Madd Spider Productions Puts Fans in “Hot Water!”

Madd Spider Productions puts Dancehall fans in “Hot Water” with their latest riddim release! If DJ and fan feedback is any indication of the popularity and longevity, Madd Spider Productions can rest assured that all interested parties are happy to be in ‘Hot Water!’

Released February 28th, 2012 on the Madd Spider Productions label, two thirds of the Dancehall Trinity (Froggy Madd Squad (Jermaine Omari Lawrence) and Taranchyla from Poison Dart Sound), have scored a hit as DJ’s in the UK, Jamaica, Canada and Germany collectively agree that the riddim gives radio and Dancehall the energy fans have come to expect from the production house.

Working with their successful formula of taking music back to an authentic Dancehall beat, fans have 48 minutes of quality production to enhance their iPod, iPad, iPhone, Blackberry and radio time!

When creating the riddim, the trio agreed they wanted it to be one that will be heard in the winter and summer without pause. “We come from an era in music where riddims never lost their magic” said Taranchyla from the Madd Spider recording studios in Orlando, “and our aim is to continue that tradition of magic for the fans!”

Sixteen artists bless the riddim who collectively take fans on a journey that includes the anatomy of a hot girl, the foolish ways of foolish men, what it is to be a World General and everything else in between. Award winning writer Wayne Wonder thrills fans with throwback flavoured lyrics delivered in his song “Anuh Lie” which includes an appearance from his alter ego ‘Supriz.’ Veteran Macka Diamond offers the view that looks, age, nor status will keep a man, while ZJ Liquid lets the world know what excites him about his lady.

In addition to being producers, Froggy builds on his growing artistic catalog with “Fake Friends,” Taranchyla’s alter ego, the Gangster Chipmunk is front and centre with “Gal Fool,” while Grammy award winning Delly Ranx explains the benefits of being a World General with “Haffi Get A Gyal.”

Find out why the world is excited about the Hot Water riddim on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggpj60IFXRA

Fans can purchase the riddim here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hot-water-riddim/id505671532

A-Train & Zion High to Release Real Authentic Roots Compilation Album

Conventional wisdom maintains that 'music has no boundaries'. In Jamaica, traditional African-derived drumming styles and mento melded with rhythm and blues, jazz and latin music to form a distinctive and transcendent pop music --first ska, then rocksteady, reggae, and dancehall.

The resilient expansiveness of Jamaican music is communicated by its artists as a philosophy--independent, triumphant and forward thinking. It was inevitable then that boundary-crossing and similarly independent-oriented A Train Entertainment would hitch itself to the Caribbean vibe.

This energy is communicated quite clearly with the upcoming release on April 3rd of JAH GOLDEN THRONE, the result of a new relationship between A Train and the leading contemporary roots reggae production house, Zion High Productions (ZHP).

JAH GOLDEN THRONE is a brand new various artist compilation for 2012 delivering a rich, full-bodied, and rootsy survey of the best in contemporary roots from the most respected voices and rising stars in reggae today.

Featuring artists old and new from across the reggae spectrum, Zion High Productions presents an album of all original riddim tracks with studio work anchored by Zion I Kings (David “Jah David” Goldfine/ Zion High Productions, Alfred “Tippy” Laurent/ I Grade, and Andrew “Moon” Bain/ Lustre Kings). Staying true to the legacy of the music, JAH GOLDEN THRONE offers a seat at the reggae table where the roots of the music and the message stimulate heart, mind and soul.

Standout tracks from leaders of the new school of reggae singers and chanters including Rastafarian standard bearers like the young veteran Lutan Fyah ("Race Of Life"), Messenjah Selah ("Life Is To Live") and the Virgin Islands' native son, Pressure ("Culture InnaYuh Face"). Vocalists such as Toussaint ("Crown I Got") and Arkaingelle ("Y Shood Yee") represent the soulful side of the roots of reggae while Jahdan Blakkamoore adds a progressive and truly multidimensional imprint on "World Needs Love". Long established artists are equally well represented with essential contributions from former Stevie Wonder bandmate, Glen Washington ("Fall On Me"), Lloyd Brown ("Just So That You Know") and Rasta elder General Jah Mikey ("Set A Way"). President Brown ("Towerful") and Marcia Ball ("Nowhere To Run") capture the social and inspirational element of contemporary reggae.

Other notable tracks include the British invasion of 'lovers' reggae singer Lloyd Brown in combination with renowned UK toaster, Tippa Irie, on "Make It Work". Jah Bless blows sax on the instrumental "Highway To Zion", and lesser known, but sure and effective vocalists Chet Samuels ("Empress Omega") and Mr. Mention ("Showers Of Blessings") give a hint of what the future has in store. Closing out the album, pioneering toaster U Roy joins forces with the soothing vocals of the veteran singer Cornel Campbell on "Babylon You Wrong" -- their first-ever studio collaboration -- a fitting capstone to a milestone-making album.

Zion High's Elliot Leib notes that the release of JAH GOLDEN THRONE marks not only the start of the new digital distribution agreement between ZHP and A-Train, but one that emphasizes the musical strengths of each. "We're building an exciting partnership with Zion High Productions and A Train Entertainment coming together. From its independence to its commitment to artistic creativity, which are also determining factors in reggae music, the synergy with A-Train has no boundaries," says Leib.

A-Train's CEO, Al Evers, doesn't miss the significance of reaching out to roots reggae music fans who share the company's mission. Evers explains how, "A Train's core objective is to help bring forward independent music in a way that stays true to the artistic process while maximizing the audience's access to the significant artists of our time. I am looking forward to watching the relationship between Zion High Production and A-Train accelerate appreciation for roots reggae and independent musicians worldwide."