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Monday, February 5, 2018

Remembering an Icon As If He Were Alive Today - The Great Bob Marley

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Black (His-Story) - Freedom fighter, legend, Revolutionary, King of Reggae, Rastafarian, lion, motivator, inspirator, spiritual.

Seventy-three (73) years after his passing the legendary Bob Marley still makes the news. On his day, February 6th we remember the King of Reggae with 2018 news highlights, music videos, interviews, and quotes.

Bob Marley statue for Zimbabwe

Story image for bob marley from Crixeo (press release) (blog)

Crixeo (press release) (Blog) - 14 hours ago

One year before Bob Marley's untimely death, and just over 100 years since the Berlin Conference (when Africa was divided by colonial European powers), Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) declared it's independence from...(click link above to read full article)

Bob Marley statue for Zimbabwe
Nehanda Radio
Daily New - Harare: Bob Marley statue for Zimbabwe

Buying a Piece of Bob Marley's Song Catalog, and His Enduring
New York Times - Jan 13, 2018

Story image for bob marley from New York Times

When Chris Blackwell, the founder of Island Records, first met a journeyman musician named Bob Marley in 1972, he had a feeling that the young man might find success. "He had a kind of aura about him," Mr. Blackwell, 80, recalled in a recent interview. "I had an idea that he could have an impact." (click link above to read full article)
Primary Waves Acquires Share of Bob Marley's Music Catalog
Billboard Jan 13, 28

"My Richness is life forever" - ~Bob Marley~

"What is hidden from the wise and the prudent will be revealed to the babe and the suckling" Press Conference Bob Marley's UN Peace Medal Acceptance

What Bob would sing about now - Jr. Gong, Scratch Perry suggest

Jamaica Gleaner
As the world prepares to mark the 73rd anniversary of Bob Marley's birth tomorrow, many persons can't help but wonder what the Gond would be singing about today, had his life not been cut short by cancer 37 years ago. Damian Jr. Gong' Marley, Bob's last born son and recipient of the 2018 Best Reggae..(click link above to read full article)

Bob Marley Billboard Reggae Album Chart

Nation News

"Vintage Years", 1 10-track compilation by Bob Marley released on January 12 by JA Records, has given the reggae icon his 59th entry on the Billboard Reggae Album Charts

#NIPnews
Sophia McKay

Bits 'n' Pieces

16/01/20 - Radio Still Generate More Revenue Than Spotify and Twitter Combined

It was an interesting stat to come across on the same day that iHeartMedia laid off hundreds of DJS and other staffers. Broadcast radio still generates more revenue than many of the current tech darlings including Uber, Spotify, Twitter and Square

The reminder not to discount radio comes from media consult Fred Jacobs, who says that "radio seems to always get the short end of the stick in virtually any conversation about media, entertainment, technology, and financial performance ...Click

More Than 100 Musicians Impacted by Recording Theft

112 artists have been confirmed to have had their recordings directly stolen and then repurposed on fake artist accounts on various streaming services. The Recording theft includes at least 831 total songs, of which 673 the website Saving Country Music has been able to identify. The stolen songs on the fake accounts have received more than 5 millions streams already, and have been estimated to have generated about $1,500 a week for the fake accounts...Click

6 Important Music Industry Predictions For 2010

The music business may be notoriously unpredictable, but that won't stop us from staring into the industry crystal ball and making some at least informed, if not guaranteed predictions for...Click

Music Media Through A Teen's Eyes

The way ins which new and undiscovered music is covered by the music media has changed in recent years, with independent blogs no longer wielding quite the same powers they...Click

6 Daily Tasks To Sharpen Your Performance Skills

Getting into the habit of performing, (and, more importantly, performing well) can be a challenge for many artists starting out. That said, integrating certain specific habits into your daily schedule can do wonders for improving your ability to produce a solid live show. Here we look at six such practices...Click

Smart Speakers Becoming A Thing, What effect Will This New Trend Have on Artists?

As an increasing number of Americans (now over 36%) acquire smart speakers, changing what the future of audio consumption looks like, some artists may be forced to rethink just their promotional strategy, but their entire brand identity---> read more by James Shotwell of Haulix click

One Of The Best Ways To Gain Music Exposure

Exposure through blogs has developed into one of the best ways to get your music heard...Getting exposure for your music is the only way to grow your audience, and one of the best ways to do that is through music blogs..by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0. more...

It's A Streaming World With Vinly Only Living In, But It's Much Better These Days

Streaming and vinyl are two growth areas helping to return the music industry to profitability. But getting your vinyl pressed hasn't been easy. "You used to not have to worry about manufacturing," Matthew Johnson, co-founder of Fat Possum Records told Billboard more..

Most Expensive Vinyl Ever Sold

How much is the most expensive vinyl ever sold worth? A recent test pressing of an

album sold for a record setting amount of cash, providing some insight into how high stakes the world of record collecting can become.

Ringo Starr's copy of The Beatles' self titled 1968 album has been confirmed to be the most expensive vinyl record ever sold. The first-ever pressed copy of the record was sold at an auction last December for $790,000 (522,438 pound sterling). Most commonly known as 'The White Album; each unit of record came with its own serial number stamped on the cover...more

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Jamaica Music Countdown Chart

Compiled by Veteran Broadcaster Richard 'Richie B' Burgess

Jan 24 - 30, 2020

TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES

TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL

01 2 15 Drone Dem – Vybz Kartel – Vybz Kartel Muzik (1wk@#1) U-1

02 3 15 Baller – TeeJay – Damage Musiq U-1

03 4 8 W – Koffee feat. Gunna – Columbia Records U-1

04 1 10 Trust – Buju Banton – Gargamel Music (2wks@#1) D-3

05 6 10 Risky – Davido feat. Popcaan – Davido Worldwide U-1

06 5 15 Leader – Masicka & Dexta Daps – Dunwell Productions (3wks@#1) D-1

07 9 12 Gyalis Story – Ding Dong – Dunwell Productions U-2

08 10 9 Find It – Elephant Man – Down Sound Records U-2

09 7 14 Writing On The Wall – French Montana ft. Post Malone, Cardi B & Rvssian – Epic Records (pp#4) D-2

10 11 8 Like I’m Superman – Vybz Kartel & Sikka Rhymes – Frenz For Real U-1

11 12 7 Up Front – Govana – Chimney Records U-1

12 13 7 ADIADKING – Vybz Kartel – A-Team Lifestyle/Usain Bolt U-1

13 15 6 Brik Pan Brik – Skillibeng – Claims Records U-2

14 8 18 Dumpling ((Remix) – Stylo G feat. Spice & Sean Paul – 365 Records (3wks@#1) D-6

15 16 6 Aircraft – Aidonia – Chimney Records U-1

16 18 5 Foreplay – Shenseea – Romeich Entertainment U-2

17 19 4 Then You…and Me – Vybz Kartel – Short Boss Muzik/ Vybz Kartel Muzik U-2

18 21 4 Bro Gad – Daddy 1 – Sky Bad Musiq U-3

19 14 18 Go Hard – Intence – Frenz For Real (pp#3) D-5

20 22 3 Top Shotta Is Back – Mavado – Chimney Records U-2

21 17 13 Till My Time Come – Demarco – Attomatic Records/Hempton Music (pp#10) D -4

22 24 2 Under Vibes – Tommy Lee – Falmouth Dinesty /Boss Lady Muzik U-2

23 - New World Government – Vybz Kartel – Shabdon Records

24 - New Rich – Masicka – Armzhouse Records

25 20 22 Custom – Daddy 1 – OSJ Records (pp#2) D-5

TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES

TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL

01 1 19 My Prayer – Stevie Face – Streamin Hub Inc (2wks@#1) NM

02 2 11 Glow – Christopher Martin & Romain Virgo – Maximum Sound NM

03 4 15 Lone Face – Al Third – AlThird U-1

04 3 21 No Longer A Slave – Terry Linen – Tads Records (3wks@#1) D-1

05 5 14 Nobody Man – Sevana – Easy Star Records NM

06 9 7 You’re Not The Only One – Third World feat. Damian ‘Jnr. Gong’ Marley – Ghetto Youths International U-3

07 8 18 Jah Cruz Medley – Anthony Cruz – Tads Records U-1

08 6 22 One General – Bounty Killer – NotNice Records (1wk@#1) D-2

09 10 9 Slow Down – Skip Marley feat. H.E.R. – Island Records U-1

10 11 13 Rock My Body – Etana – Free Mind Music U-1

11 13 8 Together We Stand – Richie Spice – VP Records U-2

12 7 23 Crazy – Dre Island – MathsofMind Productions (pp#3) D-5

13 12 21 Boast Inna God – Alaine – Troyton Music (2wks@#1) D-1

14 17 6 Refrain – Turbulence – Silver Birds Records U-3

15 14 14 Pretty Face – Jah Cure – Bda Productions & Iyah Cure Music (pp#6) D-1

16 19 5 Bring Back The Vibes – Busy Signal & Josey Wales – VP Records U-3

17 20 4 Cry – Dalton Harris – Syco Music U-3

18 15 35 Young Girl – Hezron – Zimma Entertainment (3wks@#1) D-3

19 16 16 Dutty Man – Teshae & Romain Virgo – Upsetta Records (pp#9) D-3

20 22 3 Fight The Fight – Mortimer – Overstand Entertainment U-2

21 23 3 Feel Brand New – George Nooks – Tads Records U-2

22 18 21 Wicked Gyal – Dexta Daps – NotNice Production (pp#3) D-4

23 21 20 Na Na Na – Third World feat. Chronixx – Ghetto Youths International (pp#7) D-2

24 - New Sweet Inspiration – Lila Ike – In.Digg.Nation Collective

25 24 17 Jah Is There – Chronixx – Soul Circle Music (pp#9) D-1

TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART

TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL

01 1 9 The Final Battle: Sly & Robbie vs Roots Radics – Sly & Robbie & Roots Radics – Soulbeats Records/Serious Reggae (2wks@#1) NM

02 2 7 Strictly The Best 60 – Various Artistes – VP Records NM

03 4 7 Dimensions – Etana – Freemind Music U-1

04 5 8 Fight The Fight – Mortimer – Easy Star Records U-1

05 3 12 Parts Of The Puzzle – Busy Signal – VP Records (2wks@#1) D-2

06 9 2 Vanquish – Popcaan – OVO Sound/Warner Records U-3

07 7 3 Rootsy Rhapsody – Benjy Myaz – My Werks Music NM

08 6 18 Reggae Jammin Vol. 5 – Various Artistes – Tads Records (4wks@#1) D-2

09 - New To Tanesha – Vybz Kartel – Vybz Kartel Muzik/Short Boss Muzik

10 8 10 Jamaican Flava – Richie Stephens – Pot of Gold/Dub Shot D-2

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Numbers in bracket indicate the number of weeks at the No. 1 Spot.

Key: U – Upward, D – Down, NM – Non-Mover

TW – This Week, LW – Last Week, WC Weeks on Chart, PP in bracket – Peak Position, RE – Re-entry

Sources: Sound Systems, Record Shops, Night Clubs & Radio Play

ALL SOUND SYSTEMS, SELECTORS, RECORD SHOPS, NIGHT CLUBS & RADIO DJS WHO WISH TO ASSIST US AS WE COMPILE OUR WEEKLY CHARTS, PLEASE FURNISH US WITH ONLY CURRENT TELEPHONE NUMBERS.

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Monday, February 5, 2018

Remembering an Icon As If He Were Alive Today - The Great Bob Marley

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