01.24.13 - Sadiki LIVE in the studio

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The multi-talented singer and producer Sadiki was in town from Jamaica and stopped by the studio to talk about his latest album release "Jah Is The Only King". We were able to preview the whole wicked album on air as well as talk to him about the back story and production of the songs. Plus, we were lucky enough to have him sing one of his big tunes LIVE (see video). Check the archive, pick up the album HERE and come to the album release party at Downtown Top Ranking!

01.17.13 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute

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This show is a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in this the week of both his birthday (January 15th) and Martin Luther King Day. Dr. King was assassinated in 1968 and MLK day was actually not an official holiday until 18 years later, 1986. In remembrance of him, I wanted to take this opportunity to play songs that talked about love, unity and equality. 

01.10.13 - Phyllis Dillon Tribute

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Happy (belated) Birthday to the late great songstress, Phyllis Dillon. Her birthday was January 1st but I decided to celebrate it today and to do an all-female reggae artist show in dedication to her. Check the archive.

01.03.13 - Lloyd Charmers Tribute

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Lloyd Charmers, born Lloyd Tyrell, sadly passed away Thursday, December 27th 2012 in London. He was born in Trenchtown, Jamaica. His professional career began in 1962, when he performed as The Charmers with Roy Willis on Vere Johns' Talent Hour, starting a recording career soon after. When The Charmers split, he joined Slim Smith and Martin Jimmy Riley in The Uniques making big tunes such as "Watch This Sound". Charmers subsequently moved on to a solo career, releasing two albums in 1970, and also recording x-rated tracks such as "Birth Control", and the album Censored, these more risqué outings appearing under his real name or as 'Lloydie & The Lowbites'.

He was also briefly a member of The Messengers, a short-lived supergroup also featuring Ken Boothe, B. B. Seaton and Busty Brown.

He set up his own 'Splash' record label in the early 1970s, and moved into production. Productions by him were notable for their sophisticated arrangements. With hissession band, The Now Generation, he produced artists such as Ken Boothe (including some of Boothe's most successful solo releases of the period, including his cover of David Gates' "Everything I Own"), B. B. Seaton, The Gaylads, and Lloyd Parks.

He later relocated to the UK where he continued to record and produce in a variety of styles, from Lovers Rock to Disco. (via wikipedia for the most part)

12.27.12 - Happy New Year

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The last show of 2012. Thanks to all of the listeners out there, and to the fans of the Deadly Dragon Sounds show that are now tuned into the new Jamaica Rock time slot since July of this year. I wanted to end the year on an up note so I picked out some fun and positive tunes for you, from rocksteady to dancehall. I hope you enjoy it. Also, in the coming year I would love to give more shout outs to the listeners, please leave your name and where you are from on the Jamaica Rock EVR page HERE or on my facebook page HERE. Let me big you up! A wealth of health and happiness to you in 2013.