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"Bass Chalice," is 10 Ft. Ganja Plant's third release on ROIR. Their first, entitled Hillside Airstrip, and second, Midnight Landing, were both uniformly hailed by the music press (see next page). This time around, things are a bit different. First off, 10 Ft. Ganja Plant will be touring! Before this, the only chance anyone had to see them live was at an impromptu show, usually in the Boston area. There have only been a handful of these gigs and their frenzied, sweaty nature has left audiences clamoring for more. In early 2006, they will get it-10 Ft. Ganja Plant's first

Conscious roots reggae/dub music by lovers of the '70s Jamaican roots sound. This band from New York likes to experiment and they have been deeply involved into reggae music for years now. This fantastic 10 track album is recommended for everyone with dreadlocks. Who are 10 Ft. Ganja Plant?? A collective, a musical consortium, a group of childhood friends making conscious roots reggae music. 10 Ft. Ganja take chances, they experiment and most importantly they are lovers and practitioners of the 70's Jamaican roots sound. Many of the members come from upstate NY where they

10 FT. GANJA PLANT is (part of) JOHN BROWN'S BODY & much more. JOHN BROWN'S BODY is the best roots reggae group in America. "Midnight Landing" is 10 FT.GANJA PLANT's second release on Roir. Their first album, entitled "Hillside Airstrip", was uniformly hailed by the music press. "Midnight Landing", at its heart, is inspired by the recording processes of the great Jamaican studio bands of the 70's (and their American counterparts, Motown an Stax) where a song was potentially written, learned and recorded in one session. The band is well known to those "in he know" and to

These recordings were inspired by the recording process of the great Jamaican studio bands of the 70's (and their American counterparts, Motown and Stax) where a song was written, learned, and recorded by the band in one session; with the band playing live on one track and then being voiced on the second track with no regrets and no apologies. "Presents" harkens back to a lighter time- these tracks will lift your spirits and tempt you to shake your rumpa! Please come dance with us- play Good Time Girl and move those wingtips! Recorded at Mang Studio with the lineup of:

The second Abassi All Stars album comes after the successful release of the vocal album 'Showcase' in 2006. 'Dub Showcase' features dubs of 16 different rhythms with great instrumental variety and was recorded and mixed by neil perch in the Zion Train studio in Cologne during 2004-2006. It is a long time since a dub album has featured such beautiful musicianship and dubwise mixing dexterity such as this one does and the release reminds one of classic albums of the genre such as Sound Iration's seminal 1990 releases and On U Sounds 'Pounding System'. HEAVY LOAD FAVI ROCK

The second Abassi All Stars album comes after the successful release of the vocal album 'Showcase' in 2006. 'Dub Showcase' features dubs of 16 different rhythms with great instrumental variety and was recorded and mixed by neil perch in the Zion Train studio in Cologne during 2004-2006. It is a long time since a dub album has featured such beautiful musicianship and dubwise mixing dexterity such as this one does and the release reminds one of classic albums of the genre such as Sound Iration's seminal 1990 releases and On U Sounds 'Pounding System'. HEAVY LOAD CRISIS WORLD

Side A 1. Stem The Tide 2. Help The Youth 3. Jah Before Us 4. High Grade 5. Gideon Youth Side B 6. Roots Woman 7. Wicked Intention 8. Danger Zone 9. What We Gonna Do? 10. Free Jah Children

The debut ABASSI ALL STARS album comes after seven 10 inch releases on the Deep Root imprint along with two 7 inch releases and features on compilations from Canada to Spain via Sweden. The album "Showcase" highlights the best tracks from the 7 inch releases and the first four 10 inch releases along with the very best unreleased versions from the ZION TRAIN studio. The CD release boasts a first for Universal Egg - a 10 minute video remix by the ECHOLAB VJ team showing all the artists and the ABASSI HI POWER sound system in action. This video will also be available for free

Their fans yelled for it - their waiting has an end! Finally on vinyl - their second album! Imagine a band of southern California/L.A. twenty-somethings who play a brand of rocksteady reggae and ska that sounds like nothing less than Wilson Pickett throwing a house party backed by The Meters and The Maytals. Listen to the voice of singer Jesse Wagner and you'll experience a mixture of Otis Redding and James Brown. When the bass kicks in you'll get a punch in yer face like you would imagine from a release on Hellcat. All hold together by the smooth, yet wicked organ playing

First album from this great Ska-Jazz band. Lots of Jazz, Rocksteady, Soul & Latin from this 10 piece basque band. More than 12 years to get this album together would be enough to see this is not something else. Special guest: Fred Rocksteady Reiter (New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble). PEACEFUL & STEADY BETTER DAYS KORNUKOPIA GONE DAYS BI BE BO BU BA RAZON DE VIVIR WHATS ON YOUR MIND SKATACRACK 555# FAHRENHEIT KIND OF GIRL JO DEEP PROMISED LAND SUGAR O.T. TRY MY TUNE

New Roots Dub system from UK. Deep Deep Bass! Alpha and Omega are perhaps the leading producers in the UK of the new dub sound system movement inspired by Jah Shaka, Mad Professor, Zion Train, and Adrian Sherwood's On-U Sound. "Sound System Dub" is Alpha & Omega's first USA release. It includes 15 "specials" culled from their catalog, all remixed for this ROIR release. These tracks are Alpha & Omega's hardest riddims in mixes that appear nowhere else. Crucial roots reggae dub, guaranteed to blow your speakers with their ultimate bass vibes! RASTAFARI FREEDOM FIGHTERS

Blending elements of trip-hop, reggae, drum & bass and ambient, Dublin-based Analogue Mindfield's music was described by Cheshire Cat of Leftfield as "a heavyweight mix of reggae, old school dub with a vibrant brass-driven trip - they skank like a mouthful of liquorice allsorts". Analogue Mindfield are Snapper J, Gizzy D, Lariman, Yolazy and Kitty B. Their Mission Statement is simple "Create auditory soundscapes of challenging yet accessible music, whilst retaining an inspired socially conscious theme to our tunes." - Gizzy D. The band have worked on a number of

Blending elements of trip-hop, reggae, drum & bass and ambient, Dublin-based Analogue Mindfield's music was described by Cheshire Cat of Leftfield as "a heavyweight mix of reggae, old school dub with a vibrant brass-driven trip - they skank like a mouthful of liquorice allsorts". Analogue Mindfield are Snapper J, Gizzy D, Lariman, Yolazy and Kitty B. Their Mission Statement is simple "Create auditory soundscapes of challenging yet accessible music, whilst retaining an inspired socially conscious theme to our tunes." - Gizzy D. The band have worked on a number of

Apache Indian is one of Britain's most eclectic Reggae performers. Through embracing his East Indian heritage and its traditions, Apache Indian has developed a unique brand of ragga heavily influenced by the bhangra style. His emergence in the early 0s spawned the trademark cross-cultural fusion fans have come to love and also earned him his nickname. Here, he's in the company of The Reggae Revolution (backing band for Pato Banton, Sting, Musical Youth, Gregory Isaacs, Half Pint and many more). Together they brought the house down on October 21, 2006 at the Musicport World

ROIR's 2nd release from Raz Mesinai (a/kla Badawi, a/kla Bedouin) who is also one half of the Instinct and Asphodel band, Sub Dub. An Israeli born in Palestine, Raz is a master percussionist in the Middle Eastern tradition and a leading influence on the NYC "illbient" school of underground trip hop dubbers, along with OJ Spooky, WordSound I Powa, OJ Olive, Loop Lucy and Soulslinger. CRITICAL COMBUSTION WAR ON MT. ZION RHYTHMIC FLUX YASHAR DEN OF DREAMS JIHAD SOLDIER OF MIDIAN TALL KING DUB ALIEN ENCOUNTER RETURN OF THE GIANT FRUIT FLIES KILL THE MESSENGER SEMETIC STEPPER

ROIR's 2nd release from Raz Mesinai (a/k/a Badawi, a/k/a Bedouin) who is also one half of the Instinct and Asphodel band, Sub Dub. An Israeli born in Palestine, Raz is a master percussionist in the Middle Eastern tradition and a leading influence on the NYC "illbient" school of underground trip hop dubbers, along with DJ Spooky, WordSound I Powa, DJ Olive, Loop Lucy and Soulslinger. CRITICAL COMBUSTION WAR ON MT. ZION RHYTHMIC FLUX YASHAR DEN OF DREAMS JIHAD SEMETIC STEPPER TALL KING DUB ALIEN ENCOUNTER RETURN OF THE GIANT FRUIT FLIES KILL THE MESSENGER SOLDIER OF MIDIAN

The most espectacular female voice in the spanish and european reggae and ska-jazz scene. Malarians (Spain), Fermin Muguruza Kontrabanda (Basque Country), Ramiccia (Italy) are now part of her past story becouse right now she is running her own project. Begoña Bang-Matu along with her band "Orquesta Kingston" has done a really powerfull mixed of R&B, Soul, Jazz and Reggae. All in one. A female jazz singer who is doing smoth ska-jazz and reggae, about more than 20 years singing reggae and ska with a strong soul & gospel influence, who has been touring Europe year after year

Pato Banton is one of the most talked about and legendary reggae performers of all time. Each night is different; the band only knows which song is first. Pato directs the show depending on the energy and feedback of the fans. It is a totally unique experience each time, leaving the audience positively uplifted and Irie. This performance is from a reggae festival in Germany, with a crowd awaiting the positive vibrations that only Pato and the band can deliver. Bonus Materials -Exclusive interview with Pato GOOD NEWS NOW GENERATION SETTLE SATAN DRIVEN BY SHOOTING ONE WORLD

BDF. One of the most exciting Reggae bands in Europe. Really high-voltage vocals & Dub versions from this band with great musicias from Jamaica,London & Basque Country (mixed & overdubs at "Conscious Sounds-Progressive Studio". London England). JUDGEMENT TIME JUDGEMENT TIME (DUB) GIVE THANKS AND PRAISES GIVE THANKS AND PRAISES (DUB) DON'T FORGET DON'T FORGET (THE DUB) REGGAE SESSION SLAVING TOMORROW'S LIGHT TOMORROW'S LIGHT (DUB) ORDINARY MAN MEMORIES OF PABLO TIME TO GIVE TIME TO GIVE (DUB) HOPE DUB IS HOPE BREAKING THE RULES BREAKING THE RULES (DUB)

Now on vinyl! BDF. One of the most exciting Reggae bands in Europe. Really high-voltage vocals & Dub versions from this band with great musicias from Jamaica,London & Basque Country (mixed & overdubs at "Conscious Sounds-Progressive Studio". London England).

Bedouin Soundclash return with a new single following the release of last year's "Sounding A Mosaic". This will be a preview for the new Bedouin Soundclash album due for release early 2007 named "Street Gospels". Bedouin Soundclash will be on the Eastpak Antidote tour with Gogol Bordello in November. 12:59 LULLABY ONE WAY BAD BRAINS COVER