A video of Noel Davey – the guy who switched up a pattern on the Casio MT-40 keyboard to create the the first fully computerised riddim in Jamaican music: the »Sleng Teng«.
The clip was filmed at Noel Davey’s home in Waterhouse, Jamaica in 2001 for the pioneering web program »Kingston Signals«.
Shortly after the clip was filmed, Davey appeared live on the program with the original MT-40 machine. He plugged it into the board and played it to surprised audiences worldwide.
This week’s Federation Invasion is all about classic rude boy dancehall (just look at homey’s shirt).
John John and 21st / Hapilos Digital Distribution have joined forces to digitally release 5 albums full of wickedness from the likes of Bounty Killer, Mad Cobra, Terry Ganzie, Ricky General, Junior Cat and more.
Tune into the mix to learn some dancehall history or just to remember this golden era of dancehall, then go support the music and download it… Legally!
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Of equal appeal to music nerds and esthetes alike, the U.S. release of »Keep On Running« – The Story of Island Records is a collection of album art and photographs telling the story of founder Chris Blackwell’s enormous role in introducing Jamaican reggae and other fringe music to the world. (via Future Blog)
The book will be out in September.
In the meantime, make sure to watch »Do it Yourself – The Story of Rough Trade« – a nice documentary about another formative indie record label that helped making reggae music available to the world.
We already told you a little about our party plans for Notting Hill Carnival 2010 a couple of days ago. Now, two of our favourite sessions have announced their line-ups. And they’re massive:
The Heatwave vs Deadly Rhythm @ Plan B (more info)
Sunday 29th August 2010
Secret special guest to be announced
The Heatwave
David Rodigan
Shy FX
Oneman
Rude Kid
SRC
DJ Magic & Reecha (Dirty Canvas)
Deadly Rhythm Soundsystem
Safari Sound (Sweden)
Red Bull Music Academy Notting Hill Carnival Party (more info)
Monday 30th August 2010
Major Lazer
Douster
Poirier
Sticky
Joker
David Rodigan
Drop The Lime
