posted on August 9th, 2010 by Tobias in Audio, Jamaican Artists, SEEN
From the day Gabe showed me his early scribbles for the »Venom« shirt, I always wished I would see Mad Cobra wearing the final product.
It looks like this dream will come true as our friend Marox sent us the following audio message from Cobra himself who he met just recently at the Reggaejam festival. Mad!
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The shirts are on their way already. Thanks, Max, for another pleasant surprise!
PS: See Marox and Munchy chilling with Cobra and Daddy U-Roy after the jump.
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posted on August 8th, 2010 by Tobias in Audio
© Tony McDermott
On Friday, Big Dada let go a first free download tune (»Butterfly Crab Walk«, listen and download below) from the upcoming Roots Manuva meets Wrong Tom LP »Duppy Writer«.
That LP is
actually a collection of reworks by Wrong Tom. The Staines-based DJ/producer, who has worked with Pama International, Trojan and, er, Hard Fi, contacted Big Dada to ask if he could fashion a dub version of Roots Manuva’s single »Buff Nuff«. Impressed with what he turned out, Big Dada commissioned a series of mixes which became the bonus disc on the limited edition version of Roots’ Slime & Reason LP.
Duppy Writer is an expanded version of that bonus disc, and is being released with new artwork from Tony McDermott. It covers not just tracks from Slime & Reason but all four of Roots Manuva’s main studio albums, as well as tracks from Dub Come Save Me and Alternately Deep. (via Fact Magazine)
There’s also a brand new collaboration between Roots Manuva and Ricky Ranking, »Jah Warriors«, which will be released as single.
This is the complete tracklist:
01. Butterfly Crab Walk
02. Chin Up
03. Duppy Writer (Skit)
04. Worl’ A Mine
05. Big Tings Redone
06. Jah Warriors
07. Proper Tings Juggled
08. Dutty Rut
09. Dub Decay
10. Lick Up Ya Foot
11. Rebuff
12. Son of Bodda
13. Motion 82
Roots Manuva meets Wrong Tom »Duppy Writer« is about to be released on September 9th.
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Download Roots Manuva meets Wrong Tom »Butterfly Crab Walk«
posted on August 6th, 2010 by Tobias in Jamaican Politics, SEEN
© Arthur Rickerby (LIFE)
August 6th 1962 is the day Jamaica became independent (check Wikipedia for more information).
We celebrate 48 years of Jamaican independence with a special Independence Day sale: Save 48% on all orders worth at least 100 Euros by entering the coupon code GOLDGREENBLACK62 on during checkout in our online shop.
Only valid today.
posted on August 5th, 2010 by Tobias in Fashion, SEEN
This is a reminder for all the ladies: take your chance to order shirts from our summer 2010 collection before it’s too late.
Pre-orders can only be placed until Sunday, August 8th, and as every ladies shirt is custom-made especially for you, these shirts and tops will never ever be available as regulars in our store.
So listen to Eddie Stats who says:
You should cop these because if anything is sexier than an uplifting message combined with bold eye-catching graphics, it is an uplifting message combined with bold eye-catching graphics right above a nice innie bellybutton or hanging off a bared shoulder. (via Large Up)
and don’t loose any time to place your order right here right now.
PS: Some ladies have been asking what size they should pick – S or M. It’s a hard one for us guys to answer but as the shirts have rather loose cuts, most of you should look very good in Smalls. (The model on the pics is wearing a S, too. She’s about 1,72m tall).
posted on August 4th, 2010 by Tobias in Event, Jamaican Music
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
Add the Urban Nerds X Bigger Than Barry bash on Saturday and you got your cornerstones set for NHC 2010.
