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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS “'EVERYTHING REGGAE - WHETHER NATIONALLY OR INTERNATIONALLY” Distributed by: Explorer Recording 7-1635 Sismet Rd., Mississauga, ON L4W 1W5 Ph: 905.624.5545 Fax: 905 624-4566 Also available at Treajah Isle Records For bookings and information contact: 416-955-9522 or toll free 1-866-867-0004 or email: db@slammproductions.com reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: reggaexclusive@rogers.com Pg - 27 Mention this ad and receive 1 hour free in a 4 hr block session MUSTBUS FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT NEW RELEASE Get your copy in Montreal at: Triple AAA Records - 514-344-5353; Mustbus Family Ent. - 514-261-8213 or 514-933-1026 or JA 876-895-1081 In Toronto at: Treajah Isle Records (West); Class One Records (East); DJ Records(West); Eagle Soun Music Store (East); Tropical Records (West) Email: mustbusfamilyentertainment@yahoo.com reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: reggaexclusive@rogers.com Pg - 3 What’s Inside ReggaeXclusive’s 12th Issue Another Hit From The Hitmaker STEELE -- pg 4 Xclusive Interview with Luciano (Cont’d. from Sept 2005 Issue) -- pg 5 Julion’s Views; ReggaeX News: Viros Music is Back on Track; T.I.R.M.A 2006; Jah Beng Releases “River of Healing” -- pg 6 JRDC Fundraiser; Ascension of Christ (Cont’d. from Sept 2005 Issue) -- pg 7 PM Productions 5th Coronation Ball Pictorial Review -- pg 8 & 9 Sugar Minott in Calgary; Ethiopian Reggae Superstar invades Calgary; “He Created Everything” CD Release Party; Capleton Show a huge success -- pg 10 Award Winning Bad Explosion; Jay Douglas & the All Star Band; Pop-Ups: Horace Martin; Korexion -- pg 11 Kags Promotion.com; Clinton Morgan & Eye One Records -- pg 12 Bush Rat; Pop-Up: Nana McLean; ReggaeX News: Rastafari Fridays; KMF “To Africa With Publisher: reggaeXclusive Publications 647-435-0637 Layout & Design: Paul Murton from dbsduplication.com All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without prior permission from the Publisher. (c) 2005 reggaeXclusive Marketing & Sales: Fitz Knight Loraine Gomes Love” Fundraiser; Abyssinians in T.O in February 2006; -- pg 13 Mello Man; Pop-Up: Blessed Wins UMAC Award -- pg 15 Publisher: ReggaeXclusive Publishing Luciano Interview Continues; Artist Watch: Sample King -- pg 16 Artist Watch: Silvanus; Live Show Reviews: HIM Coronation Celebration; “Jah Ah De Rulah” CD Release Party -- pg 17 Editor: Loraine Gomes Business Spotlight: Sound Explosion; Pop-Ups: Apache Indian; Damian Marley -- pg 18 Singers Spotlight: Orthodox Issachar; Artist Watch: Humble; King Culture’s Dancehall Vibes -- pg 19 Galaxie Top 10 Reggae Spins; CD Reviews; ‘Resi’ Top 10; Int’l. Top 10; Reggae Radio Program Listings -- pg 22 Writers: Halina T. Di-Lallo JuLion Lisa Connors Ms. Irie Radio Personalities: Empress Janet; Mary ‘Grace’ Syracuse; Pop-Up: Leroy ‘Artist’ Brown -- pg 23 Deejays/Singjays Spotlight: Andrew Ranxx; Tasha T. -- pg 24 Contributing Writers: Te’ Za Michelle Ottley Photographers: Halina T. Di-Lallo Cover Design: Exodus Graphix Send Photo and ads to: murton@on.aibn.com ( 300 lines Tiff, EPS or Quark 4, no “gif” from the web or Corel Draw). On The Web: Email: reggaexclusive @rogers.com www.caribbeanmusic.ca /reggaex ReggaeXclusive is published every quarter. 2006 Issues: March, June, September & December New Voices; Empress; Sweet Chocolate; Jason Skywalker & the Atlanta Top 20 -- pg 25 Festival and the Hamilton Cultural Festival, Steele went back into the studio, and behold, he has emerged with a product that once again will captivate. ANOTHER HIT FROM THE HIT MAKER - STEELE! fter a very successful summer that saw Steele make his impact on almost every major Canadian Reggae Festival for 2005, which included, the Toronto Jamaica Day festivities, the Montreal Reggae Festival, the Calgary Reggae Festival, the Leamington Street A Ladies and gentlemen, at this time, MOBS Production presents, “Steele for Christmas”.Steele has just released his first Christmas project, an EP of some of the greatest hits ever sung at that time of the year, and even though he is regarded as one of the best reggae performers coming out of Canada, and while his growth continues across the world, this EP will definitely demonstrate the versatility of this artist and will once again move the charismatic Steele to a higher level. Steele, along with coproducer Ernie from Reflex studios, have taken these songs and molded them to his likeness, and for sure his many fans are in for an awesome treat. He demonstrates his very high comfort level with Soca, R&B, Dance Hall, and the One Drop Reggae, all these styles went into making an EP that many are going to be eager to dance to, not just for this Christmas but for many to come. Make sure to pick up your copy early, limited quantities are available at your local record outlets, or visit Steele’s official website @ www.steelemusic.net make the contact by email and we’ll make sure to get it to you. Listen to samples from the EP under the music/video link. Steele plans to start 2006 with a bang. He has just completed studio work on what is gearing up to be a hit duet with the international reggae crooner “...........” (name left out intentionally). Both artists have mutual admiration for each other’s music, and with the support of their management groups, have ultimately, and with great ease, recorded a song that is sure to send a lasting message worldwide. MOBS Production will once again be at the forefront of this project. With all the success that Steele has been enjoying, he remains humble and once again wishes to thank his fans, and every form of media outlet for their continued support. Steele maintains the fact that he is just a vessel of the people, and without them he is nothing, therefore he’s always grateful. Steele and the entire MOBS Production family would like to wish you and yours a safe and joyous holiday. SAY NO TO PIRACY - IT IS HURTING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY! reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: reggaexclusive@rogers.com Pg - 4 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S INTERVIEW LUCIANO - “Bearer Of The Light” By Strictly Roots (Cont’d from Sept. 2005 issue} R: As you speak of the need, I was reading Ecclesiastes the other night and I want to know what you make of this statement. “... The wise man’s heart dwells in the house of sadness but foolish man dwells in the house of mirth...”. What makes Luciano sad and what does Luciano make of that statement? LUCIANO: What I make of that statement is that the wise man sees the sorrow that is ahead you know because today’s happiness is just for awhile you know. Because even though people may be frolicking and dancing today, tomorrow cometh sorrow. The system is set up on destruction. The whole world is set up and geared up on destruction. Any minute now you can hear anything happen because the system is not right. Injustice, inequality, the racism, the apartheid, the jealousy, the grudge, the hatred is being generated and anytime you hear its pure competition. They don’t have talent exposure anymore they S talent competition. have Everything is a war. Even in the music they are bringing war and competition. So we see it’s really a struggle. It’s a spiritual struggle. But the wise man now, he will always, no matter what, deep in the depths of a wise man’s being he can find solace with JAH. Cause he knows only in JAH he can really reassure his happiness, cause all other happiness is fabricated. Today you’re happy, tomorrow you’re sad you know. SR: You talked about going into the hills. What prompted you to go into the hills and remove yourself from the society at large? LUCIANO: When I became involved in the music fraternity, I saw the need to draw fahwud back into the hills where I could really reconnect with the essence of I and I existence and connect with the ancient spirits and become more, you know, in touch with my people, away from the busy schedules of touring and all that because a lot of pressure was coming on and I saw the need to just ease off ah di scene and [pause] SR: Take a break LUCIANO: [laughing] tek a break. Yow, everyone need a break inna life. Everyone need some time fi gwaan, you know, reflect and take a deep breath before I come again. If I didn’t do that, probably I wouldn’t be here today. That has made me stronger in many ways spiritually and has given me time to rest, reflect, gear up and see how to approach this thing. Take care of myself and come fahwud stronger [laughing]. SR: What is your view on Reggae music in Canada? LUCIANO: I see the music as the spirit of God and anywhere the spirit of JAH tek unto a one he can manifest there. Some people think you have to go to Jamaica to make it. I don’t believe that. Anywhere you are in the world, once your music is to a standard and you keep your thing real, your beats proper, your lyrics clean and your arrangement right, anywhere you are you will hit the world and that is JAH, bcause you have JAH coming out of every walk of life.. The music is like that. The music will find you in any corner.. [but]. Some people are shallow minded, some of the fans can be even more political than the politicians. Because they feel that if you are not coming out of Jamaica, they do not want to support. I don’t believe so. SR: I know you have a limited amount of time but we are going to ask a couple more questions if the I will bear with us. LUCIANO: Yes, my brother. SR: In terms of Rastafari we see in Jamaica and here in Canada a lot of people wrapping up their heads and calling themselves BoBo Shanti and carrying on a certain way. They know how to make all the signs and symbols and it’s apparent that many of them have not read as a Rasta person should to know what’s really going on. What is your view on what I consider to be a thuggish mentality amongst some of the brothers that are calling themselves Rastafari and creating some sort of division amongst I and I?. LUCIANO: Alright. Very good question my brother. In Jamaica, in the Ras Tafar I movement everywhere from Jamaica right back to Timbuktu we see this sort of segregation happening and it’s a form of politics and infiltration happening to I and I camp because it wasn’t like this. I believe the same way the CIA will send out people fi find prophets fi kill them the same way they will infiltrate I and I tradition. In the same way they will educate some people, some educated fools that come in I and I tradition and try fi destroy it. Because there is no way I can go against the grain. His Majesty has set the protocol. His Majesty is the example. His Majesty himself says he embraces the Bible. When we go in the Bible, The Bible speaks of Christ, it speaks of the Emperor, it speaks of Yahweh, the God of Jacob and Isiah. It’s just for us now to be humble in ourselves to accept the teachings of His Majesty, to receive the truth in our lives and then let the works of JAH manifest in I and I. Some man gone off with their own teachings, some waan bun dis, some waan bun dat, so they are leaning on their own mis-understandings. The truth is there are some Rastafarians who are meditational Rastafarians. These brothers take time to meditate and to concentrate upon the right works. (Continued on page 17) Ethiopian Orthodox Church Liturgical Service: Sundays at 8:30 a.m. Social Fridays: 9:00 p.m. Sacrament Classes Office: 416.248-2835 reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: reggaexclusive@rogers.com Pg - 5 REGGAEXCLUSIVE VIEWS CANADIAN REGGAE MUSIC SCENE JuLion’s Views s Canadian reggae grows in stature so do the responsibilities of the participants within the genre. Natural disaster relief, the AIDS pandemic in Africa, youth gun violence, spiritual connection are all important issues that must be tackled and conquered by the most played and popular music on the planet. It is the humble opinion of this writer that much of the above stems from a complete lack of spiritual connection. A By this I mean, for instance, in a natural disaster like New Orleans, a more spiritually sound president of the U.S.A would have delivered relief much sooner than what actually occurred. I believe the genre of reggae must continue to bring Jah Almighty to all who need him. Buddha, Islam, Methodist, Presbyterian, Catholic, Seventh Day Jehovah’s Adventist, Witness, Jah Rastafari... bring God back into our schools, our lives, our families. True belief IS NOT JUDGING, it is respect of self, respect for others and tolerance to difference. With strong spiritual values there can be no ‘isms’. Reggae and Rastafari speak of this. Many of us growing up in the West Indies were ‘forced’ to go to church every Sunday / Saturday. Those that were touched by the words in the Psalms, Proverbs as well as many other biblical teachings could not and would not think it were feasible to arbitrarily take human life as if it were NOTHING!! Reggae artists, just by the way they carry themselves send a very positive message. Some HipHop as well as some dancehall artists who glorify ‘Gangsta’ behavior are at the forefront of pop culture and their messages and imagery on BET and MUCH are the bytes of information that dominate the marketplace as well as our very lives. We in the Roots & Culture of Canadian and worldwide reggae genre must break into the psyche of the industry as only we can and must achieve phenomenal levels of monetary success and international fame so that we can give the misguided generation another alternative to ‘badness’. As we grow fiscally, our spiritual growth must coincide with our success. “In order to lead, one must be willing to serve”. Serve humanity! Four thousand African children died yesterday... today... tomorrow and MANY DAYS TO COME!! They died from AIDS! Children... orphans, babies. When you are at home, pick up toddler pictures of you own children and put a face on the dead or dying. I do! I think of my wife and I dying of AIDS, leaving behind our children to fend for themselves, also dying of AIDS. The heartbreaking thing for me isn’t only the thought of my children dying or the suffering that they would face prior to the death but the biggest, burning, overwhelming dread is... who is there to love them? Who is there to cuddle them through their pain and suffering? Who loves them? Well, I do! I love them all but am fiscally unable to show it, so we created REGGAE FOR LIFE bracelets http://www.canadianreggae world.com/ReggaeForLife.ht m, where a portion of the proceeds goes to the Topsy F o u n d a t i o n http://www.topsy.org.za/ in South Africa. Canadian reggae makes its mark if we are able to make significant contributions to this extremely worthy organization and this cause. It is for LIFE! Saving LIFE! Improving LIFE, REGGAE for LIFE .. for the rest of my LIFE! Bless, JuLion REGGAEXCLUSIVE NEWS VIROS MUSIC IS BACK ON TRACK! aving sustained massive damage due to flooding at the end of winter earlier this year, Viros music is now re-opened and running tracks again. We would like to express our gratitude to our clients and supporters. We believe that you are our strength and motivation and the Most High brought us together. H To the many artists that have recorded their work here and especially to those who are on the Pendulum project we would like to reassure you that the project will be continued to completion. To potential new clients we offer professional recording services based on analog and digital formats. We are also bringing you discount pricing for your CD manufacturing needs by partnering with Indie Pool to bring you up to 10% savings on your replication projects. . We have rebuilt the studio from the ground up and we welcome your inquiries. You can reach us at: (416) 7890598 or email us at beat@virosmusic.com or go to www.virosmusic.com or visit us at 3689 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario. Our mission is to change people’s lives through the love of music. To our publisher Updraft Canada Music publishing, thank you for seeing us through the rough times without your financial and moral support we would not be able to continue. We extend a very special thank you to Reggae Xclusive and all the community radio stations for your love. Let us arise and Swing The Pendulum! Nedrick Gavin Aka Neddy-G the Beatmastah. For more information or to book the studio please call: 416-7890598. T.I.R.M.A 2006 ook out for T.I.R.M.A (Toronto International Reggae Music Awards) 2006 - Bigger and better. Other categories included in 2006 nominations will be soca, gospel, etc. Nomination forms to be released early 2006. L JAH BENG RELEASES “RIVER OF HEALING” Strictly Roots, Kornerstone Productions and UXE Group proudly presents The “River of Healing” CD Release party on Friday Decemer 16, 2005 at the Opera House located at 735 Queen St. E, Toronto. Also appearing will be King Ujah, Odel Johnson, Anslem Douglas, Humble, Korexion and the Hardcore Band with MCs Carrie Mulings & King David. Music by: Spex and DJ Chocolate. Doors open at 9:00pm: Showtime is 10:30pm sharp. Advance tickets $20, at the door: $25. For tickets and information call: 416-7571024 or visit: www.jahbeng.com reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: reggaexclusive@rogers.com Pg - 6 REGGAEXCLUSIVE CULTURAL NEWS THE JAMAICA RASTAFARIAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY undraising for the Jamaica Rastafarian Development Community School (JRDC) in Shashamane, Ethiopia. The Shashamane Settlement Community Development Foundation was established In Washington, DC in 1998 as a nonprofit corporation. *To promote awareness of and organize developmental support for the Shashamane Settler Community and similar charitable causes throughout the world. *To foster better local, regional, national, and international relations through the promotion of trade, sports, and cultural linkages. *To support and contribute to U.S. based Ethiopian and other charities whose objectives are in harmony F ASCENSION OF CHRIST (Cont’d from Sept. 2005 issue) hen Daniel the Visionary prophesied and said: “ I saw in my vision by night, and behold, there came one like unto the Son of man to the Ancient of Days, and there were given unto Him dominion, glory and sovereignty, and all the nations and peoples and countries shall serve Him, and His dominion shall have no end for ever and ever. T And so, all the Propehets prophesied, and nothing hath happened without the prophecy of the Prophets. with the Foundation’s goals. *To establish and facilitate communications networks with the Settler community, particularly the youth. *To develop methods of establishing self-help, selfsufficiency, and community enrichment programs for the Shashamane community. JRDC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: he current school grew out of the effort of early settlers concerned for the education of their children in a non-English speaking environment. In 1970 Bro. Flippins (Donald Leach) and Bro. Karl (Hamilton) offered the basics of education in their homes until 1997. Around this time, Teach (Albert Allen) formalized this operation in a zinc shed. Brother Allen soon moved the school into a new structure on the current T And they have declared everything that hath happened, and what shall happen, what hath been done and what shall be done, also that which belongeth to the times of old and that which belongeth to the latter days up to His second coming. All this they have done, not only by what they hav prophesied and declared, but along with their prophecies they have given manifestations of Him in their bodies? When there was a famine in the land of Canaan and our father Abraham went down to Egypt, he came back with much riches and honor, and without blemish. In like manner our Redeemer went down and delivered the Church, the Assembly of the Nations, and He went up again, having gotten honor and praise. (Taken from the Kebra Nagast (The Glory of Kings) - The True Ark of the Covenant - Chapter 98) site. The international Rastafarian community soon recognized the efforts of these individuals and encouraged them to enlist the school as a community project. This was done under the Shashemane Education Skills Training and recreation Center project, being executed by the Jamaican Development Rastafarian Community Organization (JRDC), a local NGO in Ethiopia, comprising all settlers. Since then the school has grown into a modern 8 classroom building with a Kindergarten and Elementary section.With a student population of roughly 500, mostly native Ethiopians, a staff of 16 and an annual operating budget of $25,000, the school receives no government funding whatsoever. It relies totally on private financial contributions for the funding of the budget. $80 sponsors a child at the school for one year. Our goal this year is to get 200 new sponsors. We are asking people and organizations of goodwill to sponsor one or more children and/or make a gift or financial contribution to the school and help fulfill the vision of building communities in Africa. Eighty US Dollars can send one child to the JRCD School in Shashamane, Ethiopia for one year, covering Elementary School tuition, desk space, schoolbooks, notebooks, pencils and supplies. Please make contributions today towards the education of a child. For more information on how to do this call: 202526-4952 or email: kings12@verizon.net. W e b s i t e : www.shashamane.org. Universal Heroes Promotions Community Centre In Conjunction With MR. RONNIE BOP Productions Present "ANNUAL SONG CONTEST" Featuring The Rising Star IEKASHA MACKINGBIRD GLEN CHANT and many more Backed by: R & R Exclusive Band & Majestic Warriors Band PLEASE ENTER THE COMPETITION NOW! Call: 416-656-5339 Venue will be announced later! reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: reggaexclusive@rogers.com Pg - 7 JRDC SCHOOL FUNDRAISER (L-R) Bro. Karl Philpotts, Sis. Ikela, Ras Iville and Pablo Napthali of PM Productions T H A N KS FO RC OTMHME USNUI TPYPOOFRTT OOR OF NTTHOE. R A S TA FA R I ONE GOD! ONE AIM! ONE DESTINY! reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: reggaexclusive@rogers.com Pg - 8 PM PRODUCTIONS PRESENT TORONTO’S 5TH ANNUAL CORONATION BALL SPECIAL THANKS TO BRO. KARL PHILPOTTS FOR HIS PRESENTATION ON THE SHASHAMANE BUILDING PROJECT. Bro. Karl Philpotts reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: reggaexclusive@rogers.com Pg - 9 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S “LIVE SHOWS” REVIEWS SUGAR MINOTT GIVES CALGARY FANS A NIGHT TO REMEMBER! By Lisa Connors n Wednesday October 26th, 2005 DEEP ENTERTAINMENT presented a truly unforgettable reggae event! The original “Mr Fix it” Sweet Sugar Minott made a last minute appearance at Brew Brothers in Calgary while on his Canada Tour 2005. Needless to say, it was a pleasant surprise for Calgary reggae fans! O Although the event didn’t get a lot of time for promotion, word got around quickly and Sugar Minott’s fans came out in numbers to show their support! The evening showcased a host of great entertainers including Ibo and KinDread, Mello G, as well as Fire Pashon (daughter of Sugar Minott), Itawe, Jus Goodie and King Jazzy. The evening got underway in fine style with Ibo and KinDread, who never fail to get a crowd to its feet! Montreal’s Mello G made a guest appearance adding some spice to the show. The evening continued on with one great act after another! Jamaica’s Itawe put on a powerful roots rock set. Fire Pashon came on strong with a wicked deejay style performance. Her hard hitting socially conscious lyrics and a touch of humor made a lasting impression on the crowd. Jus Goodie and King Jazzy followed in the same conscious flow keeping the vibes up. The energy level reached a fever pitch when Sugar Minott hit the stage! He received a welcome fit for a King with loud cheers from adoring fans, especially the ladies! He dove straight in with a slew of hit tunes like Herbsman Hustling, Oh Mr DC, and Jah Jah Children! Sugar’s performance was polished and professional, as any long-time fan would have expected. His sweet, soulful voice has really stood the test of time. After more than 30 years in the business, he still sounds fantastic! His intense energy had everybody rocking and singing in unison. Sugar gave his fans all they wanted and more! Of course the audience demanded an encore! He delivered and left Calgary reggae fans with a night to remember! *** ETHIOPIAN REGGAE SUPERSTAR INVADES CALGARY! By Lisa Connors/Calgary eddy Afro, one of the Motherland’s hottest reggae acts tore up Bowness Community Hall this past Saturday October 29th. N&H Enterprise Promotion Team presented this great event. Fans from Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Winnipeg and Regina arrived in droves to see Teddy, a wildly popular socially conscious artiste who has T been involved in concerts for food aide in Ethiopia. He was also featured on Bob Marley’s 60th Birthday Celebration this past February in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event kicked off with some traditional Ethiopian tunes to get things started. People were enjoying the vibes, greeting one another with the Ethiopian tradition of three kisses on the cheeks! As I made my way across the room I couldn’t help but notice there were beautiful people everywhere! Not only are Ethiopians beautiful, they are also warm and welcoming. Being one of only few nonEthiopians at the show I thought I may have felt a little out of place but the opposite was true. Teddy’s band began the concert with a beautiful instrumental tribute to one of Teddy’s biggest inspirations, Bob Marley. The crowd of 800 strong was loving the music, dancing with great anticipation to see their most popular performer grace the stage. It was mass hysteria from the moment Teddy hit the stage! All arms were raised in the air as the ladies screamed in admiration! Teddy even pleaded with security to remove the barriers between him and the audience! He worked the stage with charm and charisma singing traditional Amharic ballads, love songs, as well as political and spiritual music. Teddy performed three highly energetic, heartfelt sets lasting more than three hours! All this without even breaking a sweat! Unbelievable!! A tremendous sense of love, unity and Jah could be felt throughout the hall. I understand why many refer to Teddy as a “modern day Bob Marley”! He is an incredibly spirited performer. If you haven’t had the honor of taking in a Teddy Afro show, be sure not to miss your next chance! “HE CREATED EVERYTHING” CD RELEASE PARTY rthodox Issachar recently released his new CD entitled “He Created Everything” at the Aura Lounge in Toronto. O The event was well organized and had a good turn out. Issachar put on a splendid performance and had his fans dancing and prancing to his rhythms backed by the Hardcore Band onstage. Orthodox Issachar has been on the reggae music scene for many years and has definitely come a long way. Sound Explosion provided the PA system for the evening and MC was Janet Millington. Other artists making special appearances were Ryan and Tasha T. Don’t forget to pick up a copy of your CD “He Created Everyting” in stores now. CAPLETON SHOW A HUGE SUCCESS! he Reign of Fire tour featuring Capleton, Military Man & Jah Thunda held on October 8th, 2005 at the Kool Haus was well attended. The “fire man” did not disappoint his many fans as he put on a highly energetic performance singing many of his old hits as well as his new ones. Also giving memorable performances were Donna Makeda (who did a duet with Prince Everald), Shadrock, Rich Kid, Spida & Lloyd and Empress. Another well produced show by Action Promotion T reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: reggaexclusive@rogers.com Pg - 10 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S BAND/GROUP SPOTLIGHT AWARD WINNING BAND - EXPLOSION op Reggae Award Winning Band Xplosion, has performed at all the major festivals and reggae events throughout the GTA area. Xplosion Band has worked with top promotional companies such as Jones & Jones Productions, Eagleforce Entertainment, Kings of Kings, Black-X-Kimo, Jamaica Day and has accompanied artists such as Ken Booth, Marcia Griffiths, Half Pint, Admiral Tibet, Donna Makeda, Prince Everald, Devon Irie, Daddy Rusty, Roger B, and the list goes on. T Xplosion Productions also provides services such as Composing, Programming, Recording and producing various forms of music and teaches music theory and practical for Piano and Steel Pan for adults and children. Xpolsion Band is led by Floppy (leader), and Django who is the Musical Director and Manager. Members of the band consists of: Django- Keyboard & Vocalist, Floppy - Bass & Vocalist, Sunray - Drummer, Theo - Guitarist and a Saxophone player. Xplosion Band also recently won the Canadian Reggae Award for Top Reggae Band and has been traveling all over Canada performing at Festivals and backing various top artists. If you have a session and want versatile musicians, choose XPLOSION and you will have no confusion. For bookings contact: email: django_pan@hotmail.com or call Django at: 647-882-8924. REGGAEXCLUSIVE POP-UP HORACE MARTIN Horace Martin is rising up with a new single and a music video. He is also doing shows in and out of Jamaica. Look out for “Shock Out” Martin. Soul Stylists, The Manhattans, Peaches & Herb, Reggae legends Toots and the Maytals, Reggae jazz guitarist Ernest Ranglin, Calypso king The Mighty Sparrow and Comedian Jim Carrey. JAY DOUGLAS & THE ALL STAR BAND dynamic singer with a captivating stage presence, Jay has performed his wide-ranging repertoire of music for audiences around the world. He has been a featured performer at numerous resorts and nightclubs, including major chains such as Sheraton, Hilton, Ramada and Holiday Inn. He has also performed at Roy Thompson Hall and has been a headliner at the Canadian National Exhibition. A In addition, Jay’s name is synonymous with great entertainment as a featured vocalist on Caribbean and Mediterranean cruises. Jay’s recordings have been released worldwide and include numerous hit singles in Canada. He has appeared on network television in Canada and the U.S., drawing rave reviews for his appearances on the shows “It’s Happening” and “Music at Midnight”. He has shared the stage with a Who’s Who of major stars, including R&B legends, Fats Domino, Joe Tex, Percy Sledge, Freda Payne, Dorothy Moore and Cissy Houston, Bluesman, Roscoe Gordon, Jay has also acted in several motion picture productions including a role in Heaven Before I Die, starring Omar Sharif. He has been the headliner at many clubs and has appeared at various music festivals, including the Toronto Blues Society’s Caribbean Soul concert. He also performed at the Tribute to Donovan Bailey following Bailey’s recordbreaking run at the Atlanta Olympics. Jay’s 1997 CD release, You are My Lady, a winning combination or original compositions and soul classics, remains a hit with Canadian and U.S. listeners. Jay Douglas is available for studio recording, club dates, weddings, corporate events, parties, concerts, motion picture productions and any occasion that calls for first class musical entertainment. For bookings call: 416-6227575 POP-UP KOREXION is set to release another single titled “Don’t Go”. For more info: www.kornerstone.net reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: reggaexclusive@rogers.com Pg - 11 SPOTLIGHT ON PRODUCERS/ENGINEERS/PROMOTERS touch with constantly, which makes “Kags” the most controversial. It doesn’t matter where you live, they will find you. Whether you like them or not, nobody has been able to stop them thus far. L-R: Chucky, Puss, Alton (stooping in front) G KAGS PROMOTION Promoter hat started as a dream 5 years ago quickly grew into the biggest youth organization Toronto has ever seen. Kags Promotion is one of Toronto’s pre-eminent urban companies, encompassing a broad range of businesses including: Promotion, Advertising & Marketing. Kags Promotion has done it all with 5 years in the making. “We have built an impressive empire” which all started as a dream in an urban community to give the people what they wanted Entertainment. W Kags Promotion is a group of young - well grown individuals that actively advertise and promote everyday clubs, parties, talent shows, mixed CD’s/albums or whatever you throw at them. They know what the youths and urban market in Toronto wants to see and what will be good for today’s entertainment business. What was a fourman partnership is now an empire that 80% of Toronto urban youths have come in Within this five-year span, Kags has entertained the safest all-ages parties. To date, nobody has been injured at any of their promotions. They have been doing it big since the reigning of Base Nightclub, Karma, Jade and most recently Zone Lady Kags support our community and encourage youth togetherness and growth.” “Best of the Best”, “Safe Sex”, “Showdown”, “Teensplash” (fashion show), and most recently the “Impy Skimpy” Bus Ride, are some of the most famous community events Kags promotion has organized.The w e b s i t e www.kagspromotion.com is the most visited youth Entertainment site based in Toronto which over the last 2 years has monopolized the entire Toronto online entertainment scene. The site gets well over 1,000 visits per day, more than 12,000 unique visitors and 8 million hits per month. You can check out Kagspromotion at many local parties within the all age’s district as well as 19+ in the Toronto area. Look out for future events as well as a different look for 2006 from www.kagspromotion.com. “New people, New friends, yours to discover.” 1. “We promote every party from basement jam’s to the Docks entertainment complex. We do it all. Once it’s safe and good to go. We care about the community, which is why when we are doing our own events, it has something to do with the community. We have to Empress Menen Circle in association with P.M. Productions invites you to a night called “Overstanding & Goodly Words” on Friday Dec. 23, 2005 @ Fortress North (90 Nolan Court). Featuring King Sturgrav; Patrick Roots; superheavyREGGAE & Empress Divine. MC Puggy Simeon Doors Open @ 10pm. Donations $10. Tasty Dishes & Refreshments. Security for Surety. Dress Code: Regal & Royal/Asher & Naphtali Infoline: 416-725-9891 Upcoming events include “REUNION 3” at the Alliance Lounge - 501 Alliance Road. Tickets are on sale at all XTC clothing stores. Look out for the New Year’s jam “FLASHBACK” on Jan 1 and Kags Mixed CD called “VERSATILE” - the mixed CD Features Dunn Da Place Int’l, DJ Whitebwoy, Black Warrior and Nitro Sound and is due out December 19 at your local music stores. CLINTON MORGAN OF EYEONE RECORDS INC. Producer t’s finally here! Executive Producer, Clinton Morgan of EyeOne Records Inc. presents the long anticipated 16 tracks compilation CD “Destiny Volume 2.” Certainly it’s been a while, but it’s been worth waiting for. Seventeen long months, twelve great artistes, six exceptionally professional musicians, three of the best recording sound studios and four top class engineers in the music industry, all compiled to form the blazing hot 16 tracks mega it album, promoting the message of positive vibes, reality and inspiration. I Artists includes: George Nooks, Freddie McGregor, The Mighty Diamonds, Nana McLean, Singing Melody, Fatta John, Luciano, Glen Washington, Leroy “Artist” Brown, Howie Smart, Lukie D and Tasha T. Eye One Records Inc. take great pride in producing and marketing this album. CDs can be purchased at most record stores. REGGAE MUSICIANS WANTED Looking for Dedicated, Mature, Professional, Ambitious and Respectable people (of any age) who are interested in working to make a difference with Reggae Music If you have not played for a long time and would like to start, but not interested (for any reason), this organisation might be an interest to you. Please call Cassius at: 416-710-4676 or email: cassiusmlr@sympatico.ca reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: reggaexclusive@rogers.com Pg - 12 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S ARTIST WATCH There is never a dull moment when you are in the presence of Bush Rat. BUSH RAT he inexhaustible energy source Bush Rat (The Real Vibes Machine) A.K.A Winston Shawn Vassell, is like a tornado of activity on stage. With his unstoppable lyrics and picturable style of putting words together and creating stories into popular hit songs. It is not quite often that you come across a dance hall artiste with such a sharp and vast lyrical style and performance. It is said, “ T Bush Rat has performed on top caliber shows and has given a stellar performance on shows such as, “The Toronto Reggae Festival”. “Kings of Kings Promotion” Headlining Elephant Man at the Toronto International Centre. Also “Champion in Action” in Jamaica, to name a few. His unforgettable and unique performances prove that this talented young artist is here to stay. It would be suitable to say that Bush Rat is steaming right now. He has just recently come back from tour in the United States of America and has completed “Da Ting Deh” music video. awards for this year. The award for the best single, song title “ Run di place” at T.I.R.M.A. awards the (Toronto International Reggae Music Award) in the summer of 2005. His second award was for the best dance hall performance & recording artiste at the Voices Stage Show Recognition Award in Mississauga, Ontario December 2005. To hear Bush Rat describe his career “ Mi try stay far from normal tings dat adda artist dem do everyday, suh when mi change up di place, right away me mash up di place. Music and mi heart have lots in common, as long as dem a beat Bush Rat will forever speak. CHECK OUT www.bushratmusic.com Bush Rat has received two POP-UP NANA MCLEAN Nana McLean is one of T.Dot’s top female reggae singers. Nana has been on the reggae music scene for over 20 years now and continues to release hit songs. She has 2 songs included on the “Destiny 2” Compilation CD produced by Eye One Records. Stay strong Empress Nana and keep the music coming. REGGAEXCLUSIVE NEWS RASTAFARI FRIDAYS astafari Fridays is held at Affairs Banquet Hall located at 20 Milvan Drive from 9PM. Enlightenment Session includes DVD’S, Lectures on Health, Food and Finances. There is also an Open Mic Session. Come out and promote yourselves, your music, your roots, etc., building Unity, showing love and raspect, leading to funding the community. Calling all Rastafari children. Jah Bless. R Also on December 17th, Bless the Youths Foundationin association with is putting on a Children’s Day. Bring out the children. There will be dancing, singing, food, games and gifts. Please contact us at blesstheyouths@hotmail.com , or call us, Michelle Ottley - Founder / Co-Coordinator & Lisa Small Co / Founder/Assistant CoCoordinator at 647-284-4967 to confirm your support. KAY MORRIS FOUNDATION ay Morris Foundation (KMF) will embark on its next HIV/AIDS medicine mission to Ghana, West Africa in Spring 2006. This mission will also include a malaria intervention and prevention project - KMF desires to bring 1000 treated mosquito nets to Ghana along with medicine that will help in the fight against malaria and HIV/AIDS. K Upcoming events to raise funds for these projects include a free fundraising gospel concert “To Africa with Love” will be held on Saturday, December 17th 2005 @ Light & Life Ministries 22 Elrose Avenue, off Wilson Ave. and a fundraising gala on Saturday, March 4th, 2006 at the McVety Centre (Canada Christian College), featuring keynote speaker Professor Sakyi Awuku Amoa, Director General, Ghana AIDS Commission, Ghana W. Africa. the September 2005 issue “Troy Treson” in the New Voices Spotlight when it is actually just TRESON. We apolgise for any inconvenience caused. KMF is the proud nominee of the 2005 UMAC (Urban Music Awards of Canada) Community Service Awards. LOOK OUT FOR THE ABYSSINIANS! the Legendary group Abbassinians is coming to Toronto at the Opera House in February 2006. TROY TRESON CORRECTED! ReggaeXclusive printed in reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: reggaexclusive@rogers.com Pg - 13 reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: reggaexclusive@rogers.com Pg-14 22 Guildford Road, Brampton, Ontario Joe: 416-333-4449 Karl: 416-333-2137 Specializing in: *Commercial & Residential *Pattern Concrete *Basement Finishing *Remodelling & Reano *Cabinets & Trim *Electrical *Underpinning *Side Entrance *All Additions *All custom Work Free Estimates REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S ARTIST WATCH Third World, Frankie Paul and Len Hammond, Thriller U, Chevelle Franklin and Bunny General. MELLO MAN ello Man was born in St. Thomas, Jamaica. They call him Mr. Sweet voice. Mello Man hails out of Winnipeg, Manitoba. One of the sweetest, authentic reggae singers in Western Canada. M He started his singing career in 1989 with Jah Vibes Band at the tribute to Bob Marley Block-ORama Festival in Winnipeg. He has been on countless tours with many major reggae artists, such as He also opened for artists such as U-Roy, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, the Calypso King of Dominica Hunter and Eddie Lovette. He performed alongside Major Mackerel in West Palm Beach in Florida and did two of his own shows in Chicago at Club Dread. Mello Man also appeared at the Montreal Jazz Festival in 2000 with JFK and the Conspirators, and in 2002 at the Victoria Ska Festival. He also appeared at the Canadian Music Week in Toronto with JFK and the Conspirators. He performed at the Calgary International Festival in 2004 and in 2005 he performed on a show with Kevin Little. He also did a show with Mr. Lexxus. Mello Man is currently working on his first album called “Child of the Universe”. Here in Winnipeg, he has some of his songs playing on the radio stations such as Flava 107.9fm, Sound Clash Radio 101.5fm and Dancehall Fever 95.9fm. They are currently playing the songs “Give a Little Love”, “Dreaming” and “African Girl”. Mello Man has just finished the video for the song “African Girl” to be released early next year. The song “African Girl” is produced by Delroy (Phatta) Pottinger on the Drop Riddim. The other single just release by Mello Man is entitled Jahovah which was produced by Ryan Braithwaite aka Exodus. For more information call: (204) 2277618 or email Mello at: melloman68@hotmail.com POP-UP BLESSED WINS UMAC AWARD! Congratulations to Blessed who won the Award for Reggae Recording of the Year for his single “Reggae Time” at the 2005 UMAC Awards held recently. This single will be included on his album to be released in February 2006 on the Explorer Label. Blessed recently actualized one of his life’s goals when he released his Juno Award hit single “Love”, which was also on the Top 20 chart for the most requested song on FLOW 93.5 in 2002, he was also a Juno nominee in 2003 for “Smile” and 2004 for “Empty Barrel” The featuring Kardinal Official. single “Reggae Time” is distributed by Explorer Recording. reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: reggaexclusive@rogers.com Pg-15 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S INTERVIEW LUCIANO (Cont’d. from page 5) ut we have some imitational rascals, I wouldn’t even say Rastas, who just see man grow locks and see the powers, dem run go grow it too, dem see man mek sign with the seal, dem run go mek sign to, dem see man with rod, dem run go get rod. But fi dem rod coming like when Aaron did throw down his rod and the magicians throw down dem rod and Aaron rod eat up fi dem own. We are not surprised to see some of them working miracles too because that was the days of old so it is today. Many of dem a guh come and call JAH name and do all some terrible things in JAH name too. But we have to know that this is how it was from the beginning. We have B to know them by their fruits now. By their fruits you shall know them. If a man doesn’t have patience, if a man doesn’t have long suffering, if a man doesn’t have tolerance, if a man doesn’t have control of speech all these things, charity and all these things then they are not really trodding the way of Ras Tafar I. Ras Tafar I is love, Ras Tafar I is peace, Ras Tafar I is abiding. Ras Tafar I is a perfect tradition, it’s the way of man, it’s the way how we should walk. If we follow the footsteps of Ras Tafar I, I and I will find happiness abundantly. I grew up in the church and I saw that something was lacking, I went in search, a deeper search, to find myself. I found His Majesty as the Defender of the same faith that these Christians are defending. But he’s the greatest defender they could ever have but they do not want to appreciate his Majesty as the greatest defender. Up to the age of seventy-two, His Majesty served perfectly as a theocratic Emperor to defend I and I and today it’s over 6000 Churches that His Majesty has built. When you go into some of these Churches they don’t even want to call His Majesty’s name. So there is a lot of politics surrounding the whole tradition of I and I people. It’s just we as upfull ones now, see the light and dwell in the light and stay away from the darkness, ‘cause he who dwelleth in the light shall not be overcome by darkness, you know. cream of the crop. SR: They are going to love that. I’m looking forward to that myself. Finally, your fans would like to know what is your favorite food, color and drink. LUCIANO: Alright. Any thing with vegetables I and I give thanks for you know. Green vegetables. There is a lot of life in green vegetables like partially steamed broccoli and cucumbers. The less white food and white drink you have, the better it is for a person. I have discovered , the greener the thing, the richer it makes your blood. And I love a nice pot of stew, cooked , steamed down you know. I love blue, blue is my real color as a Dannite you know. I love green too still. When I’m on the tradition as a defender of the faith more time I go out in my forest green. SR: What do you have coming up for your fans musically? LUCIANO: I’m working on a Luciano gospel album and I’ll have more natural acoustic sounds, especially of the guitar. I will be playing most of my instruments. I think that’s like the soul of Luciano. I have so much more to give to the people you know. I’ve been singing a lot of songs and most of my songs are on heavy rhythms. People know me for that, dancehall roots rocking reggae, I have it locked, even dubplates mi have lock. So it’s for me now to bring the true essence of the spirit, the finest of the brew [laughing], the SR: I know you have to go now. Blessed love and give thanks for the interview, seen, and it’s always good to be in the I presence. LUCIANO: Thank you very much, one heart. RastafarI. ******* REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S ARTIST WATCH Sample’s passion for music began in his childhood and took shape in the early 90’s. His early musical influences have been Tupac, Bounty Killer, Beenie Man and Spragga Benz. His style is that of an artist who caters to the masses, but shares special love for the ladies, a true crowd pleaser. SAMPLE KING ne of Canada’s leading Dancehall entertainers is Sample King. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Sample immigrated to Canada in 1989 bringing his love for reggae, and its’ authentic vibe with him. O Over the years, Sample has received support from sounds such as Military, King Turbo, Stone love, Cash money and many more. Sample has recorded at King Turbo, Reflex, and Explorer Studio in Canada, and Stone Love, Mixing Lab, Kings of Kings and Jaro Studio in Jamaica. Sample has performed at the 2004 Toronto Reggae Festival, Montreal Reggae Festival, and endless stage shows in Canada, U.S. and Jamaica sample received awards for “Artist of the Year” 2004 and 2005 presented by the Dancehall commttee; “Artist of the Year” from the #1 Dancehall DJ Allan Ladd of Military Sound System (presented in 2005); “Best Dub Plate” Artist of the Year presented by Energy Kid of 5th Element sound system; “Song of the Year” presented by the Dancehall Committee in 2004); Award received for #1 Upcoming DJ 2004; Award presented by TCH (Toronto Community Housing) for performing at black history numerous events in the community. Performance along side Vibes Cartel in my home town, Jamaica 2003, Toronto International reggae festival 2004 (performance clip on CityTV), Fantan Mojah & Luciano Concert @ The Kool Hause 2005, Montreal International Reggae Festival 2005, Opening act for Turbulance & Jah Mason @ Lion’s Den 2005, Opening Act for Beenie Man and Shocking Vibes Crew @ Kool Hause 2005. Upcoming Shows include: Nominated for stage show awards at Zone One Opening Act for Sizzla @ the Kool Hause 12/11/05, Performance in Jamaica at the “Island Explosion” 12/24/05 and much more... Recent Shows include: Opening Act for Slim Shady reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: reggaexclusive@rogers.com Pg - 16 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S ARTIST WATCH few.He has shared the Stage with such Artists like Horace Andy, Josey Wales, Fred Locks, R.Z. Jackson, The Maytones, Culture Knox, President Brown, General Trees, Morgan Heritage, Sugar Minot, Brigadier Jerry and Sister Carol to name a few. SILVANUS ilvanus was born Delroy Roberts in the Parish of St. Thomas, Jamaica. He started out at an early age, singing at Churches and entertaining relatives and friends. Silvanus migrated to Canada in 1979, where he started spreading his distinct brand of Culture in the Dance Halls and Stage Shows of MontrÈal, Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary Alberta and Vancouver B.C. in Canada, New York, Washington D.C. (U.S.A.), London, Manchester (England), just to name a S His first release was a 12”. On Side A is “The produced by Gentiles”, Silvanus for Silverglobe Records and on Side B “Entertainment” produced by Trevor Philip of Young Lions Productions. Silvanus went on to produce a CD for a new upcoming female Artist Mounia Sahara. The title of the Album is “I’ve got a Joy”. He is presently working on his new debut Album “Talk to Jah” set for release in early 2006. Canadian Top Ten spins and is receiving excellent Airplay in the U.S., U.K., The Netherlands, Germany, France and the Caribbean just to name a few places. The full length Album will consist of 15 tracks. Some of the titles are: Strumming, Mis Information, The Letter, The great Debate, Nuff Lyrics, Loving, Can’t Runaway, African Queen, Music in my Soul and Magazine. It is a mixture of Roots, Reggae and Dancehall. Silvanus also did some Rapping on one of his Tracks. This Album will surely lay the Foundation for this outstanding Artist and Songwriter. For more information or bookings contact Silvanus at 514-369-6998 or email: info@silvergloberecords.com. You can also visit his website www.silvergloberecords.com The pre-release Single by the same title, made it to #3 on Galaxie Reggae POP-UP R.Zee Jackson Releases New LP “Trodding” is the latest album by R. Zee Jackson on the Teams Recording Label, execuitvely produced by E. Brooks. “Trodding” is a collection of 70s rock steady grooves, produced by E. Brooks, Bunny Lee and the late Prince Fari, Jo Jo Hookin and Ernest Hookin. Distributed by Sonic Sounds in Jamaica. REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S “LIVE SHOWS” REVIEW Ethiopians passion. Jaleye Lij Menegesha H.I.M HAILE SELASSIE1ST 75th CORONATION CELEBRATION nformative, entertaining, intriguing, and phenomenal are just the few words to describe the Diamond Jubilee of H.I.M. Haile Selassie I’s 75th Coronation hosted by the Circle of Lions. The event was excellent for it’s informative Lecture and Educational presentation by Jaleye Lij Menegesha, who stated how significant the celebration was for the peoples of the Western Hemisphere, and wished that native I had the same Ras Miguel Lorne enthusiastically conveyed the message that all Rastafarians at one point have to reach the Ethiopian Orthodox Church during his speech, and E.O.C. member Wolde Tensae reminded us of H.I.M Haile Selassie’s works and the continued works of the JRDC (Jamaican Rastafarian Development Community) in Shashemene. Ras Miguel Lorne T h e talent of Humble uplifted the night to a next level with steady vibes from his new CD, “Hard To See”, (a musthave for every music lover). Continuing the flow was Otis I, Picula I, Chatta, Sheba Storm, Roger B, and an outstanding performance once again from Django on pan, who definitely received “awwws”, salutes, and participation. The Cultural Fashion Show presented by Omega One Inc., brought African color and texture that were formal and eye-catching, thanks to designs from Ghana, Styles That Last - located at 743 Dovercourt Rd., and Lineage at www. lineageculturalshop.com. was a skit There performance, which negatively impacted on the people present, and it was quickly dealt with by a public apology from the organizers. However, with so much blessing, The Royal Jubilee was the most fitting show to end the celebration of H.I.M Haile Selassie I’s Coronation, conveying His message, His works, and the talented community’s love for H.I.M. Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia, King of Kings, the Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah, the Defender of the Faith. “JAH AD DE RULAH CD RELEASE PARTY Donna Makeda recently released her second full length CD entitled “Jah Ah De Rulah” at the Club Paradise. It was a very entertaining and fulfilling evening. Also appearing on the bill was The C’bean. Dance Theatre Prince Everald, King Ujah, Humble, Roger B, Spida & Lloyd, Django on Pan, Cyborg, Rah Lion and the Dream Band. Not forgetting Natty B, Patrick Roots, DJ Chocolate and DJ Slamz who were present to support Donna and spin some good music. Special thanks to all the sponsors, fansand artists who supported the “Jah Ah De Rulah” CD Release Party. reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: reggaexclusive@rogers.com Pg - 17 REGGAE BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT David Gardner SOUND EXPLOSION Starting Sound Explosion Productions Inc. has been a life long dream for David Gardner. As a little boy growing up in Jamaica, he remembers attending the local roots reggae dances and shows, and fell in love with the production of the event, just as much as his love for reggae music. He was 8 years old, and now 20+ years later, with all of the necessary resources in place, the existence of Sound Explosion Productions Inc. Sound Explosion took the production industry by storm from early 2004. Since then, it has proven to be one of the fastest growing production companies in the history of the industry. With only 2 years in the business, the company has been able to secure such names in the reggae community as Elephant Man, Capleton, Coco Tea, Bounty Killa, Buju Banton. But outside of the reggae community, the company has been touring with major Canadian bands such as Blue Rodeo, Tea Party and The Doors, and has worked in just about every major venue across Canada including Toronto’s Air Canada Centre, Rogers Centre, International Centre and much much more. Sound Explosion Productions has encountered great success since its inception. This success has not come without many sacrifices and obstacles. It is anticipated and expected that this 20 year old dream company will continue to rise and succeed for many years to come. POP-UP DAMIAN MARLEY is making waves with his hit song “Welcome to Jamrock” POP-UP APACHE INDIAN Apache Indian has achieved seven Top 40 UK national hits, won numerous awards, toured the world extensively and has sold more than 11 million albums during his career. mApache is now on the road promoting his new album ‘Time For Changes’, which is due for release early next year. (Courtesy of Explorer Recording) 2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU BETTER NEW Sunrise Drive Thru in Brampton 168 Kennedy Rd. S (N of Steeles), Brampton. 905-457-3049 reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: reggaexclusive@rogers.com Pg - 18 REGGAEXCLUSIVE SINGERS SPOTLIGHT ORTHODOX ISSACHAR rthodox Issachar (eye-sa-char_ has opened a new and exciting chapter in his life. His uncanny ability to write lyrics, sing, produce and perform reflects an exceptional depth and love for the music industry. He has performed for audiences in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean as well as numerous far-flung locations around the world including Africa, New Zealand and England. He has also shared the stage O with many different artistes, such as Beres Hammond, Griffiths, Mario, Marcia Freddie McGregor, Culture and U-Roy. “heart-rocking” tunes. Each song is a celebration of universal love, inviting a variety of deep feelings and connections. From early childhood, the talent, achievement and message of some of the artistes/musicians great within the music business inspired Orthodox Issachar. Theses great artistes include Sam Cook, Bob Marley, Skeeter Davis, Michael Jackson, Grace Thrillers, Diana Ross, Dennis Brown, Kenny Rogers, Burning Spear, Bunny Wailer and Luciano. The CD Great and Marvelous was written from his in-depth study of the and personal Bible experience of what life has taught him throughout the years. Orthodox Issachar was inspired by the speeches and actions of great leaders such as Haile Selassie 1st, Prophet Gad (Dr. Vernon Carrington) founder of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, Marcus Garvey, Martin Luther King Jr., and Nelson Mandela in their attempts to elevate humanity. Songs such as “High Priest”, “We are Called”, “Fear Jah”, “Trust in the Lord”, “Swift Beast”, “Jah Monarchy” and many others reflect his message to the world. He hopes that these words will be a source On his debut album, Great and Marvelous, Orthodox Issachar has written original songs that cross the boundaries of chant, reggae and gospel on a spiritual level, while covering a broad spectrum of sound from soft and devotional to up-tempo of inspiration to all those who hear them. Great news for Orthodox Issachar fans across the globe, Orthodox Issachar has completed one of the most exciting and ambitious recording projects of the new millennium. He has been energized by a fresh creative momentum that has led him to complete a spectacular new album, He Created Everything. This album was written, arranged and produced in collaboration with Sangie Davis, Chinna Smith, Dean O’zoune and Fraser, Orthodox Issachar. You have to check this one out! It is a must listen to album! For more information or bookings contact: Email: orthodoxissachar@hotmail.c om / sangiegad2000@yahoo.co.uk you can also check: www.orthodoxmuzik.com / www.Orthodoxissachar.ca REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S ARIST WATCH HUMBLE PROFILE umble, born Simon Vassell, is on the cusp of a successful music career. The group home councillor by day doubles as a reggae musician unique in sound, voice and message. “To touch people - that is my ultimate goal,” says Humble, whose artist names suits his shy, quiet demeanor. A man of his word, Humble’s debut album is chalk full of inspirational and uplifting songs. “The track “Hard to See” explains the whole album,” says Humble. “Sometimes it’s hard to see our culture. Sometimes it’s hard to see who you are as a person. H A self-taught guitarist, Humble learned primarily by his musical intuition and by watching others. Time went on and Humble eventually recorded a four-track demo, with the help of local producer Roger B. The demo, which included the aforementioned “The Other Side”, landed in the hands of Soundcheck Records’ VP of Marketing Chris Nice. The relatively new label approached the musician and although he had other offers on the table, Humble says he chose Soundcheck because he felt comfortable. Since joining the record label two years ago, Humble has performed at several shows around Toronto, recorded his full-length debut album and received radio play from several local radio stations. For more info/media inquiries: Soundcheck Records at 1.416.537.2882 anthonym44@hotmail.com www.soundcheckrecords.ca reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: reggaexclusive@rogers.com Pg - 19 NEW RELEASE IN STORES NOW! Contact: 416-668-4137 Email: ganja/bee@hotmail.com Check: www.slammproductions.com Five years after releasing his album “Living Up Right” Charlie Clarke is back with his new single entitled “For You” (Track 1 - Reggae Version; Track 2 - R&B Version) recorded in Jamaica with musician/producer Dwight Pinkney, Dean Fraser, Keith Francis and Lloyd Denton with backing vocals by Pam Hall. Look out for Charlie Clarke’s upcoming album entitled “Love Means More” on the Star Apple Record label. May 2003 July 2003 Oct 2003 Dec 2003 Mar 2004 Jun 2004 Sept 2004 Dec 2004 Mar 2005 Jun 2005 ReggaeXclusive is printed every quarter Issues for 2005 March, June, September & December. For your copy of a back issuse call: 647-435-0637 or email: reggaexclusive@rogers.com reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: reggaexclusive@rogers.com Pg - 20 Unisex Hair Salon "SATISFACTION GUARANTEED” Services: Curls, Texturizing, Braids, Twists, Weave, Relaxer, Soft (Jerry) Curls, Coloring, Perm, Hot Press, High Lites, Creative Men's/Boys Cuts Kids Hairdo and More Manager: Ray (416) 364-8544 4 Church St. (at Weston Rd.) reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: reggaexclusive@rogers.com Pg - 21 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S TOP TENS / GALAXIE REGGAE TOP 10 CANADIAN SPINS TRACK #1: SO JAH SAYS ARTIST: Jah Beng ALBUM: River Of Healing LABEL: Colin Grant/ Cornerstone TRACK #6: BYE BYE ARTIST: Kali Roots ALBUM: Mission Internationale LABEL: Subsonik TRACK #2: WHAT’S TO COME ARTIST: Garnet Challenger ALBUM: Truth Is The Light LABEL: Carib Records TRACK #7: IRON CURTAIN MAN ARTIST: Odel ALBUM: Mind & Body Sold LABEL: Ohm Grown Records TRACK #3: JAH SON ARTIST: Odel ALBUM: Mind & Body Sold LABEL: Ohm Grown Records TRACK #8: PUSHING FLOWERS (DUB) ARTIST: Version Xcursion/Katie Murphy ALBUM: Radio LABEL: Version Xcursion TRACK #4: ETHIOPIA ARTIST: Jah Beng ALBUM: River of Healing LABEL: Colin Grant/Kornerstone TRACK #9: ROCK DA DUB PT. 1 ARTIST: Version Xcursion/Ayume Dukutata ALBUM: Radio LABEL: Version Xcursion TRACK #5: SHADROCK ARTIST: Shadrock ALBUM: Moving Forward LABEL: Utopia Records TRACK #10: RISE AND SHINE ARTIST: Lenn Hammond ALBUM: Pre-Single LABEL: Independent REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S CD REVIEWS Various Artists Humble “Destiny Vol. 2 “Hard To See” 1. P.Q: 7 2. M.A: 7 3. P: 7 1. P.Q: 7 2. M.A: 7 3. P: 7 Good CD Very Good CD 24/7 “Personality Profile” 1. P.Q: 7 2. M.A: 7 3. P: 7 Gospel CD Channel 915 on Bell ExpressVu - www.galaxie.ca Channel 540 on Videotron Top 10 Canadian Spins for November - December 2005 Compiled by Stephen Neale/Galaxie Reggae Telephone: (613) 241-6361; E-mail: galaxie_reggae@hotmail.com R.Zee Jackson “Trodding” 1. P.Q: 7 2. M.A: 7 3. P: 7 Norris Man “World Crisis” 1. P.Q: 7 2. M.A: 7 3. P: 7 Good CD Luciano “Serious Times” 1. P.Q: 7 2. M.A: 7 3. P: 7 Very Good CD Good Vinyl LP Tasha T “Tasha T” 1. P.Q: 7 2. M.A: 7 3. P: 7 Good CD Abyssinians “Last Days” 1. P.Q: 7 2. M.A: 7 3. P: 7 Excellent CD These ratings are based on Production Quality, Musical Arrangement and Packaging. The star ratings is 1 star being “Very bad” - 7 stars being “Excellent”. Any artist who need their CD to be reviewed, whether nationally or internationally, call ReggaeXclusive at: (647) 435-0637. REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S “RESI” TOP 10 / REGGAE RADIO PROGRAMS LISTINGS Urban Space - Tony Barnes & Sweet T CKLN 88.1 FM Movements - Mercedes CKLN 88.1 FM ReggaeMania - Ron Nelson CKLN 88.1 FM 1. RECTIFY TASHA T Rebel Music - DJ Chocolate CKLN 88.1 FM 2. PARO FATTA JOHN Musical Triangle - Milton Blake CKLN 88.1 FM 3. REGGAE TIME BLESSED 4. THE RAIN OTIS I Delroy G Showcase -Delroy G CHRY 105.5 FM 5. BIGGEST PART OF ME JAH BENG Mix Supreme Delroy Sterling CHRY 105.5 FM 6. BETTA MUS COME STEELE FEAT ISUS 7. HARD TO SEE HUMBLE Zion Train - Natty B & Bigga CHRY 105.5 FM 8. WARNING MR. COOPER CHRY105.5 FM Radio Dubplate - Richard, Janet, Banky 9. JAMAICAN SQUALLY BLESS Positive Vibrations - King David CHRY 105.5 FM LEROY BROWN 10. MY WORD Cool Runnings - Sir B CHRY 105.5 FM (NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2005 - COMPLIED BY NATTY B AND BIGGA Caribbean Crucible - Luther Brown CHRY 105.5 FM ZION TRAIN - CHRY 105.5 FM - EVERY WEDNESDAY 1 - 4 PM ) CHRY 105.5 FM Rebel Vibes - Carrie Mullings Reggae Rhythms - Patrick Roots CIUT 89.5 FM CIUT 89.5 FM Morning Ride - King Turbo Norman Otis Richmond CIUT 89.5 FM SONG ARTIST Club Ned - Dibi Hawkes CIUT 89.5 FM 1. LUCKY YOU NANCO CIRV 88.9 FM Caribbean Radio Show - Durmot Williams 2. SERIOUS TIME GYPTIAN Reggae Plus Radio - Lee Marshall www.reggaeplus.net JAH CURE 3. REFLECTION 4. WALK AWAY FROM LOVE BITTY MCLEAN Galaxy Reggae - Stephen Neale Ch 932/ Bell Express Vu 5. CAN’T GET OVER YOU DAVILLE Caribbean Express - Wayne Vernon (Van) CFRO 102.7 FM I WAYNE 6. DON’T WORRY CFRU 93.3 FM Crooked Beat - Nicky Dread (Guelph) 7. BETTER MUST COME QQ 8. WE GOT THE LOVE TURBULENCE FEAT SASHA Hyah Fyah Show - DJ Justice (Hamilton) C 101.5 FM JAH CURE 9. LOVE IS Reggae Pulse - Delroy Sterling CHIN FM107/AM1540 10. RASTA STILL DEH BOUT LUTON FYAH & JOSIE MEL World Party - Jason SkyWalker WRFG Radio Atlanta 89.3 FM NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2005 - COMPLILED BY EMPRESS KIM & THE Vintage Love - O’shea Adagio CKCU 93.1 FM SONG ARTIST REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S “INT’L.” TOP 10 TREAJAH ISLE RECORD CREW - EGLINTON AVE. WEST ) reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: reggaexclusive@rogers.com Pg - 22 REGGAEXCLUSIVE HIGHLIGHTS REGGAE RADIO PERSONALITIES L-R: Sir B, Janet & Delroy Sterling EMPRESS JANET aka “SEXY JANET” anet Millington aka Empress Janet or “Sexy Janet” - a name given to her on air by Richard Banton for fun, as she looked kinda cute in a pair of jeans she was wearing at the studio one day. As a joke, he named her “Sexy Janet” and it stuck. “Women and men call me this out of no disrespect, but more of saluting a woman that can be physically and mentally appealing, and this is what I assume most people think when they call me this name. It’s all entertainment, that’s all”, says Janet. J Janet Millington is a radio host. She has been Radio Dubplate’s co-host for over 5 years. Radio Dubplate airs on Saturdays from 10:00am 1:00pm on CHRY 105.5 fm with Richard Banton. Janet produces segments, do interviews and social commentary and most of all have fun. At present, Janet is working as a Radio Programmer and filling in for live shows on Fridays on CHRY 105.5 fm from 1:00pm -3:00pm where she promotes and features Canadian reggae, Soul, Soca music and other artists that are not receiving major radio airplay. She is a Publicist, Event Planner and an Consultant. Entertainment She owns her own company ‘Lynden Management’, registered over 3 years now where she promotes, manages and consults in various areas of the Entertainment Industry. Her specialty is reggae music. She has worked with and successfully promoted Juno Award and CRMA winner Leroy Brown with his hit single “Heartache”, which sold 5000 units worldwide and was on the Top 10 on the Florida and NYC reggae music charts. She has also worked with Juno Award winner Sonia Collymore on her debut album release “WYSIWYG”. Janet publicized the hit movie “Superbob”, directed by Devon Haughton, who was the winner of the People’s Choice Award at the Reel World Film Festival. Janet was also on the promotional team for TIFA award winner “Love, Sex and Eating the Bones” a movie by husband and wife team Jennifer and Sudz Sutherland. MARY GRACE SIRACUSE OF WCVF-FM 88.9 ary Grace Syracuse is the reggae director at WCVF-FM, 88.9, at the State University of New York at Fredonia. She also hosts a weekly radio program, “Reggae Roots and Culture,” which is heard Mondays from 9-1PM. An ardent fan of Reggae music, Mary brings enthusiasm and a broad range of music into her show. She is also involved in many projects at WCVF, including promotion and production of reggae music. M programming, Mary is well acquainted with many Canadian artists and is deeply committed to bringing reggae “Made in Canada” to the world. Over the years, Mary has participated in the Reggae Music Canadian Awards as both a presenter and promoter. During the summer of 2004, Mary, her family and Canadian artists King Selah and Jan Lin took 36 songs on 2 CD’s to Jamaica to introduce the collection of Canadian reggae she had amassed. This culminated in a live on-air interview during International Reggae Week with KLAS radio. Currently, in addition to her duties as reggae director and disc jockey, she is working with Canadian Reggae World on promoting Canadian reggae music in a variety of projects. Artists interested in airplay on WCVF-FM can contact Mary at 716-672-6008 or through Canadian Reggae World. Boasting a 40% Empress Janet also writes Canadian content in the fourblock of reggae artist biographies and hour produces Entertainment Plans and Release Parties. She worked as the Publicist for Freddie McGregor’s sold-out Leroy “Artist” Brown has Toronto show celebrating 40 years in music and for Leroy released three albums and Brown and Sly and Robbie on several singles. He is the the album “Leroy Brown and 2004 JUNO winner, for the Friends”.Added to that, Janet song “Rent-A-Tile, is also Mom to son Malcolm composed by “Artist” and and the daughter of her biggest fans, Noreen and produced by Sly and Robbie. Carlton. Empress Janet told Leroy is one of the artists ReggaeXclusive that she is a included on the compilation devoted fan of Life, Love and CD “Destiny 2” produced by Freedom. Contact Janet LEROY “ARTIST” Eye One Records. M i l l i n g t o n / Ly n d e n Management Group, Toronto BROWN Canada at: 416-747-7243. REGGAEXCLUSIVE POP-UP 500 Retail Ready Pressed CDs Now Available $975.00 www.dbsduplication.com 416-693-9413 reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: reggaexclusive@rogers.com Pg - 23 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S DEEJAYS/SINGJAYS SPOTLIGHT ANDREW RANXX ndrew Ranxx (born Andrew White) is on the brink of becoming the next international reggae sensation. Growing up into a musical family undoubtedly had an influence on Andrew’s direction. His father was a professional guitar player, who played alongside Jamaica’s foremost guitarist Ernie Ranglin. Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Uroy, Gregory Isaacs, Aswad, Third World and the various sounds of Latin, hip hop, R&B, jazz and reggae, all serve to influence Andrew’s musical presentation. With these diverse and varying influences and true love for all types of music, Andrew is quick to say, “I eat and breathe music”. A Ranxx has performed on some of Canada’s most popular sound systems and shared the stage with some of reggae’s premiere artists such as Elephant Man at the International Center, opened for Shaggy at the Toronto Reggae Festival, graced the stage with Morgan Heritage at Nathan Phillips Square, and at the Montreal Reggae Festival 2005 blessed the stage with Sugar Minott, Shinehead, John Holt and Toronto’s own Snow. His unmatched positive energy always ignites the concert and dancehall crowds.Andrew brings originality and tremendous writing skills to the table. As a ‘youth’ he was featured on European artist Omar’s debut album. He has done collaborations with R&B singer Shawn Desmond, “Don’t Want to Lose You”, with Colin Levy aka Iley Dread (President of Kings of Kings Records), “Riding the Rebel” and with Canada’s most promising rising female Reggae/Dancehall artist Tasha T, song entitled “Good Friends” (this track is included on Tasha’s debut album).Andrew’s music will put a smile on faces that want to cry and ‘bring’ light to those who are in dark times. Check out his blend of fusion of reggae, hip-hop, R&B, Latin, jazz, rock and dancehall. Not only has his music been described as being refreshing and diverse by the music industry, his devoted fans have characterized his music as embodying ‘expressions of life’. For more information or to book this artist contact: 416-320-2558 or email: andrewranxx@hotmail.com. Also call: 647-294-0336 or e m a i l : rasviberecordsinc@yahoo.ca or check www.andrewranxx.net TASHA T ith the release of her maxi single CD titled “In This Time”, Tasha T unleashed just a bit of her already celebrated talent. Tasha T also boasts her sing-jay style of reggae in the remake of Phyllis Dillon’s “One Life to Live”, retitled “Win or Lose” by Tasha T. This song stayed on the New York Top 10 Reggae Chart for twenty-two weeks in 2003 reaching as high as #7. It was also featured on the compilation CD titled “Honey Drops”. W Her recent live performances include opening for Beres Hammond’s “Love Has No Boundaries” Tour 2005 in Florida/Philadelphia featuring Marcia Griffiths and Jimmy Cozier and also - “For the Love of it Tour” 2004 featuring Maxi Priest and Marcia Griffiths at New Jersey’s RexPlex sports and Amusement Complex. In 2004, Tasha T also performed in Jamaica for Black History month, the show featured artists such as Luciano, Admiral Tibet and Natty King. She also opened for international African artist Alpha Blondy in Philadelphia, Washington DC and New York in 2003. Tasha T has graced the stage in the presence of other international artist including Beres Hammond and the Mighty Sparrow at the International Centre (Toronto, Canada), Reggae Carifest (Arthur Ashe Stadium, NY) L featuring Bounty Killa, Coco Tea, Elephant Man and Capleton and at the Irie Jamboree (Westchester, NY) featuring Sean Paul, Wayne Wonder, Big Daddy Cane and Baby Cham. In April 2002, she became the first reggae artist to perform at Harry Jerome Awards Show, Canada’s most prestigious award show. The talent of this young lady has not gone unnoticed. Tasha T has received various awards starting in 1993 when she received “Best Female DJ” at the Toronto Talent Competition. The Canadian Reggae Music Awards for “Best Female Newcomer” in 1999 and “Best Dancehall DJ (female)” in 2000, 2001 and 2002. Tasha T also received a nomination for “Best Reggae Recording” from the Juno Awards 2000, Canada’s equivalent to the US Grammy’s. Tasha T has just completed and released her debut album with noted producers Sidney Mills, Buju Banton on his “Gargamel Label” and Rohan Dwyer. Contact: 647-294-0336 or rasviberecords@yahoo.com. For bookings contact George Golding at: 754-246-5914 or 954-974-7341 or email: ggold7@msn.com. Also check out the website at: www.reggaealaska.com/tashat / GREAT PRICES ** QUALITY SERVICE ** WE DELIVER DON’S WEST INDIAN RESTAURANT 1745-1747 ST. CLAIR AVE. W. TORONTO, ONTARIO TEL: (416) 656-1741 OR 658-7365 reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: reggaexclusive@hotmail.com Pg-24 REGGAEXCLUSIVE FEATURES NEW VOICES OF REGGAE ATLANTA TOP 20 REGGAE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 25 2005 89.3 fm WRFG RADIO - WORLD PARTY - HOST - JASON SKYWALKER 1. DAMIAN ‘JR GONG’ MARLEY Title: “WELCOME TO JAMROCK” Label: Tuff Gong 11. GYPTIAN Title: “SERIOUS TIMES” Label: Greensleeves 2. Damian Marley/Stephen Marley/Black Thought Title: “PIMPAS PARADISE” Label: Tuff Gong 12. JUNIOR KELLY Title: “RECEIVE” Label: VP / Altafaan / / Greensleeves 3. SEAN PAUL Title: NEVER GONNA BE THE SAME Don Corleone/Atlantic 13. ANTHONY CRUZ / BUJU BANTON Title: “TOO BLOODY” Label: Greensleeves Downsounds EMPRESS enise Williams was born in Kingston Jamaica, in the early seventies. Later emigrating to Canada with her family, where they presently resides today. SWEET CHOCOLATE ising to the top is the cream of the crop Singjay/Songwriter Jennifer 4. DAMIAN MARLEY/BOBBY 14. MORGAN HERITAGE BROWN (Sweet Chocolate/J.Ro), Title “HOW COME” Title: “BEAUTIFUL” Jamaican born is Lable: Don Corleone Label: Tuff Gong/Universal/Ghetto outrageous, vibrant, and yet Youths International very humble. Sweet 15. WAYNE MARSHALL As she grew up she was Chocolate has begun to Title: “HAPPY DAYS” 5. SEAN PAUL always writing and singing. make a name for herself Label: Don Corleone Title: “We Be Burning - Legalize It” Label: Atlantic Also she involved herself in with her much-anticipated 16. JAH CURE community talent shows that debut single “BUBBLES” to 6. Damian Marley/Bounty Killer/Eek Title: “TRUE REFLECTION” aired on Roger’s community be released very soon with VP / Downsound Records Label: A Mouse channel. She also took part in video to follow. Title: “Khaki Suiyt” musical plays at her 17. SIZZLA Label: Tuff Gong/Universal/Ghetto Title: “BE STRONG” Youths International elementary school. Auditioning The various artists that LABEL: Greensleeves / Don and getting the lead part twice has made an impressionable Corleone 7. TOK confirmed to Denise that there impact on her life includes “FOOTPRINTS” was something special about Andre Crouch, Elvis Presley, 18. SEAN PAUL Label: Don Corleone/VP her. Diana Ross, Michael Title: “EYE DE A MI KNEE” Label: Greensleeves / Don Corleone Jackson, Cool and the Gang, 8. SIZZLA Title: “Good Morning” Denise started to write her Shabba Ranks, Rod Stewart, 19. TOK Label: Greensleeves own music and punch lines, Boy George, Billy Idol, David Title: “HEY LADIES” realizing that she was truly Bowie, Madonna, Biggie Label: Don Corleone / Greensleeves 9. JAH CURE blessed. Pushing forward at Smalls and P. Diddy and / VP Title: “LOVE IS” what she loved to do best, at many others including the Label: Don Corleone/Greensleeves 20. GENTLEMAN the tender age of fifteen she hit late great Robert Nesta 10. Damian Marley/Stephen Marley Title: “SUPERIOR” the dancehall. Flexing with Marley. Label: VP / Greensleeves Title: “FOR THE BABIES” sounds like Sterograph, Bigga Label: Tuff Gong “Bubble” is a super great Boss, and Turbo Sonic just to These charts are based on requests, record sales and rotation. Thanks to name a few. At this point and effective track because Four Seasons, Ear Wax, Dbs record shops and Changez sound. anyone who was anyone in the the lyrics, performance of Jason Walker-404- 533-1248 http://www.wrfg.org/features/shows/ and rhythm dancehall scene knew Denise Jennifer www.unitedforjamaica.org as Lady Lyrics. She made it her composed by Eddie Bullen of mission to perform at Thunder Dome in Toronto, “BUBBLE” is showcases and fundraisers, Canada. keeping her stage performance authentically original and tight. As time past Lady Lyrics the feel is of a smooth evolved into the Empress. A urban/reggae dance track. powerful multi-talented Moreover, already, there is a entertainer. This young lady is waiting list of REGGAE so versatile, she writes and ARTISTS who is requesting performs hip- hop, dancehall, to jump on the rhythm for foundation reggae, R&B, pop remixes of “ BUBBLE” with Sweet Chocolate/J.Ro or and gospel. adding and/or their own Empress also MC’s for a lyrics to the rhythm. sound system that goes by the Progressively, Rock solid, name First Lady. This Sound Jennifer won’t allow anyone System is run by a female to burst her bubble, even selector by the name Lady NV. though the fire has been hot Lady Empress also loves to in her life, she comes forth dance, attending dancehall and as pure gem gold destined hip-hop dance classes. This for platinum success. young lady will not stop until she achieves her hearts desire. D R reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: reggaexclusive@rogerscom Pg - 25 WE HAVE MOVED... 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