My New Reggae 45s Mix by smartin

Today I got a bunch of new reggae 45s, from old ska to 80s digital to new roots. We love Jamaican Music!


Lloyd Clarke – Summertime (Hi Tone)
The Ethiopian – You a Pirate (Techniques)
Blacka & Sekle - Countryman (Techniques)
Little John – Say What You’re Saying (Midnight Rock)
Sugar Minott – Upon The Level (Midnight Rock)
Frankie Paul – Tidal Wave (Powerhouse)
Dennis Brown – The Exit (Jammys)
Little John – No Give Me No Bun (Jammys)
Penny Irie & Pinchers - Release (Jammys)
Half Pint – Romeo & Juliet (Scorpio)
Tony Tuff – Dancehall Style (Scorpio 1999)
Admiral Tibet - Informer (Techniques)
Daddy Screw – Love Yuh Till Me Fool (Digital B 1993)
Pinchers – Bandelero (Necessary Mayhem)
Anthony B – Territory (King of Kings)
Mykal Rose – Fight I Down (Bassrunner 2010)
Million Styles - Born in the System (Bassrunner 2010)
Konshens – Insanity (No Doubt 2005)

4 Hour Steve Barrow Interview on Big Mikey Dread show

Steve Barrow has been pushing Jamaican music since 1962, check out this very interesting interview on the Big Mikey Dread radioblog. His writings and compilation work always have been an inspiration to us.  Steve talks about his passion, the music business, the labels and the artists in his home, while he puts on 45s from his own collection. Check Part 1 here and Part 2 over here.

From Mikey's blog: Over the years Steve's interest in Jamaican music has developed from collecting through to writing for Black Echoes, running his own record stores, compiling records for Island, Trojan, and his own label Blood and Fire records. He co-wrote the Rough Guide To Reggae, a bible for all Jamaican music fans. Amongst his close friends are people like Bunny Lee, Dennis Alcapone, Glen Brown, Lopez Walker, U-Roy and Trinity. He's even recorded a toilet for Lee 'Scratch' Perry! He's currently writing sleeve notes for Soul Jazz records and an upcoming release of some Dancehall Reggae music, related to Beth Kingston's book 'Dancehall' that Soul Jazz brought out last year.
Big Up Big Mikey D. for making this show!

ELEPHANT GWAAN DUBWISE



1. DUB SPECIALIST – LOVE FOR A DUB
2. JIMMY RADWAY – AWN YAH!
3. KING TUBBY’S – NATTY ROOTS MAN DUB
4. WAYNE JARRET – DON’T TROUBLE I DUB
5. PRINCE JAMMY – THRONE OF BLOOD
6. PRINCE JAMMY – LOOK YOUTHMAN DUB
7. JAMMY & SCIENTIST – THE SON OF DARTH VADER
8. SCIENTIST – IF YOU GIVE TO ME IN DUB
9. INIKAMOZE – WORLD A REGGAE
10. ANTHONY B – TERRITORY
11. ALBOROSIE – HERBDUB
12. DR RING DING & HP SETTER – BIG THINGS A GWAAN
13. REVOLUTIONARY DUB WARRIORS – IRATION
14. JOSEPH COTTON – STEP IT OUT
15. RANKING JOE & DIGITAL DUBS – FYAH BUN DEM
16. DUBITERIAN & DIGITAL DUBS - 30 HEAD DUB
17. INYAKI – JAMTONE UNDERGROUND
18. LYRICAL BENJIE & IYAH ONE– JAH THE CONQUERER

Heartical Soundcrew (France) @ Bitterzoet, A'dam





Check out the Heartical Soundcrew from France live @ Bitterzoet, A'dam. They released some very strong tunes in the last years and we can't wait to see them live in action! Trust us........this is something you'll want to experience! More Info: http://www.myspace.com/90degreesound

Reggae on the Uncarved Blog

Our friend Mr T pointed me to the excellent Uncarved blog some years ago, and I've always had great pleasure and fun reading (lots of reggae!) John Eden's virtual infotainment. Last week, some interesting posts dropped: The 20 Best Reggae 45s of the Noughties Part 1 & Part 2 and the hilarious 10 Worst Things about Reggae in The Noughties. Check out the blog!

FOOTAGE






It was epic!
Thanks again to everybody that showed up, wanted to show up, tried to show up, showed up without knowing and had a good time, showed up with intent and had a good time, showed up to hate but had a good time etc etc etc > Without you we'd be nowhere.
Much love!

R.I.P. Vivian Jackson aka Yabby You

Last tuesday, january 12, one of the most important artist in the history of reggae passed away. Vivian Jackson, better know as Yabby You, created some of the heaviest roots around, filled with spirituality, creating a massive following among reggae lovers. His masterpiece Conquering Lion (released in 1976 on the Prophet label) is a must-have, just like King Tubby's Prophecy of Dub and the Jesus Dread compilation on the Blood & Fire label. Big up Mr Jackson, may YOU rest in peace....................

Check the obituary on the exclaim website here.

Barka Moeri live in Tilburg!


check out Barka Moeri's music on MySpace

Elephant Soundsystem Zion Highness Reggae Radio Show Archive

Every 2 weeks 2 hours of Elephantsoud @

http://www.zionhighness.com/

Every show contains reggae classics & rarities, from ska & rocksteady 2 roots & digital, topped with some dubstep.....Jamaican & Jamaican-influenced music at its best....enjoy!

- Zion Highness Show 04 aug 2010
- Zion Highness Show 21 july 2010
Reggae especially for YOU july 7th 2010 (the unaired episode)
- Zion Highness Show 26 may 2010
- Zion Highness Show 12 may 2010
- Zion Highness Show 28 apr 2010
- Zion Highness Show 14 apr 2010 (Dance Edition ft Selekta Beefy)
- Zion Highness Show 31 mar 2010 (Lee Perry Special)
- Zion Highness Show 17 mar 2010
- Zion Highness Show 03 mar 2010
- Zion Highness Show 17 feb 2010 (ft Selekta Beefy)
- Zion Highness Show 03 feb 2010
- Zion Highness Show 06 jan 2010

- Zion Highness Show 23 dec 2009

Big up everybody for the party last nite!


Massive thanx to each & everyone for coming out last nite. Xtra thanx to Eric from East Afrikan Sound and Diego from Bogota for holding the mic! Inspite of the snow, lots of people showed up showing us kindness....Blazing party with nice vibes, the elephantcrew is very satisfied! This year we will continue to blaze up the ACU every two months with our reggae parties (check the dates on your right) and don't forget to tune in to our biweekly radioshow on http://www.zionhighness.com/, from ska to dubstep in just 2 hours (19:00-21:00 dutch time). You also can listen online to our older shows .....Have a nice week!

Next saturday first elephantsound of the year 2010!


Soon come next saturday, Elephant Soundsystem will nice up the ACU again with their already legendary reggae parties! Leave the cold outside and enjoy the tropical reggae moods, starts at 23:00, damage 3 euro, as always.....Don't miss the first elephantsoundz of the year!

the herb is the healing of the nation




1. Horace Furgenson – Sensi Addict
2. Jacob Miller – Tenement Yard
3. Barrington Levi – Sensimillia
4. U Brown – Tu Shueng Peng
5. Uplifter – Marijuana
6. John Holt ls Sizzla – Police In Helicopter
7. Chuck Fender aka The Living Fyah – More Marijuana
8. Alborosie – Herbalist
9. Chezidek – Leggo Di Herb
10. Jah Mason – High Grade
11. Baron Black – Chalice
12. Warrior King – What A Feeling
13. Chezidek – Bun di Ganja

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Elephantsounds Radioshow ZionHIghness 06 jan 2010

From ska till dubstep in just 2 hours, this is the first show of 2010! Live reggae radio on http://www.zionhighness.com/, 24-7 worldwide!


Skatalites – Lawless Street (Top Deck) LP
Justin Hinds & The Dominoes – Cornerstone (Trojan) LP
Shenley Duffins – Rukumbine (Island) 7 inch
Carlos Malcolm – Run For Cover (Dr. Buster Dynamite) LP
Carl Malcolm – Fattie BumBum (Randys) 7 inch
Bruce Ruffin – Dry Up Your Tears – Best Of Beverly’s LP - Trojan
Debra Keese & the Black Five – Travelling (Trojan) Lee Perry Build the Ark 3LP
Dennis Brown – Dem Fight I - King Jammy’s At Channel One LP - Kingston Sounds
The Tonettes – I’ll Give it To you (Studio One) Studio One Women LP
Junior reid – No Darkness Tonight - King Jammy’s At Channel One LP - Kingston Sounds
Glen Brown & King Tubby – Termination Dub (HotPot) Glen Brown & Friends LP
Jah Wobble – Get Carter (Pressure Sounds) 10 inch
Revolutionairies – Cardiac Arrest (Ballistic) 12 inch
Cocoa tea - War – Channel One Showcase 12 inch
Black Uhuru – Sponji Reggae (Island) LP
Frankie Paul –Cry Fi Dem - Channel One Showcase 12 inch
Tiger – Ram Dancehall (Steely & Cleevie) 7 inch
Kenny Knots – Watch How The People Dancing LP – Honest Jon
Burro Banton – Millionaire (One Love) 7 inch
General Levy – Life Hard (Heartical) 7 inch
Mykal Roze – Hypocrites Warning (Heartical) 7 Inch
Fyanaki – haffi blaze (Zion Highness Promo)
Antony B – good Will Conquer (Dejaveu) 7 Inch
Antony Cruz – Girls Ting (Cali Bud) 7 inch
Lutan Fyah – Nuh Talk (Jukeboxx) 7 inch
Capleton – Acres (Jukeboxx) 7 inch
Alborosie ls Mykal Rose – Waan The Ting (Forward) 7 inch
Jnr Cat – Poor People (Blenders Finest) 7 Inch
Perfect – I Smoked A Spliff (Blenders Finest) 7 Inch
Lutan Fyah – Mr Outlaw (Blenders Finest) 7 Inch
Cornadoor – Chocolate Fudge (Soundquake) 7 inch
Kenny Knots Tired Of Talk - Watch How The People Dancing LP (Honest Jon)
Prince Malachi Fire Blazin One Perfet Love LP (Blakamix)
Lyrical Benjie - Iyah One – Jah Is The Conquerer – (Majestic Music) 12 Inch
Kion & Murda ft Junior Murvin - #1 Sound (Little Island) 12 inch