HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CARLTON LIVINGSTON

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

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

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

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

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

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

Once again CARLTON, HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

NEW YORK CHARTS 9/15/10

THE NEW YORK TOP 30 REGGAE CHART 9/15/10
TW LW WOCTITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR
1 1 16 FREE (2) ETANA NO DOUBT #1
2 2 12 If You Don't Know Me By Now George Nooks Total #2
3 4 11 Sweet Jamaica Tarrus Riley John John #3
4 3 14 Skip To Ma Lu Serani/Ding Dong Deseca/VP #3
5 6 11 Wine Yu A Wine Da'Ville Fashozy #5
6 7 11 Color Of Love Richie Stevens Penthouse #6
7 9 10 Thank You For Loving Me Stevie Face Penthouse #7
8 10 6 Our Heroes Ed Robinson E2 Recordings #8
9 5 17 Feel Good All Over (3) Sanchez Penthouse #1
10 12 7 Hit The Road Jack Sweet Tea Checkmate #10
11 8 16 Bonifide Angel Maxi Priest No Doubt #2
12 13 10 We Shall Find A Way Hezron Tad's #12
13 15 7 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves #13
14 14 9 Cougar Nadine Sutherland SnoCone #14
15 17 7 Gal A Mad Over Me Mavado Di Genius #15
16 18 6 Comfort Zone Busy Signal Penthouse #16
17 11 12 Me Homeland Tarrus Riley Juke Boxx #8
18 20 4 How We Do It Bounty Killer/Elephant Man CR203 #18
19 21 5 Blessed Eljai/Capleton Jah Mix Entertainment #19
20 16 11 A Beer And A Girl Marcia Griffiths Penthouse #7
21 24 4 My Life I-Octane DJ Frass #21
22 19 18 Have A Little Faith (2) Jackie Robinson Joe Fraser #1
23 26 3 My Heart Wayne Marshall/Mavado Yard Vybz #23
24 27 3 I'm OK Beenie Man Seanizzle #24
25 22 8 The Promised Land Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley/Nas/Dennis Brown Universal/Def Jam#17
26 29 2 For Your Eyes Only Shaggy/Alaine K-Licious #26
27 23 14 In My Cup Richie Loops Big Yard #8
28 30 2 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #28
29 25 22 Hold Yuh (4) Gyptian VP #1
30 28 19 On Di Corner (2) Ragga Lox Roha Records #1
NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://Eonair.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 TOP 20 REGGAE ALBUMS/CD’s 9/15/10
TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 1 10 REGGAE GOLD 2010 (4) VARIOUS ARTISTS VP
2 2 8 Hold You Gyptian VP
3 3 9 The Best Of Ernie Smith Ernie Smith 17 North Parade
4 4 7 Bobo Revolution Various Artists Greensleeves
5 7 3 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves
6 8 6 Ladies Night Sweet Tea Checkmate
7 10 4 United States Of Africa Luicano VP
8 5 11 The Hit List Vol.2 Various Artists Tad's
9 12 3 Herbalist Chezidek Tad's
10 6 10 Big Stage Riddim Various Artists Penthouse
11 11 11 I-Ternal Fire Capleton VP
12 - 1 R&B Hits Reggae Style: Vol.4 Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
13 14 14 Romain Virgo Romain Virgo VP
14 15 10 D.O.B. Busy Signal VP
15 13 10 Federal Records (The Definitive Collection) Various Artists 17 North Parade
16 16 15 Distant Relatives Damian “Jr.Gong” Marley/Nas Universal/Def Jam
17 9 18 Hits After Hits 3 (3) Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
18 17 20 Steppa Inna Babylon Ragga Lox Roha Records
19 18 18 Justice Roger Robin Joe Fraser/VP
20 19 22 Riddim Driven- Classic (6) Various Artists No Doubt/VP

NOTE:
Clinton Lindsay can be heard M-F 12:00 – 3:00pm @ http://thefoundationradionetwork.com, http://Eonair.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)

SOUTH FLORIDA CHARTS 9/17/10

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES 9/17/10


TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR
1 1 15 IF YOU DON'T KNOW ME BY NOW (2) GEORGE NOOKS TOTAL #1
2 3 11 Color Of Love Richie Stevens Penthouse #2
3 2 13 In My Cup Richie Loops Big Yard #2
4 4 11 A Beer And A Girl Marcia Griffiths Penthouse #4
5 7 10 Sweet Jamaica Tarrus Riley John John #5
6 6 11 Cougar Nadine Sutherland SnoCone #6
7 5 16 Bonifide Angel (1) Maxi Priest No Doubt #1
8 9 13 Laughter In The Rain Manley Heavy Beat #8
9 8 16 Feel Good All Over Sanchez Penthouse #2
10 11 10 We Shall Find A Way Hezron Tad's #10
11 12 10 Thank You For Loving Me Stevie Face Penthouse #11
12 14 4 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves #12
13 10 12 Me Homeland Tarrus Riley Juke Boxx #10
14 15 7 Keeping It Real Beres Hammond Heavy Beat #14
15 16 7 Take Me In Your Arms O'Neil Peart Heavy Beat #15
16 13 14 Skip To Ma Lu Serani/Ding Dong Deseca/VP #4
17 17 7 Gal A Mad Over Mavado Di Genius #17
18 20 4 How We Do It Bounty Killer/Elephant Man CR 203 #18
19 21 4 My Life I-Octane DJ Frass #19
20 25 2 Free Etana No Doubt #20
21 23 3 Blessed Eljai/Capleton Jah Mix Entertainment #21
22 18 18 Have A Little Faith (1) Jackie Robinson Joe Fraser #1
23 - 1 The Married People Song Lovindeer TSOJ #23
24 - 1 I'm OK Beenie Man Seanizzle #24
25 24 22 Hold Yuh (4) Gyptian VP #1


NOTE:
The SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE CHART is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is gathered from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include VP Records, Rainbow Variety, and http://thefoundationradionetwork.com
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 SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE CHART can be heard in portions on the following stations:
WIGO 1570am w/T-Rob, Atlanta, 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 9/17/10

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 1 12 REGGAE GOLD 2010 (4) VARIOUS ARTISTS VP
2 4 8 Hold You Gyptian VP
3 5 6 Bobo Revolution Various Artists Greensleeves
4 6 4 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves
5 2 11 The Hit List Vol.2 Various Artists Tad's
6 8 4 United States Of Africa Luciano VP
7 3 10 Big Stage Riddim Various Artists Penthouse
8 7 7 The Best Of Ernie Smith Ernie Smith 17 North Parade
9 12 2 Herbalist Chezidek Tad's
10 10 18 Hits After Hits 3 (4) Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP
11 9 10 D.O.B. Busy Signal VP
12 14 13 Romain Virgo Romain Virgo VP
13 11 11 I-Ternal Fire Capleton VP
14 13 18 Justice Roger Robin Joe Fraser/VP
15 - 1 R&B Hits Reggae Style: Vol.4 Various Artists Joe Fraser/VP

NOTE:
The SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE CHART is compiled by Clinton Lindsay.
Data is gathered from a combination of sale reports, listeners’ requests, and airplay.
Participants include VP Records, Rainbow Variety, and http://thefoundationradionetwork.com
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 SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE CHART can be heard in portions on the following stations:
WIGO 1570am w/T-Rob, Atlanta, 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 COOL RULER OF REGGAE LOVER'S ROCK HOSPITALIZED

Gregory Anthony Isaacs known to many as the "Cool Ruler" and "Lonely Lover" with songs Night Nurse, Rumours, Stranger In Town, Sad To Know (You're Leaving) fell ill in London and was hospitalized. Reports have surfaced that he is suffering from chest pains and now in a hospital in Jamaica. It is also reported that all tour dates have been cancelled.

Fans all over the world have been very concerned about Gregory's health for sometime now and are hoping for the best. Let's all keep him in our prayers and send out positive vibrations into the Universe.

CHRIS BLACKWELL'S FIFTY YEARS

Chris Blackwell is the founder of independent record company Island Records and has been a music industry mogul for over fifty years. The founder recently celebrated these fifty years with the release of a book with photographs and images memorializing this journey.

The book The Story of Island Records is published through Universe Publishing.

REGGAE'S CHAKA DEMUS & PLIERS SUE FOR ROYALTIES SHARE

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Chaka Demus and Pliers, the reggae act best known for their nineties hit "Murder She Wrote" are suing their record company for more than $10 million in unpaid royalties and trademark infringement.

The suit, filed this week by lawyers for Jamaican-born stars, claims Universal Music Group, misappropriated and diverted monies owed to the act that had major hits, including Murder She Wrote,' 'Tease Me' and 'Twist and Shout.'

The suit was filed at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in Manhattan under the artists' real names John Taylor (aka Chaka Demus) and Everton Bonner (aka Pliers).

SEE http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=11164607

ZIGGY MARLEY HEARS THE CALL

http://www.chicoer.com/entertainment/ci_15520777