 Selecta Trasha tha Booty Shaker’s “Badman Radio” officially launcheson Big Up Radio on Saturday 31th March 2007. The show was started by Trasha to showcase the baddis- baddis dancehall reggae sounds, riddimz and refix’z coming out of Jamaica. The show was originally launched in NYC on www.heavy.com. Previous guests on the show include Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Mr Peppa and Delly Ranks. Badman Radio launches on Big Up Radio with Mr Vegas and features an exclusive interview with the man who is destroying the clubs with the “Hot Fuk”, new joints and refix’z from Mr Vegas. Trasha will be doing a monthly show on Big Up to start but will be switching up to a weekly show in the near future. Selecta Trasha Da Booty Shaker is originally from South London and is now based in Los Angeles and is focussed on bringing the baddis dancehall sound of Jamaica, London and Brooklyn to Los Angeles, where Trasha see’s it is missing. Link Trasha for show bookings and show info @ www.myspace.com/badmanradio. Bless – Log onto Selecta’s Trasha’s Badman Radio live outta NYC @www.heavy.com. Xclusive interview and guest appearance by Buju Banton plus all tha hottest riddimz, Sean Paul on Ghetto Whiskey, New music from Delly Ranks, Mr Vegas, Ele, Macka D, Shaggy and more. It’s Trasha DO NOT TOUCH THAT MOUSE, BULLET. www.myspace.com/badmanradio Selecta Trasha reaching millions worldwide on Badman Radio |
March 28, 2007
BADMAN RADIO Premiere Show Features Mr. Vegas
March 26, 2007
Junior Toots drops by REALITY TIME #50 on Bigupradio.com
 JUNIOR TOOTS drops by REALITY TIME this week on Bigupradio.com Dancehall. REALITY TIME is hosted by the furious DJ Kurious and mic master MC Taiyefoon and this week they will interview the rising star Junior Toots. Junior Toots has just released his first album “Crown of Fire” and is on tour to promote it. Tune in this and every Sunday to hear DJ Kurious spin the best reggae dancehall streaming online! ONE LOVE
About JUNIOR TOOTS : Hailing from St. Mary’s parish in Jamaica, Jr. Toots whose given name is Clayton Hibbert was born on December 7, 1971. The son of one of Reggae music’s founding fathers, Jr. Toots like so many other great Reggae singers began singing as a youth in his hometown church. As his father, Toots Hibbert, toured extensively, young Clayton lived with his grandparents in the lush tropical environment of Jamaica’s countryside; and it was there he learned the importance of mans relation to nature. Find out more here. View Junior Toots latest reggae music video: Subscribe to the REALITY TIME Podcast on: |
March 25, 2007
BOOM SHOTS #72 with special guest DA’VILLE
 The man on top, superstar DA’VILLE comes back to guest star on BOOM SHOTS! Da’ville is soon to release his new album “On My Mind.” The singer has been touring all over the world pleasing crowds at every stop. With massive hits like “On My Mind,” “Can’t Get Over You,” “This Time I Promise” and so many more. DA’VILLE will never let you down! Be sure to tune into this weeks BOOM SHOTS on Bigupradio.com! ONE LOVE
About DA’VILLE The Big Bad Singer Da’Ville, aka Orville Thomas, the lead singer of the once renowned reggae dancehall boys group ARP (A Raw Perspective) is taken his solo career to new heights. It all began at the age of 16; Da’Ville wrote and recorded his first single under the influence of his father. “I voiced the first song for him, my first real recording”. Prior to that, the Jamaican born native had been using his natural talent singing at the St. Peter’s Clever Church choir and performing at local school functions. Da’Ville enjoyed singing so much that he knew from an early age that music would be at the forefront of his career goals. “I once thought that I would become an accountant or a manager for a large corporation, but music influenced me so much that I felt a sense of satisfaction using it as a medium to express my life experiences. In the end, my music became my greatest influence, passion and joy.” Find out more: here Subscribe to the BOOM SHOTS Podcast on: ONE LOVE |
March 11, 2007
Mavado, Dancehall’s baddest rising star, signs to VP Records
 It is official! Mavado, dancehall’s most talked about dee-jay, has signed a multiple album deal with VP Records. His first album entitled “Gangster For Life” is set to be released this July. Production credits include, Daseca, Stephen McGregor, TJ and Famous.
Neil ‘Diamond’ Edwards, VP Records A&R, said he is eager to work with such a talent. “Mavado represents the youths in the streets, so we are going to harness his unlimited raw potential to carry him to the next level. If you look beyond certain things, you can see it and he has yet to tap into even a quarter of his talent,” Edwards said. According to Mavado’s manager, Julian Jones-Griffiths, “VP Records is committing a lot of marketing efforts in order to promote Mavado. The album will also be accompanied with a DVD which will take a look into the ‘gangsta’ world.” Tiffany Mea |
March 9, 2007
Delly Ranx guest appearance on Slow Bounce #12
 Straight outta Belgium comes SLOW BOUNCE show every Tuesday on Bigupradio.com! This week speical guest DELLY RANX stops by for an interview and special feature. Find out what Delly is working on and when he’ll be in visiting your town! SLOW BOUNCE is hosted by DJ Septik and Psar, the hottest reggae DJs in Europe . Tune in this and every Tuesday right after the PLATINUM VIBES show. ONE LOVE
About DELLY RANX : Delroy Foster, aka Delly Ranks started his career at an early age when he had entered and won a DJ contest in Southside, Central Kingston. He attended the Excelsior High School and was always looked up to as the school’s number one entertainer, and performed at most school functions. Upon graduating, he recorded his first song entitled ‘Never Dun’ on the Wild Geese label but this didnt make the imprtession he wanted so he continued to work at putting out a record that would create a big impact in the dancehall. Find out more here. Subscribe to the SLOW BOUNCE Podcast on: THIS THURSDAY:: NEW SHOW!!!!! |
March 7, 2007
Sierra Nevada World Music Festival 2007 Soon Come!
 Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is less then four months away, and is the first major summer reggae festival of the season. This will be SNWMF’s second time in the beautiful town of Boonville CA. This festival has brought a worldwide line-up of artists to the small hamlet in Mendocino county. Expect a little better organization with camping and parking. Hopefully the Mendocino county sheriffs will leave their dogs at the station this year, as they have seen what a peaceful vibe “Sierra” brings to the Coast Range hills.
Last Years performance highlights include the legendary singer Ken Boothe, the original, great, Daddy U Roy. Don Carlos, who is always so good to his loyal fans, one Rastaman that is blessed and humble all the while. Michael Prophet from old school Yabby You sounds was there. New talent like the Neutral Sisters gained many more fans after their set ended. Fantan Mojah brought his soulful and reverent songs hailing the King as only Fantan could. This years line-up has yet to be fully announced. The two bands that are confirmed as of now, is the multi-talented artist that needs no introduction, Junior Kelly. His album, and title track song “Love So Nice” swept over the reggae massive worldwide and dominated airwaves after its release in 2001. His sophomore album “Smile”(2003), and third album “ Tough Life” released in 2005 have had great reception in the global reggae community. The second band announced, is the amazing group of musicians from Africa, The Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars. This band brings together musicians who survived the civil war of Sierra Leone, by living as refugees in The Republic of Guinea. This is modern roots reggae music out of Africa, and is the real deal, yu nuh wha mi seh? Their CD titled “Living Like A Refugee” is a two disc album recorded both in the field at the refugee camp in Guinea, and in full session format at Island studio in Sierra Leone, Africa. Stay tuned for future announcements on other artists added to the lineup by checking out Sierra Nevada World Music Festival’s website, www.snwmf.com , or here at www.bigupradio.com Be sure to tell your friends and family as this is a must stop destination on the summer festival tour. Jah Guide and Protect, |
March 5, 2007
REALITY TIME #47 with the TWINKLE BROTHERS on Bigupradio.com
 The legendary TWINKLE BROTHERS visit REALITY TIME this week on Bigupradio.com Dancehall. REALITY TIME is hosted by the furious DJ Kurious and mic master MC Taiyefoon and this week they will interview Norman and Ralston Grant a.k.a. The Twinkle Brothers. The Twinkle brothers have been bringing the best roots reggae for over 30 years with dozens of amazing albums. And they are still making history! Don’t miss this exciting event. Tune in this and every Sunday to hear DJ Kurious spin the best reggae dancehall streaming online! ONE LOVE
About TWINKLE BROTHERS : The Twinkle Brothers hail from the north coast of Jamaica in the ghettos of Falmouth, the Parish of Trelawny. The two brothers, Norman and Ralston Grant, were baptized in the church of Anglican Diocese. They started singing in the Sunday school choir and concerts at the age of six and eight respectively. At that time they started to make their own instruments since they could no afford to buy them. They made guitars and drums from various tin cans (garbage can, sardine, milk, etc.) and fishing line. After Jamaica received her independence from England in the early 60’s, the Twinkle Brothers started to sing in real competitions. At that time the government of Jamaica started National Competitions called “Pop and Mento” festivals. In these competitions you would start at Parish level, then go the regional level. If successful there, you move on to the National finals. For years the Twinkle Brothers were Parish champions, then went onto the Regional finals where (according to the crowds and the Twinkle Brothers) they were cheated out of the winning crown for two consecutive years. However, the third time being the charm, they broke the barriers at the Regional finals in Montego Bay, and then went on to the Nationals in Kingston. This time they were victorious, winning first place in the “group” category! Norman won first place in the “solo” category. They reigned supreme for years in that competition coming away with several medals. Find out more here. Subscribe to the REALITY TIME Podcast on: |
