Title: Rockstone (Native’s Adventures with Lee Perry at the Black Ark Late September 1977)
Artist: Native/Little Madness with Lee Perry
Release Date: 25 September 2007
Bar Code: CD 689492068721
Catalogue Number: PSCD56
Format: Single CD
Label: Pressure Sounds
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'Rockstone' New CD release on Pressure Sounds
10th July 2007
Title: Rockstone (Native’s Adventures with Lee Perry at the Black Ark Late September 1977) Artist: Native/Little Madness with Lee Perry Wayne Jobson was born in Jamaica and grew up in the hills of the parish of St. Ann about nine miles from Nine Mile the birthplace of Bob Marley. His cousin, Dickie Jobson, started Island Records with Chris Blackwell and, at one time, managed Bob Marley & The Wailers while another cousin, Diane Jobson, was Bob Marley’s lawyer. When he was young Wayne spent time jamming with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh and they inspired him to get into the music business. He formed the bands Little Madness and Native and the Little Madness track ‘Mother Country’ was re-released last year on Pressure Sounds’ Tommy Cowan compilation ‘Life Goes In Circles’ (PSCD/LP52) The music on this album was recorded at various studios with engineers and producers that have subsequently become legends of reggae music: Lee Perry at the Black Ark, Errol ‘Errol T’ Thompson at Joe Gibbs’ studio, At Channel One with the Hookim brothers and with Wayne's friend and local North Coast producer Jack Ruby and his in house band The Black Disciples famed for their work with Burning Spear. Wayne explained how he came to record at the Black Ark with The Upsetter Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry: “One night in August 1977 Boris Gardner took me on a trip to see Lee 'Scratch' Perry at his Black Ark Studio in the Washington Gardens section of Kingston. The Black Ark was like a medieval space station with Scratch at the controls voicing the U.K. artist Robert Palmer. I watched in amazement as Scratch drove the mixing board like a Formula One racing car and extracted his mystical sound. Paul McCartney had been in the week before to work with Scratch on the little four track machine so you can be sure that it was the MAN and not the machine that was creating the magic here!! After the session I got up enough courage to tell Scratch that I had some songs to play for him on my acoustic guitar. He listened and then declared ‘I want to work with you because you are an Arawak Indian!’ I assured him that I was an Arawak Indian (of course I am not) and he said to come back in a few days to record.” Wayne returned and the session took place as the in house Black Ark musicians were joined by Wayne on vocals and guitar. Songs such as ‘Rockstone’ and ‘Late September In May’ show Wayne as a thoughtful imaginative writer with a soulful voice and demonstrate Lee Perry’s adventurous spirit and willingness to always try new things. The tracks are imbued with that classic late Black Ark sound and these Native recordings are released here for the first time. ‘Rockstone’ is a unique release, full of the true spirit of Jamaica and its people of all backgrounds, ‘Out Of Many We Are One’, and Native and Little Madness were multi-cultural long before it was fashionable or profitable. Wayne has written the sleeve notes for the booklet and this release comes complete with the usual top quality Pressure Sounds packaging and remastering highlighting this unusual album. Wayne Jobson is now a hugely respected DJ in Los Angeles and has been involved with various projects including ‘Red X’ the Peter Tosh movie on which he worked as producer and he is a constant contributor to and ambassador for Jamaican music and culture all around the world. We will leave the last word to Wayne: “We had dreamed of this day from we had formed our first band in school to the matinee stage shows that we had attended at the Carib Theatre in Kingston listening in awe to superstars (to us anyway) such as The Techniques, The Paragons, The Gaylads, The Wailers, Ken Boothe and others… and now it looked as though it might just happen.” Tracklisting CD only Rock Stone (4.28) – Native |
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In this interview with Adrian Sherwood, Adrian talks about his solo career as well as his recent work with Lee Perry.
Showcase album delivers uplifting old-school sound
San Francisco, CA – April 23, 2007 – King Step Recordings today announces the success of Edi Fitzroy’s new album “Hold The Vibes”. It showcases the collaboration Edi has enjoyed with a variety of musicians over the past decade. Edi explores his roots by re-creating an 80’s feel with lyrics that are uplifting and heartfelt. The album delivers the message that Edi Fitzroy is not just a performer; but an artist with a musical presence that transcends time. His songs have become a staple for Reggae enthusiasts everywhere, and “Hold The Vibes” further establishes Edi’s reputation as one of the greats. It is getting the airplay it deserves.
Edi commented on his music by saying, “I can’t sing fantasies when there is so much wrong on the earth. I must sing about things going on, I have to remind the people when they forget. I won’t stop trying to uplift the consciousness of my people, and all the oppressed people of the world. I want them to get up and stand up for their rights.”
In the past few months’ songs from “Hold The Vibes” have been hitting charts and making play lists on radio stations all over the world. Jamaica’s own Ire FM made “Hold The Vibes” the album of the month in January 2007 and Vibes FM has the album in rotation daily. The hit remake “The Gun (2006)” has been as high as No. 5 on Miami Florida’s WLRN 91.3 FM Top Ten Reggae Charts. Dj Ital K from WLRN’s popular radio show ‘Sounds of the Caribbean’ said, “Ed’s new release deserves to be charting everywhere. I get requests daily for songs from “Hold The Vibes”. It is solid music.”
Colorado’s KDUR (KDUR.org) “Lions Den Unlimited” radio show has had “Hold The Vibes” in their top 20 CD rotation since December 2006 and Bastafari Judah’s “Easy Skankin Roots Reggae Radio Show” in the Netherlands Antilles (PJD3 102.7 FM) loves the track “Chant Down Babylon” and plays it constantly. “Uptown Top Rankin Radio Show” in Irvine, CA and “Reggae Portugal Radio Show” (ReggaePortugal.com) has the new album in rotation. “Hold The Vibes” is also getting airplay in Toronto, New York and the San Francisco Bay Area.
The list goes on and on as Edi’s popularity reaches new heights. The album’s success is translating into a busy year for Edi. He is planning a US tour for Summer 2007. Look for Edi Fitzroy in a city near you soon.
“Hold The Vibes” can be found in better music stores in the US and online at http://wwwEdiFitzroy.com, http://www.BigUpRadio.com, http://www.CDBaby.com. Tracks from the CD can be downloaded from all major music download sites on the web.
IDC
The Independent Distribution Collective (IDC) is the main distributor for Edi Fitzroy’s new album “Hold The Vibes”. “Hold The Vibes” will be in stores coast to coast within weeks. IDC has revolutionized the independent music distribution business as a whole. Using the "Strength in Numbers" concept, and employing grassroots and industry tested practices, IDC has created a whole new avenue for current and next generation artists who are trying to bring their music to the public. To find out more about IDC, please visit their website http://www.independentdistro.com.
King Step Recordings
KSR (King Step Recordings) is a record label founded from necessity; a necessity for more conscious Reggae; a necessity for quality independent original Reggae, and a necessity for more love in the world. We are but soldiers in the Reggae Revolution spreading our messages of equal rights and justice. Feel free to contact us about anything. Give thanks to all.
KSR is based in California and was founded in December 2005 by Adam Heller. Adam is also the founder of the well-known site ReggaeDj.com that has been serving the Reggae community since 2003.
Contact:
Adam Heller
King Step Recordings
408-250-7949
info@kingsteprecordings.com
www.KingStepRecordings.com
www.ReggaeDj.com
Mushiya's Reggae Corner: Morgan Heritage Concert Review – Thursday April 19, 2007 Poor David's Pub – Dallas Texas
Saturday April 21, 2007 7:20pm cst
Reggae Fans worldwide! It is happening again, reggae rocking all night long from Dallas, we say we love you for the support!
Dallas,Texas: I was invited to KNON 89.3 Irie FM Dallas; Monday night Reggae Program – The International Dance Party, Hosted by the Trini man; DJ Mike D Magician. Why the invite? something special was in the air in the way of a Live interview with "Gramps" Morgan Heritage.
Give Thanks to "Gramps" for a most lively and informative Interview. The Interview received excellent feedback,so much so, it was re-broadcast on Wednesday night's program, the African Forum with Host DJ Ima Uwagbai, Queen Mushiya and Bro."You".
The interview proved to be a Reggae Event appetizer! at 11:45pm Wednesday night people were still arriving at the station to purchase tickets.
The KNON 89.3 Radio Reggae Benefit Event featuring Morgan Heritage, is the brainchild of KNON Radio Manager – Dave Chaos.
First Let us Give Respect: always to the patriarch of the Morgan Heritage family – Denroy Morgan. Your love and guidance is abundant in the works of your Children
Moving on to the Concert:
Poor David's Pub – Dallas, Texas – Thursday night April 19, 2007: The opening act was KNON's own Tunde Obazee – Code Red Band. Having some background informaton and knowing Tunde for many years, my hat always go out to him. If you have ever caught a Tunde Obazee performance, you would know he is a very energetic performer. After speaking with him earlier in the day and learning that he had been a bit under the weather. I was a bit concerned that he was going to go through with the performance. He assured me that the show must go on. He said "Mushi the show must go on" what a trooper. Sure enough went out and put on a solid show! peformed to his heart content and to the delight of the crowd. (JAH is surely on his side).
KNON Reggae Radio family in the House: DJ's Mike D Magician, Ras Ridi (the night's emcee), Jah Larry, Ima and Everton
along with Bro. "You", Mike and The Queen's – Amy and Mushiya and Kenjah
Warming up:
Before Morgan Heritage took the stage – Irie Love did her thing. Unfortunately, I missed this performance. Being the social butterfly I am, I was distracted by some long time friends from Jamaica. By surprise they came up to Dallas for this concert. I was too excited of their presence, I can only remember this happening one other time. That was in Montreal 2 years ago, when I was so excited to hang out with Brinsley Forde of Aswad fame. I was distracted and I missed Abijah's performance.(smile). I'm working on this distraction thing.
Main Attraction:
I'm sure St. Petersburg, Florida, New Orleans, Louisiana and Little Rock,Arkansas was sad to see Morgan Heritage leave their cities. What I heard from my media pipeline is that each performance was hot. So sad to you all, but happy for us in Dallas, the guys were heading on the Road to the Big "D" Dallas,Texas for a Special KNON 89.3 Irie FM – Reggae Benefit Event.
Also In Celebration of their new release Morgan Heritage "Live another Rockaz moment" The guys rolled into Dallas on their Morgan Heritage Tour Bus, (yes they arrived by ground, on a bus) to the excitement of every Reggae enthusiast in Dallas. Rasta's were out in full force. Again; where did those Rasta's come from? I really want to know. I'm living in Dallas a long while now and I never see so much Jamaican Rastas!! (outside of Jamaica) I was relishing the mood,the air of my brothers, pure Patois filling the air (sweet music to my ears) I guess it takes a group like this to bring them out.
For their first time performing in Dallas, Morgan Heritage came in strong! They sent out an invitation to the people,asking them Can you feel it?. Can you hear it? telling them to Throw your hands up in the air and wave;show the world that you love REGGAE! Jump around if you Love Reggae. That the people did. Not only did they throw their hands up in the air and wave, they jumped around for the entire time the band was on stage and truly showed that they not only loved Reggae but they were loving up the cool vibes pulsating from the stage. For the hour and a half that the group was on stage,the crowd, never stopped jumping up, they hugged the stage, longing to be close, real close to the melodic reggae music throbbing from the stage.
Mojo, Gramps, Peter and Lukes (Una did not perform at this event) did not let up, they gave the audience what they wanted, pure roots reggae music. The set started out with the song "Inna dem ting deh", followed by "Live up", "A man is still a man", "Jah works", "Don't haffi dread", "Hail Rastafari" (which sent a wave of Rasta flags flying high in the air). Next came the song "So much to come" followed by one of their most popular and ground breaking song "Down by the River" (which brought the crowd to frenzy), moving along smooth as butter to "Reggae Bring back love", "One Spliff", "Psalms 23", "I'm coming Home", "Liberation", "Best Friend" and to the delight of the throng of ladies, holding tight to the front of the stage "She's still Lovin' me" the set culminated with the song "Tell me how Come" . The people were definitely feeling the Vibes of the Morgan Heritage Band, not once did they sit down or show lack of interest. They rocked with them until the end and even a little after they left the stage, begging for more.
Respect is due to the group for the professional way in which they handle themselves. When we spoke to Gramps on Monday night, he said the show would start at 10:00pm sharp, (I had to see that) and guess what he was true to his word. The show started at 10:00PM Sharp!!!
Morgan Heritage had the people them, jumping to the ceiling, saying what a wonderful feeling, it's safe to say; if the group's intention was to come to Dallas and rock the place, it was a evident by the crowd that the goal was accomplished 100%!
They certainly rocked the rhythm;as Morgan Heritage would say "It was another Rockaz Moment (or Rock A to the Z)! That is Reggae Music fully loaded and well covered. Rocking you from A to Z da'lings.
The special reggae treat of the night came in the form of their younger brother Lazza (LMS), what a treat that was, much reaction from the young ladies in the crowd. Lazza is yet another well nourished leaf from the musical family tree. Good things to come from this youth man, he has all the key ingredients,tight vocals and an extraordinary stage presence. It was clear from the moment he was brought on stage. All night long, the young ladies were holding tight to their positions front stage, maybe a couple times, move back and allow the Rasta's to take control. But, when Lazza's came out, not even a raving fire could have kept them from claiming their position, up front and center stage. Yes, I can definitely see the young man moving forward! Just like Kymani Marley, the break out Marley Brother. I see Lazza moving in this same direction, he's not only a wonderful performer, he's personable. Thanks Lazza for taking the time to take pictures. I like that humbleness!
Special message for "Gramps" give Thanks from myself (Queen Mushiya) and Mike D Magician for your hospitality. I know you guys were tired and needing to get on the road to Austin to catch some rest. So it was very sweet of you to take that precious time to Greet up myself and Mike D Magician after the show. Thanks! for telling the guard to let me through (smile). That guard was really serious about guarding you guys. I know how you guys are about guarding your privacy, so it was really a treat. Hey I felt like a Queen. (just teasing). Really, give Thanks for your hospitality and for the pictures. JAH speed to you guys for the rest of the Tour.
Link up to Morgan Heritage: www.morganheritagemusic.com – Guaranteed not to leave you hungry or thirsty for good Reggae music.
Big ups to: Diane Chance (St. Thomas, Jamaica),Miguel (Honduras). Moses (Jamaican) (who provided the delightful food for the Band), Roland (owner of Caribbean Grill), DJ Qb (representing the More Fiyah Crew), MC Steady Rankin (Jamaica)(Reggaemusiciams.com), The Trini's Alfred and Beverly, Promoter Rasta T., Carl Boodram and Paul (more Trini men),Elaine's Kitchen, Caribbean Grill and Irie Connections for all of your support of the event.
Mushiya Photo moments compliments by Alicia McCracken
Nuff respect to my Dad – who continues to encourage my path and instill in me the repect for our Jamaican culture.
My Boss, My Mentor and My Hero – Mikey Dread! – If it was not for your influence I would still be the shy one. With your constant pushing and encouragement over the years I've grown 10 folds! It was Mikey who taught me to stop look, listen and feel the crowd, this is how you vibe. Walk with your eyes and ears. Give Thanks for your presence in my life.
Reggae music promotes, Love, Harmony, Unity and Peace.
Livicated to:
Simeon Campbell of Port Antonio Jamaica, March 1906 – March 2007, 101 years of age
Respect
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Here's another Interview with Lee Scratch Perry. The same author also wrote a very nice Review of Panic in Babylon.
December 2006 – San Jose, CA – Edi Fitzroy, long time conscious reggae veteran’s new album release "Hold The Vibes", on rising Northern California record label King Step Recordings has been in the works for almost a decade and is being compared to many of his best records. The album features a classic acoustic vibe and superb vocals that are sure to last the test of time. It displays a conscious, explosive and energetic Edi Fitzroy. Edi has made his impact in the music industry with his songs of consciousness, and his new release "Hold The Vibes" continues the formula that has propelled him all these years.
“Hold The Vibes” is featured in the top 20 albums in rotation (club & radio) as of 12/18/06. The CD can be heard on the radio in Jamaica, the Caribbean, Florida, California, New York, Baltimore, Virginia, Portland, Nevada, Colorado, Washington, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, UK, Canada, Australia, Satellite radio and soon the planet. You can also hear it featured on BigUpRadio.com. If you do not hear it on your local Reggae radio station, please request it. “Hold The Vibes” can now be purchased in more than 70 stores. The CD is expected to be in more than 100 stores nationwide by the beginning of 2007. Here is a short list of stores where you can find Edi Fitzroy’s new album now:
Music Millennium – Portland, OR
Bop Street Records – Seattle, WA
Zion's Gate Records – Seattle, WA
Boo Boo Records – San Luis Obispo, CA
Everyday Music – Portland, OR, Seattle WA, Bellingham, WA
Amoeba Music – Bay Area and Los Angeles, CA
Wisdom Records – San Francisco, CA
Trade Roots Reggae – San Diego, CA
Silver Platters – Seattle, WA
Wild Planet- Ventura, CA
Independent Records – CO
Mad About Music – Lake Tahoe, CA and Reno, NV
Newbury Comics – MA, Vermont, NH, Maine, CN
Rasputin Music – SF Bay Area
CD Willy's – Maynard, MA
Street Sounds – Los Angeles, CA
Edi Fitzroy’s new album “Hold The Vibes” can also be purchased online. Here are a few places to buy the new CD:
King Step Recordings (KSR) has signed with the Independent Online Distribution Alliance (IODA) to digitally distribute “Hold The Vibes”. Singles and ring tones from the CD can be purchased online everywhere as of January 1, 2007.
Here are the top 10 places to find digital singles and ring tones from “Hold The Vibes”:
iTunes
eMusic
Napster
Rhapsody
Sony Connect
Verizon V-Cast
Listen Japan
Musicnet (Yahoo, HMV, Virgin Digital)
Musicnow (AOL)
Zingy
About KSR
KSR is an Independent Record Label focused on publishing and promoting conscious, uplifting Reggae. KSR is based in San Jose, California and was founded in December 2005 by Adam Heller. Adam is also the founder of the well-known site ReggaeDj.com that has been serving the Reggae community since 2003.
Contact: Adam Heller
King Step Recordings
408-250-7949
info@kingsteprecordings.com
www.KingStepRecordings.com
Hi there,
We just posted a new interview with Lee Perry last week and I thought you guys might be interested in reading it.
http://www.prefixmag.com/features/L/lee-scratch-perry/459
Thanks!
Feel free to check it out. Hopefully it will grow into something great!
http://www.pumpin-tunes.com
