Michelle Arthurton on Autism

Karen White-Garricks
Michelle Arthurton, on behalf of the entire staff at "The Jamaica Sunshine" with Princess K; we salute you as the celebrity of the day. Your inner strength and love has proven that EJ was born to the right mother. Please keep us informed as to any new information on Autism that can help others.

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The dynamic Michelle Arthurton

REPOST - eliteBUZZ



In another of our “Powerful Women” series, eliteBUZZ this week features the dynamic Michelle Arthurton.

Michelle Arthurtorn, like Diana Ross, deserves to be referred to as “Miss Michelle Arthurton”, as she has earned the reputation of being a pillar in the music industry with over fifteen (15) unbroken years in the sector.

Based in New York, Miss Arthurton is making her mark in reggae music throughout the Caribbean Diaspora. She presently has numerous responsibilities, wearing many hats in the industry. These responsibilities include, but not limited to; (1) President of E2 Recording, (2) an avid advocate for Autism awareness, (3) a voting member of the internationally acclaimed Grammy’s/National Academy of Recording Arts and Science, (4) Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide (member), (5) Reggae A.M.P.P.S (Artists, Musicians, Producers, Promoters & Songwriters), (6) Universal Music Benefit for Orphans around the world and (7) broadcast journalist.

A native of St. Kitts, who grew up in England and Switzerland, Ms. Arthurton completed her studies at St. Kitts Business College. She began her legal career in St. Thomas while working for the Honorable Judge Brenda Hollar when her duties began to turn from administrative to legal research. Once her interest was piqued, Michelle furthered her studies with a Paralegal specialization and BA in English and Literature at the University of the Virgin Islands. She also completed her studies in Music Business (Music Specialist) at Berklee College of Music.


From L-R: Queen Ifrica, Ed Robinson and The Dynamic Michelle Arthurton

With a love for the industry and her impressive qualifications, she initiated MEA Productions, a concert promotions company that also deals with booking artistes, music publishing, artiste royalties and copyrights.

Ms. Arthurton had been freelancing as a fashion model on the runways of St. Thomas as well as in television and print advertising in her spare time, she had developed a keen awareness of the specialized needs of performance artists. This experience would prove to be invaluable as she began to develop her expertise and clientele.

In 1994 Michelle’s background led her to a position as an on-air personality for the radio station WSTA. While there she interviewed international recording artists and further deepened her knowledge and access to industry insiders. The new millennium brought new frontiers for Ms. Arthurton with her relocation to the United States in 2000. She continued to work in the legal arena while maintaining a strong presence in the Caribbean music industry. As a member of B.E.S.L.A, the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association, she made even bigger inroads. She met the late Johnny Cochran through this affiliation and subsequently became his personal liaison when he was in St. Thomas.

In 2003, her zeal and love for reggae music influenced her to start E2Recordings Inc. which has several subsidiaries: E2Recordings, E2 Studios, E2 Onair, E2Onair Radio (February 2010), E2 Bookings and Le 2 Music Publishing. She is also the only female to sit on the board of the Caribbean American Cultural Caucus, which is a testament to her dedicated to the growth of the entertainment industry across the Caribbean and other regions.

Miss Arthurton has been asked about her involvement with the Grammy’s as a voting member. Humbly she has always explained that to be a voting member at the Grammy’s in the Reggae Category is something she takes seriously, because she believes those who are voting in the reggae category needs to clearly understand the genre; and that, to her, is where she’s needed.

Music aside, eliteBUZZ mentioned earlier that Miss Arthurton is an activist in Austism related initiatives; her son, EJ was born autistic, and Ms. Arthurton felt that there was more to be done for children who suffer from that which is seen as a challenge to many. She did much research on Autism and has made it a primary focus among her other professional endeavors. Under her leadership, E2onair radio has been mandated to air commercials, as well as explain fully, dealing with an Autistic child through radio interviews and writings. She explained that her advocacy will be accelerated soon, as she has various plans in the pipeline to raise awareness.

eliteBUZZ salutes Miss Michelle Arthurton. Next week we will once again highlight another “Powerful Woman” in New York, it may just be you or someone you know.

JUDITH KITSON, RADIO HOST ON E2ONAIR.COM

JUDITH KITSON on the RISE…
Females conquering New York
By: eliteBUZZ



The music industry for many years has been dominated by men. As a matter of fact, all aspects of the industry contributed to the grandeur of the male ego. Over the past decade however, a few females have been making their mark in the industry, adding needed flavor to the force we call “music”.

Based in New York, Judith KITSON is carving her name in the Music Industry, from her sense of style to her unique way of conducting an interview, Judith Kitson is definitely on the rise.

eliteBUZZ had the privilege of speaking to Miss Kitson via the telephone earlier today after her interview with internationally acclaimed producer Jerry Wonda, which was aired on e2onair last night.

Judith KITSON has done and continues to tap into and be successful in a market that only few women survive in. When one think of Judith (aka DJ Judz), other PR Specialists such as Kathy Liautaud comes to mind, as along with being the host of “Eclectic” on e2onair, Judith is also breaking ground in Public Relations.

Judith has secured interviews with some of the greatest legends in the music industry, and though she hails from the island of Jamaica, she has not limited her creativity to reggae music. “Eclectic” has welcomed guests such as Tessanne Chin, Lady Saw, Marcia Griffiths, the SONIC man himself Jerry Wonda and budding PR Guru Kathy Liataud who is also another female creating waves in the music and entertainment industry.

Expect great things from Judith Kitson, eliteBUZZ will be keeping a watchful eye on her.

SHARON GORDON & CARLYLE MCKETTY

REPOSTED

Brooklyn reggae shows on Internet radio catch on fast with music fans

BY MIKE MCLAUGHLIN
DAILY NEWS WRITER




Tuesday, April 5th 2011, 7:24 PM
Gabel for News, Pearl


Sharon Gordon and Carlyle McKetty, hosts of reggae shows on Internet radio station, plan to expand airtime of popular programs.

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Two Flatbush reggae shows have exploded in popularity since debuting last year, prompting the hosts to respond with a huge expansion of programming on the Internet radio station.

The shows that caught fire since they hit the air last April are "Reggae Calling," a music program, and "Real Talk," a talk show about the reggae industry and Jamaican current events.

"These programs have taken off in a way that none of us expected," said Sharon Gordon, who hosts "Reggae Calling" and shares the mic with Carlyle McKetty on "Real Talk."

"We started this because we love the music," Gordon said. "Now we have this tremendous following."

The shows are a branch of the Coalition to Preserve Reggae Music, which Gordon and McKetty founded in 2005.

Their mission, they say, is "to preserve the art form and its traditional message of healing and unity," which they say is threatened by violent themes and graphic lyrics heard in the genre today.

"It's not a generational thing," McKetty said. "It's a values thing. There's always a struggle for the heart and soul of anything that's good."

They broadcast six hours of tunes and conversation per week from a studio at E2 Records on Nostrand Ave.

But they're moving into their own Ocean Ave. studio this month, where they'll increase the on-air time to 15 hours a week.

By the end of the year, they aim to broadcast 30 hours per week by bringing on more deejays and talk show hosts to cover topics like youth issues and the arts.

"People who listen tell us that they wished there was more of what we're doing," McKetty said. "There's a desire for more of what we do."

They book well-known guests like percussionist "Carrot" Jarrett from the roots reggae group Third World and Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-Flatbush).

The audience becomes an active part of the show by sending messages to the hosts in an Internet chat room.

"The show provides a comfortable atmosphere that allows many of its listeners the chance to interact with guests in a very real way," Clarke said.

Thousands of people listen to interviews and live performances through computers in places like New York, Jamaica and England, according to an E2 Records official.

"They've done a good job," said E2 Records partner Michelle Arthurton. "They're keeping the Jamaican and Caribbean community informed."

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DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011
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SALUTING WOMEN IN REGGAE/DANCEHALL MUSIC

Respect is due to these women because they are survivor's in a business that constantly rejects them. We salute you:

ALAINE
ALIBRA
ALTHEA & DONNA
ANGIE ANGEL
ANNETTE BRISSETT
AUDREY HALL
BARBARA JONES
BEVERLY KELSO (Background singer for Bob Marley & The Wailers)
BRICK AND LACE
CARLENE DAVIS
CARROLL THOMPSON
CECILE
CHA'MAINE
CHERINE ANDERSON
CHERRY GREEN
CHEVELLE FRANKLIN
COLLEEN STEWART
CYNTHIA SCHLOSS
D'ANGEL
DAWN PENN
DAZARIE
DEBRAOH GLASGOW
DELLA GRANT
DIANA KING
DOREEN SCHAEFFER
ENID CUMBERLAND
ETANA
FIONA
FOXY BROWN
FOXY BROWN
GRACE JONES
GINGER WILLIAMS
HORTENSE ELLIS
INDU
IVY QUEEN
JANET KAY
JEAN ADEBAMBOJ
JENNI B/JEN LIZA
JENNIFER LARA
JC LODGE
JUDY MOWATT
JOVI ROCKWELL
JUNIE RANKS
K VIBES
KAREN WHEELER
KEISHA MARTIN
KINGSTON LADIES
KIM HARRETT
LADY ANN
LADY G
LADY LEX
LADY SAW
LORNA BENNETT
LOUISA MARK
LOVELLA ELLIS
LUNA ANGEL
MACKA DIAMOND
MAKEDA
MARCIA ATKINS
MARCIA DAVIS
MARCIA GRIFFITHS
MARGEURITA
MARIJAH
MARVIA PROVIDENCE
MILLIE SMALL
MINX
MS DYNAMITE
MS. THING
NADINE SUTHERLAND
NATALIE STORM
NICKY TUCKER
NiiQQii Li
NINA SKY
PAM HALL
PATRA
PATSY TODD
PHIYLLIS DILLON
PUMA Black Uhuru, deceased
QUEEN IFRICA
RENNE
RITA MARLEY
SANDRA CROSS
SASHA
SENYA
SHARON LITTLE
SHEBA
SONGBIRD SIMONE GORDON - SHARON THIS ONE IS FOR U
SONIA LINDO
SUSAN CADOGAN
STACIOUS
SHARON FORRESTER
SHEILA HYLTON
SHE’S MA BETH MCGREGOR
SHELLY THUNDER
SIS MENNEN
SISTER CAROL
SISTER CHARMAINE
SISTER NANCY
SISTER NYANDA
SONIA POTTINGER
SONYA SPENCE
SOPHIA GEORGE
SYLVIA TELLA
TAMI CHIN
TANYA MULLINGS
TANYA STEPHENS
TESSANNE CHIN
TIFA
TIMBERLEE
TWIGGY
WINSOME BENJAMIN
WORLD A GIRL


To those coming, it is important to remember that people do not buy plastic and paper, they buy emotions. Lastly, you’ve gotta be business savvy, or else you get _ over.

Log on to www. E2onair.com this month as we pay tribute to women in reggae/dancehall.

PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE WOMEN BEHIND THE SCENES IN REGGAE/DANCEHALL

Another year we salute and pay tribute to the WOMEN in Reggae, past and present. These women are/were the backbone may it be in Management, Booking, Attorney, Music Executive, Producer, Photographer, Public Relations, Print Media, Radio etc.

We give thanks to all who are listed and not listed. Again, send in the names that I have missed or do not know about.

ALLYSON IONE
AMY WACTEL
ANDREA DAVIS
ANGELLA TOMLINSON
ANGIE GREAVES
ANNETTE BRISSET
ANNMARIE LEVI HIBBERT nee Philip
AVRIL FRANCIS
BARBARA BARBINO
BARBARA BLAKE HANNAH
BABSY GRANGE
BINTOU
BUNNY BRISSETT
CARLETTE DELEON
CAROL BERRY
CAROL DODD
CAROL SIMPSON
CARRIE MULLINGS
CASSIE (Hot 102 and Irie)
CASSANDRA GOINS
CATHERINE TOBIAS
CHRISTY BARBER
CHYNA LINDSEY
CLAUDETTE KEMP
CONNIE CAMPBELL
D'WISDOM
DANAE PEART
DEON MATTIS
DENISE BROWN
DENINE SMITH-CAMPBELL
DENOLYN CAROL
DIANA SMITH
DIANE ISSACHER
DIANE PODOLAK
DIANNE DALEY
DOLORES SISTA DEE
DONNA HOPE MARQUIS
DR. CAROLYN COOPER
ELAINE VALENTINE
ELENA OUMANO
ELISE KELLY
FLAIR LINDSEY
FRAN CHIN
GRACE VANRIEL
HUME JOHNSON
JACQUELINE BENNETT
JANET DAVIS
JOSANNE LEONARD
JUDITH KITSON
JUDY CACASSE
JUNE HESLOP
JUNE HUDSON, deceased
JUNIE STARR
KAREN MASON
KAY STARR
LADY B BLESS
LADY CHAM
LAUREN DRUMMOND
LESLIE PITTS
LEXY BROOKES
LISA CORTES
LLOYD JACKIE DAVIDSON
LUCIANA MANERI
MARIA & TERESA CASTELLUCCI
MARJORIE FLASH
MARVA THOMPSON
MAUREEN MUCTHISON
MAUREEN SHERIDAN
MAXINE GREAVES
MAXINE STOWE
MERVIS WALSH
MISHIBU DI RIDDEM QUEEN
MISS JACKSON (Sanchez)
NANCY DAVIS
NICOLE SHARPE
OLIVIA BABSY GRANGE
PAT BACCAS
PAT CHIN
PAT MCKAY
PAT MONTAGUE
PAT MESCHINO
PATRICE BARNES
PAULA PAGE
PAULA PORTER
PEGGY QUATTRO
PELE (Midem) - deceased
RAINE MARTIN
RAFIKA SOARIES
CEDELLA MARLEY
RITA MARLEY
ROSIE "PEPPY" PARKES
ROXANNE DIXON (Link Up Media)
SANDRA ALCOTT
SHARON BURKE
SHARON GORDON
SHERON HAMILTON-PEARSON
SHILO EVANS
SIMONE HARRIS
SISTER IGNATIUS
SISTER KUFUYNA
SISTER LOVELY
SLYVIA RHONE
SONIA POTTINGER (only female producer - deceased)
SUZANNE KARAM A/K/A
SUZIE Q
SYN DAWKINS
TANDRA LYTES JHAGROO
TANISHA SCOTT
TASZ SMITH
TRACII MCGREGOR
TULLAH CARTER
UNA MORGAN
VINETTE PRICE
VIOLET LAWRENCE
VIVIAN SCOTT-CHEW
VIVIEN GOLDMAN
VONNIE MCGWAN
YOLAN ZANDERS
YVONNE YOUNG

Thank youuuuuuuuuuu to you all who have helped bring this business to the forefront and remember Nothing worthwhile comes easily. Work, continuous work and hard work, is the only way to accomplish results that last.

Lastly, if this business is about anything, it’s about discipline and staying focused.

THE LATE DON TAYLOR - BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY: The late DON TAYLOR (1943-1999)

Ex- manager BOB MARLEY (1974 to 1979).
Don was the author of the tell all book Marley and Me (1994).
He passed on after heart surgery in Miami (1999).

BOB MARLEY COMMEMORATIVE COINS

February 6 is the birthday of the late Hon. Robert Nesta Marley. In honor of the Reggae ambassador, the Bank of Jamaica is placing Commemorative Gold Coins on the market for U$100.00/760.00.

Bob Marley 60th Birthday Commemorative Coin
-Metallic content: silver with gold plating U$100,00

Bob Marley 50th Birthday Commemorative Coin
-Metallic content: 22 carat gold U$760.00

For more information, contact the Bank of Jamaica 876-922-0750 ext 2109 or email: souvenir.coins@boj.org.jm

THE LATE BIM SHERMAN - BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

Roots singer/songwriter Bim Sherman known as reggae's sweetest voice, also known as Jarrett Tomlinson, Jarrett Vincent, Lloyd Vincent, J.L. Vincent, Bim Shieman, and Lloyd Tomlinson was born on the island of Jamaica in 1952.

Sherman is known as an unsung hero who struggled in Jamaica as a singer. He was known to have worked with producers Dudley Swabey, Prince Far I, Jah Lloyd aka Jah Lion and Jah Woosh. It is also said that his work were also self financed.

In the mid 70's Sherman moved to London and was affiliated with On-U Sound, New Age Steppers, Ari Up formerly of The Slits, Singer And Players with Congo Ashanti R and the late Prince Far-I, Dub Syndicate and Justice League of Zion.

Sherman's work was heavily influenced from all around world notable India. His classic 70s roots tunes were re-recorded in India alongside an orchestra in Bombay. This afforded him the opportunity to an entire new audience and fan base.
As Sherman and work started to emerge he was diagnosed with cancer. A few weeks later he passed on November 17 2000. So on this day the reggae fraternity should take time out to remember Reggae's Sweetest Voice the late Bim Sherman.


RELEASES

1979
Lovers Leap Showcase
197X
Love Forever
1981
35 Years From Alpha (Headley Benett & Bim Sherman)
1982
Across The Red Sea
In A Rub A Dub Style (Bim Sherman Meets Horace Andy And U Black)
War Of Words (Singers & Players Featuring Bim Sherman)
1984
Danger
Century
1986
Haunting Ground
1988
Ghetto Dub

COMPILATIONS
Crucial Cuts Vol 1 [1986-90]
Crucial Cuts Vol 2 [1979-84]
Love Forever [1974-79]
Rub-A-Dub [1975-79]
Taken Off [197X-8X]
The Need to Live [1981-95]
Tribulation [1974-79]


PRODUCTIONS
Bim Sherman - Crucial Cuts Vol 2 [1979-84]
Bim Sherman - Ghetto Dub [1988]
Bim Sherman - Haunting Ground [1986]
Bim Sherman - Love Forever [197X]
Bim Sherman - Lovers Leap Showcase [1979]
Bim Sherman - Tribulation [1974-79]
Bim Sherman & The Voluntary - Century [1984]
Various Artists - On-U Sound Present Reggae Archive Vol 1 [1977-81]

APPEARS ON
• 129 Beat Street Ja-Man Special
• 35 Years From Alpha
• A Party Of Dubbers & Toasters
• Classics Of 1975 Vol 1
• Disco Plates Collection Part 1
• Disco Plates Collection Part 2
• Down In A Tenement Yard
• Flashing Echo
• Foundation Steppers
• Golden Greats Vol 1
• Heavyweight 3
• In A Rub A Dub Style
• Living My Culture
• On-U Sound Present Reggae Archive Vol 1
• Punky Reggae Party
• Ready When You Dub
• Revenge Of The Underdog
• Revive Reggae Classics
• The Trojan Story Vol 1&2
• Tribulation
• Trojan 12" Box Set
• Trojan Creole Reggae Box Set
• Trojan Rockers Box Set
• Trojan Roots and Culture Box Set

ASA MUSICIAN VOCALS
Bim Sherman - Crucial Cuts Vol 2 [1979-84]
Bim Sherman - Haunting Ground [1986]
Bim Sherman - Lovers Leap Showcase [1979]
Bim Sherman - Taken Off [197X-8X]
Bim Sherman - The Need to Live [1981-95]
Bim Sherman - Tribulation [1974-79]
Bim Sherman & The Voluntary - Century [1984]
Bim Sherman Meets Horace Andy And U Black - In A Rub A Dub Style [1982]
Headley Benett & Bim Sherman - 35 Years From Alpha [1981]
New Age Steppers - Foundation Steppers [1982]
Singers & Players - Leaps And Bounds [1984]
Singers & Players Featuring Bim Sherman - War Of Words [1982]


BACKING VOCALS
New Age Steppers - Action Battefield [1981]

PAM HALL - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Pam Hall started her career in the seventies and became one of Jamaica's most productive, creative and resourceful female artists. Not only did she establish herself as a solo performer with broad recognition and appreciation in the U.K. and Japan, she is also one of reggae's most sought-after backing vocalists over the years.

About to Lose My Mind
Let Me Tell You, Boy!

And I Love Him
Missing You Baby

Archibald
Time for Love

Ball Control
Pam Hall ...
Bet You Don't Know

Because You Love Me
Magic [12 Tracks]

Because You Loved Me
Magic [18 Tracks]

Bet You Don't Know
Pam Hall ...
Bet You Don't Know

Children of the Night
Missing You Baby

Come on Home
Pam Hall ...
Magic [18 Tracks]

Come See About Mee
Missing You Baby

Come See About Me
R&B Hits Reggae Style

Corner Me
Time for Love

Crazy Boy
Pam Hall ...
Bet You Don't Know

Don't Be Despaired
Pam Hall
A Love Worth Fighting For

Don't Hurt Me
Cables & Friends Baby Why

Don't Know
Pam Hall
Bet You Don't Know

Ease My Soul
Pam Hall ...
Time for Love

Enough Is Enough
Pam Hall ...
Time for Love

Fell Like Making Love
Bet You Don't Know

Flex Right
Dwight, Pam Hall
Always Love You

Folly
Pam Hall ...
Dancehall Superhits, Vol. 3

Fusing and Fighting
Natty Queen Divas

Fussing & Fighting
Queens of Reggae

Have Mercy
P. Hall, D. Reid ...
Riddim Rider, Vol. 6: Expo Train


Heart of a Woman
Pam Hall
Reggae Hits, Vol. 26


Holding Hands
Pam Hall ...
Always Love You

Hot! Hot! Loving
Pam Hall ...
Bet You Don't Know

Humanity
Time for Love

I Admire You
Missing You Baby

I Am Strong
B. Hall ...
Renegade Reggae, Vol. 1

I Don't Wanna Cry
Pam Hall ...
Bet You Don't Know

I Know I Need to Be in Love
Magic [12 Tracks]

I Know My Love
Pam Hall ...
Missing You Baby

I Kown I Can
Cell Block Female Quarters

I Love Me Some Him
Bet You Don't Know

I Love to Now How You Love Me
Magic [18 Tracks]

I Was Born a Woman
Magic [18 Tracks]

I Will Always Love You
Number One Reggae Album

I Wish
Pam Hall ...
Time for Love

I Won't Stop Loving You
Pure Lovers, Vol. 4

I'll Always Love You
Always Love You

I'll Be There 4 U
P. Hall, D. Reid ...
I'll Be Lonely

I'll Make Love to You
Babyface ...
Missing You Baby

If You Could See Me
Pam Hall ...
Bet You Don't Know

Interlude
Time for Love

Jus Dance
Pam Hall ...
Always Love You

Lean on Me
Magic [12 Tracks]

Let It Be Me
Always Love You

Lonely Days
Magic [12 Tracks]

Love & Affection
Bet You Don't Know

Love Make a Woman
R&B Hits Reggae Style


Love Makes a Woman
Always Love You

Love Should Have Bought You
Always Love You

Love Should Have Brought You Home
Lovers Forever, Vol. 3

Love Should Have Brought You
R&B Hits Reggae Style

Loving Devotion
Always Love You

Magic
Pam Hall ...
Magic [18 Tracks]


Me Mate
I'll Always Love You


Me Matie
Always Love You


Missing You Baby
Pam Hall
Strictly the Best, Vol. 14


Missing You
Pam Hall
Reggae Hits, Vol. 17

My Heart Will Go On
Bet You Don't Know


Never Can Say Good-Bye
Missing You Baby

Never Can Say Goodbye
Reggae Songbirds

Never Love Again
Missing You Baby

Never, Never
Renegaded in the Dance Hall

No Time to Loose
R&B Hits Reggae Style


No Time to Lose
Bet You Don't Know

Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
Time for Love

Ole Fashion
Bingie Trod


On a Day Like Today
Magic [12 Tracks]

One Dance Won't Do
Reggae Hits [Jet Star]

Our Day Will Come
Traditional
Always Love You

Perfidia
Mr Tipsy's Bar Ram Top 20


Roll Over Baby
Pam Hall ...
Missing You Baby

Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)
Bet You Don't Know

Sad Movies
R&B Hits Reggae Style

Save the Last Dance for Me
Magic [18 Tracks]


Save the Last Dance
Magic [12 Tracks]


Should Have Made You Mine
Riddim Driven: Mr. Brown Meets Number One


Shouldn't Vex
Time for Love


Show Me
Magic [12 Tracks]


Smooth Operator
Missing You Baby


So Long Boy
Pam Hall ...
Bet You Don't Know


Someday We Will Be Together
R&B Hits Reggae Style


Someday
Bet You Don't Know


Son of a Preacher Man
Always Love You


Soul & Insperation
Sweet Love, Vol. 7


Suely This Is Love
I'll Always Love You


Surely This Is Love
Pam Hall ...
Always Love You


Sweet Thing
Missing You Baby

Sweetest Sound
Pam Hall ...
Strictly the Best, Vol. 24



The Reason Why We Sing
Magic [12 Tracks]



There Ain't Nobody Else
All I Have Is Love



There You Are
Pam Hall ...
Bet You Don't Know


Tick Tock
Pam Hall
2-In-1


Time for Love
Time for Love


Trouble in My Life
Sweet Love, Vol. 5


Truly
Strictly the Best, Vol 10

Un-Break My Heart
Magic

DENNIS E. BROWN

Dennis Emmanuel Brown (February 1, 1957 – July 1, 1999) was a Jamaican reggae singer. During his prolific career, which began in the late 1960s when he was aged eleven, he recorded more than 75 albums and was one of the major stars of lovers rock, a sub-genre of reggae. Bob Marley cited Brown as his favourite singer,dubbing him "The Crown Prince of Reggae", and Brown would prove hugely influential on future generations of reggae singers.

ROMAN STEWART SEVEN YEARS GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

Today is 7 years that Roman Stewart has passed on, do I have to sit around and shake my head again in sorrow, shame and pity. Year after year, it is like pulling teeth to get radio personalities to 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.


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 performances - who do you see - YES ROMAN STEWART.


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


Born in May 11 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.

GYPTIAN'S "HOLD YOU" VOTED NUMBER 2 SONG FOR 2010 IN NY

The hit song Hold You, by Gyptian has been voted the number two song of 2010 by New York's WQHT HOT 97 Radio Station in New York.

SEAN PAUL - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques (born January 9, 1973), a/k/a Sean Paul, is a Jamaican Grammy winning reggae/dancehall artist who is the former lead vocalist of the Dutty Cup Crew.

LOVELLA ELLIS - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Lovella Ellis has followed in her famous fathers path of performing reggae music. Lovella is the daughter of the late great king of rocksteady Alton Ellis. She was born in South London, England.

EARL "WIRE" LINDO - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Earl "Wire" Lindo, a/k/a "Wya" born 7 January 1953 is a Jamaican reggae musician. He is a member of The Wailers and has collaborated with numerous reggae artists including Burning Spear.

SEAN PAUL WILL BE OFF THE MARKET - GETTING MARRIED

Tears are following like a river from female fans of the international dancehall deejay. It is reported that the deejay proosed to is long time girlfriend, Jodi "Jinx" Stewart on New Years Eve.

JOSEY WALES "THE OUT LAW/COLONEL" PREPARES FOR DEATH

No one likes to think about their own mortality. But the truth is we are all going to die someday and the "Colonel" has decided to prepare for this day. He was faced with this reality, after the passing of fellow veteran reggae artists and in particular his friend Sugar Minott.

He decided to have his casket built to his liking. The casket was made locally with the colors of his Rastafarian faith (red, green and gold) and is kept in an air conditioned room at his home.

THE NEW YORK TOP 30 REGGAE & TOP ALBUM/CD's CHARTS 12/29/10

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR
1 1 13 INNOCENT (3) BUJU BANTON GARGAMEL #1
2 2 13 African Queen Sadiki Joe Fraser #2
3 3 11 Rescue Me Duane Stephenson/Gramps Morgan VP #3
4 4 10 Back Downtown Anthony Cruz Shan Shan/Nowtime Sound #4
5 6 9 If I Ever Wayne Wonder Singso #5
6 8 9 Birth Place Vybrant Major Links #6
7 9 8 Love Is Courtney John Joe Fraser #7
8 5 17 For Your Eyes Only (3) Shaggy/Alaine K-Licious #1
9 11 8 Nuh Mash It Up Binghi Fiya Binghi Princess Muzik #9
10 12 8 How Can You Mend A Broken Heart Lenn Hammond Boot Camp #10
11 14 6 Nah Let Go Gyptian VP #11
12 7 11 Anything You Want Mary J Blige/Busta Rhymes/Gyptian Matriarch #4
13 15 6 Bad News Tony Anthony Phylani Music #13
14 19 5 Torn Tony Anthony Phylani Music #14
15 10 15 Keeping It Real Beres Hammond Heavy Beat #2
16 17 6 Stronger Baby Cham/Michael Rose/Bounty Killer Madhouse #16
17 18 5 Just A Little Loving Rolhensha/Gyptian No Doubt #17
18 13 11 Nah Sell Out Khago Seanizzle #9
19 22 5 Sweet Jamaica Mr. Vegas/Shaggy/Josey Wales Clifford Ray Music #19
20 23 4 If You Think You Are Lonely Now Steele Mobs #20
21 24 4 Lovers Rock Sophia Brown Music Mecka Records #21
22 16 17 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #2
23 26 4 Feel Up Natalie Storm Prodigal #23
24 27 3 Ali Ali Ho Everton Blender Joe Fraser #24
25 28 3 If I Follow My Heart Fiona JasFar #25
26 20 14 Times Like These Queen Ifrica 2 Hard Music #6
27 21 21 Our Heroes (4) Ed Robinson E2 Recordings #1
28 25 18 I'm OK Beenie Man Seanizzle #2
29 - 1 Dark Skin Girl Romain Virgo Penthouse #29
30 - 1 Babylon You Wrong Cornell Campbell/U Roy Special Delivery #30
NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ www.ustream.tv/channel/the-foundation-radio-network, http://www.E2onair.com http://www.Reggae4us.com http://www.ReggaeSpin.com http://www.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 12/29/10

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 1 14 BEFORE THE DAWN (8) BUJU BANTON GARGAMEL
2 2 14 Black Gold Duane Stephenson VP
3 3 12 Lifeline Sadiki Joe Fraser/VP
4 6 9 Million Chance Tony Anthony Phylani Music
5 5 4 Strictly The Best 42 Various Artists VP
6 7 4 The Crown Prince Of Reggae Dennis Brown 17 North Parade
7 10 4 Strictly The Best 43 Various Artists VP
8 8 6 My Way Lady Saw Diva Records
9 12 3 Yesterday Today Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
10 6 15 Reggae Evolution Richie Stevens Pot Of Gold
11 9 8 Reggae Legends: Josey Wales Greensleeves
12 18 2 Dance Drop Riddim Various Artists No Doubt
13 11 16 R&B Hits Reggae Style Vol.4 Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
14 14 17 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves
15 15 19 United States Of Africa (4) Luciano VP
16 19 29 Romain Virgo Romain Virgo VP
17 13 8 Hi Grade Ganja Anthems 3 Various Artists Greensleeves
18 16 23 Hold You Gyptian VP
19 17 25 Reggae Gold 2010 (7) Various Artists VP
20 20 26 I-Ternal Fire Capleton VP

NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ www.ustream.tv/channel/the-foundation-radio-network, http://www.E2onair.com http://www.Reggae4us.com http://www.ReggaeSpin.com http://www.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 25 REGGAE SINGLES & TOP 15 ALBUMS/CD's CHARTS 12/31/10

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR
1 1 14 INNOCENT (4) BUJU BANTON GARGAMEL #1
2 2 14 African Queen Sadiki Joe Fraser #2
3 3 11 Rescue Me Duane Stephenson/Gramps Morgan VP #3
4 4 11 Nuh Mash It Up Binghi Fiya BinghiPrincessMuzik #4
5 5 9 Love Is Courtney John Joe Fraser #5
6 6 10 Back Downtown Anthony Cruz Shan Shan/Nowtime #6
7 10 8 If I Ever Wayne Wonder Singso #7
8 11 8 How Can You Mend A Broken Heart Lenn Hammond Boot Camp #8
9 7 15 For Your Eyes Only (2) Shaggy/Alaine K-Licious #9
10 12 8 Birth Place Vybrant Major Links #10
11 14 6 Nah Let Go Gyptian VP #11
12 15 6 Stronger Baby Cham/Michael Rose/Bounty Killer Madhouse #12
13 9 10 Anything You Want Mary J Blige/Busta Rhymes/Gyptian Matriarch #9
14 17 4 Lovers Rock Sophia Brown Music Mecka Records #14
15 18 6 Torn Tony Anthony Phylani Music #15
16 8 11 Nah Sell Out Khago Seanizzle #8
17 13 15 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #2
18 20 4 Sweet Jamaica Mr. Vegas/Shaggy/Josey Wales Clifford Ray Music #18
19 21 4 Just A Little Loving Rolhensha/Gyptian No Doubt #19
20 22 3 Ali Ali Ho Everton Blender Joe Fraser #20
21 16 16 I'm OK (3) Beenie Man Seanizzle #1
22 23 3 Our Heroes Ed Robinson E2 Recordings/VP #22
23 24 2 Jamaican Man Sharon Forrester Heavy Beat #23
24 19 12 Times Like These Queen Ifrica 2 Hard Music #6
25 - 1 Prisoner Of Love Kashief Lindo Heavy Beat #25

NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ www.ustream.tv/channel/the-foundation-radio-network, http://www.E2onair.com, http://www.Reggae4us.com, http://www.ReggaeSpin.com http://www.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 12/31/10

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 1 14 BEFORE THE DAWN (8) BUJU BANTON GARGAMEL
2 2 12 Lifeline Sadiki Joe Fraser/VP
3 3 4 Strictly The Best 42 Various Artists VP
4 7 6 Million Chance Tony Anthony Phylani Music
5 6 7 My Way Lady Saw Diva Records
6 8 4 The Crown Prince Of Reggae Dennis Brown 17 North Parade
7 4 14 Reggae Evolution (2) Richie Stevens Pot Of Gold
8 10 3 Strictly The Best 43 Various Artists VP
9 5 12 Black Gold Duane Stephenson VP
10 11 2 Yesterday Today Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
11 14 2 Dance Drop Riddim Various Artists No Doubt
12 9 8 Reggae Legends: Josey Wales Greensleeves
13 13 19 Put The Stereo On (4) Gappy Ranks Greensleeves
14 12 16 R&B Hits Reggae Style Vol.4 Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
15 15 23 Hold Me Gyptian VP

NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ www.ustream.tv/channel/the-foundation-radio-network, http://www.E2onair.com, http://www.Reggae4us.com, http://www.ReggaeSpin.com http://www.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)

REGGAE ACTS FOR ONE LOVE REGGAE CONCERT SERIES

The One Love Reggae Concert Series have named the following acts for this month and February 2011. The are as follows:

Jan. 11 Freddie McGregor
Jan. 18 John Holt
Jan. 25 Etana
Feb. 1 Toots & The Maytals
Feb. 8 Luciana

The venue will be Negril Escape Hotel.

www.oneloveconcerts.com

Shaggy - Reggae History January 3, 2001

On this day in 2001 Shaggy hits Billboard top 100 Singles Chart with "It Wasn't Me", featuring Rik Rok.

ANTHONY MALVO - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Anthony Malvo was born on January 4th in Kingston, Jamaica. He began his singing career in the early 1980's on the Legendary "Black Star" Sound System in Kingston. Later moved on to perform and record with King Jammys. Malvo recorded his first number one hit single entitled "Come Back Two Me" on the Winston Riley label, Techniques, featuring Tiger. Malvo continued with numerous hit songs like "Greatest Gal Lover" featuring Daddy Lizzard. "Can You Stop The Rain," "Ready Or Not" and "Sensi" Featuring Josie Wales.


In the early 90's Anthony Malvo teamed up singer Anthony Red Rose and started their own Music Production Label "How Yu Fi Say Dat"named after Anthony Malvo's hit song with Sly & Robbie on the Taxi label. entitled, "How Yu Fi Say Dat." Together Malvo and Redrose recorded and produced the first number one hit for Beenie Man "Wicked Man" The hits continued with number one hit songs like, "Report To We" Sean Paul, "Quarter To Twelve" feat. Simpleton, "Bag Juice on Base" featuring Fabby Dolly, "Dun Wife", featuring Cobra "Antichrist" featuring Captain Barky, "Guns and Roses" feat Bounty Killa, Malvo and Redrose. Just to name a few hit songs produced and recorded by Anthony Malvo on the "How Yu Fi Say Dat" Label.


RELEASES:
Midnight Cowboy (7", Single) Jammy's Records 1987
True Love (7") Parish 1987
Comforter (It's Me) (12") Greensleeves Records 1993
Informer (12") Greensleeves Records 1993
Heart Made Of Stone (7") Fat Eyes Records 1999
Brown Skin Girl (7") Baby G Productions 2004
Come Back To Me (12", Single) Techniques Records, VP Records
My Cord / My Sound / Guard Yu Head Back / No Heathen (12") Star Trail
Want It All (7") Love Injection Production
What A Heat (7") Reggae Vibes


PRODUCTION:
Greensleeves Sampler 10 (LP) Reminiscing Greensleeves Records 1994
Jungle & Western Cowboy Style / Build Me 3 Coffins (New Blood Crew Remixes) (12") Greensleeves Records 1995
Quarter To Twelve (LP, Comp) VP Records 1995
Ragga Ragga Ragga! 6 (CD) Nuh Watch Nuh Clock Greensleeves Records 1995
Strictly The Best 15 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) VP Records 1995
A Piece Of The Blender: The Singles (LP, Album) Live Up Heartbeat Records (2) 1996
My Xperience (2xLP, Album) Virgin, TVT Records 1996
My Xperience Chapter 1 (LP) TVT Records, VP Records 1996
Ragga Ragga Ragga! 7 (CD) Explode Gal Greensleeves Records 1996
Greensleeves Reggae Sampler 18 (LP) What Have You Done Greensleeves Records 1998
Next Millenium ◄ (2 versions) Heartbeat TVT Records 1998
Wuk Dem Fi Hours / Anytime Yu Want War (12") VP Records 1998
U Know How We Roll (2xLP) Shotta To A Shotta Greensleeves Records 2003
Vibe With Us / Angel (7") Real Music (2) 2003
Hooked On You / Gal Dem Yard (7") Real Music (2)


APPEARS ON:
Limousine (LP, Album) Echoes Of My Mind Dynamic Sounds 1989
My Xperience (Album) ◄ (2 versions) Guns & Roses TVT Records ... 1996
My Xperience Chapter 1 (LP) Guns & Roses TVT Records, VP Records 1996
A Grade One Culture Dance '98 (CD) A Grade One Culture Da... Jah Life 1998
Good Friends Better Than Pocket Money (CD) Love Is Coming At You,... 2B1 Records
Love I Want (7") Love I Want How Yu Fi Sey Dat ?


TRACKS APPEARS ON:
Superstars Hit Parade Vol. 3 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Bad Minded People Live And Love ... 1987
Duck Dance V/S China Town (LP) Greatest Girl Lover Jammy's Records 1988
Massive 3 (Album, Comp) ◄ (3 versions) Come Back To Me FFRR 1989
Reggae Hits Volume 7 (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) Take You To The Dance Jet Star Records 1989
The Best Of Reggae Dancehall Vol. 1 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Take You To The Dance Profile Records 1989
Yammie Volume Three (LP, Comp) Three Times A Lady Yammie Music 1991
Sweet Nanny Goat (LP) Bad Minded People Pickout 1992
Greensleeves Sampler 8 (CD) Informer Greensleeves Records 1993
Romantic Ragga (LP, Comp) Can't Control Sinbad Production 1993
Greensleeves Sampler 11 (CD, Comp) Never Get Greensleeves Records 1994
Conscious Ragga (LP) Jah Mercy Greensleeves Records 1995
Quarter To Twelve (LP, Comp) Rumours VP Records 1995
Smoke The Herb (LP) Sensi VP Records 1995
Late Night Lovers Rock (CD, Comp) True Love e2 (2) 1998
Rythm 2 Rythm Vol1 Sleng Teng Duck Dance (2xLP, Comp) Kill A Sound Boy Black Arrow Records 2004
Double Twin Spin Volume 1 (CD, Comp) Bad Minded People Shelly Power Record
Gangster (LP, Comp) All Fruits Ripe Sinbad Production
Strictly The Best 1 (Cass) Take You To The Dance VP Records
In 1999 Malvo decided to launch his own Production & Recording career. He started the label "Real Music Production" The First Single he produced was "My Heart Belongs to you" featuring himself. He continued to produce artists like Capleton & Glen Washington on the "Identify Rhythm". The songs were placed on Capleton's VP Grammy nominee album "Still Blazing" entitled "Jah is going to Work It Out." Anthony Malvo also recorded & produced Junior Kelly, Dawn Penn and Admiral Baily on the same rhythm "Identify." Anthony Malvo still continues to produce music on the Real Music label.

MUMA NANCY - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Ophlin Russell-Myers (Sister Nancy, aka Muma Nancy) born 2 January 1962, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies is a female dancehall DJ and singer. Nancy is one of 15 siblings.Her brother, Robert, a/k/a Brigadier Jerry. She is also known to the world at large, as the first female dancehall DJ and was described as being a "dominating female voice for over two decades" in the reggae/dancehall industry.

Sister Nancy a/k/a Muma Nancy most famous song is "Bam Bam", labeled as a "well-known reggae anthem" by British Broadcasting Company and a "classic" by The Observer.

In her mid-teens, Nancy would occasionally perform on the Jahlove Music sound system that her brother Briggy worked with. In 1980, producer Winston Riley was the first to take her into the studio, resulting in her first single, "Papa Dean" for his Techniques label. Russell-Myers went on to perform at Reggae Sunsplash, making her the first female deejay ever to perform there, and she is also the first female Jamaican deejay to tour internationally. She had further success with singles such as "One Two", "Money Can't Buy Me Love", "Transport Connection" and "Bam Bam". Her debut album, One Two was released in 1982. She went on to work with producer Henry "Jungo" Lawes, recording "A No Any Man Can Test Sister Nancy", "Bang Belly", and a collaboration with Yellowman, "Jah Mek Us Fe A Purpose". She continued to appear live, sometimes on Jahlove Music with her brother. The sound system toured internationally, with both Sister Nancy and Brigadier Jerry making their debut UK performances at the Brixton Town Hall, London in 1982.

Muma Nancy has paved the way for Lady Saw, Sister Carol, Junie Ranks, Sista Charmaine, Mack Diamond, Lady G, Shelly Thunder, Carla Marshall, Lorna G, Lady English, and Lady P.

In 2007, Russell-Myers released the second of her two albums, Sister Nancy Meets Fireproof, produced by djMush1, formerly of the Slackers (NYC Ska) on Special Potato Records. The album was distributed by Jammyland Records in New York, NY. The album features four original compositions, as well as four instrument versions of the aforementioned songs.

Muma Nancy tours Europe every year and performs throughout the US, her most recent show in which she headlined was "Female Giants of the 80's" that was held on December 30, 2009 at Caribbean City, Empire Blvd., Brooklyn, NY along side Junie Ranks, Lady Ann, Sista Charmaine and Lady G.

Russell-Myers is married to her long time sweetheart of over twenty years. They reside with the rest of her family in New Jersey, where she works as an accountant at a bank.


MUMA NANCY'S MUSIC:

1982
• One Two
• The Yellow, The Purple & The Nancy (Yellowman & Fathead & Purpleman & Sister Nancy)



APPEARS ON

• 300% Dynamite
• Bam Bam
• 600% Dynamite
• Transport Connection
• A Dee-Jay Explosion
• One Two
• Dancehall
• Only Woman Dj With Degree
• Dread Broadcasting Corp.
• Bam Bam
• Playtime Reggae
• Bam Belly
• Sonic Presents The Best Of The DJ's Bout Ya !
• Wicked Like Me
• The Volcano Eruption
• Dance Pon De Corner
• The Yellow, The Purple & The Nancy
• No Any Man Can Test Sister Nancy
• Dance Pon The Corner
• Bang Belly
• Total Recall - Volcano Vol 2
• Dance Pon The Corner

AS A MUSICIAN VOCALS

• Yellowman & Fathead & Purpleman & Sister Nancy - The Yellow, The Purple & The Nancy [1982]


Muma Nancy happy birthday and thanks for your contribution to the reggae/dancehall music industry.

ALBERT GRIFFITHS - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Albert Griffiths, singer and guitar player was the founder of the reggae group The Gladiators

RELEASES
1985
Country Living (Albert Griffiths & The Gladiators)


PRODUCTIONS
Albert Griffiths & Gladiators - Country Living [1985]
Gladiators - Babylon Street [1982]


APPEARS ON
Heartbeat Reggae
Studio One Dub Vol 2
Albums engineered by Albert Griffiths


MIXING ENGINEER
Albert Griffiths & Gladiators - Country Living [1985]
As a musician


BACKING VOCALS
Gladiators - Bongo Red [197X]
Gladiators - Gladiators [1980]
U Roy - Rasta Ambassador [1977]


VOCALS
Albert Griffiths & Gladiators - Country Living [1985]
Gladiators - Back To Roots [1982]
Gladiators - Bongo Red [197X]
Gladiators - Gladiators [1980]
Gladiators - Naturality [1979]
Gladiators - Proverbial Reggae [1978]
Gladiators - Serious Thing [1984]
Gladiators - Sweet So Till [1979]
Gladiators - Symbol Of Reality [1982]
Gladiators - Trenchtown Mix Up [1976]


RHYTHM GUITAR
Albert Griffiths & Gladiators - Country Living [1985]
Gladiators - Back To Roots [1982]
Gladiators - Bongo Red [197X]
Gladiators - Serious Thing [1984]
Michael Prophet - Consciousness [1979-80]
The Yabby You Vibration - Deliver Me From My Enemies [1977]
Tommy McCook - Blazing Horns - Tenor In Roots [1976-78]
Tommy McCook & Bobby Ellis - Blazing Horns [1977]
Wayne Wade - Dancing Time [1978]
Yabby You - Beware [1978]


LEAD GUITAR
Gladiators - Naturality [1979]
Gladiators - Proverbial Reggae [1978]
Gladiators - Trenchtown Mix Up [1976]
U Roy - Rasta Ambassador [1977]
Yabby U & Michael Prophet & Wayne Wade - Prophecy [1982]


GUITAR
Baba Dread - Earthman Connection [1978-79]
Burning Spear - Creation Rebel
Ethiopian & Gladiators - Dread Prophecy [1986]
Gladiators - Symbol Of Reality [1982]
Royals - Pick Up The Pieces [1977]
Yabby U - Jah Jah Way [1980]
Yabby You & King Tubby - King Tubby's Prophesy Of Dub [1976]
Yabby You & Various Artists - Jesus Dread [1972-77]


BASS
Gladiators - Back To Roots [1982]
Gladiators - Sweet So Till [1979]


PERCUSSIONS
Albert Griffiths & Gladiators - Living [1985]
Ethiopian & Gladiators - Dread Prophecy [1986]

STRINGS
Albert Griffiths & Gladiators - Country Living [1985]

ALPHA BLONDY - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Alpha Blondy (born January 1, 1953) is an Ivorian reggae singer and international recording artist. Alpha Blondy was born Seydou Koné in Dimbokro, Ivory Coast. He sings mainly in his native language of Dioula, in French and English, and sometimes in Arabic or Hebrew. His lyrics convey serious political attitudes and a sense of humor.





RELEASES
1982
Rasta Poué
1985
Apartheid Is Nazism
1986
Jerusalem (Alpha Blondy & The Wailers)


PRODUCTIONS
Alpha Blondy - Apartheid Is Nazism [1985]
Alpha Blondy & Wailers - Jerusalem [1986]


As a musician

VOCALS
Alpha Blondy - Apartheid Is Nazism [1985]
Alpha Blondy & Wailers - Jerusalem [1986]