HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUNIOR DEMUS 10/6/10

Conrad McNish a/k/a Junior Demus was born in St. Mary, Jamaica, West Indies. Junior Demus is known for his gruff, gravel-voiced chants and jokes that he can give at the drop of a hat. He is also known to draw an audience in.

Junior is a legend in his place of birth Jamaica, a fixture in Brooklyn, New York and its dancehall scene. He is also a very warm and friendly individual. One of his favorite quotes/jokes whenever he meets up with people "stress can kill you, you can't hold it in or it will give you cancer, let it out" then laughs and walk away.

"When Me Come" released in 1991 was Demus' first single. 1994, Luke Records released Demus' debut full-length album, Bad Fowl. Some of the tracks from this album are "Come Quick," "Son of a Gun," and "Hold Me Down." He has also recorded a number of other singles, including "One Master," "Good Over Evil," and the popular number "Cabin Stabbin," which he completed with Super Cat and the late Nicodemus. They also worked together on the album The Good, the Bad, the Ugly, and the Crazy for Sony Music in 1994.

Some of his other known songs are:
"Boy ah boy and man ah man"
"No man no rough no man no tough"
"Ruff neck chicken"
"Shot mek u riddle" (this was in the Dancehall Queen movie)
"Johnny Bop"

Demus has lent his talents on several dancehall and reggae compilation albums filled with hard hip-hop tunes by artists like the Frisco Kid, Wicka Man, Foxy Brown, Rob Symeonn, Sugar Minott, Sluggy Ranks, and many other artists.

Happy Birthday, Junior Demus.

THE WAILERS/TUFF GONG RECORDS LTD./COPYRIGHT REVERSION

This was to be posted weeks ago. Sorry for the lateness.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE WAILERS/TUFF GONG RECORDS LTD./COPYRIGHT REVERSION


The agreement that has been referred to and relied on by the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, No. 08-06143 that denied the return of copyrights to the Marley Family, and inferred that Robert Marley’s solo contract and The Wailers group contract with Island Records was ‘Work For Hire’ is in direct contravention with the facts and history of The Wailers. This information can be supported by the legion of published books and recorded interviews that have been done to date.

The Wailers, Robert Marley O.M., Winston McIntosh and Neville Livingston C.D. have since 1964 entered into a series of formal recording contracts as Recording Artists and Writers since that time and subsequently as solo Recording Artists since 1974, starting with
• Jamaica Recording & Publishing Company/Studio One,
• Wail ‘N’ Soul ‘M’ – the first independently owned label for The Wailers,
• Upsetters/Lee Perry a Joint Venture and
• Danny Simms/JAD where in this instance only Robert Marley & Peter Tosh signed on,
• Chris Blackwell/Island Records where the world knows the story of the group being given $4000 on ‘faith’ to go and record the Catch A Fire album.

• Tuff Gong Records Ltd & Tuff Gong Music - Solomonic/Tuff Gong Records Ltd where the group themselves owned and transferred their own recording and publishing interests

This judgment is coming forward in the general environment of 50 Years of Jamaica’s music industry where expiring copyrights are threatening some of the world’s major catalogs from such greats as Elvis Presley, The Beatles and certainly now The Wailers to revert to either the bands themselves and or Public Domain. This represents one of the greatest threats to the major record and publishing companies, their catalogs and dominance over the genre Reggae.

It is in this environment that this sudden revelation that Robert Marley in his solo career, contract and subsequent Estate with Island Records/Universal is suddenly being deemed a ‘Work For Hire Artist’, a clearly underhanded conspiracy, years in the making, to defraud not only Robert Marley but The Wailers collectively of their rights to the reversion of these copyrights and opens up a Pandora’s box of violations and breaches by Chris Blackwell/Island/Universal and their agents in this matter. This as the only caveat to the reversion of these rights is if the recorded work was done ‘Work For Hire’.

It is further interesting to note that in the 1992 lawsuit by Tuff Gong Records Ltd., challenging Tuff Gong International rights to trade outside of Tuff Gong Records Ltd. as owners of The Wailers Recordings and trading unchallenged in Jamaica and The Caribbean since 1973, without the negotiated interest of Neville Livingston C.D. and the Winston McIntosh Estate as co-owners, that a series of contractual agreements, reported in the various journalistic reports, during this period was done converting and transferring rights that involves The Wailers, bringing into breach attempts at settlement, that never in those negotiations indicated that The Wailers recordings and interests were transferred and converted to ‘Work For Hire’ during this time.

Solomonic/Tuff Gong Records Ltd. can clearly state that at no time in the history of The Wailers as a group or as solo artists with Island/Universal has ‘Work For Hire’ been associated with any business dealings. We have contacted our lawyers in Jamaica, USA and the UK to vigorously move forward with existing plans and negotiations to recover the copyrights of The Wailers, sue for various breaches of existing settlement agreements and for intentional interference with prospective economic advantage and to invoke the Berne Convention in the protection of all related rights in international territories outside of Jamaica.

Is Robert Nesta Marley and Bob Marley separate and apart or one and the same or does Robert Nesta Marley or his respected Estate own the trade name Bob Marley, if not who does?



















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876-934-5034

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE LATE DELROY WILSON

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

Delroy Wilson was born in Jamaica.

(Highlights)1970 First toured UK - recorded for Trojan while there1972 Michael Manley's PNP chose his song "Better Must Come" as their campaign song1976 Recorded cover of the Wailers - "I'm Still Waiting"1994 Awarded Special Plaque by the Jamaican government - Prime Minister Patterson.

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


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


COMPILATIONS/MIX CD'S/VARIOUS ARTISTS:

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

PRODUCTION:

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


APPEARS ON:

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

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


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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE LATE SANDRA "PUMA" JONES

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

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

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

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


Puma's work:

Backing Vocals-

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

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



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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO PATO BANTON

Pato Banton: The Truth Revealed


A Pato Banton concert is an event not to be missed and an experience not to be forgotten.Positive Vibrations abound with a beat to keep you on your dancing feet, while Pato delivers a message that is food for the mind and soul. Many have considered his charismatic performance as live theatre where no show is alike and audience members become participants in the experience. Pato dialogues with the crowd on a range of topics including current day events and spiritual freedom while keeping the vibes upbeat and fun! The direction of the concert is totally based on the feedback Pato receives from the audience as there is no fixed set list. Many have said that the positivitygenerated from the stage has changed their lives forever. Sometimes Pato invites his fans to join him in a prayer circle after the show, where some have cried while sharing their stories of contemplated suicide, isolation after losing a loved one, struggles with substance abuse and how their personal connection with Pato has given them the strength to “Stay Positive” & “Never Give In.”The following Pato Banton story charts his rise from the most disadvantaged of circumstances in his youth, through a long and successful career as a world renowned reggae legend, back to his roots with a commitment to work for the benefit of young people in his community, and finally on a mission to spread the “Good News” & “Positive Vibrations” to the “Now Generation”.

In The Beginning

Patrick Murray was born in London in 1961, and moved to Birmingham when he was 8 years old. Pato’s stepfather (Lester Daley) was a DJ fresh from Jamaica and the house in which they lived became the weekend night spot for the local community. Pato was the lookout for these illegal parties, working on the door from the age of 9. In his early teens Pato started to gain his musical foundation on his stepfathers’ sound system called V-Rocket, from helping set up the equipment at first to later selecting the music and trying his skills on the microphone. Patrick would stay up all night entertaining the masses and was given the name Patoo by his stepfather. (The name derives from a wise night owl in Jamaica, that stays up all night, calling “patoo, patoo.”)

By the age of 16, Ranking Pato became well known around Birmingham and would get regular work from various leading sound systems across the city. Within a short space of time, Pato became the number 1 MC in Birmingham, winning the title seven years in a row. At the age of 19 while working for Sufferer Sound System, Pato was invited to join a local roots reggae band called Crucial Music. Within a year Pato became the band leader, mc, singer/songwriter and manager, taking the band on tours of the UK and Europe. Pato’s first recording was a double A sided single with Crucial Music entitled “All Night Raving & Sensimilla.” After five years, Pato’s notoriety as a British MC outgrew the popularity of the band, and he was forced to move on……..

The Early 1980’s

During the early part of his career, Pato participated in a talent show where he was proclaimed the winner by judges Ranking Roger and Dave Wakeling of The English Beat. This culminated in the single, “Pato & Roger A Go talk”, which appears on the Beat’s gold selling album, Special Beat Service. Shortly thereafter Pato performed the hit songs, “Hip-Hop Lyrical Robot” and “King Step” on UB40’s Baggariddim and Little Baggariddim albums, which also featured the chart topping, “I Got You Babe” with guest artiste Chrissie Hines.

Pato’s first audition at Fashion Records impressed the producers so much that they instantly changed his name to Pato Banton. (In DJ circles a “Banton” is a heavyweight lyricist, thus in England, Pato became “The Banton”) His second single, “Allo Tosh Got a Toshiba” (recorded for Don Christie on Jamdon Records) reached number 3 in the independent reggae charts and launched a string of successful projects with Fashion Records, Greensleeves & Island Records. During this time Pato teamed up with top London MC Tippa Irie and under the guidance & management of GT Haynes they traveled around the world and recorded songs like, “Double Trouble”, “Dance Pon De Spot” and “Dem No Know Bout Pressure”. The Mid 1980’s

Looking for an avenue to express his conscious lyrics, Pato approached Neil Frasier at Ariwa Records and recorded his first album, “Mad Professor Captures Pato Banton” which is still regarded as an all time reggae classic!


Hungry for the feel of performing live, Pato joined up with a band of Birmingham’s top local musicians called the Studio 2 Crew. After a year of rehearsals and shows around the UK and Europe, Pato went on to record his second album “Never Give In!” It was at this time that Roberto Angotti, (a popular Radio DJ and pioneer of British Reggae, who hosted a show called The Reggae Revolution on LA’s top alternative rock station KROQ) was invited to the UK by UB40 to document the making of their “Geoffrey Morgan” album.Roberto was directed to check out a local club and spotted the talented Banton “mashing down the house!” After reporting his experience back to the band, UB40 keyboardist Mickey Virtue, gave Roberto a copy of Pato’s hit single “The Boss” and a contact to Pato’s Manager, GT Haynes.

This led to Roberto inviting Pato to the USA to work with local musicians on the live circuit and to record a song with the San Diego based rock band, Private Domain. While at KROQ, Pato wrote and recorded his parts to the track entitled “Absolute Perfection” and the song became an instant radio hit and reached No.1 in the music charts of Peru.With his popularity growing rapidly, Pato renamed his band “The Reggae Revolution” and began touring extensively. The buzz about Pato Banton’s live shows sparked the interest of IRS Records. A contract was signed and “Never Give In!” was released in America and then globally. Such classic songs as “Don’t Sniff Coke” “Handsworth Riot” “Gwarn” and “Settle Satan” established this recording to what many consider to be a timeless reggae masterpiece.

Pato’s third album, “Visions of the World” was released in 1989 and reflected the experiences and inner growth of a rising star. After tours with Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers, Burning Spear, Third World, Yellowman, Black Uhuru, Dennis Brown and Steel Pulse, Pato secured his place and respect as one of the best live performers in the reggae industry. His fourth album “Wize Up (No Compromise)” demonstrated Pato’s awareness of social issues and his strengthening spirituality. This recording featured the talents of Peter Spence, Drummie Zeb of Aswad, and guest vocalist David Hinds of Steel Pulse. Following this album and associated worldwide tours, Pato’s fith album, “Live and Kicking All Over America”, was released in 1992. This album demonstrated the immense loyalty of Pato’s fans and his charisma as a live performer. Pato’s sixth album was “Universal Love”, an inspiring collection of original soul stirring classics. This CD also featured “Go Pato”, inspired by his then manager, Makeda Dread, (of the World beat Center in San Diego) who took note of the fans’ chanting at his shows. This song became an instant hit, especially in South America where it became the number 1 and most played song in most countries. Hit After Hit - UK and Worldwide Chart Success For the 1994 compilation album “Collections”, Pato reunited with Ali and Robin Campbell of UB40 to record a cover of Eddy Grants single “Baby Come Back”. The song became a worldwide hit, achieving top 5 rating in over twenty countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Japan and across Europe. Pato Banton became a household name in the UK, as this single stayed at number 1 for four weeks in the British charts. Pato’s success continued with “Bubbling Hot”, another duet with Ranking Roger (which was also a top twenty hit in the UK.) In 1996 Pato joined forces with international pop icon Sting, on a reggae remix of “This Cowboy Song.” This track earned a top ten place in the UK and South American charts. While performing together live on the UK’s Top of the Pops, Pato and Sting were joined by rock star/comedian Jimmy Nail in a show-stopping performance, which led to Sting flying Pato and the Reggae Revolution on his private jet to perform with him on a nationally televised media event in Spain, which showcased other mega stars like Madonna and George Michael. Pato’s ninth album, “Stay Positive”, was a blend of classic reggae sounds with messages of peace, love and spiritual unity. From this album came the hit single “Groovin” (with Steve Morrison of the Reggae Revolution) and another successful collaboration with Sting, to re-make the Police classic “Spirits in a Material World”, which was included on the soundtrack of the Jim Carey movie “Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls”. After six years of chart success and continuous touring, Pato decided to step away from the music business and continue on his path of Positivity. In the comfort of his own home studio, Pato acquired the help of long time friend and top producer Paul Horton to recorded his tenth album “Life is a Miracle”, which gained a Grammy Nomination and clearly defined the lyrical, musical, and spiritual growth of this outstanding artiste. Peter Gabriel’s organization, WOMAD, recognized Pato’s talents and invited him to headline a series of shows across the world. While on tour Pato was able to undertake music workshops for disadvantaged children in many cities and was actually allowed inside a maximum security prison in Sicily to lead a live music session with young offenders. This tour took Pato Banton & The Reggae Revolution to Europe, Australia, North & South America, Malaysia, Singapore & South Africa. But during this time Pato began to feel as though he had fulfilled his goals as an artist and felt guided to refocus his energies within his own community. Whilst touring America, Pato was informed that two of his sons had been shot in a drive by shooting. Although they both survived, this news confirmed in Pato’s mind that it was time to follow the call to scale down his career as a performer in order to put something back into his home town of Birmingham, England. 2000 – 2004 Working in the Community Within months Pato moved his Gwarn International Studios into a local community setting and created a small team of family and friends. Before the doors were even opened, the Principal of a local college invited Pato and all his staff members to set up an exciting new music department where they could offer courses in Sound Engineering, Vocal Tuition, Keyboard and Guitar lessons, DJ Mixing and Music Technology. Despite leaving school at an early age and with no qualifications, Pato took the opportunity while at Matthew Boulton College to advance his own education. He successfully completd a Level 1 & Level 2 course in Teacher Training and a course in Counseling Skills. During this same period Pato created a community network called Musical Connections, a program designed to put music equipment and computers into 16 youth centers (including centers for young offenders). He also trained many community tutors how to deliver basic courses in Music Technology to the young people that attended their centers. Next Pato set up a Community Classroom in the college so that young people who were talented or very interested in music, but had no formal qualifications had the opportunity to achieve a college education through music. With the support of Viv Taylor (the Head of Community Safety in Handsworth), Pato launched another community project called Muzik Links in 2001. The aim of this venture was to attract young people who were at risk, in care, or involved in crime and gang activities. This project gave hundreds of youths the opportunity to be involved in professional recordings, dance troupes and live performances. On many occasions Pato would volunteer his services as counselor, mentor or public speaker and by performing at local community events.By the end of 2002, Pato set up his own School of Musical Arts And Technology (SMAAT) and with his entire team relocated to the city center. Within weeks they were approached by South Birmingham College, who offered to employ the services of Pato and his co-workers. Pato agreed to a partnership and accepted the role of Assistant Director of Creative Studies. The success at the college combined with his role in community centers, high schools, a kindergarten and many prisons around the UK, led to Pato’s work becoming recognized across the region. In a partnership with the West Midlands Police Force called Project Ventara, it is noted that Pato’s involvement helped to reduce the number of gun related incidents across the city. Accordingly, Pato was nominated and awarded with the BBC’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication and commitment to positive change. In the same year Pato received the Black Music Award for Lifetime Achievement in recognition of his contribution to the British Music Industry and on the day the Birmingham Museum opened its doors to the Reggae Hall of Fame, Pato was formally honored alongside UB40 and Steel Pulse.

2005 A New Era A period of deep reflection and meditation left Pato feeling guided to continue his musical journey. In early 2005 Yahe Boda (a consecrated spiritual teacher and forerunner) invited Pato to do a short tour across America to “Gather the People in Praise.” This led to Pato phasing out his community commitments and with renewed energy to take on the challenge of recording the inspired double album entitled “The Words of Christ.” (a narrated album of Christ’s teachings taken from the Urantia Book) Poised to re-launch his career from the USA, Pato decided to reach out again to his close friend Roberto, and a partnership was formed. Although Pato had been away from the live concert circuit for many years, he had a place in the minds and hearts of the masses. Pato’s remarkable reputation as being a first rate showman was evidenced in the grand reception to his comeback and the rave reviews from the media and fans alike. After two short tours with Sol Horizon & DubCat, a twist of fate saw Pato join forces with the very popular, Mystic Roots Band (voted top Reggae Band by the Los Angeles Music Awards). After a successful tour starting in Hawaii and then across the mainland of the USA & Canada, Pato took the band into the studio and recorded the “Positive Vibrations” album. By 2009 and after many successful tours and projects, it was evident that it was time for Mystic Roots and Pato to go their separate ways. The band had become popular in many cities across the USA and it was time for them to spread their wings. During this crucial point of transition Pato was approached by Antoinette (Roots Dawtah) Hall, who persuaded Pato that it was time for him to have his own band who’s only agenda would be to support Pato’s mission to Spread The Good News across all 50 Sates Of America. Within 4 weeks the Now Generation Band was formed and the mission embarked upon.Now as an ordained minister Pato performs christenings, weddings, baptisms, prayer circles and hosts many spiritual gatherings, as he tours across America spreading the Good News! With plans for more tours, another album and future collaborations, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for such a truly inspirational artist.

BIO TAKEN FROM WWW.PATOBANTON.COM



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NEW YORK REGGAECHARTS 9.29.10

THE NEW YORK TOP 30 REGGAE CHART 9/29/10
TW LW WOCTITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR

1 1 13 SWEET JAMAICA (2) TARRUS RILEY JOHN JOHN #1
2 2 13 Wine Yu A Wine Da'Ville Fashozy #2
3 3 13 Color Of Love Richie Stevie Penthouse #3
4 5 12 Thank You For Loving Me Stevie Face Penthouse #4
5 6 8 Our Heroes Ed Robinson E2 Recordings #5
6 10 9 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves #6
7 8 14 Hit The Road Jack Sweet Tea Checkmate #7
8 4 18 Free (2) Etana No Doubt #1
9 7 14 If You Don't Know Me By Now George Nooks Total #2
10 11 12 We Shall Find A Way Hezron Tad's #10
11 12 8 Comfort Zone Busy Signal Penthouse #11
12 9 16 Skip To Ma Lu Serani/Ding Dong Deseca/VP #3
13 15 6 Blessed Eljai/Capleton Jah Mix Entertainment #13
14 14 9 Gal A Mad Over Me Mavado Di Genius #14
15 20 5 I'm OK Beenie Man Seanizzle #15
16 19 6 My Life I-Octane DJ Frass #16
17 17 6 How We Do It Bounty Killer/Elephant Man CR203 #17
18 13 19 Feel Good All Over (3) Sanchez Penthouse #1
19 21 5 My Heart Wayne Marshall/Mavado Yard Vybz #19
20 23 4 For Your Eyes Only Shaggy/Alaine K-Licious #20
21 16 18 Bonifide Angel Maxi Priest No Doubt #2
22 26 2 Drinking Rum & Red Bull Future Fambo/Beenie Man Seanizzle #22
23 25 4 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #23
24 18 11 Cougar Nadine Sutherland SnoCone #14
25 27 2 Honey Daryl Strodes/Delroy Clarke State Of Heart Studios #25
26 30 2 Keeping It Real Beres Hammond Heavy Beat #26
27 22 14 Me Homeland Tarrus Riley Juke Boxx #8
28 - 1 Times Like These Queen Ifrica 2 Hard Music #28
29 - 1 Something's Gotta Give Assassin aka Agent Sassco 2 Hard Music #29
30 29 16 In My Cup Richie Loops Big Yard #8


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)

NEW YORK REGGAECHARTS 9.22.10

THE NEW YORK TOP 30 REGGAE CHART 9/22/10
TW LW WOCTITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR

1 3 12 SWEET JAMAICA (1) TARRUS RILEY JOHN JOHN #1
2 5 12 Wine Yu A Wine Da'Ville Fashozy #2
3 6 12 Color Of Love Richie Stevie Penthouse #3
4 1 17 Free (2) Etana No Doubt #1
5 7 11 Thank You For Loving Me Stevie Face Penthouse #5
6 8 7 Our Heroes Ed Robinson E2 Recordings #6
7 2 13 If You Don't Know Me By Now George Nooks Total #2
8 10 13 Hit The Road Jack Sweet Tea Checkmate #8
9 4 15 Skip To Ma Lu Serani/Ding Dong Deseca/VP #3
10 13 8 Put The Stereo On Gappy Ranks Greensleeves #10
11 12 11 We Shall Find A Way Hezron Tad's #11
12 16 7 Comfort Zone Busy Signal Penthouse #12
13 9 18 Feel Good All Over (3) Sanchez Penthouse #1
14 15 8 Gal A Mad Over Mavado Di Genius #14
15 19 6 Blessed Eljai/Capleton Jah Mix Entertainment #15
16 11 17 Bonifide Angel Maxi Priest No Doubt #2
17 18 5 How We Do It Bounty Killer/Elephant Man CR203 #17
18 14 10 Cougar Nadine Sutherland SnoCone #14
19 21 5 My Life I-Octane DJ Frass #19
20 24 4 I'm OK Beenie Man Seanizzle #20
21 23 4 My Heart Wayne Marshall/Mavado Yard Vybz #21
22 17 13 Me Homeland Tarrus Riley Juke Boxx #8
23 26 3 For Your Eyes Only Shaggy/Alaine K-Licious #23
24 20 12 A Beer And A Girl Marcia Griffiths Penthouse #7
25 28 3 Moving On Luciano Maximum Sound #25
26 - 1 Drinking Rum Future Fambo/Beenie Man Seanizzle #26
27 - 1 Honey Daryl Strodes/Delroy Clarke State Of Heart Studios #27
28 22 19 Have A Little Faith (2) Jackie Robinson Joe Fraser #1
29 27 15 In My Cup Richie Loops Big Yard #8
30 - 1 Keeping It Real Beres Hammond Heavy Beat #30


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)