Found this rather interesting interview with Trojan’s Laurence Cane-Honeysett, the man that’s been there for 2 decades and done it all with the label through various owners, scripting amazing liner notes and delving into the treasure trove of the titanic Trojan vaults.

He goes into great detail of things that [...]]]>

Found this rather interesting interview with Trojan’s Laurence Cane-Honeysett, the man that’s been there for 2 decades and done it all with the label through various owners, scripting amazing liner notes and delving into the treasure trove of the titanic Trojan vaults.

He goes into great detail of things that are happening, what he’s found, what’s still there, and why he’s optomistic about the future of the label that for most of us is just simply REGGAE!

Listen to the interview along with various tracks from the label and read about what the futures holds for the label that for most of us is simply REGGAE.

http://www.musiclikedirt.com/2010/07/19/universal-love-for-trojan-records/

Here’s the track listing: 1. My Boy Lollipop 2. Tom Hark 3. Sweet William 4. Chilly Kisses 5. Ooh Ooh (aka Ooo-Ooo) – Jackie & Millie 6. Wings Of [...]]]> FROM TROJAN WEBSITE:
The long-awaited ‘Best of Millie/My Boy Lollipop’ CD has arrived. It features many of the singer’s most sought after material from her Island and Fontana Records periods of 1963 to 1968.

Here’s the track listing:
1. My Boy Lollipop
2. Tom Hark
3. Sweet William
4. Chilly Kisses
5. Ooh Ooh (aka Ooo-Ooo) – Jackie & Millie
6. Wings Of A Dove
7. Killer Joe
8. Be My Guest
9. Since I Met You Baby – Jackie & Millie
10. Don‘t You Know
11. My Street
12. You Better Forget
13. Pledging My Love – Jackie & Millie
14. Bloodshot Eyes
15. Sugar Dandy
16. What Am I Living For
17. Hey Boy, Hey Girl – Millie & Jimmy Cliff
18. I’m Blue – Spencer Davis Group, featuring Millie
19. Oh Henry
20. My Boy Lollipop (instrumental) – Ernest Ranglin & the Five Dimensions.

MORE INFO @ trojan-records.com

Andrew Barker has dropped a review of the new Jandisc vinyl release Jah Faith & The Black Emeralds “No Bother Grumble” b/w “Humble Dub” over at our sister blog Musical Occupation.

READ MORE AT MUSICAL OCCUPATION.

Millie Small may only be truly known as a one hit wonder for the ska song heard round the world “My Boy Lollipop” but as mentioned in previous posts she was WAY more then that.

She was a leader and trailblazer for JA women and women in general as singers and songwriters. After her major hit [...]]]>

Millie Small may only be truly known as a one hit wonder for the ska song heard round the world “My Boy Lollipop” but as mentioned in previous posts she was WAY more then that.

She was a leader and trailblazer for JA women and women in general as singers and songwriters. After her major hit she went on to record for various labels including Fontana, Island, Decca and Trojan from 1963 to 1970, when she decided to leave music behind. There were many stand out tracks that have not really seen the light of day since they were issued.

Well thanks to Island and Trojan Records a plan has been launched to correct that oversight and give some well needed rounding to this wonderful songstress and performer.

Trojan Records is looking for anything Millie related such as any interesting recollections or memories of the singer, pictures, label scans and the like. Contact them at trojanwebsite@gmail.com.

READ MORE : www.trojan-records.com

That same show will also feature [...]]]> Mexico City has had a popping vintage reggae scene for the last few years it seems. I’ve been waiting to check it out down there but have yet to make it. Well – they’ve now scored the first North American show for Los Granadians del Espacio Exterior! Who’s jealous here?

That same show will also feature an even bigger name for you skinheads and rudies: “Mr. Symarip” Roy Elllis!

Both artists have recently (last year or so) released wonderful new albums and are well worth picking up. “Skinheads Dem A Come” (0n Jump Up Records) from Mr. Ellis and “Donde Ningun Hambre” (on Liquidator Music) from Los Granadians.

They’re calling it Boss Weekend: 40 Years of Skinheads It will feature plenty of top local selecters of course. It looks like a must attend event if you can make the trip. See the flyer below (click to enlarge).

Check out some of the sounds, more info and interviews even at their myspace page: www.myspace.com/boss_weekend

The legendary BB Seaton (Studio One, Tip Top Records, Beverley’s Records and Treasure Isle Records) returns with his new album Ready For The World. Coming on strong with with contributions from the likes of Sly Dunbar, Glen Adams, Ansel Collins, [...]]]> FROM GABE & MUSICAL OCCUPATION

The legendary BB Seaton (Studio One, Tip Top Records, Beverley’s Records and Treasure Isle Records) returns with his new album Ready For The World. Coming on strong with with contributions from the likes of Sly Dunbar, Glen Adams, Ansel Collins, and Joe White to name a few. Recorded at Tuff Gong the new record features 12 scorching roots tunes for your listening pleasure.

Side 1:
1 – Life Goes On
2 – Hotter The Battle
3 – To Be Organised
4 – Babylon Dies
5 – Nuh Bada Wid It
6 – My People Hold On

Side 2:
1 – Emancipation Time Again
2 – Sound Of Drums
3 – The Woman In U
4 – The Real Deal
5 – Happy Earthday
6 – Calm Down

Produced by Harris (BB) Seaton & Errol Brown

www.bbseaton.com 
http://www.myspace.com/bbseaton

1. Jesse James 2:42 2. Mr Popcorn 2:40 3. I Got To Have Your Love 2:43 4. (Sloop) John B 2:23 5. Shoo Bee Shoo Bee 2:44 6. Hailes Selaise 3:13 7. Landlords And Tenants 2:46 8. Save [...]]]> Just thought I would let everyone know that the Laurel Aitken re-issues continue. Here is the tracklisting for “High Priest of Reggae” with bonus tracks.

1. Jesse James 2:42
2. Mr Popcorn 2:40
3. I Got To Have Your Love 2:43
4. (Sloop) John B 2:23
5. Shoo Bee Shoo Bee 2:44
6. Hailes Selaise 3:13
7. Landlords And Tenants 2:46
8. Save The Last Dance 3:13
9. Walk Right Back 2:22
10. Don’t Be Cruel 2:10
11. Woppi King 3:41
12. Suffering Still (Feat. Girlie) 3:43
13. Reggae 69 (Bonus) 3:02
14. Donkey Man (Bonus) 4:19
15. Blues Dance (Feat. Girlie) 2:20
(Bonus)
16. Lawd Doctor (Feat. Girlie) 2:56
(Bonus)
17. Babylon Gone (Bonus) 2:16
18. Everybody Sufferin (Bonus) 2:36
19. Freedom (Bonus) 2:21
20. Pussy Price (Gone Up) (Bonus) 3:03
21. Give Me Back Me Dollar (Bonus) 2:51
22. Skinhead Train (Bonus) 3:04
23. Kent People-The Gruvy Beats 2:50
(Bonus)
24. Skinhead Invasion (A.K.A. 2:20
Apollo 12) (Bonus)
25. Bendwood Dick (Bonus) 2:37

Then be sure to catch the LA Dirty Reggae heroes tomorrow night at the El Rey theater.

*** A Triple Threat of LA Reggae & Soul ***

Dirty Reggae Masters THE AGGROLITES IV Album Release Show

with special guests

BOOGALOO ASSASSINS (with members of [...]]]> Come be the first to hear the new Aggrolites album “IV” tonight at Bar One (www.bar1noho.com) before anyone else!

Then be sure to catch the LA Dirty Reggae heroes tomorrow night at the El Rey theater.

*** A Triple Threat of LA Reggae & Soul ***

Dirty Reggae Masters
THE AGGROLITES
IV Album Release Show

with special guests

BOOGALOO ASSASSINS
(with members of Ocean 11, See Spot, Chris Murray Combo, The Expanders, Very Be Careful)

THE LIONS
featuring Alex & Deston of Hepcat, Malik of Ocean 11, Black Shakespeare
(with members of Orgone, Breakestra, Rhythm Room All Stars, Connie Price & The Keystones)

DJs Reggae Rog & Bobby Soul

TOMORROW
Friday, May 15, 2009

El Rey Theatre
5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles

doors at 8pm doors, live music at 9pm
all ages, $18 + service fee

You’ll gave a chance to buy The Aggrolites new album “IV” before it hits the streets only at the show!

Then they make a stop in San Diego.

www.aggroreggae.com
www.myspace.com/theaggrolites
www.goldenvoice.com
www.ticketmaster.com