Nesbeth, Ole Gangalee

Hard hitting Dancehall singjay Nesbeth is currently riding a wave of success with his hit single titled Ole Gangalee. The controversial single which is a take off of Louie Culture’s 1990s classic Ganga Lee, has placed Nesbeth in the spotlight once again. Ole Gangalee is currently racing up the the Jamaica Music Countdown Top 25 Reggae Singles Chart where it is in the number six spot on the charts.

“Ole Gangalee is doing well, its getting a lot of love from my fans all over the world. It’s a very good song and the people love it,” said the artiste.The video for Ole Gangalee is also doing well, it is currently enjoying strong rotation on a number of TV stations including HYPE TV, RETV, CVM Plus and Swag TV. Since the release of Ole Gangalee Nesbeth has been very busy on the promotional rounds. He recently appeared on the ultra Popular Heart & Soul feature on IRIE FM which is hosted by Elise Kelly.  

During the interview he was inundated with phone calls from fans from all over the world who showered him with praise and love for his music. Nesbeth is currently promoting a brand new single called Taste Victory on the Entertainment Soul imprint.

Harry Toddler Climbs the Charts with "Enjoy Yourself"

During the late 1990s Deejay Harry Toddler enjoyed tremendous chart success as a member of the Scare Dem Crew. Even after the group disbanded he continued to pepper the local charts with songs such as Dance the Angel, Don’t Run In, Bruck Don and Watch Your Friend. “Everyone knows that I’m a hit maker, I've been making hits from the early days of my career, its just what I do.

Every song won't be a big hit, but some way some how I always find one that is a gem of a song that the fans latch on to,” said Toddler.

The prolific Dancehall hit maker is currently racing up the charts with a single called Enjoy Yourself ft. his Downsound Records stable mate Specialist and dancer turned recording artiste Mani Gooche.  

“From the day we recorded that song I knew it was going to be a hit. The vibes in the studio was just electrifying, Specialist and Mani Gooch said to me Toddler this shaat,” said the artiste. The song that was produced by top flight Dancehall producer Skatta Burrell for Downsound Records is currently in the number 17 spot on the Jamaica Music CountdownTop 25 Dancehall Singles Chart. “It’s a really nice feeling to be on the charts again. 

I want to thank all the fans for their support and all the DJs who are playing my music. Big up Specialist and Mani Gooch, we did it, Enjoy Yourself shaat.” The video for Enjoy yourself is also doing well, since its release a few months ago it has topped several local music video charts including the Dancehall video chart on CVM TV’s ultra popular Hit List Show.

Gussie Clarke Presenting The Right Tracks‏

VP Records' vintage imprint 17 North Parade opens its vaults to present a crucial reissue from one of the most influential Jamaican producers Gussie Clarke, who has consistently churned out hits since the 1970s until today.

Gussie Presenting The Right Tracks, which was originally released in 1976, captures Clarke's early work during a definitive era for reggae. On July 22, 17 North Parade will reissue the original vinyl LP in its entirety with previously unreleased Gussie productions for the first time on CD.

The newly-compiled double disc set will contain all re-mastered tracks and deluxe packaging with extensive liner notes and the original LP artwork. Originally recorded and mixed inside Kingston's legendary Channel One studio and King Tubby's Tubby studio, this collection includes Gussie's work with a true parade of Jamaican greats, including Horace Andy, Leroy Sibbles of The Heptones, Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Delroy Wilson, Augustus Pablo, Leroy Smart and Jacob Miller. In addition to this release, there will be a vinyl companion piece (carrying the same name) of 11 essential tracks from the CD version available the same day.  

On August 5, reggae enthusiasts will also be able to collect a limited edition 7 inch vinyl box set of rare Gussie Clarke productions designed to augment the 2CD collection. The set, entitled Gussie Presenting The Right Sevens, features original recordings of foundation classics from Leroy Smart and The Mighty Diamonds, extremely rare Augustus Pablo and Mikey Dread sides and previously unreleased gems from Leroy Sibbles and Tommy McCook. In the early 70s, Gussie's breakthrough success with deejay-style vocalists like Big Youth and I Roy put him at the forefront of the new rebel sound because he was able to blend this style with more instrumental records, often featuring the talents of Augustus Pablo, Old Boys Inc., 

The Simplicity People or The Society Squad. In an excerpt from the set's liner notes, Gussie Clarke explains his thought process during at the time. "There's no 'how it comes about' with these names. I'm that kind of person who's always thinking outside the box. There wasn't any logic to it! It's just a love for the difference and the uniqueness of things. Everybody had a sound and a style and I'd switch the musicians round to get a different vibe and a different feel." 

"I had the songs and in those days compilations were a good idea. I said 'why not?' and 'The Right Tracks' is appropriate now because they are the right tracks," he adds. The Right Tracks series is the first installment of many Gussie Glarke collections that will drop this year. 17 North Parade will also unleash a newly-compiled vinyl LP of Gussie Clarke productions with reggae icon Augustus Pablo titled Born To Dub You (Aug 25), plus a 2CD/DVD Reggae Anthology for Gussie Clarke's Music Works label slated for Fall 2014.

Cherine Drops "Wah Dat Fah?"

Cherine offers up a fresh sound with poignant lyrics on "Wah Dat Fah?", her first official release since her 2013 dancehall hit "Haffi Come Back". The message on "Wah Dat Fah?" is powerful and the lyrics read like street poetry to an extremely infectious beat.

Cherine pays tribute to the legendary reggae sounds of the past while creating something her generation of new school 'reggae/dancehall revivalist' will undoubtedly call their own.

"Wah Dat Fah?" is a perfect mix of heavy drum and bass production that places the singer's alluring voice and powerful message front and center. "Wah Dat Fah?" is written by Cherine, and is produced by Sly & Robbie and 20 Six Music Group.  

"Wah Dat Fah" was recorded at The Bridge Studio by engineer Robert "Taj" Walton and at Anchor Recordings Studio. The song was mixed by Robbie Shakespeare and Delroy "Fatta" Pottinger. The track was previewed on Friday June 20th via Cherine's official Twitter Page (@cherinetv) to positive reviews. The official release for "Wah Dat Fah" is Tuesday June 24th, 2014.