ozzie ranking's ganja selekshan - top a top sensi mix

Wild Life – Ele Intro
Wild Life – Ganja Yard
Chezidek – Bun Di Ganja
Chezidek – Ganja Tree
Chuck Fender – Gwaan Plant
Richie Spice – Marijuana
Sizzla – Marijuana
Military Man – Ganja Delivery
Pressure – Ganja Make The World Go Round
Wenchman ls Crusher – Ganja Baby
Perfect – Ganja Spliff
Wayne Wonder ls Don Yute – Sensi Ride
Sizzla ls Tony Curtis – Ganja In My Brain
Buju Banton – Sensi Prosecution
Mitch – Gimme Some Of Dat Sensi
Anthony B – The Highest Grade
Cotti ls Cluekid – Sensi Dub
Bush Chemists – Northern Lights
Mad Professor ls Jah Shaka – Ecological
Wild Life – Ele Outro

Elephant Sounds Zion Highness Radioshow July 21, 2010

Another edition of The ElephantSound Radioshow for http://www.zionhighness.com/. This time including special Wild Life dubplates and Sugar Minott tribute, on top of that it's an xtra large show! 2.5 hours of ska, rocksteady, reggae, digital, dub......you know how we roll....massive respect goes out to all zion highness community, bigup Wild Life for the party last weekend and special dedication to Cold Sweat, we miss you!


Baba Brooks – Independence Ska (Trojan) LP
Gaylads – Africa (Studio One) LP
Termites - Rub Up Push Up (Trojan) LP
Keith Hudson – National Anthem (Clocktower) 7 inch
The Silvertones - Jah Jah Children (Black Art) 7 inch
Jah Lion – Colombian Collie (Black Art) 7 inch
Gregory Isaacs – Babylon too rough (Belmont) 7 inch
Bobby Melody – Jah Bring I Joy In The Morning (Errol T) 7 inch
Dennis Brown – Ghetto girl (Rocky One) LP
Dennis Brown – Don’t Want to be no General (Emmanuel) 7 inch
Dennis Brown – The Exit (Jammys) 7 inch
Tenor Saw – Roll Caller (Power House) 7 inch
Sugar Minott – Vanity (Studio One) LP
Sugar Minott – Feel The Rhythm (Power House) LP
Sugar Minott – Rub A Dub Sound (Island) LP
Tony Tuff – Come Fe Mash It (Powerhouse) 7 inch
Little John – Slim Thing (Jah Guidance) 7 inch
King Everal – Special Singer (Firehouse) 7 inch
Wild Life – Ele Dubplate Sleng Teng Special (promo) cd
Philip Meyers – Ghetto Sturggle (Junior Militant) 7 inch
Capleton – Life ( Ink A Link) 7 inch
Chezidek – Inna Di Road (Digital B) 7 inch
Burro Banton – Rise & Shine Digital B) 7 inch
Wild Life – Freakout Dubplate Special cd
Frankie Jones – Jailhouse Nuh Nice (Top Rank) 12 inch
Leroy Smart – Only You (Dynamite) 7 inch
Freddie Mcgregor – When I’m Ready (Coxsone)
Anthony John – Warning (Penthouse) 7 inch
Chezidek – Ganja Tree (Heartbeat) cd
Grand Ozzie - Ganja Tree version cd
Busy Signal – Insanity (No Doubt) 7 Inch
Busy Signal – Nightshift ( ) 7 inch
Earl 16 - Fittest Of The Fittest (Jah Solid Rock) 7 inch
Benassi – African Blood (Jah Solid Rock) 7 inch
Alborosie – Call Up Jah (Forward) 7 inch
Alberto Gambino – Mi Gyaal (promo) cd
Junior X – Hustle (Birch) 7 inch
Keefaz ls Malijah – Togetherness (Old Habit) 7inch
Fantan Mojah – Born Free (Old Habit) 7 inch
Ranking Joe – Fyah A Bun Dem (Mazuba) 7inch
Mungos Hi-Fi,C. Ras & S. Ranks–Crisis (Scotch Bonnet)12 inch
Kion & Murda & J. Murvin-#One Sound(Little Island)12 inch
Dennis Brown – Money in My Pocket (Trojan) 12 inch
Gregory Isaacs – How can I Change My Mind (GGs) 12 inch
Leroy Smart – My Love is growing Stronger (Hitbound) LP
Dennis Brown & F. Mcgregor–Raggamuffin(Greensleeves)12 inch
Sugar Minott – The People Ought to Know (Trojan) LP

Wildlife freestyle on Slengteng riddim @ Elephant HQ, Utrecht

Wildlife freestyle on Studio One riddim @ Elephant HQ, Utrecht

WACKIES A GWAAN - OZZIE RANKING MIXTAPE

Yes my people, after some serious party time @ elephant sounds last night i was indpired to make this wackies compilation!!! We had a great time yesterday with the guys of 90 DEGREE SOUND, Prof & Manjah Fyah rocked the dance! Massive artist WILD LIFE gave us a likkle lesson in how to sing! Man what a sweet voice!!! There also was some Zionhighness coneection there, bless up Queen Easy & Fredzzz! After getting to bed very late and waking up with my family early this morn' i thought it was time for a mixtape tribute to a great label!!!



Sugar Minott ft John Wayne - Jamming In The Street
Sugar minott - Hi Hello
Max Romeo - Birth of Reggae Music
Horace Andy - Love Hangover
Jezzreel - I Put My Trust
Junior Delahaye - Mystic Revellation
Jah Batta - Informer
Little John - Tear Down The Dancehall
The Meditations - Take It Easy

For all you nerds like us here's some niformation i found about the label. Have fun with the mix its for download and dont hesitate to spread it around!!!

Wackies is an American independent record label specialized in reggae and dub music.

Founded in the 1970s by Lloyd Barnes, as the Wackie's House Of Music based on White Plains Road in New York, the name Wackies also include a record shop and a studio. It is considered by some to be the first significant reggae studio and label in the United States.

Wackies Sound
Wackies music has a distinctive sound. It is bass heavy and deliberately crafted to have what some people call a "lo-fi" sound. Wackies achieved this sound using special recording techniques and equipment. This equipment was so notable that some pieces now have a place in the Les Paul Museum. Popular Jamaican reggae artists such as Horace Andy, Sugar Minott, and Wayne Jarret appeared regularly on the label. However, Lloyd Barnes developed a number of New York-based artists such as: Itopia; Chosen Brothers; Love Joys; Jah Batta; Clive Field Marshall; Dub Generals, and Junior Delahaye, whose releases primarily appeared on the Wackies label. Most commonly known as "Bullwackie All Stars," Lloyd Barnes worked with a notable group of studio musicians including: Jerry Harris; Ras Menelik; Jerry Johnson; Clive "Azul" Hunt, and Douglas Levy.

Influence on Hip Hop
Wackies music, while mainly known for its contribution to reggae, influenced the burgeoning hip hop movement of late-70's and Early-80's New York. Reggae sound system dances were quite popular throughout New York City. Wackies music was played on specialized, powerful soundsystems while reggae deejays such as Jah Batta vocalized rhythmically and melodically atop the trademark bass-heavy sound. This influenced and encouraged the development of the hip hop parties featuring live MC's, the counterpart to the reggae soundsystem deejay. In 1979, Wackies also released one of the earliest hip hop records, "Wack Rap" by Solid C., Bobby D., and Kool Drop.

1990's and Wackies Far East Chapter
Wackies continued to record and release music through the 1990s, and in 1999 collaborated with Ras Takashi to form the Wackies Far East Chapter in Japan. An extensive promotional tour of Japan featuring Ras Takashi and Ras Kush of Black Redemption Sounds of Praises occurred in the same year to establish the label.[2][3]. Releases on the Wackie Far East label included contribution from Lloyd Barnes, Ras Takahi, Ras Kush, among others. Wackies Far East Chapter, under the guidance of Ras Takashi, continues to be a force for Wackies release and distribution in Japan.

2000's
Wackies music continues to be released in the 2000s. Jammyland, Plush label, Ras Takashi, Dubsensemania and many others continue to collaborate with Lloyd Barnes. Concurrently, re-issues of 1970's and 80's Wackies music have attained remarkable popularity and remain a constant force on the vintage scene.

Sat july 17th: Elephantsounds reggaeparty ft Wild Life (Jam)

Beware! Next edition of the Elephantsounds Reggae Party on Saturday July 17th will feature a massive Jamaican artist! Wild life is gonna spice up the ACU party, his big hit Ganja Yard will blaze up the place for sure. On top of that it's smartin's b-day! Be part of reggae history and come over celebrate Jamaican Music with us. Starts out @ 23:00, damage 3 euros. For more info www.elephantsoundsystem.com/, for Wild Life music www.myspace.com/wildestlife, or check the event on facebook here

Wed July 14th: Nature & Fullanny @ Toppa Top A'dam

more info: http://www.myspace.com/90degreerecord

Toots, yesterday @ Luxor Live Arnhem

17.07.2010 @ acu ele sounds present WILDLIFE from Clarendon, JA

next edition of ele sounds!!!!!!!!!! come along and party with us!!! boooooooooooooom

tonight @ luxor arnhem - ele sounds vs. toots and the maytals

yes my people!!!!

ele sounds gonna spin some nice tunes inna arnhem tonight @ luxor. toots and the maytals are playing there and if you never have seen them perform, this man can still do it after all these years!!!

so if you are around, come shake yo booty to the ground with toots and the elephant sound!!!! big tings a gwaan!

Fri July 9: Funky Roots @ SJU, Utrecht

Hot, sticky & sweet, dat is de zomer met Fudge @ SJU! Speciaal voor de maanden juli en augustus veel vinyl, oud en nieuw, gemixt en gesplit en met 50 varianten saus.

This week dj Bounce & Ivoryman will fudge your world; Roots music will never die! DJ's Bounce & Ivoryman play all kinds of funky breaks, dubstep, jungle, ska, hiphop and funk with a rasta twist

DEUR OPEN 23:00 UUR AANVANG 23:00 UUR

ENTREE €5,- (€4,- MET CJP & STUDENTPAS / €3,- MET U-PAS) • KAARTVERKOOP AAN DE DEUR • RESERVEREN NIET MOGELIJK

meer info: SJU of check het event op Facebook HIER

LOVE AND ROCKERS: interview Ted Bafaloukos

Last week MR T hooked me up with a very interesting interview: Ted Bafaloukos Taught Us Everything We Know About Jamaica,  on the Vice website here. Ted made the movie Rockers in the seventies, and it still holds as one of my favorite regae movies ever, read about how a Greek ended up 2 years in Jamaica. Also lots of cool picures; the one up here is Ted himself together with Horsemouth, and down here we Richard 'dirty' Hall smoking his herb.

hoppa deel 2, doe je mee? ozzie heeft zin in roffest!

Sticks & A.R.T. - Blokkades
Fresku - Mama, Ik Snap Je
Zo Moeilijk - 1977
Appa - Gappie
...Kempi ft. Winne & RB Djan - Haat & Verraad
Gikkels - Samen Zijn
Blaxtar ft. Rico - Schrijf Ik
Opgezwolle - Verre Oosten
Opgezwolle ft. Shyrock & Josje - Balans
Duvel Duvel & Kubus - Buitenwesten
Typhoon - Nieuw Leven
Salah Edin - Horr
Zwart Licht - Ter Plekke
Zwart Licht - Dubtrip
Uniq ft. Sticks & Winne & Bianca - Kritiek
Djiggy Dje - Positivisme
Gikkels - Gekkigheid

ozzie's tribute to dutch hiphop

ELEPHANT SOUNDSYSTEM will play the ROFFEST this year and thats why i thought it was time for a project that i have been thinking of for a long time, mixing some nice dutch hiphop for y'all :-) have fun with it!!! xxx ozzie

Bijlmer Stijl – Bijlmer Stijl Anthem
Opgezwolle – Gekkenhuis
Gikkels – Het Is Wat
Salah Edin ft. Sticks, Kempi, Winne & Appie – Op De Straat
Feis – Klagen
Nick van de Kaart – Digitale Depressie
Vaderloze Troepe – 101 Barz Sessie
Winne – Lotgenoot
Winne – Wandel Met Me Mee
Fresku ft. Winne – Nieuwe Dag
Fresku – Twijfel
Gikkels – Doofpot

Sat Juli 3: Roffest @ Juliana Park Utrecht ft Elephant Soundsystem & Everton Blender.

also featuring:

- Akkachar

- Brutuzz
- Danjah
- Astroposer
- Erick
- Elephant Soundsystem
- Bojcot Selectah
- Shock and Awe
- Cutnice
- Fancy Jancey
- Turne
- Nangdo
- TK
- Skidz & Sands
- Prace
- Pushin Wood Soundsystem
- Dynamite
- Mama's Funky Flow

latest addition: EVERTON BLENDER!!!!!!!
http://www.roffest.com/

Clip last elephantsound party!

Elephant Sounds reggae mix especially for YOU!

The ways of the internet are limitless and full of surpises, turns out we didn't have a radioshow last night. But that couldn't stop us from making a mix of Jamaican music from the old to the new in 2 hours. Special dedication to all you reggae lovers out there!

Skatalites – Latin goes ska (Trojan) LP

Derrick Morgan – Miss Lulu ( Prince Buster 7 inch)

Shenley Duffus – Rukumbine (Island) 7 inch

Bob Andy – I’ve got to go back home (Studio One)

Monty Morris – What a man doeth (Treasure Isle) 7 inch

Beltones - No More Heartaches (Trojan) Liquidator LP

Rudies – Blues (Downtown Records) 7 inch

Bob Andy – Feeling Soul (Studio One) 7 inch

Alton Ellis – Tumbling ears (Studio One) 7 inch

Wailing Souls – Firecoal man (Studio One) lp

Royals – Pick up the pieces (Studio One) 7 inch (first version)

Jimmy Riley – From The Ghetto (Pressure Sounds) 7inch

Lloyd Parks – Maffia (Pressure Sounds) 7 inch

Kiddus I – Graduation In Zion (Shepherd) 7inch

Rod Taylor – Ethiopian King (Freedom Sounds) 7inch

Ranking Trevor – Sa-va-na la Mar (Socialist Roots) 7 inch

Barrington Levy & Josey Wales - Pick your soul (Volcano)

Dennis Brown – Sitting & Watching (Taxi) lp

Wailing Souls – Don’t get lost (Greensleeves)

Burro Banton – Stumbling Black (CSA) lp

Clarence Parks – Gunman (Dynamite Records) 7 inch

Ringo – Model with me (Musical Ambassador) 7 inch

Lukie D – More them want (Maximum Sound) 7 inch

Peetah Morgan ft Busy Signal – Unfair (No Doubt) 7 Inch

JahMali –In the morning (Acoustic Vibes) 7 inch

Natural Black – I Cry (Acoustic Vibes) 7 inch

Natty King – Natty Bongo (Mister Tipsy) 7 inch

Morodo ft Tony Rebel - Jah will never let us down CD

Kenny Knots – My god is real (Conscious Sounds) lp

Anthony B – Global Awareness (Blacker Dread) 7 inch

Garnett Silk – Bless me (VP Records) lp

Barrington Levy – Money Move (Powerhouse) lp

Daddy Screw – Love me till ya fool (Digital B) 7 inch

Sanchez – Chronic (Digital B) 7 inch

Michael Rose – What Can You Do CD

Junior Reid – World To Know (Clique Muzique) 7inch

Emalkay – Solid State (Storming Productions)

Darqwan - Maximum Respect (Planet Mu) 12 inch

Toots & Maytals Tour Holland 2010

The legendary Toots & The Maytals are touring The Netherlands again, and those people who've seen the man's last tour will recall the excellent performance. On wednesday July 7th, Toots & The Maytals will play the Luxor Live club in Arnhem and Elephant Soundsystem is gonna play tunes before & after the show. And we do feel honoured, of course. More info here: http://www.luxorlive.nl/Overzicht/overzicht/$id_3080/

Sat july 17th: Elephantsounds reggaeparty ft Wild Life (Jam)

Beware! Next edition of the Elephantsounds Reggae Party on Saturday July 17th will feature a massive Jamaican artist! Wild life is gonna spice up the ACU party, his big hit Ganja Yard will blaze up the place for sure. On top of that it's smartin's b-day! Be part of reggae history and come over celebrate Jamaican Music with us. Starts out @ 23:00, damage 3 euros. For more info www.elephantsoundsystem.com/, for Wild Life music www.myspace.com/wildestlife, or check the event on facebook here

June 9th: Supersonic hits Amsterdam

Ready fi ready for another super Toppa Top Wednesday @ ClubBitterZoet with one of the best sound system in thebusiness!!! 9th June 2010 TOPPA TOP WEDNESDAY 90 DEGREE SOUND ft Manjah Fyah, Prof presents, SUPERSONICSOUND (De) @ Club BitterZoet

www.myspace.com/manjahfyah

www.myspace.com/90degreesound

www.supersonic-sound.de/