Bass Culture: Reggae and Beyond

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Music Addicts
May 11, 2013

Music Addict - U Roy
We Dem A Watch - Glen Brown
Black Shadow - Prince Jazzbo
Mek It Burn - Horace Andy
Traffic Jam - Big Youth
I Can't See (Custom Discomix) - Winston Francis & Dennis Alcapone
Christopher Columbus - Little Roy
World Upside Down - Jimmy Cliff
Pass It To You - Stevie & The Breadwinners
Melt Away - Max Romeo & Jallanzo
Don't Stop The Music - Easy Star All Stars
Can't Plant Corn - Kevin Isaacs
Spiritual Step - Addis Pablo
Shabby Attack - Sly & Robbie

I've noticed a recent trend in reggae: veteran artists who are still giving us fresh and interesting music, and also newer artists and producers who are doing the same, but with an old school vibe. A nice selection of tunes which clearly illustrate that the new brooms are sweeping clean, and the old brooms still know all the corners!

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The Messenger Man
April 14, 2013

Messenger Man
Rock On
One Love
Calling
Jah Righteous Plan
Life
Come Along (w/ Jackie Mittoo)
Run Them A Run
Armagideon Time
Solid Rock
Arise
Rock This Town
Even In The Dark
Praise Him
Bust No Guns (w/ Big Sugar)
One More (w/ Herb Alpert)

Some call him The Armagideon Man, but I prefer to know Willi Williams as The Messenger Man. Willi has been spreading his righteous reggae message for over 40 years now, and for that we should give thanks. This episode contains an exclusive interview with Willi, where he talks about his career, his time in Canada, his divine inspiration for "Armagideon Time" and more.
Comments
"Murdah on the internet express!"
Posted by: Midnight Dread
"Très bon, merci Mick!"
Posted by: Slengteng
"Thanks a lot for this Mick - great listening."
Posted by: Mikuś
"Superb podcast, Mick!"
Posted by: Andrew
"This episode was one of my all time favourites. Thank you for creating all this
wonderful radio."
Posted by: Joe
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Heavy, Heavy, Heavy
March 24, 2013

Business Before Pleasure - George Akaeze & His Augmented Hits
Mr. Bull Dog - The Mebusas
Take Your Soul - Sahara All Stars
Lagos City - Asiko Rock Group
Agboju Logun - Shina Williams & His African Percussionists
Life - The Funkees
Root - BLO
Slow Down - Amas
Heavy Heavy Heavy - Geraldo Pino & The Heartbeats
Onye Ije - The Strangers
Eniaro - Ofo The Black Company

The two coolest sounds of the 1970s were reggae and its cousin Afrobeat. Nigeria was an incredible kaleidescope of rock, soul, funk, and disco in the 70s and over the past couple of years, these sounds have become a real passion for me. A heavy selection of Afrobeat, Afro Rock, and Afro Funk, Nigerian style.
Comments
"Love this podcast, Mick!"
Posted by: Andrew
"Killer selection. Love the funky Afrobeat sound."
Posted by: Crimson
"I listened to both reggae and Afrobeat when I was younger, and you're right – they were the coolest sounds of the 1970s."
Posted by: Keith
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Play On, Mr. Music
March 6, 2013

Skanking - Dillinger
Yagga Yagga - Lee & Jimmy
Preacher Man - The Stingers
Give Thanks - Delroy Denton
Many Are Called - I Threes
Babylon A Fall - Lee Perry
Peace And Love - Shaumark & Robinson (Custom Discomix)
Cost Of Living - Keithis
Play On Mr. Music - Upsetter All Stars
Marcus And Selassie - Black Ram & Dynamite
Brotherly Love - The Jolly Brothers
Zion's Blood - Waymatea

Lee Perry, the mighty Upsetter, turns 77 this month. Upsetting! This is a selection of some of my favourite Perry productions, with an emphasis on the more esoteric songs in his incredible catalog. This upsetting selection includes the the wonderful "Play On Mr. Music", the lost and found track from the famous Roots Rock Reggae documentary, and many other killer tunes. Okay, okay, let's take it from here...
Comments
"Nice find on 'Play On Mr. Music'. Killer mix!"
Posted by: John
"Jahsome thru and true, your excellency!"
Posted by: Midnight Dread
"Wow, I'm giving thanks for this Upsetting selection. Good work, Mick."
Posted by: Keith
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Medical Operation
February 16, 2013

Get Ready - Half Pint
B Line Fe Blow - Smith & Mighty with Niji 40
New World - Steele
Hypocrites - Michael Rose
Babylon Block The Way - Ray & The Breadwinners (Mick Sleeper Edit)
Beat Down Babylon - Omar Perry
We're Gonna Make It - Damian Marley
Richest Man In Babylon - Thievery Corporation
Dub Mirror - Mikus
Phase Anansi - DJ Spooky Vs. Twilight Circus
Version Galore - Love Trio featuring U Roy
Brighter Days - LJX
Medical Operation - The Upsetters

Another solid mix, this time concentrating on more modern sounds from all over the map with a deep dub vibe. Special thanks to Bass Culture fans Inyaki, Mikus, Twilight Circus, and especially the Bakery Studio's Al Breadwinner for providing me with some exclusive tracks for this episode.
Comments
"Had me at Jr. Gong but then you killed me when you closed with Medical Operation."
Posted by: William
"I really like discovering new music on your playlists. What a great mix."
Posted by: Wayne
"Another great selection with Sleeper at the controls. Nice one!"
Posted by: Cool Operator

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Bass Culture: Reggae and beyond. Tune into deep, dubwise vibes from all over the map. Classic roots reggae, super bad soul and funk, crucial Afrobeat – the musical compass points in all directions. Mick Sleeper has a big record collection, and he wants to share it with you. As Nietzsche once said, "Without music, life is an error."

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Mick Sleeper

Mick Sleeper has been a DJ and passionate fan of Jamaican music for almost 20 years. Since 1995, his radio shows and podcasts have been broadcast around the world. Maybe you know Mick from his popular Lee Perry web site or some of his other online endeavours. Blissfully unaware of pop music for the past decade, Mick operates in a musical vacuum where Lady Gaga doesn't exist, The Sonics still rock and King Tubby runs things. Enjoy the podcasts.