HOTTT New Video - Froggy Madd Squad Opening for Jimmy Cliff!

Normally an artist (as in a performing artist) opens for thefeature act at a stage show or Festival unless you are Froggy Madd Squad who, withoutintending to be rude, is far from normal!

Proudly representing Montego Bay, Jamaica via Orlando,Florida, Mr. Madd Squad took to the stage on closing night for the 9thAnnual Montreal International Reggae Festival. To put it in a word, his performance was brilliant.  So brilliant, that the Legend, Jimmy cliff,for whom Froggy opened, was impressed with the DJ’s musical selections.  The capacity crowd of 8,000 people were also impressed as they called for more!

Using Reggae and Dancehall anthems, as well as songs from his rare Festival Music collection, Froggy Madd Squad mashed up the crowd …literally!

Take a look at what the veteran DJ, music teacher and host did to Montreal on Sunday August 19th, 2013. 

To include this phenomenal selector at your next event, contact him directly via email maddsquadent@gmail.comor teammaddsquad@gmail.com.

Montreal International Reggae Festival Closes the 2012 Season with a Sold Out Audience!

The 2012 Montreal International Reggae Festival season comes to an end on a high note, seeing a sold out audience pack the Old Port for 3 days of sweet Reggae and Dancehall from the Caribbean’s best artists.

Fans were given a variety of talent and themes to enjoy.  Night one, deemed Dancehall night, featured Cham and his Wife O.  Canada’s #1 DJ, DJ Poirier, who also hails from Montreal, rocked the crowd with a combination of musical selections from Shabba Ranks, General Degree and Busy Signal.  Joining the veteran DJ on stage was Juno Nominee Face-T who slick Dancehall delivery had the audience chanting for more, as did the fiery presentation and performance of Fire Lion who had patrons form the Usain Bolt pose during his performance. 

The official after party was enjoyed by Sound Clash diehards who backed EB Lounge to witness Rootsman from Toronto, Showtime from New York and hometown favorite Little Thunder battle each other for the favour of the crowd.  Toronto’s Rootsman Sound won the Clash taking all three rounds played.

Night two featured Konshens, whose chart topping singles “Gyal Ah Bubble,” “Ah So Mih Tan,” and “Good Girl Gone Bad” earned the screams and cheers from his adoring female fans, and fire salutes from the male fans in attendance.  Another crowd pleaser was Christopher Martin who had to wheel up his sizzling song “Cheaters Prayer” several times, and the newest Dancehall sensation, Popcaan worked the stage and the crowd into a frenzy.  Hotta Maestro also touched the crowd prior to Assassin who’s moving performance called for encore’s.

Night three, Reggae night, featured Romain Virgo and his soul moving song “Who Feels it Knows it” had the audience singing along with him.  Tarrus Riley, backed by Ruff Cut band gave fans so much of what they wanted to hear, tweets about Mr. Singy Singy were sent the moment he was announced to be at the venue to the end of his set.  Fans knew every word to every song, and acted as his backing choir when he performed “Stay With You” which was truly moving.

Froggy Madd Squad had the audience in festive spirits, opening for Jimmy Cliff!  His set include Reggae anthems that had lighters and flags in the air!  Remembering the milestone of Jamaica’s 50^th year of Independence from Great Britain, the Madd Squads leader included rare Festival music from his music library, impressing fans both mature and young!

Undoubtedly, Jimmy Cliff was the shining crescendo to an already perfect Festival.  Donned in his red green and gold scarf and leather suit, the legend and Order of Merit holder gave Montreal his heart and soul as he performed his hits that made him famous (“Many Rivers to Cross,” “Reggae Nights” and “Miss Jamaica”) as well as songs from his new album recently released.

Backed by his band, Jimmy reminded all of the years he’s put into the industry, and his undeniable role in shaping the path that others have followed.  He is truly a legend!

Look out for the Montreal International Reggae Festival 2013 where Eric Blagrove, the Festival’s producer, celebrates 10 years with surprises and feature presentations!

In the meantime, all updates will be posted at www.montrealreggaefest.com, or by following @MTLReggaeFest and @L3Magazine on Twitter!

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Reggae Radio Playlist with Vitowar

LION D laba laba 

RAS TEWELDE & RAPHAEL pickup the pen

JAH SUN dis ya time

SUGAR ROY & CONRAD CRISTAL jah jah nah sleep

SKARRAMUCCI the house of the lord

GAMBA THE LENK sweet living

BOOMDABASH danger

MR. VEGAS bruck it down

STEPHEN MARLEY & MELANIE FIONA no cigarette

STHEPHEN MARLEY & CAPLETON break us apart

TRIBUTE TO MIGHTY MIKE the King selecta IRIE FM

IKAYA rasta hearth

SIZZLA everything is ok

BUGLE jah be' with you

SSS & T.O.K le radici ca tieni

INSINTESI &RAFFAELLA APRILE oriamu'

RAGING FYAH judgement day

C-SHARP reggae my song

DUB INC & TARRUS RYLEY no doubt

I-OCTAINE l.o.v.e. Y.o.y.

BUSY SIGNAL & DAMIAN MARLEY Kingston town

TICKEN JAH FAKOLY la porte de l'histoire

IRIE FM leggo beast

MR. VILLIAMZ roll it up

MOMAR GAVE microphone soldiers

MAME BAMBA kotty

EARTHQUAKE present Garnett Silk mixtape  

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03.00 A.M  - 06.00 A.M.

PROMO SONG INNA HEAVY ROTATION

[apacheindian] If I Can’t Have You

[Esco, Kayjay, Senstone, papa b] dance attack

[Lindo P. ft. Michie Mee] Love (How To Love Riddim)

[lutan fyah & justina chi chi] ghetto we come from

[Delee]Cute

[Ms Paige]Turn It Up

[Sharene]  We Ready

[liod d]Laba Laba

[berbice& young voice]  never let go

[protoje]Who dem a program

[Richie Stephens] God Is On My Side

[Konshens] Realist Song

[jaka &hi-kee] rip it up

[froggy madd squad] gyal news

[CharlyBlack] Claaaaaty Again

[muziah] you know me off my feet

[Robyn] Dancing On My Own

[adele harley] rose garden

[Macka Diamond] Looking Good

[Busy Signal] Fifty And Ah Still Survive

[Tarrus Riley] Hurt Me

[Mungo's HiFi ft Kenny Knots] Don't let them

[Mungo's HiFi ft Marina P] Troubles and worries

[Digital dubs ft. Sugar Minott] Complicated people

[Jannel] Right On Point

[Reggae Mistress] Sing To The Most High

[Clinton Sly] Wheel n Come Again - Jinx In Dub Remix

[Boom dabash] Danger

[cj facey]you and me

[rich kid & macka diamond] what must i do

[Tanya Stephens ft. Marcia Griffiths] Want Love

[Richie Spice] Free

[karamanti] this mi a do

[various] Jump for Jamaica

[Busy Signal] Til It Buck

[bugle] one motion

[easy all star] Billie Jean (feat_ Luciano)

[Anla] KeepThem Talking [Dub Mix]

[Babaman]We no fraid

[asfa] not the life

Innocent v. Madd Squad Sound Clash!

Sound Clash has always been an integral role in Sound System culture where Reggae and Dancehall is concerned.  Usually between 2 sounds, the Clash is aimed at earning the respect and 'forward' of Clash fans who determine which sound won the Clash and thus hold the title of Sound Clash Winner!

On Saturday June 30th, two of Florida's largest sounds, Innocent and Madd Squad face off for an event called 'Duppi Affi Mek.'

If you're not from a Caribbean background, a 'duppi' is a ghost, and a ghost only appears when a person is dead.  To put that in the context of the Clash, one of the two sounds will die, thus becoming a duppi.

This event is significant for two reasons:  1.  It marks the re-emergence of the Clash industry which was kick started by Clash innovators and Aficionados Irish and Chin, and 2.  It marks Froggy Madd Squad Clashing which hasn't happened in years ... several years.

Clash fans are asking if Froggy has what it takes to defend his sound seeing that Striker has been the one to Clash in behalf of Madd Squad in the past.  Other fans are asking how deep into the dubbox does Froggy plan to go as his dubs are extensive (he's been selecting since his teens and has relationships with several artists).  Additional fans want to know if Innocent has the musical ammunition to counteract Froggy's piercing dubs.

The only way to find out is to attend the Clash.  See the flyers for details.  If you see a ghost, don't get frightened; 'duppi affi mek!'

Madd Spider Productions Puts Fans in “Hot Water!”

Madd Spider Productions puts Dancehall fans in “Hot Water” with their latest riddim release!

If DJ and fan feedback is any indication of the popularity and longevity, Madd Spider Productions can rest assured that all interested parties are happy to be in ‘Hot Water!’

Released February 28^th, 2012 on the Madd Spider Productions label, two thirds of the Dancehall Trinity (Froggy Madd Squad (Jermaine Omari Lawrence) and Taranchyla from Poison Dart Sound), have scored a hit as DJ’s in the UK, Jamaica, Canada and Germany collectively agree that the riddim gives radio and Dancehall the energy fans have come to expect from the production house.

Working with their successful formula of taking music back to an authentic Dancehall beat, fans have 48 minutes of quality production to enhance their iPod, iPad, iPhone, Blackberry and radio time!  When creating the riddim, the trio agreed they wanted it to be one that will be heard in the winter and summer without pause.  “We come from an era in music where riddims never lost their magic” said Taranchyla from the Madd Spider recording studios in Orlando, “and our aim is to continue that tradition of magic for the fans!”

Sixteen artists bless the riddim who collectively take fans on a journey that includes the anatomy of a hot girl, the foolish ways of foolish men, what it is to be a World General and everything else in between.  Award winning writer Wayne Wonder thrills fans with throwback flavoured lyrics delivered in his song “Anuh Lie” which includes an appearance from his alter ego ‘Supriz.’  Veteran Macka Diamond offers the view that looks, age, nor status will keep a man, while ZJ Liquid lets the world know what excites him about his lady.

In addition to being producers, Froggy builds on his growing artistic catalog with “Fake Friends,” Taranchyla’s alter ego, the Gangster Chipmunk is front and centre with “Gal Fool,” while Grammy award winning Delly Ranx explains the benefits of being a World General with “Haffi Get A Gyal.” 

Find out why the world is excited about the Hot Water riddim on YouTube here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggpj60IFXRA

Fans can purchase the riddim here:  http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hot-water-riddim/id505671532

Playlist - L3 Radio Jan 17, 2012

L3 Radio hosted by Natasha Von Castle, Niyah of MYC Entertainment and Frazah C-Lection
via www.daflavaradio.com

Serenade Riddim Intro

Phatta – Serenade

O’Jays – Family Reunion

Adventerous – Changing Me

Castafari ft. Buss Pipe – Time

Third World ft. Marcia Griffiths – You Make Me So Very Happy

B.o.B. ft. Andre 3000 – Play The Guitar

Bunji Garlin – Bless U

Lindo P ft. Michie Mee – Love

Kaysha Lee – Prototype

Hezron – She’s All Woman

Chris Demontigue – Just The Two of Us

Kaysha Lee – When I Fall in Love (Waiting in Vain Remix)

King Ali Baba ft. Octayne – Superstar

Beyonce ft. Edley Shine – Party (DJ J Buttah Dancehall Remix)

Bubble Gum Riddim

T.O.K. – Yardie

Tifa – Nuh Want You No More

Alaine – All or Nothing

Voicemail – Bubble Pon Me

Cook Hennessey Riddim

Da Professor – Tek Weh Bwoy Gyal

Flex Di Arkitec – Haffi Come Back

Froggy Madd Squad – Gyal News

Delly Ranx – Cook Hennessey

Charly Black – Too Blessed

Belated Earthstrong Riddim

Wayne Wonder – Gangsta

Anthony B – The Looks

Froggy Madd Squad ft. Taranchyla – Nuh New Friend

Shaggy – Party

Konshens – Do Sumn

Big Man Zest Dem Ah Pree

12 to 12 Riddim

Agent Sasco – We Bazzle

Iyara ft. Patexx – Cyan Change

Konshens – From Twelve to Twelve

Straight Forward Riddim

Patexx – Mouth Ah Move

Charly Black – No Depend Pon People

G-Maffiah – Gyal Dem Ah Say

Cham Wine

Cham – Drop It

Alaine ft. Shaggy – Good Good

Red Rat – A Couple More Rounds

General Degree – Haul and Pull

Point O – More Gyal

Mas Fuego Riddim

T.O.K. – Mas Fuego 

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L3 Radio - December 12th, 2011

Hosted by Natasha, Dominique and Frazah C-Lection, here's what we played on the radio show this week!

Cen'C Love ft. Capleton - Stand Firm
Lindo P ft. Michie Mee - Love

Dancehall Wives:  Women who play with plastic and rubber!  Is this their childhood revisited?!

Shauna Dixon – Show You Love (Dubplate)

Errol Bonnick – Joy of My Life

Muzik Souljah – Operator

Ice Black – Mek She Gwaan

SOHS – Honey

Isiah Mentor – Don’t Mess With My Brain

Tanya Mullings – Rescue Me

Kayla Bliss – Rock n Sway

Further Notice – In My Bed

Jesse Royal – Butterflies

Tony Roy – Jus Gwaan

Uncle Jonny – Jamaican Girls

Romain Virgo – Dark Skinned Girl

Sherita – Come Find Me Baby

Pliers – Fever

Joya Landis – Moonlight Lover

Prince Buster – Rough Rider

The Heptones – Fatty Fatty

Millie Small – My Boy Lollipop

Gabriel ft. Bounty Killer – My Boy Lollipop (Dubplate)

Alton Ellis – Get Ready Rocksteady

The Tenors – Pressure & Slide

URoy – I’m An Addict

Sstyles – Mbox

Gappy Ranks – Heaven In Her Eyes

Real Dancehall

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2Face Idibia – African Queen

Benjy Myaz – Love You Higher

Bitty McLean – Something Special

Da’Ville – This Time I Promise

Benjy Myaz – Love You Higher

Bitty McLean – Something Special

Morgan Heritage – Still Loving Me

Alaine – Sacrifice

Turbulence – Ex Girlfriend

Beres Hammond – No Goodbyes

Freddie McGregor – Just Don’t Want to be Lonely

Dennis Brown – Little Green Apples

Lauryn Hill ft. Bob Marley – Turn Your Lights Down Low

Wayne Wonder – Gangsta

Delly Ranx – Friend Killa

Froggy Madd Squad – No New Friend

Agent Sasco – Bad In A Gang

IOctane – Loud Mouth

Delly Ranx – Cook Hennessey

Busy Signal – Caan Live So

Demarco – Move Unno Self

Elephant Man ft. Demarco – Born and Live

Vybz Kartel – Tell Yuh Seh

To book Dominique for hosting, or to hire Frazah for events, call 289.217.2800 or email L3Radio@hotmail.com!