Wednesday, November 13, 2013

11.07.13 - Digital English LIVE in the studio

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Digital English, a.k.a Valentine Saunders, has been producing hard-hitting Reggae music since the early 1980s. Over the years he has worked with the likes of legendary NYC producer Phillip Smart and his Jamaican and UK upbringing have lent him a keen ear for both minor keys and heavy bass in the production of seminal Roots tunes and more.
I was honored to have him join me in the studio to talk about some of his classic productions and some reggae history. He also brought a stack of wicked vinyl selections from his own collection including some recent London finds. Check the archive and playlist!

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

10.31.13 - Halloween Special with Grace of Spades

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Halloween was here again and this year I invited our pal Grace of Spades to join me in selecting some ghostly tunes for you. The echoes and organs of many dub and reggae songs lend themselves perfectly to an eerie and haunting vibe, and we brought plenty of those as well as selections that were more straightforward and fun. Check the playlist and the archive! Booo.