05.22.14 - The Final Episode of Jamaica Rock

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It has taken me a while to make this post because I have, of course, been saddened by the end of the musical memories on East Village Radio. You can read more about "why" HERE. I ended up having a VERY special guest on this show, one of my favorite artists, the mega-talented Johnny Osbourne! He absolutely made the day so happy for me that I didn't wallow in it being the last show. As an added bonus Jonny Go Figure, Ras Tayo of Twinsound and Devon "Bobo Saw" Clarke also stopped by to show some love. I will be getting my archives soon from East Village Radio so I will let you know when the archives are back up-to-date on JamaicaRock.com. Thanks so much to all who listened in for the support. I has meant a lot to me and hopefully has spread some extra reggae appreciation around the world. Max respect of course out to my Deadly Dragon crew for the content on the Deadly Dragon Sounds Show as well as their continued support. I will be posting new mixes around and also HERE and stay tuned for a possible new radio home. Love!

05.15.14 Cat Coore of Third World LIVE in the studio

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It was an honor and pleasure to have Cat Coore of Third World in the studio with me for my second-to-last-show on East Village Radio. He was in town promoting "Under The Magic Sun", set to be released this June 10th, 2014. It's a beautiful compilation of some favorite cover songs as well as updated versions of a few Third World classics, available online as mp3 and even vinyl! Also, apparently Cat is as crazy about hot sauce as I am so keep an eye out for some culinary hotness coming from him soon. Check the archive for the album preview and interview!

05.08.14 - Sly & Studio One & More

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Sly & Robbie by Beth Lesser

Sir Coxsone by David Corio

In honor of Sly Dunbar's Earthstrong I pulled some favorites for you, as well as some Studio One beauties in honor of the Fourth Annual Studio One Tribute May 9th, 2014 with a special dedication to Jackie Mittoo. Much respect out to K Vibes the Brick Rose and Downbeat The Ruler! Check the archive.

05.01.14 - Techniques Tribute

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Winston Riley

Not my first Techniques tribute and certainly not my last. The Techniques gave me my DJ moniker (via Curtis Mayfield) and Winston Riley's Techniques label have given us all such killer reggae classics that they deserve to be lauded at every opportunity. Rest in power to the great Winston Riley, I had the honor of meeting him at his shop in Jamaica and he was so gentle and gracious. He even let me go through some 45 archives in the back of the store, and I will never forget that.

04.24.14 - Inspiration from The Gaylads

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I am kicking myself for not trying harder to get The Gaylads on the show. I heartfully apologize. The week gets away from me and also I get a little overwhelmed with the idea of meeting and interviewing my music idols but I will tell you that I will not let that stop me in the future! This show is filled with many amazing Gaylads tunes and I hope you enjoy. I also hope that you checked them out in Brooklyn because it was a memorable night. "Saturday night at a party… everyone was feeling good…"

04.17.14 - Cool Collie Edition

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It's that time of year again, to pull together some of my favorite tunes celebrating the herb, the ishen, the collie, the kaya, the sensi, the weed and the rest. There's also a preview of the very first vinyl release between VP Records and Blood & Fire UK out on Record Store Day, April 19th 2014. Happy 420 and check the archive!

04.10.14 - DJ Sober LIVE in the studio

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The show starts out with one of my favorite Shinehead songs, as a birthday shout out to the artist. The first hour contains many more Shinehead tunes as well as Pinchers and some other 80s and 90s dancehall. In the second hour we are joined by my good friend, incredible illustrator and respected DJ, Sober from Dallas, Texas. He is just starting out a Northeast US Tour and came by the show with his first all-reggae set! Check the archive above and also DJSOBER.com