"There are no wrong notes."

— MILES DAVIS

Al Fingers is a DJ/producer based in London.

Chronixx – Beat & A Mic

While in Jamaica recently I linked up with upcoming reggae artist Chronixx and his fellow Zinc Fence Crew members, Ricardo Lynch and Shady McGrady. Hailing from Vineyard Town, Kingston 3, nineteen-year-old Chronixx, real name Jamar McNaughton, is the son of veteran reggae artist Chronicle and is currently creating a buzz in Jamaica with tunes like “Start A Fyah” and “Behind Curtains“. It was an honour to be at Big Yard studio alongside Special Delivery Music while Chronixx recorded his current single “Beat & A Mic“. I couldn’t say no when they asked me to design the single’s cover art.

Buy “Beat & A Mic” on iTunes here.
Follow Chronixx & Special Delivery on Twitter: @iamchronixx @specialdmusic

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Champion Sound @ Silver Bullet, Finsbury Park

This Saturday 7th January sees London reggae crews Shimmy ShimmyTighten Up and Extra Classic get together for Champion Sound!, a 7-inch-only soundclash at Silver Bullet, London N4 (opp Finsbury Park station). Doors: 10pm til 3.30am. Check the facebook page for more info.

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Extra Classic 3

Friday 16th December is Extra Classic 3, a vinyl-only night of reggae, dancehall, soul and lovers rock selected by Disorda, Cool Hand Luke, Sash Kuttah and Al Fingers with Seanie T on the mic. Taking place at Babalou, St Matthew’s Church, Brixton Hill. 11pm til 5am. Check www.extraclassic.co.uk for full details.

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Dub Vendor Soho

Legendary reggae record shack Dub Vendor, who went exclusively online last September, have reopened in the basement of Black Market Records on D’Arblay St, Soho. I have spent many hours of my life in both shops and it seems weird that they’re now in the same building but I guess that’s a sign of the times. Big up Oxman and Papa Face for opening the new shop. In the words of Simon Music Temple: “It’s good to have real reggae back up west”.

For those who know and love Dub Vendor, here’s a photo of Ox and John just before the Clapham Junction shop closed its doors in September this year.

Photo: www.markreadphotography.com
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Yuri Suzuki’s Red Stripe Sound Sculpture

Gappy Ranks and Al Fingers demonstrate Yuri Suzuki‘s sound sculpture, built out of thousands of Red Stripe cans recycled from Notting Hill Carnival.

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October 2011

Halloween Charts 2011

  1. Settle Down
    MAVADO
    JA Productions
  2. One By One
    LAZA MORGAN feat MAVADO
    Elektra
  3. Delilah
    MAVADO
    Mansion Records
  4. There Will Be Tears
    FRANK OCEAN
    Self-released
  5. Real Badman
    VYBZ KARTEL
    TJ Records
  6. We All Try
    FRANK OCEAN
    Self-released
  7. I’m A Boss
    MEEK MILL feat RICK ROSS
    Maybach Music Group
  8. Only Man She Want
    POPCAAN
    Sounique Records
  9. Summer Time
    VYBZ KARTEL
    Adidjahiem Records/Adde Prod
  10. Ravin
    POPCAAN
    Adidjahiem Records/Adde Prod
  11. Novacane
    FRANK OCEAN
    Self-released
  12. Rasta Got Soul
    FANTAN MOJAH
    Warriors Musick
  13. Worl Boss
    VYBZ KARTEL
    Head Concussion Records
  14. American Wedding
    FRANK OCEAN
    Self-released
  15. Marry You
    BRUNO MARS
    Atlantic/Elektra
  16. Freaky Gyal Pt 2
    VYBZ KARTEL
    Head Concussion Records
  17. Final Destination
    MAVADO
    Chimney Records
  18. Miles Away
    GAPPY RANKS & KHAGO
    Special Delivery Music
  19. Imma Need Security
    MUNGA feat CHI CHING & SUPA HYPE
    Chimney Records
  20. Kill The Link
    CHASE CROSS
    ??
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Interview: Bob James

Who do Eric B & Rakim’s “Follow The Leader”, De La Soul’s “Keepin’ The Faith” and Ghostface’s “Daytona 500″ all have in common? Bob James, that’s who. The bearded break pianist, who might look like your grandfather, has been one of hip-hop’s most influential artists. Don’t be deceived by his quiet demeanor, Mr James is the bomb ‘ish. Introducing the man who made Run DMC’s “Peter Piper”, Main Source’s “Live At The BBQ” and Onyx’s “Throw Ya Gunz” possible…

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Interview: Lukie D

Lukie D, the R Kelly of dancehall, talks to Al Fingers about his early days, Air Supply cover versions, and getting kuff inna di dance.

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Smokey Robinson – Being With You (Surfin Remix)

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Katy Perry – California Gurls (Black And Yellow Refix)

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Lionel Richie – Easy (Pass Out Refix)

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Kings Of Leon – Sex On Fire (Juicy Remix)

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Sizzla & Morgan Heritage – All I Want (Diseases Remix)

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Mavado & Wailing Souls – Wa Dem A Do (Fire House Rock Remix)

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Capleton – Medley (Pass Out Refix)

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Bob Marley – No Woman No Cry (Love Is A Losing Game Remix)

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Erykah Badu – On & On (Go-Go Club Remix)

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Carl Douglas & Chris Isaak – Kung Fu Fighting (Wicked Game Remix)

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India Arie – Brown Skin (Rub A Dub Remix)

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Mylo & T2 feat Jodie – Heartbroken (Drop The Pressure Remix)

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Blondie – Heart Of Glass (93 Til Infinity Remix)

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Marvin Gaye – What’s Going On (Truth & Rights Remix)

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D’Angelo – Brown Sugar (83 Remix)

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Greensleeves The First 10 Years

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GREENSLEEVES THE FIRST 10 YEARS is a 56 track mixtape produced by Al Fingers for Stüssy Deluxe, showcasing tunes from the first decade (1977–87) of UK reggae label, Greensleeves Records. It was released alongside the book, “Greensleeves The First 100 Covers“, and features new Al Fingers mashups using Greensleeves acapellas over classic early dancehall riddims.

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Combination Mixtape Series Vol 1: Zakee Shariff – Stardust

COMBINATION MIXTAPE SERIES VOL 1: ZAKEE SHARIFF – STARDUST

A mix produced to sit alongside London-based artist/designer Zakee Shariff‘s “Stardust” collection of clothes and accessories, inspired by a line from Joni Mitchell’s song “Woodstock”: We are stardust, we are golden, and we’ve got to get ourselves back to the garden. Although Mitchell was unable to attend Woodstock, David Crosby said that with this song she had “captured the feeling and importance of the Woodstock festival better than anyone who had been there”. This mix is centered around this classic tune,, featuring seven versions of it, as well as music from Brian Eno, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, Jill Scott, Heatwave, Minnie Riperton, John Lennon, and the Khalsa String Band, and poetic interludes courtesy of Rumi and James Wright.

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Conscious Mixtape Series Vol 1: Serious Times

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SERIOUS TIMES, the first installment in Al Fingers’ CONSCIOUS MIXTAPE SERIES, is a mixtape compiled in reaction to the tragedy of 9/11 and the subsequent illegal war waged on Iraq by George Bush and Tony Blair. Named after the stunning debut single from Windel Beneto Edward aka Gyptian, the mix features a variety of antiwar songs, by artists such as Barrington Levy, Bob Dylan, Turbulence, Luciano, and Sinead O’Connor. It also features the acclaimed Truth & Rights remix of Marvin’s Gaye’s classic antiwar tune, “What’s Going On”.

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Nylon Riddim Megamix For VP Records

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Megamix produced for VP Records – Shane Brown’s “Nylon” riddim on his Juke Boxx label, featuring Busy Signal’s “Trading Places”, Richie Spice’s “Serious Woman”, Peter Morgan’s “In Love With Ya”, Etana’s “Loose Talking”, Queen Ifrica’s “Dem Nah Learn”, and Tarrus Riley’s “Start A New”.

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Silent River Riddim Megamix For VP Records

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Megamix for VP Records: Shane Brown’s Silent River riddim, featuring Demarco’s “God Nah Sleep”, Busy Signal’s “Money Wi Sey”, Mavado’s “Dem A Pree”, Bounty Killer’s “Corrupt” and Assassin’s “Inna Mi Room”.

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Duane Stephenson Megamix For VP Records

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Duane Stephenson megamix produced  for VP Records to promote Duane’s debut solo album, “From August Town”, a Dean Fraser production that featured one of 2007′s outstanding reggae tracks, “August Town”. Former lead singer of To-Isis, Stephenson is a talented singer/songwriter with writing credits for artists such as Jah Cure and Tarrus Riley.

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