MADD RAFF Parties : London's Weekly Bashment Dance Spot

When it comes to bashment, The Heatwave is one of the top ranking crew !

Operating for 8 years, with their weekly show on Rinse FM running for 3 years, their Hot Wuk parties in the UK, DJ sets all over Europe, and their remixes, they're deeply promoting and defending the music they love !

And as they seem to be restless, they've started organizing weekly party in London - since September - called Madd Raff, and inviting other main actors of the bashment UK culture. 

And they February guests program looks very exciting :

Feb. 2nd  : Lady Chann Release Party

Feb. 8th   : King Erruption (Residents Party)

Feb. 15th : Mighty Moe (Valentine's Party)

Feb. 22th : Djahman & Friday (T&T Carnival Party)

Feb. 29th : Silverstar & Juvinile (UK Bashment Party)

Madd Raff parties take place every Wednesday at 

The Social (5, Little Portland Street W1W 7JD).

And as these guys know how do run a party, they propose 

Free Dance Lessons

Free Nail Arts

Special Drinks Deals...

plus 

Cheap tickets to get in :
Free before 9, 3 pounds before 10, 5 pounds after !

And here's a special tip once you're there : when you want to make them rewind a tune, just BANG THE WALLS !!

To be kept posted, like their facebook page : 

www.facebook.com/MaddRaff​Wednesdays

Or you can also follow them on twitter too : 

www.twitter.com/Madd_Raff

Also, if you're not in London, make sure to experience their madd 'Hot Wuk' parties : 

Leeds / Tuesday 14 February / Mint Club / Buy tickets

• London / Friday 17 February / East Village / Buy tickets
• Bristol / Saturday 18 February / Trinity Centre / Buy tickets
• Brighton / Friday 20 April / Life Club
• Coming next: Manchester, Birmingham and Sheffield
  http://theheatwave.co.uk/hotwuk.html

Oh, and in orde to conclude and to be absolutely complete, listen to their shows and grab some of their refixes for free on their mixcloud or soundcloud ! 

I-WAYNE EUROPEAN TOUR

I-WAYNE IS HITTING EUROPE TO DEFEND HIS LATEST ACCLAIMED EFFORT 'LIFE TEACHINGS', RELEASED IN OCTOBER 2011. 

Alongside with Fantan Mojah, MEDIACOM is bringing these 'nu-roots' stars to 

Belgium, France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Sweden, Norway or Netherlands. 

• February : 
  Sat. 11 : GEEL (BE) - Marley Birthday Bashment
  Sun. 12 : PARIS (FR) - CABARET SAUVAGE (+ Ijahman Levi)
  Tue. 14 : MARSEILLE (FR) - Espace Julien (+ Ijahman Levi)
  Wed. 15 : BORDEAUX (FR) - Le Complexe
  Thu. 16 : GUYANCOURT (FR) - La Batterie (+ Ijahman Levi)
  Fri. 17 : AARAU (CH) - Kiff
  Thu. 23 : VIENNA (AT) - Reigen
  Fri. 24 : MUNICH (DE) - Backstage Werk
  Sat. 25 : DORTMUND (DE) - Dietrich Keuning Haus
  Sun. 26 : BERLIN (DE)
  Tue. 28 : STOCKHOLM (SE) - Göta Källare
  Wed. 29 : OSLO (NO) - John Dee
  
  
  March :
  Thu. 1 : HAMBURG (DE)
  Fri. 2 : ROTTERDAM (NL) - Heidegger
  Sat. 3 : AMSTERDAM (NL) - Melkweg
  Sun. 4 : EINDHOVEN (NL) - Effenaar

Let's give a highlight to the Parisian show at Cabaret Sauvage (Paris 19)
as it'll be a special Saint-Valentine's reggae night with I Jahman Levi 
in partnership with PartyTime.fr, Jamafra, Reggae.fr and Generations FM.
Check their websites or tune in for more information and to win prizes !

 Cliffroy Taylor better known as I-Wayne broke on to the reggae scene in 2004 with the hit single ‘Can’t Satisfy Her’ a contemporary roots anthem rebuking the ‘buyer and the seller’ for their worldly ways. The song played on core and crossover reggae stations across the country and launched I-Wayne’s unique sound to an international audience. Two VP albums, 'Lava Ground' (2005) and 'Book of Life' (2007) helped to solidify I-Wayne’s fan base.

Since then, peers including Tarrus Riley, Etana and Gyptian, have charted commercial successes with contemporary roots reggae in Jamaica and abroad.
And now, I-Wayne returns with these 14 new songs for reggae fans everywhere.

Watch the full length documentary about 'Life Teachings' : 



'Life Teachings' available on VPRecords.com

Israel Vibration Nominated For 2012 Grammy Award!

The Grammy nominees have been revealed and Israel Vibration receives a Best Reggae Album nomination for "Reggae Knights". Other nominees include Monty Alexander for "Harlem-Kingston Express Live!", Stephen Marley for "Revelation Pt 1: The Root Of Life", Ziggy Marley for "Wild And Free" and Shaggy for "Summer In Kingston". 
Cecil "Skelly" Spence and Lascelle "Wiss" Bulgin, two thirds of the original Israel Vibration, released  "Reggae Knights" on August 16, 2011 through Mediacom and VP Associated Label Group (VPAL), a subsidiary of VP Records that offers worldwide independent digital and physical distribution for artists and labels. 

VPAL Label Manager Donovan Williams expresses his enthusiasm about the news: “I'm very excited for their well-deserved nomination. Working directly with Skelly, Wiss and manager Michel Jovanovic on their U.S. release has been a nice experience and served great purpose. We intend to join forces again for their future accomplishments.” 

Recorded in Jimmy Cliff's studio (Sun Power Productions) in Kingston, Israel Vibration still defends the traditional values of roots music on "Reggae Knights". They even recreate their famous first single "Bad Intention" which put them on the map as one of the most pivotal reggae bands in the late 1970s. Additional musicians including members of the Roots Radics, Robbie Shakespeare, Dean Fraser, Nambo Robinson and Grammy-winning engineer Christopher Daley contribute their talents on the album. 

Check out their latest video "My Master's Will" off of "Reggae Knights" :

Israel Vibration was originally a harmony trio consisting of Lascelle "Wiss" Bulgin, Albert "Apple Gabriel" Craig, and Cecil "Skelly." They all met as children while recovering from polio at a rehabilitation center in Jamaica. The boys formed a bond singing together and used music as part of the healing process. The group went on to record three albums, "The Same Song", "Unconquered People" and "Why You So Craven", before temporarily parting ways in 1981. In 1997, Apple Gabriel permanently left the group to pursue a solo career. Skelly and Wiss continue to record albums and tour the world as Israel Vibration, backed by longtime associates Roots Radics. 

The winner for Best New Reggae Album will be announced in at the Pre-Telecast Ceremony on Feb, 12, 2012. The 54th Grammys air on CBS on Feb 12, 2012 at 8pm ET. 

Israel Vibration’s "Reggae Knights" iTunes purchase link. 

For all press inquires or requests please contact Tiffany Mea. Thanks.
PR Contact : Tiffany Mea
Email: Tiffany@withlovepr.com
Tiffanym@vprecords.com
PH: +1 (0) 619-606-1059