Artists Only! Records Reggae News - November 2001
Reggae New Releases, News, Tour Dates, and more !
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WAYNE WONDER - SCHIZOPHRENIC (AOR-74)
WAYNE WONDER - DA VIBE (AOR-43)

Artists Only! Records / Reggae Vibes / Linkup Media invites everyone to Wayne Wonder's Album Release Party for his new CD, SCHIZOPHRENIC, on Saturday, November 10, 2001 from 9:00pm - 1:00am at the Tropicana Club - 1660 East Gun Hill Road in Bronx, NY. A "Live Broadcast on Linkup Radio on WRTN 93.5 FM will also be from 10pm-12midnight from the party.

Check the new December 2001 issue of VIBE Magazine for Rob Kenner's feature of Wayne Wonder in his Boom Shots column. Also check for Rob's up-coming book on Hip-Hop for VIBE Books. Big Up Rob !

Wayne Wonder is consistently one of the top singers in Reggae Dancehall music, and his brand new studio album Schizophrenic. "Sasha" is the first single, and is just one of the many hits to come on Schizophrenic. Wayne's string of hits over the past decade has been unprecedented in Reggae music, and along with his solo work has co-written many number one singles with the internationally successful Dancehall deejay, Buju Banton.
Wayne's album for Madhouse/ Xtra Large, DA VIBE (distributed by Artists Only! Records worldwide) released last year contains all of his worldwide hits which brought out the raw emotion of his recording from the early days. Wayne also started his own label in 2000 called SingSo, and released a number of singles on his successful Ambush rhythm. Wayne also appears on hip-hop artist Foxy Brown's new 2001 Def Jam CD, Broken Silence, teaming up with her on a remake of his classic "Saddest Day."
Schizophrenic, produced by Jah Mike of Reggae Vibes Productions (who also produced Ky-Mani Marley's landmark Many More Roads album release on AO! this year) shows a rawer side of Wayne's talents, and includes performances by Suprize, Wayne's alter-ego as a DJ/rapper, thus lending to the "schizophrenic" title of the CD. The CD also includes duets with his young DJ protege, Showki Ru, from his Entourage Crew, and Spragga Benz to name a few on this powerful album.

BUSHMAN - A BETTER PLACE (AOR-40)

Bushman, born Dwight Duncan in 1973, has been an artist at the forefront of the roots Reggae music scene in recent years. He grew up in a rural area called Prospect Beach in the parish of St. Thomas, Jamaica, and as a Rastafarian since his early childhood. Music was a great influence on him also as artists like Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, and Luciano helped shape the direction and sound of this talented young singer.
Bushman completed his breakthrough first album in 1997 for Studio 2000 titled Nyah Man Chant, and from there he moved on and began work with the legendary King Jammy for his 1998 Greensleeves CD release, Total Commitment and Higher Ground in early 2001. Bushman's mix of traditional cultural messages the sound of contemporary Reggae musicianship showed his maturing as an artist. He also hit in 1999 with his song, "Truly Great" appearing on the Morgan Heritage Family and Friends Vol. 1 CD on Artists Only!.
His all new Artists Only! CD, A Better Place, produced by the powerhouse team of Stingray Records UK, shows his progress as a mature young leader of cultural artists that have their appeal in both Jamaica and internationally. This album will help set the stage as this young artist progresses into Reggae superstardom. Currently, Bushman is on tour with the Kings of Kings Tour featuring other great artists like Iley Dread, Norris Man, Chrisinti, and Nikki Burt through the end of November. The sold-out SOBs show in NYC show on Nov. 7 saw their biggest crowd at the venue since the Sept. 11 tragedies. Bushman will be touring Europe in January with dates to be announced later in the month.

Concert Dates:

Nov. 10 Atlanta, GA The Royal Peacock
Nov. 15 Cincinnati, OH Annie's
Nov. 16 St. Louis Galaxy Theatre
Nov. 17 Milwaukee, WI Caribbean Cultural Center
Nov. 21 W. Palm Beach, FL Newcomb Hall
Nov. 22 Jacksonville, FL Edge 2000
Nov. 24 Orlando, FL Hard Rock Live
Nov. 25 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Baha Beach Club

VARIOUS ARTISTS - PLATINUM REGGAE VOL. 4 (AOR-65)

The hottest artists on today's reggae scene have contributed to make this a powerful compilation containing cutting edge material and the biggest hits from Jamaica. Ky-Mani Marley, Wayne Wonder, Capleton, Beenie Man, Sizzla, and Anthony B, and more ! Don't forget to check out the very successful Platinum Reggae Volume One,Two, and Three CDs also.

KY-MANI MARLEY - MANY MORE ROADS (AOR-67)

Ky-mani will be touring with Screwdriver in Europe in early 2002. Dates to be announced soon. Many More Roads continues to do well on the Billboard Reggae Charts, and many press and radio outlets are considering the album to be among the best of 2001.

BABY CHAM - WOW...THE STORY (AOR-56)

Cham recently has been globe-trotting again tearing down the house at Howard University for Homecoming at Yard Fest, and a number of college shows in Florida. Cham was recently in NYC shooting a video with Foxy Brown for one of the two songs he appears on her Broken Silence called "Tables Will Turn." The single off of CD 2, "Heading To The Top" is rockin' urban radio nationwide, and more concert dates to be announced for Christmas time in Jamaica and early 2002.

ROBERT FFRENCH - YESTERDAY & TODAY (AOR-73)

Robert Ffrench - the multi-talented singer, songwriter, and producer who has worked with top reggae and hip-hop artists both on the stage and
in the studio. Puts together another stellar album of old favorites and new hits. Platinum selling Heavy D is one of Robert's frequent sparring
partners, as well as hip-hop's Grand Pupa. Yesterday & Today includes the reggae mega-hit °ßBun & Cheese°® from 1990, as well as all his chart
toppers from the mid 1980s to current, many on CD for the first time. Robert Ffrench has continued to be an artists with high visibility on the international reggae scene perfoming worldwide and with 2001 hit with Anthony B titled °ßMy Story.°®

SCREWDRIVER - PROPHECY (AOR-76)

Screwdriver (Dalton Lindo, b. 1960, St. James, Jamaica) is one of the most spiritual roots and culture vocal artists in Reggae music today. Critics and fans have embraced this singer who was inspired by early dancehall singing influences as Pinchers, Pliers, Spanner Banner, and Tenor Saw. His career began the mid 1980's with the encouragement of Beres Hammond. He recorded a number of local hits including "No Mama" in which he topped the Jamaican charts in 1989. Screwdriver relocated to Florida in the early 90s and his first album, Teach Dem was released in 1992. He released two more successful albums in the 90's Calling Calling and Let Me Remind You as he continues to perform actively worldwide.
This new album, Prophecy offers a powerful and inspirational continuation of that enlightened tradition. Screwdriver has done it again, by tightening the niche of quality and artistry. He has taken the music beyond set limits, fulfilling expectations while remaining true to consciousness and roots culture. From the ska beat of the "Heat Is On" to the world beat of "No Vacancy," Reggae music is represented in its finest forms. From the up tempo "Reason" and the slow groove of "What We Gonna Do," the album captures the amazing spirit of Screwdriver's writing ability and his electric vocal style.
Most artists play within the confines of tradition and standards, while a very select few push the boundaries of musical satisfaction. With Prophecy, Screwdriver has created another album filled with passion, consciousness, and spirituality. Screwdriver reconfirms his ability to push aside the barriers of lyrics, melody, arrangement and instrumentation to capture the changing pulse of Reggae music.

LUCIANO / SIZZLA / ANTHONY B - WE THREE KINGS (AOR-71)

Three masters of Reggae come together on We Three Kings. Sizzla, Anthony B. and Luciano make up We Three Kings, each bringing their distinct vocal style to this unique album. We Three Kings contains some of the best material ever recorded by these artists. Starting out with Luciano, "Blast Off, Go A Moon" kicks the CD into high gear. Sizzla follows with "Keep It Real" and Anthony B. comes in with "Heavy Like Lead" to let you know that these artists mean business. Throughout the entire CD, these artists each take turns introducing us to their soothing vocals and proving they are three kings. Some of these songs have only been released as singles in Jamaica, the U.K. and the U.S. This is the first time that they're collected for CD.

BEENIE MAN - YOUTHQUAKE (AOR-79)
BEENIE MAN - Y2K (AOR-31)

Youthquake is an album of stellar material recorded prior to his agreement with Virgin. The album is quintessential Beenie Man and crosses the boundaries between reggae and pop music with lyrics ranging from politics to pure fun. Youthquake has been re-mastered, edited and polished to perfection. The legendary producer Jack Scorpio, who has recorded the biggest names in the genre, is behind this mixing board and responsible for the classic dancehall rhythms on the album. Beenie Man is a road warrior who tours the world frequently and performs music from this album. Youthquake will move both in the urban markets and in suburban markets as his profile continues to grow. Beenie Man is currently on his US Tour with Louchie Lou and Michie One, Tanto Metro and Devonte, Kirk Davis, and Silver Cat.

Concert Dates:

Nov. 9 Eureka, CA Club West
Nov. 11 W. Hollywood, CA House Of Blues
Nov. 14 Tucson, AZ The Rialto
Nov. 15 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theater
Nov. 16 Binghampton, NY SUNY
Nov. 18 Miami, FL AT & T Amphitheater
Nov. 19 New Orleans, LA House Of Blues
Nov. 20 Huntsville, AL Von Braun Civic Ctr.
Nov. 21 Atlanta, GA Planet Q
Nov. 23 Tampa, FL Jannus Landing
Nov. 24 Orlando, FL Hard Rock Live
Nov. 25 Punta Gorda, FL Port Charlotte Civic Center
Nov. 27 Charleston, SC Music Farm
Nov. 28 Carrboro, NC Cat's Cradle
Nov. 29 Norfolk, VA The NorVa
Dec. 1 Boston, MA Avalon
Dec. 2 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory

IN STORES NOW

MORGAN HERITAGE - FAMILY & FRIENDS VOL. 1 / 2 (AOR-10) / (HMG-502)
AL CAMPBELL - ALWAYS IN MY HEART (AOR-70)
DON CAMPBELL - RISE UP (AOR-64)
GARNETT SILK - LEGENDS OF REGGAE VOL. 5 (AOR-53)
VARIOUS ARTISTS - KINGS OF REGGAE VOL. 1 (AOR-49)
VARIOUS ARTISTS - REGGAE RHYTHMS OF LOVE VOL. 2 (AOR-57)

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For more information: contact Russell Gerlach at rgerlach@artistsonly.com Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide Menber #1227

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