"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

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.

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“Deez Nuts” by Mark Drew

“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!

 

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

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

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PHOTOS: Art in the Dancehall LA launch

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.

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Art in the Dancehall at Subliminal Projects, Los Angeles

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.

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March 2013

Top 40 – Spring 2013

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

 

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

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Lionel Richie – Easy (Pass Out Refix)

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

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Smokey Robinson – Being With You (Surfin Remix)

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Kings Of Leon – Sex On Fire (Juicy Remix)

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Cher – Believe (Declaration Remix)

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Blondie – Heart Of Glass (93 Til Infinity 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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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 a series of limited edition tees.

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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 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.

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Conscious Mixtape Series Vol 1: Serious Times

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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”.

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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

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.

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