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Audio: World Wide Updated
The latest show for World Wide has been updated in the Archived Radio Programs section. Enjoy.
--Knockz
News: I-Wayne Responds to Bunji
 "I-WAYNE TAKES no prisoners with his music, and he is taking none regarding a recent tune recorded by Trinidadian artiste Bunji Garlin about comments he had made about calypso music in an international magazine.
I-Wayne, who is THE STAR's featured artiste for this week, said he does not know who Bunji is, and he has not made it a practice to hit out against or to promote calypso music.
"Fi tell yu the truth, I don't even know those guys, and mi no go pon stage go promote calypso or demote calypso or inna no talking bout calypso," he explained."
[ Full Story ]
News: Mr. Peppa
 "With the tune Talk on the I Rob rhythm making the rounds these days, the question most people have been asking is, just who is Mr Peppa?
The budding deejay, who has been steadily making a name for himself on the local entertainment circuit, has some tough lyrics with which the streets have been identifying.
The 25-year-old, whose real name is Arael Jahzeal Walters, is the ninth of 11 siblings. He attended Excelsior High School and grew up in the Bedward Pastures area of Papine in St Andrew."
[ Full Story ]
News: Wayne Marshall, Throw Mi Corn Riddim, Ice Cube Riddim and Anthony B
"Wayne Marshall's latest single, The Love That Makes Us One, is among the prime delicacies on the Move rhythm out of Arif Cooper's Fresh Ear label. Marshall delivers the single with urgency, and its lyrical content is commendable. It is a relevant follow-up to his recent chart-topper Make Them Come. Apart from Marshall's effort, the Move rhythm (the follow-up to Cooper's Phantom rhythm) features other interesting tracks. Among them are Move Your Body by Sultex, Don't Stop Moving by TOK, Nah Surrender by Beenie Man, The Visit by Baby Cham, and Praise The Lord by Black-er. Also featured on the rhythm are Zodiac Sign by Sanjay, Hardcore by Xsytement, Give It To Me by Vybz Kartel featuring Flava Unit, and Wine by Elephant Man."
[ Full Story ]
News: Abdel Wright gets huge endorsement form Bono
 "Jamaican singer-songwriter Abdel Wright is scheduled to release his debut album next month, the next step in his almost meteoric rise to stardom, which has been boosted by U2's Bono who has described Wright as "the most important Jamaican artiste since (Bob) Marley".
Bono's endorsement headlines a Rolling Stone magazine story on Wright's set, which the influential magazine says carries the artiste's hope of completing his "climb from orphanages, homelessness and prison to music stardom"."
[ Full Story ]
News: French Lawyer Wins Royalty Payments Case for 180 J'can Artistes
"A French lawyer who specialises in copyright issues has won more than euro1 million in royalties for 180 Jamaican artistes from two collection agencies that represent musicians in France.
News of the settlements between attorney Andre R Bertrand and ADAMI and SPEDIDAM was reported in the June 30 edition of French newspaper Le Monde.
"This sum is paid in lieu of the equitable remunerations due and payable to the Jamaicans featured for the broadcast of their recordings in France during the past several years," Le Monde reported. "Thus, the money allocated to each artiste under the settlement takes into account the number of albums and/or tracks recorded that have been exploited in France over these years.""
[ Full Story ]
News: Norris Man scores with Home
 "Reggae chanter Norris Man is enjoying a resurgence of popularity with the release of his new ballad Home And Away.
The single, which has been enjoying increased airplay and rotation in nightclubs, speaks to a woman who spurns her man for another lover. But after being used and dumped by the man, she tries to return to her spurned lover's arms but is rejected.
Home And Away appears on the Vertex Label and is the first single from an album now being recorded by Norris Man. The album will be his third and is expected to be released later this year."
[ Full Story ]
News: AJ and Free... its official!
"Yesterday, AJ and Free officially resigned their posts as the hosts "106 & Park," The circumstances surrounding their abrupt departure have not been disclosed, but insiders speculate there has been friction with upper management in recent weeks. On the live show, AJ tearfully told the audience, "I got really emotional, There's nothing like 106 & Park, its been a staple in the African American community for a long, long time. Five years strong and hopefully it will continue with whoever's in the reigns without myself and Free." AJ says he'll be opening a restaurant in Brooklyn, running a management company and, is working on a television pilot. As for free, he assured the crowd that her official web site would be re-erected soon. Rumour has it that free is back to work on her rap career, which had been dormant until she rapped on the Ying Yang Twins "Wait". AJ ended by saying that we would see them again and left us with his trademark "Love Live life"."
News: Blazer charged with murder of brother
 "Soca singer Troydon "Blazer" Cruickshank appeared in court yesterday charged with murdering his brother at the family's home in Enterprise, Chaguanas, last Saturday.
Dillon Cruickshank, 24, was shot in the head.
Blazer, 26, appeared before Chaguanas First Court Senior Magistrate Nanette Forde John, with his attorney Wayne Sturge asking that the State promptly hand over all the evidence related to the homicide investigation."
[ Full Story ]
News: Fully Loaded sound clash - take no prisoners
"FULLY LOADED ON Sunday night was not only about the performers.
The sound systems generated their own excitement for the thousands who showed up. At times it seemed as if the audience was more interested in the 'tracing' and word slinging than in the live performances.
Juggling kicked off quite early. By 11 p.m., Stars International was kicking up heat, warming things up for the constant word dropping and dub-plate flashing that the others would later take up."
[ Full Story ]
Event: Love On The River Pt. 10 *SOLD OUT*
 Only a few more days left!!!!
This post has been post dated so that it will stay at the top until this Saturday.
If you haven't experienced Love on the River yet, you are missing out. In its 10th year Love on the River has become the most anticipated boat party of the year. Tickets include a dinner and a dance. Don't be one of those people we'll be waving to on the dock as we leave. Get your tickets now!!!! Every year this is sold out so don't miss out on it this year.
Music by: Golden Child, Richard Banton and DJ Knockz (aka Big G)
Food by: Mama B's Kitchen
Click on the flyer to the right to get more info.
--Knockz
News: Elephant Man and Def Jam?
Rumour has it that Elephant man has officially been signed to Def Jam. At this point I don't have all the details but more too come soon.
Lets see how all this goes. It looks like these labels are starting to scoop up the reggae artists.
--Knockz
Audio: Reggae Vibes Radio #483
 "REGGAE VIBES is currently the only international Reggae Radio Entertainment Magazine, reaching over FIFTY MAJOR MARKETS around the World, airing over 120 times a week on over 110 radio stations all over the USA, Canada, Europe and Australia. This also includes South Africa, England, Aruba, Guam and Cyprus.
This weeks top stories in reggae, dancehall & soca music featured on 'REGGAE VIBES':
1. CROPOVER
2. I-WAYNE & SOCA MUSIC
3. SUMFEST;RICHIE SPICE;RISING STARS;LAUREL AITKEN
4. NEW RELEASES
5. TRIVIA: WHAT 12" RELEASED IN JAMAICA FIRST TO REACH THE US BILLBOARD?
6. SELECTOR'S CHOICE: REHKA 'LET ME SEE U CLAP'
Each week we compile a top ten singles chart based on sales returns from the US leading record distributors of reggae & Caribbean music.
1. WELCOME TO JAMROCK DAMIEN MARLEY GHETTO YOUTHS
2. TOO BAD BUJU BANTON LEGENDS
3. LIVELY CATION BEENIE MAN LEGENDS
4. DE TIGHT GAL DEM VYBEZ KARTEL LEGENDS
5. TUCK IN YOUR BELLY LEFT SIDE & ESCO
6. PLAY HARD FI GET ELEPHANT MAN LEGENDS
7. TELEPHONE TING KIPRICH BIG YARD
8. ROOTS REALITY BOUNTY KILLER STONE LOVE
9. TIGHT ELEPHANT MAN & ACTION K LEGENDS
10.RUN OUT PON DEM SIZZLA JAH SNOCONE
To listen to the show tune in here. (Real Player is required.)
[ Reggae Vibes Radio ]
For more info on the show and its programmer go to http://www.kulchashok.com.
--Knockz
News: Foota Hype gets 'FULLY LOADED'
 "SELECTOR FOOTA HYPE was reportedly beaten during a scuffle with security personnel at the Fully Loaded stage show held at the James Bond Beach in Oracabessa, St Mary on Sunday night.
Foota was involved in the reported bust-up after security reportedly prevented him from driving inside the venue, even though he was billed to perform at the event.
"It just start because people just a hype," stated Foota when confirming the incident yesterday."
[ Full Story ]
News: No More Sumfest for Sizzla
 "Singjay Sizzla, whose career has been dogged by legal controversies in recent months, is likely not to perform on Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest next year, the sponsors and organisers have hinted.
At a press briefing last Saturday afternoon at Montego Bay's Richmond Hill Inn, Sumfest organisers and sponsors cagily indicated, without naming anyone, that "an artiste had breached the agreed code of the Sponsors Coalition with respect to inciting violence in their lyrics".
The line was obviously a clear reference to Sizzla's scorching Dancehall Night performance last Thursday, which was peppered with repeated exhortations to "bun b.... man" and included the defiant anti-gay tirade "Bad man nah apologise to no b.... boy"."
[ Full Story ]
News: A Fully Loaded Experience
 "FULLY LOADED carried its usual temper into 2005. Known as a well-supported, fiery, sometimes volatile show, it did not miss the mark on Sunday night inside the James Bond Beach in Oracabessa, St. Mary.
From the heated selectors spinning fire-breathing dubplates against each other, to the outspoken lashings from deejay Bounty Killer, the show lived up to its reputation.
One haunting reputation that also surfaced with this was security concerns. Though the venue is huge, it was full. Two scuffles inside, one after 2 a.m. and the other two hours later, sparked small stampedes which threatened the vibe, but fans ignored them and continued partying shortly afterwards. Apart from that, and the reported clash between selector Foota Hype and security personnel, things flowed.
On the show side, St. Mary loved the package."
[ Full Story ]
News: Bow Wow and Ciara? Questions answered in new video.
 ""Can they stop please?" Bow Wow said recently with a sly grin, grousing over all the questions he's getting about his relationship with Ciara.
The two were seen holding hands backstage at the BET Awards, and recently,in Trenton, New Jersey, during the rehearsal and first show of Bow's Scream Tour IV, she was backstage holding him down.
Well, if you still have not gotten the picture, Bow and Ciara have a video for the teen rapper's next single, "Like You," in the can and ready to roll out in the next few weeks. Bow said after the clip debuts, their relationship will be obvious to everyone."
[ Full Story ]
Audio: Massive B - On The Reggae Tip - Updated
The latest show from Massive B has been updated in the Archived radio Programs section.
--Knockz
News: Lady Saw's Buzzing About
 "AFTER A BRIEF hiatus from the music business to deal with "personal matters", deejay Lady Saw admits that she is now in a 'happy place' where her career and life are concerned.
"I was kinda down, I had a situation, it was very personal and I don't want to discuss it, but I am happy now and I will be happy- happy again soon. I got sad, but I am going to make everything right again. I am going to be alright," she said.
Lady Saw's most recent hit, I've Got Your Man made its debut on the 'New Joint' segment of the BET programme '106 & Park' a few months ago and got excellent rotation on BET as well as local channels."
[ Full Story ]
News: Wanted Soca Artist Turns Himself In
"A soca artiste wanted by police in connection with the shooting death of his brother Dillon Cruickshank made himself "available" to police officers yesterday when he voluntarily walked into the Port of Spain CID.
The artiste walked into the Richmond Street CID accompanied by his manager and his attorney Wayne Sturge.
Media reports stated that the entertainer was last seen in South Trinidad but the Express, accompanied by the artiste's manager and lawyer, went to a Belmont home, a stone's throw away from the Port of Spain General Hospital, where the artiste was."
[ Full Story ]
I have a feeling the artist is Blazer as I believe his real name is Troydon Cruickshank. I'm sure we will find out in the near future.
--Knockz
News: A Talk with Gentleman
"Stage Name: Gentleman
Real Name: Tielman Otto
How did you get started in the business?:
"Reggae music was always in my family. My brother had a nice selection of reggae music. I first came to Jamaica when I was 17 and carried back dancehall records. We rented a PA system and started to play them in Germany and I started singing over the rhythm."
What challenges have you faced in the business?:
"People don't see the difference between a real musician and someone who a hustle the music."
Most memorable moment: "There are a lot of moments. I was always dreaming to perform on Sting, but is a bottle fling. Me talk too long. Me talk too much, the people did not know me yet."
Most embarrassing moment: "I don't believe in embarrassment. I have never been embarrassed in my life. That only happen when you have a lot of ego. I keep ego out of this."
Do you like the direction reggae and dancehall music is going?: "It is changing. When I listen to the radio I hear a lot of roots reggae. That is where it is coming from and that is where it is going to."
What have you been up to lately?: "Performing on the German summer festival circuit. I did Summerjam last week, with 30,000 people, and I did Solid Ace the day before that. The song Superior, the first single from the album Confidence is on the Reggae Gold 2005 album.""
[ Full Story ]
News: Reggae vs Soca Pt. 3
 "LOCAL REGGAE SINGER I-Wayne has reportedly kicked off a musical war of sorts, after he criticised soca music in a U.S. magazine.
The silky-voiced crooner, known for his fiery imagery and slangs, is quoted in the March issue of Vibe Magazine, saying that soca music was the "Devil music" among other things."
[ Full Story ]
News: The Night Sizzla Erupted
"On a night that had Lady Saw praising the Lord and roots reggae moralist I-Wayne delving into the profane, the 2005 renewal of Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest Dancehall managed to meet both the positive and negative expectations of the bumper audience that thronged the Catherine Hall grounds to partake of the entertainment on offer.
Thursday night's showcase had all the dancehall stereotypes in effect: the revealing outfits, the silencing of the backing band by the artistes for extended "talks" with the audience, the innumerable commands to "wheel" (halt to restart) and an opening half peopled mainly by the wanna-bes, the also-rans and the eminently forgettables."
[ Full Story ]
News: Akon and Sanchez Thrill at Sumfest
 "Call it a friendly contest, an unplanned rivalry in which although the combatants never faced each other, their consequent sets at Catherine Hall on Friday night set the tone for International Night 1 at Reggae Sumfest 2005. At the end of it, one emerged a new star while the other reclaimed lost glory after a long period of absence.
Senegalese-born Akon and Jamaica's own Sanchez, each in their own way, stamped their class on an International Night that weaved through a diverse landscape of musical styles."
[ Full Story ]
News: Sizzla Rules Dancehall Night
 "A dazzling Sizzla emerged the toast of Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest 2005's Dancehall Night on Thursday, stunning the appreciative audience with an incredible lyrical display.
Following superb sets by female heavyweights Macka Diamond, Lady Saw and Spice, who had the traditional male dominance of Dancehall Night under serious threat prior to the arrival of Sizzla, the 'Boboman' came, saw and conquered in a memorable 40-minute blitz."
[ Full Story ]
News: Eminem sets the news straight on recent rumours.
 "If you bought into recent reports that Eminem has decided to hang up his mic and settle into a quiet life out of the spotlight, the man himself has a message for you.
"I'm not retiring," Em told MTV News during a recent stop on his Anger Management Tour."
[ Full Story ]
Audio: Radio Dubplate
A new show has been added to the Archived Radio Programs.
Radio Dubplate airs on 105.5 in Toronto Saturday mornings at 10am EST.
To listen to this weeks show visit the Archived Radio Programs on the right.
--Knockz
News: Eldimire wins Turbulence Talent Search
"LAST MONTH, THE STAR artiste for June, Turbulence, held a talent competition as part of his activities.
The event, which was held at the Aquarius Record Shop in Half- Way Tree, saw approximately 25 contestants turning out in their bid to win the first place prize of a once in a life time opportunity to record with fast rising deejay, Turbulence.
The winner, Elexcian Eldimire, whose stage name is 'Eldimire', says he was overjoyed with winning."
[ Full Story ]
--Knockz
News: Welcome to Jamrock is reality, says Junior Gong
"Damian 'Junior Gong' Marley has shrugged off criticism that his latest single, Welcome To Jamrock, gives a false and unflattering image of Jamaica, arguing that the recording was inspired by what he saw happening here.
"The truth is an offence, but not a sin," quipped Marley in an interview with Splash on Wednesday."
[ Full Story ]
--Knockz
News: Vintage stars sparkle at Sumfest
 "ALTON ELLIS turned in a command performance on Wednesday 'Rockers Night' of Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest 2005, narrowly eclipsing a rampaging performance by DJs Charlie Chaplain and Josey Wales.
Taking centrestage at 2:10 a.m. the dapper Ellis, exquisitely clad in black and white, only scratched the surface of his awesome reservoir of hits, but his velvet, smooth voice on songs such as Willow Tree, Breaking Up and Muriel had the fans at Pier 1 in Montego Bay screaming and begging for more."
[ Full Story ]
--Knockz
News: Gentleman out of Germany *FULL STORY*
 "SOMEWHERE BETWEEN GERMANY and Jamaica, somewhere between the early 1990s, Gentleman emerged from the cocoon of Tielman Otto, complete with fluent Jamaican speech and rhythm in his bones.
Tillmann Otto came to Jamaica from the city of Cologne looking for the roots of the records that his big brother played in Germany and left with the new sound of dancehall, but with the enduring roots attitude, which he maintains to this day.
And it is in this mode that he delivers Superior, which is on the Reggae Gold 2005 album, the 13th in the annual series from VP Records. It is the second single from his third album, Confidence."
[ Full Story ]
Gentleman is an artist out of Germany that will go VERY far in the business. I remember when I first heard him I was in SHOCK! Great songs great lyrics nice flow, just make sure you listen out for him.
--Knockz
Update: Here is part two of the story.
[ Gentleman Stung at Sting ]
Update: And the final part to the story.
[ Gentleman honoured with 'Reggae Gold' ]
Audio: Mr Sumpter - You Can Call Me
 Quoted from the website:
""As a result negative opinions of older traditional and younger misled people that knew of his talent began to arise. Such as, "Why don't you sing country", his reply "I can"; "I don't like that type of music", his reply "I love it"; "A white guy can't make it singing r&b", his acclaim "I will!"."
This track sounds smooth. Give it a listen and see for yourself. You can find out more info about Mr Sumpter at www.DTRRecords.com.
[ Listen To "Mr Sumpter - You Can Call Me" ]
--Knockz
Audio: World Wide Updated
World Wide with Court Jester and Chief has been updated in the Archived Radio Programs section.
--Knockz
News: Leftside and Esco getting Heat.
 "From yu know yu bellly no bang,
And yu know seh yu look good inna yu thong..."
Those words from the Leftside and Esco track Tuck In Yuh Belly evoke war cries from big bellied women.
The tune, produced on their 'throwback giggy' rhythm, squarely tackles the woman with the waistline bulge, challenging her to lose the 'bang' so she can 'look good in her thong' and wear other summer clothes.
Leftside and Esco say it is all in good fun, but some women are not amused. Others have taken it lightly, while a few have actually taken more pride in the ripples around the waistline."
[ Read The Full Story ]
--Knockz
News: UK Musician Borrows Bob Marley's Style
"THE SUN Newspaper, U.K. Edition calls it 'bizarre'. Singer Robbie Williams is reported to have recorded an album that will have a predominant Bob Marley sound.
"Robbie Williams has a shock for his legions of fans. His massive comeback album, out in October, will have a Bob Marley influenced reggae sound," an article in The Sun newspaper said. No further information about his latest album is yet available."
[ Full Story ]
--Knockz
News: Irie Jamboree in New York
"Top reggae acts Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley, Beenie Man and Sizzla are confirmed performers for the third annual Irie Jamboree concert set to take place at Roy Wilkins Park, Queens, New York on Sunday, September 4, the promoters have said."
[ Full Story ]
--Knockz
Audio: SUPERHEAD!!!
 Ok, I should have posted this a while ago but I totally forgot about it. On Hot 97's Miss Jones in the Morning, Miss Jones interviewd Karrine Steffans aka SUPERHEAD! If you don't know who Superhead is she is somebody that has recently released a book that describes all her intimate moments with various celebrities in the entertainment business.
Lots of drama and jokes. This is definately worth a listen.
[ Listen to the entire interview ]
--Knockz
New Feature Added!
I have added a new SEARCH feature to the site on the left. This will help you to locate the information you want as fast as possible. It actually works really well on the site and results are more current than Google or Yahoo. Enjoy.
--Knockz
New Section Added!
A new section has been added to the site called "Archived Radio Programs". This section will be updated weekly with recordings of shows that I listen to frequently during the week. We currently have On the Reggae Tip, World Wide and Soca Therapy on there but there are a few more I will be adding in the next including Radio Dubplate and Morning Ride. This is my way of listening to the shows I want to hear when I want to hear them.
You can access the section in the Navigation section on the right hand side.
--Knockz
Audio: The Queen of the Pack is BACK!!!
 I remember reading on DancehallReggae.com sometime in the last few months a thread about the whereabouts of Patra and where she is at now. Well she is back. She has a new site out and some new singles being released that will be on the new up and coming album which is scheduled to be released this year.
One thing I personally would love to see is a few combination tunes. Maybe a PATRA AND SHABBA combo for the new album to bring back two wicked artists. Hmmm..... Let me see if anyones listening.
FROM THE PATRA JOURNAL: "Hello everyone! I am so happy to be back. I am in Jamaica now finishing up my new album and hope you all will like it. I will hopefully be coming to a town near you soon. I will keep in touch and hope to see you soon. Come back and visit my website PATRAWORLD.COM for more information on my tours and apperances, interviews, and my latest releases! And don't forget that Patra is feeling "irie" 1,2."
So things definately happening soon.
Here are some samples of a couple singles off the new album.
[ Listen to "Patra - Man Dem Thrilla" ]
[ Listen to "Patra - Top of the World" ]
MAKE SURE you visit her new site at www.PatraWorld.com. Find out more info on Patra and one of my favorite parts of the site is the music videos. The older videos bring back some memories. Yuh remember Queen of the Pack?
--Knockz
News: Lady Saw's birthday bash
"AT 36, LADY Saw can count her blessings in the music arena.
In the fickle dancehall world, where she has made both enemies and friends, the friends showed their support for her with a whopping turnout for her birthday party on Sunday night.
Last year, she took it inside the Asylum Nightclub in St. Andrew, but this time she took it to the beach. A sea of supporters turned up to celebrate with her, packing into every inch of the Reggae Beach, just outside of Ocho Rios in St Ann.
The boos and claps for the show were not many, but they were all concentrated towards the early segments. They reserved it for, and gave it to acts like LA Lewis, Christus, Hot Ice among others after their first few syllables. Those aside, however, they tolerated everyone else."
[ Full Story ]
--Knockz
News: J'can bomber was on terror watchlist
 "Questions intensified yesterday over the revelation that one of the suspected London suicide bombers was investigated last year by MI5, Britain's domestic intelligence service, and that US intelligence had warned Britain that Jamaican-born Germaine Lindsay, 19, was on a terror watchlist, but MI5 failed to monitor him.
MI5 agents reportedly determined that Mohammad Sidique Khan was not a threat to national security and decided against putting him under surveillance after checking him out in connection with an alleged plot to blow up a truck bomb in London."
[ Full Story ]
--Knockz
News: Sumfest '05 off to rocking start
"FOR PARTICIPANTS, it was fun and frolic galore as after soaking up the early afternoon pleasures of the scenic white sand beach, they were treated to music from sound systems such as Code Red, Soul Faith Hi Fi and Soul 2 Soul. There was also riveting live band music from the Ocho Rios based PACE band.
HAPPY TO BE SPARED
"We are happy that the hurricane did not affect us as we were quite worried two days ago," said Johnny Gourzong, executive director of Summerfest Productions, the promoters of the annual music festival. "We are hopeful that we will have good weather for the remainder of the festival."
With DJ Squeeze (Mega Jamz) and Arif Cooper (Fame FM) manning the turntables during the early segment, it was like a journey through Jamaica's music as patrons were treated to a wonderful mix of ska, rocksteady, roots rock and hardcore reggae.
In one of the hardcore reggae segments, several florescent bulbs fell from the roof of the main building as the drum and bass in the rhythms engulfed the beach.
Shortly after 8:00 p.m., the sound systems made way for the PACE band, which was positioned on an exquisitely decorated stage mounted in the sand close to the main building."
[ Full Story ]
--Knockz
Audio: Reggae Vibes Radio #482
"REGGAE VIBES is currently the only international Reggae Radio Entertainment Magazine, reaching over FIFTY MAJOR MARKETS around the World, airing over 120 times a week on over 110 radio stations all over the USA, Canada, Europe and Australia. This also includes South Africa, England, Aruba, Guam and Cyprus.
This weeks top stories in reggae, dancehall & soca music featured on 'REGGAE VIBES':
1. FRANCE HAS $1 MILLION EUROS TO PAY OUT TO JAMAICAN ARTISTS
2. MAX ROMEO & WINSTON MCANUFF WIN COURT CASE
3. CARIBANA; REGGAE ON THE RIVER; VERMONT ROOTS REGGAE FEST
4. NEW RELEASES
5. TRIVIA: WHAT WAS THE FIRST 12" RELEASED IN JAMAICA?
6. SELECTOR'S CHOICE: TAXIK 'MUZIK'
Each week we compile a top ten singles chart based on sales returns from the US leading record distributors of reggae & Caribbean music.
1. TELEPHONE TING KIPRICH BIG YARD
2. WELCOME TO JAMROCK DAMIEN MARLEY GHETTO YOUTHS
3. AS A MAN ASSASSIN STUDIO 2000
4. FOOTPRINTS TOK DON CORELEON
5. WILLIE BOUNCE ELEPHANT MAN Q45
6. FATHER ELEPHANT ELEPHANT MAN BLACK CHINEY
7. RUN OUT PON DEM SIZZLA JAH SNOCONE
8. YOUTHS A SO COLD RICHIE SPICE MASSIVE B
9. LAVA GROUND I WAYNE LOYAL SOLDIERS
10.ROOTS REALITY BOUNTY KILLER STONE LOVE
To listen to the show tune in here. (Real Player is required.)
[ Reggae Vibes Radio ]
For more info on the show and its programmer go to http://www.kulchashok.com.
--Knockz
News: P Diddy? Loon? Gay? WOW!
"Ny radio gossip queen Wendy Williams has just released a compilation album, and now says she's focusing on rebuilding her reputation. Williams, who lost her job the first time around after accusing Sean "P. Diddy" Combs of being gay says she now has the proof she always wanted. Williams alleges that she has a sex tape of Combs having anal sex with rapper Loon."Just wait 'til this hits the Internet!" Williams exclaimed. Neither Sean "P. Diddy" Combs nor Loon have yet to issue a statement."
--Knockz
News: Jermaine vs Chris Rock
"Jermaine Dupri takes a shot at Chris Rock in the new King magazine for making fun of his relationship with girlfriend Janet Jackson. "Chris Rock probably ain't married to the person he wants to be married to and when he sees me, he's like, 'Damn! How? Why?'" Dupri says in the current issue. "It's like you end up dating someone that people wanted to date their whole life, so people are crushed by it.""
--Knockz
News: Tigger? Gay?
 "In response to allegations revealed when groupie-turned-author Karrine "Superhead" Steffans visited a New York radio station, radio personality Tigger has released an exclusive statement to AllHipHop.com, denying rumors of homosexuality. After releasing her tell-all book "Confessions of a Video Vixen," which exposes sexual affairs between her and numerous hip-hop artists, actors and athletes, Steffans has literally turned the entertainment industry upside down with her tales of infidelity. In an R. Kelly "Trapped in the Closet" moment during a recent interview with Hot 97 personality Miss Jones, details of an alleged sexual tryst involving Superhead, Tigger, and another man were disclosed while Steffans (whos now dating Bill Maher) was discussing her relationship with hip-hop pioneer Kool G. Rap. Hoping to do severe rumor control, Tigger has refuted the story."I am not gay. I have never been involved with any homosexual activities," Tigger told AllHipHop.com . "I wanna thank all those who have shown support through this.""
--Knockz
News: Eminem Retiring?
 "Eminem, is reportedly hanging up the microphone and Encore will be his last release. Insiders say the rapper has been planning on retiring to concentrate on production and other ventures. Eminem's manager Paul Rosenberg says he was surprised no one caught on to the possibility of Em retiring, due to numerous clues on the Encore album. An insider also stated that Eminem has grown weary of the spotlight and was struggling with writing as "Eminem.""
--Knockz
News: Strict rules for Guinness Undisputed DJ contest
"SHANTIA DRUMMOND, the sole female entrant, was a runaway winner of $5000 and a place in the next round of the Guinness Undisputed DJ Champion competition on Thursday night.
She topped four other entrants at the Asylum Nightclub, New Kingston, in the first of 140 such parties slated for July, August and September to move on to the next round of the contest, which is open to amateur deejays only."
[ Read the full story here ]
--Knockz
News: Problems galore at Soca for Summer
 "A host of problems plagued the Soca for Summer concert, despite organisers’ best efforts on Saturday night.
From technical difficulties, to time, scuffles and limited police presence, the concert that featured some of the country’s best talent seemed blighted in its first fledging year, and ended around 5 am.
This effort of Terrin “TC” Callender, Trini Bashment and other organisers had the potential to be a great show, but came in a week that featured both a bombing in Port-of-Spain and Hurricane Emily.
This may have negatively affected some performers’ ability and willingness to attend the show, but did not seem to do much damage to ticket sales, judging by the turnout.
In weeks leading up to the show, it was rumoured that Wyclef Jean would fly in for the soca bash, but that was not the case. There was also said to be an MTV camera crew present.
Twice during the show, the police had to be called over the microphone to the VIP Bar and the VIP entrance to quell the rising tide of anger in the crowd, and stormers.
Allegations of counterfeit tickets left some patrons standing outside, and ubiquitous scalpers smiling.
Some who claimed to have valid tickets, which ranged from $120 upwards, did not get in.
This led to the crowd outside trying to rush the VIP gate.
The police did not seem to get there fast enough, and were not many in number, but luckily major violence was avoided.
Some artistes scheduled to perform did not get their time on-stage.
Road March champion Shurwayne Winchester, who was said to have flown in from New York just for this show, performed Dead or Alive to a crowd that was surprisingly still alive.
Winchester kept having to look over his shoulder like a fugitive while on-stage, as he kept getting cues to wrap up his set.
Bunji Garlin and the Asylum band were the longest performers, as their set featured several hits and quite a few guest artistes.
In false military dress, Garlin had the crowd frenzied with a great performance. He, along with other artistes, also lambasted singer I-Wayne for allegedly saying that soca was “devil music.”
The technical difficulties were at their worst for Garlin and his crew, however, as the sound system was mercurial and the Advance Dynamics boom camera kept buzzing dangerously close to performers’ heads.
Garlin asked the operator to be careful and managed to dodge it, but Scarface was not so fortunate. He got the “boom” straight to the head, but kept performing nonetheless, and did not seem injured.
Faye Ann Lyons, in a skin-tight black outfit and heels, even said to operators: “I don’t want to fall off the stage.”
It was evident that stage managers lost track of time, and as a result of this most of the acts after Garlin, which included KMC, Machel Montano and Winchester, were all hurried. "
--Knockz
News: The music business is changing.
"Artistes like Beenie Man have to sign a declaration of not using discriminatory lyrics during performances in order to get a work permit for Canada."
[ Full Article ]
I wonder how many artists are not going to sign this and therefore will not be coming to Canada again.
--Knockz
News: Royalties for Reggae
"CLOSE TO 200 of Jamaica's reggae artistes are tipped to receive over 1,000,000 Euros (approximately $74,000,000) in royalty payments for their recordings that have been aired in France in the past 12 years."
[ Full Article ]
--Knockz
Review: TOK - Unknown Language
 "The tradition continues, with succeeding generations producing astounding results. There are significant parallels between TOK, as a dancehall singing group, and many of the singing groups that emerged in the embryonic stage of the evolution of reggae music."
[ Read the full review of the new album ]
--Knockz
Audio: Reggae vs. Soca Round 2
Listen to an interview with Bunji that was done on World Wide on 89.5 in toronto with Court Jester. Here his view from the man himself!
[ Listen to the interview here ]
Brought to you by CourtJesterOnline.com.
--Knockz
Video: Jah Mason Live in Bagnols sur Ceze (France)
Awsome live video of Jah Mason live including an interview. Enjoy.
Brought to you by www.reggaefrance.com.
[ View the video here ]
--Knockz
Video: Truth and Rights Medley
HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT New Riddim brought to you by Massive B.
[ View the Video Here ]
--Knockz
News: Snipes in trouble.
 "South Africa has declared actor Wesley Snipes an undesirable person after the Hollywood star was found traveling on a forged South African passport."
[ Read the fully story here ]
All that money you think that something as simple as a passport would not even be an issue for him. The only thing I could think of is that he didn't even know it was fake.
--Knockz
News: Beyonce being sued
 "Beyoncé is facing a lawsuit over her song "Baby Boy." A Minneapolis singer/songwriter by the name of Jennifer Armour claims in a suit filed Tuesday in Houston that the song's lyrics and musical hook were stolen from her song "Got a Little Bit of Love for You," which she says made its way into Beyoncé's hands when Armour shopped the track around in March 2003. A hearing in the copyright-infringement suit has been scheduled for October 28. .."
You think this would have been taken care of before they released the track.
--Knockz
News: Slingshot Riddim
"The Slingshot rhythm has catapulted its way in the dancehall arena with a hit-laden cast which features a virtual who's who drawn from the current crop of stars. Adding some spice to the mix is some up-and-coming acts who strut their stuff with confidence.
The Slingshot rhythm was produced by Daniel 'Blaxx' Lewis and the singles are being distributed by In the Streetz on the Blaxx label. The Blaxx label is known for hit projects such as the Egyptian, Blackout and Middle East rhythms.
Privately by Beenie Man; Fresh by Sean Paul and Looga Man; Every Time by Tami Chynn; Whining Queen by Elephant Man; Feature by Fahrenheit and Bad Luck; Nah Tell Nobody by Vybz Kartel; The One by TOK; Eternal Love by Fantan Mojah; Real Life Dreams by Czar; Ready Fi Dead by Vybz Kartel; Want War by Movado; Domestic Violence by Macka Diamond; We Have It by Predator; Tell by Ce'Cile; Haunted by Frisco Kid; Set The Ting by Lexxus; and Big Woman by Buccaneer are among the tracks on the Slingshot rhythm. The various artistes compilation disc featuring tracks from the Slingshot rhythm was released earlier this week by London's Greensleeves Records via its Rhythm Album series."
--Knockz
News: First Prize Riddim
"Threat, Energy, Full Moon, and Career are among the rhythm projects which have scored for the production duo behind the First Name label, Garfield Hamilton and Troy Mc Lean. The First Prize rhythm is their latest project and the singles on the beat have been released via In the Streetz Distribution. Assassin's Break You Down; Money by Elephant Man; Thank You by Rik Rok; Can't Believe by Voise Mail; Look Good by Blacker; and Jah Lead The Way by Wayne Marshall are among the bright sparks on the First Prize. Other tracks include We Give The Girls by Red Square; Attack by Red Square; Now Mi She by Spragga Benz; That's True by Capleton featuring Ras Myrdok; Make U Dance by Red Rat; Cash or Card by Hawkeye; Things You Do by Mr Vegas; Goodie Goodie by Ce'Cile; Tonight by TOK; Keep Hustling by Shane-O; Psychie by Macka Diamond; and Beauty Queen by Lady Saw."
--Knockz
News: Timeless Riddim released on Goofy's Young Blood label.
"Recording artiste-turned-producer Chad 'Goofy' Simpson, who scored on the production end with rhythms such as Ants Nest, Soul Food and Gideon, is back with the Timeless rhythm on the Young Blood label. The Timeless rhythm which is being distributed by All Access Entertainment in Central Plaza, Kingston, features Count Your Blessings by cultural messenger Mikey General; Stop The Looting by Singing Melody; Let The Reason Be Love by Luciano; I Sit And Wonder by Goofy; When You Say You Love Me by Goofy and Luciano; Long Live The King by Terry Ganzie; and Kirk Davis with Only Time."
--Knockz
News: Max Romeo and Winston McAnuff win major court battle in France.
"Two Jamaican recording artistes, Max Romeo and Winston McAnuff, and producer have won a major court battle in France against the French record company Culture Press, for manufacturing their products without their consent. The trio will receive between them over J$10m."
[ Read the fully story ]
--Knockz
News: Fabolous
 This is a good article on Fabolous. Worth the read to get to know more about the artist.
"In the stratified, turf-conscious world of hip-hop, it's rare that an artiste from one specific locale can successfully embody a multitude of styles without coming off as a mere opportunist.
But Fabolous, born John Jackson in Brooklyn, NY (right outside the rap genre's Bronx epicentre) has by now proven himself to be not just your regular hip-hop artiste. Though the young rapper represents Brooklyn and is no doubt representative of the East Coast rap style, he also happens to embody a large dose of the "bling, bling" mentality often associated with the Dirty South style as well as the "gangsta" mentality associated with the West Coast - the makings of a true crossover artiste."
[ Read the Full Article ]
--Knockz
News: Sean Pauls New Album
 "Almost three years to the date of the release of his last album Dutty Rock, deejay Sean Paul is ready to release his brand new album The Trinity. The set is due on September 27. Already, the first single We Be Burning is riding the Billboard R&B Hip Hop Singles & Tracks chart.
Dutty Rock which landed on multiple charts around the globe sold more than six million copies. It yielded four Billboard Hot 100 Top 20 hits. Those singles were Gimmie the Light, Get Busy, Like Glue and I'm Still In Love With You featuring Sasha."
I have a feeling this album is going to do very very very well.
--Knockz
News: Ying Yang Twins @ Fully Loaded 2005
 "Eve, Wyclef Jean, Treach from Naughty by Nature, Ashanti, Ja Rule, DMX, Doug E Fresh, Drag On, Pepa from Salt-N-Pepa, Cam' Ron & the Diplomats and Cassidy have all hit the Fully Loaded stage over the years. Now the nine year-old event will head to the James Bond Beach in Oracabessa, St Mary for another fun-filled event on Sunday July 24.
The Solid Agency promoted event will feature headliners, hip hop's crazy duo, the brother outfit called the Ying Yang Twins. The Ying Yang Twins will share stage with some of dancehall's biggest names. They include Bounty Killer, Bling Dawg, Voise Mail, Wayne Marshall, and Leftside and Esco. Pras Michael from the Fugees will host Fully Loaded alongside sound system selector and radio jock Jabba from New York's Hot 97 FM."
[ Read the fully story ]
--Knockz
News: Michael Jackson recuperating in Bahrain
Want to know what a star does to get things back together after a long pedophilia trial?
[ Link to full story ]
-Knockz
News: Lauryn Hill Returns to the Limelight
"Lauryn Hill's long freeze-out of the public is beginning to thaw. Hill, whose 1998 solo debut The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill sold millions and won her a record five Grammys, has kept a low profile since.
But in the new issue of Trace magazine - her first interview in years - Hill discusses her self-imposed exile, the Fugees and her future.
"If I make music now, it will only be to provide information to my own children," says Hill, who has four children, in the issue on newsstands July 14. "If other people benefit from it, then so be it."
Hill has continued making music - and her long-awaited follow-up to Miseducation is upcoming. Along with Wyclef Jean and Pras, Hill and her old Fugees mates have been reuniting recently for sporadic concerts, including a surprise performance at the BET Awards."
[ Link to the full story ]
I can't wait!
--Knockz
News: Fantan Mojah Rocks Italy
 "Fantan Mojah has emerged as one of the biggest surprises at the massive two-week-long Rototom Sunsplash festival 2005, being staged in Osoppo, just outside Venice, Italy, despite the presence of numerous international reggae and world music stars.
Mojah's brilliant performance last Monday night is being hailed as one of the highlights of the event so far.
Appearing for the first time in front of a crowd of some 70,000 at the festival, Mojah rocked the venue with his numerous hits including Hungry and Hail The King."
[ Link to the full story ]
--Knockz
News: "I am now taking my props" - Shaggy
 "Shaggy is looking to conquer familiar territory with his new single Wild 2 Nite. The song is a preview to his upcoming album Clothes Drop (Geffen Records) which has been earmarked for a late summer release. The song was produced by Shaun 'Sting' Pizzonia and Armando Colon.
Shaggy is quite upbeat about the song, which features an appearance from G-Unit/Interscope recording artiste, Jamaican-born singer Olivia."
[ Read the full article here ]
Shaggy has done nuff for reggae music and some people still don't want to give him the respect.
--Knockz
News: No-Shows At Reggae Fest
 WHAT HAPPENED AT Reggae Carifest in New York?
Reports from the United States claim that several of Jamaica's leading acts who were scheduled for the annual stage show were missing this past Sunday, leaving some fans fuming.
The no-shows even made it to the pages of the New York Times newspaper, with the headline : "A Day of Roots, Dancehall and No-Shows."
According to the reports, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man, and TOK were not present at the event held at the Randall's Island Park in Manhattan. Subsequent checks by THE STAR revealed that the group TOK was not even billed for the event, even though patrons there expected them to perform.
Vybz Kartel, who was actually at the venue, kicked off with the promoters, it is said, and then refused to work.
One of the producers of the show, Junior Burton, told THE STAR that a combination of contract breaches and unavoidable circumstances resulted in the no-shows of the dancehall heavyweights.
"Bounty Killer was cancelled because of the gays," he stated.
This was in apparent reference tothe show's sponsorship by Guinness. Here in Jamaica, Guinness, under the Red Stripe umbrella, declared that they would not be sponsoring any event headlined by Bounty Killer because of their commitment to the code of conduct laid out by the coalition of corporate sponsors.
Sponsorship arrangement
Last week Thursday, THE STAR reported that his appearance at Reggae Carifest was in doubt due to the sponsorship arrangement. Up to press time yesterday, Bounty Killer could not be reached for comment on the issue.
Also according to Junior Burton, Beenie Man cancelled his appearance due to uncertainty about the weather, since at the time news had surfaced that Hurricane Dennis would hit Jamaica.
"TOK were never advertised or booked for this show; people just wanted to see them there," stated Burton, about the dancehall quartet.
Kartel, he said, decided not to work when time ran out and he realised he would have to share his time with DJ Merciless.
"Vybz Kartel refused to go on stage after arriving there," stated Burton. "We were running out of time, and we had Capleton left to work, so his band was there. This band would have to back Kartel, and it turned out that he would have to share the time with Merciless, so he refused and left."
However, according to Burton, Elephant Man broke his contract.
"Elephant Man broke his contract with us because he took two other dates in New York," Burton said. In fairness to him, he added, Elephant Man made them aware a few days before the show that he would be unavailable.
"We knew like four days before the show, so we had to go on the radio to let people know he would not be there."
[ Read the rest of the story here ]
--Knockz
Audio: Reggae Vibes Radio #481
"REGGAE VIBES is currently the only international Reggae Radio Entertainment Magazine, reaching over FIFTY MAJOR MARKETS around the World, airing over 120 times a week on over 110 radio stations all over the USA, Canada, Europe and Australia. This also includes South Africa, England, Aruba, Guam and Cyprus.
This weeks top stories in reggae, dancehall & soca music featured on 'REGGAE VIBES':
1. CABLE & WIRELESS INVESTS IN CARIBBEAN MUSIC
2. SEAN PAUL
3. ST VINCENT CARNIVAL; ANTIGUA CARNIVAL, CROPOVER & MORE CARNIVALS
4. NEW RELEASES
5. TRIVIA: WHO WERE THE FIRST TO REMIX TRACKS?
6. SELECTOR'S CHOICE: DERRICK PARKER 'BUSS MI APPEAL'
Each week we compile a top ten singles chart based on sales returns from the US leading record distributors of reggae & Caribbean music.
1. WELCOME TO JAMROCK DAMIEN MARLEY GHETTO YOUTHS
2. MUST GET A BEATING PETER TOSN/BUJU BANTON ROCKY GIBBS
3. NOTORIOUS TURBULENCE THC MUSIK
4. TELEPHONE TING KIPRICH BIG YARD
5. FOOTPRINTS TOK DON CORELEON
6. CN'T SATISFY HER I WAYNE LOYAL SOLDIERS
7. RASTAFARI IS THE RULER FATAN MOJAH/MR FLASH LION VIBES
8. RUN OUT PON DEM SIZZLA JAH SNOCONE
9. WE NEED LOVE RICHIE SPICE STONE LOVE
10.BE STRONG SIZZLA DON CORELEON
To listen to the show tune in here. (Real Player is required.)
[ Reggae Vibes Radio ]
For more info on the show and its programmer go to http://www.kulchashok.com.
--Knockz
News: Shabba Ranks CYAAN DUN!
 Just the otherday I was wondering what happenned to Shabba. One of the top DJ's of all time and he just dissapear. Well I ran accross this article in Jamaica Sunrise and it only showed me that Shabba cyaan dun!!
"Shabba Ranks opened up dialogue on radio last Thursday when he joined IRIE-Jam hosts to promote a concert he signed that day to perform an IRIE Jamboree. As always, Ranks took the opportunity to vent about various warts. He slammed pirates who he did not name but described them as parasites, bandits and with other unappealing terms. Ah 160 record me mek. And dem no pay mi fi 140 til now. Ranks seemed to control the interview process and reeled off damnations against unnamed sources he said he said tried to keep him down. The loveable, gravel-throated achiever said he has not collected royalties for much of his effort. Ranks did say that when he gets his publishing statements he becomes aware that his music is being played in Iraq and other faraway places. He blasted retailers who he said he asked to give him $5 of the $15 they charge consumers. Your stuff dont sell, is what he said they all tell him. But anyone traveling this planet knows that Ranks is still the ruling deejay on the dancehall circuit. His recordings are a constant on African, European and USA radio. While a few others may have surpassed his pioneering acts, Ranks remains the first deejay to nab a Grammy, and the one to pave the path to mainstream success for many others. I smile when Shaggy sells, I am happy when I see Beenie on TV and bwoy, me jus love Vybz Cartel... Shabba generously doled out kudos to his colleagues. He also pleaded a case for ghetto people. He eloquently steered the show past niche appeal. Ranks along with Barrington Levy, Luciano, Freddy McGregor, Richie Stephens, Tanya Stephens, Frankie Paul, Cobra and others will meet inside Roy Wilkins Park in Queens next Sunday. By the way, another quotable moment found Ranks graciously thanking his fans saying Bob Marley never got to see how people love him...but if I die tonight...I know I have seen the love. Shabba Ranks cyan dun. "
If Shabba made a serious comeback I feel he would run things once again.
--Knockz
News: Explosion in Port of Spain, Trinidad
This afternoon an explosion was set off in Port of Spain Trinidad. The latest I've heard is that it was a couple grenades in a bin sitting in front of a jewellery store on Frederick St.
More up to the minute details can be found [HERE].
So far 14 people injured and various other bomb threats have been reported.
--Knockz
Update: See TV6 news coverage [HERE].
Update: More news [HERE].
News: Black Kat wins Canadian World Clash!!!
I was there and all I have to say was this was an amaizing experience. I didn't get home until about 6am the next morning and everyone in the venue had a good time.
Here's a quick summary as to how it went.
Round 1: Mighty Crown LEVELLED the place and they took the round. No elimination.
Round 2: Mighty Crown LEVELLED the place and they took the round. One Love gone.
Round 3: Mighty Crown LEVELLED the place but somehow Black Kat got the round. Bass Odessey and Lexxus Supreme gone.
Round 4: Mighty Crown FLOP and Black Kat LEVELLED the place and took the round. Dessert Storm gone due to points.
Round 5: Dub Fi Dub - Black Kat took it easily.
Personal Notes:
One Love is on a different level. They would dominate a cultural clash but I don't think they fit into this type of clash.
Dessert Storm in my opinion wasn't that great. I'm not sure how they made it that far but big up the canadian sound still.
Lexxus Supreme I enjoyed. The MC however wasn't really hype enought, but 2nd round to me was really really good. They got some big forwards in that round and should not have been eliminated.
Mighty Crown should have had this dance easily from the first 3 rounds. They had the place week from beginning to end of their first 3 rounds. Perfect speach and execution. They really really messed up in the 4th round when they tried to come with their hip hop dubs.
Black Kat is was smart selecta. He knew he would cruise through the first few rounds and by the third round he pointed out to the audience that if they gave the 3rd round to Mighty Crown the dance would be done and there would be no dub fi dub. I feel this made the place vote him to win instead of MC in that round. The next two rounds he won easily and honestly. But it was one of the smartest things he did all night. Nobody can take him in dub fi dub.
Bass Odessey I think was really good. Worm represented instead of Squingy and the whole night all the sounds were using that as their argument. About how Worm can't come close to Squingy and how they disrespected toronto for not sending Squingy. Worm has skills!!! And I have a new respect for him after that night. Just look out for him in the future. Squingy can't be around forever. I also feel they got eliminated too early. Probably because the Toronto croud wanted Squingy and Mark. Oh Well.
Of course these are my own thoughts and not everyone may agree. But it was a good clash still and thats what everyone will agree on.
Hopefully the audio will be out soon and I'm going to buy the video when it comes out so I have my own memories on video.
For a more detailed rundown check [ HERE ]. Lots to read through on this though.
--Knockz
Audio: Classic Clash - Body Guard vs Stone Love (1994)
I just thought I would share this audio with you. From the Classic Sound Clash Vault I bring to you Body Guard (Linx) vs Stone Love (Slaughter).
Enjoy!
[ Body Guard vs Stone Love (1994) ]
--Knockz
Audio: Massive B - On The Reggae Tip
I don't live in NY and I always hear how good Hot 97.1 FM is in NY. I don't know why they don't stream the station over the net. Its almost a requirement now that a radio station does that. It does nothing but good things for the station.
Anyways, one of the shows I was always interested in was Massive B's On the Reggae Tip which aired sunday nights at 10pm. Well guess what... they archive the shows on the net, so now I have a way to listen to it.
If only I could get Kayslay, Clue, Flex, Green Lantern, .... de whole station. They should be streaming it!!!!!!
Well at least we can enjoy the Massive B shows for now.
[ Massive B - On The Reggae Tip Archive ]
--Knockz
News: R. Kelly Trial Pushed Back To Fall
Can you believe this case has been going on for 3 years now. Not even the comedians are making jokes about it anymore. No matter what comes of this he's still releasing hit music.
[ Full Article ]
--Knockz
News: Mistrial Declared in Biggie Case
 The wrongful-death case of Notorious B.I.G. was declared a mistrial by a federal judge on Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Florence-Marie Cooper believed that the Los Angeles Police Department had withheld key evidence in the case. "I've labored with pain and sweat just to find what happened to my son," said the late rapper's mom, Voletta Wallace, at a press conference Thursday. Biggie's family plans to refile the suit.
[ Full Article ]
--Knockz
Terror attacks on London's transport network
This morning there were a number of terrorist attacks in london. Sad news indeed that this is still a big threat. I just feel like I should let everyone know whats going on. For the full article you can look [ Here ]. --Knockz
Event: World Clash Canada
 This weekend is World Clash Canada. I will hopefully be there with my camera taking a lot of pictures. Never know who I may meet up with or see at this event. This is undoubtably the biggest clash Canada has ever seen. And its being held in a huge venue. I hope everyone comes out in peace and nobody decides to ruin it for all of us.
BLACK KAT
MIGHTY CROWN
ONE LOVE
BASS ODYSSEY
DESERT STORM
LEXXUS SUPREME
Can you tell I'm excited. I've always been a huge Bass Odyssey fan. Mark is one of the best DJ's I've ever seen work. Squingy is a wicked MC. So I will be there chearing dem on. However I will also still back the sound that is playing the best. So if its not BO's night then thats how it goes sometime.
--Knockz
PS... more they likely you will hear the sounds live on ReggaeMania on friday night or on Radio Dubplate saturday morning. So tune into those shows to get the pre clash hype!!!
Video: Cecile - Bare As She Dare
 Another reggae video to check out... Make sure you logon and check out Cecile's website at www.cecileflava.com.
[ Cecile - Bare As She Dare ]
Enjoy!!!
--Knockz
Audio: Mr Macho
 New audio sent to me from Mr. Macho. I'm really feeling the track called Another Night. As for wire waist at first I didn't take it on... but after a few listen's the chorus started to grow on me a bit. However I'm not sure if its reggae or soca. It seems to be a mix of the two but its a bit confusing. Check them out and let me know what you think. --Knockz
Audio: Mighty Crown vs Blunt Posse (2005/07/03)
 The clash is now over. Lots of controversy in this one. Up to now I don't think there was a clear winner decided but thats how things seem to go nowadays. From what people are saying is that Blunt clearly won this one but Mighty Crown some how get away with it. And there were various other things that happened in the dance that caused problems.
I have the audio here for those of you that want to hear it. But here's the thing. The audio quality is not the greatest and the end gets cut off right before the dub fi dub. If none of that bothers you and you just want to hear the clash then enjoy. Otherwise I will try to get a better quality version of this as soon as possible. Hopefully in the next few days.
[ Might Crown vs Blunt Posse - No Retreat No Surrender ]
Also if you want to read about the dance [ here ] is a really good rundown of each round and the dub fi dub with all the other things that happened in between. Big up Mighty Moke for that one.
--Knockz
Video: Rihanna - Pon De Replay
 This tune currently get nuff play on the radio. Check out the video here. Some say its better than the Sean Paul videos. Here's a picture with her and Jay-Z. --Knockz
Audio: Gyption - Serious Times
 Finally!!!! Ok I mentioned an artists that Slaughter featured on saturday that had a wicked song. Well I finally found it. The artist name is Gyptian (not Egyptian) and the tune is called Serious Times. I even have the audio for it. BIG BIG BIG TUNE!!! Watch out for this artist.
[ Gyptian - Serious Times ]
All I can say is PULLLLLLLLLLLLL UPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!
--Knockz
Audio: Reggae Vibes Radio
"REGGAE VIBES® is currently the only international Reggae Radio Entertainment Magazine, reaching over FIFTY MAJOR MARKETS around the World, airing over 120 times a week on over 110 radio stations all over the USA, Canada, Europe and Australia. This also includes South Africa, England, Aruba, Guam and Cyprus. This weeks top stories in reggae, dancehall & soca music featured on 'REGGAE VIBES':
1. REGGAE SUMFEST
2. REGGAE EVENTS
3. CANADA NEW ARTIST LAW; CLANCY ECCLES
4. NEW RELEASES
5. TRIVIA: WHO WERE THE FIRST TO UTILISE THE DOUBLE DECKS?
6. SELECTOR'S CHOICE: THIRD WORLD 'BLACK GOLD GREEN' Each week we compile a top ten singles chart based on sales returns from the US leading record distributors of reggae & Caribbean music. 1. WELCOME TO JAMROCK DAMIEN MARLEY GHETTO YOUTHS
2. HAIL THE KING FANTAN MOJA DOWNSOUND
3. TELEPHONE TING KIPRICH BIG YARD
4. BANGARANG FREDDIE MCGREGOR VP
5. FIRE BURNING RED I WAYNE CRACKA
6. RUN OUT PON DEM SIZZLA JAH SNOCONE
7. ROOTS REALITY BOUNTY KILLER STONE LOVE
8. LIGHTNING & THUNDER CAPLETON CRACKA
9. AS A MAN ASSASSIN STUDIO 2000
10.WILLIE BOUNCE ELEPHANT MAN Q45
2005 Soca Awards!
 Voting for the 2005 Soca Awards has started. Take some time and surf over to http://www.socaawards.com/ and vote on your favorite artists, bands, songs and dj's today. I did my part. --Knockz
Hosted CHRY 105.5 FM on July 2nd.
 This week I got the call to host Radio dubplate on CHRY 105.5 FM saturday morning. As usual it was a jam packed show that was fun. This saturday however Billy Slaughter from Stone Love passed by to promote an event in the community. This is probably the 2nd or 3rd time I've actually met up with him. But I must say Stone Love is one of my all time FAVORITE sounds. Just because any dance they play... they mash up. The first picture is with me and Billy Slaughter, the 2nd picture is just Billy Slaughter doing his thing. You can't have de man come by and not drop some tunes. (For you DJ's out there that are probably lookin at the mixer its a Numark CDN-88 CD player and a Behringer VMX 1000 mixer in a portable case. Google it. :)) One thing that I have to mention is we premiered for the first time in Canada (as Slaughter put it) a new concious tune by an artist called Egyption. I've never heard of him before so I decided to look on google and all I can find was [ this ], I think that maybe the artist, but not sure. All I can say is the tune was wicked and I wished I recorded the show to be able to put up a sample but the song will eventually come out. It was so new he didn't even have the name of it. If you heard the show you know what I'm talking about. --Knockz
The Results: Mighty Crown vs Poison Dart(FL) vs Poison Dart(Au) vs Black Kat vs Trooper
If you follow the sound clash scene like how I follow it you will like to know the results of this clash that happened July 2nd in Antigua. Here's a rundown of the details and a link to the forum with more info. Sorry for the all caps and no puntuation. Thats how it was posted in the forum and I don't feel like fixing it up. "MIGHTY CROWN TEK IT WIN 3 ROUND FLATTEN ANTIGUA PIOSON DART FROM ANTIGUA WIN 1 ROUND AND POISONT DART FROM MIAMI LAST ALL THE WAY TILL THE END SO PIOSON DART FROM ANTIGUA COME 2ND AND ONE FROM MIAMI COME THIRD DANCE DID WICKED STILL LIKKLE MORE ME POST SOME REPORT IF NO BODY ELSE DO IT BEFORE ME I STILL TIRED AS HELL OH YEA BASS ODDSEY DROP OUT SECOND ROUND DEM SHOULDNT SEND DEM ROOKIE FE REPRESENT IT WAS WORM AND CANT REMEMBER THE OTHER YOUTH NAME BLACK AT DROP OUT THIRD ROUND" -Killamanjaro --Knockz
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I didn't even know a video existed for this tune but now I do.
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