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 soundclick.com/hajimike bigupradio.com blog.bigupradio.com twitter.com/bigupradio myspace.com/bigupradio_usa

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" (Click to watch) 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: http://www.melodymakers.com http://www.myspace.com/rastomi bigupradio.com twitter.com/bigupradio myspace.com/bigupradio_usa

Mikey Pelpa tells 'Mama Don't Worry At All'

Singer Mikey Pelpa's conscious single 'Mama Don't Worry At All' on the Danger Zone Music Group and Untouchable Productions labels is touching the hearts of mothers around the world with its heart-rending lyrics that cut to the core of the struggles of a lot of mothers.

Mama don't worry at all
Things will be better, oh oh
Mama don't worry at all
I'm gonna make it better somehow

Pelpa sings of the plight of the struggling mothers and he captures it in the music video that was shot at various inner-cities, with scenes showing the struggles some mothers are going through to take care of their kids.

The music video, a Creative Vibes Production, was directed by Pelpa himself, with Dwayne Dwyer and Mikhail 'Tin' Williams as directors of photography.

The single 'Mama Don't Worry At All' was produced by Roderick 'Penny Bling' Hamilton and Michael 'Mikey Pelpa' Lynch, executive producer Delmar 'Della' Drummond, with instrumentals done by Equinoxx.

Working with producer Penny Bling, Mikey Pelpa has released several quality, positive tunes that have been getting international airplay. 'Emergency', his collaboration with Limey Murray, on the Jam Down rhythm for Danger Zone, is blowing up the airwaves and the internet. The music video for the single hit number three on the Tempo Cross Caribbean Countdown.

Pelpa later dropped 'Parental Guide' on the Cloud Nine rhythm, positively influencing the youths to never forget the good teachings they receive from their parents. 'Say What U' on Danger Zone's Payback riddim was another big hit, leading into 'What Kinda Livity Is This', 'A Nuh Money Mek I Know You' and now 'Mamma Don't Worry At All'.

Pelpa has also been hitting up the stage show circuit, performing on several events.

Mikey Pelpa believes that his music will positively influence everyone who hears it. He wants to cause change and bring about worldwide "Unification Through Music", in fulfilling the Danger Zone mission statement.

Check out more on Mikey Pelpa at www.myspace.com/mikeypelpa, call: 1-876-351-5799, email: pennybling@gmail.com