1. A MASSIVE CROP OF NEW VI REGGAE RELEASES. April and May have been excellent months for VI Reggae. No less than 7 massive albums have been released:. 

• Ten Strings by Tuff Lion I Grade Records has collaborated with guitar maestro, Tuff Lion, on this classic instrumental release. The concept for this unique album was developed by Tuff Lion and I Grade producer Tippy I during their years of working together in the studio and on the road.  The vision is to allow the lead guitar the opportunity to. Only $14.00 (including shipping for US orders)
• Live 94117 by Midnite St. Croix-based roots reggae giants, Midnite, have released their first official live album: “Midnite Live 94117”. After nearly 2 decades of live shows, the band is setting out to release a series of live albums. The 94417 is the San Francisco zip code where the album was recorded in 10/07
• Face Riddim by Various Artists Junior P has produced this strong one-riddim compilation featuring some excellent new artists.
• Ganja Breed by Chai. Strong new talent out of St. Croix.
• The Time is Now by Lionheart Sounds (mixtapes). Hosted by Messenjah Selah ñ some excellent new tunes from this up-and-coming artists.
• Dem Nah Know Royalty by Sabbattical Ahdah (mixtape). Mixed by Royal Majestic Sounds ñ top notch mixed CD.
• United Staes of Africa by Xkaliba. Conscious Riddims Records released this collection of X-Kalibaís singles over the past couple of years.
• Back To Africa by Harry Mo. Excellent roots album from this Crucian-Dominican artist who is a member of the Red I Band.
• Island Heat Vol. 3 by Various Artists. ñ by Various Artists. LP Records continues the tradition of reggae/hip hop/R&B collaborations with new and established VI artists.

  2. I GRADE FAMILY TOUR 08

• Niyorah, Abja, Mada Nile, Danny I, Tuff Lion and the Red I Band will be touring the East coast from Sept 19 ñ Oct 6 and on the West coast in early November. Tune in for tour dates posted on the ìTourî section of the website soon.

  3.BRAND NEW I GRADE T-SHIRTS!:

• Check out the BRAND NEW I Grade t-shirts, exclusively designed by Prodigal Sunz & Dawtas.

  4. UPDATES TO VIROOTS.COM:

• New I GRADE RADIO PODCAST I Grade Radio (FINALLY) returns with an excellent mix from guest selector Ninjah P. Look out for the return of Aba Shaka soon.
  
• New ARTIST OF THE MONTH inna-view with X-Kaliba
• New I GRADE RADIO PODCAST I Grade Radio (FINALLY) returns with an excellent mix from guest selector Ninjah P. Look out for the return of Aba Shaka soon.
  
• New ARTIST OF THE MONTH inna-view with X-Kaliba
  
• New Tour Info
  
• New Charts
  

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