Robin Jackson has played records to people since 1980. In spaces like: Mad Hatter Club Southport,System/Pyramid Club Liverpool,Kingsway Club Southport,Big Orange London,Formby free parties,Quadrant Park Club Liverpool,Southport beach parties, 051 Club Liverpool, Cream Liverpool, Jazid Club Oslo, MellolleM Liverpool, Cafe Del Mar Ibiza, Pacha Ibiza, Voodoo Liverpool, No Fakin' Liverpool, Baby Club Tromso,KlubNomaden Oslo, Metropolitan Liverpool, Africa Oye Liverpool, and quite a few more...... Other jobs include: Working in 3Beat Records from 1992 to 1999,buying and selling House,Hip Hop and any genuinely good records of any style. Also, meeting some wonderful people,staff and customers. Broadcasting on Crash FM,the genius idea from Janice Long and others to bring enthusiasts from all music backgrounds together in a chaotic and magnificent explosion on the Radio. A specialist House show was followed by a daytime session which featured interviews and live sessions from diverse artists.... DJ Harvey,Mercury Rev,Mad Professor,DJ Sneak, DJ Craze,Johnny Marr + Bernard Sumner,Bassment Jaxx,Chris Crossfader and many other passionate people.A regular feature was the Devils Island mix... a daily half hour DJ set which highlighted a variety of talent and styles,included were....No Fakin',Logical Progression,Kenny Carpenter,Yousef,Kontraband,D.I.Y.,Ashley Beedle/Rocky/Diesel,Paul Bleasedale,DJ Rolando,Doc Martin,Lyrical Compact,Du Play,Kevin Yost,Graeme Park,Rune Lindbaek,Miles+Elliot,DJ Food,Howie B,Andy Nicholson,Steve Butler,Fred Everything,Vadim,Andy Votel. Continuing with production....original Tracks and some Edits........

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What if the late, great Ken Campbell had been The Doctor? From the Universe Next Door comes a possible answer...

Without a doubt DJ OLABEAN is one of the most innovative and creative DJ/Music Producers to come out of the North West of England. His talents have taken him from Djing and promoting club events to music production and artist management. Olabean also hosted a Sony award wining music show on Juice Fm. 

DJ OLABEAN started his career like most DJ's, from the bedroom, spinning vinyl endlessly until mastering the art of turntablism. OLABEAN alongside DJ KOFI entered the UK DJ Mixing Championships (D.M.C) and they became another legend in the long list of Champions. After the DMC, OLABEAN showcased his turntable skills all over the UK and abroad. Olabean performed worldwide from Ireland, Switzerland, German, Italy, USA and aslo Africa.

OLABEAN has been making a name in music industry as top Rnb/Hip Hop producer and song writer, with production credits for the likes of Destinys Child, Mariah Carey, Ashanti, Ja Rule to name but a few. 

Olabean also hosted Liverpools premiere Hip hop Rnb and Dancehall show called TOPNOTCH SHOW with P.L on JUICE FM in Liverpool which had featured artists such as Jay Z, Rihanna, The Game, Neyo, Ludacris, Young Jeezy, Nelly Furtardo, 50 Cent, Sway Estelle the list goes on, the show was also dedicated to supporting up and coming unsigned artists. The 'Topnotch Show' also won the prestigious Sony Radio Award which in the 10 years of Juice Fm being on air it never reiceved such a award. 

Olabean is also currently working with and developing artists from all over the UK and abroad in MODE Training, giving young people a start in the music industry, but coming from Liverpool Olabean's heart is set in developing local talent.

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	Mad Arawak:: A short history

radio2funky.com Wednesdays. Reggae Fire with Mad Arawak 12pm till 2pm

rootslabintl.com Mondays. Roots & Rockers Delight Mad Arawak & Guests 11am till 2pm

radiomoris.com Mondays Rootz Konnexion With Bongoman, Deejay Hebalist, Ras Ijahlex & Mad Arawak

Arawak sound system began as an idea in Liverpool.
MY father ran a sound system know as Count Rob Sounds. Count Rob was a traditional Jamiacan sound of the 60s 70s and early 80s based in Toxteth Liverpool.
 Travelling to Jamaica for new records at least once a year, Count Rob was able to form a modest following of supporters. These were mainly made up of family and friends.
 I was fascinated at an early age by the lyrics of Reggae music and its uncompromising stance on injustice and inequality. I would get so excited when my father planned to play out. 
After leaving secondary school, I took no formal exams to the dismay of my parents. 
I then took up an apprenticeship with an african genius from London called Lawrence Quamey. I soon learned Lawrence too had a sound called Big L Sounds. 
After a little time I had the skills to do basic soldering and could set up my fathers sound if necessary. I continued to accompany him to weddings, domino dances and independence celebrations

The first session I ever organised came when I decided to have a party for my 21st. All plans were set. My older brotehrs had sorted out the liquor. People had been invited since before Christmas. The 12th of January was a Saturday the party was up all those stairs in flat 5. The flat was full of happy people. All the stairs were lined with people there was no room to walk. The heavy bassline from the 15" bins shook everything in the building. The party was a hit.

Other parties soon followed. By now I was reggae mad and had seen Bob Marley at Belle Vue Manchester Tappa Zukie Dillinger and others. I had helped to organize many other parties and events. 

 After moving to Leicester a series of fortunate incidents encouraged me to continue with a sound system. I met Marcus, a serious collector of reggae music I was totally impressed by his knowledge of reggae and his enviable collection. We worked in the same place in Leicester. We could not believe it when we were told about a deserted speaker factory close by. We visited and came away with a range of scoops and bins. We were well on our way to forming a sound. Still with no name for the sound we played at a party on Fosse Road Central in 1991. Nore sessions quickly followed. We played regularly at The Magazine and The Royal Mail. We played at many parties and a couple of weddings. Marcus went on to Newcastle to study. 

The Arawak indians were the indigenous population of Jamaica. They were eventually killed off by western exploitation and diseases. I formed links with Andy Cejer of City Beat. An organisation committed to raising the profile of the work done by Amnesty International. I have supported local live bands at these events.

I too have been fortunate to have travelled to Jamaica on two occasions to have dub plates cut and to buy reords. So far all the original Arawak dub plates have been cut at Black Scorpio Studios in Kingston.

Arawak has relative success in achieving its two informal objectives. I set out to 1. to play reggae in diverse places and allow its messages to be heard and smetimes understood by many.2.To make Lamaican musical culture also be embraced by those who grow to love it.

The I story of reggae was a theme devised by Richi Rootz and myself.In the days of The Royal Mail we aimed to play as wide a selection of reggae as possible. From mento ska rock steady to bluebeat dub dancehall rockers or roots, we played it all. We took the opportunity to introduce other DJs through Arawak Sounds. DJ Stratus, formerly Boogie J, Phat Dan and Supa D, Mr Benn and DJ Eskimo also DJ Dicky Dutch and Melodica artiste Vitamin M.

 Lots more dates were booked. At one time Arawak Sound was flown on an all expenses paid trip to Belfast where we played at the Connor Hall, Belfast Uni. Also the Marcus Garvey Centre in Nottingham supporting the Bhangra band Bahaar. More collaborations with other DJs followed including sets with the Zen Masters at The Attik.

In 1998 Vibronics of Leicester released International Dub Convention. My voice is sampled on two tracks of this album which has enjoyed some success. I performed on stage at the Abbey Park Festival with The Urban Digital Orchestra, fronted by Jah Patois. This was enjoyable but different to DJ work. Arawak Sound System composition has changed over the years. Its aims however have stayed the same, to bring reggae music to diverse audiences because: Good Vibes Cost Nothing

No Fakin' DJs....Collect music, play music and sometimes make music. The collective featuring Kwinzola (Friends &amp; Family), Fredo (6ix Toys: Tru Thoughts), DJ Illson (Fat City) and extended family member Peter Parker (Fingathing) can be seen using 4 Turntables, samplers, drum machines and other gadgets to rock dancefloors across Europe with residencies at Chibuku, Pronk and Friends &amp; Family and regular appearances at Fabric, Cargo and The Garden Festival. 

We're going to be putting up mixes, new tracks, demos and ideas on here but for now hope you enjoy this little mix. If you want a bit more info or to see pictures of us with daft facial hair, getting pissed and collaring some of our heroes for a photo, check us out on http://www.myspace.com/nofakin
and here:
http://nofakin.blogspot.com/




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