Episode 6 of Dread at the Controls was sent to us shortly before Mikey’s passing, and unfortunately we don’t have a tracklisting to present for you. Still, you’ll recognize several of his selections, and it stands as one damn fine hour+ of roots reggae music. This episode is arguably one of the last things he produced, and we’re eternally grateful to have known the man and experienced first hand his immeasurable passion for life, music, and especially his roots.

Included below the download is a large zip file containing all six episodes of Dread at the Controls. Please, spread it around via bittorrent. Burn them to CD. Crank them in your backyard. Enjoy them with fine wine or fine herbs. Most importantly, remember that Mikey’s own music lives on at www.mikeydread.com, and his extensive catalog is still available for purchase.

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This was the 2nd to last podcast Mikey recorded for our network before his untimely passing in March 2008. His energy, his music, and his enthusiasm are still deeply missed.

Mikey’s 6th & final un-aired episode will be posting on October 18th, 2010 – Jamaica’s National Heroes Day.

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EPISODE 5: DJ STYLE

Showcasing some of the prominent Jamaican DJ’s of the 1970’s.

In the USA, the DJ is called “The Selector.”

In Jamaica the DJ (man or woman) who works the microphone at a party, or dance, or studio recording is called the DJ. But in Jamaica the man or woman who PLAYS the music is called “The Selector.”

In the UK, the DJ on the record and sound system is called a “Toaster!!”

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Mikey Dread & his music live on at http://www.mikeydread.com

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A Various Artists Compilation featuring Reggae stars like: Roland Alphonso, Sugar Minott, Frankie Paul, Earl 16 and Derrick Barnett plus many more!

If you enjoyed this episode, go ahead and burn it to a CD and share it with a friend. And support the awesome roots-reggae artists you heard on the show.

Playlist: Dread At The Controls #4: Heartbreaker

Welcome to another episode of Dread at the Controls. The # of listeners is on the rise, and I can tell you’re all spreading the word. keep it up! Burn this episode to a CD and pass it around, share the website address, anything you like.

Thanks for listening, and keep the roots reggae alive!

From Mikey Dread’s studio and straight to your ears, it’s another hour long episode of roots reggae goodness, right here on Insomnia Radio.

Alright, enjoy the show. Feel free to download it, burn it, share it, whatever!

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TRACK:

ARTIST:

SONG TITLE:

LABEL:

1

Richie Spice

Brown Skin

VP Records

2

George Dekker

Ganja Farmer

Jet Star

3

Mikey Dread

Pound A Weed

Dread at the Controls

4

Jah Cure

Sunny Day

J&D

5

Wayne Wonder

Love And Affection

VP Records

6

Jah Cure

Dance Vibes

J&D

7

Jah Cure

Move On

J&D

8

Cherine

Good Love

VP Records

9

Alton Ellis

Too Late To Turn Back Now

Randy’s

10

Augustus Pablo

Cassava Piece

Rockers

11

Beres Hammond

Settling Down

Jet Star

12

Gregory Isaacs

Clean And Poor

Jet Star

13

Barry Brown

Going To The Blues

Stricker Lee

14

Burning Spear

Days Of Slavery

Spear

15

Johnny Clarke

Rock With Me

Weed Beat

16

Leroy Smart

Ballistic Affair

Channel One

17

Lynn Tait

Love Me Forever

Studio One

To celebrate Mikey Dread’s presentation and performance tonight @ the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, we’re pleased to bring you Episode 1 of IR: Mikey Dread -Dread At The Controls.

After meeting personally with Mikey in Cleveland this morning, we’re more excited than ever to be working directly with him to bring Roots Reggae to the world.

Stay locked onto this site to learn how to subscribe to each new episode for free! Thanks for listening, and make sure ya tell a friend!

Stream it above, download it HERE

Dread At The Controls Episode 1 Playlist: