#16 completes the series with the last of three parts. These mothers tributes are from 2004-2007. Post show correction: When I recorded the show, I said that Lady Saw’s song, “Dedicated to Mama” is from her brand new CD, Strip Tease. The Strip Tease CD is actually from 2004. I guess I was thinking of her new CD, Walk Out, which can be heard on #12.

Playlist:
Anthony Cruz – Mama’s Blessing
Tristan Palmer – Mama
Brian & Tony Gold & Iceman – Mother for Life
Fitzie Niceness – Oh Mamma
Mikey Spice – Dance with My Mother
Queen Omega – Mama
Warrior King & DYCR – Oh Mama
Labanchulah – Mama
Alpheus – Mother Dearest
Alpheus – Mother and Father
Capleton – Love Mama
Sizzla – Thank You Mama
Turbulence – Mama
Gyptian – Mama
Lady Saw – Dedicated to Mama

Even though the official Mother’s Day is over, I don’t see any reason why we can’t continue to honor our moms. So here is the second in a three part tribute. Make sure your mom hears this show.

Playlist:
Luciano – Mama
Utan Green – Thanks to Mama
Jah Mason – Hard Mama Work
Roaring Lion – Mama and Papa Works
Buju Banton – Single Parent
Merciless – Mama Cooking
Morgan Heritage – Mama and Papa
Prince Malachi – Mamma Don’t Fret
ARP – Song for Mama
Santana – Mama
Roger Robin – Mother
Don Campbell – Mother
Chukki Starr – Mama
Rayvon – Mommy Dearest
Terry Linen & Anthony Red Rose – Thank You Mama
Alpha Rowen – Mamma
Buju Banton – Mama Rule

Thanks to the singer Alpheus for planting the seed for a Mother’s Day special. It turned out to be a three part series because reggae artists have recorded so many great tribute songs to their own mothers, it’s hard not to play them all. Call (617) 297-2557 to record a dedication to your mom.

Playlist:
Wailers – Where Is My Mother
Ethipians – Mother’s Tender Care
U Roy – Love I Tender
Nicky Thomas – Mama’s Song
Upsetters – Mama I Love You
Errol Dunkley – Letter to Mommy and Daddy
Little John – I Love My Mommy
Echo Minott – My Mommy
Half Pint – Mama
Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers – Mama
Pan Head, Mikey Melody – Mother Si Me Mother
Ninja Man – My Mother
Garnet Silk – Mama

I was planning on presenting the “Oh Carolina” rhythm, but I just didn’t feel comfortable behind the Golden Touch studio microphone. Something wasn’t right and I wasn’t feeling any vibes. So I completely threw out that playlist and selected some new British lovers rock tunes and some stuff recorded over the last few years. The music eased me back into my comfort zone and it was all good. Thanks to Michael L of Boston’s Vibe 105.3 for the new single “Call on Me” by Sophie and Toneo. Thanks to Tony English for the Peter Hunnigale and Peter Spence pre-releases. Thanks to Chris Wilson for loan of the compressor and reverb units.

Playlist:
Sophie & Toneo – Call on Me
Daville – This Time I Promise
Sugar Minott – Right on Time
Jack Radics – Classic Encounter
Peter Hunnigale – The Greatest
Peter Spence – Without Your Love
Janet Lee Davis – Stick with You
Don Campbell – Only Sixteen
Heptones – Only Sixteen