 Resurrector of Heavyweight Dub Champion is the very special guest on Reggae Jamdown Monday, June 29th on Bigupradio.com Roots Reggae. Join your host DJ Dub Cowboy for an interview and special feature with Heavyweight Dub Champion. The band has just released a new album "Rise of the Champion Nation." This new release features KRS-One, Killah Priest, Dr. Israel, A.P.O.S.T.L.E. and more! Tune in to the roots station on Monday and find out all about it! ONE LOVE About Heavyweight Dub Champion: Created in the mountains of Colorado in 1997, Heavyweight Dub Champion is a musical entity here to reclaim sacred space through ritualistic performance and sonic alchemy. HDC communes with Warrior Spirits in the creation, production and performance of their vibrational healing aural mandalas. Their debut album, "Survival Guide For the End of Time" won numerous awards in the State of Colorado, including Westword Magazine's Colorado Album of the Year. Their upcoming release features multiple tracks with KRS ONE, Killah Priest, Dr. Israel, Apostle, Stero Lion, Elf Tranzporter, Wailer B, Lady K, and others. All music falls under a specific credo described in the Last Champion Manifesto, included in "Survival Guide." The mission of Heavyweight Dub Champion and Champion Nation is the Unconditional Liberation of the Human Race. All music is created from scratch by the sonic shamanistic alchemists: Resurrector, Patch, and Totter Todd. "Survival Guide" features scratching by DJ Hot Daddi 36-O and their as of yet untitled follow-up album features scratching by DJ Illnaughty. "Survival Guide" is available online from Itunes and CDBaby, among other sources. Find out more here. About Reggae Jamdown Its been said that on a Friday afternoon in Humboldt County, you do not even need a radio to hear the sounds of Reggae music. That is because a majority of the radios that are on, are tuned into the "Reggae Jamdown." For two hours, positive vibrations and a continuous mix of Roots, Dub, and Dancehall flow from the university campus to reggae lovers near and far via airwaves and internet. The "Reggae Jamdown" airs MONDAYS at 3am, 9am, 3pm, and 9pm EDT onBigUpRadio.com Roots About DJ Dub Cowboy DJ Dub Cowboy makes home with his wife and children in Arcata, California at the Northern end of Humboldt County. He is a recent business graduate from Humboldt State University specializing in radio and video production. In between spinning records on the radio and in the clubs he is planning a carbon-neutral DJ studio to be based in Arcata. More mixes, more love, more FIRE!!! Massive Respect |
Friday, June 26, 2009
Resurrector of Heavyweight Dub Champion on Reggae Jamdown - Monday, June 29
Monday, June 22, 2009
New Roots Show 'The Outernational' hosted by Haji Mike launches Friday Jun 19
 Big Up Radio proudly presents the all new roots reggae weekly show "The Outernational" hosted by Haji Mike. The Outernational will air every Friday on Big Up Radio's roots reggae station. The show will air at 5am, 11am, 5pm and 11pm EST. Haji Mike is a world class reggae DJ and will bringing the nothing but the best of roots, culture and special appearances from reggae artists. Catch the first show this Friday, June 17th. ONE LOVE About Haji Mike: In one way or another, Haji Mike has been involved with reggae music since the late 1970's as a DJ on radio, in the dance, as a specialist scribe for various magazines and on the mic poet/MC. His first experience of radio was in 1980 when he started a roots reggae show on Radio Essex while at University. On returning to Cyprus in the mid 1990's after living in London for 30 years Haji Mike became a household name through a unique hybrid of JA dancehall riddims, Cypriot traditional melodies and London Gringlish chatting. Resulting in hosting a variety of TV and Radio shows in the local media. Simultaneously he completed a PhD in Cultural Studies leading to working an as an academic at The University of Nicosia. OuterNational initially began as a podcast at www.soundclick.com featuring rare cassette interview sessions recorded for various magazines in the 80's and 90's with reggae legends such as Burning Spear and Cutty Ranks through a cutting edge style called 'Dub-U-Mentary'. More recently this was transformed following a return to radio via Astra and the only radio show in Greek worldwide dedicated to reggae music. As a poet/MC Haji Mike has been releasing material since 1990. Collaborations include works with Izit, Standout Selector, Zeki Ali, Rocker T, Imiskoubria, Bandulu Dub, Jah Billah, Sonic Crime & Muttley. myspace.com/hajimike1 |
Friday, June 12, 2009
Ziggy Marley on Culture Cafe - Wed, June 17
 The one and only Ziggy Marley guest stars on this weeks Culture Cafe. Culture Cafe is hosted by Ras Tom-I every wednesday on BigUpRadio.com Roots. Ziggy, the son of Bob Marley, has been dropping bombshell albums since the late 80's. Ya'll remember "Tomorrow People," "Conscious Party," "New Love" from way back, but now it's all about "Love Is My Religion." Tune in to find out what Ziggy is up to these days and when he will be on tour in your city.Be sure to tune in this on Wednesday for this exclusive interview with Ziggy Marley ! You can reach RAS TOM-I at culturecafe@bigupradio.com. ONE LOVE Ziggy Marley - "Love Is My Religion"Tuff Gong presents Ziggy Marley's "Love Is My Religion" music video off of the Ziggy's latest album.
About Ziggy Marley : Ziggy and his siblings live in a different time from their father, and this reality is reflected in their work. Without preaching or proselytizing, the Melody Makers sing about the world as they see it and as it could be. They sing about African peoples and their history, but the music doesn't carry a message of exclusion or retribution. And as they comment on the human struggle and problems and tribulations that face us all, the Melody Makers never lose sight of the fact that music is a celebration. Find out more: here Subscribe to the CULTURE CAFE Podcast on: |
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Reggae Jamdown show 28 features roots reggae artist Clinark Monday, June 15
| Jun 9, 2009 |
 Special guest roots reggae singer Clinark stops by Reggae Jamdown this Monday on Bigupradio.com Roots Reggae. Join your host DJ Dub Cowboy for an interview and special feature with Clinark. Clinark has recently release his first album entitled New Album in Stores Now! Clinark ft Peter & Gramps Morgan "Life In the Ghetto "  About Clinark: Bermuda born reggae artist Clinark, has finally achieved a lifetime goal – a self penned album ‘Journey to Foreign’ Nurture Projects (2008). It’s almost 4 years in the making, that saw him make a difficult journey from paradise (Bermuda) to sing in the UK in 2004. Now fast forward to 2008 and we find Clinark launching his album on a beautiful beach (Snorkel Park) in Bermuda with the support of featured artist Gramps Morgan and Peetah Heritage of the worlds top Reggae Band Morgan Heritage serenading the event with the lead collaboration ‘Life in the Ghetto’. Clinark, often compared to Garnett Silk with his abilty to span all ranges extending to tenor, coupled with the captivating spiritual stage presence reminiscent of Marley has, brought together this classic work and also feat. Richie Spice, Luciano, Maxi Priest, Kofi, Brinsley Forde (Aswad) and Irie Love, Troy Anthony, Fantan Mojah. Clinark said 'Wow, it’s been a great 4 year struggle to bring the album out, Mafia & Fluxy and Dillie at Stingray, helped me to produce something so amazing, with all the musicians and artists that believed in me and worked on the project, I feel that they really understood my work and brought it out at its best.' The official video for Life in the Ghetto is featured on You Tube and set be on rotation on Tempo and on Reggae Top Ten Video Alley and various network channels. Find out more here. About Reggae Jamdown Its been said that on a Friday afternoon in Humboldt County, you do not even need a radio to hear the sounds of Reggae music. That is because a majority of the radios that are on, are tuned into the "Reggae Jamdown." For two hours, positive vibrations and a continuous mix of Roots, Dub, and Dancehall flow from the university campus to reggae lovers near and far via airwaves and internet. The "Reggae Jamdown" airs MONDAYS at 3am, 9am, 3pm, and 9pm EDT onBigUpRadio.com Roots About DJ Dub Cowboy DJ Dub Cowboy makes home with his wife and children in Arcata, California at the Northern end of Humboldt County. He is a recent business graduate from Humboldt State University specializing in radio and video production. In between spinning records on the radio and in the clubs he is planning a carbon-neutral DJ studio to be based in Arcata. More mixes, more love, more FIRE!!! Massive Respect |
Friday, June 05, 2009
Bob Marley & The Wailers new album "B Is For Bob"
B is for Bob, a collection of Bob Marley's most beloved songs re-imagined for fans of all ages, will be released June 23 by UMe/Island/Tuff Gong. The international musical legend's eldest son, four-time Grammy winner Ziggy Marley, executive produced the album, which bridges the gap between the timeless Bob Marley and a new generation of kids.
Bob Marley's music is known around the world for its powerful political and spiritual message that touches people of all ages. Ziggy has transformed some of his father's songs for B is for Bob. Eight tracks-"Three Little Birds," "Redemption Song," "Bend Down Low," "Jamming," "Small Axe," "Satisfy My Soul," "Stir It Up" and "High Tide or Low Tide"-remove certain instruments while adding other sounds creates a feeling of hearing these songs for the first time. Meanwhile, four of Bob Marley's other masterpieces are left untouched: "Could You Be Loved," "One Love/People Get Ready," "Lively Up Yourself" and "Wake Up and Live-Pt. 1."
"Me is a common sense man," Bob Marley once said. "That mean when me explain things me explain it in a very simple way, that mean if I explain it to a baby the baby will understand too, you know." Ziggy continues, "My father's music spans generations and with B is for Bob we give the youngest their very own Bob Marley record."
Released in time for summer, the album features fun extras for kids and parents: the CD unlocks bonus online digital content including coloring book pages and a sing-a-long music video. Each CD also includes a free one-year subscription to Parents magazine. B is for Bob comes in a recyclable and biodegradable Eco-Pak, making the album kid-, parent- and Earth-friendly.
This year also marks the 50th anniversary of Island Records, which is celebrating the label's rich history of music from the luminaries Bob Marley, U2, Traffic, The Cranberries, Cat Stevens, Melissa Etheridge, PJ Harvey, Fall Out Boy more. The Island 50th campaign will feature CD reissues, digital compilations, movie festivals and more.
Da'Ville confirmed for International Night 2 of Reggae Sumfest 2009
It will be the second time that the singer will be performing at the gigantic summer entertainment event. He performed on the event in 2007 where he gave a superb performance, which resulted in him being booked for several local and overseas shows.
The singer, whose 'Missing You Right Now' went to #1 on most local and overseas charts, is still one of the most heavily requested and played songs on the airwaves and in the dancehalls locally and internationally.
Another single, 'Never Gonna Cry', is also popping up on media charts, playlists, Internet radio stations and blog sites around the world and is fast heading for the top. It has just entered Richie B's Top 20 charts. The song is touted to be the next big hit song for the singer. A video for the song in also being edited and will be released soon.
Da'Ville is putting the final touches to a brand new album expected to be out soon. Studio engineers and persons who were privy to hear some of the tracks all say that the album is definitely going to be a “must have”.
In April, Da'Ville gave an entertaining still talked about performance at New York's top radio personality Squeeze's Rock With Squeeze Mondays Party at the SOB.
He then flew to Dominica where he dazzled Dominicans at the Krazy Kokonuts Club with a devastating performance. Da'Ville can next be seen in performance on tonight, June 3 at a show dubbed 'Da'Ville Unplugged' at Club Denim in New York.
Since the A.R.P. singer went solo, his career continues to soar to higher heights. He has recorded a number of chart topping hit songs such as 'Always On My Mind', 'Yesterday', 'Can't Get Over You', 'This Time I Promise', 'Storm' 'Missing You' and 'In Heaven'.
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Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Reggae music legend Michael Rose guest stars on this weeks Reality Time
Reggae music legend Michael Rose guest stars on this weeks Reality Time on Bigupradio.com. Hosted by the furious DJ Kurious and might MC Taiyefoon, Reality Time brings you the latest reggae news, culture and exclusive interviews each Sunday on Bigupradio's 24/7 dancehall station. Don't miss this special interview and feature with reggae star Michael Rose. Michael Rose is currently mashing up the dancehall's with his amazing new tune "Mr. Collie." With a magical voice you've been hearing for years Michael Rose is a reggae favorite. Don't miss this show! ONE LOVE
About Michael Rose:
For over 25 years, Michael Rose has been recording and performing his brand of militant, hardcore Jamaican music to the delight of reggae fans around the world. As a solo artist, with Black Uhuru, and back as a solo artist, the "Ruff" Rose has achieved great success throughout his career, even as different Jamaican musical styles have phased in and out of popularity.
Perhaps the highest profile recognition came in 1984, when Michael Rose and the other Black Uhuru members (Duckie Simpson, Puma Jones, Sly Dunbar, and Robbie Shakespeare) won reggae's first Grammy award for the album, Anthem. But the story doesn't begin with Black Uhuru. In 1976, Michael Rose was already a seasoned performer, having honed his skills by performing on Jamaica's hotel circuit. When an early incarnation of Black Uhuru (Ducky Simpson and Errol Nelson) approached Michael to join the group, he already had several solo singles to his credit. These include the original "Guess Who's Coming To Dinner" and "Clap the Barber," both recorded for producer Niney The Observer, and "Running Around" for Winston Campbell.
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