Paris DJs Soundsystem presents Byron Lee & The Dragonaires
(MP3 Podcast on ParisDJs.com) T.I.M.E.C., 2008-08-12


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Tracklisting :
01. Frankenstein Ska
(from 'Trojan Creole Reggae Box Set' compilation, 2004 / Trojan)
02. Another Scorcher
(from 'Reggay' LP, 1969 / Dynamic Sounds)
03. A Fe We Music
(from 'Reggae International' LP, 1976 / Dynamic Sounds)
04. Black On
(from 'Reggae Round The World' LP, 1973 / Dragon)
05. Johnny Too Bad
(from 'Reggae Hot Shots, Vol. 1' compilation, 1995 / Jamaican Gold)
06. Hot Reggae
(from '200% Dynamite!' compilation, 1999 / Soul Jazz)
07. No Money, No Love
(from 'The Mighty Sparrow with Byron Lee & the Dragonaires - Only A Fool' LP, 1969 / Trojan)
08. 007 Shanty Town
(from 'Jamaica's Golden Hits Vol.3 - The Best Of Rock Steady & Reggae' compilation, 1992 / Jamaican Gold)
09. Easy Snappin
(from 'Jamaica's Golden Hits Vol.1 The Best Of Ska' compilation, 1992 / Jamaican Gold)
10. Carry Go Bring Come
(from 'Jamaica's Golden Hits Vol.2 The Best Of Ska Rock Steady' compilation, 1992 / Jamaican Gold)
11. Jamaikan Ska
(from 'Great Jamaica Ska' compilation, 1998 / Rhino)

Original Covers :


Links :
Official site : byronleemusic.com
Unofficial MySpace : myspace.com/unofficialbyronlee
A Byron Lee discography : roots-archives.com/artist/554
Wikidepia : english | french
Jamaican Gold discography : xs4all.nl/~tapirs/jmccd.htm

Credits :
Selected, mixed and designed by Grant Phabao and Djouls (T.I.M.E.C.)
Artwork borrowed from Byron Lee's 'Tighten Up' album

Rockamovya - Take The Night
(12" virtual release/MP3 Podcast on ParisDJs.com)
Young Tree/On The Corner/ParisDJs OTCV1008/PARISDJS012, 2008-07-13


Podcast XML Link : parisdjs.com/share/feeds/podcast2.xml [podcast?]
Direct download : Rockamovya-Take_The_Night.mp3

Tracklisting :
A1. Rockamovya - Take The Night

The Groundation side-project ROCKAMOVYA features members of Groundation, guitarist Will Bernard and the legendary reggae drummer Leroy Horsemouth Wallace.

Links :
Buy it now on groundation.com/store.html
rockamovya.com
youngtreerecords.com
myspace.com/willbernard
willbernard.com
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leroy_Wallace
myspace.com/leroywallacehorsemouth
Thanks to Nocturne (french distributor)

Grant Phabao & Djouls - Are Molesting Laura Vol.12
(MP3 Podcast on ParisDJs.com) T.I.M.E.C., 2008-06-22

Info :
We hope you enjoyed the previous Molesting Laura mix of soul and funk reggae covers cos this one's in the same vein, with soul (a bit) & reggae (mostly) interpretations of songs by The Supremes, The Temptations, Barry White, The Bee Gees (!), Santana and a few selected others... Opening and closing this mix is our favorite UK soul singer Alice Russell, first covering The Supremes' My World Is Empty Without You with blue-eyed class, and then being remixed by our main man Grant Phabao, with the help of legendary Jamaican deejay The Lone Ranger adding some new lyrics in the mix. An incredible treat - don't miss the Lone Ranger with the Soul Stereo Soundsystem on June 27th at Les Nuits Zébrées (La Bellevilloise, Paris and on Radio Nova), and the following day opening for the Garance Reggae Festival at Le Zenith (Paris)!!


[comment faire?/how to?]

Tracklisting :
01. TM Juke feat. Alice Russell - My World Is Empty Without You
(from 'Electric Chair EP' 12 inch, 2008 / Tru Thoughts)
» THE SUPREMES COVER | more info on tru-thoughts.net «
02. Eric Donaldson - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
(from 'Keep On Riding' album, 1976 / Dynamic Sounds)
» THE TEMPTATIONS COVER | more info on wikipedia.org «
03. Lord Tanamo - Shame And Scandal (In The Family)
(from 'Calypso Reggae' album, 1979 / Third World)
» SIR LANCELOT COVER | more info on calypsoworld.org, wikipedia.org or on roots-archives.com «
04. Lloyd Charmers - I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little Bit More
(from 'The Best Of Lloyd Charmers' compilation, 1974 / Trojan; available on 'Playtime Reggae 2' compilation, 2005 / Hi&Fly)
» BARRY WHITE COVER | more info on wikipedia.org or on djouls.com «
05. Matumbi - The Law Of The Land
(from '20 Tighten Ups' compilation, 1974 / Trojan)
» THE TEMPTATIONS COVER | more info on monkeyfunk45.blogspot.com or on roots-archives.com «
06. Richard Ace - Stayin' Alive
(from 'Richard Ace' album, 1979 / WEA)
» THE BEE GES COVER | more info on roots-archives.com or on myspace.com/richardjahaceandthesonsoface «
07. Dennis Brown - Black Magic Woman
(from 'Superstar' album, 1973 / Micron)
» SANTANA COVER | more info on roots-archives.com «
08. Winston Wright - The Magnificent Seven
(from (The Magnificent Seven' 7 inch, 1969 / Blue Cat; credited to 'Soul Kings' but is actually Winston Wright, produced by Rupie Edwards)
» ELMER BERNSTEIN COVER | more info on roots-archives.com «
09. Denis Edwards ft Seidah Garret vs Bob Marley - Don’t Look Any Jamaican Rum
(from 'No Luck To Run' 7 inch, 2008 / Michigan Imprint)
» BOOTLEG | more info on myspace.com/cocodyrasta or on zamali.be «
10. Alice Russell - Humankind (Grant Phabao Tuff 'N 'Uff Skank starring The Lone Ranger)
(from 'Shapes 08:01' compilation, 2008 / Tru Thoughts)
» EXCLUSIVE REMIX | more info on grantphabao.com «

Original Covers :


Credits :
Selected, mixed and designed by Grant Phabao and Djouls (T.I.M.E.C.)
Artwork design and layout by Djouls

Grant Phabao & Djouls - Are Molesting Laura Vol.11
(MP3 Podcast on ParisDJs.com) T.I.M.E.C., 2008-01-24

Info :
To cool things down a little bit after this crazy series of Molesting Laura mixes, we've cooked a wicked set of soul and funk reggae covers, which got us digging quite deep into our Jamaican funk compilations. Besides some smokin' takes on The Temptations, Lalo Schifrin, Dusty Springfield, The Meters, Stevie Wonder, William DeVaughn, Billy Paul or Syl Johnson, you might enjoy Grant Phabao's superb reggae remix of Alice Russell's cover of The White Stripes. [Also, be aware that a 4-tracker of Grant Phabao reggae remixes of Alice Russell songs, "Alice In Jamaica EP" is planned for 2008 on Brighton's Tru Thoughts label...]


[comment faire?/how to?]

Tracklisting :
01. Sidney, George & Jackie - Papa Was A Rolling Stone
(from 'Jamaica Funk - Original Jamaican Funk & Soul 45's' compilation, 2007 / Soul Jazz)
» THE TEMPTATIONS COVER | more info on djouls.com «
02. Nostalgia 77 feat. Alice Russell - Seven Nation Army (Grant Phabao Remix - radio edit)
(from 'Shapes Compilation 2007 Vol.2' compilation, 2007 / Tru Thoughts)
» THE WHITE STRIPES COVER | more info on grantphabao.com «
03. Randy's All Stars - Mission Impossible
(from 'Randy's - 17 North Parade' compilation, 1997 / Pressure Sounds)
» LALO SCHIFRIN COVER | more info on pressure.co.uk «
04. The Gaylettes Featuring Judy Mowatt - Son Of A Preacherman
(from 'Here Comes That Feeling (Pop Hits Jamaican Style)' compilation, 2004 / Trojan)
» DUSTY SPRINGFIELD COVER | more info on wikipedia.org «
05. Lloyd Charmers & The Hippy Boys - Look Ea-Py-Py
(from 'Funky Kingston: Reggae Dance Floor Grooves 1968-74' compilation, 2002 / Trojan)
» THE METERS COVER | more info on http://wikipedia.org «
06. Pat Rhoden - Living For The City
(from 'Trojan Soulful Reggae' box set, 2000 / Trojan)
» STEVIE WONDER COVER | more info on roots-archives.com «
07. The Uniques - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
(from 'Gas Greatest Hits' compilation, 1969, Pama)
» THE TEMPTATIONS COVER | more info on wikipedia.org «
08. Donovan Carlos - Be Thankful For What You Got
(from 'Impact!' compilation, 2003 / Soul Jazz)
» WILLIAM DEVAUGHN COVER | more info on havanito.com «
09. The Chosen Few - Am I Black Enough?
(from 'Trojan Explosion! Intensified Club Reggae Classics' compilation, 2004 / Trojan)
» BILLY PAUL COVER | more info on allmusic.com «
10. Seniour Soul - Is It Because I Am Black
(from 'Studio One Soul' compilation, 2001 / Soul Jazz)
» SYL JOHNSON COVER | more info on souljazzrecords.co.uk «

Artworks :


Credits :
Selected, mixed and designed by Grant Phabao and Djouls (T.I.M.E.C.)
Photo from Jamaica by Grant Phabao - Design and Layout by Djouls

Grant Phabao & Djouls - 21st Century Roots Vol.4
(MP3 Podcast on ParisDJs.com) T.I.M.E.C., 2007-11-18


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Info :
A few months have gone by with only one or two new mixes appearing over here but thankfully, we haven't received much complaints yet. After this nearly-hiatus period, we're glad to announce we're back with bags and bags and bags of new records to play. Beside our usual record-digging over-activity, cool labels like Tru Thoughts, Ubiquity, Freestyle, Melting Pot, First Word, Ropeadope, Sonar Kollektiv, Les Disques du Telegraphe or T.I.M.E.C. have been sending us some incredible stuff recently, and we cannot thank them all nearly enough.

Things start heating up with a "21st Century Roots Vol.4", carefully selected by one of our most persistent DJs, Djouls, and especially blended by the n°1 french soundmaster, Grant Phabao, whose MP3s might sound better than your WAVs... As you might already know, this series focuses on reggae-tinted music that's been produced after the year 2000. Expect a tight selection of roots reggae, jamaican funk and dub - perfectly fit all the lazy iPod smokers out there. The Mr Vegas vs Grant Phabao bootleg is 100% exclusive and we'd love to get more info on The Flying Customs band/group/artist (??) who sent us this back-to-the-roots marvel...

Coming soon, a serie of 3 new Molesting Laura mixes for all lovers of surprising covers...

Tracklisting :
01. The Lions - Think (About It) (Instrumental)
(from 'Choices EP 1' 12 inch, 2007 / Ubiquity Records) USA
»more info on tru-thoughts.net«
02. Mr Vegas Vs Grant Phabao - Under Me Skank (The Flying Customs Mix)
(from 'Grant Phabao - Remixed And Remixes Vol.2' promo compilation, 2006 / T.I.M.E.C.) JAMAICA/FRANCE
»more info on grantphabao.com«
03. DJ Vadim - Fear Feats feat. Emo And Syrus
(from 'The Soundcatcher' album, 2007 / Barely Breaking Even Records) RUSSIA
»more info on ninja-obsession.net«
04. Groundation - Distant Trial
(from 'Mighty Souls/Distant Trial' 7 inch, 2007 / Yound Tree Records) USA
»more info on djouls.com«
05. Sebastian Sturm - Time
(from 'This Change Is Nice' album, 2007 / Rootdown Rec) GERMANY
»more info on djouls.com«
06. The Black Seeds - Cool Me Dub
(from 'Into The Dojo' album, 2007 / Best Seven) NEW ZEALAND
»more info on djouls.com«
07. Butch Cassidy Sound System - Radioactive
(from 'Radioactive/Bear In The Den' 7 inch, 2007 / Red Hook Recordings) UK
»more info on djouls.com«
08. Eva Be - Eve At Bob's
(from 'Moving Without Traveling' album, 2007 / Best Seven) GERMANY
»more info on djouls.com«
09. Zeb - Skunkaliscious
(from 'Stop The Earth, I Wanna Get Off' CD, 2007 / Wonderwheel) ITALY
»more info on WonderwheelRecordings.com«
10. Richie Phoe - Sinful
(from 'Rob da Bank & Chris Coco - Listen Again' compilation, 2006 / Ether) UK
»more info on myspace.com/richiephoemusic and on ethermusic.net«

Artwork :


Credits :
Selected and mixed by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) & Djouls (djouls.com) from the T.I.M.E.C. label (timec.net)
Photo from Jamaica by Grant Phabao, layout by Djouls
Audio Mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)

Grant Phabao & Djouls - 21st Century Roots Vol.3
(MP3 Podcast on ParisDJs.com) T.I.M.E.C., 2007-03-05


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Info :
"21st Century Roots" is a conceptual theme revolving around 30mn selections of rootsy Hip Hop, Reggae and Dub that's been produced since 2001.
This third mix in the series focuses on recent releases who manage to keep the "roots reggae" vibe alive, with artists coming from Jamaica, Germany, St Croix Island, England and France. Roll another one!

Tracklisting :
01. U-Brown - Let The Music Run
(exclusive jingle / recorded early February 2007 in Paris)
02. Paul St-Hilaire - Black Moses
(from 'A Divine State Of Mind' album, 2006 / False Tuned)
03. Dezarie - Gracious Mama Africa
(from 'Gracious Mama Africa' album, 2003 / Afrikan Roots Lab)
04. Midnite - Royal Habits
(from 'Jah Grid' album, 2006 / I Grade Records)
05. Groundation - Upon The Bridge
(from 'Upon The Bridge' album, 2006 / Young Tree Records/On The Corner)
06. The Congos - Fraud System
(from 'Swinging Bridge' album, 2006 / Mediacom)
07. Alice Russell - Hurry On Now (Boub Remix)
(from 'Hurry On Now (Boub Remix)' 7 inch, 2006 / Tru Thoughts)
08. George Clinton - U Ain't Runnin Shit (Grant Phabao Skank)
(from 'U Ain't Runnin Shit (Grant Phabao Skank)' virtual release, 2006 / The C Kunspyruhzy/T.I.M.E.C.)
09. Michael Rose - Warrior
(from 'Warrior' album, 2006 / MRecords)
10. Border Crossing - City Of Love (feat Ricky Ranking)
(from 'City Of Love' single, 2007 / Kartel)

Artwork :


Credits :
Selected and mixed by Grant Phabao & Djouls (T.I.M.E.C.)
Photo from Jamaica by Grant Phabao. Layout and reviews by Djouls (djouls.com)