 Reality Shock Records proudly presents a Dub anthem, coming to 10″ early January… ‘WAR’ sung-over by Mikey Murka on an earth shaking riddim by Reuben Addis (Unitone Soundimentional – UK) featuring the voice of His Majesty in Amharic.
On October 4th, 1963 the greatly revered Ethiopian Emperor H.I.M. Haile Selassie (Ras Tafari Makonnen) delivered a historic speech to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), the words of which would reverberate around the world, as relevant today as they were 45 years ago… “until the philosophy which holds one race superior and another inferior is finally and permanently discredited and abandoned: That until there are no longer first-class and second class citizens of any nation; That until the color of a man’s skin is of no more significance than the color of his eyes; That until the basic human rights are equally guaranteed to all without regard to race; That until that day, the dream of lasting peace and world citizenship and the rule of international morality will remain but a fleeting illusion, to be pursued but never attained…” This powerful speech calling for world peace, action against racial inequality and international injustice, touched the hearts & minds of people worldwide & was later immortalized by the king of Reggae Bob Marley who used excerpts of the speech in his famous song ‘War’. These excerpts are now presented to you in the form of a dub anthem sung over by UK reggae veteran Mikey Murka, featuring the voice of Haile Selassie delivering the original speech in Amharic. Reality Shock’s ‘War’ was produced by Reuben Addis of Unitone Soundimentional & features percussion by Jonah Dan. Previously played only on dubplate by the likes of Disciples, Iration Steppas, Cultural Warriors & Vibronics, this tune has made waves in European Reggae & Dub circles. A much requested release now here by popular demand! The 10″ features three brand new mixes fresh out of Unitone studio, on the A side is the full extended vocal version & on the B side, two heavy dub mixes hot off the mixing board. Reuben Addis is a veteran of the UK roots scene. Originally moving with Malachi Rastanational Sound from 1979, Reuben started recording with Blakamix in the early 80s and was the first artist to be released on Blakamix label around 1985. Reuben also worked with Dread & Fred Ironworks & in 1988 started the Unitone Soundimentional Studio with a 4 track cassette recorder/mixer, Great British Spring Reverb, Boss delay and a cheap Yamaha keyboard & drum machine. Over the years the studio has grown from strength to strength & Unitone has become internationally known for their works with artists including Dil-in-Jah, General Smiley & of course Mikey Murka. This project also features kete drum by the famous UK roots percussionist/musician Jonah Dan, guitar by ‘Freeloader’s Mark Sharples & flute by Messenjah Music’s resident player of wind instruments Ben Aarans. 80’s Unity Sound legend Mikey Murka is back with a vengeance! Since the recent release of Mikey’s debut solo album ‘In The Name Of Love’, Mikey is a singer much in demand. Several singles are lined up & set to blow in early 2008; keep an eye out for ‘Back On The Scene’ on Mungo’s Hifi/Scotch Bonnet 10″, a homage to UK sounds & artists of yesterday, featuring Carl Meeks and his old friend Kenny Knots. Also due for release soon is ‘Deep In My Heart’ on Tigerman Records 10″ produced by Mafia & Fluxy (also featuring Princess Jewels & Birdy). Fans of the digital reggae style may also be interested to know that Mikey also has an EP on the way produced by German based crew Jahtari, with whom Mikey has recently been touring in Germany, Italy & Norway. Mikey continues to tour internationally & is receiving ever increasing publicity from various DJs, Sounds, magazines, promoters etc. it seems Mikey Murka is a name you will be hearing a lot in 2008! To keep up to date with Mikey’s latest news, releases & events, log on to www.myspace.com/mikeymurka. For more info, distribution, bookings, promos & all other enquiries please contact: info@realityshock.com Give thanks for your support www.realityshock.com |
December 23, 2007
Reality Shock Records proudly presents ‘WAR’ sung-over by Mikey Murka
December 21, 2007
REGGAE MAKOSSA #65 features the MIDNITE on BigUpRadio.com Roots
 Wednesday Dec. 27th reggae powerhouse MIDNITE pays a visit to REGGAE MAKOSSA on BigUpRadio.com Roots. Straight outta St. Croix comes the strong reggae roots sound of MIDNITE. MIDNITE has been touring the globe playing crucial heavy roots reggae. Recently MIDNITE teamed up with Oakland’s top reggae label LUSTRE KINGS to release the amazing album “Infinite Quality.” REGGAE MAKOSSA is hosted by the world famous Makeda Dread. The show airs Thursday, December 27th on the BigUpRadio.com Steady Rockin’ Roots station. Don’t miss this special interview and feature with MIDNITE! Tune in this and every Thursday for the REGGAE MAKOSSA show! ONE LOVE
New Album in Stores Now! About MIDNITE: We live in a world that accepts American hip-hop as authentic but American reggae as flaccid. Sort of like looking for french fries in Chinatown–sure you can find it, but it’s not the best, so why bother? American reggae has had a hard time finding an international audience that deem their music as authentic and as real as Marley, Tosh, or Beenie Man. There are subtle yet reinforced reminders that only real reggae comes from Jamaica, and no other place has the ability to produce talent that competes with the homegrown originals of Jamaican music. The charts, DJs and journalists constantly remind us of whose riddim and whose song is #1 in Jamaica. The award shows always hone in on strictly Jamaican reggae artists and therefore omit a great market and talent that is out there, pumping out great reggae music just the same. The time has come, for the many who thought only good authentic reggae comes from Jamaica– to bite their tongues. Find out more here. Subscribe to the REGGAE MAKOSSA Podcast http://www.reggaemakossa.com |
December 18, 2007
REGGAE MAKOSSA #64 features GENTLEMAN on BigUpRadio.com Roots
 This Wednesday Germany’s finest reggae superstar GENTLEMAN drops by REGGAE MAKOSSA on BigUpRadio.com Roots. Gentleman has released his 5th wonderful “Another Intensity.” Like many of the great reggae artists GENTLEMAN puts out only the finest reggae music. Every track on every one of his albums is great…we kid you not! Find out all you need to know about GENTLEMAN this Wednesday! REGGAE MAKOSSA is hosted by the world famous Makeda Dread. The show airs Thursday, December 20th on the BigUpRadio.com Steady Rockin’ Roots station. Don’t miss this special interview and feature with MIDNITE! Tune in this and every Thursday for the REGGAE MAKOSSA show! ONE LOVE
New Album in Stores Now! About GENTLEMAN: When Gentleman first left for Jamaica ten years ago, he didn’t know anybody there. In those days, the man whose given name is Tilmann Otto was a reggae-novice who owned but a couple of reggae records, most of which he had found in his brother’s record collection. On the island, he got to know the rough country life where the living standard is more than poor when you compare it to western countries. A few years later, Europe’s culture television channel Arte showed a programme on reggae in its “Lost In Music” -series, with Gentleman featuring as one of the outstanding connoisseurs of reggae music. Jamaica has become a second home to the now 27-year old, and it is here that he found the elixir for his art. Gentleman is the prototype of a restless wanderer between two worlds. Find out more here. Subscribe to the REGGAE MAKOSSA Podcast http://www.reggaemakossa.com |
December 17, 2007
KNOTTY DREAD RADIO #24 features dancehall powerhouse BRAMMA on BigUpRadio.com
Bigupradio.com presents dancehall powerhouse BRAMMA this Thursday on KNOTTY DREAD RADIO. Hosted by Jah Marvin, KNOTTY DREAD RADIO is a weekly dancehall show that features the best of the best dancehall. Recent hits include “Value Of A Lady,” “Run Fi Him Life,” “Battlefield” and many more. The young dancehall star BRAMMA has been on the rise for the last several years releasing slamming dancehall singles. Find out all you need to know Wednesday! Tune into BigUpRadio Dancehall this Thursday! ONE LOVE
About BRAMMA:
Well Ladies!!! it is your turn for sure yes!!! this one is for you VALUE OF A LADY is not the regular “gal” tune but a reminder for all thugs, fathers, sons, brothers, nephews ” all a de man dem” that the ladies are important in the society. Here a yard women and children are often victims of some brutal crimes some of which are committed by young men. As a young youth and the only child for his mother, BRAMMA uses this opportunity to appeal to his peers, to ease up on the slaying of women and children and be more respectful of them. He said “Dem nuh know de pain it tek fi have a baby”. Bramma also highlighted some great women such as Rosa Parks and Princess Di, powerful women of Jamaica such as Portia (Prime Minister) and Babsy Grange (Opposition MP) who came from humble beginnings to become successful role models. VALUE OF A LADY is another creative effort from this Dancehall artiste. The track is produced by an outstanding young producer in the business, Jordon McClure of The Chimney Records “new kid on da bloc” who is already working with some major Reggae and Dancehall artistes. He creates a smooth, trendy international reggae sound that often time would come across as live music. His rhythms are BADD!! so keep all eyes and ears open for much more popular beats created by Jordon. “VALUE OF A LADY” is Bramma”s official introduction of himself to his female fans there is a lot more to expect from this artiste, jus keep it locked to right here on myspace.
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December 15, 2007
PLATINUM VIBES #12 features the amazing TIPPA IRIE on BigUpRadio.com
England’s finest deejay TIPPA IRIE stops by the PLATINUM VIBES show for an exclusive interview on BigUpRadio.com. Join your host Ronnie Biggs as he brings the best of European and Jamaican dancehall reggae. . TIPPA IRIE has just release his latest album “Talk The Truth” that features brand new hits “The Neighbor Next Door,” “A Ho,” “Peace (with Elephant Man),” “Free Up (with Frankie Paul)” and more! Tune in this week to find out what’s going on with TIPPA IRIE. TIPPA IRIE RADIO show will be coming soon to BigUpRadio.com so stay tuned! PLATINUM VIBES airs every Tuesday on BigUpRadio.com‘ Dancehall station. ONE LOVE New Album in Stores Now! MUSIC VIDEO TIPPA IRIE About TIPPA IRIE: Anthony Henry – a.k.a. “Tippa Irie” - emerged from England’s Saxon Sound International – the star-studded travelling sound system that has been at the forefront of the U.K. reggae dancehall scene for the past 25 years and helped launch the careers of artists such as Maxi Priest, Papa Levi and Smiley Culture. Tippa Irie was part of the new generation of British MC’s who developed the ‘Fast Talking’ style chat which today can be heard in modern day rappers like Busta Rhymes. Tippa toured extensively with his friend and long-time sparring partner, Pato Banton, throughout the Eighties including an appearance at Jamaica’s Reggae Sunsplash and their U.S. debut tours together. The U.K. DJ duo of Tippa Irie and Pato Banton had become one of the genres favourite combinations. As the Nineties began, the dynamic duo pursued their solo careers. Over a decade would pass before Tippa & Pato would reunite in the studio with legendary singing sensation Peter Spence to produce “The Good Old Days”–a track featured on Pato’s 2000 Grammy-nominated ‘Life is a Miracle’ and Tippa’s ‘I Miss’ tribute album to his late and great sister/MC Miss Irie. Find out more here. Subscribe to the PLATINUM VIBES Podcast on: |
December 14, 2007
CULTURE CAFE #27 with TWINKLE BROTHERS this Wed on BigUpRadio.com
 Blessings Roots Reggae massive! Bigupradio.com presents the roots reggae show CULTURE CAFE hosted by RAS TOM-I every wednesday. This week’s special guest is roots reggae powerhouse THE TWINKLE BROTHERS! Do not miss this special feature and interview from reggae legends. With over 40 albums and history off producing the best in roots reggae music for decades, THE TWINKLE BROTHERS have toured the the globe spreading their works. We are truly blessed to have the opportunity to find out what the latest and greatest happenings are with the band. Don’t miss this show on Wednesday! You can reach RAS TOM-I at culturecafe@bigupradio.com. 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 CULTURE CAFE Podcast on: |
December 13, 2007
SLOW BOUNCE #51 One Year Anniversary on BigUpRadio.com
 Make sure you are tuned in to SLOW BOUNCE next Tuesday for an exclusive 1 year anniversary show! As a matter fo fact, we’ll be celebrating the first Anniversary of the program. Don’t miss it! “You heard it here first” Edition! DJ SEPTIK will spin the hottest tracks released this past year. As usual, he will be joined by PSAR and DEON MATTIS to give you the best of Reggae and Dancehall, since 2k6. Tune in! Tuesday 18th December on Big Up Radio. 5am 11am 5pm 11pm. SLOW BOUNCE, #1 Reggae show from Belgium !ONE LOVE Subscribe to the SLOW BOUNCE Podcast on: |
December 12, 2007
REALITY TIME #87 with SUGAR MINOTT this Sunday on Bigupradio.com
 The sensational SUGAR MINOTT is this weeks special guest on REALITY TIME this Sunday on Bigupradio.com. Hosted by the furious DJ Kurious and might MC Taiyefoon, REALITY TIME brings you the latest reggae news, culture and exclusive interviews each Sunday on Bigupradio’s 24/7 dancehall station. Origionally one of the AFRICAN BROTHERS, crossover powerhouse artist SUGAR MINOTT has been rocking the dancehall and roots vibes for decades. His voice is sweet like “Sugar” and has the power to both move and soothe. One of the truly greatest reggae singers of all times well, we can can just go on all day giving SUGAR MINOTT praise. Classic smashes include: “Buy Out The Bar,” “Hard Time Pressure,” “Herbsman Hustling,” “Nice It Up” and the list goes on and on. Catch this special feature and interview on REALITY TIME this Sunday! ONE LOVE
About SUGAR MINOTT: Lincoln Sugar Minott was born in Kingston on May 25, 1956. He virtually grew up in a dancehall, living next door to a sound system on Chisholm Avenue. Graduating from Kingston College Extension School at the age of 19 after attending Melrose Primary, he actually believed that football would be his calling as he was an excellent goal keeper. After a stint at electrical engineering, which he quickly abandoned opting to follow his love for music, he followed various sound systems and eventually became a selector for a small sound system called Sounds of Silence Keystone. Subscribe to the REALITY TIME Podcast on: |
December 11, 2007
BADMAN RADIO #8 with special guest YELLOW MAN
 The one and only King Yellow Man stops by the BADMAN RADIO show this Saturday on Bigupradio.com. BADMAN RADIO is hosted by DJ TRASHA “Tha Booty Shaker.” The living legend YELLOW MAN has been been touring the world for decades bringing the original dancehall music to fans in every country. This celebrity has spread joyous dancehall globally and now you can get a peak at what he’s up to today. With dancehall Hall of Fame tracks like “Nobody Move,” “I Can’t Take It,” “Yellow Like Cheese,” “Zungguzungguguzungguzeng” well…there are just too many to list! Do not miss this exclusive interview and feature with YELLOW MAN!! ONE LOVE
About YELLOW MAN: Yellowman was born Winston Foster in Negril, Jamaica, in 1959 (some accounts say 1956). An early target for abuse because of his albinism, he grew up in an institution in Kingston, with little to keep him company besides music. Influenced by early toasting DJs like U-Roy, he practiced rhyming and got a job with the Gemini Sound System as a substitute DJ. Christening himself Yellowman and dressing in a bright yellow suit, he peppered his lyrics with jokes about his skin color and outlandish tales of his sexual conquests. In 1979, he won a landslide victory at the well-known Tastee Talent Contest, and within months he had become one of Jamaica’s top concert draws, thanks to a dynamic, humorous stage show in which he often used the microphone to mimic his anatomical gifts. Find out more: hereSubscribe to the BADMAN RADIO Podcast on:
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December 10, 2007
BOOM SHOTS #106 features the “Queen of Soca” ALLISON HINDS this Wed
 The “Queen of Soca“ ALISON HINDS drops by this weeks SOCA TOUCH on Bigupradio.com. Hosted by DJ Boom, BOOM SHOTS is a weekly dancehall show that you can catch every Wednesday on Bigupradio’s 24×7 Dancehall internet radio station. This week the beautiful ALISON HINDS stops by for an exclusive interview and to promote her newly released album “SOCA QUEEN.” Hear new tracks from “SOCA QUEEN” and find out what’s going on in her world. This is one show you’ll want to catch!!! ONE LOVE
Alison Hinds About ALISON HINDS : Ask SOCA superstar ALISON HINDS what she wants her music to convey and she replies, “More than anything, I’m hoping to expose the world to my music and for people to really appreciate and say yes to it. It’s infectious, and happy but can still say something and touch lives. SOCA is what I’m known for, so I want the music to represent who I am.” The intoxicating musical movement known as SOCA (popular dance music of the SOuthern CAribbean) is rapidly gaining popularity among music lovers around the globe. It is a sexy and uplifting music known for its infectious rhythms and spirited spicy lyrics that inspires jubilant audience participation albeit with waving hands and flags to swaying hips, all in a ritualistic celebration that exemplifies life today in the Caribbean. ALISON HINDS is poised to become a major force in the eruption of innovative urban-influenced Caribbean-based artists such as fellow-Bajan popstar Rihanna, Sean Paul, or Shaggy, who are changing the face of music worldwide. Find out more here. Subscribe to the BOOM SHOTS Podcast: |
