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Snipping would make Ini Kamoze’s ’51 50 Rule’ even better

Posted by ennoc
/ October 29, 2009 / Leave a comment

When I first started listening to Ini Kamoze in the mid-1980s, I was fascinated with his knack of using few words to say a lot and make full songs over some heavy rub-a-dub rhythms, stretching a word with his voice to cover bars where someone else would have used maybe...
DVD Review: Africa Unite

Posted by ennoc
/ February 21, 2008 / Leave a comment

On Bob Marley’s 60th birthday anniversary, The Marley family traveled to Ethiopia to commemorate the event in 2005. This was first time the Marley family, including Bob’s mother Cedella Booker, traveled to Ethiopia, and that journey was documented by acclaimed film maker Stephanie Black, in "Africa Unite." In her other...
CD Review: Queen Ifrica – Fyah Muma

Posted by ennoc
/ September 26, 2007 / Leave a comment

With a truly royal sound and style, Queen Ifrica’s debut release Fyah Muma, has been one of the most greatly anticipated albums of the year. Many of you have heard the numerous tracks on Fyah Muma, as singles that have been blazing hotta fyah in the dancehalls, radio airwaves, and...
CD Review: Ras Igel – Black Moses

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/ September 7, 2007 / Leave a comment

An inspiring new artist has been bestowed unto to us. As if the Almighty had hand-picked this messenger to uplift Jah children in this here judgement time. Ras Igel has a sound so unique. Original melodies, with undeniably pure vocals, his message just cannot be ignored. "Black Moses" is the...
CD Review: Natural Black – Jah Guide

Posted by ennoc
/ August 7, 2007 / 1 Comment

Load up yuh cutchie full, give thanks, and pray for Jah Guidance, then listen to Natural Black’s latest works on King Jammy’s production titled "Jah Guide." Natural Black just can’t help but shine as his songs are inspired by the Most High God, Jah Rastafari, and through his Imperial Majesty’s...
CD Review: Najah – Blessed

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/ July 18, 2007 / Leave a comment

Najah’s album "Blessed" is just that, a blessed collection of songs showcasing Najah’s strong lyrical and vocal abilities. This is roots reggae music to keep your meditation clean, to keep your focus on the Most High, Haile Selassie I the First, and to uplift your soul outta di babylon confusion....
CD Review: Ras Shiloh – Coming Home

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/ July 11, 2007 / Leave a comment

Album: Coming Home Artist: Ras Shiloh Genre: Dancehall Label:VP Records Reviewer: M. Patton. "General MP" Rating: 5/5 Ras Shiloh’s brand new Cd titled “Coming Home” produced by Bobby “Digital” Dixon, on the VP records label, is a honorable volume of new music. Ras Shiloh’s music never has a rushed...
Concert Review: Rochester International Jazz Festival 2007

Posted by ennoc
/ July 4, 2007 / Leave a comment

Rochester, NY – June 8-16, 2007 – The East End Cultural District was definitely the place to be during the annual Rochester International Jazz Festival. Performances by several world famous and emerging artists took place over nine days. West African, Nordic, European, American and Latin sounds could be heard in18...