Introducing New Artist: Hollie Cook

Hollie Cook – Hollie Cook by Mr Bongo

I discovered Ms. Cook a few weeks back via some radio PA’s enclosed in a press release email sent from a UK PR company (hit the jump to check them). Turns out she’s UK punk rock royalty, the daughter of Paul Cook from the Sex Pistols who’s also done some work with The Slits and Clash offshoot group, Big Audio Dynamite. I did a double-take when I found out she was biracial. Her dub reggae-infused Britpop is a perfect soundtrack for a Sunday afternoon. I know it’s the 10th anniversary of 9/11 and I used to acknowledge the date on the old incarnation of this blog with special dedicated posts. But 10 years later, if there’s anything I’ve learned from having gone through that harrowing day all those years ago, we heal by moving on with our lives. But we never forget those who were not afforded that beautiful gift.

Shout to DJ Iron Will for the reminder on Facebook this past week on Hollie as well….

Hollie Cook online – website | facebook | twitter

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[Event] TONIGHT in Toronto: Me x DJ Anousheh at the 10th Anniversary Celebration of Move On Up

Yes, we are in serious self-promotion mode here at The Kitchen right now…

Join me tonight at the Cloak N Dagger, 394 College Street, as I spin a few old school reggae & ska tunes swiped from my dad’s collection at the 10th anniversary celebration for my long-time friend, DJ Anousheh‘s Move On Up party there. It’s not just me though: other DJs who have guested there over the years will also be on the 1s and 2s tonight so it should be rockin’ and mellow good times.

The jumpoff jumps off at 10PM. Get more details from the Facebook event page HERE. Map for the Cloak after the jump.

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[MP3] Katalyst – Day Into Night feat. Stephanie McKay

MP3 stream (no download): Day Into Night – feat Stephanie McKay by KATALYST

LOVE THIS!!! Ms. McKay is in her element doing these throwback reggae-inspired joints. Best thing I’ve heard from her since “Take Me Over.”

CLICK HERE to learn more.

[Music Video] Nas and Damian Marley – Patience

MP3 Download: Nas Damian Marley – Patience by datdoodmatt

Another great-looking video. Hit the jump for a few (mostly dubstep) remixes also.

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[DJ Mix] The Heatwave – Lovers vs Slackness on Rinse FM (2/13/11)

A week late for Valentine’s but worth posting anyway.

Show Set List:

The rest of the show

* New tunes from Mavado, Leftside and Wretch 32 & Stylo G
* Tribute to JOE aka Lil Joe
* Soca season: Busy Signal special

Tracklist

* Leftside & Shaggy – Jump Up Around
* Wretch 32 – Traktor (Instrumental)
* Chukki Starr – Dem A Tweet So
* Seanizzle – Split Personality Riddim
* Mavado – Pon Di Ting (Split Personality Riddim)
* I-Octane & Zamunda – Badda Than Dem (Split Personality Riddim)
* Liquid – Walk & Wine (Split Personality Riddim)
* Busy Signal – Mad Mi
* Busy Signal – FYI
* ZJ Chrome & Chimney Records – Mad Collab Riddim
* Supa Hype – High Grade (Mad Collab Riddim)
* Vybz Kartel, Popcaan & Gaza Slim – Clarks (Mad Collab Riddim)
* Mavado – Pepper (Pepper Riddim)
* Stephen McGregor – Bounce A Gyal (Pepper Riddim)
* Mr Lexx, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj & Jay-Z – Monster (The Heatwave Refix)
* D&H – G Shock Riddim
* Tiwony – Leaders (G Shock Riddim)
* Konshens – Don’t Dis We Yet (G Shock Riddim)
* Leftside & Syon – Ghetto Gyal Wine
* Leftside – Dance (People)
* Busy Signal – Get Outta My Way
* Busy Signal – Bend Ova (Ol’ Mass Riddim)
* Busy Signal – Touch De Road

Tribute to JOE

* Equiknoxx – Sky Daggering Riddim
* Lil Joe aka JOE – Watch Me (The Heatwave Special)
* Lil Joe aka JOE – Whine (Cobba Cobba Riddim)
* Lil Joe aka JOE – How Di Country A Run (Infantry Riddim)
* Blaxxx – Egyptian Riddim
* Lea-Anna – Kisses (Transition Riddim)
* Wretch 32 & Stylo G – Traktor (Seani B Remix)

Valentine’s Special: Lovers vs Slackness

* Sugar Minott – Good Thing Going
* Mario & Buju Banton – Let Me Love You (Champion Sound Refix)
* Serani – When It’s Cold (School Bell Riddim)
* Mr Vegas – I Am Blessed (Good Life Riddim)
* Busy Signal – One More Night
* Beres Hammond – Tempted To Touch (Feeling Soul Riddim)
* Beres Hammond – She Loves Me Now (Pressure & Slide Riddim)
* Marcia Griffiths & Busy Signal – Automatic
* Sizzla – Show Me
* Stargate – Miss Independent Riddim
* Vybz Kartel & Spice – Ramping Shop (Miss Independent Riddim)
* Spragga Benz & Lady Saw – Backshot (Superstar Riddim)
* Aidonia – Hundred Stab (Sky Daggering Riddim)

The warm down

* David Boomah & Tenor Fly – Sound A Go Dead

Dig it? Download it HERE: Entire Show | Lovers vs Slackness Mix Only [sendpsace download MP3 links]

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