Reggae on a Bike, Must Sell Off

Whats Up Mad Music Fam. Music continues to be a binding force in unique and interesting ways. Today we share a new musically inspiring feature I recently found "Music on a Bike". So a DJ created a concept of turntables on a bike where he rides through communities playing music and building a party vibe. Not an easy task to cue and mix while riding and navigating, but he seems to have it under control, most of the videos are Drum and Bass music. So as many of you know the British based genre of Drum and Bass or DnB was inspired and influenced by the original Jamaican dub and reggae which is characterized in the bass heavy sound.

Enter Dom Whiting a full time mechanic and part time DJ who decided to with the relaxation of some covid protocols to have a party on a bike. He said " I want to bring people together and enjoy a bit of music because we have been away  from each other for a long time." Nothing like music to bring people together 

Its mad fascinating whether you are into the music or just the characters who are riding with him, of just the scenery of various towns throughout England.

If  Drum and Bass is not your "cup of  tea" just fast forward to time mark to 18:38  to hear Koffee's Toast drum n bass style to see the reggae influence. 

Enjoy... Maaad

 

And just to show how a good vibe and music can grow organically look at where he started with the first video, just him and his so so self.

  

Its a Happy Day in My Polos and My Damn Clarks - Hottest Dancehall Artists to Watch

Wha gwaaan Mad People

We still digging in di crates, searching the dancehall and combing di internet for the hottest artist a road who have the mad talent to Buss Big.

So today we share with you some of my favourites that you should also keep an eye and ear out for. Firstly "Hot Frass" aka Romaine Lindsay originally from St. Thomas (home of stars like  Popcaan and Morgan's Heritage). Frass is now based in the district of Hampton Court and building a musical energy Hot Frass hot right now .

He is riding high with the street classic Polo which features deejay Takeova. Strangely enough initially the song sounded like one person a deejay but it looks like Hot Frass and Takeova have the same tone and delivery on this one.

The man a big up Polo I hope Ralph Lauren cut the man a big cheque  for the free promo

Anyways Hot Frass now based with Claims records (the label that help buss Gully Bop)  has  the melody and style for future tings watch out for him

(Video is raw dancehall so u know how it goes)



Then another artist who I think has the right approach, still somewhat underground but finding main stream buzz with the worthy song "Its a Holiday" meet Halonai, a producer, mixer and a true talent in every sense of the word. He taught himself to play the piano and is equipped with all the skills to be a future force...maaaad 

I like the delivery and bounce of this one, lyrics, riddim everything is wicked on di sone maaaaad

First check out this video clip in ths studio.......vibes tun up


Then here is the official video but to me something got lost in the mix, the tune bad no lie but something about the song in the first clip real and humbler more than the 2nd clip Check it out

Reggae Sunsplash Indian Style

Reggae Music takes you to some interesting places, its worldwide in its message, music and mystic. We found out about this music mash up in Goa, India from a friend of the blog Goldy Rodriques.

Called "Goa Reggae Sunsplash", now in its third year it is the largest reggae festival in the Indian continent put together by Reggae Rajahs who we showcased in an ealier post.

This year features Anthony B and ZJ Liquid .

Goa, is a state in India within the coastal region known in Western India, Goa is visited by large numbers of international and domestic tourists each year for its white sand beaches and nightlife.

The festival held on the beach resort in Mandrem in 2018 and is focused on becoming a complete cultural experience and is home to India’s first hand crafted reggae sound system,10,000 Lions. Here is a flavour of what 2017 was like so brace for 2019 

Maaad Music  we seh !!!!!!

This is the definition of the BIGGest and BADDest Party

Whaddup u know we switch it up musically so this week is an EDM feature but if you listen carefully the Jamaican influence is in there too.

Forgot what you  have heard about Ultra in Miami, Tomorrowland is the biggest and baddest music festival in the world. its not just a festival its an out of this world experience.

Tomorrowland is an electronic dance music festival held in Boom, Belgium. It stretches over 2 weekends because of the sheer size of people who want to attend and usually sells out in minutes.  400,000 persons attended last year with performances on 16 different stages. Brussels Airlines had 140 additional flights from 67 different cities around the world to get festival goers with 214 different nationalities to Boom, Belgium. Its Massive

The sets, the lights, the spectacle.....MAAAD

If you have time  watch this clip (about an hour long but truss its worth it) it features a classic performance by  the number  1 DJs in the world Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike. It has everything that Tomorrowland  represents costumed  dancers, fireworks, theatrics, pyrotechnics and oh yeah great dance music , the Energy is off DA CHAIN, Maaaad

Enjoy its LIT
GUARANTEED TO GROOVE



If you want the shorter version of what Tomorowland is like check out this after movie to catch the vibe...................Maaaaaaaaaaaaaad