The first italian reggae artist to be internationally recognised, alberto d ascola aka alborosie was born in sicily in 1977. Capital letters natty walk smoking my ganja, b side. Dig into the greensleeves records archives with alborosie in this mini documentary on the u. Dub clash is recorded and mixed at shengen studio kingston jamaica by alborosie and is the first dub album from jamaica in a long time with that authentic roots spring reverb sound. King tubby, keith hudson, augustus pablo, scientist, and king jammy. The founders of greensleeves records, chris sedgewick and chris cracknell launched the record label in 1977 and sky rocketed the careers. When you rate your music, the sites musicsocial recommender can recommend similar music and. Lc 05923lc 5923 for company purposes please use greensleeves records ltd. Music publisher zest group plc has accepted vp records purchase offer and has agreed to sell reggae label greensleeves group to vp records uk ltd for 6.
Chris cracknell, who has overseen the musical policy at u. Keith hudson rasta communication in dub lp greensleeves. The label is esteemed for developing the talents of legends yellowman, barrington levy, shabba ranks, beenie man, mr. One of the key, longestrunning and most diverse uk reggae labels. Stephens produced the album, but his music has since been focused on. The label is often known for its stylistic lovers rock, roots and culture dubs which has virtually launched the careers of some of reggaes biggest names like barrington levy, shabba ranks, beenie man, mr.
The latter was actually founded in 1975 by englishmen chris sedgwick and chris. Stephens also released the album winner in 1998 on the greensleeves records and publishing label based in britain. In 1993, the record label was formed after the success of the retail store. Greensleeves records, founded in 1977 by chris sedgwick and chris cracknell, is responsible for launching the careers of numerous reggae stars, including barrington levy, shabba ranks, beenie man, mr vegas, shaggy, elephant man and vybz kartel. May 09, 2017 founded by achris cracknell and chris sedgwick in 1978. May 18, 2017 greensleeves records, founded in 1977 by chris sedgwick and chris cracknell has built a formidable catalogue of essential reggae while catering to the developments of lovers rock and dancehall reggae styles. Greensleeves celebrates 40 years dancehall university. He formed his first band reggae national tickets in 1992 and.
Greensleeves records, founded in 1977 by chris sedgwick and chris cracknell has built a formidable catalogue of essential reggae while catering to the developments of lovers rock and dancehall reggae styles. Scientist and barnabas overdubbed and voiced at mark angelos, london engineer. Produced by augustus gussie clarke for greensleeves records ltd. Chris cracknell and chris sedgwick established greensleeves records in 1977 as an. Greensleeves records to celebrate 40th anniversary in new.
The company was founded by chris cracknell and chris sedgwick and started as a small record store in west ealing, london, in november 1975 and is based in britain. Albo himself plays on most of the tracks, drums, bass, keyboards, guitar and percussion, along some of the musicians from the shengen clan. Greensleeves records was founded in 1977 by chris sedgwick and chris cracknell. Specializing in dancehall and reggae music, it was founded by chris cracknell and chris sedgwick. In 1977, the two founded greensleeves records, one of the most successful and longlasting uk reggae labels. To name a reggae record label after an english sonnet most. Chris cracknell and chris sedgwick at greensleeves gave us hope. The label quickly found success by licensing clusters of singles from jamaican producers like henry junjo lawes, and packaging them as fulllength albums offering british listeners access to fresh sounds from kingston. Greensleeves records, the legendary british record company that helped introduce dancehall music to the united kingdom, celebrates its 40 th anniversary this year vp records, which bought greensleeves in 2008, has announced a bold reissue schedule to mark the milestone. Kings blues club present a night of international roots reggae and dub. Aug 27, 2017 greensleeves was founded in 1977 by englishmen chris cracknell and chris sedgwick. May 19, 2017 greensleeves records, founded in 1977 by chris sedgwick and chris cracknell, is responsible for launching the careers of numerous reggae stars, including barrington levy, shabba ranks, beenie man, mr vegas, shaggy, elephant man and vybz kartel. In 1977, the two founded greensleeves records, one of the most successful.
He basically took a load of dubs that had been mixed by scientist see interview this issue. Other confirmed speakers include professor paul gilroy, and the organisers of the jamaica jamaica. Apr 21, 2017 greensleeves has continued to flourish since becoming part of vp records in 2008 and continues to prevail in retaining its own identity, making its 40th anniversary a true celebration. May 21, 2017 greensleeves records was founded in 1977 by chris sedgwick and chris cracknell. Dr sonjah stanley niaah, director of the reggae studies unit at the university of the west indies, will be the providing the keynote for the day. The riddim featured kartel, along with buju banton, busy signal, and anthony b amongst several other major dancehallreggae acts. Greensleeves celebrates 40 years with reggae concert. Jun 15, 2017 greensleeves label celebrates 40th anniversary with new york city concert, june 21st, 2017.
Jan 23, 2020 albo himself plays on most of the tracks, drums, bass, keyboards, guitar and percussion, along some of the musicians from the shengen clan. Greensleeves records was cofounded in 1977 by chris sedgwick and chris cracknell, british youth who had a passion for jamaican music. Founded by englishmen chris sedgwick and chris cracknell in 1975, greensleeves was responsible for introducing hardcore dancehall to britain during the 1980s. Londonian reggae label created by chris cracknell and chris sedgewick in 1977. Greensleeves records wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Greensleeves releases about 20 albums a year and continues to embrace the fresh new music of jamaica, and cracknell has no doubt that the hits will keep coming. Reggae futures is a twoday pair of reggae research events in london bringing together the arts and humanities research councilfunded reggae research network and bass culture research project.
May 02, 2017 greensleeves records, the legendary british record company that helped introduce dancehall music to the united kingdom, celebrates its 40 th anniversary this year vp records, which bought greensleeves in 2008, has announced a bold reissue schedule to mark the milestone. Through licensing and commissioning original recordings from jamaica s top producers, sedgwick and cracknell built a formidable catalogue of essential reggae while catering to the developments of lovers rock and. Jan 28, 2008 here is a news that will change the deal. Vp records based in jamaica, queens ny, is a major pioneering force in the reggae music industry. K barringtons living dangerously, a duet with bounty killer, was the biggest selling record of 1996 in jamaica. Chris cracknell and chris sedgwick established greensleeves records in 1977 as an extension of their london record shop a key early outpost for reggae music in england. Greensleeves was founded in 1977 by englishmen chris cracknell and chris sedgwick. Greensleeves rolls up for 40th anniversary caribbean news.
Rate your music is an online community of people who love music. Through licensing and commissioning original recordings from jamaica s top producers, sedgwick and cracknell built a formidable catalogue of essential reggae while catering to the. He formed his first band reggae national tickets in 1992 and they quickly reached success selling more than 200,000 records. Greensleeves 12s former address greensleeves records. Stephens produced the album, but his music has since been focused on more christianrelated themes. It was linval who produced freddie mcgregors biggest hit of the eighties big ship whilst junjo also contributed towards greensleeves success with eastwood and saint, after chris cracknell borrowed one of his rhythms and took the pair in the studio for another one bites the dust. Chris cracknell is a spikyhaired former dj, who developed his love for black. Through licensing and commissioning original recordings from jamaica s top producers, sedgwick and cracknell built a formidable catalogue of essential reggae while catering to the developments of lovers rock and dancehall reggae styles. Home to global superstars such as sean paul, gyptian, elephant man, beres hammond, tanya stephens, lady saw, iwayne, morgan heritage and others, vp is the only record label that represents the full spectrum. We did the remixes in jamaica and they dealt with it in the u. Grel 25 scientist scientist rids the world of the evil curse of the vampire. They were the first italian band to play at sunsplash and sumfest in jamaica in. The company was founded by chris cracknell and chris.
Greensleeves records was founded in 1977 by chris sedgwick and chris cracknell after the two reggae enthusiasts moved their record shop to shepherds bush, london. Lc 05923lc 5923 for company purposes please use lgreensleeves records ltd. The latter was actually founded in 1975 by englishmen chris sedgwick and chris cracknell. Browse all reggae, dancehall and soca record labels in the database. Reggae record label greensleeves celebrates its 40th. In the mid1970s, the chins moved to n ew york city, setting up a record store in brooklyn called vp records in 1975, from which they sold and distributed records. Producer patrick roach samuels killed by hoodlums early.
Like so many great record companies, greensleeves was a record shop before it was a label. The label quickly found success by licensing clusters of singles from jamaican producers like henry junjo lawes. A full programme for the event is available here, and speaker abstracts and biographies for day 1. Jamming to greensleeves on the boardwalk jamaica observer. Check out the past concert and event calendar for alborosie in the bay area along with detailed ticket and venue information including photos, videos, bios, maps and more. Greensleeves records ist ein englisches plattenlabel. Registration is required, please see our eventbrite page for more details. Home to global superstars such as sean paul, gyptian, elephant man, beres hammond, tanya stephens, lady saw, iwayne, morgan heritage and others, vp is the. They had initial success with singer dr alimantados born for a. Founded by chris cracknell and chris sedgwick in 1978. Chris chin, president of vp records, the company that owns the greensleeves catalog, told the jamaica observer that, we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of greensleeves records with extensive marketing and new releases. Jamaican star sean paul helps set a new reggae trend. The label quickly found success by licensing clusters of singles from jamaican producers like henry junjo lawes, and packaging them as fulllength albums offering.
May 10, 2018 it was linval who produced freddie mcgregors biggest hit of the eighties big ship whilst junjo also contributed towards greensleeves success with eastwood and saint, after chris cracknell borrowed one of his rhythms and took the pair in the studio for another one bites the dust. The label embraced the dancehall sounds out of jamaica during the early 1980s, most of which was produced by. Greensleeves had became mostly an outlet for jamaican productions and unlike other uk labels such as ariwa and fashion, there was no serious suggestion that it might open a recording studio, though chris cracknell produced records by cygnus, capital letters, tippa. Vp records of jamaica queens, new york and greensleeves records of london, u. Chris cracknell at greensleeves records put them together and gave them the names. United kingdombased reggae label greensleeves records is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from chris cracknell at the discogs marketplace.
Apr 03, 2008 chris cracknell and chris sedgwick at greensleeves gave us hope. They did so through a distribution deal with the hottest producer in jamaica. The company was founded by chris cracknell and chris sedgwick and started as a small record. May 21, 2017 greensleeves records, which marks its 40th anniversary this year, stages a commemorative concert on june 21 at the bb king venue in times square, new york. Founded in the london neighborhood of shepherds bush by former accountant chris cracknell and a dj from norfolk named chris sedgwick, the shop spent two years building up a reputation as the place to find the tastiest island imports.
The label embraced the dancehall sounds out of jamaica during the. Dub may have been falling out of style in jamaican music but greensleeves. Founded in 1977, greensleeves extensive catalog includes titles by yellowman, wailing souls, shaggy, shabba ranks, jc lodge, and michael prophet. Greensleeves records was founded in 1977 by chris sedgwick and chris cracknell after the two reggae enthusiasts moved their record shop. Renowned greensleeves record label celebrates 40th. In 1979 they relocated the store to jamaica, queens. Vegas, shaggy, elephant man, vybz kartel and many more. Greensleeves records paves way for dancehall jamaica observer. In 1981 uk reggae label greensleeves released two bad dj, the debut album from clint eastwood and his sartorially styled sidekick general saint. In commemoration of the milestone, the label has planned a series of activities to take place across the globe, with stops in places like london.
Chris blackwells jamaican retreat the island records founder and hotelier shares his love for jamaica through his latest homegrown hithis farm. Gred 4 cygnus jah man cygnus babylon you got to set jah children free. Dig into the greensleeves records archives with alborosie in this minidocumentary on the u. Greensleeves records, which marks its 40th anniversary this year, stages a commemorative concert on june 21 at the bb king venue in times square, new york.
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