After the success of their first collaboration, God is Love, it’s only natural that producer Shane Brown would bring veteran reggae singer Beres Hammond and popular dancehall sing-jay Popcaan together for a second single.
The new song, titled A Mother’s Love, is a powerful tribute to all mothers. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
Today – Friday, August 27th – Reggae Vibes Music, the American based roots label is sharing the highly anticipated thirteen-track reggae compilation, titled Rock All Riddim. The project’s name was inspired by the community where several of the artists who are featured on the album hails from.
The Rock All Riddim has new music from Richie Spice, Snatcha Lion and Fiyaneer, who are all from the Rock Hall district in the hills of St. Andrew. It was Fiyaneer who suggested dropping the “H” and using “Rock All” to symbolize that reggae music is for all people. Hence the name Rock All Riddim. The juggling also features Jah Cure, Sizzla Kalonji, Lutan Fyah, Turbulence, Bescenta, Anthony B, Dreama, Powerman, Kendallaz and Rufftop Rock I.
So far the label has released two tracks from the compilation: Sizzla‘s Get Out A Babylon System and Rufftop Rock I‘s Life Is What You Make It. Both songs have gotten rave reviews from music critics and reggae enthusiasts in the general public.
When asked what inspired the project, label owner and CEO Marlon Folkes said the following: “Reggae Vibes Music is on a journey to solidify a brand that is synonymous with providing quality music to Reggae fans. We recognize that this will take time, diligence and consistency. The strategic balance to achieve this drives us to compile a noteworthy album every year. The World Rebirth RIddim was released July 2020 and did very well with the support of deejays and Reggae fans all over the world . The team felt that it would be good to follow up with an equally solid project almost a year later in the form of the Rock All Riddim.”
David Conscious, whose birth name is David Oral Brown, is the last of seven children to parents Floris Small (mother) and Granville Benjamin Brown (father). This consciously aware and motivational artist was born on May 2nd, 1979 in the cool hills of York Castle, Claremont, St Ann, close to the birthplace of the legendary Robert Nesta Marley. It must be noted that the parish of St Ann is also the birthplace of other great musicians like; Burning Spear and Shabba Ranks.
At the age of 10 months Conscious and his family moved to the peaceful community of Eltham, Ocho Rios, St. Ann and during his formative years attended the Eltham Basic School and then to Exchange All Age School. At the age of seven his family relocated to Content Garden, but he continued at Exchange All Age until he matriculated to Ocho Rios High School, where he excelled in his studies and sporting activities. Conscious became very popular in Football, often finding himself playing for local teams and reaching some great achievements in playing on both the Cricket and Football teams. His greatest desire was however to be a writer and singer and at the tender age of 10, David could be found with his classmates writing songs and beating the desks for fun. At 17 years old he graduated from high school and it was at this point he began to take his musical career more seriously. David pursued a career in Iron welding at the renown institutions of Boswell Iron works and Martins Metal works but his professional career could not keep him from his sensational appetite for music.
David began singing with a local sound system called ‘Black Heart Sound’ owned by Lincoln Garden. It was with ‘Black Heart Sound’, as well as guidance from another upcoming Artist in his community Delly Marshall X that helped David developed his skills and nurture his passion for music. Loving the earth and fully embracing nature, David found inspiration for his music by taking walks through the hills or by relaxing by the riverside alone or with his friends. He enjoyed singing to the delight of his friends who helped to motivate him.
In the 1990s, David recorded his first release at President Brown Studio on Main Street, Ocho Rios. He recorded dubplates and 45s for some notable sound systems like that of Log British, Chronic Sound, Tallas and the UK’s Love Light Studio.
David achieved a milestone in becoming one of the first contestants to be featured in Jamaica’s renown Rising Star Competition in 2004 and later in the 2000s he began to do voicing for Double Lion Studio in Tower Isle, St. Mary, Junkyard Studio in White River, Ocho Rios and Cut Stone Studio in St. Anns Bay. David is known for work he has done with Wayne Clarke from Exchange Production, “Sorrows and Pain”, his first release, which was played on Irie FM. 2006 David worked with Labels such as Daddy Juice from Jet Star in the UK and Sinisa Vein from Croatia’s number one reggae radio station. He also did a collaboration with French Artist, Ezra Notillious. David Conscious also worked with Black Champagne Label out of Japan which had him climbing the charts in Japan with his track “Take me to that Place”. In 2009 David Conscious independently produced a track titled “These are the times’ featuring Jah Faith Cameron.
David Conscious has a unique, powerful and thought provoking sound, with lyrics that compares him to artists the likes of Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer and Capelton (King Shango The Fireman). David equates a lot of his inspiration in his music to artists like Sizzla, Garnet Silk, Bob Marley and Peter Tosh and enjoys listening to artists like Frankie Paul, Admiral Tibet, Shaka Demus and Pliers and R&B singers such as Anita Baker. David credits his father for instilling his love of reggae music as a child listening to his father singing vintage reggae songs around the house. He is a very versatile creator, dabbling in the creative styles of not only singing but also DJying, Singjaying, Dub Poetry and Chanting.
In 2015 David Conscious built a recording studio and created his label “Conscious Heights Production” where he and his team Otis “De De” Harris co-, created and Sheldon “Carrot” Brian co-produced the infamous ‘One Pants’ riddim, that featured notable artists such as Teflon, Anthony B, Dada and Perfect. This riddim was featured on Irie FM with Talia Powers and Digital Chris.
David has plans to travel globally with his music, hoping to travel across Africa, the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean; bringing his intellectually inspiring lyrics across borders. Beside the music David has a love and passion for good healthy Ital (Vegan) food and fully enjoys cooking in the hills of Jamaica, amongst nature. He also loves and enjoys the sounds and vibrations of the Kette drum which he plays. David is very philosophical and wants to leave to his audience this message;
“To my earth family,
Let’s give thanks for the privilege of being here;
Experiencing this life,
It was ordained for us to be here in this dispensation
So there is no need to fight.
Let us stay as one,
Because if we unite as one,
No matter our race or class,
We can overcome any challenges and adversities,
So we should all raise our frequency to the highest vibration of the earth and
That is what will resonate with us.
Remember why we are here… to experience this reality.”
Label: Conscious Heights Production
Instagram: @kingdavidconscious
Facebook: David Conscious
Email: davidconsciousartist@gmail.com;
Manager: Marcia A.Tulloch aka Rose
On August 27th Reggae Vibes Music will be releasing the highly anticipated Rock All Riddim. This is a thirteen-track reggae compilation that is to feature several top-tier performers from Jamaica. Some of the more notable names are: Richie Spice, Sizzla, Jah Cure, Lutan Fyah, Turbulence and others.
Joining the stellar lineup is Jamaica born, America based emerging reggae artist Rufftop Rock I. Rufftop has been capturing the attention of reggae lovers recently because of his consistency in delivering positive and impactful message music. Though persons are only now giving him his due credit, he is a Rastafarian recording artist who has a rich musical history that begun when he was a child. Additionally, he is a former member of the reggae trio Kana Stone, which also included Fiyaneer and Bescenta.
In June of this year Rufftop Rock I released his first EP. It’s a four-track extended play project titled The World Needs Love, and it comes to us courtesy of Reggae Vibes Music. Life Is What You Make It, track number three on the EP will also be featured on the upcoming Rock All Riddim.
Sound Chat Radio is commemorating its 10th anniversary in fine style this weekend in New York, culminating with an appearance by the captain of the “Big Ship” Freddie McGregor OD on their sold-out “Reeewind Sundays on the Ocean” All White Cruise. The exclusive Sunday, August 29 event comes fresh off the heels of the famed singer being honored with an official “Freddie McGregor Day” by the city of Hartford, Connecticut.
The legendary act joins an all-star lineup of Sound Chat Radio’s “Reeewind Sundays” personalities; including Bobby Channel One, Carl B Moxie, Supa Fridge, Nexxt Level, Jah Wise, Johnny Guard and Kulcha Kartel.
A few days ago AZ shared a single, The Wheel, from his upcoming album, Doe or Die II. The new track is getting a lot of buzz, in-part because it is a collaboration done with veteran R&B artist Jahiem.
In recent years Jahiem has been portrayed in a negative light in the media. Persons were concerned about his health (both mental and physical), so it was refreshing to see him deliver a strong performance on The Wheel.
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The Godfather of Canadian hip hop, Maestro Fresh Wes is taking you back to school with his new single Backpack Check, dropping today Thursday, August 26th. The single follows the release of Maestro’s successful children’s book, Stick To Your Vision, Young Maestro Goes To School. Backpack Check is a back-to-school anthem to motivate young students as well as their parents and teachers. The anthem, produced by Rich Kidd, was made for elementary school students returning to classes after the Covid disruptions.
Maestro is on a personal journey to inspire and motivate young students to be the best they can be. No limitations. From Backbone Slide to Backpack Check, Maestro Fresh Wes continues to lead by example and give back to the next generation, as well as the industry that has given him so much. Click here to listen and download Backpack Check.
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