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— MILES DAVIS

Al Fingers is a DJ/producer based in London.

Chronixx – Beat & A Mic

News | 21st Jan 2012 | 0 Comments

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

News | 2nd Jan 2012 | 0 Comments

This Saturday 7th January sees London reggae crews Shimmy Shimmy, Tighten 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

News | 7th Dec 2011 | 0 Comments

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

News | 4th Dec 2011 | 0 Comments

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

News | 15th Nov 2011 | 4 Comments

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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January 2012

Patti Labelle

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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…

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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.

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Wallpaper – Everybody Loves The Sunshine

Graphics | 20th Jun 2010 | 0 Comments

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Wallpaper – Heart On Your Sleeve

Graphics | 12th Feb 2010 | 0 Comments

Download the Heart On Your Sleeve wallpaper.

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Wallpaper – Hot Lips

Graphics | 11th Feb 2008 | 0 Comments

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Wallpaper – Cradle To The Grave

Graphics | 25th Sep 2007 | 0 Comments

Download the Cradle To The Grave wallpaper.

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Smokey Robinson – Being With You (Surfin Remix)

Remixes | 2nd Jul 2011 | 1 Comment

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Katy Perry – California Gurls (Black And Yellow Refix)

Remixes | 4th Jun 2011 | 5 Comments

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Lionel Richie – Easy (Pass Out Refix)

Remixes | 25th May 2011 | 3 Comments

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Kings Of Leon – Sex On Fire (Juicy Remix)

Remixes | 11th May 2011 | 6 Comments

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

Remixes | 6th May 2010 | 0 Comments

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

Remixes | 6th May 2010 | 0 Comments

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Capleton – Medley (Pass Out Refix)

Remixes | 9th Mar 2010 | 1 Comment

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

Remixes | 7th Jan 2010 | 5 Comments

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

Remixes | 2nd Jan 2010 | 1 Comment

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

Remixes | 14th May 2009 | 3 Comments

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India Arie – Brown Skin (Rub A Dub Remix)

Remixes | 7th May 2009 | 0 Comments

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

Remixes | 2nd May 2009 | 2 Comments

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Blondie – Heart Of Glass (93 Til Infinity Remix)

Remixes | 16th Apr 2009 | 3 Comments

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

Remixes | 15th Apr 2009 | 1 Comment

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D’Angelo – Brown Sugar (83 Remix)

Remixes | 12th Apr 2009 | 1 Comment

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Greensleeves The First 10 Years

Mixtapes | 22nd Dec 2010 | 2 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 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

Mixtapes | 16th Oct 2007 | 0 Comments

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

Mixtapes | 25th Sep 2007 | 0 Comments

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

Megamixes | 23rd Dec 2008 | 0 Comments

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

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”.

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Duane Stephenson Megamix For VP Records

Megamixes | 28th Nov 2007 | 0 Comments

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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