Rub A Dub Bar in Kyoto, Japan

Hadley Tomicki 12.23.05

When the masters of Japan take on some new aspect of a foreign culture it isn’t long before they are doing it better than the originators. This appears true in cuisine, film and music, and a supreme example is the Mighty Crown Sound System. A crew born and bred in Yokohama , Nippon , the selectors consistently dominate reggae sound clashes, beating out all participants including actual Jamaican soundboys from Kingston to MoBay.  Read more... (496 words + 3 images)

David Rodigan Inducted into Hall of Fame

By Donovan Longmore 12.15.05

David Rodigan; courtesy of Heartical.net

David Rodigan has been inducted into the Radio Academy Hall Of Fame. The ceremony took place at the UK Radio Hall Of Fame lunch at the Savoy Hotel in London on Thursday, December 1, 2005. He is joining such luminaries as Peter Sellers, Tony Hancock, John Peel, Kenny Everett and Alan Freeman.  Read more... (265 words + 1 image)

Passion Rhythm Project

12.15.05

Reggae airwaves are currently under attack from a sweet and tantalizing rhythm called the Passion rhythm. Radio jocks from Jamaica, the US and all over the Caribbean have already subscribed to this engaging beat, which is being touted as the next big thing in reggae music. NAP Musiq Productions, a Jamaica and US-based reggae outfit is responsible for the Passion project. Remember the hit “We’re In Heaven” by Da’Ville? Or how about the Wash Pan rhythm? Those project were released out of the Nap Musiq stables.  Read more... (550 words)

Preston Onfroy Scores Big with the “Jump Off” Rhythm

12.15.05

Preston Onfroy

The “Jump Off” rhythm is being touted as the rhythm to watch for Christmas. After months of saturation on the airwaves, the dancehall beat has waged an attack at sessions, parties and stage shows with its inescapable groove.”I would put this project on par with the Party Time rhythm, although it is more catchy and vivacious,” explained producer Preston Onfroy of his highly successful rhythm, “The moment you hear it, you want to dance.”  Read more... (409 words + 1 image)

It’s a “Tough Life” Says Junior Kelly

By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston 12/15/05

Junior Kelly

Junior Kelly recently released his latest album “Tough Life.” The VP Records project comes chockful of enjoyable songs. Among the tracks are ‘Rasta Should Be Deeper’, ‘Touch My Heart’, ‘Hold The Faith’ and Receive’ (which is sitting pretty on the local and overseas charts).  Read more... (529 words + 2 images)