Al Fingers | Remixes, refixes, mash-ups, mixtapes, charts & interviews

"Music is life."

— BERES HAMMOND

Al Fingers is a DJ/producer based in London.

Clarks in Jamaica Picture Disc: Greensleeves Records for Record Store Day 2013

News | 3rd Mar 2013 | 0 Comments

For this year’s Record Store Day (20/04/13), and to celebrate the publication of the Clarks in Jamaica book, Greensleeves Records are releasing a ten-inch picture disc in the shape of a desert boot, featuring a Clarks-themed tune on either side: Little John’s Clarks anthem “Clarks Booty” (1985) b/w Errol Scorcher’s “Put On Me Clarks” (1980). The picture used for the disc, shot for the book by the master Pete Canning, is of the Jamaica Black desert boot, first released by Clarks North America in 2007.

This will be a limited pressing, so if you see it, grab it. The disc will also be included in one of fifty Clarks in Jamaica box sets, available soon.

“Deez Nuts” by Mark Drew

News | 1st Mar 2013 | 0 Comments

“Deez Nuts” is an exhibition of paintings by Toyko-based, Australian-born artist Mark Drew, pairing illustrations from Charles M Schulz’s Charlie Brown Peanuts comics with hip-hop lyrics from artists including Wu-Tang Clan, Nas and NWA. The works were originally published in a zine of the same name, before being exhibited last month at China Heights, a Sydney gallery co-founded by the artist. So dope!

Extra Classic #9, East Village, 08/03/13

News | 26th Feb 2013 | 0 Comments

FRIDAY 8th MARCH 2013 > Disorda, Al Fingers and micman Seanie T – AKA Extra Classic – will be spinning a vinyl-only selection of reggae, dancehall and boogie upstairs at East Village, Shoreditch. £4 advance tickets available via Ticketweb.

FRIDAY 8th MARCH 2013, 9pm til 3.30am
East Village, 89 Great Eastern St, London, EC2A 3HX

PHOTOS: Art in the Dancehall LA launch

News | 26th Feb 2013 | 0 Comments

A few photos from the LA launch of Art in the Dancehall at Subliminal Projects earlier this month. Thanks to Erica, Shepard, Dan and the rest of the Subliminal family for making the show possible, to local soundman Tom Chasteen (Dub Club) and special guests My Lord Sound for the wicked tunes, and to everyone who made it down to the gallery for what was a very special night.

Art in the Dancehall at Subliminal Projects, Los Angeles

News | 21st Jan 2013 | 0 Comments

Art in the Dancehall is moving to Subliminal Projects, Los Angeles, where it will be exhibited from February 2 to March 2. An edition of 100 Tony McDermott screen prints has been produced for the show, featuring the original black and white cover illustration of the Yardcore Collective single, “Can’t Stop The Dance” (Greensleeves Records, 1994).

Measuring 18 x 24 inches, these prints will be available for the duration of the show at a special price of £40/$65+P&P. Visit the Subliminal site to get hold of one, or email .

The launch party is open to all.

News Archive »

March 2013

Top 40 – Spring 2013

Somewhere
CHRONIXX
DZL Records
Diamonds (J-Vibe Reggae Remix)
RIHANNA
N/A
Odd Ras
CHRONIXX
Digital Vibez Entertainment
Get Free
MAJOR LAZER feat. AMBER
Mad Decent
Weed Smokers
VYBZ KARTEL
Head Concussion
Started From The Bottom
DRAKE
Cash Money Records
Wine and Kotch
CHARLY BLACK & J CAPRI
Head Concussion
Loveeeeeee Song
RIHANNA feat. FUTURE
Def Jam
Sunset
THE XX
Young Turks
Pour It Up
RIHANNA
Def Jam
Most I
CHRONIXX
Don Corleon
Mirrors
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
RCA Records
Beat & A Mic
CHRONIXX
Special Delivery
UFO Medz
VYBZ KARTEL
Teetimus Muzic
Diamonds
RIHANNA
Def Jam
No Love Allowed
RIHANNA
Def Jam
Psycho
TOMMY LEE
UIM Records
Don’t You Worry Child
SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA feat. JOHN MARTYN
Polydor
One Of Those Nights
JUICY J feat. THE WEEKND
Taylor Gang/Columbia
Save The Music
EXCO LEVI
Vikings Productions
Behind Curtain
CRONIXX
Zinc Fence Records
Ain’t No Giving In
CHRONIXX
Chimney Records
Moonstruck
TWO INCH PUNCH
PMR Records
Caribbean Girls
MAVADO
JA Productions
Wiseman
FRANK OCEAN
Self-released
No Capitalist
KABAKA PYRAMID
Chimney Records
Dem Nuh Bad
TOMMY LEE
Good Good Productions
My Confession
DEMARCO
Head Concussion
We Don’t
GAPPY RANKS
N/A
More Money
I-OCTANE
JA Productions
Spectrum (Say My Name) (Calvin Harris Remix)
FLORENCE & THE MACHINE
Island
In My Arms
BERES HAMMOND
VP
Kingston Be Wise
PROTOJE
Don Corleon
Lyrical Bomber
TOMMY LEE
Head Concussion
Gal A Gimme Bun
I-OCTANE
Seanizzle Records/Troyton Music
Sweet Nothing
CALVIN HARRIS feat. FLORENCE WELCH
Columbia
Cheater’s Prayer
CHRIS MARTIN
CR203/Cheeny Big Son Prod
News For You
ERIC BENET
Jordan House Records
Differentology
BUNJI GARLIN
Sheriff Music
Kush Morning
BOBBY HUSTLE
Dynasty/Twelve 9

Charts Archive »

May 2013

Charlie Christian

Artist Of The Month Archive »

Interview: Bob James

Interviews | 23rd Jul 2010 | 0 Comments

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…

Read the interview

Interview: Lukie D

Interviews | 5th Jul 2010 | 0 Comments

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.

Read The Interview

Interviews Archive »

Album Cover Wallpaper – Sunshine

Graphics | 20th Jun 2010 | 0 Comments

Download the Everybody Loves The Sunshine wallpaper

Album Cover Wallpaper – Heart

Graphics | 12th Feb 2010 | 0 Comments

Download the Heart On Your Sleeve wallpaper.

Album Cover Wallpaper – Lips

Graphics | 11th Feb 2008 | 0 Comments

Download the Hot Lips wallpaper.

Album Cover Wallpaper – Cradle To The Grave

Graphics | 25th Sep 2007 | 0 Comments

Download the Cradle To The Grave wallpaper.

Graphics Archive »

Richie Spice – Earth A Run Red (Waiting In Vain Remix)

Remixes | 2nd Dec 2011 | 7 Comments

Lionel Richie – Easy (Pass Out Refix)

Remixes | 25th Nov 2011 | 4 Comments

Marvin Gaye – Let’s Get It On (Waiting In Vain Remix)

Remixes | 4th Oct 2011 | 0 Comments

Smokey Robinson – Being With You (Surfin Remix)

Remixes | 2nd Jul 2011 | 2 Comments

Kings Of Leon – Sex On Fire (Juicy Remix)

Remixes | 11th May 2011 | 6 Comments

Cher – Believe (Declaration Remix)

Remixes | 2nd May 2011 | 0 Comments

Blondie – Heart Of Glass (93 Til Infinity Remix)

Remixes | 16th Apr 2011 | 3 Comments

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

Remixes | 6th May 2010 | 0 Comments

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

Remixes | 6th May 2010 | 0 Comments

Capleton – Medley (Pass Out Refix)

Remixes | 9th Mar 2010 | 1 Comment

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

Remixes | 7th Jan 2010 | 6 Comments

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

Remixes | 2nd Jan 2010 | 1 Comment

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

Remixes | 14th May 2009 | 4 Comments

India Arie – Brown Skin (Rub A Dub Remix)

Remixes | 7th May 2009 | 0 Comments

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

Remixes | 2nd May 2009 | 2 Comments

Remixes Archive »

Greensleeves The First 10 Years

Mixtapes | 22nd Dec 2010 | 22 Comments

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 a series of limited edition tees.

Combination Mixtape Series Vol 1: Zakee Shariff – Stardust

Mixtapes | 16th Oct 2007 | 1 Comment

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 tune, featuring various versions of it sung by Mitchell at different times, as well as music from Brian Eno, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, Jill Scott, Heatwave, Minnie Riperton, John Lennon, and the Khalsa String Band, and poetry from Rumi and James Wright.

Conscious Mixtape Series Vol 1: Serious Times

Mixtapes | 25th Sep 2007 | 2 Comments

SERIOUS TIMES was compiled in reaction to the tragedy of 9/11 and the subsequent illegal war waged on Iraq by George Bush and Tony Blair. Taking its name from Gyptian’s debut single, the mix features antiwar songs by artists such as Barrington Levy, Bob Dylan, Turbulence, Luciano and Sinead O’Connor, as well as the Truth & Rights remix of Marvin’s Gaye’s classic antiwar tune, “What’s Going On”.

Mixtapes Archive »

Silent River Riddim Megamix For VP Records

Megamixes | 23rd Dec 2008 | 0 Comments

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”.

Duane Stephenson Megamix

Megamixes | 28th Nov 2007 | 0 Comments

DUANE STEPHENSON “FROM AUGUST TOWN”

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, the sublime “August Town”, voiced over a remake of Bob Marley’s “Jah Live” rhythm. Former lead singer of To-Isis, Stephenson is a talented singer/songwriter with writing credits for artists including Jah Cure and Tarrus Riley.

Megamixes Archive »