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This photo was taken in January 2007 during a Rhygin Records studio session in California
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Saturday, December 1, 2007 3:50 PM

     What we need is Love and a conscious messenger!  Love and Reggae is what we are receiving through the masterful sounds of Mobay's own Reggae SuperStar - Mackie Conscious.

The word out of Jamaica is that singer, songwriter and producer Mackie Conscious luck has changed. The singer who sings "Lucky mi nuh lucky" is at last receiving the recognition needed to finally put him on the same platform as his peers.

 After his appearance in October at  two of Jamaica's major concerts, Mackie has been receiving rave reviews from fans and news media across the globe;acknowledging Mackie's tremendous reggae conscious contribution.

Most noticeable was Mackie's performance at the "Tribute to Peter Tosh"  held at Independence Park, Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on Friday October 19, 2007.  Quoting some of the most powerful words to date from Jamaica Star News Editor -  Adrian Frater in regards to Mackie Conscious musical magnetism.  He says "Luciano and Mackie Conscious were both quite compelling as musical messengers". He goes on to say that "Tosh's nephew Edge Michael and Mackie Conscious, delivered excellent sets and offered dazzling Tosh moments. While the mature-sounding Edge Michael raised goose-pimples with his delivery of Reggaemilitis, the commanding Mackie Conscious brought the house down with Equal Rights and Justice".  Jamaica Star News - October 22, 2007

 In this same article under the heading High-quality performer, Adrian Frater says: "Mackie Conscious, who must be the best artiste in Jamaica without a number one hit, reminded the audience that a Lucky Me Nuh Lucky and Can't Be A King and No Royal".

 In this same article under the heading High-quality performer, Adrian Frater says: "Mackie Conscious, who must be the best artiste in Jamaica without a number one hit, reminded the audience that a Lucky Me Nuh Lucky and Can't Be A King and No Royal".

Mackie Conscious, continues to amaze audiences with the maturity of his performances, showed off his full musical prowess as he not only used his uniquely distinguished voice to get his message across to his listening audience. Mackie being a master  Bass Guitar player, is also known to deliver wickedly with the drum and bass sound. Confirming once again that he is a well rounded and versatile reggae performer.  Another media personality stated "an artist of this caliber should not be opening any shows, he should be a headliner as well". Super producer Flava who works with artists such as Queen Ifrica and Gyption said "Mackie is one of the best artist he have seen in a long time".

With such commanding live performances and media acknowledgment Mackie as of late has been receiving much recognition on the worldwide reggae scene both from his peers and the media. Most recently with the inception of appearing on the Suzie "Q" - T. V. Show - telecast in Jamaica and across the globe; showcasing the release "Lucky me nuh Lucky".

It's no wonder that all this attention about Mackie's conscious vibes has brought on the invitation to perform at this year's World Class Reggae Event - Jamaica Guinness Sting 2007, it's no doubt Sting is needing a conscious vibe and no doubt Mackie Conscious will do just that; bring a very Conscious Vibe to this event which is looking to pull over 40,000 attendees in Jamaica - December 2007. Fitting is the theme chosen for the event this year "UNITY THEME"  at Jamworld, Portmore St. Catherine December 26, 2007. Updates on the concert will be posted on the website wwwstingjamaica.com.jm.

Recently I was speaking with Mama Asid of "Bad Gals Radio" out of Detroit, Michigan USA; speaking of Mackie Conscious she says "Mackie Conscious is a sweetheart, just like Mikey Dread, Mackie Conscious fans sees him as one of them, so humble and peaceful is he, it's no wonder the fans love him so''.

I to can attest to this fact about Mackie Conscious people effectivity; I was so impressed with Mackie that I made it my mission to introduce him to my boss Mikey Dread. Mikey in turn checked out his sounds and linked up with him and so begins, Mackie's introduction to our very close knit USA family which also includes the Inner Visions Reggae Band.  Mikey Dread himself was impressed with his sounds and performance and had planned on bringing Mackie Concscious on tour with him this year; prior to his illness. If there is anyone who would know the special ness a Reggae Artist is bringing to the table, it would be the Dread at the Controls himself  Mikey Dread; who's produced and groomed many artists over his 30 years in the entertainment business.

The world is waiting for the release of what Mackie has to offer. With that in mind we are pleased to announce that fans can now hear Mackie's music not only in Jamaica, but in countries such as Belgium, Germany, Australia, Africa, London, U.S, Canada and many more. Deejay's the world over is requesting Mackie's songs for airplay.

Mackie Conscious is true Conscious son, here to spread love around the world right under the Jamaican Sun!

Sample Mackie Conscious videos and sounds at: www.myspace.com/mackieconscious or

www.mackieconscious.com

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Patrick D. Robb
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Songs Available As Ringtones

December 2007 – San Jose, CA – After many years technology has finally found the Legendary Reggae singer Edi Fitzroy. Edi has created many Albums and even more singles over the last 26 years, and now seven of his all time classics can be purchased as single MP3’s or full album MP’s everywhere online.

Coming Up Strong (1984), Eclipse (1991) and Pollution (1995) are all Edi Fitzroy Albums that were only published as LP’s. Now you can find these complete Albums digitally mastered and sold as MP3’s on iTunes, Napster, eMusic, Rhapsody and hundreds of more MP3 online outlets.

Along with the exclusive LP releases, First Class Citizen (1982), Deep In Mi Culture (1993), We A Lion (2001) and Hold The Vibes (2006) have also been digitally distributed to major MP3 outlets world wide.

These classic Albums include some of Edi’s biggest hits, such as “Princess Black”, “Miss Molly”, “First Class Citizen”, Youth Man”, and so many more.

Here is a short list of places and networks Edi’s back catalog can be found for individual song downloads and ringtones:

Audio Lunchbox

BitTorrent

eMusic

Groovemobile Delivery

Hi5 Networks

imeem

iTunes Music Store

Last.fm

Mix and Burn

Music IP

Napster

Navio Download (gBox)

Passalong (Songtouch)

Rhapsody

Rogers Wireless

Ruckus Network

Snocap (Snocap/Myspace

Sony

Soundflavor

SpotDJ

IDC
The Independent Distribution Collective (IDC) is the main distributor for Edi Fitzroy’s newest album “Hold The Vibes”. “Hold The Vibes” is in stores coast to coast. IDC has revolutionized the independent music distribution business as a whole. Using the "Strength in Numbers" concept, and employing grassroots and industry tested practices, IDC has created a whole new avenue for current and next generation artists who are trying to bring their music to the public. To find out more about IDC, please visit their website http://www.independentdistro.com.

King Step Recordings
KSR (King Step Recordings) is a record label founded from necessity; a necessity for more conscious Reggae; a necessity for quality independent original Reggae, and a necessity for more love in the world. We are but soldiers in the Reggae Revolution spreading our messages of equal rights and justice. Feel free to contact us about anything. Give thanks to all.

KSR is based in California and was founded in December 2005 by Adam Heller. Adam is also the founder of the well-known site ReggaeDj.com that has been serving the Reggae community since 2003.

Contact info:

Adam Heller

info@kingsteprecordings.com

http://www.kingsteprecordings.com

Title: Rockstone (Native’s Adventures with Lee Perry at the Black Ark Late September 1977)

Artist: Native/Little Madness with Lee Perry
Release Date: 25 September 2007
Bar Code: CD 689492068721
Catalogue Number: PSCD56
Format: Single CD
Label: Pressure Sounds

In this interview with Adrian Sherwood, Adrian talks about his solo career as well as his recent work with Lee Perry.

December 2006 – San Jose, CA - Edi Fitzroy, long time conscious reggae veteran’s new album release "Hold The Vibes", on rising Northern California record label King Step Recordings has been in the works for almost a decade and is being compared to many of his best records. The album features a classic acoustic vibe and superb vocals that are sure to last the test of time. It displays a conscious, explosive and energetic Edi Fitzroy. Edi has made his impact in the music industry with his songs of consciousness, and his new release "Hold The Vibes" continues the formula that has propelled him all these years. 

“Hold The Vibes” is featured in the top 20 albums in rotation (club & radio) as of 12/18/06. The CD can be heard on the radio  in Jamaica, the Caribbean, Florida, California, New York, Baltimore, Virginia, Portland, Nevada, Colorado, Washington, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, UK, Canada, Australia, Satellite radio and soon the planet. You can also hear it featured on BigUpRadio.com. If you do not hear it on your local Reggae radio station, please request it. “Hold The Vibes” can now be purchased in more than 70 stores. The CD is expected to be in more than 100 stores nationwide by the beginning of 2007. Here is a short list of stores where you can find Edi Fitzroy’s new album now: 

Music Millennium - Portland, OR
Bop Street Records - Seattle, WA
Zion's Gate Records - Seattle, WA
Boo Boo Records - San Luis Obispo, CA
Everyday Music  - Portland, OR, Seattle WA, Bellingham, WA
Amoeba Music - Bay Area and Los Angeles, CA
Wisdom Records - San Francisco, CA
Trade Roots Reggae - San Diego, CA
Silver Platters - Seattle, WA
Wild Planet- Ventura, CA
Independent Records - CO
Mad About Music - Lake Tahoe, CA and Reno, NV
Newbury Comics - MA, Vermont, NH, Maine, CN
Rasputin Music - SF Bay Area
CD Willy's - Maynard, MA
Street Sounds - Los Angeles, CA

Edi Fitzroy’s new album “Hold The Vibes” can also be purchased online. Here are a few places to buy the new CD:

http://www.EdiFitzroy.com

http://www.BigUpRadio.com

http://www.CDBaby.com

http://www.EBReggae.com

King Step Recordings (KSR) has signed with the Independent Online Distribution Alliance (IODA) to digitally distribute “Hold The Vibes”. Singles and ring tones from the CD can be purchased online everywhere as of January 1, 2007.

Here are the top 10 places to find digital singles and ring tones from “Hold The Vibes”:

iTunes
eMusic
Napster
Rhapsody
Sony Connect
Verizon V-Cast
Listen Japan
Musicnet (Yahoo, HMV, Virgin Digital)
Musicnow (AOL)
Zingy  

About KSR
KSR is an Independent Record Label focused on publishing and promoting conscious, uplifting Reggae. KSR is based in San Jose, California and was founded in December 2005 by Adam Heller. Adam is also the founder of the well-known site ReggaeDj.com that has been serving the Reggae community since 2003.   

Contact: Adam Heller
King Step Recordings
408-250-7949
info@kingsteprecordings.com
www.KingStepRecordings.com   

Showcase album delivers uplifting old-school sound

San Francisco, CA - April 23, 2007 – King Step Recordings today announces the success of Edi Fitzroy’s new album “Hold The Vibes”. It showcases the collaboration Edi has enjoyed with a variety of musicians over the past decade. Edi explores his roots by re-creating an 80’s feel with lyrics that are uplifting and heartfelt. The album delivers the message that Edi Fitzroy is not just a performer; but an artist with a musical presence that transcends time. His songs have become a staple for Reggae enthusiasts everywhere, and “Hold The Vibes” further establishes Edi’s reputation as one of the greats. It is getting the airplay it deserves.

Edi commented on his music by saying, “I can’t sing fantasies when there is so much wrong on the earth. I must sing about things going on, I have to remind the people when they forget. I won’t stop trying to uplift the consciousness of my people, and all the oppressed people of the world. I want them to get up and stand up for their rights.”

In the past few months’ songs from “Hold The Vibes” have been hitting charts and making play lists on radio stations all over the world. Jamaica’s own Ire FM made “Hold The Vibes” the album of the month in January 2007 and Vibes FM has the album in rotation daily. The hit remake “The Gun (2006)” has been as high as No. 5 on Miami Florida’s WLRN 91.3 FM Top Ten Reggae Charts. Dj Ital K from WLRN’s popular radio show ‘Sounds of the Caribbean’ said, “Ed’s new release deserves to be charting everywhere. I get requests daily for songs from “Hold The Vibes”. It is solid music.”

Colorado’s KDUR (KDUR.org) “Lions Den Unlimited” radio show has had “Hold The Vibes” in their top 20 CD rotation since December 2006 and Bastafari Judah’s “Easy Skankin Roots Reggae Radio Show” in the Netherlands Antilles (PJD3 102.7 FM) loves the track “Chant Down Babylon” and plays it constantly. “Uptown Top Rankin Radio Show” in Irvine, CA and “Reggae Portugal Radio Show” (ReggaePortugal.com) has the new album in rotation. “Hold The Vibes” is also getting airplay in Toronto, New York and the San Francisco Bay Area.

The list goes on and on as Edi’s popularity reaches new heights. The album’s success is translating into a busy year for Edi. He is planning a US tour for Summer 2007. Look for Edi Fitzroy in a city near you soon.

“Hold The Vibes” can be found in better music stores in the US and online at http://wwwEdiFitzroy.com, http://www.BigUpRadio.com, http://www.CDBaby.com. Tracks from the CD can be downloaded from all major music download sites on the web.

IDC

The Independent Distribution Collective (IDC) is the main distributor for Edi Fitzroy’s new album “Hold The Vibes”. “Hold The Vibes” will be in stores coast to coast within weeks. IDC has revolutionized the independent music distribution business as a whole. Using the "Strength in Numbers" concept, and employing grassroots and industry tested practices, IDC has created a whole new avenue for current and next generation artists who are trying to bring their music to the public. To find out more about IDC, please visit their website http://www.independentdistro.com.

King Step Recordings

KSR (King Step Recordings) is a record label founded from necessity; a necessity for more conscious Reggae; a necessity for quality independent original Reggae, and a necessity for more love in the world. We are but soldiers in the Reggae Revolution spreading our messages of equal rights and justice. Feel free to contact us about anything. Give thanks to all.

KSR is based in California and was founded in December 2005 by Adam Heller. Adam is also the founder of the well-known site ReggaeDj.com that has been serving the Reggae community since 2003.

Contact:
Adam Heller
King Step Recordings
408-250-7949
info@kingsteprecordings.com
www.KingStepRecordings.com
www.ReggaeDj.com

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