Inimitably, Hempress Sativa is rightly regarded as a prolific Singer/Songwriter to nascent from her Generation of ‘Conscious Roots” purveyors. An anomalous talent, whose expressive writing skills with sharpened delivery commands the attention of her audience in each performance; with an uncanny ability to keep all listening as if in a trance, absorbing her every word, every rhyme. 
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Born Kerida Johnson to Ras Tafari parents Doris Ray Ricketts and Albert ‘Ilawi Malawi’ Johnson, Legendary Selector (Originally of Jah Love Muzik), Drummer, Producer and Singer/Songwriter who would become her greatest influence. 
 
Her father would summon almost 4 years old Sativa and older siblings to the ‘Control tower” which was a room he create to host his sound system equipments and Vinyl records. Located in the Ghetto of Mona Common, Papine, this 2 bedroom board house was the meeting grounds for the family and community to be entertained. Routinely, for his upcoming session he would methodically create an “Orthodox” selection which MYSTICALLY resonated with the Hearts of the masses who ventured near and far to hear Ilawi play. He would confidently hand the Mic to the offspring who dared to go first and it was there that Sativa would succumb to these encounters and began to develop her extraordinary talent.
 
Hempress Sativa has graced the Covers of magazines such as Backayard, Hotbox, Irie mag, Riddim and Abana Magazine yet remains a humilitant soul whose moral fibres are strongly govern and deeply rooted in her Ras Tafari Livity that is consistently conveyed in the contents of her songs.
 
She has been a popular name on the Jamaican scene for years performing at Rebel Salute, Reggae Sumfest and Digicel’s “Bob Marley” sponsored events.
 
Hempress Sativa has completed tours South of the US including Louisiana, Atlanta, Texas, and Miami. Conquering uncharted territory in Minneapolis whilst supporting Hopeton “Scientist” Brown at the Red Bull Sound Select, who introduced her sounds to a sold out venue receiving great reviews and new fans.
 
She’s broken grounds with appearances in Mexico, Mapping through California for Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, High Times Reggae on The River, Beloved Festival, Austin Reggae Festival, Northwest World Reggae Festival, and Bob Marley Celebration in San Diego at the World Beat Center to mention.
 
In 2017 Hempress Sativa released her debut album “UnconqueRebel” independently produced by label Conquering Lion Records with collaborated efforts from Ranking Joe on the track title “Natty Dread” and Anthemic songs such as “Rock it In a dance” and  “Wah Dada Deng” mixed by Paolo Baldini yielding 11 million views and counting on Youtube.
 
Embarking on her first tour of Europe spanning throughout Belgium, France, Spain, Italy and England. With an impressive set at Reggae Geel expertly backed by her band UnconqueRebels. At Rototom Hempress dominated the Main stage as a first timer with an remarkable noteworthy performance manumitting her single “No retreat” which samples the late Junior Murvin which was an instant favourite with the audience. To the delight of the crowd, Hempress Sativa displayed strong hegemony over the Vina Rock Festival stage in Villarrobledo, Spain with an remarkable set.   
 
Hempress Sativa is a multifaceted talent, propelling Jamaican music into the future maintaining a strong foundation that makes her music Timeless amidst procuring the Vinyl culture.
 
Hempress remains a staple on the Jamaican soil with her installment of Hempress Sativa Live which is geared at showcasing the most promising and the best on the Island.

Born of the meeting between Izayas and Arni, a selector who was already known with his Weedstock parties in Payerne since 1999, Heartical Inity based itself in 2002 during the third edition of Weedstock.

Right after that event, Arni and Izayas decided to organize a reggae night with the Ambassador of the Ras reggae scene in Switzerland, the man called Asher selector from Geneva with his Positive Airline sound. The official first one of Heartical Inity took place at the Silverclub in Payerne in June 2002 and then these ones knew various appearences in the nightlife scene of the countryside area.

Afterward, both selectors decided to complete the sound with two new members; Hunta and Little Yakin.

Henceforth armed with these four selectors, Heartical Inity started to perform with Swiss reggae sounds like King Size, Messenger High and Livity Sound ...

From there, Heartical Inity is no longer just a sound system, but became a Real Family following the same ideal compound of pacifist revolutionary ambitions with as watchword: Equal Rights and Justice for One and All.

Since 2012 Heartical Inity members have been starting to build their own lineage and raise their children. From that time Arni Ranks is still pushing the sound by different international venues and proposes a music directory going of the Reggae roots in the Ragga dancehall to Reggaeton Afrobeats and Hip hop.

In 2018 Papi Ninjah selector joined the sound by promoting and selecting particularly Afrobeats.

One hand stays for veganical farming and the next one for performing, thereby Arni Ranks still promotes the sound to pass on the Vibration of Jah Rastafari to make people realize the importance of the quest for Real Unity. "Nobody wants to plant the corn, everybody wants to raid the barn..."

Independent record label created by Mungo's Hi Fi.

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Sound Quake – Reggae Sound System
Founded in 1994, Sound Quake from Detmold/Germany is a true veteran to the European Reggae Scene. Since more than 20 years Sound Quake is known for quality juggling and is traveling as an ambassador in the name of reggae. The sound played in clubs and on festivals all over Europe, the UK and Russia as well as in Jamaica.

Sharing stages and rocking crowds with all the heavyweights of sound system history like: Bass Odyssey, Stone Love, David Rodigan, Renaissance Disco, Massive B, Killamanjaro, LP Int., One Love Hi Powa and many more.

Between 1997-2008 Sound Quake was an authority and a top-notch contender on the battlegrounds of the European clash arena collecting a nice amount of trophies over the years. In 2008 the crew decided to not play clashes anymore, but Sound Quake’s dub box is still deep like an ocean and is bringing straight excitement to any dance in the morning hours. 

With 22 years of experience on international stages, Sound Quake is rocking any crowd spreading Caribbean vibes galore - expect some quality juggling and musical joyride of all the latest and greatest of reggae and dancehall music!  

Current active Members:
Jah Exile(MC)
Hille (Selector)
Pretty Zuke (EFX)

Prod. by Lokura, Beatmaker of Idealist Crew



Kinyama Sounds is a music production label based in Geneva, created in 2008, by two music lovers from different backgrounds.
The main activities of the label consist of composing, producing and promoting original tracks released as singles, EPs, albums or compilations, without any boundaries, where reggae, hip hop, soul, funk and ska meet up to create a contemporary and bountiful sound. The aim is to collaborate with artists from different cultures and countries who will sing their own lyrics on Kinyama’s « riddims » (instrumental versions).

The founders
Nicolas Duboux is Swiss-Dutch of Indonesian ethnic origin. He embodies the raw sound of Kinyama. He studied in Nashville (Tennessee) to become a sound engineer. He now works at the International School of Geneva and as a freelance sound engineer for both recording sessions and live events.
Stan Breynaert is French and Swedish. A multi-instrumentalist (his instrument of choice is the bass guitar), he composes the « riddims » of the label. He also takes care of Kinyama’s administration, communication, promotion and development.

The artists
So far, the label has collaborated with a dozen artists since 2008 : the Jamaicans Prince Alla, Chezidek, Rod Taylor, Tony Curtis and Errol Organs ; the English MC Brother Culture and singer Mark Kelly ; the soul singers Severine Vaena and Shan Malaika ; Raldo and Charly B ; the American MC from Zambian origins Rootwords and the hip hop duo A-stout.

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