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New Music. Taddy P – Gimme Di Bass (Bass Inna Yu Face)

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Taddy P “is helping to define a progressive new sound for reggae, a style that incorporates outside influences but maintains an authentic Jamaican foundation,” says Tomas Palermo (Forward Ever).

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Music. Taddy P + Evin Lale – “Come Go With Me” (Bass Inna You Face)

Bassist/producer Taddy P links with soulful Evin Lake for an all-Jamaican version of the all-American hit from Teddy Prendergrass…

“Taddy takes Teddy’s soul hit, blends an arrangement that has a lovers rock flavor and creates a new track that sounds like it was meant to be.” – Rasta Music

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JAHDAN BLAKKAMOORE: ALL COMES BACK TO ONE REMIX EP (LUSTRE KINGS/LIONDUB INT’L)

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“The master has come back: Jahdan Blakkamoore’s widely-salivated-over heater “All Comes Back To One” is here again to incite a much needed spring thaw through a slew of excellent remixes.” /hillary kaylor (rcrdlbl.com) read more

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TOUSSAINT’S NEW ALBUM, BLACK GOLD, IS A TRULY AMAZING JOURNEY THROUGH CARIBBEAN ROOTS AND AMERICAN SOUL

I Grade Records is pleased to introduce, Black Gold, the debut solo album by Toussaint. Most well known as the former lead singer of the Stax Records and Blue Note recording group Soulive, Toussaint is poised to bring forth his unforgettable blend of soul and roots to the world. Black Gold embodies a unique combination of the American soul of Toussaint’s upbringing and the African-Caribbean roots he has gravitated towards. His compelling storytelling and seamless vocal range (as heard on the standout tracks “Roots In A Modern Time”, “Unforgettable”, “Black Gold”) are a perfect match for the cutting-edge, soul-tinged roots grooves assembled by Virgin Islands-based I Grade Records (Midnite, Dezarie, Pressure, Niyorah). Black Gold is available  digitally on August 10 through Zojak Worldwide, and distributed physically through VIROOTS.COM, Ernie B’s Reggae and VP Records starting August 24.

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I Grade Records is pleased to introduce, Black Gold, the debut solo album by Toussaint. Most well known as the former lead singer of the Stax Records and Blue Note recording group Soulive, Toussaint is poised to bring forth his unforgettable blend of soul and roots to the world. Black Gold embodies a unique combination of the American soul of Toussaint’s upbringing and the African-Caribbean roots he has gravitated towards. His compelling storytelling and seamless vocal range (as heard on the standout tracks “Roots In A Modern Time”, “Unforgettable”, “Black Gold”) are a perfect match for the cutting-edge, soul-tinged roots grooves assembled by Virgin Islands-based I Grade Records (Midnite, Dezarie, Pressure, Niyorah). Black Gold is available  digitally on August 10 through Zojak Worldwide, and distributed physically through VIROOTS.COM, Ernie B’s Reggae and VP Records starting August 24.

Tracklisting

1. Nobody Knows

2. This Song

3. Roots In A Modern Time

4. Be You

5. Sunshine In Morning

6. Hello My Beautiful

7. Black Gold

8. Look Up

9. Conquering Cocaine

10. Rise and Dall featuring Jahdan Blakkamoore

11. Marching

12. Patient

13. Unforgettable

14. Changing

15. Rain Again

About Toussaint:

Toussaint has spent his entire life at the musical crossroads, always breaking new ground along the way. The son of a Baptist preacher and gospel singer, Toussaint nurtured his craft in the church at a young age before finding his own voice in the compelling lyrics and artistic independence of the hip-hop group Red Pill, the funk reggae oufit The China Band, the rock and soul of the Trama Unit, more recently Buru Style and most notably during the two years he spent as lead singer with legendary Stax Records and Blue Note recording group, Soulive.

About Zion High Kings Production team:

In 2003, three noted producers, Laurent (Tippy I) Alfred of I Grade Records, Moon (aka Digital Ancient) of Lustre Kings and Jah David of Zion High Productions, first came together to collaborate. Dean Pond joined the team and the collective struck gold with Duane Stephenson’s “Hard Times” and “Flying High” by Jahdan Blakkamoore. Once again, Zion I Kings’ work on Toussaint’s “Roots In A Modern Time” sets a new standard for modern day roots music.

TANYA STEPHENS & TADDY P – “HEART OF STONE” (r&b, roots)

Vocalist Tanya Stephens goes toe to toe the with her bassy producer, Taddy P, as he channels heavy roots and blues on the bass guitar.

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NEW MUSIC: TARRUS RILEY – “INTIMATE RESERVATIONS” (ROSEGOLD ENTERTAINMENT)


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Tarrus Riley strips roots and soul to its essentials on “Intimate Reservations”, the latest release from Rosegold Entertainment (Rooftop Riddim, Netzah Riddim) with musical director and saxophone maestro, Dean Fraser, seamlessly responding with bright solos. The breathless emotion of Tarrus is palpable and, as he has shown on hits from “She’s Royal” to “Stay With You”, Tarrus hits the notes on cue with absolute ease. Intimate Reservations is now available on iTunes and e-tailers everywhere courtesy of Zojak World Wide.

TADDY P & MAXI PRIEST – “TOO BUSY” (soul, roots)

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Endless practice sessions as a youth in Montego Bay, Jamaica on the homemade guitar earned Taddy a proper one, and eventually, classical studies at the Royal School of Music in London, England, which led to a regular gig as the personal bass player for 2-time Grammy nominee, Maxi Priest, and productions with Jamaica’s top vocalists.

TOUSSAINT’S “BE YOU” IS SOULFUL ROOTS

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With a husky tenor that is the epitome of soul and a unique ability to link soul with roots, hip hop gospel and blues, Toussaint’s sound continues to live up to his nickname, The Liberator. While liberated from any boundaries of form or genre, Toussaint remains grounded in soul and roots music. And with an epic album from I-Grade Records on tap, Toussaint is poised to break new ground worldwide. “Be You”, the first single to be released from the forthcoming album, Black Gold, is already taking roots and soul to another level.

Toussaint has spent his entire life at the musical crossroads, always breaking new ground along the way. The son of a Baptist preacher and gospel singer, Toussaint nurtured his craft in the church at a young age before finding his own voice in the compelling lyrics and artistic independence of the hip-hop group Red Pill, the funk reggae oufit The China Band, the rock and soul of the Trama Unit, and most notably during the two years he spent as lead singer with legendary Stax Records and Blue Note recording group, Soulive.

Connecting with Virgin Islands-based I-Grade Records—the label responsible for setting a new standard for roots reggae through critically acclaimed albums like Dezarie’s “Fya”, Niyorah’s “Purification Session” and Midnite’s “Assini”—puts both I Grade and Toussaint at the crossroads. Indeed, their upcoming abum, Black Gold (set for a summer 2010 release) will be a defining moment for soul reggae and music fans everywhere.

SARAH BRINDELL – DREAMING SHOES (NAYA RECORDS)

Don’t let the title fool you. Sarah Brindell’s sophomore studio album, Dreaming Shoes, is not an REM-inducing record. Dreaming Shoes about going places you have never been. Intimate and adventurous, the album is constantly growing, evolving out of soul, folk, pop and jazz and infused with critical elements of Brazilian and Caribbean rhythms. Packed with individual talent—Mauricio Zottarelli (Hiromi, Esperanza Spaulding), Yaure Muniz, (Buena Vista Social Club), Nate Edgar and Mike Keenan (John Brown’s Body) as well as Aaron Bellamy and Amy Bowls (Sam Kininger Band)—Dreaming Shoes maintains its cohesiveness throughout, refusing to lean in any one direction or on any one musician. Brindell, whose previous efforts have been cooed over from east coast (the “newly minted diva of funk, pop and jazz” – Boston Globe) to west (“simply mesmerizing” – Time Out San Francisco), says, “I approached Dreaming Shoes differently because I wanted the artists to play to the song, not for their own chops”.

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The strength of Dreaming Shoes is not in the music alone. Brindell’s honey sweet voice is perhaps eclipsed only by her razor sharp song writing. The honest, emotive reflection of the opening track, Dandelion…growing where you’re never planted anyhow/ Somebody come and pull your roots out of the ground?/Wish that I could help you now Dandelion/You never quite fit in but you’re still tryin’ is juxtaposed by the alternately playful (“Truth“) and tragic (“Workaholic“). Dreaming Shoes also pays tribute to the foundation (a unique lyrical response to Duke Ellington’s “Sophisticated Lady“) and the innovative (a fresh Brazilian jazz cut of Sting’s “Message In A Bottle“). In “Little Sunflower“, Brindell’s seductive vocal and keyboard harmonies are joined with Yaure Muniz on flugelhorn, Maurico‘s percussion, Amy Bowls on organ and a funky guitar solo by Jeff Lockhart, in a wonderful display of simultaneous artistic exploration and group solidarity.

Following the bright, salsero-style guitar arrangement on “Pillow“, Brindell puts a dreamy final touch on the album with “4 AM Blues“, the same song from which she took the title (4AM blues/ Sandman’s gone away/ He took your dreaming shoes, and led your mind astray)-a fitting finale for a record that stimulates reflection through its musical texture, compelling storytelling and palpable soul. From solid Caribbean roots about to burst at the seams, to wide open Latin riffs and raw bluesy vocals, Dreaming Shoes is an inspired journey from beginning to, well, one that you just don’t want to end. Indeed, the album is a dream to listen to, and proves they do come true.

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