EVENTS: Reggae For Japan ~ Sunday 5 June 2011 ~ Maxi Priest, Jr. Gong, & Capleton Selection

Maxi Priest & Damian Jr Gong Marley & Capleton will also be appearing at Mighty Crown's "Reggae For Japan" event. Check the selection!

Maxi Priest!


Maxi Priest - Wild World (Virgin) 7"
http://deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=18943



Maxi Priest - Bonafide Love (Lockdown Productions) 7"
http://deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=24302


Damian Jr Gong Marley!


Damian Jr. Gong Marley - Welcome To Jamrock / Lyrical 44 (Tuff Gong) 12"

http://deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=22117#

Damian Jr. Gong Marley - More Justice (Ghetto Youths) 7"
http://deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=23696



Damian Jr. Gong Marley - Kahki Suit (Ghetto Youths) 7"
http://deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=11359


Capleton aka King Shango!


Capleton - Mi Deh Yah Yaw (Mixing Finga) 7"
http://deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=17409



Capleton - That Day Will Come / Ton Load (Gibbo/VP) 7"
http://deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=19254#



Capleton - Run The Place (Kennedy Intl) 7"
http://deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=16097

~~~ We still have a few tickets left for the event! Don't be left out!

EVENTS : Reggae For Japan ~ Sunday 5 June 2011 ~ Freddie McGregror & Tarrus Riley Selection

Two of our favorite singers, Freddie McGregor & Tarrus Riley will be appearing at Mighty Crown's "Reggae For Japan" benefit concert for the victims of the Tohoku Earthquake & Tsunami. Check the selection!


Freddie McGregor selection!


Freddie McGregor - Boby Bobylon (Studio One) 7"
http://deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=3094



Freddie McGregor - Big Ship (Thompson Sound) 7"
http://deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=6555



Freddie McGregor - Push Come To Shove (Weed Beat) 7"
http://deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=7770



Freddie McGregor - Was Born A Winner (Big Ship) 7"
http://deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=16184


Tarrus Riley selection :


Tarrus Riley - One Two Order / Something Strong (VP & Deadly Dragon Sound) 7"
http://deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=13944#



Tarrus Riley - Groovy Little Thing (Koyashi Haikyu) 7"
http://deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=23422



Tarrus Riley - Human Nature (ROL) 7"
http://deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=16780#



Tarrus Riley - Wildfire (Don Corleon) 7"
http://deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=24184




Ninja from Mighty Crown @DeadlyDragon

~~~ Reggae For Japan ~ Sunday 5 June 2011 ~~~
Featuring : Freddie Mcgregor, Tarrus Riley, Maxi Priest, Capleton, Etana, Jr Gong, Stephen Di Genius, Chino, Laden, Fire Ball, Alaine, Tanya Stephens, Mr Vegas, Gramps Morgan, Peter Morgan, Ruff Kut Band
When : Sunday 5 June 2011 Doors Open 4pm Showtime 6pm
Where : York College (9420 Guy R Brewer BLVD, Jamaica NY)
Admission : $75 VIP, $60 General, $50 Balcony

*** LIMITED TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT DEADLY DRAGON! ***

http://www.irishandchin.com/
http://www.mightycrown.com/

Rest In Peace ~ Gil Scott-Heron (1 April 1949 – 27 May 2011)

Pieces Of A Man.


Free Will.


Peace Go With You, Brother.


*All images courtesy of David Corio©

TRASH & READY : REGGAE FOR JAPAN "RESTORE REBUILD RISE UP" CHARITY TEE SHIRT!!

Mighty Crown Sound & Deadly Dragon Sound official collaboration "Reggae For Japan : Restore, Rebuild, Rise Up" charity tee shirt.

Tee Shirt Front

Tee Shirt Back

Cojie & Simon @DeadlyDragon

Masta Simon @ Mighty Crown HQ

**** All revenue generated will be donated to the American Red Cross Japan earthquake and tsunami relief fund.

Available for purchase online here: http://deadlydragonsound.com/v3_fashion_info.php?id=24297

Tee shirt design courtesy of: http://www.thehomeofficecreative.com/

#日本STANDFIRM.

EVENTS : Deadly Dragon Sound Presents Downtown Top Ranking w/ Special Guest Shinehead ~ Thursday 26 May 2011!

Selectors: Scratch Famous, Queen Majesty, Selector JD and Mr.K

When: Thursday 26 May 2011 10pm - 4am
Where: Happy Ending (302 Broome St, New York)
Admission: Free
Subway: Grand St (B,D)
Special Guest : Shinehead

Deadly Dragon Sound presents: Downtown Top Ranking w. the one and only SHINE HEAD! Yessss...Shinehead is one of our favorite artists, favorite guests, favorite selectors and favorite people! He can sing, Deejay, whistle, rap, select and for all I know juggle and whittle a canoe out of a pine log. We are deeply proud to have him as our guest and hope all of you can come join us for a super fun night.

http://www.myspace.com/originalshinehead

EVENTS : BMC:NYC & FME Recordings present My Name Is Ricky Blaze EP Release Party ~ Thursday 26 May 2011!

Feat : DJ Showoff, DJ Shirkhan, Max Glazer, DJ Autograph, Mountain Doo, Whyteboy Chris
When : Thursday 26 May 2011 10pm - 4am
Where : Happy Ending (302 Broome st, New York)

No Cover, 21 & Over

http://www.mynameisrickyblaze.com/
http://www.myspace.com/rickyblazeonline
http://twitter.com/#!/rickyblaze
http://federationsound.com/blog
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Federation-Sound/34676977979
http://twitter.com/#!/federationsound

EVENTS : Rock Steady Chris & Little Temple Present Bubble Up ~ Sundays 9pm - 2am!

Selectors : Rock Steady Chris & Special Guests
When : Sundays 9pm - 2am
Where : Little Temple (4519 Santa Monica BLVD, CA)
Admission : Free

Reggae, Ska, Dub, Roots, Digital, Lovers, Dancehall & More!

EVENTS : Deadly Dragon Sound Presents Downtown Top Ranking w/ Special Guest BBC HI FI ~ Thurs 19 May 2011!

Selectors: Scratch Famous, Queen Majesty, Selector JD and Mr.K

When: Thursday 19 May 2011 10pm - 4am
Where: Happy Ending (302 Broome St, New York)
Admission: Free
Subway: Grand St (B,D)
Special Guest : BBC HI FI

Deadly Dragon Sound presents DownTown Top Ranking with Special Guest BBC HI FI with Charlie Brown, Selector See Born and Rob Kenner. Yess...BBC Hi Fi are one on NYC's true foundation sounds having been spreading love for the music since the early 90s. Expect heavyweight Dubs and serious selections!

FROM THE ARCHIVES : JAMAICA advertisements 1950s!

Jamaica Tourist Board

United Fruit Jamaica Company, Sheraton Kingston Hotel (w/ Jonkanoo Lounge!)

Temple Hall Jamaica Cigars

Creme De Jamaica Cigars, Hacton House, Morgans Harbour Resort

Fyffes Line

Hilton Jamaica, Casa Blanca

Casa Montego, Bay Roc

Caribbean Cement Company

All images courtesy of :

"Pleasure Island - The Book Of Jamaica" ~ Esther Chapman ~ Arawak Press, 1958.

From The Archives : Wilfred Limonious "Nanny" sketch!

"Nanny" by Wilfred Limonious ~ image courtesy of the JAMAL Foundation.

Nanny, a Jamaican National Hero, was the leader of the Maroons.

Fresh Repress : New Greensleeves 7" Reissue!

Triston Palma - Joker Smoker (Greensleeves) 7"
http://www.deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=24170





Black Uhuru - I Love King Selassie (Greensleeves) 7"
http://www.deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=18494





Eek A Mouse - Anarexol (Greensleeves) 7"
http://www.deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=24165





John Holt - Police In Helicopter / Youths Pon The Corner (Greensleeves) 7"
http://www.deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=24174





Eek A Mouse - Do You Remember (Greensleeves) 7"
http://www.deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=18492





Hugh Mundell - Jacqueline (Greensleeves) 7"
http://www.deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=24169





Johnny Osbourne - Fally Ranking (Greensleeves) 7"
http://www.deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=22949





Ranking Dread - Fattie Boom Boom (Greensleeves) 7"
http://www.deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=24195

EVENTS : Mighty Crown Reggae 4 Japan Benefit Concert ~ Sunday 5 June 2011!

Feat : Freddie Mcgregor, Tarrus Riley, Maxi Priest, Capleton, Etana, Jr Gong, Stephen Di Genius, Chino, Laden, Fire Ball, Alaine, Tanya Stephens, Mr Vegas, Gramps Morgan, Peter Morgan, Ruff Kut Band
When : Sunday 5 June 2011 Doors Open 4pm Showtime 6pm
Where : York College (9420 Guy R Brewer BLVD, Jamaica NY)
Admission : $75 VIP, $60 General, $50 Balcony

*** LIMITED TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW AT DEADLY DRAGON! ***

http://www.irishandchin.com/
http://www.mightycrown.com/

Chune In : Jamaican Musical Reasoning Interactive w/ Sherman Escoffery & special guest King Jammy!

Chune into Jamaican Musical Reasoning Interactive w/ host Sherman Escoffrey Saturdays 4pm-6pm on E2OnAir.com.

Check the archive for this week's special guest (via phone) legendary producer King Jammy. http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/14704094

http://twitter.com/JustSherman

Chune In : Bobby Konders Massive B Sound on Deadly Dragon Sounds on East Village Radio!

On Monday April 25 2011 Queen Majesty welcomed special guest Bobby Konders from Massive B Sound on our weekly radio show "Deadly Dragon Sounds" on EastVillageRadio.com.

Queen Majesty alongside Bobby Konders!

Bobby dug deep into his crates of classic Massive B dubs plus showcased some of his classic productions. Check the archive 4/25 archive here:

http://www.eastvillageradio.com/shows/playlists.aspx?contentid=1210&showid=135782&list=22490

New 7" releases on the Massive B label! Platinum Hen Riddim!



Burro Banton - Hot Blood (Massive B) 7"
http://www.deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=23966





Garnet Silk - Run Sound Boy (Massive B) 7"
http://www.deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=23965





King Kong & Khari kill / Major Hype - Such Man Say / Bad Like We (Massive B) 7"
http://www.deadlydragonsound.com/v3_records_info.php?id=23967





Massive B Anniversary Event!

Feat : Massive B, Barrington Levy, Demarco, Mister Cee, Young Chow, King Jam, Pretty Posse
When : Saturday 11 June 2011 Doors Open 11pm
Where : Albany Manor (585 Albany Ave, Brooklyn)
Admission : $20 After

www.MassiveB.com

http://twitter.com/bobbykonders

Be sure to listen live every Monday 6pm - 8pm (east coast time). Nuff special guests!

http://www.eastvillageradio.com/shows/deadlydragonsounds/