Reggae CD Review: Tanya Stephens – The Rebelution

Album: The Rebelution Artist: Tanya Stephens Label: VP Reviewer: Leanne Clifford Rating: 4/5     Yes she’s back again, bigger and better than ever. I can imagine there was some pressure to live upto, with her past successes such as “It’s A Pity” but she’s done accomplished that with ease. Every track full of flavour and a jiggy riddim, she puts it on us with 110% of sheer talent and determination. With tracks such as: Put It On You Saturday Morning (about a regretted one night stand) Keep Looking Up Who Is Tanya To The Limit These Streets Do You Still Care Cherry Brandy To The Rescue 2 of my favourite tracks on the album being “Still A Go Lose” and “The Truth.” The truth is a deep tune, slightly sad but with a nice mellow riddim. All about putting on a brave face and letting that special person think your doing ok when really your doing crap without them. Thats how i judged it but you’ll have to buy the album and interpret for yourself what it means to you. Another good track full of feeling is “Damn You” about a woman watching the man she loves marrying someone else. This album is packed with so many different emotions, im sure your all gonna feel it 4 real. Respect Tanya, Im sure this album is gonna be a great success across the globe. One Love

Shake Dat Donkey #9 features Alozade, Fahrenheit and Blaxx

The dancehall singer and producer ALOZADE guest stars on this months Shake Dat Donkey Dancehall Mixtape Show on Bigupradio.com. Other guests include the dancehall sensation FAHRENHEIT and reggae producer mogul BLAXXX From BLAXXX RECORDS. Find out about Beenie’s new album, his tour and much more! Don’t miss these exclusive interviews with some of the hottest dancehall dons on the scene today! DJ Trasha grew up in South London surrounded by Reggae music and culture.  Trasha relocated to the Bay Area where he worked at Thrasher Skateboard Magazine as Hip hop / Reggae music editor. Trasha is now located in Los Angeles where he mixes the only Dancehall Mixtape Show on Bigupradio Champion Sound.  In this time he featured Sean Paul, Elephant Man, Buju Banton, Sizzla, Capleton and T.O.K. in the skateboard magazine alongside major Hip hop artists like Lil Jon and Pitpull.  Catch DJ Trasha this and every last Saturday of each month for the SHAKE DAT DONKEY Dancehall Mixtape Show!
About ALOZADE

The young deejay erupted on the music scene in 1999 with a song called ‘Street Dreams’ done on the Crash rhythm for Byron Murray’s In The Streets Records Label. The song did well on the local charts and signaled the arrival of this gifted deejay in the dancehall arena. Armed with his ‘throaty’ voice, unique toasting and ‘poster-boy’ image, Alozade seized the initiative and took the dancehall by storm, consistently unleashing hits after hit. Prior to that, having desire to make it in the music business as a deejay, the former Ardenne Extension High student voiced his debut single ‘Top Of The Line’ for the Stone Love label. He then did ‘Mr. Mention’, for African Star label and gained much needed recognition for those efforts. It was shortly after, that he linked up with Byron Murray at In The Street Records where he recorded the big hit song ‘Sweet Dreams’.The Song propelled the young deejay into stardom as it became very popular thoughout the dancehall circles. Alozade showed that he was no hit wonder by scoring another hit song In The Street Records,this time with a song titled ‘Under Mi Skunk’. In the year 2000 he teamed up with producer Louis ”Flabba”Malcom and did the monster hit song ‘Bad Man Nuh Pet Nuh Gal’ on the ‘Infectious’hurricane rythm. Find out more: http://www.myspace.com/alosouthblock

About FARENHEIT

Born and raised in Kingston, Jamiaca, Farenheit has been performing and recording reggae, soul, r & b, jazz and more around the world for over a decade. His unique blend of styles has been termed Jamaican Soul, and as the premier artiste in the genre he’s caught the attention of many. He can currently be seen on stage and in videos with dancehall superstar Sean Paul, as his back up singer and hype man. Traveling around the world on gigs with Sean has gotten him tons of exposure and has helped him to develop a vast network of musicians and producers to record with. Each time he has recorded something, he has expanded his repetoir and added new styles to his genre-bending creations. His forthcoming album, due out summer of 2006 on Jamaian indy label Mystic Urchin Music (WWW.MYSITCURCHIN.US), is “Port Antonio Virgin”, a follow up to the 1999 release “Fringe to Fore”, a self-produced, avant-guarde project which landed him on the cover of music industry Bible Billboard Magazine. Find out more: http://www.farenheitonline.com/

About Bigupradio.com

Bigupradio, Inc. (www.bigupradio.com) was founded in 1999 and later incorporated in May 5, 2003 in an effort to make reggae music available to anyone with an Internet connection worldwide. Over the last six years Bigupradio has grown into 7 reggae internet radio stations. Those stations are dancehall, roots, dub, ska, lovers rock, soca and reggaeton. These reggae radio stations broadcast 24 hous a day and can be found on iTunes, Windows Media, Real Player and even on cell phones through the Mobile Broadcast Network. The also site features an online store over 15,000 reggae CDs, vinyl records, VHS/DVD movies, and other reggae related retail merchandise. Tune in anytime and enjoy.
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King Step Recordings Launches New Multimedia Website

California – September 2006 – King Step Recordings (KSR), the only Reggae Record Label based Silicon Valley, has launched it’s new and improved multimedia website. It can be found at http://www.KingStepRecordings.com. King Step Recordings has been pushing the threshold of Reggae music since late 2005 and the new website is taking the label to new heights of exposure. KSR now features a growing amount of exclusive videos hosted by Google Video, a picture gallery filled with never seen before photo’s, and a flash based music player filled with new ground breaking Reggae music. KingStepRecordings.com will be featuring exclusive Edi Fitzroy video interviews documenting his past, present, and things to come. These video’s document some of the greatest times in Reggae Music history and they are told be the legend himself. Not only does the new site offer exclusive interviews, but it features audio and video from some of Jamaica’s latest and greatest, like Stevie Culture. Stevie is an established Reggae recording artist in Jamaica and with the help of KSR and the new web0site, he is now getting the attention he deserves. Read all about him at http://www.KingStepRecordings.com. KSR is based in California and was founded in December 2005 by Adam Heller. Adam is also the founder of the well-known site http://www.ReggaeDj.com that has been serving the Reggae community since 2003. Contact Adam Heller King Step Recordings 408-250-7949 http://www.KingStepRecordings.com info@kingsteprecordings.com

The 4th Annual Dancehall Queen Bay Area Competition

DANCEHALL QUEEN BAY AREA 2006
“There can be only ONE Dancehall Queen.”
BigUpRadio.com, Righteous Sound & Black Star Entertainment Present
The 4th Annual Dancehall Queen Bay Area Competition
Saturday, October 14th at Karibbean City in Oakland
1408 Webster St @ 14th (the old Caribe), Oakland
If you’ve got what it takes   Come join the hottest, sexiest, longest running   Dancehall Queen competition in California   Gurarnteed Cash Prize $500!
Spinning the Hottest Dancehall, Soca & Reggaeton Mash ups, DJs:     Jah Yzer (Jah Warrior Shelter, Hi-Fi)   Toks (City Cat Sounds)   Doogie (TNT Sound)   Kurious (bigupradio.com)   DJ X (Kofi)   Rolo & Uni-T (Lonestar Sound)     Also LIVE Performances by:     Wicked YB   The Loco Bloco Drummers   (freestyling Samba-Reggae & Hip-Hop)     DRESS CODE (No Sports Attire), $10 before 11pm, 21 & up
There is a Pre-Screening Process before candidates are accepted for the contest. All contestants must live within 2hrs of Bay Area, California. Before filling out this application please understand the basic fundamentals of the contest: This is a “Dancehall Queen” contest. If you don’t know what it is you should buy a DVD or 2 here and see if you think you are ready. Competition is fierce. Ladies better bring their best because the girls competing will bring it without a doubt. Make no mistake, you won’t have any friends in the line up. This is not for the shy. The crowd can be very harsh in these contests. On the flipside they can be very rewarding and supportive. In either case you will be on a live stage and the center of attention while you perform. Be ready! This is a fair contest. There will be judges but the crowd has a lot of influence on all decisions. Contestants should bring there own crowd to help support them on stage. Anyone can win! There are NO restrictions of dance styles or manners. If you feel that you are up for it please fill out this SHORT SIGNUP FORM and you will be contacted within 48hrs.     You can also call (510) 759-7861 or email: wickedyb@pacbell.net GOOD LUCK!!!! DANCEHALL QUEEN DVDS – Watch and learn!!!       Dancehall Queen Movie       Dancehall Queen 2005: Miss USA       Jacksonville Dancehall Queen       Dancehall Queen Volume 3 Int’l       Dancehall Queen 2002

BOOM SHOTS #46 with special guest Kris Kelli on Bigupradio.com

ATTENTION REGGAE MASSIVE! This is INTERNET RADIO so it does not matter where you live. If you are on MYSPACE just go to the Bigupradio Profile to tune in: http://www.myspace.com/bigupradio_usa.

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The dancehall diva KRIS KELLY visits the show BOOM SHOTS this week to talk about her career and showcase her latest tracks. Your recently married host DJ Boom has a special Kris Kelly megamix, the latest tracks out of Jamaica and all the hottest riddims this week. Tune in this Wednesday and every Wednesday to hear DJ Boom spin the best reggae dancehall streaming online! Next week Buju Banton will stop by the show #47! Also check out the new DJ BOOM dancehall mixtape “IGNITE” found on BassmentalitySound.com. ONE LOVE

About KRIS KELLY:

Kristen Kelli-Ann McGregor, is a natural who has merely begun her journey in the pursuit of a musical career. Inspired by her father’s passion for singing and the vastness of his musical appetite, Kelli has always been encouraged by her parents’ support. As the only female on the current roster, Kris Kelli draws inspiration from other female artists including the late Aaliyah and Nelly Furtado whom she says, she admires ‘for her unique style of singing and her creative writing’. Find out more: http://www.fiwimusic.com

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Ziggy Marley Love Is My Religion Tour Pre-Sale Announcement

Ziggy Marley will be going on tour this fall in support of his second solo studio album, Love Is My Religion, and we are offering fans the opportunity to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public. You can buy tickets for the dates listed below through www.ziggymarley.com and at this webpage ziggymarley.tickets.musictoday.com. We are excited to announce that all presale ticket buyers will receive two free exclusive live acoustic track downloads. Plus, the first 300 to purchase will be rewarded with a free Bob Marley stash tin (will-call orders do not apply). All purchasers will be contacted with their free download within a week of purchase at the email address used to purchase tickets. In addition, $1.00 from each ticket sold will be donated to U.R.G.E. (Unlimited Resources Giving Enlightenment), a non-profit organization founded by Ziggy that benefits a wide range of charitable children’s causes in Jamaica, Ethiopia and other developing nations. Ziggy Marley direct ticketing allows you to buy tickets online for upcoming shows directly from us, as an effort to reduce the high surcharges from other online ticket vendors, and to offer a more convenient ticketing option for you. Please check the website for updated information and additional ticketing opportunities! LOVE IS MY RELIGION TOUR DATES *ALL PRE-SALE TIMES LISTED BELOW ARE LOCAL TO THE VENUE DATE CITY VENUE PRE-SALE ENDS

In Di Streetz Distribution

In Di Streetz Distribution is continuing the ‘Gully Slime’ rhythm with producer M. Pinnock for Natural Bridge label, the singles are: “Wicked Inna Bed” by Lexxux & Vegas, “Beggy Beggy” by Zumjay, “I Can Have Your Man” by Lady Saw, “Wanna Be Gangster” by Christopher, “Fi Di Gal Dem” by Kiprich, “I’m A Hustler” by G. Mafia, “Dem Nuh Original” by TOK, “All Over You” by Ras Myrdak, “A Nuh Your Fault” by Macka Diamond & Queen Paula, “Sunaani” by Ras Ptah, “Badda Than Dem” by Anthony B, “We Nuh See Dem” by Hawkeye, “Dead” by Turbulence, “Over You” by Capt. Barkey & Wicker Man, “Real Gangstaz” by Da’Ville, and “Nuh Chatty Ting” by Movado. Another rhythm available this week is the ‘Problem’ dancehall rhythm produced by Ricardo McIntosh for Big Mac Records, the singles are as follows: “I Just Wanna Tell You” by Derrick Parker, “These Girls” by Ganjaja, “Horny” by Ghost / General B, “Some Girls” by Atomie, “Bad Mind & Obeah” by Beenie Man, and “Nuh Fraid A Dem” by Elephant Man. All singles distributed by In Di Streetz Distribution in Jamaica W.I. Ray Khool Khool Booking Agency JA.Office # 1(876) 998-5083 US.Office # 1(347) 394-5801 JA.Fax # 1(876) 704-0866 Email: khoolray@cwjamaica.com Email: ray.khool@gmail.com Website;www.myspace.com/khoolbooking

Tony Rebel, Steele For Rastafest 2006

From Wednesday September 27th to Saturday September 30th, Toronto will be buzzing with the sounds of Rastafest 2006. This four day cultural event, presented by Upfront Theatre Foundation, promises to be filled with lots of uplifting information. Rastafest will be presented in different forums, one of which will be a live to air panel discussion on King David’s “Positive Vibration” show, heard on CHRY105.5fm (Friday 29th from 10:00am – 1:00pm est). Moderators for this will be King David and Masani Montague. Panelists will include Tony Rebel, Steele, and Rastafarian lawyer Michael Lorne. There will also be arts and crafts on display for viewing and purchasing, while the big finale will be on Saturday night when the live cultural show everyone is talking about will take place. This show will feature performances from Tony Rebel, Steele, Horace Martin, and others. Steele, in a recent radio interview, expressed his honor in being a part of these festivities, and more so, to work alongside veteran reggae artist Tony Rebel. Junior Miller & the United Groove will be the backing band for the artists, while Boxer Joe and Empress Divine provide musical accompaniment throughout the night. For further information on Rastafest please visit: www.upfrontt.com – www.rastafest.com – www.masaniproductions.com L3 MAGAZINE PUTS STEELE ON THE SPOT: Excerpt: L3. Which world leader or leaders most need music? S. You ask tough questions!……. Make sure to check Steele’s answer to this and other tough questions by reading the complete interview in this weeks issue of L3 Magazine, one of Canada’s fastest growing print and online newspaper…..click on the link below, then select love, to read the entire interview. www.L3magazine.com CONFESSION VIDEO NOW IN ROTATION IN JAMAICA: Steele has just released the music video for what is now called the “fessup” tune. Shot in Montego Bay Jamaica, the simplest means were used to get the story across. From the involvement of onlookers to simply borrowing strangers’ cars, the video tells the compelling story as to why Steele’s confession would be necessary. One thing is certain, this video will leave you with mixed emotions. WOULD THE KING BE PROUD? Look out for the overwhelming story in the coming weeks On behalf of Steele and MOBS Production, I’d like to sincerely thank the many who continue to be a part of this dynamic singer’s family. I must also say welcome to all who have recently joined our team. As a member of Steele’s family, you will always be the first to receive all updates on your artist, and furthermore, you will also have first access to all of MOBS promoted contests, which frequently involve free giveaways and discount offers. Please continue to share the link with your friends, and visit Steele’s official website at www.steelemusic.net & www.myspace.com/steelemusic. MAKE SURE TO SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK One Love, Anita

Calling All Spearits!

We’re looking for people willing to host a screening of Michael Franti’s film “I Know I’m Not Alone” in cities across the US that directly coincide with our current tour schedule! We will help you advertise by announcing your event on our website and sending out promotional material. We are looking for screenings to take place within the few days following a Spearhead performance in your town, so that Michael Franti will announce your event from the stage! THE MISSION! You will be spreading the word and be part of a true grassroots, global movement to make positive change through inspiration, compassion, dialogue and music! You have chosen to activate, mobilize and be a part of something bigger than all of us individually-we truly are ‘not alone!’ COMMERICAL/LARGE TICKET SELLING VENUES: We have a charge of $250.00 per commercial screening. When hosting a COMMERCIAL screening, you are welcome to receive donation and/or set your own ticket price for the event and keep all proceeds (or do what you feel fit with proceeds). If you purchase extra DVDs from our website to sell at your event, you are welcome to re-sell at a reasonable price that you set as well. In the event of a commercial screening you MUST pay the $250.00 screening fee no later than TWO WEEKS PRIOR to your event date. DOWNLOAD COMMERCIAL VENUE CONTRACT You will provide: -Great vibes! -The screen, dvd player, popcorn and people! We recommend making it not only a deep, thought provoking event-but a fun one too! Laugh, cry, Debate and dance! -Return the sign up sheet with email addresses to send us so we can stay in touch! -Please email or send us photos, video clips and/or comments about the film from your viewers. Each and every party will be a historic event to document! DOWNLOAD INVITATION DOWNLOAD POSTER DOWNLOAD GUEST AND EMAIL COMMENT SHEET To host a screening, contact: anita@guerrillamgmt.com

Vegas Cops’ Soca Award

There is just no containing singjay Vegas who seem to take a delight in setting trends when it comes to the music. His latest achievement is winning a soca award from the Soca Awards Organization (SAO) in the category Ragga Soca Song of the Year with ‘Genie Wine’. The award was announced last Friday in New York at its official ceremony. Among the other winners were Kevin Lyttle who copped Male Soca Vocalist of the Year with ‘Home For Carnival’ and Machel Montano who copped three awards. Vegas is in high spirits on this fete as for him it is proof that his music has long moved beyond the dancehall border. Ray Khool Khool Booking Agency JA.Office # 1(876) 998-5083 US.Office # 1(347) 394-5801 JA.Fax # 1(876) 704-0866 Email: khoolray@cwjamaica.com Email: ray.khool@gmail.com Website;www.myspace.com/khoolbooking