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“IT WAS A VERY SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR MIGHTYFUL 13 RECORDS” SAYS PRODUCER FITZROY FRANCIS!

 Fitzroy Francis.— WHILE attending Kingston College in the early 1980’s, Fitzroy Francis got acquainted with the growing music scene in his Waterhouse community. A protege of Black Uhuru founder Duckie Simpson, Francis learned the ropes working with that group and Junior Reid, another Waterhouse talent. Five years ago, Francis launched Mightyful13 Records in New York City. The label had its best year in 2016 with two number one songs — Hugh English’s Hey Jude and Kween Of The Morning Star by Jesse Jendah. “I would describe it as a very successful year for Mightyful13 Records especially as a producer and manager for singer Hugh English and Jesse Jendah.   It’s always a great feeling as an independent label to achieve two number one songs because it demonstrates the discipline and commitment required to achieve your goals,” … Read entire article »

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DUCKIE SIMPSON, FOUNDER OF BLACK UHURU, SOUNDS OFF AGAINST PRODUCER KING JAMMY AND VP RECORDS!

By Howard Campbell—  Duckie Simpson— Black Uhuru founder Duckie Simpson says he has been ‘badly disrespected’ by producer Lloyd ‘King Jammy’ James and VP Records over the release of King Jammy Presents New Sounds Of Freedom, a tribute to the group’s first album. According to Simpson, he was offered US$500 by VP as proceeds from the set, which he considers a slap in the face. He said he was sent a contract by James in late 2015 which would give him half of the album’s sales. Simpson said he signed the contract but has not earned from James since. “Him don’t send back a signed contract or nuthin’…I don’t hear gun fire from him,” said Simpson, adding: “I never drink a cold beer from that album yet.” ‘That album’ is Black Sounds of Freedom, which inspired King … Read entire article »

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