►►► Classic Friday! ►►► Man from the Bush!

Greetings!

 

In Southern Africa, there are a group of indigenous

men called 'bushmen' who are known as being great

hunters and gatherers.  These great men are so

connected with the land, they have provided scientists

with information about Anthropology (the study of

humanity), and genetics (the study of heredity).  

 

Just as Bushmen are important to world history, is

just as Reggae's Bushman is important to the Reggae

landscape!

 

Born Dwight Duncan, Bushman's musical talent was

evident while going to school.  At Yallas High School,

Bushman was a part of the drum core, played the

bass organ, and was a member of the Choir.

 

In 2000, Bushman got his break where he met Steely

and Cleevie at Arrows studio.  The trio immediately

hit it off producing the chunes "Grow Your Natty"

and "Call Dih Hearse."  The artist also went on to

work with King Jammy's, and Bobby Digital to name

a few producers.

 

Bushman's impact has been 4 studio albums, and

countless singles on numerous riddims.  He has

travelled the world, has cared for his listeners (via

his lyrics) and continues to be one of the most

sought after artists!

 

Broadcasting at 320kbps, catch a selection of Bushman

chunes here:

 

Fast Facts:  Bushman's nickname in High School

was Ark Angel... 

 

 

Classic Friday - Bushman!

 

 

 

 

Italian Dancehall Fire! Kalibandulu July 2010 Mix!

Greetings!

Team L3's boys from Italy, better known as Kalibandulu Sound,
has just releases their straight heat mixed CD for July!  You have
hear it here:

SEPARATE TRACKS----> http://www.mediafire.com/?tnzmzmxyyjym5ma

ONE TRACK ----------------> http://www.mediafire.com/?0vdymmmmgqyzavm

►►► Throwback Thursday! ►►► Not 'Ole Dog' But Sleepy Dog!

Greetings!

 

Dog is said to be man's best friend and is a

domesticated form of the Gray Wolf.  Women

sometimes refer to men as 'dogs' for their

behaviour of mating with several women at

the same time.  Men sometimes refer to women

as a b&%*# (a female dog) when the female

behaves in a manner unbecoming of a lady.

 

In Dancehall, we have several dogs!  We have

'ole dog,' 'Atomic Dog' and today's throwback

which is 'Sleepy Dog!'

 

Produced by Steely and Clevie for VP Records

Riddim Driven series, this 2005 riddim is straight

vibes.  Famous Face sang the chune 'Mixing

Board' which showcased what he says goes on in

the studio on the mixing board.  Ladies who were

in relationships with studio engineers reached a

new level of paranoia.  Lawd!

 

Assassin a.k.a. Agent Sasco's chune "As a Man"

which used slang like 'stamina daddy,' and lyrical

play like "inna nine months dih belly haffi bang,

bang, bang" ensured the chune stayed in rotation. 

TOK's "More Gal" makes it clear that 'gyal' ah dih

only ting pon dih agenda.  Whoii!  Mr. Vegas's

"Last Week" complains that the girl he met last week

gave away dih ting, and Elephant Man took the

cake with "Girls Anthem" as he empowered women

for having a tight ukubit!  Lawd!

 

12 of Dancehall's artists make appearances on the

riddim including Buju Banton, Spragga Benz and

Bling Dawg to name a few!

 

Broadcasting at 320kbps, catch all 13 chunes of the

Sleepy Dog riddim here:

 

P.S.  Some inspiration for Mr. & Mrs. DJ!

 

Throwback Thursday - Sleepy Dog Riddim

 

 

 

CD Review - Friendlyness and the Human Rights

CD Review:  Friendlyness and the Human Rights – One Thing

Toronto based Friendlyness and the Human Rights has released their debut CD titled ‘One Thing’ which is anything but one thing!

The instrumentation used as the back drop for the groups’ ever conscious lyrics makes use of driving riddims spear headed by pulsing baselines, and melodic saxophone treats.  Giving fans 14 tracks, FatHR (Friendlyness and the Human Rights) mixes Reggae with Ska, a splice of Dancehall and a little contemporary. 

For classic Reggae lovers, “Human Rights” featuring Tréson is the albums lead single which speaks of truths and rights for all.  Another favourite on the album is the Ska driven “I Want Her.”  With the simplistic lyrics ‘I want her / she wants me / it’s natural / jah beauty’ FatHR sings an ode that can be used by all men who need a song representing female beauty.  The song suggests that an exploration of woman’s beauty leads to Love.  “Human Vibrations” embraces contemporary over a Reggae-ish riddim while profiling the sounds of a guitar and xylophone.

A must play is “Ganjaman” which plays off the lyrics of Beenie Man’s ‘Ole Dog Like We!’  Switching up the lyrics, FatHR says “well ole ganjaman like me / mih smoke mih spliff dem in ah two’s and tree’s / an everybody know mih high already / believe you me / yuh know seh Friendlyness ah one ganja baby!”  If given a chance, this chune will become an anthem for all people who endorse the vibes elicited from smoking marijuana.

The group is not new to the world of music as they’ve been performing for years, and collectively have over 30 years experience.  Earning the ears of loyal Canadian fans, ‘One Thing’ will guarantee this up and coming group ‘every thing’ which is a legion of world wide fans!

Pleasure Principles!

Greetings!

 

You've created a monster!  Week before last's

e-mail shared 5 tips to making a million dollars

which received incredible response.  Wowow! 

It also came with a request for more e-mails like

it, so I'm going to try a ting!  For the newbies to

the list ... Lawd ... bear with me!

 

An article was written the other day which polled

women aged 20 to 60 asking what they like, and

or what they would like to receive pleasure wise. 

Here are the top 5 things they had to say:

 

5.  Let's experiment.  These women like men

who want to experiment - try something different.

 

4.  Bubbles, bubbles, bubbles!

 

3.  Candles, preferably scented, always establish

a mood and ambiance that is irresistible.

 

2.  Talk dirty!  Ladies love to be told naughty

somethings that only the two of you understand.

 

1.  Marathon man!  Women like it when men

make time for them which is exclusive i.e.

no interruptions.  One respondent said "He's

gotta go all night like a trucker!"

 

 

Hmmmmm!  On to HOTTT New Music!

 

Estelle ft. Nas - Fall In Love

*Estelle can do no wrong, nor can Nas!

 

Guru ft. Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley - Stand Up

*Smoothed out Hip Hop meets Dancehall

 

Gyptian - Trues Love is Hard To Find

*Gypyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

 

Kevin Ray ft. Justin Timberlake - Ain't No Doubt About It

*Sweetness

 

Ras Ghandi - Caan Roll

*Real Talk

 

Rick Ross ft. Ace Hood - Superhigh

*Super HOTTT

 

T.I. - Here We Go Again

*Heater

 

T.I. - Ya Hear Me

*Heater X 3!

 

Usher ft.Pitbull

* Major + Major = HOTTTTed!

 

Wyclef - The Day After

*Wyclef and Haiti still cry...

 

 

Remixology

 

DJ Q remixes Nicki Minaj's chune "Your Love"

*Certified heat!

 

Podomatic Must:  Walshy Fire's House of Leo

promotional mixed CD.  Dih ting bad yuh see: 

House of Leo

 

On the Radio now...

Reggae 4 Us tribute to Sugar Minott

 

 

 

*Nightstaka Supreme Pic of the Week*

Lt. Brooksie ft. Chronicle - Dead Man Walking

 

 

HOTTT New Music!

Wednesday July 14th, 2010

 

Tributes to Lincoln 'Sugar' Minott

Greetings!

 

The world has been shocked to hear of the

passing of Sugar Minott.  He is a legend who

has come to touch the lives of all who heard

his music, and the music he produced.

 

The countless hours he spent developing new

and existing talent, the constant promotion he

gave to his projects, and his genuine love and

passion for the music all contributed to every

accolade he earned over his 30 plus years in

music.  He deserved it!  Visiting the Black Roots

studio gives you a first hand look at his love,

and his impact on the community.

 

When people (fans) are asked what they loved

most about Sugar, respondents weren't sure

how to answer the question as it was an equal
split in favour of his music, his live performance,

the message in the music and how he treats

the community.

 

When disc jocks (radio, dancehall and vintage

mixtapes) are asked, they talk about the vibes

in the music.  When asked, Richard Banton spoke

about the chune "Mr. DC," while Lady Loy profiled

the quality of Sugar's music and the chune "Good

Thing Going." 

 

Sugar Minott will be missed.  As we celebrate

his life, and his beautiful musical memories,

take in Lady Loy's tribute, as well as Komposti

Sound's tribute at the links below.  You can

also watch the last known interview with Sugar

as he talks about 'Holding on to Jah.'

 

As always, catch a handful of Sugar's chunes on

various riddims at 320kbps here:

 

 

Lady Loy's Tribute to Sugar Minott

 

 Komposti Sound's Tribute to Sugar Minott

 

 

Last Video Interview - Holding on to Jah

 

 

Sugar Minott Riddim Run:

 

M16 Riddim / General Riddim / Pick Up The Pieces Riddim

 

Modern Girl Riddim / Police In Helicopter Riddim / Shank I Sheck Riddim

 

Sugar Minott ft. Beenie Man & JC Lodge

 

 

 

  

Remembering Lincoln 'Sugar' Minott...

Remembering Sugar Minott…

 

 

We will never forget the vibes that filled the room when Sugar Minott’s chune “Good Thing Going” came over the radio waves on Richard Banton’s show ‘Radio Dubplate’ on CHRY 105.5 FM in Toronto, Canada.  It was the kind of vibes that caused the young radio jock to pull up the chune a few times, and caused his co-host, DJ Wiz to advise all men listening to dedicate the chune to their significant other.  It was a cover of Michael Jackson’s 1971 song, but sounded so sweet, we thought it was a brand new chune.  We all sang the chorus with Sugar on a nice ‘rock and come een’ swing as he sang “yes we have a good thing going, my girl and me.”

Today, we mourn this icon’s passing.  He was scheduled to perform with us in Toronto, Canada on May 6^th, 2010, but was unable to make it.  Some of his family attended the show, as did several of his fans.  Uncle Jonny, one of Sugar’s protégés, was determined to not let his mentor down and took to the stage, performing his chunes that were produced by Sugar.  The power and impact of Sugar’s legacy was, and is, as bright as the sun as it rises in the morning.

 

We will miss Sugar.  Though we had an issue, we were able to resolve it and move on.  We did so with respect and manners – Sugar would have it no other way and neither would we.

Today, as we travel along on our journey, we remember the great Lincoln ‘Suga Booga’ Minott.  He taught us in music, and reminds us through his passing, that we have to be good to one another.  Encourage those who need encouragement, promote those who need promotion, and fill the world with positive messages through song.

Sugar Minott - Good Thing Going