STREET SOUL ROCKERS

Rock and come in...inna soul party true to its name as DJ Shai & DJ Mensa bring you grimey soul music with a rockas twist. An exclusive R&B/Reggae jam down with music from all across the urban planet...music that has people rocking in the streets from London to New York to Jamaica to Toronto. Spreading the universal message of love for bass heavy, party rocking music for the soulful-minded...

Street Soul Rockers where "Rhythm meets Riddim"!

Whether you're missing some Erykah Badu or maybe some Maxwell in your(party) life; if it's Amel Larrieux or Amy Winehouse you raise your glasses to in the club; or maybe you wanna get free to Jah Cure or Richie would Spice up your night...whatever your soulful needs are - shit, damn motherf'cker...we got you covered!!!

Xixgon International in association with Sole Purpose Presents...

STREET SOUL ROCKERS
"Where Rhythm meets Riddim"

@ Corner Place - 11 Jarvis St.
Friday August 21st, 2009

Champion sounds provided by:
DJ SHAI - (Xixgon International)
http://www.myspace.com/oodjshaioo
DJ MENSA - (Prizefighter)
http://www.djmensa.com

Hosted By:
BIG PHILLY - (Sole Purpose)
http://www.bigphilly.ca

Expect to hear R&B (80's-2000's), Lovers Rock & Conscious Reggae
19+ Event
Admission -FREE for Ladies before 11pm - $5 Before Midnight
Dress Code - Stylish

limited Space arrive early...

For more Info / Birthday packages/ Inquiries contact:
Deejayshai@gmail.com / Solepurpose@gmail.com or 416.473.1427

"nah pop no style just strictly roots..."

Click here to view facebook event:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=113847384757
Click here to view Flyer:
STREET SOUL ROCKERS FLYER

GET SOMETHING & BLAZE - 2009 SOCA

Listen to It Here
http://www.zshare.net/audio/63404723fa45fd16/

Get Something & Blaze 2009
Dj Shai - Xixgon International
SOCA MIXTAPE


1. Murdah - Shurwayne Winchester
2. Gimme A Taste - Tian Winter
3.Push Back Meh Bumper - Shugga
4. Push Bumpers - Machel Montanp feat. Busy Signal
5. Looking Hott - Patrice Roberts
6. Drop It - Alison Hinds
7. Bashment Winners - Lil Rick
8. Head Bad - Skinny Fabolous
9. Tight - Peter Ram
10. Real Tight - Peter Ram feat Che'Nelle
11. Wine To Deh Back - Destra
12. Standing Is Against The Law - Rupee
13. 1 Juk For The Carnival - Lil Rick
14. Sweetness - Traffik feat Shayne Bailey
15. Jepp Sting Naina - Kes feat Ravi & Hunter
16. Rum & Roti - Patch
17. Radica - Kenneth Salick
18. Fly Away - Machel Montano feat Collie Buddz
19. Hold You Down - Zan
20. Pure Sweetness - Shayne Bailey
21. Hard Fuh Me - Problem Child
22. Spice Garden -Kason Stone
23. All Night Till Morning - Statement
24. More Gyal - Wind Chaser
25. Back It Up - Blood "Andy Armstrong"
26. Chocolate & Vanilla - Allison Hinds
27. Carnival On My Mind - Krosfyah
28. Wuk Me - Tizzy feat Richard Trumpet
29. New Way - Chico
30. All I Need - Shurwayne Winchester feat Serani
31. Slow Wine - Machel Montano
32. Wuk It - Patrice Roberts
33. Block to Block - Machel Montano feat Umi Marcano
34. Thunda - Kes The Band
35. Heavy T - Faye-Ann Lyons
36. Banana - Bunji Garlin
37. Tanty Say - Benjai feat Scarface
38. Up In Her Belly - Busy Signal
39. I'm Not Drunk - KMC
40. Hangover - Slammer Cutter
41. Drunk Again - Benjai
42. Roll - Tasha
43. Plenty Gal - Bunji Garlin feat Beenie Man
44. Bumpers Rule - Nadia Batson
45. Bubbling Gyal - Patrice Roberts
46. More Water - Zoelah
47. Yeast - KMC
48. Magic Drum - Machel Montano feat Len Sharpe & Chineese Laundry
49. Wine & Rock It - Farmer Nappy
50. Tusty - Roy Cape feat Blaxx
51. Doan Hold We Back - Machel Montano
52. Turn It Up - Patrice Roberts
53. Bachannal - Destra
54. Meet Super Blue - Faye-Ann Lyons feat Super Blue
55. Sway In D Mas - Patrice Roberts
56. Wont Stop - Machel Montano
57. I Will - KMC
58. Clear De Road - Bunji Garlin
59. Wild Antz - Machel Montano
60. Floor On Fire - Machel Montano feat Lil John & Pittbull
61. Bonus Track - Obssesive Winners - Destra feat Allison Hinds & Denise Belfon


Listen to It Here
http://www.zshare.net/audio/63404723fa45fd16/

BODYROCK PROMO VIDEO

THE BODYROCK (Friday, July 31 @ Revival) from The Academy on Vimeo.

So Rare Its Blue - MIDNIGHT MAURADERS - episode 22 July 20th 2009

Dj Shai (Xixgon International)
Midnight Mauraders Episode 22 - SO RARE ITS BLUE v2
CLASSIC REGGAE - Live Mixing

CLICK TO LISTEN
http://www.zshare.net/audio/6299778968e4c336/

1. Touch Me Baby - Myma Hague
2. How Could I Live - The Sharks
3. Let Him Try - Alton Elis
4. Dont Wait For Me - Albert Tomlinson
5. Never Give Your Heart Away - Carlton & His Shoes
6. Sharing The Night - Lloyd Brown
7. Finders Keepers - Leroy Mafia
8. Do You Ever Think About Me - Pure Silk and One Destiny
9. Hurting On The Inside - Sammy Levi
10. There She Goes Again - Leroy Mafia
11. Man In The Mirror - Little Kirk
12. Oh La La - LJM
13. Holding Back The Years - Earl 16
14. You Know How To Make Me Feel So Good - Rudy Thomas & Susan Cadogan
15. This Is Why I'm Hot - Junior Reid (Dj Shai Remix)
16. I'm Your Puppet - Jimmy London
17. My Number One - Gregory Isaacs
18. What I've Been Missing - ?
19. Your Loves Got a Hold On Me - Dennis Brown
20. Rub A Dub Play - Yellowman & Fathead
21. Entertainment - Tristan Palmer
22. Doesn't Matter What You Play - Luciano (Xixgon Dub)
23. Love Crazy - Jahmelody (Xixgon Dub)
24. Nika - Little Vicious (Dj Shai Remix)
25. Waiting In Vain - Bob Marley
26. Shine Eye Gyal - Shabba Ranks & Mykal Rose
27. Wild World - Maxi Priest
28. Baby I Love Your Way - Big Mountain
29. Everybody Plays The Fool - Chosen Few
30. Pass The Dutchie - Musical Youth
31. Mr. Chin - Eek A Mouse
32. Stop The Fussing & The Fighting - Dennis Brown
33. Hammer - Bob Marley
34. Baby I Love You - Capleton
35. One Away Girl - Pinchers
36. Under The Moonlight - Nitty Gritty
37. Yellowman A The Loverboy - Yellowman
38. Haul & Pull Up - Neville Brown
39. Love Me Ses - Top Cat
40. Feelin Easy - Jazz Thieves

CLICK TO LISTEN
http://www.zshare.net/audio/6299778968e4c336/

THE BODYROCK feat ALL YOUR FAVORITE DJ'S (caribanna weekend)

The Academy x Shaman x Real Good x Roundtable present...
THE BODYROCK
r&b*reggae*hip hop*funk*house*soul*boogie*soca

THE BODYROCK is a party dedicated to the art of moving butts! The GROUP OF 7 collective bring together deejays from all corners of the GTA to bring you a variety of styles to the dance floor of REVIVAL - brought to you by some of Toronto's favorite party brands (The Main Ingredient, Hip Hop Love, and 2000 Til). Party people, movers & shakers, get ready. This is THE BODYROCK!

featuring...
SWEET TOUCH FOUNDATION (Riccachet & Thera-P)
DJ MENSA (Prizefighter / The Academy)
GRAND GROOVE (Big Jacks & Royale)
DJ SHAI (XIXGON Intl)
SURREAL SOUND (Real Good)

hosted by...
WAN LUV (Shaman)
BIG PHILLY (Sole Purpose)

FRIDAY, JULY 31
REVIVAL
783 College St. (at Shaw)
Cost: $10 early birds | $15 advance | more at door

Early Bird Tickets available at ME if i dont have any more i will locate the next best thing!

Buy Online: purchase $10 early birds limited to first 50 at http://www.ticketpicket.com/thebodyrock

Ticket Outlets: Play De Record . LiveStock . Soundscapes . Big It Up (Square One, Yorkdale, and Eaton Centre)

19+ event | Door open at 10pm
style code in effect (no ball caps or athletic gear)

Click to view facebook invite
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=116138373435&ref=mf&__a=1

KICKS & SNARE feat Dj TAKTIKS

KICKS & SNARE
The Deadstock Sneaker Party (Buy/Sell/Trade Party)

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We’ve got mad love for sneakers and mad love for music!
This event is dedicated to the people who feel the same way.

Sneakers and music have been intertwined since the beginning…

More prominent in the early 80s, the ‘Golden Era’ gave birth to a new sound which went hand in hand with distinctive style and fresh sneakers: from Run DMC to Adidas, Boogie Down Productions to Air Jordan’s, etc. The tradition still continues on today: from De La Soul to their own Dunk SB’s, Yeezy to Yeezy’s…No wonder why we’ve got a fix for Kicks and Snare.

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Friday July 24th, 2009
@
Augusta House
152 Augusta Ave. (Kensington Market)

Music By:
DJ TAKTIKS
DJ SHAI
MKYBOY

Cover:
Free for Ladies Before Midnight, $5.00 After
$5.00 for Guys All Night
Dresscode: No

Doors Open at 10:00PM
Limited Capacity
+19

Click to view Facebook invite:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107920442592&ref=mf

For detailed information regarding Buy/Sell/Trade Rules and Regulations, please see:
http://the-familytree.blogspot.com/

IREMEMBER feat DJ AGILE

Heres a couple pics of the night...

HIP HOP LOVE feat DJ ROYALE

First Ever Nationwide Pro-Marijuana TV Ad Launced

The NORML Foundation launched this pro-marijuana ad campaign to create further political pressure on the federal government to recognize 1) the ever-increasing support of Americans who favor cannabis legalization, 2) the clear sea change of cannabis laws that’s been happening at the state level since Californians voted in favor of medicinal access to cannabis in 1996, and 3) to rally cannabis consumers and anti-prohibitionists on April 20, a date on the calendar that has organically become a national day to both publicly celebrate cannabis as well as protest 70 years of prohibition.

The featured ad is the winner of NORML’s recent user-generated-content contest that asks NORML supporters: ‘What would you say to President Obama about legalizing marijuana?’

NORML BLOG

Midnight Mauraders Episode 18 (420 Set)

Monday April 20th
MIDNIGHT MAURADERS Episode 18 (LIVE MIXING)
(Dedicated to Mary Jane)

http://www.zshare.net/audio/589695914aebb919/

1. Blunted - E3 feat Kardinal Official
2. Flying High - Stacks feat Jah Cure
3. Blame It On the Ganja - Majesty Son
4. Gangsta Lean - Clipse
5. Mary Jane - Rick James
6. Smoke Buddah - Redman
7. Merry Jane - Redman feat Nate Dogg & Snoop
8. High Till I Die - 2 Pac
9. Stoned Is the Way Of The Walk - Cypress Hill
10. I Get Lifted - George McCrae
11. Riding High - Fazeo
12. Get Lifted - Keith Murray
13. Smoke Weed All Day - 2 Pac
14. Old Time Sake - Sweet Sable
15. Brown Sugar - D'Angelo
16. Smokey Joint - Hill St. Soul
17. Weed Smoke - Wayne Marshall (Dj Shai Remix)
18. Give Me The Weed - Jigsy King (Dj Shai Remix)
19. I Got 5 On It - Luniz
20. How High - Methodman & Redman
21. Chronic Meditation - Jr. Cat
22. Sensi Breeze - Jr. Reid
23. Sensimellia - Collie Buddz feat Roache
24. High Grade - Tony Curtis
25. High Grade - Janelody feat. Natural Black
26. Herb Tea - Blessed
27. Sensimellia Persecution - Buju Banton
28. The Ganja Song - Spragga Benz feat Baby Cham
29. High Grade In My chalice - Richie Spice
30. Legalise It - Buju Banton
31. Pass The Kushempeng - Frankie Paul
32. My Grade - Daville
33. Burn It - Mr Vegas
34. Plant Up Di Herbs - Morgan Heritage
35. Herbalist - Chezidek
36. Herbalist Farmer - Chuck Fender
37. Sensi Ride - Wayne Wonder feat Don Yuth
38. Legalise The Herb - Ninjaman
39. Ganja Farmer - Marlon Asher
40. Got It Right Here - Sizzla
41. Higher Hieghts - Anthony B
42. One More Draw - Friendlyness & The Human Rights
43. Black Roses - Barrington Levy
44. Marijuana - Richie Spice
45. Ganja In My Brain - Sizzla feat Tony Curtis
46. Herbman Hustling - Sugar Minott
47. Under Mi Sensi - Barrington Levy
48. Ganja Smuggling - Eek A Mouse
49. Mary Jane - Collie Buddz
50. Joker Smoker - Tristan Palmer
51. 100lb Of Collie Weed - Carlton Livingston
52. Stalk A Sensimellia - Michael Rose
53. Legalise Ganja - Wayne Warshall
54. Natural Mystic - Bob Marley
55. Legalise It - Peter Tosh

http://www.zshare.net/audio/589695914aebb919/

Luciano In More Trouble Again!!

LUCIANO STATEMENT TO PRESS @ HILTON HOTEL, KINGSTON 2-4-09
Category: News and Politics
STATEMENT BY JEPTHER MCCLYMONT ‘LUCIANO’ APRIL 2, 2009

On Wednesday, March 25, 2009, a most unfortunate and regrettable incident took place at one of my properties which doubles as a home and studio.
In their search for a person, three policemen were shot and injured and the person killed. I totally abhor such a gruesome and deadly act that occurred at my place, which is revered as a holy sanctuary. I extend my deepest sympathies to all the families connected and deeply affected by this tragedy.

The incident has created great pain and discomfort for me personally, my family, friends and my fans, all over the world that have supported me as a conscious reggae artist over the years. I have always condemned violence and the use of force by anyone, and through my songs, I have always sought to promote peace, unity and social consciousness.

I will not be discussing the details of the case which is now before the courts because I do not wish to prejudice the case in one way or the other. I have a team of lawyers dealing with the matter and I have complete confidence in their ability to provide me with the best legal representation.

However, there are a few points which have unfortunately surfaced in the press that I would like to address.

1. I have never employed nor have I ever had any security detail around me. Like most reggae artist in Jamaica, and indeed in other places in the world, artistes have to deal with, a number of persons on a daily basis, some invited, others uninvited, who gather by one’s place of residence, recording studios, and/or performance centres. This is a challenge which most artistes are required to deal with and I am one of such.

2. I have never hired anyone ‘to watch my head back’ as have been reported. This is not only a figment of imagination of the perpetrators of this smear on my credibility, but is a total lie.

3. I have never in all my years in or outside of the music fraternity, knowingly harboured anyone involved in, or wanted by the security forces for crimes committed in or out of Jamaica.

4. At no point in time did I know that anyone visiting my home/studio had with him or her, an illegal firearm or ammunition. I have always had an open door policy to people, whether I know them or not. Based on my recent experience, the danger of this open door policy has not escaped my attention.

5. The police never had to search for me. I went to them voluntarily. I have cooperated with the police every step of the way and only when my lawyers figured that my civil liberties were being violated that they did what they had to do to secure my release from detention. I have always cooperated with the police and will continue to do so.

6. I will continue to subject myself to the wishes of the court, and in this, I have been and will continue to be ably guided by my lawyers.

I wish to say a few words about the performance contractual commitments which I have coming up locally and internationally. I can understand the anxiety and concern of promoters and other persons who are involved in these promotional arrangements. My lawyers have informed me, that the allegation against me ought not to prevent me from being able to fulfill these obligations.

Brothers and sisters, the past few days have been extremely difficult and challenging for my family and me, particularly my children. This challenge is not over as the matter is now before the courts. With the guidance of my lawyers I will be doing everything duly required of me by the courts in my quest to prove my innocence. May the spirit of the Most High continue to guide and protect I and I. And I pray that the Lord will give me strength to face, another day, to make it along life’s road and carry my heavy load.

Jah Bless us all.
Love always
Your MessenJah

Here's a small article in the Jamaican Observer:
click here to read acticle

Monday April 6 2009
MIDNIGHT MAURADERS episode 16 (LIVE MIXING)
(Roots&Culture/Foundation/Dub/Lovers Rock)



CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD LINK

Groove Armada - Superstylin
Claude 9 - Kinky Reggae (RCola Remix)
Mikey Dread - Heavy Weight Sound
Rolands - Stormy Night
Johnny Osbourne - Cinderella
Taxi - A Certain Somebody
The Heptones - Cool Rasta
Horace Martin - I Come I See I Conquer
Macka B - Tired Of The War
Vibronics - Tired Of The War (dub)
Bush Chemists - Beat Around The Dub
Intense - On My Mind
Bunny Rugs - Be Thankful
Sammy Levi - Mrs Jones
Royden Foster - Shine Your Love
Nitty Gritty - Under The Moonlight
King Kong - Babylon
Black Uhuru - What Is Life
Alice Russell - Hurry On (Boub Remix)
Alice Russell - Human Kind
Jazz Thieves - Feelin Easy
Freestylers - Signs
Augusto Pablo - Viva Tirado
Phylis Dillion - Woman Of The Ghetto
Brentford All Stars - Greedy G
Yvette Michelle - Im Not Feeling You
Ine Kamoze - Here Comes The Hotstepper
Marlon Asher - Ganja Planter
Super Cat - Don Dadda
Jamalski - Texas Rumpus
Black Grass - No Jah
Black Grass - Oh Jah
Alborosie ft. Kymani Marley - Street
Queen Ifrica - Take You Far Away
Gyptian - Money Man
Richie Spice - Mind Offa Me
Bascom X - Baby
Anthony B - Hard-E
Tony Rebel - Fire
Gentleman - Fade Away
Gentleman - Children of Tomorrow (Live Version)
Gentleman - After The Storm

http://www.zshare.net/audio/58302626aa0af1b1/

SOCIAL EXPERIMENT APRIL 9th...LAWD AH MERCY!!!

Mi bredrin Mensa got @ me to throw down a little Reggae flavour to his weekly SCOIAL EXPERIMENT @ Octopus. Everyone that knows me knows that this Genre is my specialty, and for Thursday April 9th 2009 i have some special shit planed. Expect to hear Dj Shai in a Soundclash style, be prepared to hear some exlcusive dubs that nobody has heard ever...dirty dub plates a gwan!!! Of course some new tunes old tunes that you might need to learn yo...ill make you burn baby burn like the disco inferno!!! This night is a FREE night and Friday is a Holiday...so lets get together and we will feel alright!!!

DJ Ruthless Ramsey Scratch Tape Decks

While i was randomly searching shit on youtube, i stumbled across this guy who does some dmc shit off of 2 tape decks instead on vinyl or Cd's. Music heads need to check this shit out. Dont ever say anything is impossible!!!

This is in my top 10 of all time

This is some crazy shit...One of my all time favorites!!! Thought i should share it...HEAVY TUNE!!!!

Introduction

Whats the deal is people. I too have joined the battle of the blogs. Ill keep it short and sweet, straight to the point, no pussy footing around (what the f*ck does that mean)...So here i will post everything i do, whos pissing me off, what i did before, after and inbetween sleeping and some music stuff...ill give you a break down of what to expect from visiting my page...might as well bookmark it now before you forget!!!

* Links on your right to my MIXTAPES you can DOWNLOAD for FREE
* Listings to my upcoming events or events you should check out
* Reggae / R&B / Hip Hop / House / Electronic Music / Old School
* Alot of REGGAE / REGGAEISH postings.
* Posts to all my Radio Show's with Tracklistings on the Tuesday
* My Monthly Top 20 of (every genre)
* Links to sites to check out
* Random Shit

Hope you enjoy, and tell somebody about it!!!

ECLECTIC MINDS v3

I have some fam thats crazy talented. And to have us together under one roof jamming out is whats wicked about this shit...check them out "True Notion.com". If you are feeling to hear live soulful bands & Hip Hop groups in the game, keep this one in mind...

Saturday, April 18th @ The Rivoli
332 Queen St. West
Toronto

Contact email for Advance $5 Tickets! Otherwise $10 at the door.
sundownpromo@gmail.com

to join facebook invite visit
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=55643454157

TGIF

Fridays, the day before the weekend a night to unwind, let go of the long work week and chill out with your friends from Roundtable and Shaman Fam for TGIF. The friday night jam for music lovers that wanna cut loose to R&B, Reggae, House & Hip-Hop.

The Girls In Free before Midnight RSVP roundtable04@gmail.com

$10 All Night
Doors 10PM, 19+
Style Code in Effect

to join the facebook invite visit:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=77669685855