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ROOFTOP RIDDIM (ROSEGOLD RECORDS) PUTS ‘DANCE’ INTO DANCEHALL

RoseGold Records, founded by Samantha ‘ZJ Rose’, Jamaica’s top radio deejay on ZIPFM, can add a top riddim set with the RoofTop Riddim to her accolades. Now available on iTunes and e-tailers everywhere, the Rooftop Riddim balances electrifying dancehall beats and catchy dance grooves for Jamaica’s top singers and deejays in a singular, get-up-and-dance style. Mavado, Beenie Man, Charlie Blacks, Stacious, Flippa Mafia and D’Angel all provide signature efforts.

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Mavado doesn’t mince words on “House Top” yet his smooth delivery is of course nothing less than ‘cool and deadly’ while Beenie Man, the consummate singer, artist and performer, is on full display with “Under Curfew”. And “Turn Me On”, from young Charlie Blacks, shows why he has been responsible for energizing the Jamaican music scene of late. On the Rooftop, dancehall reggae’s fastest rising female artists, DJ Stacious and D’Angel, show what put them on top. Stacious says less gimmicks and more action on “Just Do It” while D’Angel, backed by a catchy and confident hook, is swagger-ific on “Come Over”. “Naah Lef Him Again”, by Flippa Mafia, aka ‘The Flossing King’, raises the energy and the swagger even further.

Bursting with Jamaican vibes as well as a magnetic dance floor appeal, The Rooftop Riddim is now burning the roof down day and night over the airwaves and in the dance. Get up on the rooftop today!

ROOFTOP RIDDIM
Tracklisting

Mavado – House Top
Beenie Man – Under Curfew
D’Angel – Come Over
Charlie Blacks – Turn Me On
Flippa Mafia – Nah Lef Him Again

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.

KALI BLAXX AND PRESSURE ARE FIRST TO BE RELEASED ON THE CLEARLY RIDDIM

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It’s clear to see Itation Records has founds its groove. Following up Delly Ranx’ Good Profile (2009) and its UnitedReggae.com Roots Riddim of the Year award-winning World Go Round Riddim(2008), Itation is proud to announce the upcoming release of the brand new Clearly Riddim. On the Clearly Riddim, another wicked one drop, Itation sticks to its award winning formula, teaming up once more with production team, Tune In Crew, for a partnership that is sure to be a chart topper once again.

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Ahead of its official APRIL 2010 album release, the first tracks to hit the streets from Kali Blaxx and Pressure take the funky keyboard, cool and deadly guitar and thick bass lines of the Clearly Riddim and make it their own. One of Jamaica’s brightest rising stars, Kali Blaxx has a must-hear tough love lesson to teach on “Nah trust dem” while Pressure, the pride of the Virgin Isands, offers a compelling motivational message for the world on “Be what you want to be”. Two sides of the same coin, Kali Blaxx and Pressure provide a gripping preview of what is to come from Lutan Fyah, Fanton Mojah, Delly Ranx, Mega Banton and many more of the finest and most sought after vocalists in contemporary reggae music.

COLLIE BUDDZ – “COME DOWN” (PRODUCED BY GREEN LION)

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Perhaps you have seen it on ThisIs50.com, or heard it on New York’s influential Hot 97. The brand new single produced by Green Lion, “Come Down”, from Collie Buddz upcoming album is a crossover smash that links dancehall, reggae, R&B and soul.

TOUSSAINT’S “BE YOU” IS SOULFUL ROOTS

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.

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Shot on locationin St. Croix, Toussaint and I-Grade Records are setting a new standard for soulful roots. “Be You” is the first single from the upcoming album, Roots In A Modern Time (July 2010).

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CLEARLY RIDDIM PREMIERS ON 8 STATIONS IN 5 COUNTRIES

April 6, 2010 – April 12, 2010

Starting April 6 and running through April 12, certain radio stations around the world will be premiering exclusive singles from Itation’s soon to be released Clearly Riddim. Reggae and music fans worldwide are invited to be a part of the Clearly Riddim World Premier which will unite radio listeners in Jamaica, Boston, New York, London, Miami, Paris, San Diego and Toronto as well as worldwide via the web. Listen in as ZJ Rose in Jamaica, David Rodigan in London, DJ Roy in New York and other top deejays put their spin on two never before heard songs from Kali Blaxx, “We Nah Trust Dem” and Pressure, “Be What You Want To Be”.

SCHEDULE

Tues., April 6 in Boston on Datz Hits Radio 99.7FM
12pm (EST)
with DJ Tosheba of Itation Records
http://www.datzhitsradio.com
http://www.itationrecords.com

Wed., April 7 in New York on WVIP 93.5
8PM (EST)
DJ Roy on Irie Jam Radio
http://www.wvipfm.com

Wed., April 7 in Paris on Generations 88.2
11 PM (CET)
The Mix K-za Show with Selecta Kaza
http://generationsfm.com/
http://www.myspace.com/selectakza

Thurs., April 8 in Miami on WLRN 91.3
1AM EST
with Rich Davis on Sounds of the Caribbean
http://www.wlrn.org

Sat., April 10 in Jamaica on ZIP FM
6AM-10AM Jamaica Time (CST)
with ZJ ROZE
http://www.zipfm.net/
ZJ Rose on Facebook

Sat., April 10 in Toronto, Canada on CHRY 105.5
10AM (EST)
with Richard Banton on Radio Dubplate
http://www.chry.fm
http://www.radiodubplate.com

Sun., April 11 in London on KISS 100
11PM (GMT)
with David Rodigan
http://www.totalkiss.com
http://www.myspace.com/davidrodigan

GREEN LION CREW

Producers. Sound System. Radio deejays. Event promoters. All around entertainment experts. Led by producer/selector Zeke Stern, responsible for productions with Collie Buddz (“Come Down”), Capleton and Niyorah, producer/artist Dana Knowles whose credits include Ras Attitude and Cherine Davis, and producer/selector Joshua Chamberlain, whose credits include Poirier, Lunice and Grahmzilla, Green Lion is at the forefront of reggae, dancehall and party vibes. Based in New England (USA), St. Croix and Montreal, its international presence means Green Lion can rock the party with exclusive beats, up to the time hits and a respect for the musical foundation in any language.

TASHA ROZEZ / GUNZ N ROZEZ

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. In addition to bragging rights to go with the first ever Female Sound Clash Champion trophy (2002) on the shelf, and crucial combinations with Kardinall Offishall (“Bad Like We Bad”) and Wio-k (“Footloose”) on the airwaves, Tasha’s mixing and mastery of a sharp lyrical flow put Gunz N Rozez on a different level. Armed with custom songs from world renowned artists, a warrior’s mentality and feminine mystique, Gunz N Rozez performances are as diverse as Tasha’s talents. The WUN Magazine 2010 Selector of the Year and three-time Marc Ecko Female DJ of The Year Stylus award nominee in her hometown of Toronto, Rozez is also one of the most travelled and sought after DJs out of Canada. Numerous tours through Asia, the United States, Caribbean and Europe have translated into features on MTV Europe and Canada’s equivalent, Much Music. With a new Gunz N Rozez mix and a new combination on the horizon (stay tuned for more information about that) come see what all the buzz is about.