Reggae Vault Classics 21 – Hits From The Legendary Studio One Era

Phyllis Dillon via last.fm

This is the latest episode of the syndicated Reggae Vault Classics podcast produced by Kahlil Wonda of Highlanda Sound for the week of July 5, 2009 featuring classic reggae music in a DJ mixed format with no talking.

Today’s mix consists of 27 recordings from the vaults of the legendary Jamaican Studio One record label which was instrumental in shaping the reggae genre during the 1960s and 70s. 12 of the songs in our playlist were sung by female vocalists, Marcia Griffiths, Phyliss Dillon, Jennifer Lara, Angela Prince, Charlotte, and Doreen Schafer – hats off to the ladies. Episode 21 of Reggae Vault Classics runs for about 40 minutes so go ahead and download this one for your collection. Also, please check out this upcoming related event VINTAGE 100% Reggae Sundays at Club Frequency in the Historic Atlanta Underground.

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Playlist

1 Mr. Bassie – Horace Andy
2 No Bother With No Fuss – Angela Prince
3 Whisper To Me – Cecile Campbell
4 Picture On The Wall – Phyliss Dillon
5 No No No – Marcia Griffiths
6 Sea Of Love – Marcia Griffiths
7 I Shall Sing – Marcia Griffiths
8 Never Let Go – Slim Smith
9 The Answer – Lone Ranger
10 Keep On Moving – Johnny Osborne
11 Always Together – Bob Andy and Marcia Griffiths
12 One Life To Live – Phyliss Dillon
13 Consider Me – Jennifer Lara
14 I Don’t Know Why – Doreen Schafer
15 Banake – Charlotte
16 I Need Love – Marcia Griffiths
17 Fever – Horace Andy
18 Ain’t That Loving You – The Heptones
19 Never Give Up – Sugar Minott
20 Pretty Looks – The Heptones
21 Willow Tree – Alton Ellis
22 When I Fall In Love – Ken Booth
23 Let Them Say – Alton Ellis
24 In The Mood – The Heptones
25 Without Love – Ken Booth
26 Stealing – John Holt
27 Can’t Buy My Love – Johnny Osborne

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VINTAGE 100% Reggae Sundays at Club Frequency in the Historic Atlanta Underground

Atlanta, Ga.: Come out on Sunday July 19th at 8pm as Highlanda.net and MIC cater exclusively to fans of pure undiluted reggae music. Its all about the music, love, peace, unity, and positive vibes when we come together.

VINTAGE

Its 100% Reggae Each and Every Sunday at Club Frequency in the Historic Atlanta Underground!
The Music:
Roots, Rockers, Culture, Foundation Reggae and Dancehall, Rent-a-Tile, Old Hits, Oldies but Goodies, Vintage, Vault Classics, Old Time Ting, Big Tunes, Back in Times, Lover’s Rock…

The Labels:
Studio One, Treasure Isle, Coxsone, Joe Gibbs, Tuff Gong, King Jammy’s, Black Scorpio, Trojan, Techniques, Arrows, Channel One…

The Artists:
Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Marcia Griffiths, Gregory Isaacs, Shabba Ranks, Garnett Silk, Sanchez, Luciano, Dillinger, Big Youth, Dawn Penn, Barrington Levy, Sizzla, Alton Ellis, U-Roy, Yellowman, Supercat, Ken Boothe and more.

Doors open at 8pm. On July 19th enjoy complimentary admission until 10pm and no cover for ladies until midnight. General admission is $10. For more information email VintageSundays@highlanda.net or call (404) 934-6840.

Frequency Nightclub – formerly located in the heart of Buckhead – Atlanta’s hottest club has moved to Underground Atlanta – 2nd floor of Kenny’s Alley!!

Frequency Night Club
50 Alabama St SW
Atlanta, GA 30303-3102

Get Directions
(404) 688-5025

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Machel Montano Mourns the King of Pop

Michael Jackson
August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009

MACHEL MONTANO
June 26, 2009
[IN HIS OWN WORDS]

Condolences to the King’s family, friends and fans as we all mourn together! Michael Jackson will be missed but never forgotten. Even in death he was able to unite people of all creeds and colors and make them happy; he is the greatest entertainer that ever lived.

I and so many others owe our careers to MJ – he encouraged my dream. So much of what I have done has been inspired and informed by him. His standards have set the stage for my goals and in this way he has touched so many.

It is also very important to note that he chose to use his influence for the greater good of mankind in the messages he delivered through songs like “We Are The World,” “Heal The World,” “Man In The Mirror,” “Black Or White,” “I Believe I Can Fly,” and so many more.

MJ was more than a man – he was a “moment in time,” and like Bob Marley, this moment will never end. Long live the King!

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Jamrock Reggaefest with Beres Hammond & Friends Saturday – July 18, 2009 in NY

Musical legends Frankie Paul and John Holt join Beres Hammond on stage at the 12th Annual JAMROCK Reggae Fest! Come seeFrankie “Dancehall” Paul, the father of Rock Steady, John Holt along with the originator of Lover’s Rock, Beres Hammond, all on one stage. Newly added acts are Culture featuring Kenyatta Hill and Lenya Wilks along with Natural Blacks. This classic lineup is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser with phenomenal performances at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York, on Saturday, July 18, 2009. Tickets are now available through Ticketmaster, Reggaefest.com and various locations through out the tri-state area with ticket prices starting at just $49.99! Kenyatta Hill is the son of the late Joseph Hill, front man of Culture, the legendary vocal trio whose 1977 record “Two Sevens Clash” helped define the roots reggae genre. In August 2006, while on tour in Berlin, Germany, Joseph Hill suddenly fell ill and passed away. Kenyatta has since carried the torch successfully performing as the front man for Culture and paying tribute to his father with every performance. Natural Blacks, the Guyanese-born roots singer has made a persistent stance in reggae with songs like “Far from Reality” and “Never Leave You Lonely.” His style and personality has made him a favorite among some of the top record producers and fans in Jamaica, and throughout the Caribbean. Frankie Paul is often referred to as Jamaica’s Stevie Wonder, and not just because of his visual impairment; like Wonder, he was a talented multi-instrumentalist with a tremendous vocal range. He was also extraordinarily prolific; part of the first wave of dancehall artists, he started his recording career in earnest during the early ’80s, and has since flooded the market with product, releasing countless singles and well over 30 albums. Fans can look forward to hits like “Tidal Wave,” “Sara” and “Slow Down.“ John Holt has delivered timeless reggae classics like “Police in Helicopter,” “Stick by Me,” and “Ali Baba.” The former lead singer of the Parogons still stands head and shoulders above the rest as one of Jamaica’s sweetest singers and enduring songwriters. He has voiced and penned so many of the country’s classics that in a way, Holt has defined the island’s sound. Known to many as the “Otis Redding of Reggae,” Beres Hammond has been writing, producing and pouring out his smoky-sweet voice over soulful reggae riddims for over three decades. From his early days as the lead singer of the ’70s funk-reggae infused band Zap Pow, Beres has consistently produced hits and number one singles. As the cornerstone to Lover’s Rock, he has inspired the next generation of reggae soul singers and international superstars like Wyclef Jean and Alicia Keys. Fans can look forward to hearing timeless classics like “Tempted to Touch,” and “Rock Away,” as well as material from his latest album, A Moment in Time. Tickets are now available through Ticketmaster, Reggaefest.com and at various  Tri-State area ticket locations. Log on to www.reggaefest.com for more information and location details.

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Irie Jamboree – North America’s Premier Reggae Festival

Cover of Mr. Vegas: The Hits

Sean Paul, Queen Ifrica, Freddie McGregor, Mr. Vegas, Assassin, Laden, Tony Rebel, Spice and Chino are among the reggae/dancehall acts confirmed for Irie Jamboree – North America’s premier reggae festival organizers announced recently. The event takes place on Labor Day Sunday, September 6, 2009 in Queens, New York.

Bobby Clarke, CEO of Irie Jam Radio, co-producers of the event said that “Sean Paul’s appearance will help the festival attract not only traditional reggae/dancehall lovers but mainstream fans who have now embraced music from the islands. He has established himself as the top artiste from the Caribbean and has consistently demonstrated his ability to score international hit songs, having done so with Deport Them, Hot Gal Today, Gimmie the Light, Get Busy, Like Glue, Temperature, We Be Burning, Baby Boy and Come Over” Clarke noted. The Grammy winning artiste recently landed his 13th entry on Billboard’s R&B Hip Hop Singles charts, with So Fine, the first single from his forthcoming album.

Cultural artist Queen Ifrica, who was in New York recently to promote her new disc “Montego Bay” is also confirmed for Irie Jamboree 2k9. With a growing fans base and hits like Daddy, Lioness on the Rise, Keep It To Yourself and Below The Waist getting significant airplay in North America and Europe, the Fyah Muma is primed and ready to blaze the stage with another commanding set. Also gracing the Jamboree stage will be Big Ship recording artiste Freddie McGregor who will shear the stage with his son Chino and label mate Laden, who garnered the spotlight with “Time to Shine.”

Mr. Vegas, who recently electrified reggae lovers in France and who is enjoying another phenomenal year with his brand new chart hit So Blessed and favorites like Hot Wuk, Tek Wey Youself, Heads High and We Nuh Want Nuh Friend From Dem will grace the Jamboree stage once again along with Assassin and Spice.

One significant change that will be instituted by Team Irie Jamboree this year, is the moving of the event to an outdoor facility at York College on Guy R Brewer, located a few miles from Roy Wilkins Park, home of the event for the past six years.

“We really believe that we have found a home at York,” said Steven Williams, CEO of Black Emperor Entertainment, co-producers of the event.

“Roy Wilkins has been a great venue for us however we could not ignored complaints from patrons about the lack of substantial park which is the main reason for the move” Williams said.

York College has a municipal park in close proximity and is just minutes from the NY Subway and Long Island Railroad which will greatly improve accessibility for many patrons who use mass transit to get and from the event annually.

“Our goal is to make the whole Irie Jamboree experience a memorable one for patrons and with this calculated move, we are one step closer to achieving our ultimate goal” Williams reiterated.

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All Day Top Model Shoot by Whip Appeal Inc. This Sunday

On Sunday June 28th the semi-annual Photo Fantasy Shoot produced by the illustrious Whip Appeal Inc. will be held at an exclusive location in Atlanta. It’s an all day shoot from 11am-7pm and it includes hair, makeup, and wardrobe plus unlimited pictures from 4 top photographers. There is limited space available so reserve your spot now.

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Buju Banton and Gramps Morgan coming soon to DaFlavaRadio.com

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Highlanda Sound will a part of the all-star DJ line-up on the brand new all digital radio station DaFlavaRadio.com set to officially launch in July. The station will stream full 128 bit stereo music 24 hours a day. DaFlavaRadio.com will also be home to personalities Buju Banton, Gramps Morgan, the Diva Nikki Z, Rico Vibes (Natural Vibes Sound System), Steelie Bashment, and John Wayne Movements among others.

Listen To the Latest Highlanda Podcasts Now:

Dancehall Now 24
Reggae Vault Classics 20
Dancehall 1990s

Stay tuned for more.

Source: daflavaradio.com

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Dancehall Now Episode 24 – Welcome to Summer 2009 Mix

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This is the latest episode of the syndicated Dancehall Now podcast produced by Highlanda Sound System for June 23, 2009 featuring the very latest dancehall music in a full stereo radio broadcast format.

Dancehall Now is in keeping with Highlanda Sound’s stated mission to entertain and promote reggae music world wide. This show may contain language that may be considered by some to be offensive. Views expressed by artists and guests on this show are not necessarily shared or endorsed by Highlanda Sound.

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Playlist

1 Anytime (Remake) – Gyptian
2 Holiday – Damian ‘Junior Gong’ Marley
3 Let Them Talk – Bitty McClean
4 Anything Goes – Vybz Kartel
5 Wine – Beenie Man
6 Wine – Busy Signal
7 Rise Di K – Vybz Kartel
8 I Wanna Love You – T.O.K
9 Don’t Leave – Bobby Valentino featuring Mavado
10 Just Mek A Duppy – Bounty Killer
11 Hard To Handle – Nah Switch
12 Good Luck – Shema
13 Forgive Me – Chino
14 Don’t Walk Away – Petah Morgan
15 All About You – Wayne Wonder
16 Sorry – Anthony B
17 Coming Home – Stevie Face
18 Rizzla – Jovi Rockwell
19 Defend Your Own – Tony Matterhorn featuring Fire Links
20 Go Hard – Fambo featuring Esco
21 Purify – Elephant Man
22 Sponge – Assassin
23 Supem Ago Happen – Vybz Kartel
24 Weird Hugging – Bling Dawg
25 Nah – Vybz Kartel
26 MockingBird – Mavado
27 Real Gangsters – T.O.K
28 Some People – Bramma featuring Di Genius
29 Praise And Worship – Busy Signal
30 From Mawning – Chino
31 Waste Time – Laden
32 Sunglasses At Night – Brukup featuring Shaggy
33 Street Team – Fire Links
34 Gaza Wine – Jah vinci featuring Shawn Storm
35 Walk Out – Elephant Man
36 Like A Movie – Vybz Kartel
37 Enemies – Delly featuring JR
38 Let Me Go – Mavado
39 Dem A Talk – Mavado
40 Up In Her Belly – Busy Signal
41 Wine Fast – Fay-Ann Lyons featuring Beenie Man
42 Lumbah – Wayne Marshall
43 Obsessive Winers – Destra Garcia featuring Alison Hinds and Denise Belfon

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Reggae Vault Classics 20: Sanchez, Volcano hits and more 80’s

Sanchez via last.fm

This is the latest episode of the syndicated Reggae Vault Classics podcast produced by Kahlil Wonda of Highlanda Sound for the week of June 22, 2009 featuring classic reggae music in a DJ mixed format with no talking.

Starting off this mix we feature 20 songs by lover’s rock giant Sanchez, who is know for having one of the sweetest voices to have come out of Jamaica. Then we take you down memory lane to Volcano studios and the big, bad ‘Worries In The Dance’ performed by Frankie Paul and the ‘Diseases’ riddim featuring some of the most important records in the story of Jamaican music with Yellowman and the group Michigan and Smiley among others. The finale of episode 20 is Lt. Stitchie’s 1980s dancehall mega-hit “Wear Your Size.” Ting called nostalgia!

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Playlist

1 Lonliness – Sanchez
2 My Sweet Thing – Sanchez
3 Going Away – Sanchez featuring Beenie Man
4 For You – Sanchez
5 Wherever I Lay My Hat – Sanchez
6 Sometimes – Sanchez
7 Fall In Love – Sanchez
8 Forever – Sanchez
9 Won’t Last A Day – Sanchez
10 Can’t Wait Til Morning – Sanchez
11 Don’t Worry – Sanchez
12 Rearrange My Life – Sanchez
13 I Care For You – Sanchez
14 Baby Can I Hold You Tonight – Sanchez
15 I Can Feel – Sanchez
16 That Girl – Sanchez
17 Cherish The Love – Sanchez
18 Wildflower – Sanchez
19 Madly In Love – Sanchez featuring Flourgon
20 Rosemarie – Sanchez
21 Worries In The Dance – Frankie Paul
22 Barry G Tribute – Toyan
23 Look How Me Sexy – Linval Thompson
24 I’m Not Crazy – Don Carlos
25 I’m Getting Married – YellowMan
26 I’m Getting Divorced – Yellowman
27 Lost My Sonia – Cocoa Tea
28 Lickshot – Michael Palmer
29 Physical – Yellowman
30 Diseases – Michigan and Smiley
31 Come Dis Me – Beenie Man
32 Golden Hen – Tenor Saw
33 Come Again – Cocoa Tea
34 Champion Bubbler – Pinchers
35 Block Traffic – Little John
36 Wear Your Size – Luitenant Stitchie

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Highlanda Sound’s New 90s Dancehall Podcast

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Highlanda Sound’s NEW Podcast.

This show is all about the 1990’s dancehall era and the simple winning formula for our first episode is mostly Buju Banton and Spragga Benz with a touch of Nadine Sutherland and a drop of Terror Fabulous. Voila! Download this and share the audio links with your friends, family, and loved ones.

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