Irie Session #2

May Way

Reggae Town ...

Without a doubt one of the most iconic and legendary reggae labels to come out of the UK, Fashion Records has a rich and deep history that reaches far beyond the world of reggae. The brainchild of John MacGillivray and Chris Lane, two music devotees who manned a market stall in Clapham Junction selling imported reggae and ska vinyl during the late 70s (which later went on to become the hugely popular Dub Vendor shop), the label was set up in 1980 and started generating hits instantly, regularly topping the UK reggae charts and attracting attention further afield. Soon a recording studio was built, which served as a drop-in for most of the Jamaican stars passing through London at the time. Horace Andy, Johnnie Clarke, Alton Ellis, Frankie Paul, Junior Delgado and many more household names all spent time in the A-Class studios during the early days, although it was the stars of the new UK reggae explosion that really put the label on the map. Alongside artists such as Dee Sharp, Keith Douglas, Papa Face & Bionic Rhona, the label was a springboard for artist such as Asher Senator, Macka B, Andrew Paul and Smiley Culture, the latter whom scored a top 20 hit and a couple of appearances on Top Of The Pops with his 1984 single "Police Officer". 

Going from strength to strength, it was the chart explosion of dancehall in the early 90s that saw more international names come flocking to the label and more hits racking up - far too many to list here, but a brief glance through the discography shows Cutty Ranks, Papa San, General Levy, Top Cat, Tenor Fly, Daddy Freddy and Wayne Wonder all recording sides for the label. With the subsequent lull of mainstream dancehall hits, it wasn't until another more uniquely English style of dance music came around that the label was rediscovered; jungle. Based around the soundsystem style of Jamaican music, with an emphasis on the cutting drums and heavy basslines, young jungle producers used many of the tracks recorded and played by the previous generation as its backbone, the vocals given new life by the rudimentary samplers being used in bedroom studios all over the land. 

Fast forward 25 years and those reverberations are still being felt today - drum & bass, dubstep, hip hop, trap and almost any other sub-genre of what many now refer to as "bass music" has the DNA of reggae and dancehall running through it, so its only right to expect a little payback at some point. A&R'd by music fanatic and owner of the NICE UP! record label, Jon Sheppard - "Inna NICE UP! Fashion" aims to bring new life to some of these legendary tracks by having modern day producers rework them in their own style and re-introducing them to a new audience. From the frantic breakbeats of rave-revivalist Special Request and the bottom end sonics of Radio 1's Toddla T & Melé, to the modern minimalist dancehall-tech of Machinedrum and the digital dub drone of The Bug, there is plenty to get excited about here. Poland's Radikal Guru serves up some classic dubstep, Germany's Jahtari crew take it back into 80s nostalgia with their 8-bit dancehall style, whilst modern reggae producers Wrongtom, Jstar and Mr Benn all show why they are on the forefront of the UK reggae revival. The tempo gets upped for some heavier jungle inspired remixes from Aries & Gold Dubs, Serial Killaz and festival favourites Dub Pistols, hopefully giving a little bit of something for everybody.

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Inna NICE UP! Fashion - Various Artists

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Dub Reggae vibes from https://soundcloud.com/yesking

Good For The City (feat. Sam Duckworth) (Yesking Remix)

FIRST TRACK OUT OF "WATCH THE RIDE !! - THE DIGITAL EP"
RIDDIM TUFFA  & GHOSTRIDER @ THE CONTROLL ! DIGIKAL NICENESS FOR SURE !!!
INSTRU: RIDDIM TUFFA
MIX : RIDDIM TUFFA
REC: B. LODICO 
ArTWORK: MENTALLY ILL 
CALL US PIRATES?? 2k13 
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GHOSTRIDER DIGIKAL NICENESS (RIDDIM TUFFA)

To purchase full EP click here: 
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Play This (Dubmatix Remix)

Mentally disturbed, cross, angry... Ward21 & Bounty Killa combined with the mighty Diseases Rebirth Riddim of Sajay Productions 2013. 
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http://ward21music.com/
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Ward21 feat. Bounty Killa - Bad Like We (Badda dan dat) - King Shango RMX

LIFE AIN'T EASY / DUBMATIX REMIX digital download available now direct from The Hempolics goo.gl/CmiJN4

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Life Ain't Easy

Life Ain't Easy (Dubmatix Breakbeat Remix)

ENGLISH
3 nationalities, 9 first class artists united in one song for one reason, future generations.
A tune available on March the 16th 2015, on all digital music platforms such as:
iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Rhapsody, Tunein & +
"Save the Children" THE VIDEO (LYRIC VIDEO), by Ruben Martin-Milan, available on Youtube on March the 23rd 2015
https://www.youtube.com/chalwamasta

A combination of artists never seen before, recorded at Okoumé studios (Es), ONE2 records (Col), Killamanjaro studios (Jam) and masterised by Michael Caplan at Lion & Fox studios (USA). An instrumental version produced by Ras Kuko (Bass Kulcha) and mixed by Mista T (Chalice Sound) for INFINI-T music at Okoumé studios, Madrid, Spain.

ESPAÑOL
3 nacionalidades, 9 artistas de primer nivel internacional reunidos en una canción por una misma causa, las generaciones futuras. Un tema disponible a partir del 16 de Marzo de 2015 en todas las plataformas digitales como:
iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Rhapsody, Tunein & +
"Save the Children" el VIDEOCLIP (LYRIC VIDEO), dirigido por Ruben Martin-Milan, disponible en Youtube a partir del 23 de Marzo de 2015
https://www.youtube.com/chalwamasta

Una combinación de artistas nunca vista antes, grabada en Okoumé studios (Esp), ONE2 records(Col), Killamanjaro studios (Jam) y masterizada por Michael Caplan en Lion & Fox studios (USA). Producción instrumental a cargo de Ras Kuko (Bass Kulcha) y mezcla de Mista T (Chalice Sound) para INFINI-T music en Okoumé studios, Madrid, España.

Save The Children

NOTE: AX and BX are only available as digital via our website when you purchase the Vinyl.

We proudly present to you our new vinyl release, Subactive strikes with their first 12” on our imprint. After the first 7” release with the legendary Mikey Murka, Subactive now teams up with El Fata and Danny Dread on the vocals and a mad Dub Version from Naram and Art out of Jahtari and Colonel Mustard.

Side A features El Fata on a relick of the Run Run Riddim, a modern digital style with fat basslines and melodic progression chords that will shake up the dancefloor. The dub version comes in a very different style and influenced by the German down-tempo dub culture.

On the B side we can find the veteran Danny Dread with his conscious lyrics and a dub version by Naram which is heavily influenced by Asian and Arabic sounds. This is a limited edition of 500 copies with our first full print sleeve. Both riddims will be found as a free download with all the orders through our online shops.

Records will be shipping on the 24th August 2015.

Vinyl only! Limited to 500 copies with Printed Sleeve

Release Date: August 2015

Cat. Number: CR12005

Format: Vinyl Only

45 RPM

Design: Feubraisse Cloud

Tracklist

 A1. Subactive feat EL FATA - Taking Over

A2. Subactive - Run Run a Dub

AX. Subactive - Run Run Riddim

B1. Subactive feat DANNY DREAD - Reggae Music is Love

B2. Hot Stuff riddim (Naram & Art coburgistan version)

BX. Subactive - Hit Stuff Riddim

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B1. Subactive Ft Danny Dread - Reggae Music Is Love

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Title track taken from forthcoming LP set for release October 9th 2015

Mr. Williamz Meets Dirty Dubsters - Special Request [Special Request | Irish Moss Records 2015]

Probably the last FREEDOWNLOAD on this account due to copyright issues....so make shure you grab this one....just hit "BUY" or follow the link:

https://maxrubadub.bandcamp.com/track/lean-on-max-rubadub-blend

Riddim by https://soundcloud.com/augustamassive

Lean On (Max RubaDub Blend) - Major Lazer, Mavado, Specialist & Ishawna - *FREEDOWNLOAD*

Here is a track Chief Rockas have been excited to drop ever since they started making the remix!

DL Link: http://www.mediafire.com/file/m4dkzuym9j2o2k8/Mungo%2527s_Hi_Fi_feat_Charlie_P_-_Traveller_%2528Chief_Rockas_Remix%2529_Mastered.wav/file

Mungo's dropped their album with Charlie P last year and 'Traveller' has to be one of the highlights.

Chief Rockas have reworked it  in a different style with heavy bassline, stepping drums and a fat hornline. Take a listen and if you like it hit the download button.

Produced and recorded at Henwood Studio.

Tom Excell & Chief Rockas on production.

Credit to Joe Henwood on the horns!
Thanks to Mungo's for the remix!

Mungos Hi Fi Feat Charlie P - Traveller (Chief Rockas Remix) ***FREE DOWNLOAD!***

Iba Mahr - Glory of The King (Juggling Mix)

RSNY - Fighting For (Radio Edit)

RSNY - Fighting For

J Boog - Stand Firm (Feat. Sizzla)

http://www.REGGAEVILLE.com

BUY @ itunes.apple.com/album/my-mama-feat.-sizzla-single/id1110065433?l=de&v0=9988&ign-mpt=uo%3D1

Prado feat. Sizzla - My Mama

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BUY @ http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mykalrose13

Mykal Rose - Dutty Babylon Road [Sidewalk Steppa | Foreign Key Records 2016]

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BUY @ itunes.apple.com/album/show-love-single/id1110064882

Iya Ingi feat. Derajah - Show Love [Kin Riddimz & Iya Ingi Music 2016]

http://www.REGGAEVILLE.com

BUY @ itunes.apple.com/album/one-link-single/id1109019882

Lutan Fyah - One Link [Amalgamate Riddim | DJ Blizzard Music 2016]

Fast rising singer and songwriter Natel has released a brand new single set to connect with many persons, particularly those who have encountered anyone they consider a hater or foe.

 The single “Pray Fi Wi Enemies” still highlights the smooth vocals of the talented artiste, however, the topic of conversation is very different from the ‘love ballad’ type of single that made Natel popular. In this single, Natel highlights a powerful spiritual aspect of trust in the almighty when faced with persons with negative thoughts or actions.

 “I grew up going to church every Sunday with my mother and there is scripture in the bible that states that we should love our enemies, but most of us find it hard to do. Sometimes we need to have faith and leave certain situations to God”. Natel explained

 The single “Pray Fi Wi Enemies” was written and produced by Natel and is the first time he has completely produced a single for himself. The talented writer has however co-produced and produced singles for many local and international acts; including Samantha J and Cherine Anderson, throughout his ten year career.

 The single will be released on iTunes and other digital platforms for sale and streaming soon and will also be complemented by visuals this month.  So far, the ‘Pray Fi Wi Enemies’ single has been considered extremely relatable and has been receiving good rotation on the local and international radio.

 “The feedback so far is overwhelming. I've done a lot of songs that are liked by many people, but this one is connecting to them on a different level. I think it's because of how relatable it is, almost everyone has faced someone that they believe is fighting against them or has done them wrong”. Natel added

Natel recently returned from a U.S West Coast and European tour with Mr. Vegas and has released his "Only For You” mix tape which is available on Soundcloud.com for free download. He is also currently working on his EP which is expected to be released later this year.

NATEL - PRAY FI WI ENEMIES - AUDIO LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmAyqeLcq3o


Natel - Pray Fi Wi Enemies

Who's Gonna Make The Dance Ram? (Serial Killaz VIP) - Andrew Paul

As You See It (Mr Benn remix) - Cutty Ranks

Perdominant (Machinedrum remix) - Papa San

Incredible (Wrongtom remix) - General Levy

I And I Saw Them Coming (Radikal Guru remix) - Starkey Banton

To Whom Respect Is Due (Jahtari remix) - Asher Senator

Tell You Bout Love

Marijuana Dreams (ft. GuGabriel & Trigga) from the album "Marijuana Dreams"

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Dubblestandart - Marijuana Dreams (ft. GuGabriel & Trigga)

Forward thinking record label with reggae at its heart, but encapsulating hip hop, dub, dancehall, drum & bass, jungle, dubstep and beyond.

Taking in the rich history of soundsystem culture and spitting it back out for modern dance floors.

Get in touch : bookings@niceup.co.uk

Incredible (Wrongtom remix) - General Levy

NICE UP! records