Just saw this from Dub Vendor on the B&F message board. New reissue on Upsetter through Honest Jons new imprint.
Michael Rose – Observe Life / Upsetters – Observing Dub (Upsetter / Dug Out) UK 7"
WOW ! Deep n` dark stuff from Honest Jons on their new Dug Out label. This is the ultra rare first version of this pre-Black Uhuru Michael Rose track, a later inferior version was issued on the Carib Gems label, originally issued circa `74 on producer Lee Perry`s Upsetter imprint, and as far as we can recall never re-issued on vinyl or CD, until now. Rose betrays a solid Ken Boothe influence on this track and the rhythm is a blinding slice of Ja funk. Dont miss it !
Just a couple of things to mention.
I found out Ernie B's has some original pressings of Freedom by the Inturns (viceroys) on Impact, super clean for 20 bucks. I just picked up a copy, not sure how many he has left. This is one of the tunes you can hear on the Dave Katz with Steve Barker interview at On the Wire BBC radio lancs. Sort of a bubbly playful circus reggae type organ sound to it, fantastic version on the flip.
Also at Ernie B's are two crucial DVD's still available, Dub Echoes on Soul Jazz and Natural Mystic Reggae – A Jamaican Walk with Chinna touring all the old sites of the day in Kingston. If you are a crate digger you will definitely want these.
Looks like Deep Roots volume one is sold out but they still have volume 2 and 3, I remember when we were in the studio with Mikey Dread working on the Sunshine State 12 inch, Mikey was on the phone with the guys who were trying to re-release these DVD's, it didn't sound like they ever came to an agreement that week on royalty or whatever to get it put out, after Mikey passed away though, finally some decent re-issue was able to be seen. Much better than the time coded bootleg piece of crap that I have had for years, pick up a copy. Jackie Edwards and Delroy Wilson voicing at King Tubby's is worth the price of admission alone.
why not pick up some Rhygin Records vinyl while you are at it 🙂
Took a visit to my local shops in Santa Cruz yesterday, picked up an original copy of Heart of the Ark on Seven Leaves, what a great album. The track Forward with Love by Mystic Eyes is amazing, and the 4&20 Dreadlocks is a different mix than the original JA 7" that I have. All in all a great find for 20 bucks. I know you can get this along with volume 2 on CD still, but the original vinyl is well worth it.
Also found a re-issue of Leggo Dub from 2005 on Hot Pot label, Steve Barrow project remastered from what sounds to me like the original Cash and Carry LP and not the master tapes. Big Ups to Steve for getting this reissued direct from Ossie Hibbert, Leggo Beast himself under exclusive license.
If you have been looking for something to pick up, try these out, you won't be disappointed.
Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:32:46 -0500
Gramps Morgan soulful sultry performance makes an old woman wish for younger days and a young woman wish for longer nights!
I have been riding on cloud 29 since attending Gramps Morgan and Buju Banton concert on Tuesday night October 20, 2009 at Dallas’s Palm Beach Reggae Club. This dynamic duo was brought to Dallas by Houston’s own DJ SuperGold.
Gramps (a fraction of the Morgan Heritage fame), is currently on the Buju Banton “Rasta Got Soul Tour”. Promoting his new solo release titled:
First I would like to Thank Gramps camp; Anthony Alexander for coordinating the meeting between myself and Gramps. I apprecilove all your effort; as it took some coordinating. This in itself shows total dedication on your part. Large yourself up! The results were a wonderful extraordinary experience with Gramps Morgan; this included the On Air as well as the live interview. We’ve had positive vibes from our listening audience globally, regarding the interview as well as the new CD. Give Thanks!
And it goes something like this: Gramps Morgan from a Woman’s perspective:
I reach the event early to meet with Gramps and do a little one on one interview. Ladies my heart was going thump, thump, thump. I was already hyped up from Carmelita’s (IrieVision Worldbeat TV San Francisco) report on Gramps from their visit a week prior.
I was not disappointed as Gramps is an awesome individual, not only does he fit the eye candy mode, he is deep and I do mean deep! Gramps entices the women “to get off the heartbreak bus and take a ride with him to heaven”.
Gramps say’s he believes in the “oneness” among mankind. He is versatile and moves smooth and easy through the roots of reggae.
Well when Gramps took the stage at 11:30 pm, the crowd was kind of shell shocked. I too was feeling shell shock; it is kind of confusing to the mind to see Gramps perform solo. For years we have only associated him with Morgan Heritage as a group. That’s why at first it seemed weird to see him on stage without; Lukes, Mojo, Peter and Una. It took only a moment though to come to the realization that this man is just fabulous with or without the group. It just takes a moment for the mind to process the change. (smile)
So as I observe the crowd and see at first they were just standing there, swaying a little through the first song, maybe move a little more during the second song; you could see from their expressions that they were still perplexed to see Gramps Morgan without the Morgan Heritage band.
By the third song, it was on!! it was as if Gramps burly voice broke through and opened up a can of whoop butt and said enough is enough; rock reggae with me from A-Z. Not only did Gramps amp up the volume vocally, so did the crowd. The screams from the ladies and the bop, bop, bop from the men almost drowned out his vocals. It is safe to say, the people got on the Gramps Morgan Reggae Train and road all the way with him as the conductor to the very end. Man it was a magnificent move, Gramps is a good roots singer, however, it is when he unleashed his lovers’ rock sounds on the crowd, the lights were OUT!!!!
Every cell phone camera in the building was up in the air, either taking pictures or videoing. The men were taking control of their women as Gramps really into the performance, moved to the end of the stage and did a Marvin Gaye move with his body, the ladies just went mad! He further entices the ladies by saying “Hush -come into his arms and stay strong”. This pumped up the volume again and the women in the audience were screaming like they were at a Rock concert.
Hey, I was just stunned silent from the crowd’s reaction. I have witnessed many concerts by the Morgan Heritage Band; never had I seen Gramps perform in this way. All I can say is what a treat!
Hush Gramps, you know you drove the ladies wild!!!! His performance was nhing less than a masterpiece in motion.
From the words of Gramps Morgan “Get off the heartbreak bus and take a ride with him to heaven”. People he is deep and he totally, unequivocally tore up the place, in Dallas this night!!!
Listening to Gramps is like looking into the mirror at a combination of singers such as: Beres Hammond (holding tight on the reggae lovers’ rock) and Barry White (who held tight the smooth R& B lovers style). Yes I said Barry White (smile) – on the Song “Hush” he is so suave, you would think to close your eyes and hear Barry White say – yeah Baby! He has the raw sexiness of Marvin Gaye and the Roots ness of Dennis Brown.
It’s just uncanny, you will have to get the new CD “2 sides of my heart” and see for yourself.
Like most wonderful Jamaican Artist, Gramps has no problem moving through a range of vocals, he is certainly a master in his Soul/Rock/Lovers/Reggae domain. It is refreshing to see an Artist so versatile that they are comfortable, smelting the sounds R & B, Soul and Roots Reggae, fused with sweet lovers’ reggae Jamaican style.
I encourage you all to run not walk to pick you “2 sides of my heart”. I received it last week and it’s been a constant music to my ears. It’s a great piece of work and you will love it over and over again. It’s just that good. Trust me! After all Darlins’ I am the Queen, Reggae Radio that is. The solution to your reggae needs on Wednesday nights. LOL
Big ups to the promoter: DJ Super Gold and Palm Beach Reggae Club owner Augustine for the compliments for the Reggae Solutions crew, myself (Queen Mushiya), DJ Steady Rankin, DJ Dollar Bill and Empress Alicia.
Gramps contact info:
http://www.grampsmorgan.com/
Mushiya Jobe Enterprises P.O. Box 600542 Dallas, Texas 75360-0542 www.myspace.com/mushiya www.mikeydread.com www.innervisionsreggae.com www.dubmusic.com www.mackieconscious.com 469-767-9730 mojamaica@msn.com mojamaica@peoplepc.com
Well it took a year and a half of coaxing and I finally did it! Got out of Dallas and went on a journey with the Inner Visions Reggae Band. What can I say? It was a wonderful musical re-birth, as the last time I was out on the road with the reggae road warriors was in July 2007 in Rhode Island. It was to say the least a bitter sweet time. It was also the time Mikey Dread took a turn for the worse and shortly thereafter left us on this earth and I've been road shy ever since. Tell me lord what am I gonna do
What this world is coming to
Tell me lord what am I 'm gonna do
What I and I really must go through
Cause it Ain't easy on the road
It ain't easy on the road
Why must I carry such heavy load?
Only JAH JAH knows
Cause it ain't easy on the road
Well, show me lord what I've got to say
Show me Lord each and every day
Show me lord what I've got to say
Show me lord as I kneel and pray and I'll be OK
Cause it ain't easy on the road
It A'int easy on the road
Why must I carry such heavy load
Only my father knows
It ain't easy on the road
Jah knows it ain't easy on the road; sometimes life can be so rough
Things can be so tough, but you got to hang in there sometimes and take it easy.
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Melody Memory Band what can I say! I was delightfully surprised when this band strolled into the KNON 89.3 Irie FM studios Dallas last Wednesday night – July 15, 2009.
The purpose of their visit was to partner with KNON Reggae DJ's in embracing the Reggae community of DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) musically.
I personally have found that it is cool to be supported by already recognized Reggae Artists; however it is equally important that we remember those Reggae soldiers working diligently in our own yards in hopes of building Reggae strength and love locally.
KNON Radio is a Community based Radio station with International acclaim. We are the "Voice of the People".
Wednesday Night's Reggae Solutions Show KNON Studio's:
A Live Interview was conducted with Queen Mushiya, DJ Steady Rankin and the Reggae Solutions Crew: Event calendar coordinator – Alicia and DJ
Dollar Bill.
This group (Melody Memory Band) has it all: Knock dead appearance, undeniable talent, with a dynamic multi-cultured flavor. I am still reeling, very much so impressed. Little did I realize that their appearance was just the topping of the Reggae cake, the best was yet to come!
Lawd a mercy! They did an Acoustic thing live on air that was off the chain. The lead singer Alejandro Perez – has impeccable energy,you can
tell he's comfortable in his skin and has no problems moving back and forth vocally from English to Spanish. That's a flavor you just have to
hear to believe. I'm sure all women every where was going aaaaaaaaah!
Each and every one of them was impressive and real. I like that; it is so easy to mimic other Artists, however this group was unique and
displayed a lot of individuality. It was just refreshing. I know how impressed we were inside the studio. And later found out from the
listening audience, just how much they enjoyed the live acoustic thing Melody Memory Band put down. A very quick and positive, reaction (feedback) was received from the listening audience worldwide.
Talking about an impression! Their appearance alone should be against the law. The entire (yes I said entire the entire Band is drop dead
gorgeous). The members that were in attendance this night was: Bobby V (Guitar and vocals), Aisha (Flute and vocals), Reggie Webster (Guitar
and Vocals), Menkiti (drums) and the lead singer with the spicy Puerto Rican flavor – Alejandro Perez.
The song they performed was titled "It's OK" and yes, once they started I did hear sounds of Bob Marley and that's cool. Bob has been a staple
of Reggae music globally from many a year. So it was not unusual,to hear a ting of him here and there. However, the composition of "It's OK"
is all original Melody Memory music and very conscious. Definitely had me thinking, it was unquestionably an OK privilege to be in the studio with them this night. (Smile).
OK. As I have shared my excitement of this Band with many of you already verbally, I will just have to say this. (smile).
Bobby V is just "Sweet" I understand from the word on the street, is that Bobby believes so much in the effeciveness of their music;that he works tirelessly to keep this band booked. He being the only baldhead in the group is still "OK" with me; it is he whom my first contact was made. Bobby is gracious, pleasant and humble (I like that qualityespecially; in anyone). It was just pure joy to meet him in person. He plays the Bass so powerful, it to have a little Latin flavor init. It's a sound I can't explain, it's different and gripping.
Aisha – is just beautiful!!! And extremely kind. I finally found someone in this business shorter than I. (LOL). She plays flute and backing vocals in a loving and gentle fashion. When she walked in with the flute, I was thinking (hmmmm) this will be interesting. Again, to my surprise it worked like a
hand in a glove. So mellow it was; just warmhearted. Aisha will most certainly blow you away. She's an accomplished Flutist. I understand she
also teaches the Flute when she's not performing. she certainly brings the softness to the group;balancing them out.
harmonizes in a fashion that can only be described as excellence. At first glance you would think, he's quiet and reserve; NOT he's
actually very talkative, funny and straight up (another quality I like).As we conversed this night, I was really pleased to talk to him; he's
really a deep person and a complete joy to be in his presence.
the strong Ibo name don't tell you, the entire person will. He looks like a strong Rasta warrior. When he strolled through those studio
doors, both Alicia and I, did a double take!
Just so you know it was not just his long flowing brownish dreads that made us look twice.
Menkiti, looks way too much like Ziggy Marley. It's uncanny! So imagine:trying to interview this group live on air and keep from staring at
Menkiti, it was a feat in itself. Alicia and I had to keep looking at each other while interviewing so that we would not be appearing too rude
by staring at him. (smile). He was strong quiet and too sexy for himself.
Well, he is magnificent (I am now talking about his drumming). Again,the drumming and the backing vocals, just folded in perfectly.
Alejandro Perez – Dread locked extremely articulate Lead Vocalist, he has unbelievable energy. Now, Alejandro exudes a spirit of knowing just
who he is and very comfortable in his skin. He's a wonder to watch, a joy to listen to and just a out and out rockin good time! I really like his spirit. He is definitely a crowd pleaser. He's cute and sexy like that and has no problem in swaying any audience with his vocal prowess. Hey this was the first time I had actually heard their music. So I did not know what to expect, it was just AWESOME! He sings from deep within emotions and lawd when he goes into the Spanish thing, it makes your heart take a couple beats back.
I was so impressed with this Band that I actually went to their performance at the Thanksgiving Square Dallas the following Friday and it was a scorching 104 degrees. But, I had to go I needed to see for myself how they connected with a Live audience. I was not dissappointed. They were great!!! I have traveled the world with the best of the best groups in Reggae and I am still amazed at the RAW talent still out there.
sponsored by an organization by the name of make-a- connection www.makeaconnection.org .
If I had 4 hands instead of 2 I would give Melody Memory Band 4 thumbs up. However, JAH knew what he was doing by keeping it simple and applying only two hands. (smile) In any event I will have to give this Band, two strong thumbs up!.
I know; I know; I've always been a strictly Reggae woman. However, I call it as I see it. Melody Memory is a band with all the Key components
to make it very far in this business, given a chance.
They have: Looks, Presence, Strength, Determination and Talent. There are actually 3 additional members of this Band, unfortunately I was unable to hang around after the show and meet them. Well, that will be for another time and writing (smile).
Jobe Enterprises
P.O. Box 600542
Dallas, Texas 75360-0542
www.myspace.com/mushiya
www.mikeydread.com
www.innervisionsreggae.com
www.dubmusic.com
www.mackieconscious.com
469-767-9730
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Press Release:Reggae Lovers Rock Singer – Glen Washington causes a Major Heat Wave in Dallas, Texas
Wednesday, July 01, 2009 6:37 PM
Dallas,Texas on Saturday June 27, 2009 was literally 103 degrees in the shade. What we really needed was
a cool down.
However, that did not happen as the irresistibly alluring Glen Washington – Big, Brown and Sexy one! Rolled
into town and added another
100 degrees to the already smoldering confines of Dallas metro-plex.
Glen Washington has proven without a doubt; that he is the master of this Reggae Lovers’ rock domain (in the
words of MC Hammer – you can’t
touch this). I am telling you now, you can’t touch him. This reality was more than apparent as he took the
stage at 1:50 a.m. on Saturday
(more like Sunday Morning) for a 1 ½ hour set at the Caribbean Grill.
When Glen stepped out on the stage and belted out hit after hit without easing up; the ladies just went
wild!!!! And I do mean wild. It was like a scene from the movie Jaws. That movie was was scary; only this
scene that was being played out live was Glen in concert stuck in the sea surrounded by Piranha’s!
Fans frenzied reaction:
The ladies were screaming, clawing, and rubbing on his pants legs; each one trying to get a touch of him. It
was pure mania all for the Love of
Glen Washington. If I say it was WILD! Trust me it was WILD! It’s amazing how resilient some women can be,
when they are trying to get
what they want and what they wanted was to touch Glen. Because there was no security provided for him on
stage and the stage level being low, some of the women actually made it up on the stage, hugging him,
taking pictures and he being the professional he is; just kept on singing. At
one point, a group of women were hoisting up their friends on the stage.
It was a real mad/unbelievable scene. Glen being Glen took it all in stride and kept on performing. I thought
when he belted out the song, “Together in the Dark“ as he sung the words – “call me baby” ; the place
erupted! As if the scene was not already in a frenzy mood. He leans over and reach a fans hand, as he
serenades her another fan grabs on to his dreads. I am seeing first hand the effects this singer has on the
females, now I know why it is most certainly a lovers rock style.Trust me the women really wanted to call him
more than baby. (smile).
If anyone ever had any reservations on Glen Washington’s crowd drawing abilities, his performance on
Saturday in Dallas would have put those
reservations to rest. The Caribbean Grill was jammed packed with people, die hard fans that are already
aware of what the master is
capable of, along with new fans wanting to witness personally what all the hoopla is about surrounding him.
I understand that it was the largest attendance in Dallas reggae history for the Caribbean Grill.
Overall Performance: I would definitely rate him 200+ top of the scale.
He did not slack or linger; he came to Dallas on a mission to please and his he did. As hot as it was on stage
(no fan) he still managed to give his all to the performance, to the delight of the fans. And I am here to tell you
it was a magnificent!! performance.
Even though Glen did not travel to Dallas with a Band;working solely from tracks and A Capella at times, his
performance was still on the money!!! He has tremendous stage presenceand a strong voice. Very capable of
carrying his own.
A live backing Band would have been nice. Even without Glen still had the ability to carry his weight in songs
by being a very strong and enticing vocalist. Adept at using his Voice as a very sultry instrument. Moving with
ease from his old Vintage songs taken from his earlier works. Taken from releases such as: Number 1 Girl,
Can’t keep a good man down, The Right Road, Wanna be loved, to Solitary Red Rose as well as
new songs from the “Destiny” CD released in February of this year. From his hit tunes: “Together in the Dark”
to “Still going Strong”.
He was on top of his game.
I was hearing from some of the new fans in the crowd, who were not very familiar with Glens older songs.
That some of the songs he were singing sounded a lot like Beres Hammond’s songs.
I am here to tell them, it was all Glen’s works. He absolutely did not, do any cover songs. He did however sing
a rendition of the Temptations song “ Ain’t to proud to beg”. which is a cut on his “Destiny CD”. Each and
every song he sung, was all of his own. (smile).
That is the flavor of Mr. Glen Washington he has the ability to take you into a fantasy land.
Glen Washington is without a doubt, the Reigning King of “Lovers Rock”. He came, He Conquered and took
many a prisoners in his Lovers’ rock
mode.
Give Thanks to Tony -Black One Entertainment
www.blackoneent.com/ for the compliment and for bringing Glen Washington to Dallas
And that; my friend’s is why, speaking of Mr. Washington: The Ladies Love him and men admire him.
Watch his musical dust – as Glen would say “Just call me”… Check him
out on the month long European tour, then on to Canada! For complete
schedule information go to:
http://www.myspace.com/glennwashington
Now available for Bookings!!!!!
Contact:
Web: http://www.glenwashington.net/
Email: upstairsmusic@aol.com
Email: glen053@hotmail.com
Queen Mushiya "Reggae Solutions" KNON 89.3 Irie FM Dallas – www.knon.org or
www.myspace.com/reggaesolutions
Mushiya
Jobe Enterprises
P.O. Box 600542
Dallas, Texas 75360-0542
www.myspace.com/mushiya
www.mikeydread.com
www.innervisionsreggae.com
www.dubmusic.com
www.mackieconscious.com
469-767-9730
mojamaica@msn.com
mojamaica@peoplepc.com
Here is the video of Sunshine State inna reggae dub vinyl stylee spinning on the turntable.
