Cookin' On 3 Burners - This Girl feat. Kylie Auldist

Back in 2009, Freestyle released 'This Girl' by Cookin' On 3 Burners on a 45 single ahead of the full length album 'Soul Messin'.

This Girl featured renowned Aussie songstress Kylie Auldist (known for her work with The Bamboos, Polyester & Mega Bias) who joined forces with the boys and provided the focus for this mellow, beautiful and incredibly catchy song.

Shimmering horns ride over this laid back, deep soul classic, the super catchy melody found a home amongst fans of deep funk, classic 60s & Northern soul aficionados. Quickly selling out of its first, second and third vinyl pressing, the 45 went on to become one of those records that ended up going for quite 'silly money' on various rare record websites, which whilst flattering, did put the vinyl single somewhat out of reach of those not willing to part with a fat wad of cash in order to secure a copy!

So, now in 2013, Freestyle have bowed to public pressure and re-released this fantastic soul classic again on beautiful vinyl once more.

Upon its original release, everybody from Jazz FM's Peter Young through to BBC Radio 2's Mark Lamarr went just a little bit crazy about the song - and in 2013 this unforgettable  touching song is getting even more people hot under the collar all over again!

For those of you whose vinyl & turntable days are a distant memory - of course - you can also grab this classic 45 from all the usual digital outlets.

J Star - Licensed Plates

Celebrating 10 years of West London's Jstar Records, 12 official Jstar remixes & versions
come together in a celebration of blissful reggae bass lines, horns and echo

Pop sensibility reggae re-workings of Madness, DJ Vadim, Austrian popsters Mr Dero & Farina
Miss, rub shoulders with chasms of psychedelic dub such as The Unlimiters’ Loophole and
Resonators’ Sweet Love Affair (Inna Chicken Head Dub). New Zealand artists Dub Terminator and
The Black Seeds get the signature Jstar treatment with deep melodic bass lines and spacious steller
sonics. Jstar’s version of The Empty Heads’ Ya Ya, Das Mic, a Jstar collaboration with Uwe Kaa nd
Jstar’s own brand new Fish Finger Tentacle Dub are previously unreleased.

Producer and DJ, Jstar is well known for his classic reggae/hip hop nuggets on limited 7” vinyl, as
well as remixes of Madness, DJ Vadim, The Black Seeds, Ari Up, Mark Ronson, Dreadsquad,
Tenor Fly amongst others. Over 60 productions, that made it into record boxes of DJ's worldwide
(Norman Jay, David Rodigan, Grandmaster Flash, John Peel, Benji B and Diplo) that
regularly reach the Top Ten on Juno, and Beatport. An original Jstar album is under production
for late 2013.

Jstar goes from strength to strength djing across the planet from Mexico to Manchester, Denmark
to Delhi, Weimar to Wellington. 2013 will be no different, touring at festivals Northern Bass and
Rhythm & Alps New Zealand in December and January 2013, returning to Europe for summer, then
India.

Jstar – Licensed Plates JS021LP is available as a limited 500 units pressing collectable double gatefold LP, lovingly mastered from tape for vinyl appreciators, in a double gatefold cover with hand designed collage by Jstar, guest star interior design by French artist/ pro snowboarder Hugo De Vismes plus stickers and download codes for exclusive bonus tracks.

Kiwi - On The Move

After nearly a decade of entertaining audiences around the North-eastern US and Brazil Kiwi have hit their stride with a new line-up featuring some of the New York City area’s finest musicians. The band, which includes Alex Tea (vocals, guitar), Ramsey Norman (drums), Matt Quinones (bass), Ben Guadalupe (percussion), Dave Stolarz (keys), Barami Waspe (tenor sax), Curtis Taylor(trumpet), and Rob Edwards (trombone). 

Over these years they have been invited to share the stage with veteran reggae/ska acts including the Pietasters and John Brown’s Body.

Now they have just released their 2nd full-length album “On the Move” which is a masterful and joyful celebration of reggae rhythms, soulful vocals and Latin jazz-inflected harmonies.

To read more about this exciting album visit......

Ramon Judah - Deliver Me

“Deliver Me” is the latest release from Reggae Roast and features the labels front man Ramon Judah on vocals.

Ramon has been with reggae Roast since its inception 5 years ago yet incredibly this is his first official release with them. The cut sees the label take a more digital direction but as with all their rootsier material it is done with great style and is sure to rock crowds from the dancehalls to festivals alike.

Reggae Roast veteran MC Ramon Judah was born into a musical family in Liverpool in 1968. His father, Sugar Deen, a Merseyside legend from the 1960 influenced many musicians including Sir Paul Mcartney and gave Ramon the foundation to forge his own musical career as one of the most talented and conscious MC/singers in the UK roots scene.

RSD (Rob Smith) is as integral to the Bristol sound as any of his mainstream-approved counterparts. After his legendary work as Smith & Mighty, RSD is once again at Bristol's cutting edge, aligning himself with the city's inventive dubstep scene. Nottingham’s finest Adam Prescott, and newest member to the Reggae Roast team, combines rough and tough roots music with a modern injection of dubstep. Brighton based jungle/DnB/dub duo Kosine & Dialect have recently remixed tracks for the likes of Congo Natty and Serial Killers.

Pressure Dub Sound

Bassline Records founded in Torino, Italy by Pressure DubSound just under a year ago are following up their debut release, “I Love Jah” with another 10” vinyl titled  “Roots Fanatics” with Mr Dill Lion Warriah again featuring on vocals.

The track as the title would suggest is a fine piece of modern roots reggae played out on live instruments with the lyrics conveying PDS’s musical intensions.

The flip side of the release is “Sitting Bull” a more militant cut that talks about what they see as the exploitation of people’s homelands with particular emphasis on the NO TAV (No to the High Speed Train) movement in Italy.

Both tracks are accompanied by dub versions and are available now from all good record shops and independent distributors

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TAPE CASSETTES

If you're a fan and collector of the good old reliable tape format then here's a new website

just launched that features a bookcase load of underground reggae & dub tape offerings

The site is split into 4 sections

Smash N Grab tape releases

Springline Records tape releases

Roots Lab Intl tape releases

RPM Mixtapes

All the tapes being showcased have been lovingly put together at SpringlineJamaica HQ in France

and are taped direct from master CDr one by one (not taped to taped)

On view represents hundreds of hours of doing.

Plenty more to come I'm told.

REEL PEOPLE MUZIC

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Keith Hudson - Torch Of Freedom

Whether you know him as The Dark Prince Of Reggae, the Ghetto Dentist or just plain Keith, the legendary artist and producer Keith Hudson created some of the most idiosyncratic, innovative and atmospheric reggae that ever came out of Jamaica and Hot Milk Records are proud to present the uber- rare "Torch Of Freedom" as its first ever release.

Hot Milk is a new label dedicated to re-issuing lost and hard to find roots reggae, dub and dancehall albums from the golden age of Jamaican music. Hudson was famous for his productions for reggae greats such as U Roy (Dynamic Fashion Way), Big Youth (S.90 Skank) and Dennis Alcapone (Spanish Amigo) before moving on to concentrate on his own singing. What followed was a ground breaking and completely unique body of work that was arguably never bettered by any reggae producer.

"Torch of Freedom" is one more missing piece of the Keith Hudson discography that has gained a large following and re-issues treatment in the last few years after being out of print for so long. "Torch Of Freedom" fits neatly besides Keith Hudson's other classic albums such as "Pick A Dub", "Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood" and "Playing It Cool, Playing It Right “and shows the unique sound and vision of what Hudson's work as an artist and producer was all about.

 

Read more about it at.....

THE LONDON INTL SKA FESTIVAL 2013

The London Intl Ska Festival celebrates it's 25th Anniversary with a return to the capital this Easter - Thursday 28th to Sunday 31st March 2013.  50 acts from around the world will be appearing across 12 sensational events housed in famed and iconic London venues including; 100 Club, Jazz Cafe, Dingwalls, The Garage, Islington Metal Works, Dixie Queen paddle steamer, The Dublin Castle and an additional preview event at the Victoria & Albert Museum on Friday 22 March 2013.

Headline acts include, on Thursday 28 March, the legendary trombonist, member of The Specials and Jools Holland's Rhythm & Blues Orchestra - Rico Rodriguez MBE performing his classic 1976 Man From Wareika album.  Rodriguez's historic performance will be followed by The Specials/2 Tone founder Jerry Dammers (DJ set) spinning Jamaican Ska & Reggae all happening at the Jazz Cafe.  Good Friday 29th March hosts a Studio One Thames Cruise starring BB Seaton founder of rocksteady sensation The Gaylads, Owen Grey (one of the first artists on Studio One Rcds and also Island Records) and Vin Gordon aka Don Drummond Jnr, whilst on Saturday 30th March the festival moves to Oxford Street's 100 Club and stars singer of the 1971 global smash hit Montego Bay - Freddie Notes.  Day 4 of the festival, Easter Sunday 31st March, see's the return of Jamaican superstar Ken Boothe, famed for his 1974 number 1 hit 'Everything I Own',   

Other highlights throughout the 4 days include; two exclusive comeback shows from Pama International (their first London show in 2 years) and 100 Men starring Mik Whitnall from Babyshambles (their first in 2 decades) and an International Ska Revue at The Garage in Islington on Good Friday 29 March 2013 with 7 acts; the superb indie, ska, pop of Razika from Norway, who have just gone in their national album charts at number 4, Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra from Hungary, Mr. T Bone & the Young Lions from Italy, Bombskare from Scotland and fresh from supports with Madness London's brightest new hopes Buster Shuffle headline. 

In addition to the Studio One Thames Cruise, the festival also launches several other new events including the inaugural year of The UK Sound System Conference all-nighter as a tribute to the late great Duke Vin.  Vin aka The Tickler was the first Jamaican sound system to operator in England having stowed away on a ship from Jamaica in the 1950's!  The night boasts an awesome line-up of legendary selectors representing some of the UK's greatest Sounds; Metro with Eddie Regal (Metro Downbeat), Gladdy Wax (Gladdy Wax Sound System), Ras Digby (Sir Jessus Sound System), Jumbo (Java Hi-Power) plus the Tighten Up Crew and in room two Mungos Hi Fi & Wrongtom.

Easter Sunday see's all roads lead to Camden Town, an area steeped in Ska, Reggae and 2 Tone history, with two daytime events; Do The Dog zine, the world's longest running ska publication now into it's 24th year, host their label special at Madness' old stomping ground Camden's Dublin Castle, whilst Dingwalls on Camden Lock host the festivals 'Sunday Social' - a free event featuring a record fair, book signings, boss DJs and exhibitions. The whole festival wraps up after Ken Boothe's performance with the 2 Tone Disco starring Rhoda Dakar from The Bodysnatchers and Special AKA.

From its birth in Jamaica, Ska has come a long way - morphing and inspiring every generation and reaching all corners of the world. The festival showcases all Ska has to offer from its roots in rhythm and blues, mento and calypso, to the Jamaican originators, the progression through rocksteady and reggae, 2 Tone, ska-punk and right up-to-date with 21st century sounds.  Originally launched in 1988, The London International Ska Festival proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary and the wonderful world of Ska in all its irrepressible guises.

Tickets on sale now at  www.londoninternationalskafestival.co.uk/tickets 

THE LONDON INTL SKA FESTIVAL 2013

Complete line up/schedule:

Opening party - full details to follow

FRIDAY 22 MARCH 2013

THE LONDON INTL SKA FESTIVAL OPENING PARTY- 6.30-9.30pm

GLADDY WAX, TIGHTEN UP CREW & STEVE RICE (DOWNBEAT MELODY)

at The V&A Museum - Grand Entrance, Cromwell Rd  London SW7 2RL.

Free.  Kids welcome.

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Easter Weekend

LISF DAY 1 - THURSDAY 28 MARCH 2013 

Evening show - 7pm-11pm

RICO RODRIGUEZ performing Man From Wareika

THE SIDEWALK DOCTORS

DJ DAVID KATZ

at The Jazz Cafe, Parkway, Camden, London NW1

Clubnight - 11pm-2am

founder of The Specials & 2 Tone Records

JERRY DAMMERS DJ set only

spinning Jamaican Ska & Reggae

at The Jazz Cafe, Parkway, Camden, London NW1

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LISF DAY 2 - GOOD FRIDAY - 29 MARCH 2013

Daytime - Studio One Thames Cruise - 12.30-4.30pm

BB SEATON (The Gaylads/Bibby & The Astronauts)

OWEN GRAY (one of Studio One's first artists)

VIN GORDON aka DON DRUMMOND JNR

DJ CHRIS PECKINGS (Peckings Studio1)

TRUE IDENTITY

MADDY CARTY

onboard The Dixie Queen, Tower Hill, Thames.

Evening show - 7pm - 11pm

BUSTER SHUFFLE

PANNONIA ALLSTARS SKA ORCHESTRA (Hungary)

ED ROME

MR T BONE & THE YOUNG LIONS (Italy)

BOMBSKARE (Scotland)

RAZIKA (Norway)

DJ LITTLE DIANE (ACE CAFE)

at The Garage, Highbury Corner, London N5.

Clubnights - 11pm-4am

Rm.1 - SKYLARKIN SOUND SYSTEM w. DJ DEREK & COUNT SKYLARKIN plus PAMA INTERNATIONAL

Rm.2 - CELLOS COAST TO COAST w. DJ CELLO & KRIS TEBBUTT (Reggae Jeggae)

at The Garage, Highbury Corner, Islington

(opp. Highbury & Islington tube)

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LISF DAY 3 - SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2013

Evening show - 7pm-11pm

Trojan Explosion

FREDDIE NOTES (Trojan Rcds/Montego Bay)

INTENSIFIED

THE UPSESSIONS (Netherlands)

DJ PHIL BUSH - SOUNDS & PRESSURE

& more tba

at The 100 Club, 100 Oxford St, London W1

All-nighter - 10pm-6am

TRIBUTE TO DUKE VIN:

THE LISF UK SOUND SYSTEM CONFERENCE 2013

Sponsored by www.lionvibes.com Reggae Vinyl Heaven

- The Sound System Room

METRO & EDDIE REGAL (Metro Sound)

GLADDY WAX

RAS DIGBY (Sir Jessus Sound)

JUMBO (Java Hi-Power)

TIGHTEN UP CREW w. CHAMPIAN (Jamdown Rockers)

- Room 2

MUNGOS HI FI

WRONG TOM

at Islington Metal Works, Torrens St, Islington N1

(behind Angel tube station)

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LISF DAY 4 - EASTER SUNDAY 31 MARCH 2013 

Daytime - Midday - 5pm - free

LONDON INTL SKA FESTIVAL SUNDAY SOCIAL ft. David Hill & Oxman

plus record fair, exhibitions, book signings & more incl:

DAVID KATZ - A SOLID FOUNDATION book signing

at Dingwalls, Camden Lock, London NW1

Daytime - 2pm-6pm

DO THE DOG SPECIAL

CARTOON VIOLENCE (offical album launch party)

THE SPLITTERS

ROBB BLAKE (from Whitmore)

at The Dublin Castle, Parkway, Camden, London NW1

Evening - 7pm-11pm

KEN BOOTHE

100 MEN starring Mik Whitnall

POTATO 5 DJ set

at Dingwalls, Camden Lock, London NW1

Closing party 11pm-2am

2 TONE DISCO - The Sounds of 79

RHODA DAKAR (THE BODYSNATCHERS/SPECIAL AKA)

TIME TUNNEL

at Dingwalls, Camden Lock, London NW1

For uptodate info and tickets go to

www.londoninternationalskafestival.co.uk

Tena Stelin - Embark On A Journey

Tena Stelin takes his name from the Amharic language of Ethiopia, which, translated, means ‘greetings’. He began his career in the late 80s as a UK-based vocalist with the Conscious Sounds label and initially enjoyed a roots hit with ‘Can’t Touch Jah’. Much of the recording for the Conscious Sounds collective’s output took place at the Manasseh studio run by sound system operator Nick Manasseh. The UK roots scene enjoys a cult following, with releases appearing on cassette corresponding with African rather than reggae recordings. In 1990 DJ Joey Jay, widely acknowledged as a pioneer of UK roots, began transmitting the sound legally with Nick Manasseh across London when the radio station Kiss FM was granted a broadcasting licence. This resulted in wider exposure for Stelin, along with other notable performers, including Devon Russell and Sound Iration. In 1989 Stelin had recorded ‘Give Thanks And Praise’ and ‘King Of Kings Parts One And Two’ with Sound Iration. Stelin’s producer, Dougie Wardrop, employed a session band known as Centry who enjoyed several hits, including ‘Stepping Time’ and ‘Thunder Mountain’. The release of début album "Wicked Invention" was received with rave reviews, though in 1990 the roots revival was still impending. Since then he has brought us the albums such as "Sun And Moon" (1992), "Take A Look At The World" (1994), "The Order" (1998) and "Unknown Legends" (2008), he is now back with "Embark On A Journey" which you can read more about at......

The British Reggae Industry Awards

The 2013 British Reggae Industry Awards (B.R.I.A) are to take place at the Indigo 02 Arena, London on Thursday, February 21^st.

First established in 1981 these awards have been used to acknowledge British artists for their dedication to reggae music. During that time the British public’s love of reggae has unfortunately diminished but with new and exciting music styles like dubstep and artists like Hollie Cook revitalizing peoples interest in reggae it is hoped that this recognized event will help and encourage the development of reggae music amongst the younger generation.

There will be a host of live performances on the night from artists’ such as Little Roy, Tippa Irie, Lovella Ellis, Buckey Ranks, Skibu, Michael Gordon, Miss Kjah, Mr Jimmy London, and all the way from Scotland a reggae lovers rock band called The iFoundation.

If you would like to go along and show your support for British Reggae tickets are available from the Ticketmaster website or visit the British Reggae Industry Awards site at www.britishreggaeawards.co.uk/ for more information and to view a comprehensive list of ticket outlets.

Mooji's "Reggae-Satsang"

The Jamaican born spiritual guide in the Hindu-tradition of Advaita, Mooji has once again teamed up with Jonahgold of Goldheart Music to bring us another 13-track album full of meditive vibes “Reggae-Satsang”.

As with his previous release “Dub- Satsang”, from late 2011, his soothing spoken words are laid over music by Jonahgold, which this time has been especially composed around them, rather than riding on riddims from his back catalogue and according to the artist/producer makes it “more reggae than straight dub”.

The message is again a spiritual one about finding inner peace and can be downloaded free or streamed from Soundcloud.

Please visit www.mooji.org 

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

* Satsang (Sanskrit sat = true, sanga = company) is in Indian philosophy that involves (1) the company of the "highest truth," (2) the company of a guru, or (3) company with an assembly of persons who listen to, talk about, and assimilate the truth.[1] This typically involves listening to or reading scriptures, reflecting on, discussing and assimilating their meaning, meditating on the source of these words, and bringing their meaning into one’s daily life. 

Sleepy Time Ghost - Youthman Riddim [Unit 137]

As we head in to 2013 Unit 137 are proud to present this full length release from  Sleepy Time Ghost. Having appeared on remix duty on each Unit 137 release to date they thought it was time Sleepy made his début with this assured roots riddim alongside the notorious Ras Demo [A.K.A Demolition Man] and Lionpulse, an up and coming sound-system from Bristol.

Alongside the outstanding original is a Dub from Joe Ariwa, head honcho at the foundational Ariwa Studio, alongside his father, Mad Professor. Hylu & Jago also return with a driving Steppas remix, bringing a new energy to Lionpulse’s vocal version. The release will be available on heavyweight 12” vinyl & digital this month.

Reggae Roast Jamdown 5th Birthday

When? Saturday 9th February from 9pm - 5am

Where? Plan B, 418 Brixton Road, London, SW9 7AY

Rinse FM’s ‘The Heatwave’ joins Reggae Roast for the next instalment of London’s Number 1 Reggae event

After a massive year for the Reggae Roast they are back inna Brixton to mash up Plan B yet again! They have enlisted the services of everyone’s favourite UK Bashment sound, ‘The Heatwave’ and 1Xtra’s Dancehall specialist, Chris Goldfinger, to lend a hand in their 5th Birthday celebration!

Reggae Roast  Jamdown sessions have become well established in the capital for showcasing some of the toppa top Artists & Soundsystems from JA to UK always backed by Plan B’s Funktion One Soundsystem and extra Noise Control Audio bass bins to ensure you feel the riddim inna yuh ches! Added  to that they will have Wray & Nephews providing the cocktails inna Caribbean style & fashion the way only they can.

***Free Illustrated People/Reggae Roast T-Shirt + Free Drink for first 50 people through the Door***

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Rod Taylor - ‘Sing Praises’

‘Sing Praises’ is Reggae Roast’s 1st outing in 2013, building on a positive year for the label with sell-out events, fresh new releases and recent additions to their team. They've drawn for a classic slice of Roots Rockers Reggae courtesy of foundation artist Rod Taylor with Adam Prescott & Manasseh at controls in addition to a foray into the future with Alpha Steppa & Vibration Lab.


‘Sing Praises’ promotes a conscious message throughout this four-track release and evokes an optimistic stance on Rasta ideology. Rod Taylor steps out with his timeless style reminiscent of his early Channel One output that is reinforced by Adam Prescott &  Nick Manasseh to create a truly meditative sound.

Together with the likes of Barry Brown, Sugar Minott and Barrington Levy, Rod Taylor was one of the first generation of Jamaican singers to make their reputation on Soundsystem. His inimitable style led him to work with some of the most revered producers in the Reggae scene (Ossie Hibbert, Prince Far I   Mikey Dread to name but a few) thus creating a worldwide following for his works. Currently residing in France, Rod is still very much at the top of his game as this release proves in addition to a constant demand to spread his Rootical messages on the top European Soundsystems.

The new recruit is Nottingham's own Adam Prescott, an up and coming producer combining a crucial selection of rough and tough Roots music with a modern injection of Dubstep. With support and guidance from Mark Iration (from the Leeds based Iration Steppas) Adam has been making moves in the world of Dub & Dubstep for a number of years working on original tunes with well known and established artists alongside remixing for some of the top sounds in the scene.

Nick Manasseh has been behind hit after hit throughout his extensive career at the forefront of Roots music. From the late 80’s with his 1st outfit, Sound Iration, and his KISS FM days right through to his recent string of Reggae Roast & Roots Garden riddims, Nick continues to innovate and never imitate as he brings out a contemplative and mystical Dub that only he can.

With two additional Dubwise excursions included, from Vibration Lab & Alpha Steppa, this release caters for the full length of the Reggae spectrum. Alpha Steppa (2nd generation from the distinguished Alpha & Omega outfit) serves up a re-imagining of the original vocal from Rod to showcase his distinctive ‘Steppas’ style. Vibration Lab step up to the plate with their ‘Future Reggae’ sound supplying a forward thinking remix that reinforces the original message.

This is the 1st of many exciting contemporary releases lined up for 2013 including Conscious Sounds (Bush Chemists), Ramon Judah, Vibration Lab, Dubmatix, Hollie Cook, Rebel MC & Adam Prescott as well as continued sell out shows both in the UK & Europe.