Shanty Town Riddim Returns with 2 Heavy Chunes from Suga Roy ft. Busy Signal and Dasia!

If you tune in to Irie FM in Jamaica, you’ve probably heard two new songs added to rotation that fans are skanking and rocking to!  Yes friend, Irie FM is making Jamaica extra Irie playing the chunes “Shanty Town” by Suga Roy and The Fireball Crew featuring Busy Signal, and “Cheating” by Dasia (pronounced Day-See-Yah)! 

Both chunes are on the 2015 version of the Shanty Town riddim produced by Fireball Records, and both would make the original producer of the riddim, Leslie Kong - 1966, and performers on the Riddim, Desmond Dekker and The Aces, very proud.

The mastery you expect from seasoned veteran Suga Roy is there, as well as the slick lyrical flow from Busy.  A voice you may remember is Zareb who makes an appearance as a part of the Fireball Crew (Conrad Crystal is also a member), and Dasia, a new voice to many, is one that will not be forgotten.

Here is a sample of some lyrics from the chune “Cheating” which I know you and your audience will enjoy:  “I never thought I could feel another like this / I know it’s cheating but I like the feeling / emotions running down my spine /  I reminisce / on the days it was just between us…!”  

Now friends, this is music, so until you hear the chune, and catch the drift, don’t judge Dasia, or me promoting this song.  When you hear it, you will smile and say “Natasha was right!”

It’s time to lively up your playlist by adding these two new Shanty Town Riddim additions to your rotation.  Don’t say I didn’t tell you!

P.S.  Connect with Suga Roy and the Fireball Crew via email fireballentertainmentco@yahoo.com or connect with Busy Signal via Twitter >>> @busysignal_turf or Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/OneBusySignal!

SoundCloud Link:  https://soundcloud.com/reggaeville/dasia-cheating-shanty-town-riddim-fire-ball-records-2015

Froggy MaddSquad Danced Ah Yard – Time to Dance Abroad … Again!

He started as a selector on the Pieces Sound System from Montego Bay, and eventually branched off to form his own Sound:  MaddSquad.

Froggy has a unique relationship with music that I personally call the triangle.  One part is the artist, the second is the audience and the third is the bridge that connects the two.  One can’t function without the other, and Froggy performs the train dance he goes to.  The results are always the same:  he F@&$* up the dance.   

On his recent UK tour, he gave the people (radio listeners and live audience) a piece of juggling they won’t soon forget.  Speaking to Mix Master J at Mystic Radio and Seani B at BBC 1Xtra, Froggy maintained that he does what he does for the Love of music and seeing people happy.  Amen!

Friday March 18^th, 2016 to Sunday April 3^rd, 2016 Froggy MaddSquad will be in Europe for a promotional tour.  Key in on the ‘key’ word … promotional!  Yes friends our musical General will be in Europe for 2.5 weeks (home base will be Germany) and would love to come to your venue to play / perform / par!

Connect with him via email maddsquadent@gmail.com if you have an evening / event you’d like him to come to.  You can reach Froggy via Whats App:  407-924-6852.  If by chance you can’t reach him, call 647-677-2507 (not a Whats App number) or hit reply to this email; friends in Europe, will not be disappointed.  Here’s a flashback to yester-year (2012) when Froggy put Montreal in a state of Reggae and Dancehall chaos at the 9^th annual Montreal International Reggae Festival!

P.S.  Take in his annual Birthday party coming November 9^th, 2015!  Twitter >>> @FROGGYMADDSQUAD

YouTube Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ESuf2huXmg

Sound System Special: Beenie Man – Anyway!

And just like that, Beenie Man drops a must have for every Man and Woman who plays on a Sound System … the chune called “Anyways!”

Beenie Man

Produced by the Legend Maurice Johnson aka Black Scorpio who is one of the original Sound Men from 1968, Beenie’s performance is on a remake of the Lazy Body riddim.  This version is loaded with original vibes from yester-year, and Beenie drops some lyrics that, if reconstructed for Sound Clash, Sound Men / Women will set themselves for an advantage.  The Legend sing-jays:  nuff say dem ah dog but dem ah puss / no fear ambulance strap dem inna bush / and nuff say dem ah Ras but man ah ancient kush / Mih know say nuff say dog but dem ah puss….”  Beenie goes on to lyrically ride the riddim in a way that resembles a loaded weapon letting off rounds of bullets without a pause or glitch for 2.5 minutes straight, only stopping to reload ammunition.  K-A-B-O-O-M!

When a Legendary Sound Man (Black Scorpio) produces a riddim with proper construction (Lazy Body Reloaded), and it meets a Legendary performer (Beenie Man), the result is a wicked 45 called “Anyways” and a serious Sound killing Dubplate if you choose to have it cut that way!  You’re Welcome!

Download links for the 45 are below, and connect with Beenie on Twitter / Facebook @KingBeenieMan re getting the Dubplate.  Please note, you will have to pay for the Dubplate at the price set my Beenie and his management team!

Mediafire Link:  https://www.mediafire.com/folder/5ybpfzsabt3n3/Beenie_Man

How Young Hawk Got His Sound Clash Wings!

Canada Cup Clash Opens The 2015 Sound Clash Season

Photography / Videographer:  Father Matic from Illmatic Sound

Sound Clash season officially began in Toronto on Saturday September 19^th, 2015 with the Canada Cup Clash.

Hosted by Michael Moore of Michael Moore Entertainment, this Clash saw 4 Sounds represent 4 countries for the coveted favor of the crowd.

Warrior Sound with Selecta Matthias played first representing Germany and played solid rounds.  Making it clear that his dubs were cut with creativity (salute for the Beres Hammond “What One Dub Can Do Dubplate”) and not cut like everyone else’s, the young yute from  the land of Heineken gave a solid overall performance, and was only eliminated from the Clash because of bias.  Please note, out of all the Sounds, and under the Sound Clash rules, Warrior Sound was most deserving to win.

Steppa Choice, playing 2 and representing Jamaica had the crowd excited from Dubplate 1 to Dubplate done.  Opening their round with Sanchez back to back:  “Amazing Grace” and “Praise Him,” the MC’s speech connected both chunes and had the crowd eating out of their hands.  By the time they finished their 15 minute round with Chronixx’s “Start a Fyah,” it was clear they meant business, and were ready for war.

King Attarney played for Canada and drew 3.  Despite technical difficulties, this sound if nothing else showed their fierce determination, and their tenacious quest for the coveted title of their home country.  Their Dubplate strength is the reason why they have a seat at an international competitors table.  Beginning their round with Tarrus Riley’s “Never Leave I,” it was clear that eliminating this Sound would be a challenge for the other 3 Sounds.

Fate is the reason why Young Hawk, representing the United States drew #4!  It was simply in the cards that the Hawk would FINALLY get his wings and fly.  Finally, because this is the Sounds first win on Canadian soil … totally unexpected.  I predicted that Young Hawk would lose this Clash based on past performances, but what has surprised me is how much he’s learned and applied to his performance style in the past 2.5 years.

His first round didn’t gel for me, but did make an impact on the knowledgeable Canadian audience.  What did stick for me were rounds 2, 3, and 4!  His performance was so on point, and distant from past performances, that the audience had no choice but to cheer for the young bird who was finally learning to fly right in front of out eyes – and fly he did.

Congrats to Young Hawk.  By no means is he ready to compete on the World Clash stage, but his Canada Cup Clash win is a good qualifier to let the world know that his training camp regiment is paying off.  Fly Young Hawk – and don’t forget Canada in your travels!

Most Played Artists:

1.       Tarrus Riley

2.      Lindo P (in attendance at the Clash)

3.      Taranchyla (artist and Selector from Poison Dart Sound)

4.      Chronixx

5.      Capleton

6.      Exco Levi

YouTube Link:  https://youtu.be/8iQcs5noQdc

Busy Signal Redefines ‘Busy’ With Tours, Studio and Foundation!

Multi Genre superstar Busy Signal redefined the word ‘busy’ with an active summer tour schedule, new music releases and the Busy 2020 Helping Hands Foundation.  

Busy Signal

Performing across the Caribbean, the Middle East and Europe, Busy connected with a record number of fans via live performances and extensive media interviews.  His August, 2015 appearance in Uganda for the Pepsi Music UG concert saw a record number of fans sell out the Lugogo Cricket Oval in Kampala to hear music from the star.  “Being in Uganda, and performing for all those fans was one of the greatest experiences of my career.  The people, the fans – everyone showed such love, and that is something I will never forget” said Busy from his recording studio in Jamaica.

Musically, Busy has released a record number of singles which have charted in markets around the world.  Songs such as “Text Message” (available on VP Records Reggae Gold 2015 compilation), “What If” and “That’s How We Do It” have been radio mainstays, and fan favorites.  The artists independent production of the Reggae Rock Riddim on his Turf Music label saw exceptional success especially in Canada, receiving large support from the #1 Reggae radio show, the Delroy G Show heard on G98 FM.  “Since the riddim came out in June of this year, there hasn’t been a week that I haven’t played singles from it.  Busy Signal is making good music that everyone loves” said the radio host when contacted at the radio station.

Near and dear to Busy’s heart is his foundation, the Busy 2020 Helping Hands Foundation.  The aim of the organization is to reach children and young people with the aim to tackle issues such as violence, poverty and lack of health care access.  Launched in April, 2015, the Foundation has worked with and donated much needed medical equipment to the St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital in an effort to make medical access readily available for people in that area of Jamaica.

On Saturday September 26^th, 2015 at 7pm, Busy signal will host the Busy 2020 Helping Hands Foundation Ball being held at the Grand Bahia Principe Resort in Runaway Bay, St. Ann.  The ball will be attended by members of the Entertainment fraternity, Politicians and supporters of the foundation; the minimum donation to attend is $10,000 JA.  For additional information visit http://www.busy2020helpinghands.com/

Coming up for Busy Signal are new music releases, as well as a return to Africa in October.  Stay up to date with all things Busy Signal via Social Media:  www.Facebook.com/OneBusySignal

That’s How We Do It:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QADa13NoNtg