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Everything Green is a riddim that was created by Artiist/Producer Ricky Tenn aka Montana Green. This is a riddim that you have probably not heard before as it was produced by Ricky Tenn and had limited distribution. Still, top shelf artists are featured and it has a great sound.

As I was spinning the original seven inch releases, I started searching the collection for the Gregory & Ricky combination single that Ricky Tenn released on his Tenn Star record label. I found it along with an old interview with Ricky. Ricky Tenn was a close friend of Gregory Isaacs, so we discuss that connection and share a few stories (that I can tell) of Ricky Tenn.

“Everything Green” Riddim

Daweh Congo – Strong – Sa Dos 7” 2002

Junior Reid – Misidentification

Josey Wales – Thug Life

Everything Green Version

Pinchers – Somebody Like Me

Montana Green – (aka Ricky Tenn) –Top A Top

George Nooks – The Lord

Gregory Isaacs & Ricky Tenn - Jimmy John - Tenn Star Records

Interview Ricky Tenn- WRUW Radio 22 Dec, 2000

This podcast features James Bond's association with the island of Jamaica. Jamaica is exotic, remote, and mysterious and that how it fits so well for Ian Fleming's novels. Fleming lived in Jamaica at Goldeneye and loved the island's culture, people, flora and fauna and much more. James Bond and Jamaica have had strong connections for over 50 years.

This podcast focuses on that connection with discussions by Don Topping (Radio announcer and actor in To Live and let Die) and with Keith Lyn (Lead singer for Byron Lee and The Dragaonaires, also featured in Dr. No). We also supply numerous tunes from Dr. No and James Bond music with an Island flavor.

Enjoy and please supply us with comments & feedback!

Selections:

James Bond theme - John Barry Orchestra

Skatalites - James Bond -

Keith Lyn Interview

Jump Up - Eric Rodgers

James bond Theme - Rolad Alphonso

Don Topping Interview

Mango Tree - Eric Rodgers

James Bond Girl - The Cimarons

This episode features Carlton Barrett, Slim Smith, Nitty Gritty, King Tubby & Freddie McKay. Be sure not to miss the Carlton Barrett and King Tubby features, those are the best!

This is a rebroadcast from a 1994 radio program that we compiled on artists in jamaican music that had passed away. We have a total of 52 that we featured in a magazine called The Reggae Directory and most of them are featured here in audio form.

Thanks for all of your support so far, we appreciate all comments on the Podomatic site and be sure to "like" us, subscribe and press some of those button! If you are on I-Tunes, we are also available there at "JamaicaWay."

More to come, so be on the lookout!

Featured:

Carlton Barrett

Slim Smith

Nitty Gritty

King Tubby

Freddie McKay

This is the third and final episode of the Barry G specials. Barry G played an instrumental role in the explosion of Yellowman in 1982 after the Tastee Talent Show victory by Yellowman (Beenie Man took second place in 1982). We feature a 1983 interview with Winston Foster (Yellowman) where he discusses Barry G and then talk with Barry G about King Yellowman's rise to fame. Next is a JBC studio visit with Shabba Ranks, then more radio clips, a discussion on the Royal Philharmonic John Holt show where Barry G was an MC. Miguel Lorne is then interviewed by Barry G about the Bob Marley estate in 1989. *Many thanks to Barry G for his assistance in this Podcast, to Yellowman who we spoke with so many years ago, to David Rodigan, the great Mikey Dread, Don Topping, the A&P Crew from Ohio, and everyone else who has assisted in the creation of this podcast.

Segments:

Yellowman Interview (1983)

Barry G Interview (2006)

Yellowman at Reggae Sunsplash (5 August 1982,Jarrett Park Montego Bay)

Barry G Interviews Shabba Ranks on JBC radio

John Holt, Time, with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Barry G interviews Miguel Lorne on the Bob Marley Estate, 1989

Barry G Interview Continued...

Barry G is the "Boogeyman" down in JA. Barry G is also Barrington Seymour Gordon a sophisticated Jamaican radio announcer since 1975. He has worked at JBC, RJR, Power 106, Hot 102, KLAS, and nows hosts an afternoon slot at Mello Fm 88.5 Barry G is also known for his work with Yellowman in the early 1980s, which helped to boost Yellowman into the international market. This podcast features Barry G's work with England's David Rodigan as well as Barry G's own sound system - Wha Dat Sound. Barry and Rodigan had radio clashes during the period 1983-1989 in JA and performed a series of shows throughout Jamaica. Years later they hosted a huge show in New York City. These "radio clashes" (as Ricky Trooper would call them) were a phenomenon. We hipe that this podcast captures a fraction of that excitement and as a result you may get hooked!

Calling all ReggaeMusicLovinPeople!

This is a 1990 recording of Barry G on RJR Radio. Barry G talks about Sunslpash 1990, plays Dennis Brown tracks, and takes calls from listeners throughout the whole of Jamaica. It was a hot afternoon with an electrical storm. You can hear the electrical interference over the radio waves during the show. So, sit back and imagine that you are listening to YOUR radio in Jamaica in the year 1990 and enjoying the Boogeyman!

**Soon come - A Barry G special with interviews, Wha Dat sound selections, and radio clashes between Barry and Rodigan! That will be the next program that we feature... this is to just warm you up!

As promised a podcast committed to 1980's Dancehall. Many of the tunes are accompanied by artiste interviews, most of which were recorded in the 1980's. A couple are a bit poor in quality, but that much more precious. This is one of my favorite periods of Jamaican music and we hope you enjoy it! *There's more where this came from!

Jamaica Way - 80s Dancehall

1. Tiger - Puppy Love - 7"

2. Eek A Mouse – Assassinator – Heartbeat - 1984

3. David Rodigan Vs. Barry G – Live – NYC – 1985

4. Peter Metro – DJ of the Year – Witty’s – 1985

5. Yellowman & Home T 4 – Mr Consular – S & R – 1985

6. Beenie Man & Hurricane Hutchie – Put Back The Music – Qualified – 1988

7. Half Pint – Cost of Living – RA

8. Little John & Josey Wales – Dance & Studio – Powerhouse – 1986?

9. Lord Sassafrass – Raiding Party – 1982?

10. General Trees – Mash Mouth Bus – Kangal 7” - 1987

11. Josey Wales & Little John - Dance & Studio 7"

Winston Riley very recently passed away. He is one of the best in Jamaican musical history: A producer, singer, record shop and record label owner. Riley's Techniques record label produced rich, quality sound for decades. Over the years, we have collected Techniques music and this podcast features only 7" singles straight from Kingston, Jamaica on the Techniques record label. We feature more unusual recordings this go-round, so take time to enjoy these tracks as there are some great releases from a Jamaican hit-maker that must be remembered. Got that?

Track Listing:

(All tracks on the "Techniques" record label unless otherwise noted)

Anthony Malvo & Tiger - Coime Back To Me'

Max Romeo - Evening News

The Techniques and lady G - Samfie Lover

Ansil Collin - Far East Special- Riley Inc label

Tiger and Gregory Isaacs - She Give Me Hic-Up

Carl Dawkins - Satisfaction

Flourgon - One Foot Skank

Red Dragon - Agony

Papa San and Lady G - Legal Rights

Admiral Tibet - Terrorist

Slim Smith - My Conversation

Jimmy Riley - Prophesy

Johnny P - Don't Watch Me

Buju Banton, E. Wilson, M Christie - Do Dem Something

More Dancehall mixes. This episode includes Warning, 100 Watt, Ginseng and the Gully Slime Riddims. These are original mixes of these retro riddims. Plenty of artists featured on each riddim lasting approximately one hour in time.

We're piecing together a range of shows including spoken word, Dancehall riddims, artist features, subject focus, etc. Ultimately the goal is to cover a variety of areas to see what gets the best reception, so let us know what you like! Also forward your favorite JA Way show to a friend so they can listen.

It's worth what you pay for it!

Riddims:

Warning

100 Watt

Ginseng

Gully Slime

Once again Dancehall Reggae is surging internationally. Classique Reggae, Ska, and Rocksteady hold their position with great substance, but Dancehall is in huge demand. I say give the people what they want!

In response, here is a mix of Dancehall Reggae riddims for your musical pleasure.

Jamaica Way Dancehall Mix:

Double Joint

Look Gal

Long Time Ago

Bandalero