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My name is Richard Mannings, a.k.a. Joseph Shepherd I am from August Town where I was born and have lived my entire life. I attended school at August Town Primary and have been studying music as a DJ artiste.I am now beginning to further my career in music as a DJ and have always desired for The Most High to continue to allow me to be doing music.I have performed at many stage shows where the people love me and always told me to keep up the good works. I am ready and willing to further my ability in doing music as a chanter.
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LATEST NEWS FROM OUT OF JUDGEMENT YARD!!! ______________________________________________
THE SMASH DEBUT ALBUM FROM JOSEPH SHEPHERD, 'BE YOURSELF' IS RELEASED ($5.99 DOWNLOAD NOW!!!)
DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE JOSEPH SHEPHERD DEBUT ALBUM - 'BE YOURSELF'!!!
'Be Yourself', the brilliant debut album of Judgement Yard's own Joseph Shepherd is a message to all reggae fans that Shepherd is a definite star in the music and a true force to be reckoned with.
Like Congo Judah's debut album, 'The Crown', 'Be Yourself' is corked with solid, unreleased Judgement Yard music from the first track to the last and beckons the listener to study the album intensely in its entirety.
With a mix of chopping modern roots reggae riddims, modern dancehall riddims, r&b riddims with swagger, and inventive, original hip-hop beats, 'Be Yourself' is demonstrative of the extreme versatility of Joseph Shepherd and his high level of comfort when chanting over a variety of riddims from different musical genres.
'Be Yourself' opens up with the r&b inspired cut, 'Movin' On', in which Shepherd urges his empress not to take him for granted and warns of the consequences if he is. Shepherd makes it clear that he will be movin' on regardless of the weather and stay true to himself as a survivor in life.
Tracks like 'It's Real' featuring Rapper J of 'One Law' fame with Congo Judah, 'Are You Coming Back' and 'Everyone Needs Help' and the perennial crowd favorite, 'Love Mi Chalice Cup' keep up the blazing hip-hop and r&b musical assault and keep the listener very entertained as well as cater to a wider variety of musical tastes beyond reggae music itself.
But for the hardcore roots rock reggae lovers who comprise the heart of Joseph Shepherd's fan base, there are some truly special treats in store for you on this debut musical effort of Shepherd in the form of absolutely crucial cuts like 'Jah Bless You All', 'My Life', 'Hear Them Say', 'Bullet To The Grave', 'Wake Up' featuring Glen Ricks and the beloved title track, 'Be Yourself'.
For the dancehall lovers, tracks like 'Motherland' and 'Don't Get Caught' will be sure to please, while not offending the roots lovers as the message in both of these dancehall minded tracks are purely conscious and uplifting.
In fact, this album overall is totally clean and righteous and is meant for listeners of all ages right down to the babe and the suckling. At the same time, the material on 'Be Yourself' will also appeal to older, more discerning fans of reggae music as the talent the Shepherd exhibits delivering his bread and butter roots material is overwhelming and undeniable.
Joseph Shepherd has definitely taken his singjay craft to a new level in all areas of the music and his star quality is undeniable.
'Be Yourself' is an all around hit record and is guaranteed to receive heavy rotation on a daily basis in the music player of your choice, so don't waste anymore time and start downloading your free copy of Joseph Shepherd's stellar debut album, 'Be Yourself.'
TRACKLIST:
1. Movin' On (Produced by John Marcus for Chop Chop Productions)
2. It's Real feat. Rapper J (Produced by John Marcus for Chop Chop Productions)
3. Bullet To The Grave (Produced by John Marcus for Chop Chop Productions)
4. Motherland (Produced by Devon Star for Crown Star Records)
5. Sonny Boy (Refix) - (Produced by John Marcus for Chop Chop Productions)
6. Are You Coming Back (Produced by John Marcus for Chop Chop Productions)
7. Don't Get Caught (Produced by John Marcus for Chop Chop Productions)
8. Jah Bless You All (Produced by John Marcus for Chop Chop Productions)
9. Hear Them Say (Produced by John Marcus for Chop Chop Productions)
10. My Life (Produced by John Marcus for Chop Chop Productions)
11. Mama Papa (Produced by John Marcus for Chop Chop Productions)
12. Everyone Needs Help (Produced by John Marcus for Chop Chop Productions)
13. Be Yourself (Produced by John Marcus for Chop Chop Productions)
14. Love Mi Chalice Cup (Produced by Miguel Collins for Kalonji Records)
15. Wake Up feat. Glen Ricks (Produced by Devon Star for Crown Star Records)
*All tracks recorded and mixed @ Caveman Studio, Kingston, JA
**Album Design by Jarrad Lipschultz
Produced by Devon Williams aka John Marcus for Chop Chop Productions
Executive Produced by Rudy Kendall aka Rudie Speng for Consolidated Vibes LLC
Copyright 2007 Consolidated Vibes LLC
PERFECT & JOSEPH SHEPHERD: LIVE @ UWI
While Joseph Shepherd is becoming more and more active on the international stage, in Jamaica he has been a highly visible presence on the local stage show circuit over the years as he has made many billed appearances, as well as an equally large number of guest appearances on Jamaican stage shows large and small.
Welcome once again to Judgement Yard where we join Perfect and Shepherd for a moment as they hold a 1-2 before forwarding to a huge student event held at UWI recently where Perfect was billed to peform.
Shepherd & Perfect Part 1
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If you choose to remain for this Judgement Yard musical journey, you will soon find yourself transported to the VIP section where Brown, our cameraman for the evening has the best view in the audience.
As Perfect is not one to disappoint his fans, he arrives on stage to the infectious sound of the World Cup riddim chanting his massive hit tune, 'Ghetto Power.'
Perfect then turned up the pressure and began giving the capacity UWI crowd hit after hit, reeling off # 1 tunes such as 'Handcart Bwoy', 'Nuh Bodda Mi' and 'Amerimakka.'
As Perfect touched a piece of 'Is It Because I'm Black' he called Joseph Shepherd on stage for the first time to deejay a combination with him. As most of you are familiar with Shepherd and his potent stage presence, it will not be surprising to see Shepherd holding his own alongside Perfect in front of the large crowd.
Shepherd then goes on to deejay a freestyle tune livicated to the UWI students in attendance.
For those of you who stay with us until the end, you will soon realise that as it began in Judgement Yard, so it ends in Judgement Yard with an exclusive, crucial live preview of Joseph Shepherd performing the gritty cut, 'Don't Diss Dada' from his soon to be released album entitled 'Be Yourself.'
Shepherd & Perfect Part 2
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DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE JUDGEMENT YARD 2K7 PROMO ALBUM!!!
FREE JUDGEMENT YARD 2007 PROMO ALBUM DOWNLOAD NOW HERE!!!
Due to a very heavy volume of requests by radio disc jockeys, sound system operators, and regular Judgement Yard fans alike that we make promotional downloads of Judgement Yard artistes available for the public, we have heard the fans speak, we have listened, and we have now taken action.
We have put together a free promotional album with 14 of some of the most requested tracks from Sizzla Kalonji, Joseph Shepherd, Bobo David, Congo Judah and Zoom Raggidy that have blessed our Judgement Yard Listening Room to date.
The Judgement Yard Promo Album contains the following blazing selections from out of the Yard:
1. Bobo David - Truly
2. Joseph Shepherd - Mamma Pappa
3. Sizzla Kalonji - Oh Girl
4. Bobo David - Four Seasons
5. Congo Judah - Royal Omega
6. Joseph Shepherd feat. Sizzla Kalonji & Jomo Rainbow - Push On
7. Zoom Raggidy - Jump Up
8. Congo Judah - Berlin Burnin
9. Bobo David - Why Do You Fuss & Fight
10. Joseph Shepherd - Sonny Boy
11. Congo Judah - My Way
12. Joseph Shepherd feat. Jah Mason - One Two Order
13. Zoom Raggidy - Eastern Side
14. Zoom Raggidy - Really & Truly
To download your free 2K7 Judgement Yard Promo Album, click on the following link:
Judgement Yard Promo Album 2K7
New Crucial Cuts From Sizzla Kalonji, Joseph Shepherd & Bobo DavidKalonji Records and Chop Chop Productions have just come with some hot and fresh new tracks from the Judgement Yard musical oven featuring Sizzla, Shepherd, and Bobo David, which are now loaded up and firing shots in our listening room for the world to hear.
Straight out of Kalonji Records on behalf of Sizzla, Judgement Yard presents three amazing new tracks from the King, and all of the roots and culture lovers will not be quite pleased with these latest selections.
The first track is a gem called 'Build Ghetto Youth' in which Sizzla implores youths and youths of the slum to get their education and build themselves and their communities. All sufferers are encouraged to sew good seeds, till the soil diligently and reap a good reward. The message in this tune is definitely potent and well delivered.
The next new tune courtesy of Sizzla and Kalonji Records is another conscious slice called 'Jah Will Protect Us Always' and all roots rock reggae fans who know their foundation will immediately recognise the riddim and the sample that Sizzla used to create and develop this wonderful number. Does the foundation tune 'This Land' ring a bell?
If not, get familiar because this demo from Sizzla is a bomb.
In typical Sizzla form and fashion all the lovely ladies could not be neglected and as a result, we present to you a chopping r&b cut entitled 'Girl I Love You.' All of the beautiful princesses and empresses of the earth will truly love this one.
Bobo David also has voiced a new tune on the underground Kalonji Records produced riddim called 'Its a Party' which can also be found in our listening room. As most of you who log onto to our listening room regularly, you are all most likely familiar with Bobo David's first effort on the riddim called, 'If You Say You Love Me'. This tune has gone over so well with the people that Bobo David has voiced an additional track on the riddim called 'What Can You Do' where he chants about his unstoppable nature as a bobo rasta in the gideon. As is always expected with Bobo David, this track is straight blazing from beginning to end.
Finally from Chop Chop productions, we have the latest single from Joseph Shepherd, 'I Will Have To Go' in which the core Rastafari value of repatriation is brought to the forefront. Shepherd reminds the people in this song that Jamaica is not his home and it is really Africa that he strives to reach.
'I Will Have to go' features Joseph Shepherd in top form.
To Hear the latest tunes from Sizzla, Shepherd and Bobo David, select them from our Judgement Yard Music Player.
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Judgement Yard was established as a community centre in August Town by Sizzla Kalonji. As the owner and founder of the Yard, he is responsible for many youths in the community of August Town, as well as youths who come from other areas to seek assistance and guidance in life as well as music.
Judgement Yard is like a home to many Rastafari youth, of which the majority wear turbans and trod the earth as battlefield warriors in Selassie Army in that I and I "burn" corruption and dirty livity. Many of these same youths who are members of Judgement Yard fraternity are musicians or have some direct affiliation with the music through production works, artiste works, etc. Some of these talents are featured on this website, but many more will follow because Judgement Yard is ever progressive and never idle. As Sizzla Kalonji is a versatile pioneer within Reggae music, so are all of the battlefield warriors who compromise the body of the Judgement Yard organism, while Sizzla represents the head.