Friday, October 16, 2009

Dubroom Online, Edition October 16 2009

Dubroom Online, Edition October 16 2009

Dubroom Online, Edition October 16 2009


"THE REGGAE GOT TALENT COMPETITION 2009" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, October 16 2009 - It's actually the first in what hopefully turns out to be a real thing to watch out for every year. Not only will the winners themselves receive a whole lot of niceness, their entries will be available for free download as well.

This means obviously that the whole Online (DUB) Reggae Massive will be able to discover new, up and coming artists.

The jury is impressive: Earl 16, Afrikan Simba and Dougie Wardrop from Conscious Sounds Studio will come together to review the material that can be sent in.

In fact, you can say that we have a strong segment of the UK DUB massive looking for... you?

Yes: in today's edition of Dubroom Online, we pay a lot of attention to the "Reggae Got Talent Competition 2009". Especially of interest for the Online (DUB) Reggae Artists, but definitely not limited to the artists themselves.

One Love, Give Thanks,
Messian Dread (Dubroom Webmaster)

The above column is the personal opinnion of the Webmaster and does not neccesarily reflect the contents of the Dubroom Website and/or Message Boards and/or Weblogs.

ITEMS FOR THIS EDITION:

SUGAR MINOTT - SI MI YA (DUBROOM ONLINE MP3 REVIEW)

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WWW, October 16 2009 - Sugar Minott sipping from the Challis, reasoning and singing over a super catchy Rub a Dub riddim, showing just why he is the founding father of Rub a Dub Style!

SOLO BANTON - OLD TIME SOMETHING/DUB (DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW)

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WWW, October 2009 - This is more than just a slice of UK Toast, even though it is: taken from the upcoming album "Walk Like A Rasta", a Reality Shock Records release, this Net Single features Solo Banton's impressive fast chat style and a Dub from the riddim by none other than Conscious Sound's Dougie Wardrop!

And there's more: producers and singers will want to read on as you are invited to create your own tune around Solo Banton's voice or voice your own thing over the Dub and win some very interesting prizes!


REGGAE GOT TALENT COMPETITION 2009 (FROM THE NEWS WIRE)

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WWW, October 2009 - Attention Producers, Vocalists and Sound Systems: check out the brand new "Reggae Got Talent Competition 2009", where you can either make a tune around an accapella track of lyrical super talent Solo Banton or voice over a version mixed by Conscious Sounds' Dougie Wardrop. Sound Systems can put the Banton tune in their DJ mix.

Send your production to Reality Shock Records before November 30 to have it reviewed by Reggae Veterans and get some really, really attractive prizes!


ABYSSINIANS (DUBROOM ARTIST PAGE)

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WWW, October 2009 - The classic Rasta Anthem "Satta Massa Gana" is just one of the feats of arms that the Abyssinians blessed the Conscious Massive with. The vocal harmony group was at the forefront of spiritual reggae during the 1970's, subsequently broke up and re-united in the 1990's under various memberships.

SOLO BANTON - OLD TIME SOMETHING/DUB

SOLO BANTON - OLD TIME SOMETHING/DUB
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WWW, October 2009 - This is more than just a slice of UK Toast, even though it is: taken from the upcoming album "Walk Like A Rasta", a Reality Shock Records release, this Net Single features Solo Banton's impressive fast chat style and a Dub from the riddim by none other than Conscious Sound's Dougie Wardrop!

And there's more: producers and singers will want to read on as you are invited to create your own tune around Solo Banton's voice or voice your own thing over the Dub and win some very interesting prizes!

Described by the label as a "a much requested 'Casio Style' Digital Killer", the riddim is pumping and definitely has that 1980's vibe with the "orchestra hit" Sound FX that was so common in these early digital days, when the Casio keyboard entered into the studio's.

Solo Banton's fast lyrical work is, unlike one would maybe think when they hear about fast chat, not difficult to understand. The control that he has over his voice is kind of remarkable, and the fact that this is just one tune from an album makes us want to have more a dat fe true!

The Zip file is not just a Net Single that people who love to listen to Reggae and especially UK DUB and Roots will want to download, though.

There's something very interesting for the (online) artists and producers attached to this free October 2009 release, which is the reason why you find a third MP3, next to the vocal and the fine Dub by Dougie Wardrop at Conscious Sounds Studio.

It's the "a capella version", and it's there for a reason that goes beyond serving those that may want to hear the lyrics without the music. The reason has a name and it's the brand newly launched REGGAE GOT TALENT COMPETITION 2009.

Until November 30th, producers are invited to build a tune around Solo Banton's vocal recording. Vocalists are asked to voice over the Dub coming with this package, and Sound Systems can make a 20 minute mix of any kind which includes the vocal and/or the Dub.

All entries will be judged by an impressive jury of Earl 16, Afrikan Simba and Conscious Sounds' very own Dougie Wardrop. At December 14, they will announce the winners in each category.

Winners who will really win something!

Let's just mention the main prices: Solo Banton will voice over any riddim that the winning producer would like him to voice over, when you're the winning vocalist your voice will feature on exclusive material from Conscious Sounds Studio, and when you're the winning Sound System, Solo Banton will voice a Dub Plate for you.

Be quick, be fast, download the Net Single and start enjoying the music passively or actively. All the necessary information is available in the Zip File.

REGGAE GOT TALENT COMPETITION 2009

REGGAE GOT TALENT COMPETITION 2009
FROM THE NEWSWIRE

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WWW, October 2009 - Attention Producers, Vocalists and Sound Systems: check out the brand new "Reggae Got Talent Competition 2009", where you can either make a tune around an accapella track of lyrical super talent Solo Banton or voice over a version mixed by Conscious Sounds' Dougie Wardrop. Sound Systems can put the Banton tune in their DJ mix.

Send your production to Reality Shock Records before November 30 to have it reviewed by Reggae Veterans and get some really, really attractive prizes!



REGGAE GOT TALENT 2009 OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT


Reality Shock Records is going to release Solo Banton's debut album «Walk Like Rasta» in November. They provide the Solo Banton single «Old Time Something» as a free download.

Free mp3 download

Solo Banton - Old Time Something
Taken from the upcoming album «Walk Like Rasta»
© Reality Shock Records 2009 (C.Crowe & E.Browne)

1. Solo Banton - Old Time Something (original)
2. Solo Banton - Old Time Something (instrumental version)
3. Solo Banton - Old Time Something (accapella)

Free download link:
www.realityshock.com/solob.zip

Calling all upcoming Reggae artists, producers, sounds & DJs!

Reality Shock Records, Houseofreggae.de & Forward FM have teamed up to bring you the very first «Reggae Got Talent» competition 2009!

There are three competition categories:

1. Upcoming Artists
2. Producers
3. DJs & Sounds

The deadline for all entries will be November 30th & winners will be announced December 14th. All entries will be judged by our panel of reggae veterans including Earl 16, Afrikan Simba & Dougie Wardrop

Competition #1 - for upcoming artists

Task:

  1. To record an original vocal on the 'old time something' version, available for download here: www.realityshock.com/solob.zip
  2. Upload your song & also the seperate vocal tracks in WAV, AIFF or 320kbps MP3 format, to your server or to any file hosting site (such as yousendit, sendspace, megaupload etc) along with a photo, short biography & your artist url / myspace address if you have one.
  3. Email the download link to talent@realityshock.com subject: upcoming artist (from an email address we can contact you back on)

1st prize:

  • Your vocal will be mixed by Kris Kemist on exclusive Bush Chemists Dub versions, cut on 10" dubplate & sent to you
  • A mix of your song featured on a promo EP for free download
  • Your song played on Forward FM radio (http://www.forwardfm.de/)
  • Extensive promotion on various radio stations & websites
  • Selection of Reality Shock CDs & Vinyls
  • Signed copy of Solo Banton's brand new album 'Walk Like Rasta'
  • Jah Army T-Shirt

2nd - 4th prize:

  • Your vocal mixed by Kris Kemist
  • A mix of your song featured on a promo EP & made available for free download
  • Your song played on Forward FM radio (http://www.forwardfm.de/)
  • Extensive promotion on various radio stations & websites
  • Selection of Reality Shock CDs & Vinyls
  • Signed copy of Solo Banton's brand new album 'Walk Like Rasta'

Competition #2 - for producers

Task:

  1. To make a remix of Solo Banton's accapella 'Old Time Something' available for download here: www.realityshock.com/solob.zip (BPM:164.99)
  2. Upload your entry in WAV, AIFF or 320kbps MP3 format to your server or to any file hosting site (such as yousendit, sendspace, megaupload etc) along with a logo / picture, short biography & your url / myspace address if you have one.
  3. Email the download link to talent@realityshock.com subject: producer (from an email address we can contact you back on)

1ST PRIZE:

  • Solo Banton will record an original vocal on the instrumental of your choice
  • Your remix will be featured on a promo EP & made available for free download
  • Your remix will played on Forward FM radio (http://www.forwardfm.de/)
  • Extensive promotion on various radio stations & websites
  • Selection of Reality Shock CDs & Vinyls
  • Signed copy of Solo Banton's brand new album 'Walk Like Rasta'
  • Jah Army T-Shirt

2nd - 4th prize:

  • Your remix featured on a promo EP & made available for free download
  • Your remix played on Forward FM radio (http://www.forwardfm.de/)
  • Extensive promotion on various radio stations & websites
  • Selection of Reality Shock CDs & Vinyls
  • Signed copy of Solo Banton's brand new album 'Walk Like Rasta'

Competition #3 - for DJs & sounds

Task:

  1. To record a 20 minute mix (dubplates & remixes allowed) featuring 'Old Time Something' by Solo Banton, available to download here: www.realityshock.com/solob.zip
  2. Upload your entry in WAV, AIFF or 320kbps MP3 format to your server or to any file hosting site (such as yousendit, sendspace, megaupload etc) along with a logo / picture, short biography & your url / myspace address if you have one.
  3. Email the download link to talent@realityshock.com subject: djs and sounds (from an email address we can contact you back on)

1st prize:

  • Exclusive dubplate special by Solo Banton on the instrumental of your choice
  • Your mix made available for free download
  • Your mix played on Forward FM radio (http://www.forwardfm.de/)
  • Extensive promotion on various radio stations & websites
  • Selection of Reality Shock CDs & Vinyls
  • Signed copy of Solo Banton's brand new album 'Walk Like Rasta'
  • Jah Army T-Shirt

2nd - 4th prize:

  • Your mix made available for free download
  • Your mix played on Forward FM radio (http://www.forwardfm.de/)
  • Extensive promotion on various radio stations & websites
  • Selection of Reality Shock CDs & Vinyls
  • Signed copy of Solo Banton's brand new album 'Walk Like Rasta'

please note: by entering you are giving us (the organisers of reggae got talent) permission to distribute your entry for promotional purposes. the song "old time something" by solo banton, along with the instrumental version & accapella remain the property of reality shock records, & your vocal or the instrumental part of your remix remains your property. should you wish to use the old time something accapella or instrumental version as part of another project, we ask that you please contact us first & credit the track appropriately. If you have any queries, contact us at talent@realityshock.com, many thanks for your participation.

About Reality Shock Records

Reality Shock Records is a UK based record label & artist stable representing several of the UKs leading Reggae artists. Your one stop for UK Reggae artists bookings, dubplates & studio works. For more information check www.realityshock.com


About Houseofreggae.de

Houseofreggae.de is a Berlin (Germany) based blog where you can find the latest reggae and dancehall news, reviews, interviews and more. For more information check www.houseofreggae.de


About Forward Fm

Forward FM is a Hamburg (Germany) based online radio broadcasting worldwide 24 hours a day. Playing all Styles and eras of Reggae like Ska, Rocksteady, Rootsreggae, Rub-A-Dub, Early Digital's, Modern Roots & Dancehall, Dub and other similar Genres like Jungle/Drum'n'Bass or Dubstep. For more information check www.forwardfm.de



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