KARNIVAL v.1 Presented by Poirier, Pop Montréal, 33 Mag & ValeoProd
Oct.3 Club Soda, 1225 St-Laurent - Montreal doors 9:30pm / 10$ / All ages
POIRIER unveils a new mix to introduce you to the bacchanalian soundscape of his brand new night: Karnival. The Montreal beatsmith, one of the most pioneering producer of Canada, turned his previous night Bounce Le Gros into a legendary party; expect the same for Karnival. Click on the link below and get ready for some big eclectic sounds in an intensely joyful and colorful version. The first edition will happen on Oct. 3rd in Montreal, as part of the Pop Montreal International festival, with Poirier's guests: Paul Devro (Los Angeles - Mad Decent) and Dub Boy (Bristol - Ruffneck Diskotek).
Intro by MC Zulu Demarco - Love A Come Down (She Can’t Wait) (Stress Free Riddim) The Dø - On My Shoulders (WILDLIFE! Remix Instrumental) MJ Cole & Serocee - AO (Zed Bias Wind Up Mix)
Schlachthofbronx - Farafina feat. Ete Kelly
Izé - Oh Narina feat. Omrane
Buraka Som Sistema - IC19
Buju Banton - Me & Oonu (Wipe Out Riddim)
Bunji Garlin - Fire Fi Dem (Wipe Out Riddim)
Ricky T - Like A Jumbie (Poirier Edit) (V12 Riddim)
The Karnival Line Up… POIRIER feat. FACE-T (Ninja Tune): click for myspace
XLR8R Magazine, known for "accelerating music and culture", has recognized TRUCKBACK RECORDS as part of its annual "Labels We Love" series. XLR8R (pronounced "accelerator") is a magazine and website that covers music, culture, style, and technology. While XLR8R’s initial focus was on electronic music, it has over the years widened its scope to include indie rock, hip-hop, and reggae/ dancehall music as well as related trends in style, art, fashion, and technology. XLR8R’s website, xlr8r.com, features breaking music and culture news as well as high-resolution music videos and free weekly MP3 downloads and podcasts.
While Jamaican culture is known for its ingenuity, Truckback Records has taken resourcefulness to an entirely new level. Founded by brothers Steve, Andrew and Adrian Locke, Truckback Records is just what it claims to be, a recording studio built inside the cargo compartment of a retired (but still working) container truck. That was in 2006. And since then, Truckback has grown up fast. The Gearbox Riddim notched two #1 songs in Jamaica (Erup “Click My Finger”, Harry Toddler “Don’t Run In”), a spot on the Billboard Hot 100 R&B/Hip Hop chart (Erup “Click My Finger”) as well top ten hits in London, New York, Miami and Japan, “Rhythm of the Year” nominations in 2007 and 2008 as well as a nod for 2008 Producer of the Year by the EME and HYPE-TV Awards committees. Shout outs from Fader and XLR8R magazines have minted the studio’s unique place in reggae and dance culture worldwide.
Despite its success, TruckBack still runs on the grassroots, creative energies of brothers Steve and Adrian Locke, proof of which is evident in projects like the Ole Axle (2008), Clutch (2008), Springblade (late 2008) and Dash Board (2009) riddims as well as their innovative roots project featuring the conscious DJ, Baijie. In the meantime, TruckBack will be driving reggae, dancehall and simply good music to new levels on the way.
The crossover success of "Click My Finger" song and video outside of Jamaica continues to pay dividends. Most recently, Truckback Records has secured Erup a spot on BET's 'THE DEAL' with host MeMpHitz and DJ Diamond Kuts. Filmed on location at VP Records' New York City location, Erup is joined by TOK, Taurus Riley, Sean Kingston and a special segment with Buju Banton will also be included.
The Deal airs late Monday Sept 14 or early Tuseday AM on BET, depending on your location. Check your local cable listings for times and channels in your area. See The Deal's website for more info.
And keep your ears put for Truckback's offical remix EP remixes banging new mixes from world renowned riddim makers Grahmzilla, Poirier, Lunice and Nick Catchdubs. Hip Hip, uptempo and dancefloor fans will have even more reasons to 'click their fingers'!
Itation Records, which recently minted its hit-making status with a 2008 Roots Riddim Of The Year award from United Reggae for its World Go Round riddim is proud to release its first album featuring Delly Ranx on September 15th. Good Profilefeatures production from Buju Banton, John John, Muzik Factor, Chimney Records as well as Itation’s own quality work over 18 dancehall, reggae and dance tracks with Hip Hop and R&B mixed in for good measure. Guest appearances by Johnny Osbourne, Chico, Fiona, JR and instrumental arrangements from Tune In Crew put Good Profile on a different level among dancehall releases. Two singles, “Wish Good”, and “Ice Cream Love” featuring foundation dancehall artist, Johnny Osbourne, are already receiving love everywhere and the latest single, “Rasta Nah Bow”, will burn the flame even higher!
Opening with the hit single, “Wish Good”, on Itation’s massive one drop World Go Round Riddim, Delly Ranx sets a cool and conscious tone. Singing to his strengths, a skillful mix of creative lyrics and tight production, Delly continues a rootsy poetic flow on Past The Worst”. Good Profile sees Jamaica’s top deejay, Buju Banton, contribute a pair of sure fire dance hits from the other side of the vocal booth. Buju, the producer, and Delly, the vocalist, first team up on “Murder”, a singular song carrying a serious message as well as massive bass and pointed percussion creating a trigger reaction of unrestrained body whining. And on “Pleasure Pain” Buju gives Delly a bright one drop riddim to play with as Delly sings: just smile when know see me a come/woman you know you caan done. “Caah Get Me Out” is a straight up dancehall joint displaying Delly Ranx’ unsullied street cred. Versatility, however, is crucial and “Working Class” adds a creeping orchestral Hip Hop mix with entertaining results. Foundation dancehall artist, Johnny Osbourne, adds his stamp of approval to “Ice Cream Love”—a unique smash version of Johnny’s original—which has been burning up the charts all over the world on the shoulders of its heavyweight riddim and JR Music’s Lloyd James nasty production. “Lady Of My Dreams”, “Virgin Wine” (featuring JR), and “Im Going Crazy” (featuring Chico) make sure the ladies are satisfied with just the right lyrics and body moving melodies. Delly takes a spiritual tone on “Rasta Nah Bow”, an Itation production with the indisputable Tune In Crew providing a driving roots riddim that never tires. And the energy doesn’t disappear from track to track as “Do Good” takes a bouncy electro vibe and passes it off to Itation’s Higher Meditation Riddim led by Delly’s compelling “Don’t Burn The Fields”. Nothing can dull his shine on “Don’t Choose”, another Tune In/Itation collaboration whose melodic lines ebb and flow in tandem with Delly’s lyrical stream of consciousness. “Hold Me Close” on the Show Love Riddim brings Fiona into the mix for a passionate “he said, she said” type of moment. R&B is the order of the day on “Things Friend” whose catchy hooks poke holes in the motives of pretend friends. Hip Hop vibes on “World Need Love” and dancefloor beats on “Sensi Love” complete Good Profile with a little something for everybody. It’s a good look for Delly Ranx and promises to be a great listen for reggae and dance fans everywhere!
GOOD PROFILE TRACKLISTING: 1. Wish Good 2. Past The Worst 3. Murder 4. Caah Get Me Out 5. Working Class 6. Ice Cream Love ft. Johnny Osbourne 7. Lady Of My Dreams 8. Rasta Nah Bow 9. I'm Going Crazy ft. Chico 10. Virgin Wine ft. JR 11. Do Good 12. Don't Burn The Fields 13. Don't Choose For Me 14. Hold Me Close ft. Fiona 15. Pleasure Pain 16. Things Friend 17. World Need Love 18. Sensi Ride
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