HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Today February 1 would have been the 57th Birthday of the Crown Prince of Reggae the late Dennis Emmanuel Brown (Feb1, 1957 to July 1, 1999)

Also celebrating

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.

PAM HALL

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 

REGGAE/DANCEHALL YEAR IN REVIEW 2013

REGGAE/DANCEHALL YEAR IN REVIEW 2013

DECEMBER

2013 Top 10 Richest Reggae/Dancehall artists alive

1.  Shaggy

2.  Jimmy Cliff

3.  Sean Paul

4.  Ziggy Marley

5.  Sean Kingston

6.  Damian Marley

7.  Maxie Priest

8.  Buju Banton

9.  Beenie Man

10.Bounty Killer

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (Dec 28) "Sound Wave" by Makua Rothman.

-Supercat returned to Jamaica and appeared on Sting.

-Supercat performed at Amazura.

-Damian Marley's first cruise ever sells out shortly after it is announced.

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (Dec 14, 21) "Reincarnated" by Snoop Lion.

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (Dec 7) "The Journey" by Mishka.

-Grammy nods Beres, Sizzla, Sly and Robbie, Snoop and Ziggy.

-DJ HIRO - died December 4th, 2013.

-Junior Murvin died on Dec 2, Summers Town Road, Portland.

NOVEMBER

-Sizzla US visa was denied.

-Romain Virgo changed management team.

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (Nov 30) "Vines" by Passafire.

-Vybez Kartel Murder Trial began.

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (Nov 16) "Sex, Love and Reggae" by Gyptian.

-Funeral for Peter Tosh's mom.

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (Nov 2, 9, 23) "Reincarnated" by Snoop Lion.

-Tessane Chin's first appearance on the Voice Season 5.

-Bob Marley Makes Forbes Rich List top five with $18 million. 

-Richard Patrick Bennett OD, better known as Charlie Chaplin honored by Jamaican Government.

-Freddie McGregor received CPR’s highest honor, the Pinnacle Award. 

-Reggae Culture Salute Nov 2nd, Brooklyn, NY.

OCTOBER

-Peter Tosh's mom Alvera Coke died at age 96.

-Tony Brevett of the Melodians died.

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (Oct. 5,19, 26) "Reincarnated" by Snoop Lion.

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (Oct 12) "9ine" by Musiq Soulchild/Syleena  Johnson.

SEPTEMBER

-Queen Ifirica dropped from Rastafest in Canada.

-Patrick Roach Samuels, producer funeral.

-Bob Marley Statue Vandalized. 

-Prince Jazzbo 1970's roots deejay died on Sept 11th from lung cancer at his home in St. Catherine.

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (Sept 14, 21, 28) "Reincarnated" by Snoop Lion.

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (Sept 7) "Hawaii 13" by The Green.

AUGUST

-Irie Jam at The Barclays Center from Aug31st to Sept 1st.

-Buju Banton Prosecutor Tells Court He Will Not Prosecute Juror.

-Ghana Honors Rita Marley.

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (Aug 3,10,17, 24, 31) "Reincarnated" by Snoop Lion.

JULY

-Snoop Lion changes name to Snoopzilla

-Toots Hibbert files  $1 million in compensatory damages and $20 million in punitive damages.

-Selena Gomez Covers Buju Banton "Champion"

-Rihanna's social media video dancing to Busy Signals "Missing You" spiked 21 million in viewership.

-Shaggy on Fox 5 Good Day New York performed "Fight This Feeling"

-Tifa Nominated For MTV Iggy Song of The Summer Award. Video Champion Bubbler

-Capelton's Annual Show "A St. Mary Mi Come From" cancelled.

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (Jul 20) "Automatic" by Iration.Jul. 

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (Jul 13) "Legend Remix" by Bob Marley and The Wailers.

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (Jul. 6 and 27) "Reincarnated" by Snoop Lion.

JUNE

-Judge Throws Out Buju Banton Gun Conviction, Wants Contempt Charge Against Juror.

-Vybz Kartel Hospitalized For Chest Pains.

-Police Announced that they want to speak to dancehall artist Spragga Benz.

-Tony Rebel and Tommy Cowan sworn in as JP's. 

-Morgan Heritage return after 5 year break with "Here Come The Kings"

-Ziggy Marley Wins Emmy for original song in a children’s or animation program, for ”I Love You Too!” from Disney Channel’s ”3rd and Bird

-Buju Banton retains new counsel, as previous lawyer elected as Mayor of Jackson, Mississipi.

-Jah Cure has a new manager, Robert Livingston.

-Mikey Jarrett, Jr., son of Reggae Dancehall Hall artist Mikey Jarrett  and the manager of Junior Reid died.

-Toots Hibbert Sues Former Manager For U$1.2 Million.  Suit was filed over the singer’s publishing.

-Inner Circle Tour Bus crashed in Louisiana.

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (June 1,8,15,22, 29) "Reincarnated" by Snoop Lion.

MAY

-Anthony B cancels South American Tour, as he was unable to obtain a waiver to travel outside of the USA because of marijuana charge and pending court trial in GA.

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album Snoop Lion Reggae  "Reincarnated" (May 11, 18, 25)

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album John Brown's Body "Kings And Queens" (May 4)

-Daville released from a New York jail on domestic dispute with his wife.

-Mr. Vegas Accused Infringement 1990's hit rhythm Black Widow produced by Shines.  HisSweet Jamaica album was pulled from iTunes, Amazon and Google Play due to this.

-Sugar Minott's Daughter Family Feud.

-Cedric Brooks, a Jamaican saxophone player and influential roots reggae musician, died. He was 70.

APRIL

-Producer 1970's Harry "Harry J" Johnson Died at age 68 on April 3.

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (April 27) "Peace of Mind" by Rebelution.

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (April 13, 20) "Reggae Worship. A Roots Revival" by Christafari.

-Shane Brown Co-manages Tarrus Riley.

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (April 6) "Its All A Jam" by Fortunate Youth.

MARCH

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (March 30) "Ocean Is My Potion" by Mishka.

-Busy Signal parted ways with longstanding manager Shane Brown.

-Etana launches "A Better Tomorrow" album in Jamaica.

-Nikki Manaj and French Mantana sample "Murder She Wrote" Rhythm song Freak.

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (March 23)  "Ghetto Youths International Presents. Set Up Shop" Vol 1 - Various Artists.

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (March 16) "Ocean Is My Potion" by Mishka.

-Downsound Records Drops Khago.

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (March 9) "Born And Raised II. The Rebirth" by Fiji.

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (March 2) "Spark Seeker. Acoustic Sessions" by Matishyahu.

FEBRUARY

-Sean Paul "Gimmie Di Light" featured in Kia Motors tv ad.

-Etana digital release of "A Better Tomorrow"

-New Female Producer Shilo Evans released her first project.

-Buju Banton Trial For Juror Misconduct

-A U.S. State Department law enforcement officer pleaded guilty to accepting bribes to help Jamaican musician Mavado gain a visa to enter the US.

- Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (Feb 16, 23) "Spark Seeker" by Matisyahu.

-Jimmy Cliff collects Grammy for best reggae album.

-Reggae Photographer Diane Osborne died on February 9, 2013.

- Guitarist Alva Reggie Lewis Died Feb 4.

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (Feb 2, 9) "Spark Seeker.  Acoustic Sessions" by Matisyahu.

-Movado BET 106 and Park.

JANUARY

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (Jan 12, 19) "Peace of Mind" by Rebelution.

-Rebel Salute a hit.

-George "Little Bop" Clarke of Mystic Revelation died on Jan 8 at his Rockfort, St. Andrew home.

-Sean Paul sued U$80 M by an alleged ex-lover from Europe.

-Trevor Roper from the group Chalice died Jan 2 in Chicago.  He was 59.

-Billboard Number 1 Reggae Album (Jan 5) "Marley" by Bob Marley and The Wailers.

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Billboard Reggae Albums - July 13

1.  Legend: Remixed - Bob Marly & The Wailers

2. Reinarnated - Snoop Lion

3. Peace of Mind - Rebelution

4. the KCRW Session - Jimmy Cliff

5. Spark Seeker - Matisyahu

6. Here Come the Kings - Morgan Heritage

7. Soca Gold 2013 - Various Artists

8. Marley - The Original Soundtrack - Bob Marley & The Wailers

9. Strength To Survive - Soja

10. Best So Far - Katchafire

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE CHART 7/5/13

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Kashief Lindo Holds Down The No.1 Spot On The South Florida Reggae Chart.

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR

1 1 11 LOVE IS OVERDUE (2) KASHIEF LINDO HEAVY BEAT RECORDS #1

2 2 11 Gal A Gimme Bun I-Octane Seanizzle Records #2

3 3 10 For You Eljai Jah Mix Ent/VPAL #3

4 4 9 Fight This Feeling Shaggy/Beres Hammond Ranch Entertainment #4

5 8 6 Love Love Love Etana/Busy Signal Gambino Musik/Jus Bus #5

6 6 8 Behind Curtains Chronixx Zinc Fence Records #6

7 5 12 Nah Follow Nobody (2) Chronixx Digital One Prod #1

8 10 6 Bag A Hype Freddie McGregor VP Records #8

9 7 18 Perfect Love Song Morgan Heritage VP Records #2

10 11 5 All Out Romain Virgo Gambino Musik/Jus Bus #10

11 12 4 Doctor Code Red Crew Zimma Records #11

12 9 20 Real Reggae Music (3) Richie Stevens Pot Of Gold/VPAL #1

13 13 20 African Union Screwdriver Upstairs Music #2

14 17 5 Never Be Alone Again Nikesha Lindo Heavy Beat Records #14

15 16 5 Cool Operator Andrew Bees Mightyful 13 Records/VPAL #15

16 18 3 Smile Jamaica Chronixx Silky Walks Records #16

17 20 2 I Am...I Said Mikey Spice Joe Fraser Records #17

18 21 3 Finally Free Tom Laing Black Scorpio Records #18

19 14 20 Neighborhood Girl Jereme Morgan Dada Son Records #10

20 24 2 Murder Richie Stevens Pot Of Gold/VPAL #20

21 15 21 Boom Boom (Say My Name) Novel-T Hook Shop Records #3

22 - 1 Clean Up Ambelique Mi Yard Records #22

23 19 18 No No No Marcia Griffiths Di Genius Records #7

24 23 3 Rich Man Honoreble J-Vibe Records #23

25 - 1 Dye Dye Macka Diamond Lock City Records/Truckback Records #25

PLEASE NOTE:

The South Florida Top 25 Reggae Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay, from data received from a combination of requests, and airplay. Participants include, WAVS 1170am, The Foundation Radio Network, and Sir Rockwell @ www.rockdabox.net

THE TOP 10 of The South Florida Top 25 Reggae Chart is counted down by Sir Rockwell on www.rockdabox.net Fridays @ 4:00 pm
The numbers in brackets indicate how long @ 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.

 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2013)

THE NEW YORK/FOUNDATION RADIO NETWORK TOP 30 MUSIC CHART 7/3/13

TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR

1 1 17 FINALLY FREE (3)  TOM LAING BLACK SCORPIO RECORDS #1

2 2 9 Fight This Feeling Shaggy/Beres Hammond   Ranch Ent #2

3 3 10 Gal A Gimme Bun I-Octane Seanizzle Records #3

4 5 10 For You Eljai Jah Mix Ent/VPAL #4

5 7 11 Behind Curtains Chronixx Zinc Fence Records #5

6 4 12 Nah Follow Nobody (2) Chronixx Digital One Prod #1

7 6 11 Sittin’ Up In My Room Nadine Sutherland MV Music #3

8 11 7 Freedom Train Victor Essiet & The Mandators  Mystic Records #8

9 13 6 Love Love Love Etana/Busy Signal Gambino Musik/Jus Bus #9

10 14 6 Twilight Time Fred Locks Boot Camp Records #10

11 12 7 Stuck On Me (Sugar, Sugar) Advoket/Trapykal One Gankins Records #11

12 8 19 Come To Me Colin Roach Prominent Records #2

13 9 16 Ebony Eyes Winsome Benjamin/U Roy  Soul Beat Records #3

14 17 6 Ex-Boyfriend Tanya Carter I Am Music #14

15 18 5 All Out Romain Virgo Gambino Musik/Jus Bus #15

16 10 18 Real Reggae Music (3) Richie Stevens/U Roy Pot Of Gold/VPAL #1

17 20 4 Cool Operator Andrew Bees Mightyful 13 Records/VPAL #17

18 21 4 Feeling Free Roots Queen Royal Queen Records #18

19 22 4 Love Is Overdue Kashief Lindo Heavy Beat Records #19

20 15 16 Facebook Kiprich Nuh Behavior Records #5

21 23 3 Dye Dye Macka Diamond Lock City Music/Truckback Records #21

22 16 18 No No No Marcia Griffiths Di Genius Records #3

23 26 3 Smile Jamaica Chronixx Silky Walks Records #23

24 27 2 Murder Richie Stevens Pot Of Gold/VPAL #24

25 19 15 Neighborhood Girl Jereme Morgan Dada Son Records #11

26 28 2 Take Me To The Moon Chyna Nicole Mightyful 13 Records/VPAL #26

27 30 2 Bag A Hype Freddie McGregor VP Records #27

28 - 1 Sweet Reggae Music Patra LGN Productions #28

29 - 1 I Am...I Said Mikey Spice Joe Fraser Records #29

30 - 1 Perhaps Anthony Malvo Real Music Productions #30

NOTE:

The New York Foundation Radio Network Top 30 Music Chart is compiled by Clinton Lindsay

from data received for airplay and listeners requests. Participants: WVIP 93.5fm,  HYPERLINK "http://www.vibeoneradio.com" www.vibeoneradio.com,

MIXX 102.5fm/New York/New Jersey, and The Foundation Radio Network.

The New York Foundation Radio Network Top 30 Music Chart is aired

Fridays at 2:00p.m.on  HYPERLINK "http://www.clintonlindsay.com" www.clintonlindsay.com, and on all its affiliated networks.

The numbers in brackets indicate how long @ No.1,   TW/This Week, LW/Last Week,

WOC/Weeks On Chart, RE/Return, NFAP/Not Fit For Airplay, HPR/Highest Position Reached. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (2013)

Anti-Gang Bill Will NOT Hamper Free Speech

Freedom of speech and expression will NOT be restricted under the anti-gang bill according to Security Minister Peter Bunting.

Jamaican singer WINSOME BENJAMIN receives a Citation

WINSOME BENJAMIN, receives a Citation from the President of the Society for the Advancement for the Caribbean Diaspora ( S A C D ) Ms Minna LaFortune ( right ) at left is Mr Errol Maye Chair of the Fund Raising and marketing Director for (S A C D)

The Citation was giving on behalf the Borough President of Brooklyn New York, Marty Markowitz.  The event was a Scholarship Fundraising held at St Francis College down town Brooklyn on Saturday June 29^th 2013.

Ms Benjamin also receives Citation from City Council member

Jumaane D. Williams of Brooklyn New York. 

The large crowd kept asking the singer for more and more of the sweet Reggae music she was offering.