May 2008

1. A MASSIVE CROP OF NEW VI REGGAE RELEASES. April and May have been excellent months for VI Reggae. No less than 7 massive albums have been released:. 

  • Eaze The Pain by Dezarie. This long-awaited release is an instant classic with several massive tunes.
  • Serious Matters by Revelation. Blazing new talent out of Rock City, VI produced by Dean Pond & Eno Stafford of Studio 340.
  • Zion Soliders Chant by Army. Armyís exquisite new album produced by Tuff Lion..
  • Rasta Endure by Jahman. Produced by I Grade Records and mixed by Studio 340, this is Jahmanís finest album to date.
  • Bless Already by Umojah. Umojaís excellent new disc produced by the legendary Karl Pitterson
  • Kayamagan by Midnite-Desmond Williams. A gem of an album recorded back in 1999 at a pivotal period for Midnite

  • King Of The VI by De Apostle.  Apostle’s solid new release with big combination tunes with Morgan Heritage, Sizzla and Turbulence.

2. NEW VI-AFFILIATED ARTIST RELEASES

  • Aspire by Blaak Lung. An excellent new disc of heavy roots laid down by some of the VIís finest musicians..
  • Mr. Bassman Allstars 2 by Various Artists. Conscious Riddims out of Hawaii has released this excellent collection of modern roots. Look out for ìGather the Remnantî ñ a massive double disc various artists CD to be released shortly out of the Conscious Riddims Records camp. ra Indio - Jah's Jewel

3.TEN STRINGS COMING SOON:

  • I Grade records is proud to announce the upcoming release of “Ten Strings”.  This is the long-awaited instrumental collaboration between I Grade and maestro guitarist Tuff Lion.  18 massive tracks.  Sound samples are up now on our site.  Check out this video preview with behind the scenes interview and studio footage:

4. BACK IN STOCK ON VIROOTS.COM:

  • Gracious Mama Africa by Dezarie
  • Seek Knowledge Before Venegeance by Midnite
  • Frontline by Blaak Lung
  • To The Souls of the Old by Blaak Lung
  • Ainshant Maps by Midnite*
  • Island Heat Vol. 2 by Various Artists*

    *there are only limited qunatities availble of these albums


    VI ARTISTS ON TOUR Check the updated tour dates page for touring schedules for Midnite

    I GRADE FAMILY TO PLAY IN DOMINICA Joining the Red I Band on a historic trip to Dominica to perform 2 shows in commemoration of African Liberation Day and Dominica Independence are Niyorah, Mada Nile, Abja and Harry Mo. The shows will take place on May 30 and 31 in Roseau and Portsmouth. Look out for Harry Moís fantastic new release, ìBack To Africaî available soon.


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