More new tunes from the Federation crew to start your week. Check out the music below…

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Here is Sean Paul’s new video “Got To Love You” featuring Alexis Jordan.

We let you know about this before the big throw down on the parkway, so it’s only right we give you the full mix.

Download it below.

The folks at 10.Deep and Federation Sound collab to drop some tunes to get folks ready for the Bashment that is Labor Day Week in BKNYC. The full mix will drop this Saturday, but check out the preview featuring Kardi, Sean Paul and more below…

Labor Day Weekend is nearly upon us… And those that know Brooklyn know this weekend the streets of Flatbush and Crown Heights will explode for the Carribean Day parade. In the spirit of the many Caribbean nations pouring into our streets to tear it up, we decided to contribute to the mayhem by throwing a new mixtape project into the mix – one that would end the summer with a bang… or a murder.

We teamed up with the mighty Federation Sound to bring you SUMMER MURDA, a unique, 48-track soundclash mix full of exclusive dubplates from a wide range of dancehall’s greatest new and old artists – including the likes of Buju Banton, Vybz Kartel, Sean Paul, Chino, Mr. Lexx, Kardinal Offishall and Flippa Mafia to true OGs Johnny Osbourne, Shinehead and Freddie McGregor. Our collective focus was not to bring you the latest, newest dancehall, but to create something timeless.  Here’s a quick taste of what you can expect to hear…

Federation Sound was originally founded in 1999 by Max Glazer, Kenny Meez and Cipha Sounds and has since grown to become a worldwide force in reggae music (and include Alric & Bodyd from Fame FM, Jamaica) and the late Disco D (RIP). Representing Brooklyn, Jamaica and Philly, they have collaborated with Sean Paul, Vybz Kartel, Baby Cham and Aidonia, as well has have produced dancehall remixes for Rihanna, when not keeping up with a busy travel schedule. Federation also host weekly shows on eastvillageradio.com, iTunes Radio/ and Scion’s streaming mixshow, as well as their own Federation Invasion podcast.

We’ll be dropping SUMMER MURDA online on Saturday, September 3rd at 5pm (Brooklyn time) and will be celebrating with catered food, drink and soundclash at an outdoor launch affair from 7-11pm (see details below) with Max Glazer and guests (Federation Sound), DJ Ayres (The Rub) and Nick Catchdubs (Fool’s Gold). We’ll see you there…

After the jump, check out the flier for the tape’s launch party on Saturday night…

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Carnival is right around the corner…this should set the mood.

Check the mix below:

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Via The Heatwave, comes this hour-long starter kit on Dancehall Reggae for all those who may need it. This follows up their celebration of Sleng Teng’s anniversary a few weeks back. Great way to start the week, I say.

Check out the mix and details below…

I couldn’t quite keep it to one tune per year as I was also trying to make sure that all the key artists from this period were represented. I think I did pretty well in the end but I’m sure I left out some notable vocalists. I KNOW that there are hundreds of BIG TUNES that didn’t get featured.

I suppose there’s always someone who gets left out at a birthday party. Big up Lady Saw, Kiprich, Cecile, TOK, Terry Ganzie, Serani, Spice and all the other artists whose invites got lost in the post.

So here’s The Heatwave’s history lesson aka bashment birthday party. 25 years of dancehall. As Benjamin points out at some point, this is one for the iPod.

Download it here: Via The Heatwave: 25 Years of Dancehall.

Tracklisting after the jump…

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While deciding what today’s post would be, I came up on Sean Paul’s newest video, featuring Arif ‘Super’ Cooper’s Relationship Riddim. I figured instead of just sharing the video, I’d share all the tracks over the riddim as well. Check out the video below and the music after the jump…

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Remembering when these songs were big really makes me feel old. Check out the details below, via VIBE.com…

With smash hits like “No Games” and “She Loves Me,” Jamaican producer/vocalist Serani has a gift for taking raw and uncut dancehall to the pop charts.With his debut album No Games about to drop October 27 on Phase One Records, VIBE asked him to pick 5 of his favorite hardcore reggae cuts that broke through outernationally….

5 Chaka Demus and Pliers “Murder She Wrote”

That’s one of my favorite beats of all time. Big up to Sly & Robbie. That song still plays to this day and it’s all over movie soundtracks.

4 Wayne Wonder “No Letting Go”

Yo that’s just one very very very good song. It’s flawless. It’s got a lot of emotions. Just a big tune.

3 Devonte and Tanto Metro “Everyone Falls In Love”

That one went straight out of the dancehall to the pop charts. It’s so sweet with a nice hardcore dancehall beat.

Check out the last two picks and read the full article here: Serani’s Top Five Breakthrough Reggae Records.

Federation & Sean Paul have linked up to put together Dutty Chronicles: The Blaze, a new mixtape that highlights Sean’s career and serves as a appetizer to his forthcoming album, Imperial Blaze, out on the 18th of this month. Check out the info below…

…Dutty Chronicles: The Blaze – The official Sean Paul mix CD featuring all of his hits, Federation dub plates and 4 exclusive songs from the new album, Imperial Blaze, in stores and online 8.18.09….

Download the mix here: Sean Paul x Federation: Dutty Chronicles: The Blaze Mixtape.