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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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VETERAN DJ TIPPA LEE HAS RELEASED THE POWERFUL, “CULTURAL AMBASSADOR” ALBUM!

  Veteran dee jay Tippa Lee (of Tippa Lee & Rappa Robert fame) has released his latest album, “Cultural Ambassador.” The lead single, “Cultural Ambassador” has ready entered The Foundation Radio Network Top 30 Music Chart. Veteran broadcaster Clinton Lindsay, has commented that “this is one of the best roots tunes I’ve heard in a long time…I like the way Tippa Lee handles the riddim…the first time I heard it I knew it would be a hit!” Tippa Lee was born and raised in, Jamaica. He started performing on his father’s Sound System as a child, standing up on a beer bottle box to reach the mic. He made his first recordings at King Tubby​’​s studio at the age of 12. Eventually he teamed up with Rappa Robert and as a duo had … Read entire article »

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