July 2009

Greetings Massive! Itís been a while, so thereís plenty news & new releases to report:

  • - MIDNITE & RASTAR RECORDS RELEASE 2 NEW ALBUMS! Midnite’s Vaughn Benjamin has produced two innovative albums featuring strong musicianship and guest vocals by Ancient King : "To Mene" and "Ina Now" (Coming real soon!). Also new from Rastar is a new various artist compilation featuring Midnite and some of JAís finest ñ Defender of the Faith. ONLY $15 INCLUDING SHIPPING. .
  • - NEW PGM MIXTAPE "Down in the Ghetto" Project Groundation ñ the Oakland company known for itís fiery mixtapes ñ has just released an all-original, fully-barcoded release featuring some of the finest voices in contemporary conscious reggae. Highly recommended.
  • - GHETTO ROOTS DOUBLE RIDDIM EP RELEASED "SunTzu & Khaki" Two hard-hitting dancehall riddims ñ the Sun Tzu and Khaki ñ are ridden by four outstanding up-and-coming artists: Jah Dan, Ambassador Junior Lion, Ras Attitude and Sheneece. Highly recommended and only $12.
    OTHER NEW RELEASES TO THE VI ROOTS STORE:
  • -Finally Captured Live by Inner Visions
  • Specialist Riddim by Various Artists(Tru Vibes Muzik).  

    - I GRADE RECORDS TO RELEASE VARIOUS ARTISTS COMPILATION IN AUGUST 2009! : I Grade’s first various artist release since 2002’s acclaimed Weep Not will feature an all-star lineup of some of the most important voices in reggae today.  From the VI are Midnite, Pressure, Sabbattical Ahdah, Niyorah, Batch & Danny I; From Jamaica are Warrior King, Lutan Fyah, Duane Stephenson, Norrisman & Messenjah Selah; From Sweden by way of Ethiopia: The Nazarenes; From Guyana: Jah Dan & Arkaingelle; and from Trinidad: I Sasha.  This highly anticipated release features four cutting edge live roots riddims  - all with majestic live horns - produced by the Zion I Kings production collective (Zion High, I Grade & Lustre Kings).  Look out for sound samples coming soon.

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