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AFTER A FEW YEARS AWAY, DR. DREAD OF RAS RECORDS IS BACK IN THE BIZ!

By Richard Johnson—  Gary ‘Doctor Dread’ Himelfarb, principal of DDP Records.—- THE reggae landscape is dotted with a long list of non-Jamaicans who have taken to the music and, over the years, worked to spread the music and its message globally. Among those in that category is American-born Gary Himelfarb, popular known as Dr Dread. His love affair with reggae music grew when he worked on radio in Washington, DC. Prior to that, he had been a private collector of the music and wanted a way to spread the infectious beat. “I remember listening to The Wailers on Catch A Fire. I was just blown away by the beat and rhythm and the message of this music. In a bid to learn more, I came to Jamaica in 1977, immersed myself in the Rastafari culture, … Read entire article »

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“RANT UNLIKELY TO HURT CHRONIXX IN THE USA” SAYS RECORD COMPANY EXECUTIVE!

 By Howard Campbell—-  ‘RANT UNLIKELY TO HURT CHRONIXX’—- SINGJAY Chronixx’s controversial ‘waste man’ Instagram reference to American President Barack Obama is unlikely to harm his career in the United States, says music industry veteran Gary ‘Doctor Dread’ Himelfarb. Obama, who arrived in Jamaica last Wednesday, was on a one-day working visit. He had bilateral talks with the Jamaican Government and Caricom leaders as well as addressed youth leaders at a forum held at the University of West Indies Mona Campus in St Andrew. The founder of RAS Records told the Jamaica Observer that Chronixx could have been more ‘diplomatic’ in his post, but ultimately it is his opinion. “There are many injustices in the world and those that speak out publicly against them are often chastised, ridiculed or even persecuted,” says Himelfarb. “His intention for what … Read entire article »

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DR. DREAD OF RAS RECORDS, TAKES OVER THE MANAGEMENT OF JAH CURE!

 Jah Cure—- SINGER Jah Cure has new management. He is Gary ‘Dr Dread’ Himelfarb, founder of RAS Records. In a recent interview with Splash, Himelfarb said he and Jah Cure formalised their association in September when he was in Jamaica. Himelfarb succeeds Robert Livingston, who handled Jah Cure’s career for just over one year. The three met and discussed the transition during Himelfarb’s recent visit to Kingston. “The difference I bring to the table is that I am Dr Dread and have many connections within the music industry. Much of my success can be attributed to the fact that I have a clear vision of the big picture with the ability to focus on the small details,” Himelfarb said. Jah Cure had a number of hit songs while incarcerated for rape, including the anthems Longing … Read entire article »

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