Walt Disney Records Presents – The Disney Reggae Club 

The magic of Disney meets the magical isle of Jamaica, as Walt Disney Records readies an album of classic Disney songs newly recorded by a cross-section of top reggae musicians. The Disney Reggae Club features songs from immortal Disney animated films – from “The Little Mermaid” to “Jungle Book” – recorded by such esteemed artists as Grammy winning reggae legend Toots (of Toots & the Maytals fame), five time Grammy winner Ziggy Marley, reggae’s most prolific and long lasting production team Sly & Robbie, multiple Grammy winner Cedella Marley, Grammy winner Burning Spear, legendary British band UB40 and Hasidic rapper Matisyahu. The album is set to arrive in stores and at online retailers June 8.

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Michael Jackson's This Is It

Michael Jackson - This is It

Disc one features the original album masters of some of Michael's biggest hits such as "Billie Jean," "Smooth Criminal," "Human Nature," and "Thriller" arranged in the same sequence as they appear in the film. The disc ends with two versions of "This Is It," the original and an orchestral version. "This Is It" is featured in the film's closing sequence and includes backing vocals by Michael's brothers, the Jacksons.

Disc two offers fans a rare listen to the early demo versions of classics "She's Out Of My Life," "Wanna Be Startin'," "Somethin'," and "Beat It." This disc also features a recently discovered spoken word poem from Michael Jackson entitled "Planet Earth."

Michael Jackson's This Is It also includes a 36-page, commemorative booklet featuring exclusive photos of Michael from his last rehearsal.

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Imperial Blaze - Sean Paul

Sean Paul is the most successful Jamaican artist of all time on the US charts, with three #1 singles (Temperature, Get Busy, and Baby Boy), five Top Ten hits (including We Be Burnin' and Gimme The Light), and eight chart entries over two worldwide multi-platinum albums.
The Trinity confirmed Sean's stature as truly an international superstar, with total global sales in excess of 4 million. The album followed Sean's 2002 RIAA 2x platinum certified VP/Atlantic debut, Dutty Rock which sold more than 6 million copies worldwide.

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M.O.P. is  "Foundation"

Foundation - M.O.P.

  

2009 release. Brooklyn's very own M.O.P. returns for the first time in eight years with Foundation, a brand new studio album. Bringing it back to the street grit their hardcore fans are accustomed to, the album's first single will be 'Blow The Horns' (featuring Busta Rhymes).

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 Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Pt. 2 "CLASSIC SEQUEL".

Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Pt. 2 - Raekwon

With years of working along side some of the most influential figures in the recording industry to date, Raekwon is ready to reemerge his urban flair with the sequel to Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II features cameos from many industry heavyweights such as the Wu-Tang Clan, Jadakiss Styles P, and many others. It also features blazing tracks from the who's who of extraordinary Hip-Hop producers such as the RZA, Eric Sermon, Dr Dre, Scram Jones, Pete Rock, Marley Marl, Allah Mathematics and J-Dilla. Then, it's layered with Raekwon's melodic flows and street oriented delivery. Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II will produce the dish that true Hip Hop Fans have been salivating for many years.

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The Blueprint 3  Jay - Z  

The Blueprint 3 - Jay-Z

International superstar and multi-media mogul, JAY-Z confirms the most highly speculated date in recent music history. Friday, September 11, 2009 is the official release date for the eagerly anticipated BLUEPRINT III. The follow up to JAY-Z's instant classic BLUEPRINT (2001) and the critically acclaimed BLUEPRINT II (2002); BLUEPRINT III is the final installment in the BLUEPRINT series. BLUEPRINT III is a Roc Nation / Live Nation release distributed through Atlantic Records. The album's first single "D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)" has exploded since it's June release. Performed live on the BET Awards on June 28th, the song's video premiered immediately following the show to great acclaim. Second single "Run This Town" with Rihanna and Kanye West was just serviced to radio. Since 1995, Jay-Z has dominated the rap industry and set the trends for a generation. Over his career, he has sold more than 40 million albums and sold out arenas worldwide. Winner of 7 Grammy Awards, his 10 No. 1 albums tie him with Elvis Presley and place him behind only The Beatles for the most of all-time. He is the founder and chairman of Rocawear, co-owner of the NJ Nets, 40/40 Sports Clubs and co-owner of the skin care and beauty line Carol's Daughter. Jay-Z became the first non-athlete to enter into a major footwear coventure with his S. Carter line for Reebok and in addition, continues his philanthropic work through his Water For LIfe initiative and Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation. In 2008, JAY-Z entered into a partnership with Live Nation forming Roc Nation. This groundbreaking new division, headed by Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter creates unique management, publishing and distribution deals with artists and songwriters.

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KRS-One  - Survival Skills 

Survival Skills - KRS-One and Buckshot

"Ever since 1993 we've been passing each other on tour or in the studio saying, one day we should tour together, or one day we should do a record together," says Krs-One of the long-awaited union. "Well finally myself and Buckshot have the chance to collaborate on a straight up and down MC'in project."

Throughout, both veterans sound as hungry and invigorated as any of their rap counterparts. "Projects like these are projects that motivate me," KRS says. "The idea to work with another MC that has his own persona and style and do a real collaboration in the studio, that's motivation. I already got 16 albums of my own," he adds.

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A Day in the Life Soundtrack   

A Day in the Life Soundtrack

  

Presented by Hip Hop legend Sticky Fingaz from the Multi-Platinum rap group ONYX, and featuring brand new, unreleased ONYX tracks! "A Day In The Life"...the first-ever Hip Hop Musical film told ENTIRELY in rap from Lionsgate Films & Major Independents.

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Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel

Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel

First came the emancipation, then came energy and power, and now come Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, the new album by interna­tional superstar Mariah Carey, scheduled to arrive on August 25th. The first new single pick from Memoirsis "Obsessed," which blasts out to radio today, Tuesday, June 16th. The video for "Obsessed" will be directed by Brett Ratner. "Obsessed" was written and produced by Mariah, The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, who are responsible for the majority of tracks on the new album. Memoirs was executive-produced by Antonio "L.A." Reid.

Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel , the 12th studio album of Mariah's career, is the eagerly anticipated follow-up to her RIAA platinum-selling album E=MC² (released April 15, 2008), and her worldwide 10 million selling The Emancipation Of Mimi (released April 12, 2005). Both were Soundscan #1 debut albums that made chart history for Mariah in the U.S. and numerous territories around the globe.

The Emancipation Of Mimi generated three Grammy awards (including Best Contemp­orary R&B Album), two #1 singles, and countless more honors during its 18-month chart stay. The album debuted at #1 on first week sales of 404,000 copies, Mariah's highest first week sales total (until E=MC²;). Soundscan's biggest-selling album of 2005, Mimi featured "We Belong Together" (Grammy winner for Best Female R&B Vocal and Best R&B Song) and "Don't Forget About Us," Mariah's 16th and 17th #1 career singles respectively. They tied one of the most enduring chart records in Billboard Hot 100 history, Elvis Presley's 17 #1's.

Three years later, E=MC²; debuted at #1 on first week sales of 463,000 copies, which now stands as the highest first week sales total of Mariah's career. The album's success brought total sales of Mariah's albums, singles and videos to more than 160 million worldwide, distancing her even further from the pack as the top-selling female recording artist in history.

E=MC² spun off four singles: "Touch My Body," "Bye Bye," "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time," and "I Stay In Love." Of these, "Touch My Body" made history when it became Mariah's 18th #1 Hot 100 hit, thus surpassing Elvis Presley. "Touch My Body"'s two weeks at the top also marked Mariah's 78th and 79th cumulative career weeks at #1, which tied Elvis' long-standing all-time high of 79 weeks at #1, as calculated in Billboard.com. At the same time, Mariah is now positioned as the only active recording artist in the 50 years of the Hot 100 (which began in 1958) with the potential to surpass the Beatles' all-time high of 20 #1 hits.

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How You String a Sound! Produced By Niney the Obse 

How You String a Sound! Produced By Niney the Obse

Legendary reggae producer Niney `The Observer' Holness is best known for his work with Dennis Brown but he's also worked, at some stage, with almost all of Jamaica's reggae stars. This 20 track compilation reflects the range of styles he exceeded in from ska to rock steady to lovers rock and features the talents of artists such as Ken Boothe, Gregory Isaacs, Junior Delgado, Horace Andy, John Holt and The Mighty Diamonds.

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Niney Presents No Hiding Place  

Legendary reggae producer Niney `The Observer' Holness is best known for his work with Dennis Brown but he's also worked, at some stage, with almost all of Jamaica's reggae stars. This 20 track compilation reflects the range of styles he exceeded in from ska to rock steady to lovers rock and features the talents of artists such as Ken Boothe, The Ethiopians, Ruddy Thomas and The Mighty Diamonds. This collection features artists such as John Holt, Ken Boothe, Gregory Isaacs and Sugar Minott.

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Soca Gold 2009

Soca Gold 2009

2009 CD/DVD release that brings the hottest new sounds of Caribbean carnival to the world! Includes bonus DVD with music videos and live footage from the Trinidad and Barbados Carnivals.

Soca Gold 2009 features new music from; Edwin Yearwood; the `People's Monarch' and Road March King of Barbados. Skinny Fabulous and Zoelah; the Road March King and Soca Monarch Queen of St. Vincent. Kenneth Salick; this year's `Chutney Soca Monarch King of Trinidad, Bunji Garlin and Beenie Man; the all time Raga Soca King of Trinidad and the `King of the Dancehall'.

 Get your party started with Soca Gold and prepare to Jump and Wine all night!

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Montego Bay - Queen Ifrica

Montego Bay

The voice of Queen Ifrica is inspiring Reggae fans around the world. Many are discovering this talented 'newcomer' who has been on the scene for years. Ventrice Harriott was born into Reggae. The daughter of Rocksteady legend Derrick Morgan began singing as a child. Recording and performing as Queen Ifrica (a tribute to the motherland Africa) since 2003, her major breakthrough came with the smash 'Below The Waist' in 2007. Developing a wider audience with the socially conscious follow up hit 'Daddy', she has focused her talents with the well rounded Welcome to Montego Bay. Album producers include Reggae veterans Donovan Germain and singer Tony Rebel with whom she has toured extensively.

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Dead Prez - Pulse of The People 

Stic.man and M-1, the revolutionary duo that comprise dead prez, combine forces with DJ Green Lantern for Pulse of The People, a new LP
and third installment of their critically acclaimed independent series, Turn off the Radio Vol. 3.

Due in stores June 23, 2009, Pulse
of The People will be released through Green Lantern's new label, Invasion Music Group/Boss up Inc. Pulse of The People features guest
appearances from Styles P, Bun B, K'Naan, Chuck D, and Invasion Music Group's own Johnny Polygon. Includes a bonus DJ Green Lantern download card featuring 15 minute Invasion Music Group mix and
access to DJ Green Lantern's ringtone store.

This album one of the first in the hip-hop community to recognize the necessity to for the hood to go green. dead prez is taking steps toward sustainability in its packaging of Pulse of the People. Each album will carry a recyclable logo. The packaging will be made with 30% recycled paper and 100% recycled plastic.

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 Fabolous  - Loso's Way

After nearly one full decade at the absolute pinnacle of the rap game, Desert Storm/Def Jam artist Fabolous will deliver the most personal, confessional album of his career when LOSO'S WAY arrives in the physical and digital marketplace on June 30th. The new album provides an intimate glimpse into the rise of the Brooklyn-born rapper, one of today's most important and controversial players, exploring the perils that come with managing the transition from a street life to one of legitimacy.

Underscoring the autobiographical portrait of LOSO'S WAY is Fab's first long-form video project, a 30-minute film to be released in conjunction with the album. Several trailers from the film have been released, creating a huge buzz for the project online. Known for keeping his personal life separate from his rap career, Fab was inspired by Carlito's Way (Al Pacino), as he told SOHH.com recently: "I think we had some similarities. Carlito was a street dude trying to make the transition from the streets to something better. That's where I felt I was at....transitioning from the streets to a hip-hop artist."

In advance of LOSO'S WAY, two singles are building simultaneously at radio: "Throw It In The Bag" featuring fellow Def Jam artist The-Dream (produced by Tricky Stewart) was #1 Most-Added at Rhythm formats; and "It's My Time" featuring brand new Def Jam artist Jeremih (produced by the Runners) is currently exploding at the Urban format.  

Loso's Way is Fabolous' fifth studio album, to be released in June 30, 2009.

The album will have a similar concept to Jay-Z's American Gangster album as the album is supposed to be based around a concept of a film. Fabolous has stated that it will be based on the 1993 film Carlito's Way. In an interview with MTV, Fab said that he's not planning on many guests for the album. The album was initially thought to be titled Working Hard, Playing Harder.[5] Confirmed guests include Keys, Red Cafe, Paul Cain, Jay-Z, Marsha Ambrosious, Lil Wayne, Trey Songz, The-Dream, Ne-Yo, Kobe, Jeremih, Ryan Leslie & Keri Hilson.

The first official single is "Throw It In the Bag", featuring The-Dream. The second single is "My Time" featuring Jeremih.

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Amazon: Family Time

  

Family Time is Ziggy Marley s third solo album and first full-length offering especially for children and families. Marley produced the album with legendary producer Don Was, known for his Grammy®-winning work with such artists as Bonnie Raitt as well as with his own hit-making group, Was (Not Was). With original songs newly-composed by Marley himself, the album features a variety of family and friends as guests including Rita Marley (Ziggy s mother), Cedella Marley (sister), Judah Marley (daughter), Paul Simon, Jack Johnson, Willie Nelson, Toots Hibberts (of Toots and the Maytals), Elizabeth Mitchell, Laurie Berkner, Paula Fuga and two stories narrated by Jamie Lee Curtis.

Growing up music was an important part of my childhood, Marley says. I see it being just as important in my children and all children growth and development. Music helps children to grow with open minds and open hearts and this is my message. This record represents my daily family life and is inspired by my three-year-old daughter Judah and baby Gideon. It was a joy to make and opened up new avenues in my creativity. Family Time is for all families and especially the world family.

Ziggy has contributed to a variety of children s programming including Nick Jr. s Dora the Explorer, the PBS children s show Arthur, and the animated film Shark Tale, in which he played the character of Bernie the Jamaican jellyfish and re-recorded his father s Three Little Birds with Sean Paul and his brother Stephen Marley for the soundtrack.

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Legendary rapper Jadakiss, always at the eye of the storm, puts an end to five years of speculation about his new album when the aptly-titled THE LAST KISS arrives in the physical and digital marketplace April 7th. The first single "Can't Stop Me" produced by Neo The Matrix follows up to the club banger "By My Side" feat. Ne-Yo and street smash "Letter To B.I.G"f t. Faith Evans off the Notorious movie soundtrack. The new album marks the second release on the mega-successful multi-platinum Ruff Ryders label. In the midst of delivering a highly anticipated album Jadakiss has also been working on a sneaker lifestyle website as well as upcoming BET reality show.

THE LAST KISS is the long-awaited follow-up to Kiss Of Death, the second album by Jadakiss, released June 2004. The million-selling #1 pop and #1 R&B album turned out a trio of hit singles, starting with "Time's Up" (featuring Nate Dogg, produced by Scott Storch); then "Why" (featuring Anthony Hamilton, produced by Havoc); and "U Make Me Wanna" (featuring Mariah Carey, produced by Storch).

THE LAST KISS picks up where Kiss Of Death left off, with the albums first official single "Can't Stop Me", guest appearances by Ne-Yo(By My Side), "Something Else" ft. Young Jeezy, "One More Step" ft. Styles P., Sheek Louch, Lil' Wayne, Pharell, Barrington Levy, Avery Storm, Jasmine Sullivan, S.I, Ghostface & Raekwon . Producers on board the new album project include the Neptunes, Swizz Beatz, Eric Hudson, The Incredibles, Buckwild, Denaun Porter, Needlz, Sean C & LV, and Baby Grande.

Kiss Tha Game Goodbye, the solo debut from Jadakiss, was released August 2001. On the strength of its three chart singles - "Knock Yourself Out" (produced by the Neptunes); "We Gonna Make It" (featuring Styles P. and produced by Alchemist); and "Put Ya Hands Up" - the album rose to #2/R&B and #5/pop, and went on to sell more than three million copies worldwide. Prior to starting his solo career, Jadakiss spent nearly a decade as a member of the legendary rap collective the L.O.X. (later known as D-Block), whose members included Styles P. and Sheek Louch.

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Jailhouse Lawyers: Prisoners Defending Prisoners v. the USA

  “Expert and well-reasoned commentary on the justice system. . . . His writings are dangerous.”—The Village Voice

In Jailhouse Lawyers, award-winning journalist and death-row inmate Mumia Abu-Jamal presents the stories and reflections of fellow prisoners-turned-advocates who have learned to use the court system to represent other prisoners—many uneducated or illiterate—and, in some cases, to win their freedom. In Abu-Jamal’s words, “This is the story of law learned, not in the ivory towers of multi-billion-dollar endowed universities [but] in the bowels of the slave-ship, in the dank dungeons of America.”

Includes an introduction by Angela Y. Davis.

Mumia Abu-Jamal’s books include Live From Death Row and Death Blossoms.

Mumia Abu-Jamal is an award-winning journalist and former Black Panther Party member, whose books include Live From Death Row, Death Blossoms: Reflections from a Prisoner of Conscience, All Things Censored, We Want Freedom: A Life in the Black Panther Party and Faith of Our Fathers. He has been living on death row in a Pennsylvania prison since 1982.

Mumia writes: 

"This is the story of law learned, not in the ivory towers of multi-billion-dollar endowed universities but in the bowels of the slave-ship, in the hidden, dank dungeons of America .. It is law learned in a stew of bitterness, under the constant threat of violence, in places where millions of people live, buy millions of others wish to ignore or forget" 

Jailhouse Lawyers: Prisoners Defending Prisoners v. the USA

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  Rasta Got Soul - Buju Banton    

Rasta Got Soul - Buju Banton

One of the kingpins of Jamaican reggae music, Banton delivers his most musically audacious work to date. This album unites Buju's vocals with organic roots reggae rhythms carefully crafted by a select aggregation of Kingston, Jamaica's finest musicians. His 1992 debut "Mr. Mention" earned him more #1 singles than any other Jamaican artist, including Bob Marley, and his 1995 Grammy-nominated "'Til Shiloh" remains one of the best-selling reggae albums of all time.

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Amazon:  HIP HOP, REGGAE, R&B

Experience the reggae superstar Peter Tosh from all angles with this amazing live collection, featuring rare footage from the "No Nukes" concert, the "One Love Peace Concert," "The 1983 Roxy Show," and many more.

In addition to Tosh's classic performances, this set includes STEPPING RAZOR: RED X, a feature-length documentary that examines the artist's music, spirituality, and the tragic events surrounding his untimely death.

This 2 DVD, CD and booklet set explores the life of international superstar Peter Tosh, one of the greatest reggae artists ever, founding member along with Bob Marley of The Wailers, and creator of such anthems as "Legalize It," "Get Up Stand Up" and "Equal Rights."

Included in this set is "Stepping Razor: Red X," the complete documentary which gives an inside look at Peter's psyche, spiritual beliefs and music, and looks at the circumstances of his shocking murder. It also includes a second DVD which features a selection of rare and classic performance footage including performances from various concerts as well as Peter's last concert in Kingston. There is also a CD featuring 14 classic tracks and rarities including several previously unreleased tracks. Lastly, this set features a 30-page booklet with rare photos by Marley photographer, Adrian Boot and reminiscences of Peter by people who knew him: long-time manager Herbie Miller, Roger Steffens and Randall Grass.

 Amazon:  HIP HOP and R&B

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2008 collection that compiles the best of BB King's BBC recordings onto one CD for the very first time and includes some of his biggest hits such as 'Paying the Cost to Be the Boss' and 'The Thrill Is Gone' as well as 'When Love Comes To Town'. Featuring highlights from his three finest UK performances alongside a session recording made in the BBC's studios, this CD offer an incredible snapshot of an artist at the peak of his career performing some of his greatest material. 14 tracks. Universal.

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The first release on the newly formed Wu Music Group label, run by The RZA and Mitchell Divine Diggs. Afro Samurai Resurrection is the soundtrack to the second season of Spike TV's critically-lauded animated television show and DVD featuring the voice of Samuel L Jackson.

The score, produced entirely by the Wu Tang Clan's The RZA, features some of the biggest names in hip-hop, including Ghostface Killah, The RZA/Bobby Digital, Kool G Rap, Rah Digga, Inspectah Deck, Killah Priest, and special guest vocals by Sly Stone! Comes with deluxe packaging and O-Card.

Track Listings

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Welcome to the Playlist series. We've fished through hundreds of tracks to cherry pick the perfect playlists. Not just the hits, but...the life-changing songs. The out-of-print tracks. The fan favorites everyone loves. The songs that make the artists who they are. You'll no doubt enjoy the sound of the beautifully remastered songs on this CD, unlike the compromised sound of an MP3 file.

You might also like the fact that the packages are environmentally-friendly (no plastic, 100% recycled paper). But we think the thing you'll appreciate most about this Playlist is that even though you didn't make it, you might wish you did. This package has been created with the environment in mind. All of the paperboard is 100% recycled and 100% recyclable. Of course, we would prefer that you not throw this package or CD away. We would prefer that you keep it in your collection to enjoy for many years to come! Full liner notes, photos, and more included as a PDF file on this CD. Enjoy!

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Putumayo World Music was established in 1993 to introduce people to the music of the world's cultures. The label grew out of Putumayo clothing company, founded by Dan Storper in 1975 and sold in 1997. Co-founder Michael Kraus joined Dan to launch Putumayo World Music and establish a non-traditional sales division. Putumayo World Music has become known primarily for its upbeat and melodic compilations of great international music characterized by the company's motto: "guaranteed to make you feel good!" Putumayo's CD covers feature the distinctive art of Nicola Heindl, whose colorful, folkloric style represents one of Putumayo's goals: to connect the traditional to the contemporary. By combining appealing music and visuals with creative retail marketing, Putumayo has developed a unique brand identity - a rarity in today's artist-based music industry.

African Reggae is, in part, an homage to Bob Marley's powerful impact on African music, as February 6th will mark his 64th birthday. African Reggae features selections by outstanding African musicians who have built upon Jamaica's "golden age of reggae" in the 1960s and 1970s by weaving together traditional and modern sounds into a vibrant musical fabric. When reggae evolved from ska after Jamaica's independence in 1963, it quickly dropped its seeds in Africa, the true land of its origin. Pioneering Jamaican artists Desmond Dekker and Jimmy Cliff were African favorites in the 1960s, followed in the next decade by Bob Marley, whose songs of African unity and liberation and concerts in Africa inspired all of the artists on this CD. African Reggae vividly illustrates how African artists have kept the spirit of roots reggae alive from Cape Town to Cape Verde. This collection includes tracks ranging from the hit "Magno Mako" by Ivoirian Ismael Isaac to the melting pot brew of Burkina Faso's Bingui Jaa Jammy and from the Rastafarian-influenced sounds of Ghana's Kwame Bediako to the mystical kora-laced incantations of Guinea Bissau's Nino Galissa. A portion of the proceeds from African Reggae will be donated to HOPEHIV in support of their efforts to strengthen the capacity of African children who have been orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS. Since it began in April 1993, Putumayo World Music has contributed more than $1 million to an array of international charities working in areas where the music on its CDs originates.

Track Listings

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Anthony B is back with another album for Greensleeves Records. The fourth title ‘Rise Up’ is his fourth collaboration with producer Frenchie, who also brought us 1996’s ‘Real Revolution’, 2005’s ‘Black Star’ and 2007’s ‘Higher Meditation’. ‘Rise Up’ maintains a more Roots vibe than his previous releases. With three duets, with Chezidek, Lukie D and the legendary Horace Andy (who made plenty of hits for Coxone Dodd’s Studio One and more recently collaborated with Massive Attack).

Musicians who appear on the album include the cream of Jamaican talent, from Sly & Robbie, Lenky, Dalton Brownie, Christopher Birch, The Firehouse Crew and Mafia & Fluxy. Tracks were recorded at various studios including Music Works, Maximum Sound Studios and In The Streetz and were mixed at Big Yard Studios by Lynford “Fatta” Marshall, Shane Brown and Frenchie.

With Anthony B set to tour the US and Europe 2009, he is bound to set the stages alight with his new material from ‘Rise Up’.

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RICHIE BOOKER SHINES THE LIGHT

The reggae royalty pedigreed of the Marley family shines brightly on Richie Booker’s debut CD, Shine the Light, in stores Jan. 27th from SKD Urban (Distributed by KOCH Entertainment).

Like his brother Bob Marley, Booker is an inspirational singer/songwriter with the talent to create music that transcends all boundaries and unites kindred souls. On Shine the Light, Booker has joined the passions of his Jamaican roots with alternative, universal influences to spread a “positive message to the people.”  Says Booker, “If I only touch one person with my music, that will be success for me.  The world is something people have the power to change and my music is my instrument for change.”

Shine the Light – which Booker wrote, produced and performed, spending a year in the recording studio – ranges musically from alternative and pop to dance. Each song’s message is set upon a backdrop of musical texture that demonstrates Booker’s diverse “mixological” style.

Highlights on the CD – described by Booker as “alternative reggae” – include the title track “Shine the Light,” a wistful ballad, and the upbeat “Station Revelation,” both reflecting Booker’s reggae roots; “Vampire,” a hypnotic cut with an environmental message; “Wow,” a high-powered club mix; and “Selling Sex” and “Medicine Man,” both upbeat rock songs reflecting a wide range of influences such as Bob Marley, U2, and Led Zeppelin.

Booker was introduced to the music of the ‘70s as a child growing up in Wilmington, Del., and spent his later years in south Florida.  He credits his mother, Cedella Marley Booker, as the spiritual root of the Marley family with her teachings of Jah Love. In addition to singing and acting (Palmetto with Woody Harrelson), Booker produces the annual Bob Marley Caribbean Festival, where for the past 15 years, he and his family have brought together talented musicians as a fundraiser to help feed and shelter the homeless.

Contacts:
Greenleaf & Associates — 323-660-5800
Vicki Greenleaf — vicki@greenleafandassociates.com  
For review copy or artwork, please call or e-mail: 
Karen Brundage — karen@greenleafandassociates.com

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Amazon:  HIP HOP and R&B

 Grammy Award winning artist Common returns with his unique brand of cutting edge Hip Hop on his 8th album Universal Mind Control. The 2008 album on the G.O.O.D. Music /Geffen label is executive produced by multi-platinum producers The Neptunes & Kanye West and features the Neptunes on the bulk of the production. The lead single, 'Universal Mind Control' is a club hit and a radio add for Urban & Rhythmic Crossover. Common has been an actor on the big screen for the last two years in critically acclaimned films, Wanted, American Gangster & Smoking Aces, plus a co-starring role in the 2009 blockbuster Terminator 4.

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