A few cool things that I want to share with you. First, I have been watching The UB40 Story of Reggae DVD from 1999. There is a great scene where they intersperse footage from their version of “Crying Over You” with footage from Ken Boothe singing it in Jamaica at their Oracabessa studio. It made such an impact on me that I immediately wanted to play the original Ken Boothe song for you. Then I decided to just pull the audio from the DVD and play that segment for you back to back.

Second, one of my best listeners, Lynda, sent me the original R&B instrumental, “Party Time,” by Ramsey Lewis. It definitely makes you want to get up and move. It will also remind you where Dave Barker & Ansel Collins got their inspiration for “Double Barrel.”

Third, I am crazy for “Time To Shine” by Laden, a young Jamaican who is singing and rapping about reality, something we rarely hear about anymore on radio in the United States. It’s all about bragging and spending money when the reality for most people–even singers and DJs in Jamaica–is that they don’t have a lot of extra money to throw away. The video is very good so do a Google search and watch it. This song is so original and unique, yet it will make an instant impression. Let me know what you think of it.

Ken Boothe – Crying Over You
Excerpt from The UB40 Story of Reggae DVD
Laden – Time To Shine
Ramsey Lewis – Party Time
Dave Barker & Ansel Collins – Double Barrel
Ansel Collins – Nuclear Weapon
Monty Alexander & Ernest Ranglin – Double Barrel

Tonight’s show is inspired by a Dutch listener named Gijs. He suggested a version excursion on the “Soul Rebel” rhythm. Since I’m so busy these days, I welcome your creative suggestions. E-mail me with your ideas or leave a voice mail.

Wailers – Soul Rebel
Wailers – Soul Rebel Version 4
Jacob Miller – I’m a Natty
Bunny Wailer – Soul Rebel
Carlene Davis – Soul Rebel
Lee “Scratch” Perry – Soul Rebel
Lee “Scratch” Perry – Denise the Bitch
Queen Omega – Hyprocrites and Parasites
Sanchez – Rude Boy
Fiona – Together
Freddie McGregor – Weh Dem Tek Wi Fah

Finally, a Sunday morning and some time to myself to put together a show and record at the Golden Touch studio. Lots of short rhythm updates. 430 subscribers! Thank you!

Jacob Miller – Love Is a Message
Jacob Miller & the Sound Dimension – Love Is a Message Part II
Jah Mali – Conscious Lover
Daville – I’ll Be Your Best Friend
Heptones – Pure Sorrow
Chuck Fender – Gash Dem
Fantan Mojah – Jah Time
Tarrus Riley – It’s Better This Way
Peter Tosh – African
Bushman, Gramps Morgan, Beres Hammond, Tony Rebel, Queen Ifrica, Louie Culture, Marcia Griffiths, Buju banton – African
Derrick Parker – Cool It Off
Flourgon & Daddy Lizzard – Jump and Shock Out
Chaka Demus – Ital Man
Cocoa Tea & Buccaneer – Too Much Gun Lyrics

Happy Valentine’s Day! This isn’t the typical set of tunes a DJ might play on the night before Valentine’s, but I figure not everyone has the perfect Valentine’s year after year. Sometimes you’re with that special someone and sometimes you’re not exactly where you want to be. I hope some of these songs will strike a chord with your heart.

Tippa Irie – Hello Darling
Leroy Sibbles & Junior – Break Up To Make Up
Break Up To Make Up Part 2
Sandra Cross & Slim Linton – Break Up To Make Up
Mad Professor – Dub Up To Rub Up
Vivian Jones – Let’s Do Some Loving
Blackstones – Tantalising
Richie Davis – It Reminds Me
LUST – Just As I Am
Terry Linen – Better Man
Courtney John – Miss You
Beres Hammond – Love You Like That

One of my latest creative projects is an 80 minute CD mix I call Gunman Lyrics. And since you’ve been waiting patiently for so long, I’m going to give it to you without interruption. Just like a violent movie, a prime time TV drama, or a gangsta rap song, this comes with a parental advisory warning. Please keep this particular show away from small children. This is for adults only. 80 minutes, 44 songs.

Terry Ganzie – Welcome the Outlaw
Bounty Killer – Copper Shot
Buju Banton – Murderer
Pinchers – Bloodstain
Mega Banton – Gun Down
Buju Banton – Boom Bye Bye
Shabba Ranks – Shine & Criss
Cobra – Find & Kill
Merciless – Lend Out Mi Mercy
Terror Fabulous – Gun Jezebel
Cobra – Gundelero
Pinchers – Bandelero
Cocoa Tea & Buccaneer – Too Much Gun Lyrics
Bounty Killer – Statement
Bounty Killer – Spy Fi Die
Terror Fabulous – Old Dog
Bounty Killer – Lodge
Cutty Ranks – Gunman Lyrics
Captain Barkey – Gun
Shabba Ranks – Gun Pon Me
Pinchers – Bigger Gun
Cutty Ranks – The Bomber
Ninja Man – My Weapon
Pinchers – No Care Less
Bounty Killer – Action Speak Louder Than Words
Cobra – Price of Gun
Commander Shad – Trailer Load a Gun
Junior Cat – Trailer Load a Gun
Pinchers – Send Another One Come
Tappa Zukie – My Gun
Michael Rose – Every Day a Gun
Doctor Alimentado – Gimme My Gun
Michael Prophet – Gunman
Bounty Killer – Not Another Word
Original African – Size Gun
Pan Head – No Apology
Beenie Man – Mobster
Cutty Ranks – Hand Grenade
General Degree – Gun Butt
Bounty Killer – Dead This Time
Bounty Killer – New Gun
Bounty Killer – Miss Ivy Last Son
Tiger – Gun Talk
Cobra – Yush