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TLP 018: Gentleman and Richie Stephens take over The Listening Party

TLP 018 welcomes Richard Stephenson and Tilmann Otto. Best known as Richie Stephens and Gentleman, their performance last August at the Woodstock Music Festival in Poland set in motion a chain of events that have yet to end. Gentleman brought Richie to Poland for the festival and Richie returned the favor by inviting Gentleman to join him at Jamaica Jazz and Blues in late January of this year, a signature concert event throughout the region and the world. Following Jazz and Blues they spent a couple weeks recording more tunes, two music videos and responding to seemingly unending media requests. Richie Stephens and Gentleman have recorded many songs together, so why such intense interest now? Basically it comes down to numbers. Listen for yourself and get a preview of music yet to be released. And at the end of the show don’t miss the new Song of the Week from The 45 Shootout.

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Music. Nazarenes – Single EP (I Grade Records)

EP now available on !
The album Meditation drops April 24, 2012

Preview Nazarenes “Food”
Food – Nazarenes by I Grade Records
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I Grade Records is pleased to announce the release of the Nazarenes Single EP, including “On My Way” and “Food” taken from the upcoming Nazarenes album release, Meditation. The release of “On My Way” and “Food” on February 28 mark the upcoming April 24 release of Meditation, I Grade Records’ first project with an African music group. The Nazarenes, made up of brothers Noah and Medhane Tewolde, are also far more than a typical African reggae act. The new Nazarenes Single EP on I Grade Records reflects the Tewolde brothers’ multi-cultural experience, incorporating elements of pop, dub, reggae and rock. Exclusively for the release of the Nazarenes Single EP, I Grade records is particularly pleased to make the dub versions available with the original studio tracks.

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Music. Various Artists – Jah Golden Throne (Zion High Productions)

Preview/Purchase the album on .

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Preview Glen Washington “Fall On Me” (ZHP)
Glen Washington – Fall On Me – Zion High Productions by Soul of the Lion
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JAH GOLDEN THRONE is a brand new various artist compilation for 2012 delivering a rich, full-bodied, and rootsy survey of the best in contemporary roots from the most respected voices and rising stars in reggae today. Featuring artists old and new from across the reggae spectrum, Zion High Productions presents an album of all original riddim tracks with studio work anchored by Zion I Kings (David “Jah David” Goldfine/ Zion High Productions, Alfred “Tippy” Laurent/ I Grade, and Andrew “Moon” Bain/ Lustre Kings). Staying true to the legacy of the music, JAH GOLDEN THRONE offers a seat at the reggae table where the roots of the music and the message stimulate heart, mind and soul.

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Happenings. M1 (of Dead Prez) and DJ Child (of Project Groundation) on NorCal tour

Click here to preview/download the Revolutionary Culture Mixtape.

Radio. The Listening Party show with Sizzla Kalonji showcased on OkayPlayer/LargeUp

“One of the most candid conversations with Sizzla that we’ve heard.”
- Jesse Serwer/LargeUp

See the story on LargeUp > here <

Listen to TLP 016: Sizzla Kalonji In August Town

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Music. Faraji feat Dwisdom – Sensimilla Love (Groove Galore)

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Preview Faraji feat Dwisdom “Sensimilla Love”
SENSIMILLA LOVE(Wondeful feeling) feat.(Dwisdom) by GrooveGalore

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Riddim. Life After Lifetime (Larger Than Life Records)

Preview Delly Ranx’ “Jah Jah A Mi Everyting”

Larger Than Life™ Records (LTL) 1st production, “Life After Lifetime” riddim is available on iTunes and fine e-tailers everywhere February 14th, 2012 featuring brand new roots from Delly Ranx, Anthony B, Bunny Rugs, Luciano and more! Consisting of members from the highly acclaimed sound system, Itation, J-Trees & DJ Tosheba have once again set their mark within the reggae community. Heard weekly on the radio show “A Higher Meditation” on the online reggae station www.bigupradio.com, and along with a history of producing tracks with the likes of Courtney John, Delly Ranx, Perfect, Anthony B & Pressure Busspipe, LTL is proud to launch Larger Than Life™ Records with the “Life After Lifetime,” riddim, an 8 track + version riddim compilation project co-produced alongside LTL family member, dancehall icon, singer, songwriter, and producer, Delly Ranx.

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