JAH Shaka At The Controls 1983 (Video Review)

JAH SHAKA AT THE CONTROLS (1983)
Dubroom (DUB) Reggae Video Review



WWW, November 2007 - Even with a terrible sound, this 1983 video shows the strength of JAH Shaka in Word sound and Power.

For JAH Shaka, there is only thing that matters. Decade after decade, he is showing how that one thing is not a commercial attitude but rather a heavy Warrior vibe.

In this video we see JAH Shaka in 1983. The sound is truly terrible, given the fact that the microphones that captured the event could not take the incredible amount of bass JAH Shaka is known to put in his sound during the dance.

We see him chanting truth and right over some serious heavyweight steppers riddim. Echo's galore, vibes galore, it is a true joy to see the Warrior totally in his vibe and sharing this vibe in an impressive way.

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Sugar And Spice (Webmaster Column)

Dubroom Online - Edition December 2, 2007


"SUGAR AND SPICE" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, December 2 2007 - From smooth, romantic Lover's Rock to conscious, militant Rockers: Reggae Music has it all as we can see in the music reviewed for today.

It shows the enormous wealth hidden within the concept of the music that we all love so much, as there is a Reggae riddim for every reasoning and seasoning.

Sugar and Spice, if you will...

The two definitely don't bite each other, since they are both very much a fact of life and Reggae Music is all about living life and giving thanks to the Most High Who gave us life to live in the first place...

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


ITEMS FOR THIS EDITION:
Love Is The Message (MP3 Review)
Burning Spear - Slavery Days (Video Review)
Dubroom Site Stats for November 2007

Love Is The Message (MP3 Review)

LOVE IS THE MESSAGE
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW



WWW, December 2007 - Nineteen crucial tracks full of love and romance! Even Marvin Gaye is present, as he rides Bob Marley's "Waiting in Vain" in what is another fine selection by DJ Dr. Tahl.

Sweet Lovers Music is no rarity within Reggae Music. From X-rated Dancehall (often referred to as "slackness") to sweet romance and everything in between, there is a Reggae tune about it.

And when there is one, there are many!

Of course, there is Gregory "Cool Ruler" Isaacs, whose name is more or less synonymous with Lover's Rock. There is Lincoln "Sugar" Minott, whose sweet soulful voice will out-sing just about any so-called superstar. There is Echo Minott, too, who has the dubious honor to have first coined the phrase "slackness" in one of his releases.

Of course they are all present in the 11th episode of DJ Dr. Tahl's excellent podcast, alongside a whole host of known and lesser known artists. There is even a track by Marvin Gaye, riding the "Waiting in Vain" riddim.


PLAYLIST

01 Gregory Isaacs - Night Nurse
02 Gregory Isaacs - Your Smiling Face
03 John Holt - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
04 John Holt - Love You To Want Me
05 John Holt - Anymore
06 Horace Andy - Baby I Love You
07 Horace Andy - Tell Me Why
08 Horace Andy - Ain't No Sunshine
09 Leroy Smart - Waiting in Vain
10 Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing (Waiting in Vain riddim)
11 Peter Hunnigale - Let's Stay Together
12 Mary J. Blige - Be Without You (Istanbul Riddim )
13 Angie Stone meets The Viceroy's - My Man (feat. Floetry)
14 Echo Minott - Love Problems (Joe Gibbs)
15 Barrington Levy - My Woman (Joe Gibbs)
16 Marcia Aitken - I'm Still in Love with You (Joe Gibbs)
17 Cornell Campbell - Two Timer (Joe Gibbs)
18 Ranking Joe - Stop You Comming & Come
19 Joya Landis - Moonlight Lover (Trojan)


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Burning Spear - Slavery Days (Video Review)

BURNING SPEAR - SLAVERY DAYS
Dubroom (DUB) Reggae Video Review



WWW, November 2007 - Just like he did with his classic track "Marcus Garvey", Burning Spear takes his band into the Dutch studio and plays some crucial semi-live vibes into the multi-track recorder and video camera.

Winston Rodney is second to Bob Marley when it comes to his historical conquest of the western world with massive live performances that would appeal to the band-oriented audiences of Europe and America.

He started as part of the vocal harmony group Burning Spear, but quickly went on for a solo carrier under the same name. Together with his "Burning Band", Winston Rodney still is a living legend when it comes to his performances and recordings.

An interesting combination of a live performance and a studio recording can be seen in this professionally video-taped session in which Burning Spear delivers a few of his best tracks together with his crucial band.

Feel!

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Dubroom Site Stats for November 2007

DUBROOM SITE-STATS FOR NOVEMBER 2007

WWW, December 2007 - Here is the most important statistical information concerning the Dubroom's site activity during the month November of the year 2007.

Statistics do not count the visito(or)s of the Messageboards and/or our blogs, since the statistics are only gathered on the Dubroom server.

DUBROOM SITE STATISTICS - NOVEMBER 2007
Period	31-10-07 01:00:07 - 1-12-07 00:59:49
DESCRIPTION (1)	DESCRIPTION (2)	COUNTS
GENERAL SITE STATISTICS
Visitors	Avarage number per day	2,220
Page Views	Avarage number per day	4,304
Total Hits	File downloads, Page reads, etc.	700,949
MOST VISITED PLACES ON THE DUBROOM WEBSITE
		VISITORS
1st Entry Page	Dubroom Home Page	32,732
2nd Entry Page	Dubroom Articles	16,176
TOP DOWNLOADS
		REQUESTS
GRAPHIC FILE	Yesus Kristos	19,303
PDF	Messian Dread - Christafarianism	260
COUNTRY TOP 20
POSITION	COUNTRY	VISITORS
1.	United States of America	48,308
2.	Unknown	6,680
3.	Sweden	2,798
4.	United Kingdom	2,494
5.	Netherlands	1,324
6.	Poland	1,134
7.	France	1,077
8.	Germany	843
9.	Canada	760
10.	Norway	719
11.	Japan	360
12.	China	346
13.	Brazil	287
14.	Spain	287
15.	South Africa	246
16.	Mauritius	204
17.	Italy	192
18.	Austria	176
19.	Belgium	176
20.	Israel	138

Give Thanks (Webmaster Column)

Dubroom Online - Edition December 1, 2007
"GIVE THANKS" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, December 1 2007 - Greetings in what is the last month of this calendar year, a special year wherein we celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Dubroom.

To quote Bob Marley: "By the Hands of the Almighty, we forward in this generation"...

Sure thing: to give thanks and praises to the Most High is a must, if only because of the plain reality that it is He, the Creator and Almighty JAH that give us life to live.

Giving thanks and praises to JAH: it's the theme of what many people consider to be the most important Rastafarian Anthem.

Satta Massa Gana: Give Thanks And Praise!

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


ITEMS FOR THIS EDITION:
Give Thanks... With Version! (MP3 Review)
Bob Marley and the Wailers - Could You Be Loved, Studio Rehearsal 1984 (Video Review)

Give Thanks... With Version! (MP3 Review)

GIVE THANKS... WITH VERSION!
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW



WWW, December 2007 - Shortly introduced by our host, here is 25 minutes of what could be called THE Rastafarian Riddim of all times. Give Thanks And Praise, or in Ethiopian Language: Satta Massa Gana!

Satta Massa Gana is widely considered to be the Rastafarian Anthem of all times and houses. A whole host of artists released something on the riddim and almost every time it is a spiritual experience for both the artist and the listener.

There's even something deeply spiritual in the riddim itself, as we can hear in this podcast. Our host selected ten great renderings of the classic riddim, each one in itself a beauty!


PLAYLIST

01. Satta Massagana (from Rockers)- Third World
02. Blessed - U Roy
03. Holy Satta - I Roy
04. Silent Satta- Augustus Pablo
05. Man Of Jah- Luciano
06. I Prey Thee- Big Youth
07. Dahina Dimps- Dean Frasier
08. Charming Version- Lloyd Charmers
09. Mandala- Tommy McCook
10. Satta Massagana- Abyssinians


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Bob Marley and the Wailers - Could You Be Loved, Studio Rehearsal 1984 (Video Review)

BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS REHEARSING "COULD YOU BE LOVED", SEPTEMBER 14 1980
Dubroom (DUB) Reggae Video Review



WWW, November 2007 - Nine minutes of what is claimed to be the last filmed rehearsal footage of the King of Reggae!

Bob Marley was known to be kind of really strict when it came to his musical leadership during the times wherein he toured around the world as Bob Marley and the Wailers.

Whether that is so, can be seen here on what is claimed to be the last filmed rehearsal of the band. During the video we'll meet Bob Marley and the Wailers in the Criteria Studio's in Miami Florida (USA), during a rehearsal at September 14 1980.

The vibes of the time are perfectly registered, even though the sounds and sights are not of the highest quality. But that is not of anyone's list of priority when it comes to viewing material like this.

Seen?

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