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BARRY G AND DAVID RODIGAN TO MEET IN NEW YORK FOR 30th ANNIVERSARY LANDMARK CLASH!

There is no doubt that this Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend will be one of the most musically memorable moments of the decade in the New York Tri-State area. On Saturday, November 28, Caribbean entertainment specialists Irish and Chin, in conjunction with Irie Jam Radio, will present David “Ram Jam” Rodigan and Barrington “Barry G” Gordon’s 30th Anniversary at the plush Resorts World Casino in Queens, New York. Sponsored by Western Union, the event commemorates the 30thAnniversary of the legendary David Rodigan and Barry G’s famed on-air sound clashes. Two of the best to ever do it will deliver an unforgettable evening of divine Reggae music, fun and slice of an unprecedented era in Jamaican music and culture. As U.S. appearances from David Rodigan and Barry G are rare, there is overwhelming momentum … Read entire article »

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JAPANESE COUPLE PITCHES CLOTHE-LINE TO DANCEHALL ARTISTS!

  Deejay Bouny Killer sports Answer. Sizzla also wears the label.—- Clothes make the man, so the adage goes. A Japanese husband-and-wife team hopes it applies to their line of casual wear which has been endorsed by some of reggae’s biggest acts. Kengo Fukai, 35, and his 39-year-old wife Tomoko are in Jamaica pitching products from their Answer Dyeworks company to dancehall personalities. They are also re-recording the famous Answer ‘riddim’ for a compilation album to complement their shirts, T-shirts, merinos, pants and hats. Sizzla, Bounty Killer, Ninjaman, Chronixx, Yellowman and Stone Love selector Rory Gilligan have donned Answer’s clothing which are manufactured in the Fukai’s hometown of Osaka. Kengo Fukai says their products are sold in Japanese retail stores. The company has been around for nine years and also produces compilation albums showcasing dub … Read entire article »

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DJ ROY, RORY, WEE POW, AND MIGHTY CROWN TO RECEIVE “ICONS OF SOUL SOUND SYSTEM AWARDS” IN NEW YORK CITY, JUNE 7!

  The 12th staging of Icons of Soul, which takes place on June 7 at the Rochdale Village Community Center in Jamaica, Queens, New York, will see Stone Love’s selectors Winston ‘Wee Pow’ Powell and Rory; Mighty Crown from Japan and DJ Roy from Road International being recognised for their contribution to the Jamaican music/sound system industry. They will receive the Icons of Soul Sound System Ambassador Award. “These sound system stalwarts have paid their dues to the industry and made their mark. It is only fitting that we recognise their contributions” said event promoter Mikey Sterling. Also to be honored are Guyanese DJ Tony Samuels and Jamaican DJ Glamour Wayne who will also be recognised for their contribution to the music.   Stone Love, which celebrated 41 years in the business last year, has done it with … Read entire article »

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“WORLD SOUND SYSTEM MUSIC FESTIVAL” TO BE HOSTED BY FREDDIE McGREGOR OCTOBER 13 IN KINGSTON!

“WORLD SOUND SYSTEM MUSIC FESTIVAL” TO BE HOSTED BY FREDDIE McGREGOR OCTOBER 13 IN KINGSTON!

    New York, NY – Promoted as a two-day music festival set to debut on Saturday, October 13 & Sunday, October 14 (Constant Spring Golf Club – Kingston, Jamaica), Big Ship Music Inc. in association with Jamaica Tourist Board presents the first annual World Sound System Music Festival featuring Grammy-nominated Reggae Ambassador Freddie McGregor, O.D. and popular sound systems from around the world like Stone Love, Merritone., Bass Odyssey, Tony Matterhorn, Kurt Riley & Colin Hinds … Read entire article »

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