Downtown Anthony Cruz Shan Shan #13
14 15 5 Love Is Courtney John Joe Fraser #14
15 17 4 How Can You Mend A Broken Heart Lenn Hammond Boot Camp #15
16 19 4 If I Ever Wayne Wonder Singso #16
17 12 18 Keeping It Real Beres Hammond Heavy Beat #2
18 20 4 Birth Place Vybrant Major Links #18
19 22 2 Nah Let Go Gyptian VP #19
20 23 2 Stronger Baby Cham/Michael Rose/Bounty Killer Madhouse #20
21 16 21 We Shall Find A Way Hezron Tad's #3
22 25 2 Torn Tony Anthony Phylani Music #22
23 18 15 Put The Stereo On (4) Gappy Ranks Greensleeves #1
24 21 21 Thank You For Loving Me Stevie Face Penthouse #2
25 24 22 Color Of Love (2) Richie Stevens Penthouse #1
NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)
THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 15 ALBUMS/CD’s CHART 12/3/10
TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 1 10 REGGAE EVOLUTION (2) RICHIE STEVENS POT OF GOLD
2 2 8 Black Gold Duane Stephenson VP
3 3 8 Lifeline Sadiki Joe Fraser/VP
4 4 10 Before The Dawn (4) Buju Banton Gargamel
5 6 4 Hi Grade Ganja Anthems 3 Various Artists Greensleeves
6 5 12 R&B Hits Reggae Style Vol.4 Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
7 9 4 Reggae Legends: Jose Wales Greensleeves
8 8 15 Put The Stereo On (4) Gappy Ranks Greensleeves
9 7 15 United States Of Africa Luciano VP
10 12 3 My Way Lady Saw Diva Records
11 13 2 Million Chanc Tony Anthony Phylani Records
12 10 19 Hold Me Gyptian VP
13 11 13 Herbalist Chezidek Tad's
14 14 23 Reggae Gold 2010 (6) Various Artists VP
15 15 22 I-Ternal Fire Capleton VP
NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://E2onair.com http://Reggae4us.com http://ReggaeSpin.com http://VibeOneRadio.com
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is collected from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include, Tony Ryan’s Records, WVIP 93.5fm, VibeOneRadio104.5fm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long at the No.1 spot. TW/This Week, LW/Last Week, WOC/Weeks On Chart,
RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached.
The New York Top 30 Reggae Chart is counted down by Clinton Lindsay on Fridays @ 2:00pm, on all mentioned networks including WATB 1420am and WGFS 1430am, Atlanta. Portions can be heard on the following stations: KISS 100fm w/David Rodigan, London, WHUR 96.3fm w/John Blake,Washington DC, KKUP 91.5fm w/Robert Rankin, San Francisco, WRFG 89.3fm w/Jason Walker, Atlanta, WHPK 88.5fm w/Microphone Bill, Chicago, WESU 88.1fm w/Donovan Longmore, Hartford, WZBC 90.3fm w/Robin, Boston, KXLU 89.9fm w/Junior Francis, Los Angeles. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2010)
GYPTIAN SEVERELY DEHYDRATED FROM HECTIC TOUR
The following release was issued by the management team of leading dancehall/reggae singjay, Gyptian, this morning:
Because of all the rumors and questions that have been floating around the health of Reggae Star Gyptian, Jus1 production is issuing this Press Release with a statement from Gyptian.
Windel (Gyptian) Edwards has recently completed a hectic 60 day tour of Europe and Africa. Yesterday he was diagnosed as being severely dehydrated.
After winning the British MOBO award, the US Soul train award, and getting his latest hit single “Nah Let Go” added into rotation on several major stations worldwide, there was a surge in promotional and PR work that had to be incorporated into the tour.
Gyptian completed his last show in Tanzania, Africa and returned to NYC earlier this week to do 2 shows for which he was scheduled. Gyptian indicated that he was feeling faint and he was taken to a NYC hospital where he was diagnosed as being dehydrated; a decision was made to cancel the 2 shows, but he insisted on completing his obligations for the sake of his fans.
Upon completion of his last performance on Thursday night [December 2], he again indicated feeling faint with severe stomach cramps and was rushed to the emergency room in NYC. the Doctor prescribed some medication and instructed him again to rest and rehydrate as he was now severely dehydrated.
A decision was then made by his management team that in the best interest of the artist, and against his will, he will be returning home to consult with his personal physician and dietitian. He will then rest for a few days, so that he can return to work in peak health and continue to take his music to his fans all over the world.
Gyptian wants his fans to understand that in order to achieve the level of success his fans have given him, it requires him to keep up a certain work etiquette that will sometimes pushes the boundaries of his physical health because he appreciates his fans and hates to disappoint them.
“To my fans in Barbados, I apologize profusely and I am currently renegotiating a date with the promoters to complete my obligations and please my fans. There is no Gyptian without my fans and I am very grateful for all the concern that has been shown but I assure everyone that I will be back to work for all of you as soon as I am back in peak form because as me seh, Me Nah Let Go.”
Friday, December 3, 2010
BUJU TO PERFORM IN MIAMI JANUARY 16TH
Buju Banton won an appeal against an order which denied him the right to perform at a concert in Miami.
On November 23, Buju had applied for permission to perform at the concert but his motion was dismissed by United States Judge Anthony Porcelli on the grounds that he was a flight risk.
However, on Wednesday Judge James Moody cited that the issue had been already addressed when Buju was released on bail in October.
The concert 'Before The Dawn' will be held at the Bay Front Ampitheatre in downtown, Miami.
GRAMMY REGGAE NOMINEES
Best Reggae Album
Vocal or Instrumental.
Before The Dawn
Buju Banton
[Gargamel Music, Inc.]
Isaacs Meets Isaac
Gregory Isaacs & King Isaac
[King Isaac Music]
Revelation
Lee "Scratch" Perry
[Megawave Records]
Made In Jamaica
Bob Sinclair And Sly & Robbie
[Yellow Productions/Universal Music France]
One Pop Reggae +
Sly & Robbie And The Family Taxi
[Phase One Communications/Taxi Records]
Legacy An Acoustic Tribute To Peter Tosh
Andrew Tosh
[Box10/Tuff Gong]
Vocal or Instrumental.
Before The Dawn
Buju Banton
[Gargamel Music, Inc.]
Isaacs Meets Isaac
Gregory Isaacs & King Isaac
[King Isaac Music]
Revelation
Lee "Scratch" Perry
[Megawave Records]
Made In Jamaica
Bob Sinclair And Sly & Robbie
[Yellow Productions/Universal Music France]
One Pop Reggae +
Sly & Robbie And The Family Taxi
[Phase One Communications/Taxi Records]
Legacy An Acoustic Tribute To Peter Tosh
Andrew Tosh
[Box10/Tuff Gong]
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