Can’t front on this one at all. This is TUFF. Federation’s Max Glazer on the boards. Check the details below…
…Vybz Kartel is on top form on top of driving drums, a bubbling bassline and strong simple synths. A wining tune featuring a melodic, old school ragga flow and lyrics in Spanish is always going to be a winner!
…via.
I’m not sure when the video for this came out but it did, I’m just glad that now there’s also a visual for this tune.
Here is the original mix we posted on it almost a year ago. Crazy. I didn’t it was that long ago either, time flies.
It’s been a minute since I posted one of these…check out the details below…
New music from Laden, Chino, Bramma, I-Thunder, Bugle, Demarco, Vybz Kartel, Voicemail, Cecile, Leftside, Luciano and more. “Word A Prayer” riddim (TJ), “One Day” riddim (Seanizzle), “Summer Rave” riddim (DJ Frass), “Walla Beez” riddim (Cool Face), “Cosa Nostra” riddim (Ward 21), and more.
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Download it here: Federation Podcast #150.
Just another example of a video that Vybz’ shot at home but the track is undeniable.
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…
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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…
New video from Vybz that’s been making it’s way around the net. It’s only right that we join in. Check out the video below…
I swear Vybz shoots 90% of his videos in his house, anyway here is the video for his “Unfaithful” track.
On Boxing Day, the day after Christmas, BBC 1Xtra headed down to St. Thomas, JA to docuemnt the event that was Sting 2009. The all-day affair included performances from Bounty, Vybz, Mavado, Kiprich and many more. For a taste of what went down, check out the gallery below….
1Xtra was at Sting 2009, bringing you all the best of the on-stage and backstage action.An incredible line-up, electric atmosphere, amazing performances and a few on-stage clashes. One night that can make or break your career - it’s that important.
…or check out the full set here: BBC 1Xtra @ Sting 2009 on Flickr.com.
And be sure to check Robbo Ranx’s recap of the event on BBC 1Xtra tomorrow morning from 8-10AM EST and on BBC’s streaming audio thereafter. Click here to stream the show.
Vybz Kartel gets a head start on the new year with his ode to 2010. Check out the video below…
…via Shadyville Caribbean.
