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NEW RELEASES FROM GREENSLEEVES................................................
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So far 2008 has brought with it classic re-issues from The Meditations, Triston Palmer and the Roots Radics. but there is a lot more on the way in the coming months! In May the eagerly anticipated Ragga Ragga Ragga 2008, and the latest in the Monsters of Dancehall series, this time featuring Red Rat! Not to forget Greensleeves other classic compilation series, May also sees the release of the latest 12" Rulers series from Jah Thomas. In June, a new riddim album titled 'Warning' including tracks from Mavado, Busy Signal and Demarco, and a 'best of' album from the mighty Sizzla! Keep a watch out for the new releases coming from Greensleeves in the near future! but if you can't wait for all these exciting releases, make your way over to www.greensleeves.net where all our current albums are available to purchase in CD format or to download now!!
THE JOURNEY - THE BEST OF SIZZLA KALONJI Release date 23rd June 2008
The enigma that is Sizzla Kalonji has released over 35 albums in 10 years. This collection compiles 22 of his career highs giving new buyers & dedicated fans something special. Including the hits ‘Just One Of Those Days (Dry Cry)’, ‘Give Me A Try’ and ‘Black Woman And Child’. The digital release also offers an extra track 'Strength And Hope' - available from www.greensleeves.net or from all download stores.
WARNING RHYTHM release date 9th June 2008
The Greensleeves rhythm series reaches number 88 in fine style with a brand new dancehall rhythm from Shane Brown and the Jukeboxx Crew.
15 slices of the troublesome 'Warning' rhythm with lead cuts from Mavado 'Money Changer', Busy Signal 'Hey Girl (aka Nicky Titty)', and Bounty Killer 'Dem Nah Bad' - his biggest hit in a long time. With additional thrillers from the likes of Munga, Elephant Man, Demarco, Serani, the chart topping Wayne Marshall, and Busy Signal with ..Loaded’. Plus a megamix version as a bonus.
Already getting huge hype on 45 and gaining play from Robbo Ranx on BBC 1xtra and all the usual suspects. Big tings expected!
MONSTERS OF DANCEHALL - THE BEST OF RED RAT Release date 19th may 2008
The fourth release in the Monsters of Dancehall series that highlights the very best of Greensleeves Dancehall masters is from Red Rat - a star like no other; a force of nature, a stand-alone talent, hilarious, exuberant and thrilling!
Red Rat released two massive selling albums on Greensleeves "Oh No It's Red Rat" (1997) and "I'm A Big Kid Now" (2000) to critical acclaim. He amassed an incredible stream of hit singles including 'Shelly Ann', 'Bruck Mi Ducks' and Tight Up Skirt that have animated an unsuspecting and otherwise drab world. He has the unusual knack of appealing to a wider audience and to hardcore Ragga fans without needing to pander to either. At once esoteric and universal: he is at home sparring with Buju Banton on 'Love Dem Bad' and equally at ease twisting 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' to his own ends on 'nuh Live Nuh Weh'. His head to head with Goofy 'Big Man Little Yute' made the dancehall a place to laugh when the guns and badman attitude ruled the place...
This compilation covers Red Rats entire recording career from tracks taken from his albums to hit singles 'Bruks Mi Ducks' featured on Greensleeves legendary Ragga Ragga Eagga and Sampler series. Also outstanding cuts from rhythms albums including 'Curfew' from the Ernie Wilks 'Ice Cube' and 'Dun Dem' from Maximum Sounds 'Intercom' lick-over through to ''Left Foot In' produced by Curtis Lynch Jnr and the current air play hit 'Wine Pon Me' produced by Miami's blackout Movements bringing the album bang up to date with a typewriter style rhythm, haunting voccodered vocals and atmospheric horns and church bell fx...
Chuck it on, turn it up and enjoy the comedy crown prince of Dancehall..."On No" the big kid is back...
12" RULERS - JAH THOMAS released date 19th May 2008
The 'Twelve Inch Rulers' series concentrates on those 12" singles that Greensleeves have released over the years and that recorc collectors remember so fondly - and of which, many have never appeared on CD. The previous two 'Twelve Inch Rulers' releases featured Henry "Junjo" Lawes and Gussie Clarke. This release concentrates on the works of legendary producer and DJ Jah Thomas.
Jah Thomas was an important figure on the Jamaican music scene during both the roots era of the '70's and the subsequent dancehall decade of the '80's. Besides releasing several DJ sides of his own in the latter half of the 70's, Thomas also came into his own as one of the island's top producers for both singers and DJs/ A bulk of these tunes were released in the UK on Greensleeves with the majority surfacing on 12".
Featuring full-length 12" mixes from artists like Triston Palma, Little John, Billy Boyo, Anthony Johnson and Michale Palmer amongst others.
Recorded at Channel One, King Tubby's, backed by the Roots Radics, Sly & Robbie and engineered and mixed by Scientist, Soldgie and Prince Jammy.
Most of the tracks have never appeared on CD before until now!
The CD contains extensive sleeve notes by historian and an exclusive interview with Jah Thomas. The Booklet also contains rare photos and previously unseen images of the featured artists.
HI GRADE GANJA ANTHEMS VOL. 2 release date 21st April 2008
Due to the huge success of last year's Hi Grade Ganja Anthems Greensleeves have hand picked another collection of some of the finest herb anthems ever to be found on one album!
Over the decades many reggae artists have sung, chanted or paid homage in some way to the virtues of ganja, herb or weed. Some have spoken of spiritual vibrations and there have even been tales of smuggling!
So flick a light, bun di chalice or spliff if you prefer and hold a firm meditation to some of reggae and dancehall's essential ganja tunes on Hi Grade Ganja Anthems Volume 2 with classics from artists like Jacob Miller, Eek-A-Mouse, Mighty Diamonds, Sugar Minott, Ranking Jow, Billy Boyo - his "One Spliff A Day" 12" version is appearing on CD for the first time! more up to the time tracks come courtesy of Sizzla, Vybz Kartel, Warrior King, Ward 21 and Morgan Heritage
RAGGA RAGGA RAGGA 2008 release date 6th May 2008
Ragga Ragga Ragga - the consistent, fully charged, totally upfront dancehall compilation is the highlight of the year for all dedicated followers of dancehall music
Ragga ragga ragga - the compilation known for dropping BIG hits and bussing exciting new tunes just bubbling under the radar delivers the goods
Ragga ragga ragga 2008 is an exceptional collection of hype artists hotting up charts or the stars of tomorrow that soon buss.
Ragga Ragga Ragga 2008 features Mavado - On The Rock n Basby G's On Da Mission rhythm - a solid tune that is going to be huge. It's already made it onto the 1xtra daytime playlist - an anthem in the making. Firm dancehall favourites Jail & Knocking At Your Door - Busy Signal - watch this artist, 2008 is his for the taking. Wild card big tune Shoot Out by legendary Mykal Rose on John John's hype rhythm of the same name. Serani's - Study People and current hype artists Bugle's - Cyaan Look Inna Wi Eye on the infectious Firelinks Drum Lane rhythm. Ay Ya Ay Ya - Black Ryno produced by the prodigious Stephen "Di Genius" McGregor and the out and out rawness of Charly Blacks Buddy Buddy plus a whole heap more.
Ragga Ragga Ragga 2008 - the in your face collection of dancehall that's unapoligetic and raw.
THE CAKE MUST SLICE 10" - feat. ZAREB - Out Now
Taken from the album of the same name. A taster of the instrumental Reggae/Dub album produced by Mat ‘Lion Vibes’ Downs in JA last year with the cream of Jamaican musicians. An album of instrumental tracks that come together under the title ..THE CAKE MUST SLICE’. Harking back to the days of real musicians playing in an open-minded way to give you original music. Elements of Jazz & Funk are blended with Reggae & Dub.
As part of the promotion for this project Lion Vibes re-recorded a vocal version of the title track with up ..n’ coming roots artist ZAREB (formally known as Mr Flash), resulting in HIGHER LEVEL. An uplifting track with a positive message calling to unite all people to protect the World from global warming. A full 6.43 of head nodding Reggae backed by Danny Brownie, Kirk Bennett & Paul “Wrong-move†Crossdale. Mixed at Mixing Lab by Colin “Bulby†York. The A side is an edit of the full 9.43 minute version featured on the album.
The label features a small sample of the artwork that will be featured on the album. Designed by the world-renowned artist Gavin Turk. The original artwork for this project will be auctioned at ‘Christies’ & all the proceeds will be donated to the ‘Alpha Boy School’ trust, a long established school in Jamaica, helping poor & disadvantaged children.
TRISTON PALMA - JOKER SMOKER - Reissued 11th February
Triston Palma's classic "Joker Smoker" set has been reissued after 25 years in the crates.
The album was originally released in 1982 and features the powerhouse Roots Radics Band as musicians. The album stands the test of time with some great songs mostly in a roots style riding high on the rhythms of the day.
The biggest hit and title of the album "Joker Smoker" was revamped in recent times with Alborosie reworking the rhythm for his big tune "Herbalist". The 12" of "Joker Smoker" was subsequently re-released at the end of last year.
The album produced by legendary producer and artist in his own right Jah THomas also features four bonus tracks on the CD and the album comes in its original sleeve.
Jah Thomas who played an integral part in the Greensleeves label still produces today and other albums by this artist will be released throughout the year.
THE MEDITATIONS - NO MORE FRIEND - Reissued 28th January
A fine set from The Meditations, a well respected harmony trio band that emerged from the roots era during the 70's. The album was originally released in 1983 and was the first of two albums released by the band on the Greensleeves label.
No More Friend features the hits Carpenter Rebuild and No More Friend as well as an extended version of No More Friend which appears on CD for the first time.
The album is produced by Linval Thompson and boasts the talents of the legendary Roots Radics and features 10 solid rhythms recorded at Channel One studios.
DJ CLASH - 3 THE HARD WAY - Nicodemus, Little Harry & Billy Boyo - Released 28th January
This one does exactly what it says on the tin! This album features three of the most popular and seminal DJ's from the early 80's dancehall era - Nicodemus, Little Harry and Billy Boyo who back in the day were DJ's on JA's biggest sound system at the time Volcano.
The Nicodemus tracks are lifted from the LP DJ Clash - GREL32 - recently reissued while the Little Harry and Billy Boyo tracks are taken from the LP DJ Clash - GREL50 - both titles were top reggae albums at the time of their release
Recorded in 1982/83 and produced by Henry "Junjo" LAwes. All tracks are engineered and mixed by Soljie Hamilton, Errol "ET" Thompson and Barnabas with backing duties by High Times Band and Roots Radics.
Five tracks a piece from each artist in a sound clash stylee demonstrating these DJ's abilities to ride a the rhythms in fine style and taking you back to the Volcano dancehall days.
SONGS FOR REGGAE LOVERS - Various Artists - Released 28th January
AIRWAVES RHYTHM - Various Artists - Released 28th January
FROM DUBPLATE TO DOWNLOAD –
The Best of Greensleeves Records
From Dubplate To Download is a celebration of Greensleeves Records phenomenal success and influence in reggae music. It’s the ultimate collection of the best reggae / dancehall songs to have graced the label.Greensleeves started out as a small humble record shop in West London. Some 30 years later it is regarded as one of the most important independent reggae labels in the world.The key to the label’s success lies in its continued quest to remain cutting edge in the selection of music released on the label. This was evident right from the beginning with the release of Dr Alimantado’s iconic “Born For A Purpose†in 1977 – which some three decades after its release remains a highly requested title. Fast forward 30 years later and the label is still relevant to a new, young generation who like their parents before them listening to Barrington Levy, Eek A Mouse and the like are now tuning into the dancehall deejays of the new millennium i.e. Vybz Kartel, Busy Signal and Macka Diamond.From Dubplate To Download is a 2 x CD compilation – one track per year has been selected hence 30 tracks marking every year of the label’s history (1997-2007). From Reggae Regular’s sublime “Where Is Jah†to Tony Matterhorn’s hype driven “Dutty Wine†Included in the selection are 5 songs that crossed into the mainstream UK Top 20 charts and became instant hits: Tippa Irie – Hello Darling, Shaggy – Oh Carolina, Mr Vegas – Heads High, Beenie Man – Who Am I and Wayne Wonder’s – No Letting Go. The CD also includes a link to an additional free download of “Hoola Hoop†by Macka Diamond.Dubplate to Download is packaged in a multi fold digi pack which contains a 30 page booklet with the history of the label, exclusive images and interviews with the founders alongside quotes and anecdotes from artists associated with the label plus a link to a competition for a holiday for two in Jamaica.Featured artists include Dr Alimantado, Wailing Souls, Beenie Man, Shabba Ranks, Garnett Silk, Bounty Killer, Yellowman, Sizzla, Ward 21 and a whole heap more.
