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From Junior Melody, Major Sardine, to Junior Buckley, young Dwight Duncan emerged as Bushman a critical roots/Dancehall messenger in the 1990's. Since then Bushman has grown as a stellar recording and performing artist. Following years of touring, with appearance on several major music festivals, Bushman under his Burning Bushes Music label is gearing up to release the Conquering Lion album. A socially conscious single from the album, "How You Living" is set to be released November 2, 2015 on the anniversary of the Coronation of His Imperial Majesty Halie Selassie I & Her Imperial Majesty Empress Menen. During the premier of his latest single "How You Living" on Global Linkz Radio, Bushman acknowledges that not everyone is quickly drawn to socially conscious music such as How You Living. As such, the artist shared this message: "...for all the people who love music, for all his fans and all those who are not even Bushman's fans. For me this is not about where the money is making, or the kind of lyrics that its taking, or people are listening, its about what I stand for and about my mission which I want to accomplish. And for me, If I have the voice to speak for a hundred million people, why should I do it derogatorily, or why should I speak of the car and the shoes and the house? Better things to speak of." After the release of Conquering Lion, Bushman's futuristic goal is to produce young emerging artists on Burning Bushes Music Label The singer has made it clear that he will continue to record works of his own beyond producing others. As advocate for the legalization of Marijuana and following the Jamaican Government amended Dangerous Drug Act pertinent to he decriminalization of Marijuana Bushman is scheduled to perform in Jamaica at HIGH TIMES 2015 Jamaican World Cannabis Cup on November 13, 2015 in Negril. This will be the first Cannabis Cup held in Jamaica. Bushman is no stranger to High Times Cannabis Cup event as he was a past judge on the international event which was held in Holland. Early Years Born Dwight Marvin Duncan in St. Thomas, Jamaica in 1973. Duncan was active in church choirs and as a teen he became a selector for the Black Star Line sound system under the name Junior Melody (Duncan also occasionally billed himself as Major Sardine and Junior Buckley). Relocating to Kingston hoping to break into the Jamaican music scene there, Duncan met famed producers Steelie and Cleevie in 1995, who were impressed with his warm baritone singing voice, and quickly recorded him on "Grow Your Natty" at Studio 2000, which was followed by the hit "Call The Hearse". With talks of an album Steely wished to change the name Junior Melody to Bushman. Initially Duncan was unhappy with this name, he thought it somehow derogatory to him coming from the country, until he researched the name only to discover that 'Bushman' was an African name for 'Medicine Man'. "Call The Hearse" became a big hit in Jamaica, and was followed by "Rude Boy Life" and his debut album, Nyah Man Chant (1997). Nyah Man Chant was described in The Rough Guide to Reggae(p.369) "as good an example of modern cultural singing as you could hope to find." Bushman worked with producer King Jammy (Lloyd James) for his next two albums, Total Commitment (1999) and Higher Ground(2001). A Better Place (2001) Bushman exclaimed was an injustice to his ardent fans as the album was renamed and released three times as A Better Place in 2002 and My Meditation in 2003 with the addition of a couple songs. This was not of his doing. Since then he has parted ways with the distribution company. Signs, incorporating some R&B and pop touches, was the next album released in 2004. Get It In Your Mind was released in 2008 on Bushman's Burning Bushes Label. As Peter Tosh was a great influence to Bushman, Bushman Sings The Bush Doctor (2011) a tribute to Peter Tosh was released. Throughout his career Bushman has remained committed to culturally conscious roots material, adamantly resisting the slacker side of the contemporary Jamaican Dancehall milieu. He has traveled extensively through out Europe, USA, Africa and other regions spreading his musical message. His team is currently organizing a USA Tour for later in 2015/early 2016.

Ansel Collins is a Jamaican keyboardist, producer and vocalist born in Kingston, Jamaica. As a producer, Collins released solo records, including single sides "Cock Robin", "Atlantic One", "Stalag" and "Nuclear Weapon" between 1969 and 1971, as well as a handful of later albums. Collins' magical fingers would add signature sounds to Jamaica's Mento, Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae, and Dancehall music from the 60's to present. He continued to record during the 1980s, right up until 2013. In September 2015 Ansel Collins re-emerged with a stellar 14 tracked instrumental album titled, "The Magnificent" which includes harmonies and versions of previously released songs by various artist with whom he worked. Early Years As his first love is singing, Collins was guided by his mother who would write songs for him and sang with him at times. She would also accompany young teen aged Collins to various recording studios in Kingston. Collins remembered his first time on stage as a singer in 1960 at "A Star Is Born" event hosted by the late Cecil "Sonny" Bradshaw. He would later move to Waterhouse Community where he was introduced to Bobby Aitken and The Carib Beats by Patricia/Patsy Clark. It was shortly after this meeting that Collins would finally see the light in terms of making a headway on his musical journey as he became a vocalist in the band. After a while, Collins bought his first keyboard book from Music Mart on Orange Street in Kingston from which he taught himself to play the keyboard and the rest is history. In the late 1960s, Collins was introduced to Father Gooden of Rainbow Healing Temple(RHT) who at that time has just bought instruments for his church and was in search of musicians. This led to Ansel Collins becoming the band leader of Rainbow Healing Temple(RHT)Invincibles Band. This would become the launching pad for Collins as a professional musician. It was at RHT that Collins met young Lowell "Sly" Fillmore Dunbar also affectionately known as "coo-coo or "Charlie" at age 14 and made him a member of the band as a drummer. As Collins found a calling as a record producer, after working with Lee "Scratch" Perry, Collins rose to prominence as part of the duo Dave and Ansell Collins along with Dave Barker in 1971 with the hit single “Double Barrel.” The song was the first Jamaican song to scale to the number one spot on the British singles chart, and the duo’s follow-up, “Monkey Spanner,” did nearly as well, entering the Top Ten. Following these hits, Collins wrote the song “Stalag 17″, the song became a top seller in Jamaica in 1973 and was later covered extensively by dancehall artists. One of the most popular song ever to be produced on that instrumental was “Ring the Alarm” by the late reggae artist Tenor Saw. Collins who discovered the duo Sly & Robbie, worked extensively with them in the 1970s at the Channel One Studio band and regularly played with the Revolutionaries and the Aggrovators, both of them groundbreaking dub bands. He was also a regular member of Soul Syndicate band and many other bands other including "The Thoroughbreds" at club Stables. He was a member of 1970s Channel One studio band, The Revolutionaries. He was also part of Jimmy Cliff's backing band, Oneness, in the 1970s as well as the Impact All Stars. Collins also worked with backing bands such as Lynn Taitt and the Jets (including the reggae producer Joe Gibbs). In 1978 he was the member of the band The Gladiators (1978 album Proverbial Reggae)and Sugar Minott's Black Roots Players, performing on many of the classic songs of the roots reggae era (album 1979 Black Roots). His keyboard playing exemplified the Skinhead reggae style. Ansel Collins has played keyboards on the several albums of the various musicians: albums of the dub musician Scientist Scientist Rids the World of the Evil Curse of the Vampires and Scientist in the Kingdom of Dub (1981), album of Rico Rodriguez Man from Wareika (1977), album of Lincoln Thompson Natural Wild (1980), album of Augustus Pablo This Is Augustus Pablo (1974), album of Black Uhuru Sinsemilla (1980), albums of Jimmy Cliff Give Thanx (1978), album of King Tubby and Prince Jammy His Majesty's Dub (1976), Cliff Hanger (1985) and Humanitarian (1999), album of The Royals Pick Up the Pieces (1977), album of Mighty Diamonds Right Time (1976), album of Gregory Isaacs Cool Ruler (1978), album of Prince Far I Health and Strength (1998), but also on the albums of the musician like French Singer, and Songwriter, Serge Gainsbourg (Aux armes et cætera, 1979). Throughout the ’80s and into the ’90s, Collins worked with many of reggae’s most popular artists: Black Uhuru, Jimmy Cliff, Gregory Isaacs, Israel Vibration, U-Roy, and many more. His next best known instrumental was covered by Sly & Robbie and made into a Reggae staple with the release of Chaka Demus & Pliers hit single “Murder She Wrote”. Ansel Collins currently resides in St. Andrew Jamaica and said he is ready to get on the road doing live shows.

Blessed love and light, it's been a while since Vol.1 was published. Thanks for waiting. Gwan Hold A Medz! Intro 1. Third World - YimMasGan 2. Kabaka Pyramid - Too Long 3. Andrew Bees - Vatican 4. Prophecy Izis- Bloody War 5. Kristine Alicia - Freedom Fighters 6. Ky-Mani Marley Feat. Damian Marley - Keepers Of The Light 7. Tasha T - Meditation 8. Morgan Heritage - Strictly Roots 9. Paul Elliott - Real Thing 10. Musical Sniper Feat. Dennis Brown - Go For It 11. Asfa - Many Are Called 12. Ky-Enie - Wings Of An Angel 13. Rula Brown - Boink 14. Iba Mahr - Conscious Awakening 15. Junior Reid - Now Is the Time 16. Barrington Levy - Liar 17. Richie Spice - I Use The Herbs 18. Jah9 - The Marijuana 19. Jesse Royal - Gimme Likkle 20. Jesse Royal - This Morning 21. Bunny Brown - Outro

Following her crowning as the 1st Miss Waterhouse, Miss Gapour in one of her first interview with Empress Skortcher spoke passionately about the cries from youths in Jamaica that there are "not enough jobs" as she offers viable solutions. She stated, "We as the young and coming, they should have persons there to properly monitor us in the career choices we are choosing. We should forget about becoming lawyers, and teachers and doctors, not that it's a bad job to have, but because there are other areas that are in demand. She added "that's how you're going to see the money coming in." In voicing her opinion she referenced a newspaper article a few years ago in which it was suggested that, "Jamaica don't need any more lawyers." Miss Gapour reiterated, "You need to be trained properly for the jobs that are in demand now in Jamaica." She later disclosed that her initial ambition was to become a lawyer but was swayed after reading that article and analyzed the value of training to entering into a in-demand field. On completion of university, Shante Gapour's career aspiration is to follow in the footsteps of her role model, the Honorable Lisa Hanna, who in 2012 was appointed as Jamaica's Minister of Youth and Culture and who continues to serve in that role. Name :Shante Simone Gapour Born: November 24,1995 School: University of the West Indies(Entertainment and Culture) Height: 5"5 1/2 Hair Color: Black Major Accomplishments President of the Student Council Body (Merl Grove HS) Miss Waterhouse 2015 Early Life Shante Gapour born to Aubrey Gapour and Myrna Simpson grew up in Waterhouse, Kingston. She strongly believes in voluntarism. At a younger age you could find her volunteering at a different children's home every Summer as a part of giving back to her country. She started a now tradition at Merl Grove High where she would visit a children's home every Christmas bearing food items, clothes and toys. Not only does she believes in voluntarism but she strongly believes in education. She believes that education is the route to escaping poverty. With her passion for learning she started a homework program to help the youths of her community. This program, Miss Gapour explained has spring-boarded into many other programs being offered to community members such as cooking and sewing classes as well as reading programs for youths and adults. She attributed the program's success to World and Olympic Women's Track and Field champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce after whom the community center in which these programs and classes are held was renamed. Fraser_Pryce was also born and raised in the Waterhouse Community. Life As Miss Waterhouse After months of training She was rewarded with the title Miss Waterhouse 2015, a scholarship of $120,000 and she was fast tracked into the United Nations Pageant. Miss Gapour was invited to be a contestant in Miss Global Nation Pageant and Miss Jamaica Pageant. An activist for strength and perseverance, she made it clear not only to the members of her community but to Jamaica that there are beautiful, educated and talented females in the community of Waterhouse. Songs included in this episode: Sophia Squire - Mi Nuh Know Alaine - Sidewalk Hotel Queen Ayacodobae - The Message This show segment of the Ever Blazing Friday Show is brought to you by www.globallinkzradio.com The full two hour broadcast which is hosted by Empress Skortcher can be heard live on Fridays from 7 PM - 9 PM ET. Also available via Tunein Mobile App or by dialing 712-432-7760 to listen live.

In November 2014 Shane Steele released "Soul To Soul" a seven tracked EP featuring two profound heart stopping singles titled “Woman In Silence” and "Child Abuse" on Marmalade Production Label. He is currently getting good responses from both tracks as they speaks to the hearts of many regarding the abuse and neglect of children and the abuse of women who as he said, "often live in silence because many are financially dependent on their male counter parts and some stay because of the children." Hear Shane Steel in his own words speak with Empress Skortcher on the Ever Blazing Friday Show about his inspiration for the songs, as he describes his music. Shane Steele Early Life/Career Born on 21 April 1964 in the historic parish of St. Thomas, Jamaica, Donval Lindsay aka Shane Steele began his relationship with music, at age fourteen as he was heavily influenced by the traditional sounds of Reggae. His love of music and devotion to the culture of his birthplace made him seek out new opportunities. Shane then started to sing and learned to play the guitar. Shane later migrated to the community of Waterhouse in Kingston, Jamaica. At the age of nineteen Shane recorded his first album for "Negus Records" based in London, England. Two singles titled "Set Not Your Heart On Robbery" and "Music Posse" were the only 45's released from the album. Shane Steele maintained a strong working relationship with a host of talented local producers, all the while practicing his guitar skills to hone his craft as time progress. In 1990 Shane Steele signed a recording contract with "New Name Music," where he worked on his second album. The album remains incomplete due to producer Castro Brown return to England. A 45 with the single entitled, “Reggae Now” was pressed instead. Shane took a short break for personal reasons in the early 90's. However, he continued to make music on a part time basis. In 1993 he recorded the singles “Bad Sound Producer” and "Soul To Soul" for producer Carl Smith aka Marmalade of Waterhouse, Jamaica which were released as 45's on "Music Lion Records Label." In 1997 Shane began to do background vocals for "Honey Comb" in a popular sound competition. That same year he played the guitar with Time and Space band and the "High Symbol Band," this gave Shane the opportunity to tour Cuba and other Caribbean Islands. Now fully motivated, Shane Steele realized that music was now a full time job for him, hence he then applied himself 100 percent. It did not take long for the Reggae scene to embrace this multi-talented artist. Shane started to do more background vocals for well renowned recording artist Tony Rebel, this also gave him a greater wealth of experience and exposure extensively touring the United States, Europe and the West Indies. Confident in his ability, Shane Steele set out to produce himself. This en-devour resulted in an EP on the Marmalade Production Label. Soon after this single “This Light of Mine” was released which given him the opportunity to enter "Sumfest Red Stripe Big Brake Competition" in 2005. With the quality and content of his music it earned him a spot in the top ten. The EP, "Soul To Soul" is available on iTunes and Amazon. Shane is now a member of the "Top Range Band" where he plays the Bass guitar and is one of the house band for Rebel Salute Music Festival in St Ann Jamaica. Shane Steele music can be heard as far around the world as Jamaica, Africa, England, Suriname U.S.A. and Canada. Now at the top of his game and with the success he has received thus far, Shane Steel is now ready to step out on his solo career. As a Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist Shane Steele is determined to shine his light across the world stage.

In an exclusive interview with Empress Skortcher on the Ever Blazing Friday Show, Musical Sniper as he is now called, explained that his name change from Rappa Robert is a representation of his versatility beyond rapping (Djing) when he said, "Rappa is for rapping" his new moniker encompasses his talents as a rapper, singer and musician. Now in Canada, outside of working a 9 to 5, Musical Sniper is in the studio recording as he continues to build his musical repertoire and rehearsing as he hopes to return to center stage performing and to fulfill his purpose. Musical Sniper described the politics in the music industry as he feels he was "exploited by producers" and denied airplay by Jamaican radio dj's due to favoritism after Tippa Lee migrated to the states. Hence, he has decided to take his own career in his hands with production and promotion. Musical Sniper spoke about his love for Dancehall but stresses his distaste and disapproval of "a lot of things happening in the Dancehall now" for the current state of shared his appreciation for emerging reggae artists such as Chronixx, Protoje, Kabaka Pyramid, Christopher Martin, and Tarrus Riley to name a few who he said are "strengthening the the Reggae music" in keeping the Reggae banner flying. His encouragement to the new reggae youths is to "Keep Reggae Head Up" adding, "it's the only music that speaks the truth." Musical Sniper reminded us that, "whether it is lewd it is the truth, it's what they live, is what they learn, it's what they come and talk about." In parting, the artist also encouraged fellow artists who have had a "raw deal" in the music business to "Go for it" advising them "not to just sit down and rely on so-called producers to make it happen" for them but to instead "Work and make it happen" for themselves. The jovial Musical Sniper hopes to return to his homeland to perform on Jamaica's soil and said he thinks he will be well-received by patrons because his music is in rotation there and the fact that he is getting great feedback from people on the island. Today, Musical Sniper is actively promoting the Rough Upbringing album along with his latest EP, "Tables Turning" a five tracked compilation which displays a mature sounding "Musical Sniper" as a package of rich cultural music that reflects the times we are living in, and gives hopeful solutions for the future. With all new songs; including the chart topping single: “Gone” which charted on Jamaica's Top 25 Reggae Chart at No. 9, the single “Gone” calls out the trend of pretenders who use other people's suffering for one's personal financial gain. The title track: “Tables Turning,” is currently on the chart in Jamaica and takes into account people's uprising against dictators and corrupt leaders all over the world; and “For the Youths” an anthem for children of poverty, features African style tenor guitar lines and reggae rooted drum and bass. “God First” is a reggae gospel song combining conscious lyrics, a driving drum and bass grove, and call and response harmonies. Plus a special bonus track: “Believe” which has an uplifting message that we can overcome the toughest challenges by remaining positive and steadfast on our purpose and goals in life. It is his love of Djing that honed the rhythmic vocal precision heard in these new songs, along with years of experience and influence from singers like Freddie McGregor and Stevie Wonder; which is paramount to the quality of lyrics and smooth singing voice heard in Musical Sniper's new music. His voice has been compared to the great Jimmy Cliff; also Maxi Priest, and singer Tabby of The Mighty Diamonds. Musical Sniper - “Tables Turning” EP a collaborative production between Musical Sniper and Hawaiian based Jason “Jahson” Murphey of Rootstime Production LLC. is available in digital format here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/jah-got-dah-stuff/id915273550 and is a must have for your music collection. Early Life/Career: Born Robert Wilson on 8th January 1968 in Bamboo, St. Ann Jamaica, Rappa Robert began his musical career as a performing member on one of Jamaica's pioneering talent radio program, "Colgate Cavity Fighters Club " in 1980 on Radio Jamaica Limited (RJR); performing poetry and rapping over various rhythm instrumentals. Prior to using the name Rappa Robert professionally, he recorded under the name Papa Robert releasing two singles, "Slick Chap" and "Over Me" under said name. As Rappa Robert, he recorded several singles at Aquarius Recording Studio located at Half Way Tree in Kingston, Jamaica with performances on several sound stages across the island. It was At Aquarius Studio that he met is sparring partner Tippa Lee. The rapping duo became a musical sensation across the island with the release of chart topping single "Nuh Trouble We" which swept the island airwaves with six weeks at No 1 on the Dancehall chart. Other smash hits by the 80's djing duo included; "Mi Lover Gone," "Freedom Fighter," "Half Key Drive," "Pirate," and "Dancehall Business." among other singles which brought the duo to the US, Canada, Trinidad, Antigua, and the Cayman Islands on tour. Rappa Robert would return to Jamaica while Tippa Lee stayed in the USA. On a solo move, and back in Jamaica, Rappa Robert would later connect with a UK based Zimbabwe-born British producer/engineer Paul Hussey on the Jamaican North Coast, where Paul was then running UB-40's studio. That connection led to the recording of a combination with Barrington Levy's cousin, Robert Levy and Rappa Robert titled " World Disorder." Rappa Robert's solo career as a singer propelled when his singles titled "Busy" and "Rough Upbringing" were released. The later led to a full studio album by the same title for Hussey. The "Rough Upbringing" project Musical Sniper disclosed, was not well promoted by Executive Producers Ali Campbell and Brian Traverse who are members of UB-40 Band and owners of the Recording Studio; faulting a non-reggae distribution entity. Albums By Tippa Lee And Rappa Robert: 1. Nuh Trouble We - produced Hugh Redman James/Redman International Label (1989)http://www.discogs.com/Tippa-Lee-Rappa-Robert-Nuh-Trouble-We/release/2715700 2. Roots Vibrations - produced by Barry Clarke on Ras Records Inc.(1990) As a soloist, in September 2014 Musical Sniper - Jah Got The Stuff album produced by Barry Blarke/ BCR Production/VPAL Dist was digitally released. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/jah-got-dah-stuff/id915273550 Live shows with Empress Skortcher are aired on www.globallinkzradio.com Available also on Tunein App (Search: Global Linkz Radio) Or Dial-to-Listen (712) 432-7760

Kabaka Pyramid returned to the island of Jamaica after a successful United States tour with his band the Bebble Rockers and fellow "Young Lion" Iba Mahr. The tour spanned 24 shows over 30 days starting in San Diego, California and ending in Manhattan, New York on the Legendary SOB's stage. The journey took Kabaka through the hills of California making stops at the Reggae in the Hills Festival, Sebastopol and Nevada City. Then through Colorado, Texas and New Orleans before heading right up the east coast; thrilling fans in Florida and then passing through North Carolina, Virginia Beach, Washington DC, Maine, Boston, Vermont and Rhode Island. Following his exploits abroad Kabaka Pyramid set the stage alight on his Reggae Sumfest debut in Montego Bay Jamaica in July 2015 where is set was well received as he kept the reggae fire burning. Empress Skortcher of Global Linkz Radio caught up with Kabaka Pyramid after Reggae Sumfest and had this to say: "Kabaka Pyramid's strategic movements as it relates to his musical career sets him apart from just another singjay. Undoubtedly one of the most prolific lyricists and recording artist to emerge from Jamaica soil in decades. His business edge fused with intelligence makes his music easily found, as his inspirations of Rastafarian Consciousness and humanitarian cry for justice, and an end to political oppression and exploits surges nationally and internationally." The young Reggae soljah returned to the US for the North West World Reggae Festival in late July and will be touring in a host of other regions including Seattle, Vancouver, Toronto and Brampton, Canada. Fans in Costa Rica and Trinidad and Tobago will be seeing the Bebble Rockers in late August and then in October Kabaka Pyramid will be heading out for a one month tour of Europe. More from the artist can be found here: http://kabakapyramid.bandcamp.com/

Lee’tal “Dubplate Style” mixtape is creating waves in the dancehall/reggae scene, Lee’tal displays his skills on original Dancehall instrumental like Sleng Ting, Head To Toe, Golden Hen just to name a few. Fresh from his Summer 2015 US Media Promotion Tour for the mixtape, Lee'tal now back in Jamaica, is gearing up for his upcoming bi-weekly Community event "Save The Future". The event will consist of books give-away, giving clothing to needy children, endeavors Lee'tal hopes will assist in promoting literacy through out his community. Born Rohan Lee in Manchester, Jamaica, this 80’s baby was destined for greatness. November 25 was no longer just another day, but one that a strong black man was born. He drew inspiration from his brother at a tender age and admired his appreciation for music. He soon realized the power of music and began listening to the radio alongside his older brother, this gave him the musical knowledge and confidence to become a member of his schools choir while attending the Mount St. Josephs Preparatory School and then St. Paul’s High School in Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica. Throughout his days of being a member of the school choir he always paid particular attention to his skills as a storyteller and lyricist. Today these skills are evident in the way he constructs his songs, lyrics and stage performance. Lee’tal’s love for music further grew as his interest escalated into the audio engineering side of the business where he taught himself and took tips from other producers. Later he partnered and built the Voice Room Recording Studio, which developed his musical ear and production skills. In addition to his day-to-day responsibilities of running the Recording Studio, he still found time to write and record his own material and tour the local and international Reggae scene. He later decided to venture on his own where he continued recording and performing while perfecting his craft. With an artistic, creative mind Lee’tal is now a part of the ever-growing production brand Inflowmatiq Entertainment Group. Music is his tool used to express himself, it entertains his ever increasing fans, thus earning him endless love and support in his home town Mandeville. He looks at his talent more as a light given to him by God and his duty is to let it shine for the world to see thus uplifting people. Lee’tal was among the selected few artistes for the international campaign, Unite and End Violence Against Women, which was spearheaded by Jamaica’s Bureau of Woman’s Affairs in their television campaign. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaZQrti0AfY Born in Manchester, Jamaica, Ancient Priest is elated after winning the 2015 JCDC Festival Song Competition with his entry “Celebration Time”. A music teacher by profession, Ancient Priest also seized the award for best performer. He gives Empress Skortcher his inspiration for the festival and shares how came to be given the lyrics by his friend. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPFjYU21UaU Ancient Priest who is presently pursuing his first degree in Music Education at Northern Caribbean University (NCU), with goals set on opening his own music school and is preparing to release his new album.

Oldies But Goodies co-hosted by Empress Skortcher and Fitzroy Francis on 16 March 2015 featured two dynamic guests. First was Ruler Brown, broadcaster, veteran producer, singer, songwriter, philanthropist, CEO and Founder of Peace And Love Academic Scholarship (PALAS). On 14 April 2015, Rula Brown released his 9th studio album, a 38 track double set CD titled Peace and Love. All proceeds from the album will go to PALAS. The album is available on iTunes and CD Baby. At a discounted price of $10.99, persons can purchase it directly from Rula Brown Network Blogspot. Please note: The 2015 open season for scholarship applications will begin May 1st - June 15th. Since its inception, PALAS awarded 187 scholarships to students in the Caribbean. PALAS'new goal for 2015 is to award 125 scholarships to students in the Caribbean. Donations made payable to PALAS can be made in three ways: 1 - PALAS PO BOX 5461 Alpharetta, GA 30023 2 - Online via www.palas1.org 3 - Paypal via Peaceandlovescholarship@gmail.com Our second guest was veteran producer, singer, and songwriter, and CEO/Founder of Stronger Production Label, Paul Elliot who on 24 March 2015 released his 5th studio album titled Reggae Music Tun Up. This self produced album features 10 awesome tracks all available on iTunes. Physical copies are available through Amazon, and Zojak World Wide. More about Paul Elliot BORN JUNE 1971, in Waterhouse, Kingston, Jamaica, Elliot was raised in a ghetto area rich in a musical tradition associated with artists such as Don Carlos, Junior Reid and Half Pint. The area attracted producers such as King Tubby, King Jammy, and Maurice Johnson. It was with the Waterhouse producers that Elliot embarked on his recording career. In 1981, the 10-year-old singer released his debut ‘Mini Van Man’ with Jah Life. Elliot performed under the guise of Culture Paul but his initial foray into the Jamaican music industry was met with indifference. In spite of his unfortunate inauguration King Jammy was suitably impressed and enrolled the young singer as an errand boy. Elliot played an important role in the studio’s promotional activities, although his own releases remained few and far between. However, one of the early Jammy productions, ‘Brutalise A Sound Bwoy’, proved an exception to the rule when it was a hit in the dancehall. Frustrated by the gradual progress toward stardom, Elliot decided to pursue his goal with Black Scorpio who he had met previously while working at Jammy’s studio. Determined to breakthrough into the mainstream Elliot financed and arranged his recording sessions assisted by Scorpio. He recorded ‘Fat Belly Rat’ in response to the needless violence that resulted in kindred fatalities. In the mid-90s the singer enjoyed a series of hits such as ‘Hype Roll’, ‘Cut And Clear’, ‘Seek Jah Blessing’ and ‘Save Me Oh Jah’. In 1998, the Jamaican football team qualified to play in the World Cup competition. The unprecedented success of the team resulted in a series of celebratory recordings from within the reggae community, and Elliot demonstrated his approval when he released ‘Win Or Lose’ that was featured on A Tribute To The Reggae Boyz. Following the soccer hit he maintained a high profile with songs such as ‘True Love’ and ‘It’s Strange’. In addition to his independent work Elliot also recorded with a variety of Jamaican producers and in 1999 released his debut, Save Me Oh Jah. He maintained a low profile through to 2000 when he licensed Meaning Of Life to a French record label. The album featured earlier works with producers such as Richard Bell and Colin McGregor, as well as Elliot’s self-productions. In 2001, the singer starred in the annual Rebel Salute tour. The Oldies But Goodies Show webcast live each Thursday at 7 PM EST on Global Linkz Radio - Available on Tunein Mobile App and 712-432-7760.

“We make it cool to be conscious” says Shaka Rock, the oldest of the threes sons of Garth Dennis, a foundation member of Black Uhuru and later Wailing Souls. Gyasi Dennis and King Saeed complete the trinity that is known as Blaze Mob. After their father started to bring home instruments from every tour, a natural synthesis occurred. They decided to put the instruments to good use at a very young age and became self-taught musician. The boys have matured and now they are blazing!Gyasi says “We are here to give the world a new sound.” A new sound indeed from a new album called “More Consciousness” in stores now. Featuring song such as “Big and Bold”, “let me know”, and the cultivating culturally inspiring song “Marcus Garvey.” Their harmonizing is in-sync ever so eloquently on the track “can’t get away,” which is reminiscent of an R&B tune with soulful melodies. Rasta loving is represented with a splendid head-bopping groove called “kick back.” The title tracks “More Consciousness” is a winner with the lyrics and composition, “uh huh!” All this and more from the 16 track album that is full of life, exciting musical potential and pure vibes.This comes as no surprise as their heritage shows and tells in their music. Coming from 3rd street in Trench Town J.A, their grandmother’s yard was a very popular rehearsal spot back in the day, for Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and many other reggae icons. Their uncle was the talented Musical Director and Producer, Joe Higgs. Their artistic heritage was set, and the Blaze Mob now looks to seal their fate in Reggae History as well. Their mother, Jenje Judah, is credited for being the planner, overseer and organizer of their lives, giving them tremendous support. Blaze Mob has created their own unique sound that is aptly described as World Beat Reggae. Shaka Rock on the bass, Gyasi Gong on the drums and King Saeed on the keyboards have now morphed in Blaze Mob after 2 name changes. They have been performing since they were very young at Venice Beach in L.A, as Strictly Youth Rhythms, and at The Roxy as Reggae Rock, and then at the Bob Marley day festival as Blaze Mob. As a young kind band they were called S.Y.R (strictly youth rhythms,) and then Reggae Rock.Their father recorded one of their songs on the 1994 Black Uhuru Grammy nominated album “Strong”. The song was entitled “Eye Of an Angel”. They have continued to write and compose all their material. They have since become members of A.S.C.A.P. Blaze Mob arrived with the release of “More Consciousness.” The album exudes a cross-pollinated L.A./Kingston style that draws from both Jamaican roots and the Hollywood “fast lane”. Shaka Rock expressed that the band is currently adding finishing touches to their sophomore album with an expected release by the end of 2015.