I-Plant – “Medicine Man”
Marijuana has been legal for medicinal purposes here in the state of California since the passing in 1996 of Prop 215, and pot dispensaries and clubs have popped up everywhere in its wake as growers further perfect myriad finely cultivated strains of pungent buds. This is therefor, a good place to live if you have such needs, and as it happens, downtown Oakland near my place of residence is the capital of the pot club world! Along with a number of these specialty pharmacies, there’s even a new college offering “Quality Training for the Cannabis Industry” which takes its name from the neighborhood’s unofficial moniker – Oaksterdam University. “Medicine Man,” a classic reggae rocker by UK’s I-Plant, could be the school’s anthem. So put this mp3 in your pipe and smoke it, all you 420 scholars. Quality product from I-GROW RECORDS.
I-Plant
“Medicine Man” (mp3)
from “Medicine Man / Hard Road to Travel”
(I-GROW RECORDS)
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Africano – “Poor People Burden”
Truth and soul from Africano, off a nice comp on High Fence Records.
Africano
“Poor People Burden” (mp3)
from “High Fence”
(High Fence Records)
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The Upbeat – “Sitting On The Hill”
It’s hard to fathom that reggae was a new form of music in the late 60’s and early 70’s. It has since taken root in pretty much every country in the world, even remote outposts like Carpinteria, CA. Tucked on the Pacific coast, 12 miles south of Santa Barbara, a group of rocker headz practices their craft – writing, recording and performing reggae music with love and dedication. There’s an ocean, nightclubs, studios, and plenty of ganja. So why not? Here’s a slice of their world view.
The Upbeat
“Sitting On The Hill” (mp3)
from “Backyard Knowledge”
(Chupee Records)
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Sugar Minott – “Dreader Than Dread”
Anyone who knows Jamaican music knows Sugar Minott is a key figure, and has been for decades. Apart from his extensive and highly influential discography, he’s also a top live draw, and he runs a school for the youth to learn up what he knows about music, the business, and life. With that be enough? Thank you. A heavy weight in every regard, with music that is truthful and uplifting – a priceless combination. I’m huge fan and I’m proud to introduce you to this great artist if ya don’t know already! “Dreader Than Dread” from the “Ghetto-ology + Dub”album. Superfan sez pick it up.
Sugar Minott
“Dreader Than Dread” (mp3)
from “Ghetto-ology + Dub”
(Easy Star Records)
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