Lincoln “Sugar” Minott (May 25, 1956 – July 10, 2010) is known in Jamaica and around the world as one of the greatest and most beloved figures in reggae music. From his initial work with The African Brothers, to his genre-defining early dancehall work at Studio One, to his rub-a-dub at Channel One and beyond, Sugar wasn’t just part of reggae, he was at the center of it.

Sugar was also much more than a vocalist – he was a producer who led many of his own recording sessions, ran labels and distribution, and also worked with sound systems. His legendary Youthman Promotion sound is still known today not just for the music it produced, but for the long list of young vocalists it raised.

In celebration of his 65th birthday, VP Records drew for a mix from some of the best in the western US. Virgo Hi-Power is a long-time sound crew featuring DJ Boomshot (Maui, Hawaii) and DJ Solid Rock (San Diego, California). Their focus in this 80-minute tribute is mostly early 80s, with flashes of more style.
The mix includes just some of Sugar’s hits, LP cuts, singles, hidden gems, a few dubs, and excerpts from Carter Van Pelt’s Sugar Minott WKCR Memorial Broadcast (available at archive.org). As always, Sugar is nice, rough, timeless, bubbling, and sweet. 

This is SWEETER STILL – Sugar Minott at 65.

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DJ Boomshot (Virgo Hi-Power/Ruff Neck Posse/Request Records) – selection, concept, mix

DJ Solid Rock (Virgo Hi-Power/KNSJ 89.1 FM San Diego/Vinyl Junkies) – selection, concept, production

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Track List:

1. Dancehall Style (The Roots Lover 1978-83 - Moll Selekta LP)
2. Musical Murder (Leader For The Pack - World Enterprise LP 1985)
3. All Kind Of People (Black & White 7” 1981)
4. Uptown Girl (Bebo’s 12” 1983)
5. I Man Have No Luck In Gambling (Music Rock 12” 1983)
6. Dancehall We Deh (Witty 12” 1984)
7. Good Thing Going (RCA 12” 1981)
8. Rub A Dub Sound (Taxi 7” 1984)
9.  Virgo Hi Power Dubplate (Tune In Riddim) (Sugar Minott & Johnny Osbourne)
10. In A Rub A Dub (Black Roots 12” 1981)
11. Lover’s Rock (Black Roots 12” 1980)
12. Billie You And I (Wackies 12”)
13. Style And Fashion (Style/Fashion 12” 1984) (Baba Leslie & Sugar Minott)
14. Tek A Set (Wackies 12” 1983)
15. Hang On Natty (At Studio One - Soul Jazz LP)
16. Roof Over My Head (At Studio One - Soul Jazz LP)
17. Come On Home (At Studio One - Soul Jazz LP)
18. Fight Against Dread (Uptempo 10”)
19. Please Be True (At Studio One - Soul Jazz LP)
20. Party Time (At Studio One - Soul Jazz LP)
21. Give Me Jah Jah (At Studio One - Soul Jazz LP)
22. Virgo Hi Power/Boomshot Dubplate (Breaking Up Riddim)
23. Love Gonna Pack Up (At Studio One - Soul Jazz LP)
24. Mr Fisher Man (Black & White 7” 1980)
25. Right Track (Warrior 12” 1979)
26. Mind Your Motion (Black Roots 7” 1980)
27. Uptown Ghetto (Black Roots - Mango LP 1979)
28. Try Love (The Best Of Vol 1 - L&M/Black Roots LP)
29. Victim Of Society (Inna Reggae Dancehall - Heartbeat LP 1986)
30. Show Me That You Love Me Girl (Channel One 12” 1982)
31. So We Love It (Wackie’s/Black Roots 10” 1983)
32. Level Vibes (Tad’s 12” 1983)
33. Herbman Hustling (Black Roots 12” 1984)
34. Virgo Hi Power/Solid Rock Dubplate (Heavenless Riddim)
35. One Sunday Morning (One A Way Style - Top Rank LP)
36. Nah Follow Fashion (Youth Promotion 7” 1985)
37. Ease Up (Time Longer Than Rope - Greensleeves 1986)
38. Gi-Me The Tu Shung Peng (SMJ 12”)
39. Lick Shot (Brand X 12” 1984)
40. Love Up Love Up (Show-Down Vol 2 -Channel One LP 1983)
41. Worries And Problem (Double Dose -Blue Trac 1986)
42. Cell Block One (Rockers Award Winners -Greensleeves 1985 LP)
43. Hard Time Pressure (Sufferers Heights 12” 1979)
44. Love We Have (Double Dose -Blue Trac 1986 LP)
45. Run Come (Witty 12” 1986)

Virgo Hi-Power Presents: Sweeter Still -Sugar Minott at 65

Virgo Hi-Power Presents: Sweeter Still - Sugar Minott at 65

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Gong Zilla Mixtape featuring past and present hits and collaborations with fellow artists 
Mixed By: Original Top Ranking Dread of Zion Sound International; No Ramp Family
Featuring tracks: 
Damian Marley & Skrillex- Make It Bun Dem
Damian Marley- Give Dem Some Way (feat. Daddigan)
Damian Marley- Holiday
Damian Marley- Violence In The Streets (feat. Julian Marley)
Damian Marley- We're Gonna Make It
Cham & Damian Marley & Stephen Marley- Hustling In My Blood
Nas & Damian Marley- Friends
Damian Marley- Here We Go
Nas & Damian Marley- Leaders (feat. Stephen Marley)
Damian Marley- Welcome To Jamrock
Stephen Marley & Damian Marley & Buju Banton- Jah Army
Damian Marley- More Justice
Damian Marley- Banner
Damian Marley- Nail Pon Cross
Jo Mersa Marley & Damian Marley- Point of View
Damian Marley & Stephen Marley & Capleton & Drag-on- It Was Written
Damian Marley & Kabaka Pyramid- Red Gold and Green
and many more... and trust me, I’m not exaggerating when I say many more!!

Gong Zilla Mixtape

SOLID ROCK - Music Alone Shall Live "Late 80's ---> Early 90's" (Aug. '25)

TRINITY SOUND (CANSA TRINITY) LIVE ON NICE UP RADIO 9-9-2025 (NO COMMERCIAL)

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Buzz (Boss Hi-Fi) "No Place Like Home" Mix
Lila Iké-Serious
Swashii-A Jah Jah
Buju Banton-Bad Boy & Police
Morgan Heritage-Still A Praise Jah
Sanchez x Christopher Martin-Praises
Da'Ville x KyEnie King-So Bless
Hollie Cook-Frontline
Dre Island-Situation
Roe Summerz-I Smoke Pot
Tanzie-High
Keznamdi-Colonial Bridges
Jesse Royal-Trod On
Cario Young-Easy
Yeza-Piss Up
Johnny Osbourne x Aza Lineage-Sweet So & Dub
Johnny Osbourne x Anthony B-Give More Love
Capleton-No Sell Your Soul
Micah Shemaiah-Hell A Go Pop
Rik Jam-Book Of Life
Khago-Protection
Young Garvey-Only Jah Jah
Stacey Mirander x Richie Spice-Mankind
Yeza-Preacher Man
Lila Iké x Maverick Sabre-All That And More
Keznamdi x Mavado x Marlon Asher-Bun Di Ganja (Roots Version)
Beres Hammond x Tanya Stephens-Love Story
Ginjah-My Peace
Mr. Vegas-God Is The Greatest
Zamunda-Every Morning
Jalen Ngonda-All About Me
Hopeton Lindo x Marcia Griffiths-A House Is Not A Home
Jaame.ss x Skatta Lopa-Beloved And Blessed
Khalia x Jashii-Jamaica
Jesse Royal-No Place Like Home
Randy Valentine-The Prayer
Mortimer-Round & Round
Mr Smooth-All I Ask
Shamir Tadeiya-Brave
Peter Spence x Maricka-Argument
Alfray-Praise Jah
Patexx-Baby Don't Leave
Zamunda x Basil-Free Up
Alaine-Summer Time
Protoje-Feel It
Lila Iké-Sweet
Buju Banton x Jaz Karis-Struggle
Zamunda-Temper
Jesse Royal-Art Of Love
Little Robert x Maka Lox-Out There
Vanzo-String Up A Sound
Lila Iké-Brighter Days
Blvk H3ro-Ghetto Youths
D'Angel-Teach Mi
Khago-Gyal Teef
Yeza-Chicken Head
Cario Young-Cool & Deep
Kristine Alicia-I Am
Micah Shemaiah-Spark


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2025-09-11 Nice Up Radio -  "No Place Like Home"  Mix by Buzz (Boss Hifi)

SOLID ROCK - pop up ROOTS reggae shop (5th Sept. '25)


Panza Selection

Hector Roots Lewis - Where I Belong                               
Chronixx - Beat & a Mic                                 
ZIGGI - I DONT KNOW WHY                              
Pressure - YOUR LUV                                     
Sizzla - Wanting You                    
Sanchez - I Can Feel It                                
Christini - Oh Sheila                                    
LEMAR - If Theres Any Justice (Jr Blender Remix)     
Bunji Garlin & Million Styles - Long Time                                    
Taffari - True Faith                                   
Chino - Melting Pot                                  
Junior Kelly - Hungry Days                                  
Bushman - Tribal War                                   
Bushman - Nyah Man Chant                               
Daweh Congo - Proverbs                                     
Morgan Heritage - Let Them Talk                                
King Mas - Reflection                                   
Konshens - You                                          
Buju Banton - Untold Stories                               

Buzz Selection

Maxi Priest-Mash Up My Life
Freddie McGregor-Tun Up Di Sound
Chino McGregor-Raggamuffin
Kaibanon-Fade Away
Morgan Heritage-Strictly Roots
Micah Shemaiah-On With It
Protoje-Dread
Shabba Ranks-Twist It
Mikey Spice x Shabba Ranks-Kushungpeng
A.J. Brown-Are You With Me
Beres Hammond-I’m Alive
Chronixx-Start A Fire
Koffee x Buju Banton-Pressure
Etana-Jah Chariot
Luciano-Your World And Mine
Jah Lil-Expensive Tears
Duane Stephenson-Play That Song
Lila Iké-Sweet Inspiration
Voices Of Sweet Jamaica-Sweet Jamaica (All Star Remix)

2025-09-18 Nice Up Radio - Panza & Buzz

Buzz (Boss Hi-Fi) "Family First" Mix
Chronixx-I And I
Ras Shilo-Life Means Everything
Yaksta-Unite
Jesse Royal-All For Themself
Likkle Jordee-Echoes
Yeza-Heavyweight
Naomi Cowan-Woman Respect
Iotosh x Pana-Righteous
10Tik-See Nuh One (Run Run)
Chris Malachi x Joby Jay-Try
Iotosh-Frontline
Jahbradez-It Ain't Easy
F.Y.A.H.-Fire & Ice
Willz-Island Life
Skygrass x Jesse Royal-Walking On Water
Micah Shemaiah & The Autos-Immortality
Nesta-Worthwhile
Meata And The Cornerstones-Good Spirit
Inna Vision & Ini Kamoze-Keep Distance
Chronixx-Saviour
Zamunda-Care For Me
Pressure x Malica-With Me
Skygrass-Lightning
Qyor x Rockaz Elements-10 Outta Ten
Te Omeka Perkings-Hooked On You
Micah Shemaiah-Zion Awaits
Naomi Cowan-Beautiful Ska
Jah9-Hurricane
Chronixx-Family First
Naomi Cowan x Johnny Osbourne-Version
Chezidek-Sudan
Runkus x Sean Paul-Sure As The Sun
Etana-Water Mi Roses
Christopher Martin-No Where To Run
Cecile-Call Me
Busy Signal-The Days
Dre Island-Mr Politician
Beres Hammond-It's A Part Of Life
Romain Virgo-Finally
Collie Buddz x Sean Paul-On My Way Back Home
Tarrus Riley-Crying Time
Etana-Dub Chariot
Lila Iké-Love In A Lovely Way
Jesse Royal x Kabaka Pyramid-Jungle Justice
Zion Marley-Premature Paradise
Stevie Face-I'll Be Around
Maxi Priest-A Whole Lot Of Love
Irie Love-Reincarnation
Hollie Cook-We Share Love
Skygrass-Dreadful


2025-10-16 Nice Up Radio - "Family First" Mix by Buzz (Boss Hifi"

SOLID ROCK x LION PAW - Lion Rock "Lion Paw Earthstrong Vybz" (11th Oct. '25)

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