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Web. Google picks Jahdan Blakkamoore for Artist of the Week

Each week, Magnifier selects an Antenna Google Artist of the Week. These are our favorite artists, and are handpicked by our team of music experts. All the music on Magnifier can be added to your Music Beta library for free.

For myriad reasons — a dearth of production talent, canceled tour visas, an oppressive, crime-ridden environment — Jamaican music has become stagnant and the world has looked elsewhere for inspiring reggae artists. Jahdan Blakkamoore tramples over mediocre music like a lion charging through the savanna. Riding atop reggae, dubstep, hip-hop and eclectic electronic tracks, the Guyana-born, Brooklyn-raised singer deals out sharp, mentally stimulating verses with a spring-loaded vocal delivery that resonates long after the song has ended. read more

Web. Dread & Alive’s The Lost Tapes Vol 7 sampler (Arc Magazine)

Published by Arc Magazine (Aug 21, 2011)

You may remember that last month we introduced Dread & Alive, the innovative comic book integrating Caribbean pop culture, art and music in one creative (and interactive) package. Well, Dread & Alive is about to release a new issue of the comic book and music compilation in August and ARC is pleased to share an exclusive advance sneak peak. Last month we provided some exclusive images from Dread & Alive #6. This month we are very pleased to share not only an exclusive taste of the music from the upcoming Dread & Alive’s The Lost Tapes Volume 7 music compilation, but also the interactive music tools that come standard with each issue of the comic book.

Reviews. Dread & Alive’s The Lost Tapes (Soul of the Lion)

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Vol 1 - —-Vol 2 - —-Vol 5 - —-Vol 6

Inspired by The Dread & Alive comic book, The Lost Tapes is a musical journey compiled by Soul of the Lion in cooperation with Zoolook to accompany the epic Dread & Alive comic book. Hailed by the Jamaica Gleaner as “new territory in the collusion of art and Jamaican music”, The Lost Tapes span reggae, dub, spoken word and soulful roots. Designed to be heard either alongside Da Silva’s comic book, or, as a special, standalone musical event, The Lost Tapes is a unique find for music as well roots and culture fans everywhere.

Pound Magazine “Each issue of the eye-opening comic comes with an accompanying reggae soundtrack that is strong enough to stand on its own.” – read more

Exclaim! (Canada) “The series’ secret weapon is its accompanying musical compilation.” – read more

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Event. August 23 Jahdan Blakkamoore live in Newport, RI USA

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

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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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Congrats to Tasha Rozez + Melodic + Dubmatix > 2011 Irie Award Nominees

The 2011 IRIE Music Festival Award Nominees have been announced and on behalf of the Lost Tapes music series Soul of the Lion is pleased to wish Tasha Rozez, Melodic and Dubmatix its deepest congratulations! Tasha and Melodic are featured on Dread & Alive’s The Lost Tapes V6 and Dubmatix is on V5. Congratulations to all the nominees:

Best New Artist
Melodic Yoza <<<<<<< Listen
Donna Corbett
Khalilah Rose
Empress Divine

Best Dancehall Selector
Fire Kid Steenie
Black Reaction
DJ Tyrone
Gunz & Rozez <<<<<<<<< Watch
Spex
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Download. Dread & Alive’s The Lost Tapes V7 sampler

The full album – Dread & Alive’s the Lost Tapes Vol. 7 – drops August 9, 2011

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THE ALBUM DROPS AUGUST 9, 2011!

The Lost Tapes V7 Sampler Playlist

Ken Bob – “Shot Poor Johnny”
Dub Down – “Flatfoot Hustling”
Alerta Kamarada – “Historias De Pueblo”
Irie Love – “Freedom”
Perfect – “Hold On (Buju)”
Fear Nuttin Band ft Bushman – “Living Together ”

Download below to save to your computer
or scan the barcode to save to your smart phone

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Radio. Ray Darwin hosts The Listening Party Aug 14

Join singer Ray Darwin on The Listening Party for a special listening session of his new album, People’s Choice, now in stores.

CD / DIGITAL RELEASE [Joe Fraser Records]
Release date: 7/19/2011 #

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Vermont’s 4th Annual RhinoFest (Aug 5-7) welcomes Jahdan Blakkamoore & Noble Society

Music. Dread & Alive’s The Lost Tapes Volume 7 (Avail Aug 9, 2011)

VOLUME 7$$

1 Perfect – “Hold On (Buju)”
2 Fear Nuttin Band & Bushman – “People Living Together”
3 Ken Bob – “Shot Poor Johnny”
4 Dub Down – “Flatfoot Hustling”
5 Irie Love – “Freedom”
6 Alerta Kamarada – “Historias de Pueblo”

Download the sampler today!

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