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?’

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Midnight Mauraders Episode 18 (420 Set)

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

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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

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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)



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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

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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!!!