WE Lost another Reggae Great last week - the High Priest of Reggae, Roy Shirley. This week we Honor our Bredren - Roy Shirley with an electronic memorial pod. Click Here to Enjoy our Tribute to the High Priest of Reggae - Roy Shirley [podcast]http://badgals-radio.com/wp-content/uploads/royshirley-pod.mp3[/podcast] Jamaica Gleaner News - High Priest remembered - Tuesday July 22, 2008 Roy [...]

Political Susu is a public service of ASID Hi-Power Radio and Irie ATL; co-produced by Mama ASID of BadGalsRadio and Lady D of Irie ATL s Drivetime Show.  this show is new to our network, and will become a weekly feature - specifically to highlight Caribbean, and Global News about People Of Color. If you ve [...]

Yes Again WE CALL FOR WAR - AGAINST WAR ! War is a terrible thing and because we have seen the ramifications of this war, we are more willing to talk about the End of War. Why do we have to suffer the Dead-end result of Racist, Poverty Ridden relations with society ? why should We be the scapegoats for all that is wrong ? Just this past weekend we ran a story on Amy Winehouse and her totally racist little video song; it was par for the course from what we can see of Ms. Amyturd. It s clear that her drug addicted incoherent drama binges; filmed by her golddigging husband blake - only clarify that White is the Color of Choice; for society. She can come out with a song using the simple melody of a childrens song and turn it into a racist taunt - caught on tape . She can Smoke Crack on Tape ; yet nothing is said, basically. why is that ? Robert Mugabe on the other hand, is a turd of a different bitter type. he steals food rations from Schoolkids to pass out at his political rallys; to people too hungry to resist his murderous regime. We are advocating for Pennies for Bobby Turd . We think if enough pennies are melted down and a huge copper suppository created - we just may be able to Move Him Out As The Ass of Zimbabwe US Tricky Turd George Bush and his Bilderburg buddies held their annual conference in New York recently and it appears their plan is to steadily increase the cost of petrol, food and relevant people needs; until they have created a false global emergency; large enough that they can take over total management of society. Remember Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izSUgDfw_eM We ask again, Is This the Type of World We Want to Live In ? and Leave for Our Decendants ? We think NOT - so unite with us and SAY NO To WAR Against US; The People of This Planet. we ve surveyed the landscape widely; and it s sorely clear that if you don t say no today, tomorrow there may be no way. Yes Again WE CALL FOR WAR - AGAINST WAR ! Remember Your Mother left YOU in Charge; To ACT Responsibly and Stop This Planetary Genocide. Join Us and Do It NOW. This Deadly Musical Assault includes such Lyrical Wisdom as: Edwin Star - War Bob Marley and the Wailers - War Apocalypse Dub - Black Uhuru Eden Dub - Black Uhuru Cherrine Anderson - Kingston State of Mind -* Mama ASID Remix (Trenchtones Unreleased Version) Ceelo Green - Glockapella Baby Cham and Akon - Ghetto Story Remix The Beat Nutz - No Escaping This Duration : 33:39 / 64k Digital Media in Stereo Producer: RE Ausetkmt for BadGalsRadio and ASID SoundSystem / Empress HighPowersound Copyright: 06/13/08 - All Rights Reserved to Original Copyright holders; RE Ausetkmt for BadGalsRadio and ASID Studios / Trenchtones Records. This is a joint collaboration of BadGalsRadio and MusicalAmbassadorRecords - MAP Showcase; heard weekly on FoundationSound Radio and Reggae Nostalgia Radio. Sponsored by BadGalsRadio 2008 Super Delegate Teach IN Copyright 2008 BadGalsRadio - RootsRock since 99'. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact legal@badgals-radio.com so we can take legal action immediately. Plugin by Taragana

Beenie Man Biography Set For July Release | The News is NowPublic.com Beenie Man Biography Set For July Release by reggaewire | June 10, 2008 at 09:17 pm The sensational new book on the life of dancehall king Beenie Man has finally been scheduled for worldwide release this summer. The forthcoming biography, Who Am I? The Untold Story of Beenie Man, will treat fans of dancehall music to more than four hundred pages of intrigue, eye-opening revelations and never-before-seen colour photographs depicting the young superstar s life. Who Am I? The Untold Story of Beenie Man is the world s first-ever dancehall biography, and is being published by Jamaican publishers Great House OmniMedia in time for Reggae Sumfest. Written by noted Jamaican journalist Milton Wray, the story tracks the twists and turns of Beenie Man s dramatic life, following in great detail the reggae superstar s rise from childhood to the Grammy Award, numerous other honours and musical firsts, including an unequalled string of chart-topping hits. The author worked on the project for more than eleven years, documenting Beenie Man s tabloid-rich life and career as they unfolded. After first contacting the artiste in 1994, Wray eventually took a sabbatical from Jamaican journalism to live and do research in New York City for more than a year. While in the United States, he conducted interviews and collected vast amounts of information on Beenie Man and his international impact on the music business. While writing the book in Jamaica, Wray did in-depth research by interviewing a host of persons including relatives, friends, associates, music business personnel, rivals and, of course, the girlfriends of the reggae/dancehall icon. Readers who might be concerned about not getting the full story of Beenie Man have no reason to worry, says the author, who promises an unvarnished view of The Doctor. Who Am I? is a journalistic work, Wray insists, and the primary objective is to be accurate. While Beenie Man did cooperate by supplying information and photographs for the publication of the book, he did not have approval of the manuscript, and never saw a page of it before it was completed. The intention was not to put out a public relations piece for the artiste. The facts are presented as they occurred, whether or not Beenie Man likes those facts. He has led a very controversial life, and he acknowledges that; he recently told me as much. I believe he is prepared for whatever revelations may come from this book. It s going to be very exciting once it hits the streets, Wray continued, commenting on the completion of the work. Who Am I? is something that readers will not be able to put down, because Beenie Man has had such an amazing life from his childhood in Waterhouse to the present day that it s going to be mind-blowing. The book is as engrossing as any novel only everything in it is factual. Set to be launched in Kingston in early July, the book will be distributed in North America, the European Union, the CARICOM region and Japan before the end of the year. For its Asian release, Who Am I? will be translated into Japanese. According to Great House s Michael Grant, who began conducting preliminary promotions and answering reader s queries at the recent Calabash Literary Festival, Interest in the Beenie Man Biography is already high for something that has not yet been advertised or offered for sale. Readers are going to be surprised by the touching humanity and detail of this true story about Beenie Man, both as a person and as an international phenomenon. In many ways, it s also a mini-history of dancehall, giving insight into the inner workings of the local music industry in much the same way the Jamaican hit movie, The Harder They Come, did in the 1970s. Commenting on the secrecy behind the production of the highly anticipated work, Grant said Because some of the details in the book have never been publicly revealed previously, it was important for the author to be able to work without giving advance interviews. After all, some of the events in the story were unfolding as he worked, and he managed to get the story behind many of the stories we often read in the press, especially about his private life. As one can imagine, the controversies surrounding Beenie Man have made almost every page of Who Am I? top-secret. His fans can t wait to get their hands on this very well-researched and well-written account the first of several volumes, probably of a spectacular life and career still in progress. Reviewer s copies of the book have been sent to a select number of entertainment press in markets where the book will be available. Local distribution will be handled mainly by Novelty Trading Company, while the bulk of North American and European markets will be serviced by A Copyright 2008 BadGalsRadio - RootsRock since 99'. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact legal@badgals-radio.com so we can take legal action immediately. Plugin by Taragana

Welcome to Air ASID - This Week Featuring Entertainment by Mr Bertus Live from Disneyworld in Florida We catch up with the Portmore singer; after he lands in Florida for his spring US tour. Making the rounds in The Sunshine State was fabulous according to Mr Bertus. This is a Short 8 Minute Promo of This Podcast Click Here for the Full 54 min version of this podcast His Adoring Fans literally mobbed him at each stop. From the sundrenched beaches of Miami and Ft. Lauderdale. to Ritzy Boca Raton; and Disneyworld s Orlando; Mr Bertus and his entourage then jetted off to New York for a series of Hot Studio Dates with various Hot Reggae Radio Jocks and a lucky few prominent Big Apple dancehall producers.We heard his studio schedule rivaled Barack Obama s tour; making stops in New Jersey, The Various Boroughs of the Big Apple and even Connecticut. we hear he made a face fly through of the Mother days Reggae Bash at MSJ - With Buju Banton and the Gargamel Crew.During this interview, Mr Bertus lets us in on his biggest enjoyment since reaching the US; and why he thinks his fans in the US are More Committed than his fans in JA. this is a blockbuster first hand revelation..While chatting about his shows - we find out the real secret behind his new smash hit Jamaica . This tune smashed up the place at every show. little was known of Mr Bertus composing life before this revealing interview. He even shares with us his reasons for writing the Public Service Tune Big A s In Town ; otherwise known as the HIV Song. we re sure this song will become an aids awareness counterculture anthem; with it s oh-so catchy riddim and clever hook. Promoting Safe Sex is something we think highly of - so Mr Bertus gets a nod from us with this effort - to reach the dancehall patrons and youth of today. *this tune is not available to be heard anywhere else - as this is a studio test version. this tune is only available on This SHORT Version of The Podcast Before we wrap up we chat a bit about Miss Lou and her contributions to Mento, Patois and Reggae Music. We Agree with Mr Bertus when he says that she deserves to receive the Honor Of Distinction Posthumously; for her courageous efforts to bring Jamaican speech and culture out and present it to the world - Beginning with Ring Ding . This Tourist Treat includes such Crispy Deliciousness as: Giving You The Best - Bertus feat. The Brothers Gold High Grade - Bertus feat. Kiddy Famous Mr Gunman - Bertus feat. Kiddy Famous Shame Dem - Bertus feat. Jigsy and LazerStep Why Won t You Listen - Bertus BadGals Radio Theme - Bertus BadGalsRadio Mento Theme - Bertus Jamaica - Bertus and DJ Crackskull Reckless Life - Bertus Perilous Times - Bertus Duration: 54:00 Mins / 64K Digital - 44.1 mhz Stereo Produced by: RE Ausetkmt / Mama ASID for Trenchtones and BadGalsRadio.com Copyright: RE Ausetkmt - Trenchtones.com 2008 BadGalsRadio ~ I-riginal 100%GalBassed RooticalTruth. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact legal@badgals-radio.com so we can take legal action immediately. Plugin by Taragana

URL: Jamaican drug dealer fights for property in UK courts Jamaican drug dealer fights for property in UK courts Thursday, 15 May 2008 Convicted Jamaican drug dealer Owen Clarke has won permission to challenge the UK s attempt to strip him of his assets. Clarke, 50, popularly known as ‘Father Fowl was the leader of an international drug ring for many years. Clarke s hold on the international illegal drug market spanned at least five countries. In June 2004 he was found guilty in a London court for producing, supplying and possessing crack cocaine. He was sentenced to 13 years which was later slashed to 11 after he made an appeal. In September 2006 he was slapped with a confiscation order with a threat of four more years in jail if he did not pay up. The courts heard Clarke say he made his fortune as a music promoter but never kept accounts, paid taxes or opened a bank account. He led such an elaborate lifestyle that he boastfully burned 50 pound notes, drove a super charged Mercedes motor vehicle and owned a string of properties in Britain and the Caribbean. In Jamaica Clarke drove a Jaguar XKA convertible with the personal license plate ‘007 . The diamond encrusted crucifix he wore around his neck was worth 10,000 pounds. The judge at the confiscation order had ruled that he made 578,403 pounds from his crimes of which just 288,782 pounds was recovered. However last week at the Criminal Appeal Court his lawyers argued that part of the ruling should be overturned as there was no evidence to suggest he owned a house in Jamaica or a valuable Volvo car. The judge agreed Clarke did not own the car after they considered evidence from its new owner to say he had not transferred the relevant documents at the time of Clarke s arrest. Permission to appeal against that part of the judge s findings on the confiscation order was therefore granted. A date for clarke s hearing has not yet been set. Copyright 2008 BadGalsRadio ~ I-riginal 100%GalBassed RooticalTruth. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact legal@badgals-radio.com so we can take legal action immediately. Plugin by Taragana

The 2008 Mama AFRIKA Global Music Festival will be held - Online, broadcast for Your Pleasure; direct from the studios of BadGalsRadio.com. Please Join us in our 30th Mama AFRIKA Tribute; and show Some Love for All AFRIKAN Mama s Globally. This Year We feature music by: Dasia Lloyd; Richie Spice, Sizzla, Anthony b, Luciano, Edi Fitzroy, Sizzla, Fela Kuti, Mlaika, Taurus Riley, Asante Amen and Dub Plates by Mr Bertus and Horace Martin. This is a wonderful Musical Tribute that will surely become one of your favorite ipod selections. make sure to burn a copy for Your Mom and Girlfriends; and Share The Love with Those Women who Need Some. Bless Up from ASID s Mama AFRIKA Co-op Mama s Reality Ausetkmt and Sherna Rich Copyright 2008 BadGalsRadio ~ I-riginal 100%GalBassed RooticalTruth. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact legal@badgals-radio.com so we can take legal action immediately. Plugin by Taragana

Permit Fi Gun - Who Needs One ? - rec.music.reggae | Google Groups WE thought you might find it interesting that We Are often featured in Rec.Music.Reggae - the Newsgroup for Reggae Lovers. this week it s all about our Part Two, of the Warshow -which we call simply - Permit Fi Gun . this pod features a wide selection of music all on the same subject Violence Directed Toward Us .. Permit Fi Gun - Supacat asked for his Permit Fi Gun wayyyy back in the 90 s.. and still today we see violence at an all-time high,, Why ?? with all this murda music on the airwaves; in the dancehall; and on everybody s I-Pods. it s a wonder we are alive still - at the end of the day. we ask the musical question today - in our latest Podcast in the War Series - Permit Fi Gun - REVIVAL ? In This Explosive Follow Up to the War Pod - we feature some hard hitting; and quite thought provoking Vintage Rockers - toe tappers tempered with Tasty Hot Cross Hip Hop Tuneage from the Marleys; Dead Prez; Cocoa Brovaz; Mos Def and Talib Kweli. Nuff Chat - Permit Fi Gun Click In Here Mi Yute There s also an unpublished version of a mysterytooncalledCopShotonthispodcast check it The Musical Assault Includes : General Penitentary - Black Uhuru *Live Youthman Penitentary - Edi Fitzroy Rude Bwoy - Kymani Marley Them Mus Get a Beatin - Peter Tosh I Shot the Sheriff *Live Version - Bob Marley and the Wailers Dem Crazy - HipHop Hybrid - Dead Prez and Stephen Marley Bangarang (Mento Original) - Stranger Cole Murdah Dem a Play - Bryhan Art Gun Music - Talib Kweli and Cocoa Brovaz Mystery Track - Dead Prez and Talib Kweli *Live Rhymin Permit Fi Gun - Super Cat (this pod is rated R for Language) Duration : 45:00 Mins - 64k Digital Download Produced by : Mama ASID / ~RE Ausetkmt for BadGalsRadio.com RE Ausetkmt for ASID. Location of this file: http://badgals-radio.com/permitfigun-pod.mp3 Copyright 2008 BadGalsRadio ~ I-riginal 100%GalBassed RooticalTruth. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact legal@badgals-radio.com so we can take legal action immediately. Plugin by Taragana

The Bassa Meets John Public and Black Echoes Yes it was inevitable - we knew it would happen; the Bassa has become a european sensation. landing on the Black Echoes Radio Show with our friend, John Public. the DJ and Producer discuss the foundations of the Reggae Business during Bassa s Tenure first in Jamaica - and then the UK; before finally planting Musical Ambassador Records in Florida; where they are still headquartered after 25 years. The Head Honcho of Musical Ambassador Records , sets the record straight on lots of history. the subject of Johnny Ringo brings some personal revelations; obviously tinged with a bit of personal emotion. Trevor produced the final project for the bad bwoy dj - Johnny Ringo. he discusses the last meetings and the time in the studio - as they worked on the album. John Public also delves into Bassa s friendship with the recently departed Mikey Dread. The revelations about African Map, and intimate details about Trevor s part in the production are pryed out for what is apparently the first time.. John Public Nah Easy - Respeck Dat ! The program was produced in February 08 with John Public and the entire Black Echoes Crew - from Ireland; it was broadcast in the same month, and still continues to receive rebroadcast requests. Brilliant Musical Selections and Witty Short Chats make this a Keeper; be sure to save it to a CD - as Musical Ambassador will be adding this one to its treasure trove of Podcasts available for .99 at ITunes really soon. Bless Up All King and Queen, Emperor and Empress, BadBwoy and Rude Gal; Matey and Friend - we bring you The Bassa Meets John Public and Black Echoes Sound of Ireland Come In My Selecta - String UP Now Copyright 2008 BadGalsRadio ~ I-riginal 100%GalBassed RooticalTruth. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact legal@badgals-radio.com so we can take legal action immediately. Plugin by Taragana

Come In - Black Echoes Black Echoes, the legendary Irish Radio Show - hosted by our friend John Public; recently paid tribute to Mikey Dread. When we heard about the existence of this legendary interview combo - we had to bring it forth. (John Public) John Public sat down with Mikey Dread in the Spring of 02 to get a taste of the Dread at the Control charisma. Crew and posse, Friend and Matey - Presenting Black Echoes ! Click Here to Listen to the Show “Black Echoes Music Programme” with John Public John public has presented “Black Echoes Music Programme” on the airwaves in Dublin, Ireland since late 1982. In the beginning the show centred on many forms of black music but by 1984 it had concentrated soley on reggae music. Miss Pat joined the programme as producer in 1985 having moved from London, where she grew up listening to all styles of Jamaican music. Since then the programme has incorporated Ska, R 2008 BadGalsRadio ~ I-riginal 100%GalBassed RooticalTruth. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact legal@badgals-radio.com so we can take legal action immediately. Plugin by Taragana

Raids target Zimbabwe opposition party - CNN.com HARARE, Zimbabwe (CNN) Zimbabwean government forces Thursday began cracking down on the main opposition party, raising fears of a political crisis, according to witnesses and an opposition spokesman. Zimbabweans listen to a radio in Harare, the capital, as they await results of the country s elections.   1 of 3 more photos » The forces raided at least two hotels in the capital, including one that houses foreign journalists, a witness said. Four journalists unaccredited by the Zimbabwean government were taken away, he said. New York Times Executive Editor Bill Keller confirmed that Barry Bearak, a Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent based in Johannesburg, South Africa, was taken into custody. He was apparently one of a number of Americans and other foreign nationals rounded up today, Keller said. An American consular official who visited him at the central police station reported that he was being held for violation of the journalism laws. We are making every effort to assure that he is well treated, and to secure his prompt release, Keller said. The identities of the other journalists seized in the raid were not immediately known. State Department spokesman Tom Casey said the United States is calling for the immediate release of Americans seized by Zimbabwe authorities. We are concerned about the taking into custody of several American citizens, Casey said. There is no reason for that. We want to see them released as soon as possible. State Department officials said they were bound by privacy constraints and couldn t say how many American reporters were taken. Tendai Biti, secretary-general for the opposition Movement for Democratic Change, said his party s offices in another Harare hotel were also raided by Zimbabwean forces. Some of the rooms were ransacked, The Associated Press reported. Don t Miss Panel: Mugabe s party loses grip on parliament Mugabe: Liberation hero turned tyrant Blog: Change is in the air Time: How long will Mugabe hang on? There s a definite crackdown, Biti said. No one was detained in that raid, he added. The action targeted certain people including myself, Biti told the AP. It is quite clear he has unleashed a war, he said, referring to Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. The crackdown came hours after the government announced another delay in releasing some of last weekend s election results, raising fears that Mugabe is trying to come up with a plan to remain in power. Many are predicting a runoff election. Watch why a runoff is likely » In spite of this, on Wednesday the MDC declared Tsvangirai the outright winner, saying he took 50.3 percent of the almost 2.4 million votes. The state-run newspaper reported Wednesday that Mugabe and Tsvangirai will compete in a presidential runoff because neither candidate garnered more than 50 percent of the vote. Watch the claims and counterclaims » But even some in Mugabe s own party believe he should step down. A ZANU-PF member, who did not want to be named for security reasons, reported a deep schism in the party Thursday, saying some members believe Mugabe should gracefully cede power. The top guys have been given a rude awakening, said the lawmaker, adding that the party s brass is shell-shocked by the results and had not expected the apparent defeat. The lawmaker, who lost his seat to an opposition challenger, further said a presidential runoff will be a suicide mission and should be a last resort for the ruling party. Mugabe is finished, he added. We cannot win, so why go for it? he said. Once people have tasted victory, you don t take it away from them. But Zimbabwean Deputy Information Minister Bright Matonga said he did not expect Mugabe to step down. I don t see that at all, he said. And why should he? We have to go all the way. That is what the law says. According to the state-run newspaper, The Herald, the elections for parliament s lower house came down to a photo finish, with MDC taking 99 seats and ZANU-PF 97. Eleven posts in the 210-seat body went to an independent and members of a smaller opposition party. Three seats will have to be decided in a later election because the opposition candidates have died, the paper reported. The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission said Thursday it has postponed releasing results from elections for the Senate, parliament s upper house. The government blames the delays in announcing results on logistics, noting that four elections were held simultaneously. Matonga has said the law gives the government until Friday to release the results. A look at the candidates » Mugabe, who was prime minister before taking the presidential post in 1987, has been in power since Zimbabwe s independence from Britain 28 years ago. The election represents the toughest challenge to power he has ever faced. See photos from the country s elections » A year after the last presidential election which the MDC alleges was stolen the government charged Tsvangirai with treason. He was acquitted. The MDC accused Mugabe of trying to eliminate him as a challenger. Zimbabwe faced international sanctions after the 2002 election, including travel restrictions on Zimbabwean officials. A hero of the country s civil war against the white Rhodesian government, Mugabe became the country s first black leader in 1980. Nearly three decades later, he has consolidated his rule over all aspects of Zimbabwean life. Once revered for providing some of the best education and health care in Africa, Zimbabwe now has one of the lowest life expectancies in the world. Schooling is a luxury. Once known as the breadbasket of southern Africa, now it is difficult to get basic food supplies. Inflation has skyrocketed to more than 100,000 percent, while food production and agricultural exports have dropped drastically. Copyright 2008 BadGalsRadio ~ I-riginal 100%GalBassed RooticalTruth. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact legal@badgals-radio.com so we can take legal action immediately. Plugin by Taragana

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SqGei_yFUo WE Wanted to take a moment out and share the wonder of our Idren Mikey Dread - before the world fades him to Black. Having spent a few hours chatting here and there with Mikey, I feel empowered to relay his message in His Way . Mikey was an extraordinary individual; as charismatic and talented as the day was long. His charm opened many doors - and his personal choices slammed others shut. Mikey Left Us on Saturday March 15, 2008 at approximately 4:30pm in Connecticut; surrounded by his loving family and relishing in his glorious career and lifetime accomplishments It may be years before we see the full payout from his shrewd business decisions come to fruition in platinum sales. But be assured that with Mushiya and Monika - Mikey s Angels at the helm, his legacy will continue to Flourish and Grow for many many years to come. Mikey left at least two albums in different stages of completion; and we are sure that in time when the vault is opened, we will find masterpieces of Mikeys Creativity readied for release. who knows how many reels of unconverted tape Mikey kept in secret boxes. during our interview he hinted to me that he had several Unfinished Edi Fitzroy cuts - that he planned to release if they resumed their collaboration. which now will never happen. I still wonder if those gems will see the light of day, when Monika decides what to release and when. Unlike many other great Reggae Producers and Talents - Mikey controlled the rights and business contracts of his musical productions to the end. His legacy will yield gold for his family; as he designed in his last years. when things got bad in the early years, Mikey held back signing contracts after deals stunted his growth prematurely. he knew that if he controlled his music, and his distribution - he would be a hit, always. Today I realized that during the final 3 years of Mikeys time with us, he built the foundation of stability that will sustain his legacy. His marriage to Monika left a sour taste in the mouths of some, but for Mikey it was Pure Joy. Monika provided Mikey with his final platinum act - A Son Jah Light - born in October of 2007 - and from all reports, The Apple Of His Fathers Eye. We spoke with Reggae Superstar and Radio Personality Edi Fitzroy and The Musical Ambassador Trevor Elliott; Two of Mikeys oldest business confidants; last night, about their relationships with Mikey Dread. They both related to me their memories in balmy terms of how Mikey did business - Shrewdly. I know personally that for Edi, it has been very difficult personally to deal with the memories of their painful breakup as a duo - because he often felt disappointed in the loss of such a great collaborative team. they both went on to become blockbuster artists in their own rights; but when we look back, wouldn t we all want to hear just one more tune with Edi and Mikey.. I know I sure did. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfGwU6n2cXA During my interview with Mikey in June 2007, we talked in length about his feelings about the break up with Edi Fitzroy; and he was also still sad and he lamented to me openly about the loss of both their working collaboration and the damage it did to their friendship. I learned from Edi just last night that Mikey had phoned him last while he was in California performing; and that they had discussed the possibility of a two man tour. Edi told me that Mikey had said Ok, come mek we do it ; finally. I believe Mikey said it, to instill hope in Edi that their friendship was again on the uproad to repair. Mikey undoubtedly knew by this time that his tumor had returned; and I personally believe that he was already in preparation for his longterm treatment. maybe the tour was on his bucket list - who knows with Mikey Dread; as he always teased you with possibility. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK04f_pm2-E how great that would have been. to see the two lions roaring side by side. the world will never have that chance now that Mikey has left us and gone to Zion. When I spoke to Trevor Elliott earlier today, he casually informed me that Mikey Forced him into the booth, to act as engineer and to record African Map . This is the very tune he handed to Trevor, as he made plans to move from Florida to North Carolina last summer. Trevor had no idea that this would be his last time sitting and drinking a juice with his idren, Mikey Dread. this past fall when Trevor got the call about the tumor, he was afraid this would be Mikey s last fight. he knew how hard the previous battle had been for Mikey, with the first tumor; and that Mikey had resigned himself to Do As Much Work as He Could, before he couldn t. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM8aQeMlIuE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bcK0V6v3GA Mikey Was A Work a Holic to the end.. having dates still booked; even after he was diagnosed with the deadly brain tumor. Mikey never gave up hope, or complained about his illness. he was a perfect example of preparation in action for your trip to zion. I am deeply saddened by the loss of My Friend and Mentor, Mikey Dread - but mostly I am glad to have had the privilege of being the One He Trusted, enough to Give His Final Interview for the world. We Shall Celebrate Mikey Dread s Nine Night in collabaration with Foundationsound.co.uk; reggaenostalgia.com; musicalambassador.com and mikeydread.com. We ask you to please remember Mikey s Family in Your Prayers, and to Visit Mikey s Website and Enjoy the Photos, Music and Purchase Mementos of Dread At The Controls. Please take a moment and listen to Mikey Dread s Final Interview - with Mama ASID of BadGalsRadio from June 2007. if you want to know the facts Listen To This Podcast, This is an official Dread at the Controls Inc. Release With heavy hearts we at the Dread at the Controls Inc. would like to inform the World of the Passing of Jamaica s most Profound Reggae Star, Innovator, Producer and Entertainer. The Original JBC Dread at the Controls selector Michael Mikey Dread Campbell. 1954-2008 Mikey leaves to mourn his wife: Monika and their son 4 month old son Zylen Jahlight, along with 3 sons - Damian (Canada) Kevin and Michael Jr. (Jamaica) 3 daughters - Dionne (England), Nicole (Houston,TX), daughter in Belize. 2 Sisters (USA) and 2 brothers (USA). Along with a host of loving relatives/friends/and fans worldwide. Because Mikey loved and believed in his fans so very much, we are setting up a Mikey Dread Tribute page on the - More Fyah Productions website http://morefyah.com which should be available tomorrow. It remains our resolve to respect Mikey s wishes that you - Mikey Dread fans are taken care of and will provide a space for you all to come together as one and give tribute and respect to the Rastaman we all loved. Mikey is no longer with us in body, but remains; in our hearts and our minds always through his vast collection of music his spirit will always live on. Mikey always said Praise Jah Jah and live on, Jah work is not over, Jah work has just begun, Jah work is not done, Serve Jah and live up, Serve him all your life. Through this ordeal, Mikey remained upbeat, he lived his life to the fullest, was loved by many and in the end was surrounded in Love and was cared for by his sister, wife, nieces, nephews and brothers in Connecticut. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfANkOkMx_8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SatwjXJQn_w MIKEY DREAD Michael Campbell, a.k.a. Mikey Dread is one of the most influential performers and innovators in reggae music. His abilities, technical expertise, and unique vocal delivery combine to create a unique sound that tells the listener emphatically that it is the Dread at the Controls. Perhaps Mikey s work with The Clash has garnered him with the most recognition, but his credentials and resume started long before his eye-opening production on several releases with the renowned Punk Stars from London. His work and interaction with The Clash was a significant event in the integration of reggae into popular music throughout the world. The album, Black Market Clash , is a brilliant fusion of late 1970 s punk rock and a heavy reggae bass and drum line. The reggae aspect of The Clash s album distinguished their sound from the other punks that emerged in the 1970 s. Soon thereafter, it was a must for just about every punk band to have a reggae cover song on their album. Mikey was the first Producer ever to produce a UK chart hit for The Clash Bank Robber and later produced several reggae cuts on their internationally recognized Album Sandinista. Mikey s avid interest in reggae music led him to acquire an immense collection of crucial vinyl which he used to gain notoriety as a young DJ and audio engineer with the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC) where he began his broadcasting career in 1976. There he developed his own unique broadcasting style, which has been adopted by virtually every reggae radio show in Jamaica and the world today. His radio show, which became known as Dread at the Controls, was firmly established as the Number One Radio Show in Jamaica. Mikey was awarded Top Radio Personality of the Year in 1977-1978. In 1979, having resigned from JBC, Mikey decided to expand his career by getting more involved in the actual production of not only his own music, but also the work of others such as Sugar Minott, Junior Murvin, Earl Sixteen, Wally Bucker, Sunshine, Jah Grundy and Rod Taylor. His activities attracted the attention of The Clash, who asked Mikey to work with them. They produced Bank Robber and the already mentioned Black Market Clash , which sold over 3 million copies. His work on The Clash s most famous album Sandinista is internationally recognized. Mikey studied at the National Broadcasting School in London where he perfected his media production/radio broadcasting skills, graduating with special commendations in 1980. Mikey Dread has used his great and refined engineering talents to further reggae music in the United Kingdom and the world. He believes in a multimedia approach to publicizing reggae. Some of his works in the United Kingdom include narrating reggae documentaries, hosting series such as Rockers Roadshow and the ever popular six-part Channel 4 reggae documentary series Deep Roots Music . Pave the Way did what the title suggest for Mikey s career by appealing to a broad audience with catchy numbers like the track s Reggae Hit Shot , a dance song on the Hustle rhythm. The album Happy Family is another step in the evolution of Mikey s upbeat sound. He later recorded The Source (Of Your Divorce) for Warner Brothers Records USA, which obtained regularly rotated video airplay on BET as well as on MTV s hip-hop/rap program Yo MTV Raps . MTV s Sunsplash Special, which was shot in his native Jamaica, featured Mikey s video in 1990. Mikey released Mikey Dread s Best Sellers (Rykodisc, 1991), a stunning compilation of Mikey s best known songs including Barber Saloon (#1 on Jamaican and British Reggae charts in 1979), and the classic Roots and Culture . Mikey then went on to record Profile and African Anthem Revisited (RAS Records, 1991). He toured in Europe and the USA with Freddie McGregor, Lloyd Parks and We The People Band and also the Roots Radics Band. In 1992, he collaborated with former Guns n Roses guitarist Izzy Stradlin on a duet entitled Can t Hear Em . He also headlined a charity event in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he earned a merit award from the Mayor. Other projects during this period include producing the Ju Ju Hounds on Can t Hear Em and Pressure Drop . One of his tracks Breakdown the Walls was featured in the movie The Rift. Also in this year he was nominated for a NAIRD award, an award from the Billboard Magazine, for his work on his album Mikey Dread s Best Sellers . In 1993, Mikey Dread was involved in several projects, including his tour supporting the album Obsession and working in TV with the Caribbean Satellite Network (CSN) where he was Program Director and On Air personality as well as Producer of various shows. These shows included Artists Profile , New Video Showcase , Video Dub Plate , Christmas Around The Caribbean , Christmas with the Children , Celebrity Guest DJ , a mini documentary on the music of Trinidad and Tobago and The Bob Marley Hall of Fame Induction . Mikey furthered his knowledge of TV/Video Production at the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale, where he graduated in 1996 with Honors and at Lynn University in Boca Raton / Florida where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Communications, with Magna Cum Laude honors. Other activities done by The Innovator include working for the Video Jukebox as voice-over talent in several Reggae TV Commercials. The Culture Award of Honor in the Martin s International Reggae Music Awards in Chicago was presented to him in 1994. He also participated in the Caribbean Music Festival as an Entertainment Consultant in Nassau / Bahamas throughout the 1990 s. In 1995, he worked as a Radio DJ for WAVS 1170 AM and WAXY-AM 790 in Miami, Florida. In 1996 he participated in the Essential Music Festival as a performer in Brighton, U.K. He worked as a News Photographer for Metro Video shooting daily TV news stories for NBC-6 News station in Miami / Florida and in the summer of 1998 he performed at several European Festivals in Germany, Belgium and Austria. In February 1999 Mikey performed with the School Band at the 18th Annual Bob Marley Day show in San Diego and also at the Long Beach Arena in California. One of the better character traits of Mikey Dread is that he has refused to over saturate the Reggae market by simply not appearing on every Reggae event. This has helped him to maintain his credibility and mystique. Michael Campbell is a man of world diversity and immense resourcefulness. His rhythms have defined reggae and have helped with its global development. From Pave The Way to Breaking Down the Walls , there is a unique blend of rhythms only found in the man that everyone seems to see as Dread at the Controls . Mikey Dread s origination of reggae broadcast programming has given the world a formula for reggae that has been adopted by DJ s and broadcast networks worldwide. Today Mikey Dread continues his mission taking Reggae music door to door with the release of his Limited Edition CD World Tour however his 1980 album World War III has begun selling huge numbers again. Throughout the years 1998-2001 Mikey has been making impressive and captivating live concert performances with the Fully Fullwood Band across Hawaii and California. Most recently he has performed in Brighton, England with his UK Band Colors late October 2001 getting rave reviews and requests from other venues to return to Europe in 2002. His performances in Italy in November 2001 in Bari and Rome has re-established him as one of the original roots reggae icons of the mid-seventies/early 80s reggae era of Jamaican music. His mission continues, globally. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SatwjXJQn_w http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbvbmlkYwnM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnNWV5jkyXQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTI_yJta8lY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDt1tdppuj8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8ybiqijhIc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjSkDfEv7_c Copyright 2008 BadGalsRadio ~ I-riginal 100%GalBassed RooticalTruth. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact legal@badgals-radio.com so we can take legal action immediately. Plugin by Taragana

Saturday, March 15, 2008 Forward To Zion: Mikey Dread Although an I-fficial announcement has not been made, I ve been told by a very reliable source that Michael Mikey Dread Campbell, the legendary Dread At The Controls, passed away this afternoon, Saturday March 15, 2008; after battling a brain tumor for the past six months. Look for I-fficial announcements soon at Mikey Dread s website. And at Dread At The Controls. Jamaican Observer article on his illness. XLR8R Magazine Profile. Tune in tonight, 11 p.m. - 2 a.m. PST to Saturday Night Rockers on KUSF 90.3 FM in San Francisco, streaming live via iTunes, for a full tribute. Posted by Double Identity at 6:47 PM 1 comments: BadGalsRadio said BadGalsRadio - and FoundationSound.co.uk; http://badgalsradio.com/ http://foundationsound.co.uk/ are presently airing the last interview done by Mikey Dread - in June of 2007; with Mama ASID of BadGalsRadio.com. we will be hosting an Electronic Nine Night for Mikey Dread - click over to BadGalsRadio for more info and the date. Mama ASID Meets Mikey Dread Mama ASID Meets Mikey Dread Yes Yes Yes,, Rumors a fly, and lies a clear up.. When Mama gets down to Nitty Gritty with Mr. Michael Mikey Dread Campbell - the Original Dread @ The Controls. if you want to know the facts Listen To This Podcast, Late last fall we got a note from Mikey Dread on MySpace warning us about a Poser who was doing interviews; shows and appearances pretending to be the Real Mikey Dread.. Oh Heavens to Murgatroid..we nah like dat ! soooooo we asked Mikey Dread to Come bring the Facts on BadGalsRadio live with Mama.. and He Did. We Clear the air on all the little controversies that have clouded the air and added to the mystery of Mikey Dread; both as a Performer and Producer. we get to the bottom on how and why he Became Mikey Dread . as well if or not he Produced The Clash . also we talk about that mine field between he and former partner Edi Fitzroy . if you want to know the facts Listen To This Podcast, Mikey Tells the story of how Barber Saloon , which is one of his biggest hits - is actually a studio out-take. yes, he was just making noise for the producer to tune the mic and riddim and it was so comical Clement Dodd decided it would be a novelty release; becoming his first number one hit on the world charts; and introducing the world to a new dj - Mikey Dread At the Controls Mikey also defines the truth on what a DJ is, then and now.. this is a must hear definition for those of you who run a soundsystem; and want to become a FoundationSound. you ll love the Mikey and Mama Pon di Mic team wrap up.. and Mikey s PSA for His Fans about the Poser Fake Mikey Dread. if you Love Dub Style Roots and Culture, this is a pod that you ll want to save to your archives. Remember This is The REAL MIKEY DREAD .. so Tune In Here Nah,, As Mikey Says Good Evenin and Good Nite, I hope you re feelin alright - well here comes a Musical Treat to make you know Roots and Culture is the Theme of the Nite, Flash it now Selector This Bounty of Dub includes such world classics as: Knock Knock Barber Saloon Industrial Spy Roots and Culture - Original Version Introduced Live by Mikey Dread Break Down the Walls First Generation Barcoding Inna Foreign Goodbye Duration: 61:46 Mins 64K MP3 Format Produced By: Mama ASID / RE Ausetkmt for BadGalsRadio 2008 BadGalsRadio ~ I-riginal 100%GalBassed RooticalTruth. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact legal@badgals-radio.com so we can take legal action immediately. Plugin by Taragana

Brother Joe Gibbs Left Us Much Too Soon.. When he left us in February 08; we didn t have a chance to honor him properly. knowing we could never forget his contribution - BadGals and FoundationSound set aside the proper time for a tribute and present it here. Trevor Elliott - The Musical Ambassador presents Thank You Joe Gibbs Thank You Joe Gibbs - from The Bassa As one of Jamaicas Earliest Super Producers, Joe gave us a mountain of hits that still reign as top sellers in the foundation and dancehall reggae categories. Any Artist who was really popular eventually made their way into the catalog of Joe Gibbs, as either a single or if they were really ready for fame - a complete album; as was the case for Culture when they dropped their most famous sides on Two Sevens Clash . To this day - no other reggae producer has Gone out of the Business after loosing their company in a scandal - and resurfaced with a string of top hits. we all remember the Infamous Charlie Pride v. Joe Gibbs Lawsuit for absconding writers credits and royalties on the Billboard Top Hit by Jamaican / English Songbird J.C. Lodge - Someone Loves You Honey (81 ). Our Own Musical Ambassador Trevor Elliott , leads us down memory lane with this Brilliant momento of sound for our brother in zion - Joe Gibbs . RIP Joe - You will be sorely missed This Musical Tribute contains some of Joes Biggest Hits, such as: Hold Them - Roy Shirley The Road is Rough - Joe Gibbs and The Professionals Money in My Pocket - Dennis Brown Friend and Money - Mikey Dread and Big Youth Magga Dog - Peter Tosh Hypocrit - The Heptones Uptown Top Rankin - Althea and Donna Love of the Common People - Nikki Thomas Someone Loves You Honey - J.C. Lodge Hold on To What You Got - Dennis Brown (sly and robbie) Two Sevens Clash - Culture Zion Gate - Culture Pablo in Zion - Latty Guzang (latty guzang/musical ambassador) Produced By : Trevor Bassa Elliot and RE Mama ASID Ausetkmt for MusicalAmbassador.com; BadGalsRadio.com; and Trenchtones.com. Produced : March 09, 2008 Duration: 46:00 - at 64k Digital Format - 44.1 mhz Copyrights : All Copyrights to Original Owners; All Rights Reserved; BadGalsRadio.com; MusicalAmbassador.com; Trenchtones.com for original vocals and studio engineering. This is a Bassa and Mama ASID Production - All Hail The Foundation of Sound This Musical Tribute contains some of Joes Biggest Hits Copyright 2008 BadGalsRadio ~ I-riginal 100%GalBassed RooticalTruth. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact legal@badgals-radio.com so we can take legal action immediately. Plugin by Taragana