FAMS HOUSE MUSIC MORE THAN "HAPPY" WITH THE RIDDIM

Fams House Music is proud to bring the roots rocking Happiness Riddim to reggae and music fans in association with Zojak World Wide, the leader in digital distribution of reggae music. The Fams House production team, including three sons of legendary bassist for Bob Marley and The Wailers, Aston “Family Man” Barrett, brings a smart mix of current artists (Turbulence, Sizzla, Natural Black, Lutan Fyah, Perfect, Norris Man and more) and captivating roots rock reggae played by quality musicians. It is a proven formula that not only “Fams” would be pleased with but also fans of roots and reggae music in general. Excellent instrumentation and thoughtful arrangements complemented by compelling guitar riffs and horn solos by Jamaican sax maestro, Dean Fraser, make the Happiness Riddim stand out among contemporary roots productions. The Happiness Riddim is available March 31st on Itunes and e-tailers everywhere.

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Starting with a solid roots foundation, the Happiness Riddim enhances its serious roots credentials beginning with the first track on the album, Lutan Fyah’s “Kingston 7 to 13”, in which the deejay lends his voice to the voiceless struggling in Jamaica’s capital city. Sizzla regains the roots groove that made him a worldwide phenomenon on “Got To Praise Jah” and Perfect is able to link a powerful roots consciousness with an energetic poetic flow on “The King”. Warrior King maintains the vibes on the universal “Where Color Is No Issue” and Jigsy King’s “Conquer Dem” offers a unique alternative for dancehall fans as well. Outstanding contributions by Nanko (“Maybe”), Norris Man (“Time Shall Reveal”) and Natural Black (“Nother Picture”) show no efforts were wasted on the Happiness Riddim. Furthermore, Fams House artists G Whizz (“Happiness”) and I Righteous (“Far Life”) represent with a confidence and talent that hints at even greater things to come for the artists and the Fams House team. Indeed, one listen and reggae fans are bound to understand where the Happiness comes from

MORE INNOCENT BLOOD, FEATURING EXTENDED 12" MIXES, GUEST ARTISTS AND DUB TRACKS IS ROCKY GIBBS TRIBUTE TO JOE GIBBS AND JOSEPH HILL

Rocky One and Zojak World Wide are pleased to announce the special digital release of a reggae classic, More Culture, this time with a new name, More Innocent Blood. Originally released by the late Joe Gibbs on vinyl in 1978/79 and later on CD in 1991 as a collection of eight songs, in its latest incarnation, More Innocent Blood now boasts 14 classic songs from the classic roots reggae harmony trio, Culture. This particular collection will only be available digitally and for the first time features the immortal Joseph Hill on extended 12” releases joined by Clint Eastwood, U Brown and Prince Far I on select tracks. One-of-a-kind dub instrumentals add to the uniqueness of More Innocent Blood.

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Rocky Gibbs, Joe Gibbs son, says he felt compelled to do something special following the passing of Joseph Hill in August 2006 and Joe Gibbs in February 2008. Starting with the eight original tracks on More Culture (Innocent Blood, Iniquity Worker, Iron Sharpeneth Iron, Weeping And Wailing, Callie Weed Song, More Vacancy, Play Skillfully and White Belly Rats) Rocky Gibbs added extended 12” mixes of “Show Me My Enemy” featuring Prince Far I and “Send Some Rain - One Fe De Money” featuring Clint Eastwood as well as “Burning & Illusion - Same Knife” again featuring Prince Far I. Never before released on CD, “Burning & Illusion” was originally banned when first released in 1978. Dub versions of Innocent Blood (“Innocent Dub), Weeping and Wailing (“Weeping and Dubbing”) and “Burning & Illusion” (“Burning & Illusion In Dub”) make this album one of the most artistically encompassing Culture albums ever.

Culture burst on the scene in 1977 with the seminal Two Sevens Clash. Steeped in Rastafarian belief and the notion that the number “7” is a powerful sign of the divine, the title track to the album suggested the coming of a judgment day on the 7th day of the seventh month in 1977. While the day passed without judgment, Two Sevens Clash was a bold political and cultural statement nonetheless, contributed to reggae’s international appeal particularly in the London punk scene and was recognized as one of the 50 Coolest Albums of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine (coming in at #25). Rooted as it is in the album More Culture and now joined by crucial selections from the same time period, More Innocent Blood contains a direct link to the edgy, political tact Joseph Hill, Albert Walker and Kenneth Dayes started in the mid-1970s. Rocky Gibbs and Zojak World Wide are proud to make it available world wide via Itunes and other leading e-tailers.

GREEN LION MIX - THATS LIFE - A REAL LIFE MIX OF THE BEST ROOTS & KULCHA

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Sizzla Intro
QUEEN IFRICA - Dem Nah Learn
BUSY SIGNAL -Trading Places
SIZZLA - Chilling In Chile
ASSASSIN - Only God Knows
CHUCK FENDER - Getting Serious
RICHIE SPICE - Serious Woman
KONSHENS - Looking For ME
NATURAL BLACK - Babylon A Burn
RICHIE SPICE - Eyes Don't See
LUTAN FYAH - Blessing
FANTAN MOJAH - I Will Survive
BAIJIE - That's Life (Dub)
PRESSURE - Bless My Soul
QUEEN IFRICA - Keep It To Yourself
JAH CURE - Miles Away
BUJU BANTON - Sleepless Nights
MORGAN HERITAGE - Gun Town
SEAN PAUL -Right Time
NATURAL BLACK - Continent For An Island
TEFLON - Rougher Get
VYBZ KARTEL - Love
ANTHONY B - Mind People
CHARLY BLACK - One Step
PRSSURE - The Children
QUEEN FIRICA - When Will It All Go Away
CHUCK FENDA - Night Turn To Day
CHUCK FENDA - Herbalist Farmer
JAH CURE - Mama
NESBETH - Baby Mother
LUTAN FYAH - Eden
MORGAN HERITAGE - People Hungry
DUANE STEPHENSON - Marijuana
GYPTIAN - Keep Your Calm
JAH CURE - Journey
I OCTANE - Sow Thy Seeds
LUTAN FYAH - On My Way
MORGAN HERITAGE - Traitor
HIT LIST - Nah Get No Bligh
CUTTY CORN - Pouchie Lou
BUJU BANTON & MORGAN HERITAGE - Situations

NEW ANTHONY B - "SURVIVAL" - 876 RIDDIM - ONE POP RECORDS

ANTHONY B
"SURVIVAL"
TAKEN FROM THE SOUND OF ONE POP VOL. 3
TO BE RELEASED APRIL 28, 2009

Joe Gibbs Music and Zojak World Wide are proud to bring the Boxing Riddim, a foundation reggae riddim, to reggae and music fans around the globe. Backed by Joe Gibb’s favorite musicians, Sly Dunbar (drums), Dean Frazer (saxophone), Lloyd Parks (bass), Bo Peep (guitar) and Willie Lindo (lead guitar), Cornel Campbell originally recorded “Boxing” for Rocky Gibbs, Joe Gibbs’ son, in 1981. This is the first time Campbell’s recording, as well as exceptional versions by Barry Brown, Kojak & Liza, Luciano and Junior Reid, and many others, will be available online. With 14 songs plus the riddim track, 15 Rounds Of Boxing, packs a powerful punch.

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Backed by actual instrumentalists Cornell Campbell gets things started on “Boxing” with a smooth grace that belies the wicked vibes the song emits. Barry Brown’s “Dem A Fight”, Jimmy Riley’s “In The Springtime” and Johnny Clarke’s “Don’t Feel Like Talking” are more strong selections from three of Jamaica’s most renowned roots vocalists. Kojak & Liza bring in the deejay segment on “Bam Bam” while Baby Wayne keeps it going with his lyrical flow on “Bawl”. The timeless of the Boxing Riddim is evident with standout songs from Luciano (“Jah Never Fail I Yet”), Glen Washington (“Holding On To Love”), Junior Reid (“Slip You Fool”) and Yami Bolo (“Make Sure Your Heart Is Clean”). On this special release, Rocky Gibbs (son of Joe Gibbs) offes 13 tracks including the riddim version for music fans and reggaephiles to enjoy. Knock yourself out.

SPRINGBLADE IS A FRESH COMBINATION OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND DANCEHALL

Truckback Records, in association with Zojak World Wide, is pleased announce the release of The Springblade Riddim, a jump up dancehall set from one of Jamaica’s hottest production teams on the scene right now. Truckback’s innovative production is complemented by outstanding efforts from Beenie Man, Queen Ifrica, Capleton, Tony Rebel, Anthony B, Tony Curtis and Scare Dem as well as many more over 17 solid tracks. Ready to set the tone for Spring 2009, the Springblade Riddim is now available on Itunes and e-tailers worldwide.

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Beginning with a minimalist guitar riff, flute melody and one drop drum beat, the Springblade takes a unique foundation approach to dancehall music. Queen Ifrica’s “Yad The East”, Capleton’s “Lighthouse Top”, Delly Ranx “God Nah Sleep” and New Kidz “System” show how well the conscious message works. Anthony B (“Violate”), Beenie Man (“Hardest Way”) and Monster Hemp Higher (“Stop Man”) provide balance and energy with a more aggressive approach. TOK applies their combined creative and upbeat vibe on “Entourage”, Tony Rebel has something to say to the love of his life on “Believe You” while Tony Curtis & G Maffiah speak to the concerns of everyday people around the world today on “Rich”. This Spring, the Springblade Riddim offers 18 tracks of pure dancehall enjoyment just in time for the change in seasons. In fact, Truckback and Zojak World Wide suggest dancehall fans and dance fans everywhere get a jump on the season with The Springblade Riddim!

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TRUCKBACK RECORDS BLENDS CONCIOUSNESS AND DANCEHALL ON THE SPRINGBLADE RIDDIM

VIDEO: ROCKY GIBBS PRESENTS THE BOXING RIDDIM

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TruckBack Records’ new DashBoard Riddim is driven to please dancehall and reggae fans worldwide

TruckBack Records is pleased to announce the release of its latest riddim project, The DashBoard Riddim. Now available digitally on I-Tunes and e-tailers worldwide the Dashboard will be available at the end of March on 7” via Energy Beat Distribution in Kingston, Jamaica. The Dashboard follows up on the widely acclaimed Clutch (2008), Ole Axle (2008) and Gearbox (2008) Riddims. Led off by the Energy God and Grammy nominee, Elephant Man (“Nah Beg Dem Nutten”), the Dashboard combines a driving dancehall beat with TruckBack’s catchy melodies and heavy reggae bass lines that will ram any dance floor. The Dashboard also includes respected lyricists and international stars Bugle, Erup, Anthony B and Mr. Lexx. Christopher Martin (2005 Digicel Rising Star), Flippa Mafia (2009 Trendsetter Of The Year), Monster Hemp Higher (General B, Roundhead and Ghost) and Buju Banton’s protégé, New Kidz, bring additional credibility while newcomers Déjà Vu and Deh Deh offer a new style and flavor for the dancehall massive. Truckback is also proud to offer two bonus tracks on the Dashboard from Christian artists Goddy Goddy and Ryan Mark.

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Erup, one of Jamaica’s brightest young stars, whose song on the Gearbox riddim (Click My Finger) recently spent a number of weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 R&B/Hip Hop Chart utilizes the most of his subtle energy and raw talent once again on “Mek Noise”, a track which is bound to keep Erup in the spotlight for years to come. Boasting what is quickly becoming one of dancehall’s most iconic voices, Bugle delivers his signature laid-back style and lyrics prowess to “Fluffy”, a tribute to his favorite kind of woman. Anthony B, probably the most consistent reggae artist of his generation, doesn’t lose a step as he teases listeners with his vocal skills on “Position”. And Flippa Mafia, who burst on the dancehall in 2008 with “Dem Yah” is included here with his track, “Wasp”. Jamaica’s ‘rising star’ and R&B influenced Christopher Martin dips into dancehall innuendo with the playful confidence of a veteran on “Want Mi Ting” and with “Ghetto Party” New Kidz demonstrates why Buju Banton has been grooming this artist over many others. The newest stars on the rise in the TruckBack family, the sibling duo called Deh Deh, and Déjà Vu waste no time in making statements on their first TruckBack productions. “Nah Drop Off” from Deh Deh reflects the ease with which the two brothers are able to flow and Déjà Vu’s “Dat Mi Seh” has already been receiving some of the most spins from Jamaican radio deejays of any tune on the riddim. Monster Hemp Higher members General B, Roundhead and Ghost bring three the hard way on “Badder Than Dem” while Ghost steps out on his own with “Don’t Call Me Back”.

TruckBack Records producers Steve and Adrian Locke were recently nominated for various year-end awards including Producer of the Year, Riddim of the Year (GearBox), and Song of the Year (Click My Finger). With the release of the DashBoard to praises locally and internationally, 2009 promises to be another year in which TruckBack accumulates significant mileage on dance floors and airwaves worldwide!

Zojak World Wide and Tads Records International are pleased to announce the release of the debut album from dancehall reggae artist Teflon. Entitled Motherless Child, Teflon mixes reggae, dancehall and consciousness. The release showcases his innate talent to entertain and deliver a powerful message on life, which was inspired and influenced by growing up without his mother. The album reflects Teflon’s versatile approach to the music in cooperation with the hottest producers reggae can offer. Not wasting any effort, Teflon vibes with Kemar ‘Flavor’ McGregor, JAM 2, Skata Burrell as well as Tads to ensure his first album is critically respected. Motherless Child includes standout tracks such as the breakthrough “Jah Jah Love”, “Fire”, “Yard A Love” and “A Day Like This” (featuring Chezidek). Motherless Child is available now on I-Tunes, e-tailers worldwide and via Tads Records International.

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Taking his name from the acronym “Teach Each Forever Love Over the Nation”, Teflon’s motivation is to make music that is more than a happy beat. On Motherless Child Teflon combines intelligent lyrics, a catchy flow and wicked riddims for a strong debut effort. “Jah Jah Love”, which made Teflon a household name in 2004, established the artist’s reputation as a conscious singer with edgy overtones that are difficult to ignore. Recorded on a dubby riddim track, “When Will The People” is a conscious reminder that the people ‘must stop selling their soul and letting the devil take control’. “Up A Yard A Love” takes a more upbeat approach to life and the music with the singjay’s energy on full display. And “No Lies” puts Teflon in the position of singing sweet words of love to his woman in an emotive and minimal roots style.

Hailing from the parish of St. Mary, Teflon’s distance from Kingtson shows with an innovative and creative approach that combines a fresh deejay technique with roots sensibilities. Based on a groovy one drop riddim, Teflon takes no prisoners on the driving “Come Mek We Burn Them Down”. The track “Slave Master” borrows from Hip Hop beats for an even more international feel and “Jailhouse Rock” makes a definitive statement about Teflon’s commitment to battle forces of oppression and set an example for the youths. Song for song, on 22 tracks, Teflon’s debut album is a tribute to his determination and makes a strong commitment to the roots of the music. While inspired by the past, Teflon’s Motherless Child is focused on the future and we invite you to join him.