Shabba Ranks aka Emperor Grung (born Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon)
January 17, 1966, is a double Grammy Award winner and World Famous
International Jamaican Reggae/Dancehall DJ.
In celebration of his 47th
birthday, the Emperor has release two new singles
"Do What You Doing" and "Ah Wah Di" on his
Emperor Ranks Entertainment Label (ERE).
These singles are pre-releases of what is to come from ERE and the Great Shabba Ranks in 2013
With the approval of Reggae Ambassador Yami Bolo
(Roland Ephraim McClean) himself, Global Linkz Radio is happy to announce the adoption of one of
the best songs ever recorded - Love Conquers All - as our station theme/anthem song. Following a two hour tribute to this legend on the Sunday Showcase a year ago, it was heard by Donny Walker
for the very first time. Donny has since snagged it making it his
closing song after each show Mon - Fri.
It is a song calling for universal love
and a cry to end racial discrimination, and a reminder adults that children
are but sponges soaking up everything around them. It is been said to
calm students in Cornwall, United Kingdom whose teacher Bev Fitzgerald-Bevington,
sometimes tune in to listen with them when she knows the song is about
to air - We say a huge thank you Yami Bolo for spreading the message of peace
and universal love.
Yami Bolo - "Love Conquers All" is track #7 on his "Love The Unbreakable Resolve" album which was released in 2006 under Yami Bolo Music Inc.and was produced by: Yami Bolo
Independent Reggae Soul Hop artist, Melodic Yoza is appealing to his fans and music enthusiasts for help in raising funds for his much anticipated "Ride On Natty" album though a on online campaign.
As we all know, all business, craft, brand, hobby, not only requires skills, and knowledge, and of course a marketable product. Melodic Yoza is a few steps ahead, in that he has knowledge, skills, talent and a marketable album as well as other products.
However, as an independent artist who has invested his all in the production of his album, he finds himself needed your assistance in generating more funds to market his album.
Yoza's unique concept however is not just to use your donations to market his album, he has included a benefit to donors to show his appreciation!!!
"Ride on natty album is done and ready to release! Now here is what we are gonna do in the most true independent spirit I know and have always embodied which is go directly to the source, i.e.YOU! the FANS TO KEEP ME REGGAESOULHOPIN, I am utilizing this indiegogo campaign to raise funds for my already written marketing plans using a legitimate PR team that has the skill and connections to take this album to the next level. Any contribution you could make would be unbelievably appreciLOVED!"
Here is the independently shot video for Ride On Natty, the first single from the album I'm going to put out.
It is not often the world witness the birth of a young record label that instantly becomes a household name in many countries simultaneously. This is indeed the case of Mightyful13 Records LLC, a New York based label which was founded and headed by Fitzroy Francis.
Fitzroy Francis Producer - Mightyful13 Records
Fitzroy was born and raised in the Waterhouse, community in Kingston, Jamaica. He is currently residing in New York. Not only is he a producer, Fitzroy is also a songwriter and former road manager for one of Jamaica's pioneer group, Black Uhuruh.
In his discussion with Empress Skortcher on December 28, 2012, Fitzroy Francis shared insight on his early mingle in the reggae industry, the formation and success of his Mightyful13 Label, as he explained that reggae and dancehall artist Zanadu, the first to be recorded on the label is also part of the Mightyful13 Records. Fitzroy also spoke about the success of several of the songs he produced on his first two riddims compilations, "Mighty In Battle" and "Essence of Life" as both have reaped rave reviews on an international level with songs on both compilations topped reggae charts in Jamaica, the United States, and United Kingdom.
The "Mighty In Battle Riddim" project idea was conceptualize by Fitzroy Francis with inspired motivation from Fragga Ranks, Zanadu, Chrisinti, Shabba Ranks and his nephew Martin Nelson. The riddim was recorded at the Raw Moon Recording Studio. Drums by Doni Marshall, Bass and Keyboards by Daniel "AXEMAN" Thompson, and Guitars by Donovan G. Mckitty (from Steel Pulse). All voicing,recordings and mixing was done at Raw Moon Recordings and Pyramid Recordings Studio, and engineered by Phillip Smart and Shantalys Byfield. Harmonies by Debra Haynes and Valarie Kelly.
Artistes on the riddim compilation are:
Zanadu - Trade Winds
Chrisinti - 36 Bulletts
Fragga Ranks ft Eek-A- Mouse - New Life
Andrew Bees -Something Strange.
Jemini -Angel
Dan Fiyah Beats & King Newer - Cyan Stop Wi Happiness
Mighty In Dub mix by Candy Bless of Raw Moon Studio.
Zanadu's "Trade Winds", is an adaptation of one of American great recording artist Lou Rawls.
The Essence of Life Riddim was composed in Jamaica. All tracks were mixed by Phillip Smart, at the Pyramid Recording Studio in New York. Bass and keyboard was donw by Daniel "AXEMAN" Thompson, and Drum, Lead & Riddim Guitars by Frank Stepanek. Artists on the riddim are:
Michele Gordon - Essence of Life
Zanadu - Whats Happening Now
Chrisinti - Heart of a Champion
Hefla Nyah - The Shepard.
Mightyful13 Records has signed International Reggae Artist Andrew Bees in a productions deal which commence with the recordings of two tribute singles to late legendary reggae singer Delroy Wilson. "Better Must Come" and "Cool Operator" are two timeless classics which Bee's has done a fantastic job covering. The first is currently in rotation on several radio stations and the latter is set to be officially released in February 2013.
Fitzroy Francis's Mightyful13 Records has sign a two years Worldwide Digital Distributions Deal with the iconic VP Records's VPAL(VP Associated Label Group) in New York.
Conscious Reggae Crooner, Prophecy Izis has been turning heads locally and internationally over the past two years and continues to do so as he promotes his new album titled Purification Time. He is currently residing in Quebec, Canada where balance his time with his family and his music. His singles "Mama and Papa" and "Let It Be Love" as well as others have been on rotation on Global Linkz Radio (GLR) and other international radio stations.
His first album Purification Time, consists of 15 songs which were all recorded in Canada. Arrangement and final mastering was done in South Africa by Riddim Yut’ Production and will be officially released in Spring
2013. In December 2012, "Lion A Sleep" a track from the album hit (GLR's) airwaves as the Global Spin of the week where it held that coveted position for two consecutive weeks.
Album Front Cover
Back Cover
On Saturday Dec 15, 2012 Prophecy Izis performed at the 25 Year Memorial Tribute to Peter Tosh. The event was held at EB Club Lounge in Montreal, Canada. He performed a few of Peters Tosh's songs before leading the crowd into a few of his singles as well as songs from his new album. Here is a snippet from that event.
Prior to this engagement Prophecy stopped by Global Linkz Radio where he reasoned with host Empress Skortcher and listeners around the world.
Listen
audio here
More About Prophecy Izis
Prophecy Izis is a recording artist of real authentic reggae music. He
sings to teach and uplift the people. His deep cultural lyrics and
positive feel reggae beats are sure to make you feel great. Born Melvin
Claude Leslie on December 29th 1975, Prophecy Izis is from Westmoreland,
Jamaica.
From the age of 9,
Melvin Claude sang in churches, schools and community events. Both his
parents were members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which made
cultural events and traditions a very important part of his upbringing.
His music was greatly influenced by reggae icons such as Joseph
‘’Culture’’ Hill, Peter Tosh, Bob Marley and Burning Spear and more.
Rastafarianism became more and more important for Melvin Claude from
reading Marcus Garvey, Martin Luther King and Ily Selassie I speeches.
That led him to move away from his parents’ home to the hills where he
could ‘’livicate’’ himself to his new order, the Bobo Ashanti. Because
of his spirituality his Rastafari brethrens and sistrens started to call
him Ras Izis,because izis mean praises.
Inspired musically,
he wrote his first song "Bloody War," friends then changed his name
to Prophecy Izis. That song was recorded as his 1st single in 2001 under
‘’Name Brand Production’’ in Savanna-la-Mar Westmoreland,
Jamaica. Prophecy Izis has performed in many events in Jamaica, like
Tribute to Peter Tosh and Vybzfm concert with artists such as Richie
Stevens, Warrior King, Tarrus Riley, Chezidek and Lutan Fyah. Prophecy
Izis also released singles with Wildgeese Records such as Jah is Worthy
and The System Red.
Bio provided by Heights of Love Production
Island Beats Magazine is a quarterly reggae magazine based in Toronto, Canada. The magazine was created to highlight reggae music and industry events in literature format for readers worldwide. The magazine has been in publication since January 2011. Its conception is the brain child of Editor-in-chief, Vanessa St. Louis, more popularly known as DJ Bubbles. Island Beats magazine is an extension of Bubbles Entertainment and Island Beats Radio, both of which DJ Bubbles is the CEO and founder. She is also an on air personality on the station. Her style of writing lead readers to a state of visualizing the reality of each entry in the magazine and leave them informed, entertained and anxiously waiting the next issue!
In an interview with Empress Skortcher on Global Linkz Radio, Vanessa was asked what inspired her to create the magazine. Her response was a humbling one. She expressed that from a very young age, she always had a passion for reggae and the industry in general. Adding that while she was born and raised in Montreal, Canada, she is the product of parents from the Caribbean. Her dad is Trinidadian and her mom Jamaican. Vanessa further expressed that while she values and embraces her multiple heritage, she finds herself always gravitating more to her Jamaican heritage and culture.
Her vision for the magazine is to provide a global medium through which she can share happenings in the industry, which highlights and introduces artists, producers, promoters, radio stations and, radio personalities who work hard on a daily basis to keep reggae music clean and alive!!!. When asked where she gets the information for the articles she writes about in Island Beats Magazine, she shared that as a media personnel, she is always exposed to artists, producers, managers and promoters of events who she meets in person or interviews, hence its is easy to find something of interest to write in her articles.
Last quarter's issue of Island beats Magazine was published on October 2012. A free copy is provided below for your reading pleasure.
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Be on the look out for the next issue which will be released on January 1,2013.
We will be featuring the next issue of Island Beats Magazine along with future publications on our radio website.
To submit your articles and for information on advertising in Island Beats Magazine contact Vanessa St. Louis
Email: islandsbeatsmag@gmail.com
If you are the smartest person in your group, then its time to find new friends. If you want to grow and continually improve and achieve the goals that you have set for yourself, then you must surround yourself with people who are consistently challenging themselves to improve themselves. You must surround yourself with people who do not have a victim mentality and do not have a defeatist mentality. It must be a symbiotic relationship. Surround yourself with proven mentors and people who have more knowledge than you do in areas that you want to learn.
Let go of people who just want to be here breathing air and who do not want to do anything with their lives. You are the sum total of the five or more people with whom you associate the most. It is time to throw unnecessary luggage overboard. Cut ALL of the anchors that are pulling you down.
You must be around people who want to participate in their own rescue. The Bible says that whatever a man thinketh so is he. What ever garbage you put in your mind, you will start to reflect the garbage that is in you. If you put positive uplifting thoughts in your mind and fill yourself with positive knowledge, then you will reflect those ideas in how you carry yourself.
Remember - "Adjust, Adapt, Improvise, Overcome!!"
