Saturday, July 22, 2006

Mr Vegas On Boom Shots Show July 26th
































Mr Vegas On Boom Shots Show July 26th
Tune in this wednesday when Mr Vegas joins DJ Boom on the show Boom Shots. Wednesday, 3am, 9am, 3pm & 9pm EST
When
Jul 26, 2006
Web Site
http://www.bassmentalitysound.com
Where
Boom Shots (more details)
www.bigupradio.com
Oakland, California

Junior Reid visits the Reality Time Show on Bigupradio.com July 23rd








Junior Reid visits the Reality Time Show on Bigupradio.com July 23rd

The Roots reggae legend Junior Reid visits the show REALITY TIME this week on Bigupradio.com's Slamming Dancehall Reggae station. Join your hosts DJ Kurious and MC Typhoon for an exclusive interview with Junior Reid and the lastest smashes they've got playing in the dancehalls. REALITY TIME features the best conscious reggae selections every time! Tune in every Sunday at 3am 9am 3pm and 9pm.


About Junior Reid


To date, Jamaican-born singer Junior Reid, a devout Rastafarian regarded by many as a messenger from Jah, is best known for the hit singles ‘Foreign Mind’, ‘One Blood’, ‘Boom Shak-a-Lak’ and ‘Listen to the Voices’. He also served as the lead singer for the Grammy Award-winning Reggae group Black Uhuru.



Born on the 6th of June, Delroy "Junior" Reid grew up in the Waterhouse district of West Kingston. Junior began his career at an early age, gaining his initial inspiration from a tough upbringing. He recorded his first single ‘Know Myself’ at age fourteen for the late singer Hugh Mundell, released in the U.K. on the Greensleeves label. He then went on to form his own band, The Voice of Progress, and after a local hit with ‘Minibus Driver’ the group’s success was established with the album of the same name.



At the age of eighteen, Junior was asked to join Black Uhuru as lead singer. The group completed their transformation to international status while he was a member, nominated twice for a Grammy Award in the Reggae category. 

After many changes in the music business and an agreed separation among the members of Black Uhuru, Junior returned to the solo arena and started his own production company, J.R. Productions.

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Mr Easy number one on Download.com








Mr Easy number one on Download.com

KINGSTON, JA – Dancehall singer Mr. Easy has been making a strong impact with his song STRANGEST THING.   The song is the debut effort from his very  own E-2 Muzik imprint; a collective effort between Mr. Easy and Eloy Daron.  The song has landed a key spot at http://www.download.com, where it has shot to number one! 


If you haven’t heard the song you can visit his website:  http://www.mreasy.net and also his myspace community: http://www.myspace.com/itsmreasy, where you can join the community.  There’s music streaming at both locations, while his website also allows for you to enjoy his catalog of videos, photos from shows and more. 


For additional information on Mr. Easy or if you need a copy of the song, or you are interested in setting up an interview, you can contact management:  RudeGal Entertainment at rudegal@rudegal.com or 909-227-RUDE(7833) / 876-413-7624.


Upcoming dates for Mr. Easy include:  Jamaica Gold in Los Angeles – July 23rd, Japan July 27th – 29th, Fully Loaded Jamaica July 30th and ATI Weekend Negril Jamaica.


CONTACT:


RudeGal

RudeGal Ent.

rudegal@rudegal.com

909-227-RUDE

Bigupradio.com Talks with Ras D








Bigupradio.com Talks with Ras D

On July 7 2006 Big Up Radio sat down with Dave “Ras D” Munroe to discuss his Cd “Give Some Love Today”, upcoming performances, studio projects, and his new Cd. “Love with Meaning” due out in early 2007.


When asked when he first had an interest in music Ras D replied “from birth”. That seems to be a common answer among musicians hailing from Jamaica. Music for Jamaicans is an integral part of daily life , and Ras D is no exception. Growing up in Kingston Ras D formed an early friendship with Andrew Tosh, son of the legendary founding wailer, Peter Tosh. He recalled days spent at the Tosh family home, where surely some of his first musical influences began.


While going to school together Ras D and Andrew Tosh got involved in music class, although he states he didn’t get the idea to become a singer, songwriter and musician until later.


Beginning in 1996 Ras D had linked up with Flourgon a.k.a. Michael May, along with his brother Red Dragon. Flourgon utilized Ras D's lyrical talent for material for his own music. Songs like “Too Early Shirley” on the Fat Eyes label, and “Lasco”on Sly and Robbie's Taxi label, were written By Ras D for Flourgon. The latter eventually was used in a television commercial. After “Lasco” received air play in Jamaica and oversees they met with the owner and President of Lasco( a soy based nutritional drink), Mr. Lasco himself. The end result was a television commercial featuring Ras D’s and Flourgon’s “Lasco” .


In July of 1999 Ras D left Jamaica for the United States of America, and  went on tour with Andrew Tosh, Junior Reid, and Michael Rose. Touring for two months across the country, is where he realized his destiny to become a singer as well as songwriter. Ras D, decided to stay in the states after the tour concluded, and began working on songs for what would be his debut Cd “Give Some Love Today” which was released in 2004.


“The message is vital” explains Ras D. “I wanted to focus on serious topics of the times.” He certainly does with tracks like “Sept.11th”, “It’s a Dirty Habit”, and “After the Storm” with Junior Toots. and the title track “Give Some Love Today” with vocals from Regina Espinoza. The lyrics are heartical and pure wisdom. Ras D has a real talent of putting emotion to lyrics, and the listener is uplifted with songs of thanks and praise like “Hail the King”, and “Peace Call”. Righteous lyrics throughout, with other songs such as “Education”, and “The Herb” pointing out the many benefits, of the blessed colly tree.  


Ras D has been hard at work finishing his second album, “Love with Meaning”, due out in early 2007. We at Big Up Radio were treated to an acapella version of the title track “Love with Meaning.” As a serious musician and vocalist Ras D is mastering his new work now, and putting the finishing touches on the last few songs to be put on the new Cd.  I am blessed to be one of the few people to hear his latest works. Let me tell you, the vibes are nice. As with all of Ras D’s music, inspiration comes directly from His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie I. His songs include messages of truth and rights, songs of love for the woman, and for humanity world wide.



Talking about current issues we are facing to today, and giving us a call to put our faith in the almighty Jah! Junior Toots joins Ras D on “Giving a Fight”, and their blend of harmonies and vocals compliment each other well. Regina Espinoza adds her sweet, soulful voice to another track “Accusation”. You can listen to a sample of the tracks to be released on Ras D’s website

www.rasdmusic.com.


Check Out Ras D’s video on www.bigupradio.com. You can purchase his Cd from www.bigupradio.com. To contact Ras D for bookings you can send an email to daverasd@hotmail.com. If you have the opportunity to see a live performance from Ras D, don’t miss it. I was impressed with his stage performance at Dreadstock, in Vallejo California. I hope he returns again this fall! To keep up to date check out the events page on his website.



Ras D’s message is itinual, and his positive vibes just nice up the place.    


 

Tanya Stephens’s New Album ‘Rebelution’ in stores August 29th









 


 


The quintessential Jamaican singer / songwriter, Tanya Stephens is equally adept at blazing the latest dancehall riddims as she is at blessing an acoustic guitar-driven ballad with lyrics that are insightful, relevant, comical, and often scathing…...life and love observed with the honest eyes of a child, yet processed and returned to her audience with uncommon maturity and melody.  On “Rebelution,” Tanya Stephens once again displays her wit and musical sensibilities


Tanya has scored international hits in the past with the classics “Goggle” and “You Nuh Ready Yet,”….songs still guaranteed to move the crowd in any setting.  Her last album “Gangsta Blues” yielded the one-drop anthem “It’s A Pity,” on the Doctors Darling riddim (a remix of Gregory Isaac’s smash Night Nurse). The song was clearly one of the biggest tunes of 2004, and arguably Tanya’s career, and introduced the rest of the world to Tanya Stephens, the single found its way onto commercial radio and eventually video outlets like MTV Jams.  The success of that single, followed by the critical acclaim from numerous media outlets (including the NY Times, Village Voice, Source, and Vibe Magazine) helped propel Tanya to the forefront of Jamaican music, and is the reason that nearly 2 years after it’s release, “Gangsta Blues” remains on the Billboard Reggae chart.


On the 1st single “These Streets,” an airy acoustic guitar track, Tanya pleads with her thug-love to realize that “these streets don’t love you like I do.” Paying respect to the masters, Tanya borrows some rhythmic ideas on songs like “Dirty Thoughts,” where listeners will instantly recognize Bob Marley’s “Mr. Brown” riddim, and “To the Limit,” which draws on a classic Burning Spear riddim.  The song currently burning up the radio in Jamaica “Rescue,” produced by Irie FM’s Big A, is a reworking of Bunny Wailer's “Ballroom Floor” Riddim. On this, her 4th LP, Tanya is poised to reach even greater international acclaim and finally be recognized by the masses as one of the great talents to emerge from Jamaica.  “Rebelution” features the musings of a songbird who is vulnerable enough to feel the pain, but tough enough to live through it.


With a militant swagger, “Rebelution” is an edgy narrative of a street smart guerilla poet who continues to break the stereotype of what a female Jamaican artist should sound like. Smart and sexy, jagged and cunning, the lyrics flow out of the speakers and attack the unfortunate victims of her sharp tongue. This is not a passive listener’s record, nor is it a record for the weak hearted. It screams and bites in the gentlest way possible, with back handed compliments and sometimes less-than-reaffirming opinions. Armed with a fervent voice and classy demeanor Tanya tells her truth the way she sees it, uncompromising and uncensored. The evolution from the love scorned “Gangsta Blues” is apparent, but does not stray from the autobiographical, if anything “Rebelution” is the next chapter in her story. Already a cult hero in her native Jamaica, this album has Tanya Stephens crying from the hills and streets of Kingston… “Viva La Rebelution!”

New Dancehall Mixtape "RED ALERT" from DJ Boom












The Explosive Brand new mix by DJ Boom available on www.bassmentalitysound.com!



Tune in to the show "BOOM SHOTS" every Wed. on bigupradio.com for a chance to win this and other Mixes.


Featuring The Hottest New Singles from:



Wayne Wonder

Sean Paul

Sizzla

Capleton

Tanto Metro & Devonte

Spanner Banner

Tami Chynn

Flava Unit

Da'ville

Alaine

Morgan Heritage

Junior X

Leftside & Esco

Delly Ranx & more.



Also featuring the hot new riddims: Sidewalk University Riddim, Heavenly Riddim, RAW Riddim, Bad Up Riddim & more.

Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Power of Words California Tour


San Francisco, CA - The music scene in America has forgotten one of the most important factors of creative expression. The words, or lyrics, which have been so important to past generations, have given way to simple "party" lyrics and "sing along" hooks, whose basic message hopes to reach only the least common denominator of today's listening and music buying audience. Gone are the days when people sang to communicate social and political awareness, while the real "truthspeakers" are snuffed out or ignored until they loose the will to create. Music as we know it has always been a sort of "newspaper" which gives the listener insight on current events and the news of our times. Somewhere along these lines the message got lost.



With this, "The Power of Words" concept in mind, Independent Distribution Collective (IDC) an artist friendly CD distribution company, decided to develop a small tour which would not only feature artists with a message, but artists who would make that message the main focal point of their live performances. IDC chose two artists from their vast catalog who put the lyrics at the forefront of their live performances. One artist, Haji Mike, is a Cypriot Poet, MC and Ph.D. who spent many years in England, where he was exposed to both reggae music and spoken word poetry. His tireless efforts to help heal a decades long division in his homeland of Cyprus, and his constant support of the youth culture there makes it easy to see why he was chosen for this tour. The other artist, Karney, is a San Francisco born Singer/Songwriter who has toured all of the US, and performed and written songs alongside countless different and diverse musical icons. Always a socially conscious person, and supporter of many forms of creative art, Karney's biting wit and political lyrics are always present in any of her live shows. This tour will also feature some amazing local acts in each of these cities.



It is important for this tour to reach audiences who are looking for a message in today's music. With that in mind IDC focused on a few markets in Northern California, which have always been home to social change in America. San Francisco, Santa Cruz, and Chico, California seem perfect places for these shows. With this small tour as a proving ground, IDC hopes to launch dozens of these types of tours across the US over the next few years. This tour will include live musical performances with a full band, acoustic performances, and even a few spoken word poetry and educational presentations. Please help support independent and intelligent music.



For more information or to arrange interviews with these artists please feel free to contact Steffen Franz at IDC, 415 292-7007 or e-mail standout@independentdistro.com





The "Power of Words" Tour, Summer 2006



Independent Distribution Collective, Olive Tree Music, Tangent Records and Positive Sound Massive Recordings present The "Power of Words Tour" featuring Haji Mike and Karney plus Stand Out Selector and the Poetz4Peace Riddim Section, plus many great guest artists.



Saturday 7/22 "Running a Label in the Digital Age" Multimedia Presentation by Haji Mike Noon-3pm Presented by Pyramind: The Institute For Advanced Digital Audio Training and AMP3 @ Pyramind Sound 880 Folsom Street, San Francisco. For more info or to reserve a ticket call 415 896-9800 or visit www.pyramind.com Free to Pyramind Students, and AMP3 Members otherwise $10 per person Limited Capacity - reserve tickets now.



Saturday 7/22 The Red Victorian and Peace Cafe presents Cypriot poet Haji Mike reading selected works of poetry at The Peace Cafe in the lobby of The Red Vic, 1665 Haight Street at Cole, San Francisco. For more information please call (415) 864-1978 Doors at 7 pm, all ages, Free to everyone... Donations welcome



Tuesday 7/25 JSP and IDC present the "Power Of Words Tour" featuring Haji Mike and Karney, plus special guests Good Luck Joes at Red Devil Lounge 1695 Polk Street at Clay, San Francisco. For more information please call (415) 921-1695 or www.reddevillounge.com Doors @ 8pm $5.00 in advance, $7.00 day of show.



Wednesday 7/26 Good Vibez Entertainment presents the "Power Of Words Tour" featuring Haji Mike and Karney, plus special guests at The Attic, 931 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, California. For more information please call (831) 460-1800 www.theatticsantacruz.com or

www.goodvibezmusic.com Doors @ 8pm $7.00



Thursday 7/27 Conscious Wise Scribe Visions presents the "Power Of Words Tour" featuring Haji Mike and Karney, plus special guest Mama Labeba and special guest DJs at Crux Art Collective, 7 Commerce Ct. ..110, Chico, CA (530) 892-2354 or www.cruxarts.com for more information . Doors @ 8pm Show @ 9pm $7.00



Friday 7/28 IDC and Chameleon Music presents Heavy Hitters Fridays featuring an Acoustic Evening with the "Power Of Words Tour" featuring Haji Mike and Karney, plus special guests at Brainwash Cafe 1122 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA. Call 415 255-4866 or visit www.brainwash.com or www.chameleonmusic.com for more info. Show @ 8 pm Free to Everyone!



Haji Mike's new album "The Storyman" and Karney's two recent releases "All Connected" and "Karney" are distributed in the US by Independent Distribution Collective and are available at all fine music retailers and online at CD Baby.com and on i-Tunes.



Check out the following web links for background on these artists:



www.hajimike.com

www.karney.org

www.independentdistro.com



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1693 Polk Street, Suite 202 SF, CA, 94109, USA

415.292.7007 phone 415.292.5007 fax

www.independentdistro.com



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Monday, July 03, 2006

Katchafire Gets Usa Distribution Deal And Tour Dates For Hawaii And UK


Katchafire, Aotearoa's top reggae band, have gained an American distribution deal with 2b1 Multimedia in San Francisco. 2b1 is a specialist label with a strong live reggae catalogue of international acts. The owner, Boots Hughston, is a music industry legend around San Francisco, having been a session player to the stars, major live venue owner and a supplier of music production services, as well as being one of the visionary few who created the venue site that has become REGGAE ON THE RIVER, the premiere live reggae event in the US for over 20 years!


2b1 is, in turn, distributed throughout the USA by the highly-rated Sony/BMG-owned Red Distribution. The latter's most recent success being breakthrough reggae act Matisyahu.


Katchafire will now play live performances in the US this August in support  of the 22nd July release in the States of REVIVAL. This will be part of an extensive headline tour of Hawaii, which includes fronting both nights of the annual BIRTHDAY BASH event for top radio station KCCN in Honolulu.


The UK will not miss out either - an extensive tour has been arranged for July and dates are as follows:-


Thursday 13 July

The Coronet, 28 New Kent Rd, London

8pm til 1am

DJs: tbc

£12 advance / £15 door


Friday 14 July

Larmer Tree Festival, Larmer Tree Gardens, Wiltshire

Other Acts: Afro Celt Soundsystem, Dreadzone, Seth Lakeman etc

Sold Out

http://www.larmertreefestival.co.uk


Saturday 15 July

Cypress Avenue, Cork, Ireland

8pm til 2am

DJ: Dr Fiasco

10e advance / 12e door

http://www.cyprusavenue.ie/


Sunday 16 July

Crawdaddy, Dublin, Ireland

8pm til 12am

DJ: Dr Fiasco

12e advance / 15e door

http://www.pod.ie/crawdaddy.php


Tuesday 18 July

Liquid Rooms, 9c Victoria St, Edinburgh

8pm til 12am

DJs: Mungo’s Hi-Fi

£12 adv / £15 door

http://www.liquidroom.com/


Thursday 20 July

The Croft, Stokes Croft, Bristol

8pm til 1am

DJs: Dubwize Soundsystem

£10 adv / £12 door

http://www.the-croft.com/


Friday 21 July

Llangollen Fringe Festival, Llangollen, Wales

7pm til 1am

DJ: Earthdoctor

£9 adv

http://www.llangollenfringe.co.uk/


Saturday 22 July

Monkey Café, 13 Castle Street, Swansea, Wales

8pm til 2am

DJs: Survival Soundsystem

Price tbc

http://www.monkeycafe.co.uk/monkey.html?v=1


Sunday 23 July

Ashton Court Festival, Bristol

http://www.ashtoncourtfestival.com/

£5


Sunday 23 July

Truck Festival, Oxfordshire

Other Acts: Mystery Jets, Chicks on Speed etc

http://www.truckfestival.org/

SOLD OUT


For further information on the UK tour please contact: anton@trailermedia.com


Katchafire and Mai Music would like to extend a very sincere ‘thank you’ to all the individuals like yourselves who have responded to their music and given them support, resulting in the USA distribution deal and tour dates into these important international arenas.


For further information please contact:


Gaylene Martin

Email:  Gaylene.kiwi@xtra.co.nz


Victor Stent, Mai Music

Email:  victor@maimusic.co.nz

Nadine Sutherland Turns Up The Heat


After a year on the small screen as a judge on the most popular television programme in Jamaica, Nadine Sutherland is set to make BIG waves this summer with a string of new singles, tour dates, and the release of her long awaited album.


Nadine turned quite a few heads during her recent video shoot for her new single entitled “Keep Me Safe” (Eight76 Records).  A mixture of tourists, community residents, and passers-by to the downtown Kingston area stopped in their tracks at the sight of Nadine Sutherland in her element.  Nadine is known for her dynamic energy and presence before an audience, and director Nordia Rose wisely used the busy locale as a backdrop for the songstress.  The appreciative and enthusiastic crowd let Nadine know how much she’s been missed and that her fans are hungry for more.  Nadine has also recently recorded another upcoming single “Cyan Tek It” featuring Chrisinti (Eight76 Records).  The video for “Cyan Tek It” was also directed by Nordia Rose.


Nadine also returns to the stage as one of the headliners of the much anticipated Reggae Sunsplash 2006 in Jamaica this August.  What’s more, she will also be joining Chrisinti and the rest of the Eight76 crew on select dates of the 2006 Eight76 All Star summer tour including the Sea Breeze Festival on July 23 in long beach, California.  Nadine is looking forward to performing her songs from her long repertoire of hits (“Action”, “Babyface”, “Wicked & Wild”, etc.) and new material from her album.  Interested promoters should contact Myshjua Archibald at Eight76 Records (786) 251-7202 / allarc@aol.com


As a business minded entertainer, Nadine has wisely established her own company, Nadsipadsi Enterprises Incorporated.  Nadsipadsi’s purpose it to work hand in hand with various companies on projects that further Nadine’s long-term career goals.  This allows her television, recording, and performing endeavors to flourish.  Upcoming projects include the launch of the official Nadine Sutherland website where fans can interact directly with Nadine.  In addition, Nadine has already begun shooting the latest season of Digicel’s Rising Stars on TVJ in Jamaica along with fellow judges Anthony Miller and Clyde McKenzie.


Nadine Sutherland’s star continues to burn brightly with a new album, videos, singles, a sizzling live show, and a spot on the HOTTEST television programme in Jamaica’s history.  Keep an eye on her- you don’t want to miss your moment in the sun!


About Eight76 Records:


Founded in 2002 by Kenroy "YahBreeze" Archibald along with his wife and partner, Myshjua Archibald, Eight76 Records is the official music label of All Arc Enterprises as an outlet for the performing, production, and writing talents at All Arc Productions. The label launched itself into the international marketplace in 2004 with the release of the RUSTIC, SKASMATIC, and RETRORESPEK which feature the talents of veterans like Marcia Griffiths, Luciano, Mikey General, Nadine Sutherland, YahBreeze, producer Barry O'Hare.  Recent CD releases on the Eight76 Records label include emerging stars Evette and Fyah Blaze and popular roots reggae singer, Chrisinti. For more information visit the company's official website: www.Eight76Records.com.


For further information contact:

US/Canada: Foundation Media - Russell Gerlach: (562) 948-3008 / ReggaeRuss@aol.com

Jamaica: Headline Entertainment - Jerome Hamilton: (876) 960-0382 / Jerome@Headline.com.jm

All Arc Enterprises/Eight76 Records - Myshjua Archibald: (305) 234-5883 / AllArc@aol.com

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