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Til Shiloh

rumble — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:30:48 +0000

To say I’m disappointed is a bit of an understatement. The news of Buju Banton’s guilty verdict in cocaine and gun-related charges has left me straight sick in the ol’ gut.

I grew up listening to Buju in my later youth, and have watched him progress and change in lyrics and attitude. I caught him live when I was barely old enough to hit the clubs, as he’s become an icon of reggae music worldwide. It’s difficult to watch someone fall hard who has spent his career proclaiming all he does is for only Jah.

I’ve had a few of his more recent tunes on rotation since the news hit.

But the clip I really think of when he comes to mind was shared with me by the great Sean Roofless, a clip of the mighty David Rodigan from a performance in Houston. It really is stunning.

Rodigan – Live In Houston – Buju & Pinchers Dubplates by westheoperative

Lastly, I was moved by this article in the Jamaica Observer, in which Buju’s parents relate their overall lack of words over the incident, a sentiment that would be resoundingly echoed by any parent in the same situation.

“Though you may think my faith is in vain, til Shiloh we chant Rastafari’s name.”

Coy West – Sunkissed

rumble — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:05:04 +0000

Legendary Texas house DJ Coy West has a long history of pushing the envelope in dance music, widely known for his involvement in the 626 Soul music collective. A shining light in the Texas underground music movement, he has stepped back up to the decks after a long haitus to release a slammin summer reggae and dub mix. This mix should make any rear view mirror wobble, and will definitely be a staple on iPods for months to come.

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1. Intro (Urban Assault) – Coy West
2. Youth Dem Cold – Richie Spice
3. Burn Dem For a Purpose – Jah Mason
4. No Cigarette – Mr. Williamz
5. Humbleness – Alborosie
6. A Lie (Rocking Time Riddim) – Lutan Fyah
7. Sow More Love (Rocking Time Riddim) – Sizzla
8. Who I Am (Rocking Time Riddim) – Chezidek
9. Rocking Time Version – Mafia & Fluxy
10. Gideon Road (General Key Riddim) – Prince Malachi
11. Love Music (General Key Riddim) – Ginjah
12. Not Scared (General Key Riddim) – Crystal Axe & Ray Darwin
13. Murder Sound Bwoy (M16 Riddim) – Cutty Ranks
14. Dem A Watch We (M16 Riddim) – Delly Ranks
15. Version (M16 Riddim) – Computer Paul
16. Trouble In the World (First Born Riddim) – Richie Spice
17. Squeeze Off (First Born Riddim) – Alozade
18. Mr. Wassy (First Born Riddim) – Hawkeye
19. Fall In Love (Rub A Dub Mix) – Bitty McLean
20. Three Piece Suit – Trinity
21. Chosen One – Rob Symeonn
22. Interlude – Rob Symeonn
23. Chose One (Zeb Steppers Remix) – Rob Symeonn
24. Tubby Get Smart – King Tubby
25. Music Dub – Horance Andy & Prince Jammy
26. Jamaica Rum – Greyhound

Pete Reilly – Bogle

rumble — Mon, 17 May 2010 17:59:44 +0000

A great mix of reggae music containing everything from Beanie Man to Yellowman. Brought to you by the Pete Reilly of Soul Jazz Soundsystem.

More info and download here at testpressing.org.

Sister Nancy and Killa Man Jaro, 1996

rumble — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:42:22 +0000

This clip features Sister Nancy, whose now-legendary tune “Bam Bam” was made popular through being played in the film Belly. What I love about Nancy is that she looks like a school mom who just dropped her kids off before going in and slaughtering the dance. Here she is alongside the great Killa Man Jaro soundsystem.