Published in Sway Magazine (July 8, 2011)

“Tasha Rozez proves she’s dangerous behind the turntables”

Tasha Rozez may look nice behind the turntables, but her sound crew GunznRozez can draw blood in any sound clash. When she isn’t battling other DJs, Rozez travels the world, bringing together dancehall and reggae lovers.

“I’m everywhere,” she says. “I go wherever someone calls me to go … but having an international sound is not something I chose.” (read more)

Tonight on Rap City…
With the Stylus Awards in Toronto this weekend, we’ve got a high energy line up of guests on the show tomorrow. Performance by Vancity’s SonReal and Toronto’s super producer Rich Kidd, an interview with Mayhem Morearty and JRDN, guest DJ and Stylus nominee Tasha Rozez, and of course our #Freestyle battle.

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If looks could kill, Gunz N Rozez, the female sound system from Toronto, Canada, would ‘done the place’ as they say in the Jamaican dancehall. But in the heated atmosphere of the sound system business, looks alone don’t kill, music does, and Gunz N Rozez, led by Tasha Rozez, has the trophy and the skills to prove it.

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Jahdan Blakkamoore kicked off his recent Argentina tour with an appearance on Rock & Pop 95.9‘s reggae program, La De Dios.

Preview “Never Lay Down” featuring Army

I Grade Records is pleased to present Danny I’s new album, To Your Majesty, which finds I Grade going back to its Virgin Islands roots – spreading musical ises and healing – while reaching out to Latin America as well. Danny I, who was raised St Croix, USVI, leads the way deep into the fiber of contemporary reggae and rastafarian culture. Danny I has traveled the world, seen war and strife between nations as well as on the streets of his island hometown. To Your Majesty is his response.

To Your Majesty takes “full advantage of the wide scale of abilities from the gifted vocalist.”
United Reggae read more

The album’s 14 tracks are a showcase of what happens when meaningful messages based on Danny I’s inspired experience and Zion I Kings’ majestic musical arrangements come together ably guided by I Grade Records’ pioneering co-founder and producer, Laurent ‘Tippy I’ Alfred. Guest appearances by standout VI artists, Army, Dushane and Sabbattical Ahdah help to paint a lyrical picture that captures the problems and solutions of local communities from the islands to the mountains. To Your Majesty will be available April 12 via EB Reggae, VP Records and e-tailers worldwide.

To Your Majesty is “so pleasing in so many ways… the album is very strong.”
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Preview “Over Red & Blue”

Preview “Tu Confusion”

Canadian reggae ambassadors Poirier and Dubmatix are up for Juno Awards this Sunday March 27, 2011. The Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music. Poirier (“Arena” with Crookers and Face T) and Dubmatix (“Mousetrap Dub” featuring Eek A Mouse) are also featured on the critically acclaimed Dread & Alive’s The Lost Tapes Volume 5 and will always be winners to us. Here are their Juno Award nominations…

POIRIER

Nominated for Electronic Album of the Year
For the album: Running High (Ninja Tune)

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Click here to preview Poirier’s “Arena” (with Crookers and Face T)

Drawing from a wide range of tropical riddims and urban electro, the power of Montréal-based DJ/producer Poirier’s bass blasts through any flimsy attempt to classify his music. Pinpointing the bits and pieces of dancehall beats, soca energy and electronic intensity is futile in the face of Poirier’s dance-driven creativity and air horn-worthy excitement. Signed to Ninja Tune, this is a man who just understands what works in the dance.

.DUBMATIX

Nominated for Reggae Recording of the Year
For the album: System Shakedown (Renegade Media)

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Click here to preview “Mousetrap Dub” featuring Eek A Mouse

Having imprinted his name in the minds of reggae fans worldwide with his debut release Champion Sound Clash in 2004, the Toronto-born producer is now firmly established as one of the top reggae producers worldwide with three chart-topping releases that includes the 2009 JUNO Award-nominated “Renegade Rocker” and the 2010 JUNO Award win for Best Reggae Recording plus international acclaim and a list of collaborations that include some of reggae’s most influential legends.

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Jahdan Blakkamoore – “Mountains To Climb”

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The Wire (UK) – “…varying styles with each track, from ragga to one-drop roots, soft soul reggae to more hip hop inclined tunes…Stand out tracks are ‘Down In The Ghetto’… ‘Ghetto Living’ and ‘Right Way’, where a sparse hip-hop rhythm shows the way to achieve maximum effect with a minimally structured mix.” – March 2011

Montreal Mirror – “As soulful as he is conscious, Jahdan showcases an effortless ability to merge dancehall with roots, R&B and hip hop.” – February 2011

All Music Guide – “A gently powerful dancehall/funk workout that nicely alternates despair with hope…” – Jan 2011 (read more)

Short and Sweet NYC – “Honest and relevant… Blakkamoore is definitely one to keep an eye on…” – Jan 2011 (read more)

RCRDLBL - “We suggest [Jahdan's] entire new album Babylon Nightmare as your winter soundtrack…” Dec 2010 read more

United Reggae – “Earlier this year Nas and Junior Gong truly international work that fused ancient and modern, urban and rural sounds and ideals. This feels like chapter two.” – Dec 2010 (read more)

Reggaemani - “Jahdan has managed to outperform himself.” – Dec 2010 (read more)

Achis Reggae – “The best lyrical experience to be found in modern reggae…” – Dec 2010 (read more)

Fader – “[All Comes Back To One] finds Blakkamoore exploring a softer, less dark side.” – Nov 2010 (read more)

OkPlayer/LargeUp – “…easily the hottest artist making reggae outside Jamaica right now–and one of the hottest, period…” – Nov 2010 (read more)

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Jahdan Blakkamoore – “All Comes Back To One”

Jahdan Blakkamoore – “Against All Odds” featuring Noble Society

by Tomas Palermo for United Reggae /click here to read more

With both a love of Jamaica’s rocksteady sounds and modern international music of all sorts, Courtney John balances a career based on quality over quantity. He spoke to United Reggae about his recent recordings and how to be a successful artist in 2011. The singer and producer formerly known as Yogi whose uncles Boya and Beres Hammond introduced him to the music business now has a solid international following. One of those global links is with California’s Itation Records who are promoting Courtney John’s new single Never Keep You Waiting, which features sparkling music arrangement by the Tune In Crew. /click here to read more