10.24.13 - Strictly Jammy's

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Strictly Jammy's selections for you this show, as I am a big fan. I start out with some early Prince Jammy dub alongside King Tubby, then move into some of my favorite roots then dancehall. Happy Earthstrong out to him, October 26th. Check the playlist and the archive above.

10.17.13 - Peter Tosh and Joe Gibbs Special

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Musical legends Peter Tosh (10.19.44 - 09.11.87) and Joe Gibbs (10.14.42 - 02.22.08) share the same birth week as well as some essential reggae productions. This show is dedicated to both of them, and weaves in and out of some of their classic songs as well as some that they worked on together. May they both rest in power.

10.10.13 - Roots, Sizzla and more

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I was going to be joined on this show by Nyabinghi, a Conscious Reggae selector out of Trinidad who unfortunately did not make it to the studio. In preparing for the show I ended up pulling some roots and a lot of Sizzla that I hadn't played in a while and put them in my record bag. I hadn't quite planned on playing some of the more well-known ones but sometimes you just have to go with the flow. They are still great songs. Much respect as always to the artists.

10.03.13 - White Mice, early Dancehall and Rub A Dub

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I was in the mood to play some of my favorite 80s and 90s dancehall and Rub a Dub (maybe some very late 70s?) for you this show, beginning with the Shank I Sheck riddim. Then to celebrate the birthday of reggae artist White Mice, the set is inspired by and layered with some of his top tunes.

You can check the archive and playlist (that I try to type as thoroughly as I can while djing) above. Enjoy.

09.26.13 - Top Cat of Jah Fingers Sound Selections

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The archive starts out a couple minutes late this week, as I was stuck on the train and ran late for the first time in 8 years! Thanks to Infinite Eargasm for holding it down. I brought a soulful kind of selection in honor of our good friend and reggae aficionado Top Cat of Jah Fingers Sound. You can catch his monthly party Reggae Got Soul every last Sunday of the month at East River Bar in Brooklyn. He brought a suitcase of some of his favorite vinyl and a whole lot of soul to his selections in the second hour. Check the archive.

09.19.13 - Reggae Rajahs Selections

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The Reggae Rajahs were in town to celebrate the opening night of Dub Champions Festival NYC with Deadly Dragon at The Delancey, and I was happy to get Diggy Dang and General Zooz on the show earlier in the day. The Reggae Rajahs are India's first reggae sound system out of New Delhi, and known for their energetic live performances.

I started out the show with an all 45 B side set and the Rajahs took over the selections in the second hour with some wicked dubplates and more. I also talked to them a bit about some upcoming events and side projects as well as how it is to perform in such a reggae-deprived country. Check the archive.

09.12.13 - Prince Jazzbo Tribute and Emch of Subatomic Sound

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Prince Jazzbo by Dave Corio

with Emch of Subatomic Sound

We were very saddened to hear of the passing of the great musician and producer Prince Jazzbo, may he rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers out to his family and friends. I brought some of his most beloved tracks with me, as well as some that he had reissued with Deadly Dragon in the last few years on his Ujama label. We were also joined by Emch of Subatomic Sound to celebrate and promote the upcoming Dub Champions Festival 2013. Check the archive.