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Dub Campaign - Lion In Dub : Live For Today (Solomonic Sound System Mix)

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 15:51:00 -700

Solomonic Sound System is excited to be part of this dub music project.

Selector Rob Paine runs the session with a wicked remix of the original tune.

Pre-Order the album at the link below and listen to the Solomonic mix of the track below.

http://dubcampaign.bandcamp.com/album/lion-in-dub

Cocoa Tea live at ONENESS

Friday, December 14, 2012 12:23:00 -700

Live dancehall at its best!

The official return of our ONENESS sessions was with none other than the legendary dancehall singer and dj Cocoa Tea. Real live dancehall style, he nices up the crowd with a medley that was truly one of a kind...

Glen Washington live at ONENESS

Thursday, December 06, 2012 18:29:00 -700

Video highlights of a historical session

Glen blessed us with an amazing performance at ONENESS on November 30th. Watch him here performing "The Right Road" into a cover of the classic anthem "Picture on the Wall" by the Naturalites.

Real dancehall reggae vibes!

Glen Washington nominated for Grammy Award for MASTERPIECE

Sunday, November 04, 2012 09:14:00 -700

Glen's latest album is truly a 'Masterpiece'. Just nominated for the 2012 Reggae Grammy Award, this one hits us as an exceptional album, with the songs all working together with the same feeling and messages.

Very refreshing when most 'albums' are just collections of singles, the production on this one is consistent with the same real instruments, players, and production throughout giving it a very cohesive vibe.

A great collection of the Rasta songs of praise, songs to give inspiration, and sweet lovers tunes to set the mood when you are with your special someone.

The first song to be released 'Fall On Me' - was featured on the ZIon High productions compilation Jah Golden Throne. Rodigan was playing this tune tough when it first dropped. A laid back roots sound, it reminded us of the messages and vibes the music had 15 years ago when we started Solomonic, instantly earning a place in the box and has been warming up dances ever since.

The first time I got this album it took me almost 4 hours to listen to it, because I kept pulling up the songs through the whole thing! Very hard to pick my favorites, but I would say 'There is a Joy', 'Take Away The Whip', 'When We Pray', 'My Vision', and 'One Way' are the ones I keep going to.

Buy MASTERPIECE on iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/masterpiece/id542475477

Review from Washington Post

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 16:13:00 -700

Really nice review about our Patty Boom Boom residency in the Going Out Guide!

"Solomonic Sound is one of Philly's best exports in reggae sound system culture - these cats know their dubplates."

Fritz Hahn - Washington Post / September 11th, 2012

Papa Fz - More Life - Vol 3 mixtape

Monday, July 23, 2012 12:40:00 -700

Summer 2012 Roots & Culture Reggae Mix

More Life - Vol 3 - Summer 2012 Roots + Culture Reggae Mix - Solomonic Sound System by Papa Fz (Solomonic Sound) on Mixcloud

On the occasion of the 120th Earthday celebration of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, King Of Kings, Lord Of Lords, Conquering Lion of Judah, and the 50th Anniversary of Jamaica Independance - Papa Fz presents a 120 minute - 50 track selection of current roots + culture reggae singles and album tracks that are promoting the original vibes and real message.

Please support these artists and buy these tunes, almost all of them are available for sale on digital and the few that aren't you can buy on vinyl! REGGAE MUSIC LIVES!

Blessed Love - Solomonic Sound System

1) Don't Be Afraid - Daweh Congo - Single - Jonahgold / Jah Youth Productions - 2011

2) Burn Down Sodom - I Wayne - Life Teachings - VP - 2011

3) Reggae Music Lives - Gramps Morgan - Reggae Music Lives - Dadason Entertainment - 2012

4) Youths A Live Up - Richie Spice - Heavenless Riddim - fat eyes - 2012

5) Bad Weather - Richie Spice - Long Days Short Nights Riddim - Xterminator - 2011

6) Singing The Blues - Jesse Royal - Long Days Short Nights Riddim - Xterminator - 2011

7) Burn Dem Schism - Sizzla - Long Days Short Nights Riddim - Xterminator - 2011

8) Fight It - Tony Curtis - Fight It - EP - Gregory Zigo Mavridorakis - 2011

9) Back To Our Roots - Luciano - Go Getta Riddim - Grillaras Productions - 2011

10) Selecta - Rayvon - Kingston 13 Riddim - Ranch Entertainment - 2012

11) Reggae Morning - Gyptian - Kingston 13 Riddim - Ranch Entertainment - 2012

12) Live Your Life (Raw) - Yung Juggz - Kingston 13 Riddim - Ranch Entertainment - 2012

13) Low The Guns - J Boog - Kingston 13 Riddim - Ranch Entertainment - 2012

14) JAH JAH NEVER LET I DOWN - Pressure - Try A Little Smile Riddim - fat eyes - 2011

15) Skanking and Rocking (ft Protoje) - Da Professor - The Laboratory - Don Corleon - 2012

16) HOTTEST HOTHEAD - BUSY SIGNAL - Throw Me Corn Riddim - HOT COFFEE MUSIC - 2012

17) MADDEST TING - Gappy Ranks - Throw Me Corn Riddim - HOT COFFEE MUSIC - 2012

18) Hustler Story - DOLAMITE - Conversation Riddim - Peckings - 2011

19) My Heart Cries - Ky-Mani Marley - Every Tongue Shall Tell Riddim - Penthouse - 2012

20) Reggae Music Again - Busy Signal - Reggae Music Again - Juke Boxx Productions - 2012

21) Reggae to the Bone (ft. Lymie Murray) - Singing Melody - They Call Me Mr. Melody - Mixing Lab - 2012

22) Dancehall Stylee - Mark Wonder & Al Pancho - Redeemer Riddim Selection - Oneness Records - 2011

23) Giving Praises - Fantan Mojah - Redeemer Riddim Selection - Oneness Records - 2011

24) Bag a Herbs - Lutan Fyah - Redeemer Riddim Selection - Oneness Records - 2011

25) Sour Diesel - Delly Ranx - Long Life RIddim - Bread Back Productions - 2012

26) Babylon is On The Prowl - Nesbeth - Long Life RIddim - Bread Back Productions - 2012

27) Mama Make Me Deh So - Sizzla - Long Life RIddim - Bread Back Productions - 2012

28) Groundation Feeling - Ras Myrhdak - Groundation Day Riddim - HUMBLE CAMP PRODUCTIONS - 2011

29) Old Vibes - Fyakin - Bomboflow Riddim - Upsetta Records - Flow Productions - 2011

30) Could A Run Away (ft Delly Ranx) - Gappy Ranks - Could A Run Away (Single) - PURE MUSIC - 2011

31) Roots Of All Evil - Million Stylez - Bellyfull Riddim - Furybass - 2011

32) Babylon System - Yami Bolo - Bellyfull Riddim - Furybass - 2011

33) Start a Fyah - Chronixx - Game Theory Riddim - Funky Dividends - 2012

34) Games They Play - Ras Indio and Jahmali - Game Theory Riddim - Funky Dividends - 2012

35) Pon Di Wings - Kabaka Pyramid ft. Italo Skarcha - Game Theory Riddim - Funky Dividends - 2012

36) Our Time Come (ft Don Corleon) - Protoje - Our Time Come - Don Corleon - 2011

37) THE RETURN - Morgan Heritage - The Return - JUKE BOXX PRODUCTIONS - 2012

38) Rub A Dub Market - Luciano - Rub-A-Dub Market - Irie Vibrations - 2011

39) Mama Sey - Romain Virgo - ROCK & COME EEN RIDDIM - DALTON LEITH - 2012

40) STOP SHOW OFF - Busy Signal - ROCK & COME EEN RIDDIM - DALTON LEITH - 2012

41) LEAVE MI HERBS - Exco Levi - ROCK & COME EEN RIDDIM - DALTON LEITH - 2012

42) ONLY A FOOL - Richie Stephens - ROCK & COME EEN RIDDIM - DALTON LEITH - 2012

43) WORD, SOUND & POWER - Torch - ROCK & COME EEN RIDDIM - DALTON LEITH - 2012

44) RASTA GOT SOUL - Fantan Mojah - THINK TWICE RIDDIM - WARRIORS MUSIC - 2011

45) RASTAFARI LEADS THE WAY - Lutan Fyah - THINK TWICE RIDDIM - WARRIORS MUSIC - 2011

46) I CAN WE CAN - Luciano - THINK TWICE RIDDIM - WARRIORS MUSIC - 2011

47) OH LORD - Sir Ford - THINK TWICE RIDDIM - WARRIORS MUSIC - 2011

48) THINK TWICE - Duane Stephenson - THINK TWICE RIDDIM - WARRIORS MUSIC - 2011

49) You Save Me - junior x & alborosie - Slavery Days Riddim - REVOLUTIONARY RECORDS - 2012

50) You Save Me Riddim [instrumental] - version - Slavery Days Riddim - REVOLUTIONARY RECORDS - 2012

Evening News

Tuesday, July 03, 2012 15:05:00 -700

Tuff new version of the classic riddim ft Mighty Diamonds, Pinchers, Thriller, Sizzla, Brigadier Jerry, & General Trees!

Been bubbling to this one all day. New label Island Rock has put out a quality release with new and old artists!

The Mighty Diamonds version of Evening News (available on iTunes now) is a nice nice relick of the original Prince Buster produced Lord Creator tune from 1965! Really taking us back to the original vibes on the JA 50th anniversary.

Pinchers also steps out with a nice video for his tune Ancient of Days.

Thriller ft Sizzla & Briggy is a instant herbsman anthem, definitely will play that one out soon, and General Trees as always puts some niceness inna the ting.

twitter.com/islandrockja | facebook.com/IslandRockJamaica

Jah9 - New Name

Sunday, July 01, 2012 15:24:00 -700

Official Video from her latest single... Produced by Rory!

Beautiful new tune from the Empress. Hailing up His Majesty properly. Big respect to Rory for his productions with Jah9, we look forward to hearing the album drop soon!

For now, buy the single on iTunes here. Also visit her site - http://Jah9.net

Chronixx - They Don't Know

Sunday, July 01, 2012 02:53:00 -700

Another scorcher from this high grade culture youth!

This young artist has been in our sights for a while now. He has had a few big tunes such as Start A Fyah, Beat & A Mic, and Capitalists. This one however seals the deal. He is a cultural force to be reckoned with. It is also refreshing to see a new generation of artists putting in the work, and promoting conscious lyrics that encourage the youths to live a clean and righteous life. Keep up the hard work Chronixx!

Remember, if you want the artists to keep making good good culture music like this, you must send them some love and support the thing! Buy it on iTunes here.

Director, Photo & Edit: Jonas Andréen - Lynx Pictures. Music prod: Lance-A-Lot Productions

Six String Cutlass Riddim

Friday, June 29, 2012 19:04:00 -700

ft Jesse Royal, Cali P, Kayla Bliss and Mikey General.

Brand new riddim promo outta the Xterminator family's new XTM.Nation project... This has been nicing up the Solomonic workday vibes all week. Good good reggae music.

Produced by Kareem 'Remus' Burrell.

Ms Taylor Bwoy - Khali & Mikey General

Thursday, June 28, 2012 22:26:00 -700

A classic Rasta anthem revisited

Really excited about this one. When Mikey dropped this tune on Xterminator in 1997, it was a huge influence in the Solomonic Sound System trod to Rastafari. Even us 'foreign' raggamuffin youth who had been called by the teachings of His Majesty, decided to grow locks, and be self reliant instead of bowing to Babylon - could easily identify with this tune.

Check the video and read the official press release below. Support the artists and buy the tune on iTunes!

Historically, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica have not shared the unity that Caribbean people should aspire to. In fact, both countries have engaged in petty rivalries which have served to do little more than divide their people further. The recent musical collaboration between two of the countries' reggae singers, Mikey General (Michael Taylor) of Jamaica and Khali (Khalfani Taylor) of Trinidad, however, serves as an example of the love and unity between the two Caribbean nations.

Brought together by their shared Rastafarian faith, both Taylor Bwoys have united their vocals on a revived version of the Rastafarian anthem, 1997 Exterminator hit, Ms. Taylor Bwoy. Given their shared surname and their shared experience in finding Rastafari, the track was an obvious choice for the collaboration.

Produced by Good Vibes Entertainment, a newly founded production house which is also the result of the collaboration between both Taylor Bwoys, the song is a true representation of the greatness that is known as Jamaica's reggae music history. Recorded and mixed by Anthony 'Al' Graham at the island's famous Cell Block Studio, the single boasts of an all star musical cast, Kirk 'Kirkledove' Bennett on the drums, Donald 'Bassy" Dennis on the bass and guitar and Paul 'Wrong Move' Crossdaleon the keyboard. Mastering work was done at the one and only Tuff Gong Studio by Mastering Engineer Gary Sutherland. Vocally the track is led by the Taylor Bwoys, but top vocal performer Paul 'Lymie' Murray also lends his talent to the single in a most melodic and harmonic manner. A video for the song is currently in production.

When asked about the purpose of the collaboration, both Taylor Bwoys agree that it was within the fulfilment of their divine purpose. "Give thanks to Jah for these moments that I will cherish for eternity." Those were the words of Khali Taylor when asked how he felt about the project, whilst his Jamaican counterpart, Mikey, can be quoted as saying, "I am very pleased with the quality of work, and Give thanks to Jah for sending the brother my way".

So it seems that similarly to the smash hit original version which was released in 1997, the remake promises to follow the same path, the path of success. Already a hit within the Rastafarian Nation on the island, it seems only a matter of time till the song spreads to the streets, the dancehalls and the rest of the Caribbean on a massive scale. The Taylors are hoping that the project will serve as an example of the Love of Rastafari and the Strength of Unity. An example that they hope their respective nations will take heed of and observe, but just as it is in every other story, we will have to wait for time to tell it.

Kabaka Pyramid - Free From Chains

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 21:52:00 -700

Official Video

Check out the video and the making of below.

Jahson Rids the World of the Evil Curse of the Brostep Vampires & Womp Zombies

Sunday, April 22, 2012 13:19:00 -700

NEW DIGITAL DUB MIX

Paying respects to the original dub pioneers and foundations of reggae music, Jahson has built a mix of modern day dub reggae, digital dub, uk steppers, and dubstep. With the Bass Culture party in Vermont, he introduced this blend of sounds to the massive for over 2 years... However during that time, the genre known as DubStep also morphed into a commercial soulless bastard stepchild commonly known as BroStep. Fed up, he decided to do something about it and laid out the plans for a musical assasination.

When the mix was done, the idea came up to do a twist on the cover art from the rare classic dub album 'Scientist Rids the World of the Curse of the Evil Vampires'. (Currently the out of print CD is more than $100 on Amazon, and the original LP sells for even more. Buy a digital download of it at Discogs.com)

Check out the tracklist below. Once the Mixcloud recieves 500 streams, it will become available as a download on our SolomonicSound.com/Mixes page.

Jahson Rids the World of the Evil Curse of the Brostep Vampires & Womp Zombies

‎1. Dave Webber - Time Vandal

2. Dub Terminator Feat. Ras Stone - Bad Mind (J Star Mix)

3. Dubkasam - Strictly Ital

4. Dubkasam - Ital Dub

5. Gorgon Sound - Find Jah Way (Dubkasam Mix)

6. Vibration Lab - Tribulation (Adam Prescott Mix)

7. No More Babylon Feat. Kenny Knots - Bring Jah Love

8. Johnny Osbourne, VIVEK - Fally Ranking (VIVEK's Southall Dub Mix)

9. Radikal Guru - Dread Commandments (Killawatt Remix)

10. Joe Ariwa & The Trixsters - Dubbing in the Dark

11. Michael Prophet, Joe Ariwa & the Trixsters - Jah Is My Light

12. Lukeino, J Starr, Kush Arora, & Dubsworth - Dub Arrest

13. Dubology - Babylon Dub

14. Adam Prescott - Revival

15. Die & Break Feat. MC Fats - Peace & Dub

Morgan Heritage - The Return

Friday, April 20, 2012 22:09:00 -700

preview the great new single from the upcoming album

Another big one for lovers of authentic reggae music! Morgan Heritage has teamed up with Shane Brown's Jukeboxx for a ruff & tuff declaration of the takeover of the scene from the slackness vampires, and return to the original roots & culture messages that the people need to guide them in the right direction.

Busy Signal - Reggae Music Again

Friday, April 06, 2012 09:54:00 -700

tuff new roots and culture album drops April 24th

We fully endorse this one, it is refreshing to have another nice roots and culture album to run start to finish.

Busy and Shane Brown have created a timeless collection of top quality produced tunes - that both capture the original roots feel of classic reggae music, as well as updating it with a flow that only Busy Signal can provide. Reality music, herbs, and lovers tunes pepper the selection, with standout tunes being.. well really, all of them!

While he is not a Rastafari artist, the album is arguably one of the best 'conscious' reggae albums in the last few years, ranking up there with Stephen Marley's 'Revelation', Sizzla's 'The Scriptures', and I Wayne's 'Life Teachings'.

This album has been in rotation start to finish for the last week, and as soon as the CD drops we will be first in line to grab a copy. * The digital release date has been moved up to April 10th!

Highly Recommended

Worship presents ENLIGHTEN ME

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 20:13:00 -700

Rob Paine & Charles Lazarus VS Rootz Underground

Worship # 35 is now available in all your favorite on-line stores. It has been getting love from Mark Bell, Sasha, Someone Else, Ramon Tapia, Remote Area, Dj Vibe, Justin Sloe, Alex Kid, Andrew Grant, Martin Landsky, Slam, Silicone Soul, Niv Hadas & Danny Tenaglia!

What is this track exactly?!? Being DJ's at heart, it’s in our very nature to find a label or genre to tag our tracks with. This time around however, even wearing our producer hats, we're not too sure how to classify this one! "Enlighten Me" is all at once dubby, techy, minimal and indisputably “song based” house music, as well as being the first ever track we've heard with a dancehall "mix" stylie. All of that is purely conversational however. In the end what matters is how it moves the dance-floor, connects with the people, and adds to distinguishing our productions and performances from being more than just a series of thumping kick drums all night long. We’re confident you'll appreciate the groove and how it stands apart- it’s one of those tracks that comes in with grit and mixes out with grace. Try it!

Rootz Underground is a six-member reggae outfit from Jamaica that has been making waves on the global scene since 2008. "Enlighten Me" is originally a song of social commentary from their local perspective, found on their second studio album entitled ‘Gravity’. It marks the first of many tracks pending to step over into the underground dance world. No other re-mixer or producer would suit such a positive step forward than Rob Paine. Rob has been not only integral in the development of the band, but also blessed with the skills and accolades to please both the reggae and the dance music worlds, which he has done from day one of his career. This is the second jointly produced release Rob has done with Charles Lazarus, who is also the lead guitarist of the band. Rob once again shows that Charles certainly can take us by surprise and in a direction slightly different than one the band normally takes with its roots reggae based sound.

Whether you instantly jam to it or you're not too sure what to do with it, the duo know you'll find “Enlighten Me” intriguing. There are many more releases coming that will combine the wide musical backgrounds of Rob Paine & Charles Lazarus, always centered on keeping it moving with big basslines and relevant content, and of course without a doubt the tight pumpum production you’ve come to expect from the pair. You may not be able to anticipate which direction the project will find naturally, but rest assured they are always thinking of your dancing feet.

CAPLETON - THE SYSTEM

Friday, January 27, 2012 17:02:00 -700

remixed by Rob Paine, Mad Professor, Rob Garza, & Petalpusher!

We are proud Rob being included as a remixer of this huge tune from Capleton which was featured on Miguel Migs latest album, alongside legendary Mad Professor, Rob Garza (of Thievery Corporation). The remixes were being released as an EP on January 24th, 2012 on OM Records.

Buy on iTunes

Kabaka Pyramid - new culture artist

Monday, October 17, 2011 12:49:00 -700

Check out his 'Rebel Music' EP

We recently discovered another brand new artist that has the right vibes to carry the culture banner forward.

Kabaka Pyramid's debut EP (Download for free on bandcamp) features 10 tracks of tuff roots sound with a bit of jazzy and hip hop spice to it. Not so much that it sounds like the watered down international pop sound that permeates most Jamaican production nowadays, but a fresh take on updating the classic roots sound.

Much of the production is sample based, so I feel like I am hearing the roots of hip hop again - with a new generation sampling the previous classics and blending them into a brand new someting.

Message wise, we are treated to a selection of positive cultural brain food, and lyrically this youth will have your head spinning as you take it all in.

I almost feel like I am listening to Black Star's first album, but from the perspective of a concious roots reggae Rastafari artist in Jamaica.

Favorite tracks are "The Sound", "Prophecy", and the tune for the empress's "I Alone" - which if given a chance on commercial urban radio would be a instant crossover hit.

The project is produced by Bebble Rock, with promotional support from Indiggnation - Protoje's band and marketing team...

We are definitely looking forward to hearing more from this soldier!

<a href="http://kabakapyramid.bandcamp.com/album/rebel-music-ep" mce_href="http://kabakapyramid.bandcamp.com/album/rebel-music-ep">Rebel Music EP by Kabaka Pyramid</a>

Solomonic Army Mix Cd released

Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:12:00 -700

Big mixcd by Rob Paine featuring the new Jah Army riddim

Selector Rob Paine has just dropped the first big Solomonic Sound mix cd for the summer. A choice selection of the current batch of roots reggae coming out of Jamaica in the last year, it leads off and runs through the excellent "Jah Army" Riddim produced by Stephen Marley.

Show details to be posted soon!

Check the MIXES page to listen and download!

Big up to Z and Sil today on their wedding!

Thursday, May 26, 2011 14:58:00 -700

if you are in Honolulu, please join Solomonic selector Zacharijah and his wife Silvana on their wedding event!

DC Dub Appreciation Dance

Thursday, April 21, 2011 00:02:00 -700

Nuff respect to Uni-T for the video footage!

Jahmel - Real Dancehall

Tuesday, January 25, 2011 21:59:00 -700

Had to share this one, a new classic (well from 2008) but we just found it. REAL DANCE HALL music!

JAHMEL - REAL DANCE HALL from his TIMELESS album

El Feco - Wha'm to the Reggae?

Tuesday, November 16, 2010 11:58:00 -700

Please join us in support of El Feco's new album project!

Philly's El Feco has returned with a wicked new mix CD all courtesy of Kenny Meez and the Federation Sound. Feco rides classic 80s and 90s riddims while answering the question asked by the title of the mix... "Wha'm To De Reggae"? It's right here, and it's free, so enjoy!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "WHA'M TO DE REGGAE" INDIVIDUALLY TRACKED FOR iTUNES

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "WHA'M TO DE REGGAE" AS A SINGLE TRACK MP3

Rob Paine forwards to JA to record next Rootz Underground mixtape

Saturday, August 21, 2010 12:09:00 -700

Rob has just returned from a week in Kingston. We are colloborating with Rootz Underground once again on their official album mixtape. The first one that we dropped was a dubplate-dancehall-session of their first LP - MOVEMENT, remixed on top of the current culture riddims of 2007/2008, with nuff special guests nicing things up.

This one changes the pace a bit, as we incorporate classic dancehall and digital riddims into the mix. Rootz was also very excited about this one, and had a different take on it in the studio, having a bit more idea of what to expect from the session. Of course we will have plenty of surprise guests on exclusive dubs once again. Keep it locked right here!

Solomonic at the Vermont Reggae Fest 2010

Thursday, August 19, 2010 21:20:00 -700

Jahson represented our long legacy in Vermont at the resurgence of onetime classic festival. It wasn't the 15,000 massive strong event it once was, but Solomonic is there to help keep the culture flowing even when its only a few hundred. Summertime vibes!!!

Check out the featured article and watch some video highlights from a local news station.

Reggae Session

Saturday, February 06, 2010 18:23:00 -700

Our debut radio show from Shippensburg University to the world! We ran this show for a few months and got a great response. It is no longer on the air but we plan to return to webcasting soon!

thursday 10pm-1am on 88.7 WSYC

Playlist Feb 4 2010

This Love - Romain Virgo

Closer - Busy Signal

Close To Me (Cool Mix) - Konshenz

Thousand Miles - Ras Penco

Be By My Side - Ras Penco

Unconditional Love - Jah Cure & Phylisia

Young Hearts - Tarrus Riley

Lucky Man - Courtney John

Winsome - Courtney John

Talk To Me - Len Hammond

Holding On - Glen Washington

Luv A Dub - Alaine & Buju Banton

Love This Lifetime - Sheba Sahlemariam ft Bounty Killer

Love's Contagious - Tarrus Riley

Butterflies - GAPPY RANKS

Heaven In Her Eyes - GAPPY RANKS

COMING BACK FOR YOU - PRESSURE

MISSING YOU - I OCTANE

YOU NEVER KNEW - BUSY SIGNAL

SAYING GOODBYE - PEETAH MORGAN

WASTING NO TIME - RAW DEAL

YOU GOT ME - LUTAN FYAH

COMING RIGHT BACK - PRESSURE

LONELY DAYS - GENTLEMAN

MOVING ON - KRIS KELLI & DON CORLEON

THAT PLACE - DENYQUE

PIECES - DENYQUE

GOOD LOVE - ISHAWNA

REAL LOVE - (NOISE FIX) - CHERINE ANDERSON

KING & QUEEN - Richie Spice & Alison Hinds

NOTHING ELSE - TAMI CHIN & WAYNE MARSHALL - NOTHING ELSE

FOREVERMORE - ALAINE & TARRUS RILEY

Lifetime (exclusive) - el feco b

I AM HAITI - EL FECO B ft GET RIGHT, XYCLONE, EMPRESS NEKIA, PHIL BANKS, MARSHA MORRISON

CRY FI HAITI (HAITI TRIBUTE) 2010 - WASP

RISE AGAIN - SHAGGY SEAN PAUL SEAN KINGSTON ETANA TESSANE ALISON HINDS DESTRA

Why Can't We - Jah cure ft chris ellis

Cry - Pressure

Mama Love - Richie Spice

Don't Call Me No Dog - RICHIE SPICE

INSIDE OUT - COCOA TEA

NAH TEK - CAPLETON

HAITIANS - capleton

WORLD ON FIRE - capleton

Fire pon Obeah - Capleton

DEM BUN UP - CAPLETON

KNOW DEM - CAPLETON

Head Above The Water - capleton

KEEP HOLDING ON - JAH 9

Hold on - Danny I

Hard Times - Duane Stephenson

Power To The People - Rootz Underground

DREAD - PROTOJE

IN THE STREETS - New Kingston

Living The Life Of A Gun - Tarrus Riley

GANGSTER LIFE - JUNIOR X

END OF TIME - (FINAL MIX) - CHRISTOPHER ELLIS, STEPHEN MARLEY & JAH CURE

Dance The Night Away - Eysat & Tafari

WRITE YOUR NAME - JOHN HOLT

Really Together - Bob Andy & Marcia Griffiths

IRON - WHYY TV special

Monday, January 18, 2010 21:53:00 -700

Big up our bredrin, local Philly roots+culture+dub band IRON. Solomonic engineered audio at this show which was featured on Channel 12 WHYY. Watch the full episode here! http://video.whyy.org/video/1371269040/

Philly Weekly article on Toys for Jamaican Tots

Monday, December 21, 2009 15:39:00 -700

http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/music/2009/11/30/good-cause-alert-toys-for-jamaican-tots/

Jamaica remains one of the poorest nations in the Western Hemisphere, so two Philly dub/reggae institutions — Solomonic Sound and Worship Records — are throwing a Reggae Christmas Party this Wednesday at Silk City to help collect toys for the less fortunate children of Jamaica. Yes, we’ve got major problems here in the U.S., but that shouldn’t preclude us from lending a helping hand to those in other countries when we’re able. Okay, sorry for the preaching — I’ve just heard the “argument” from a few people this past week that we should say “screw the world” and just take care of our own, and it kinda pisses me off. Anyway, check out the above flyer for all the info.

Toys for Jamaican Tots

Sunday, November 29, 2009 8:06:01 -700

Join us for our REGGAE CHRISTMAS bash at Silk City December 2nd as we collect toys for Jamaican youths and share some brotherly and sisterly love. Donations for the shipping will also be accepted.

Click here for more info

Solomonic Reggae Sundays takes over Central PA

Sunday, November 29, 2009 8:03:19 -700

Papa Fz takes the Solomonic Sound System west each and every Sunday night at Dakotas in Chambersburg PA.

Click here for more info!

New website update

Sunday, November 29, 2009 8:02:41 -700

We have updated the website with a fresh look for the new year. Let us know what you think.

Linkup Soundclash Archives

Sunday, November 29, 2009 2:49:49 -700

Solomonic Updates

Wednesday, May 06, 2009 3:23:00 -700

Blessings family, it's been a while since we posted any updates. Nuff things soon come, including the resurrection of the Solomonic Podcast! Make sure if you are in the NYC area to join us celebrating the Federation 10 Year Anniversary. More life.

SOLOMONIC 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY DUB PLATE MIX NOW AVAILABLE

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:29:00 -700

THE LONG AWAITED 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY DUB PLATE MIX NOW AVAILABLE AT WORSHIPRECS.COM STORE

Rootz Underground : MOVEMENT

Thursday, June 19, 2008 5:01:00 -700

SOLOMONIC SOUND presents

A Selector's Choice Vol. 3
featuring Rootz Underground
MOVEMENT "THE MIXTAPE"

mixed by DJ Rob Paine

BILLBOARD MAGAZINE SAYS:

Reggae artists getting back to their roots
http://www.reuters.com/article/musicNews/idUSN1343733620080615
By Patricia Meschino (Reuters/Billboard)
Friday June 13th 2008

"...The scant commercial radio airplay roots music receives presents further challenges in taking it beyond its core audience. One Jamaican act that's using other methods of getting its music heard is six-member outfit Rootz Underground, which recently released its debut, "Movement" (Riverstone/Mystic Urchin Records). The band has concocted several cyber strategies in its pursuit of a global audience, including online distribution of the "Movement Mixtape," the band's collaboration with Philadelphia's Solomonic Sound System.

"Basically we revoiced tracks from 'Movement' on popular riddims in dub-plate style and then built them into a mix with other dubs from popular artists," Rootz Underground guitarist Charles Lazarus says. "We created a download link, blasted it on our Facebook, MySpace, imeem, Hi5 sites and recruited friends who run similar sites or blogs to push the download. In three days we had over 1,000 downloads, and it grows every day..."

DOWNLOAD MOVEMENT "THE MIXTAPE" FOR FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME!!!

Solomonic in Kingston! Rootz Underground Album Launch

Friday, May 16, 2008 5:01:00 -700

Solomonic will be holding its first ever Kingston JA sound session as we hold the vibes for the Rootz Underground show this Saturday @ Hope Gardens bandshell.

REVIEWS OF THE SHOW!

'Concert-ed' effort at Rootz Underground launch
published: Monday | May 19, 2008

Mel Cooke, Freelance Writer

http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20080519/ent/ent3.html

Rootz Underground (from left): Stephen Newland, Jeffrey Moss-Solomon, Leon Campbell, Colin Young, Paul Smith and Charles Lazarus. - File

IT WAS obvious that a concerted effort was put into Saturday night's launch of Rootz Underground band's debut album, Movement.

Not only were the sponsor's buntings prominently displayed on the fences near the entrance to the Shell Bandstand, Hope Gardens, but there was a sense of good organisation from coordinated parking on the outside to free ital soup on the mound in the natural amphitheatre inside.

It was a concerted effort for a concert-style launch, which attracted a fair-size audience, clips of the band doing interviews in the recording studio, their music videos and on tour in the United States shown on huge screen at the back of the stage before they performed.

Revisiting the journey

During that near one-and-a-half hour performance, the band's lead singer, Stephen Newland, thanked those present for coming along with the band on an eight-year journey. Judging by the size and enthusiasm of the audience, there are many who have been on the trek. And before they delivered songs from the 19-track album, including Time Is An Illusion, Herb Fields, Victims Of The System, In The Jungle, Special Place and Corners Of My Mind, as well as a cover of Marley's Midnight Ravers, the video presentation covered points on that journey.

The band's members are Newland, Charles Lazarus (lead guitar), Colin Young (bass), Jeffrey Moss-Solomon (rhythm guitar/ vocals), Leon Alexander Campbell Jr (drums) and Paul 'SCUBI' Smith (keyboards/organs/vocals).

So the music videos of Victims of the System and Hammer were shown, two members describing Rootz Underground as "the expression of the sum of all our expressions" and "the coming together of a group of friends musically".

A musical movement

Wayne Armond, who produced Movement, said, "When I met Rootz Underground, I thought they were a cool set of youths. I did not take them seriously until I heard their songs. When you hear Rootz's songs, you can't help take them seriously."

And, in examining the significance of Movement as the album's name (there is no track by that name on the set), one band member called it a "musical movement", among other things, adding "there are a lot of things in movement".

In the video clip, Armond had said "from you start trod as a group of minstrels you need followers. And Rootz Underground definitely has that", one member saying "our live show is our signature".

And when the music started, it was clear that both statements were correct, the chemistry among the band's members evident and Newland making many a trademark leap, although as time went on, at points, the energy output seemed a bit stilted.

The Solomonic sound system played rockers before and after the Movement launch concert, Claudette Powell introducing the band.

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/html/20080518t210000-0500_135759_obs_an__underground__movement.asp

An 'Underground' Movement

DEBRA EDWARDS, Observer staff reporter edwardsd@jamaicaobserver.com
Monday, May 19, 2008

Rootz Underground band in performance

With a skank and demeanor similar to that of Reggae Icon Bob Marley, it's evident Rootz Underground front man Stephen Newland, with the help of his band, has major plans to secure a spot in the history of the reggae Movement.

Last Saturday fans turned up at the Hope Gardens Bandshell for the much anticipated release of Rootz' debut album, Movement, and were treated to a thrilling reggae composed ride.

Taking centrestage, to the harmony of Time Is An Illusion, Newland greeted his audience and then simultaneously broke into song. Swinging his shoulder length locks, devoid of inhibition, Newland's voice echoed throughout the venue, while his fellow band members rocked - playing their instruments - visually into the vibe.

By the time the band launched into songs such as Hammer and Victims of the System they had the ample crowd mystified by their aura, with some singing their tunes word for word.

"This band is good, and I suspect their following is just going to continue to grow," said visiting Caymanian resident April General. The band's strong stage presence continued with a stirring rendition of Fade Away .

"Is everybody feeling good?" Newland asked before commencing Slumberland, after which it was announced that, as previously advertised, Wayne Armond of Chalice and Dean Fraser would no longer be performing due to previous engagements. But even with the announcement of Armond and Fraser's absence, the crowd was not perturbed and seemed to be more interested in hearing more from Rootz Underground.

With a cover of Bob Marley and the Wailers' Midnight Train, Newland removed his long sleeved jeans shirt to reveal a black merino and really got the crowd moving with In the Jungle.

Abruptly finishing their set and exiting the stage, the Rootz Underground mesmerised audience demanded more, chanting, "We want more Rootz Underground," until the band came back and continued to fill their fans' reggae fix with a few more songs.

"Thank you so much for coming to this album launch," expressed Newland just before for the last time existing the stage. "Dem boy yah a di real deal, and I feel like I just watched the early stages of something that is going to be big in the future," declared a patron while existing the venue, "Something big!"

TOP TEN CULTURE COUNTDOWN April 08

Thursday, April 17, 2008 5:01:00 -700

1) Rootz Underground - Riverstone
1+1) Bugle - Journey
3)rasta bless - sizzla
4) Sizzla & Tarrus Riley - Who's Gonna Save Us
5) Mykal Rose - Shoot Out
6) Mavado - Jahova Guide Me
7) Etana - I Am Not Afraid - rub a dub riddim
8) anthony b - striving - rub a dub riddim
9) perfect and chezidek - journey - hit drop riddim
10) i octane and dasia - nothin but love - truth is riddim

El Feco records Change (Jamaicans for Obama)

Thursday, March 13, 2008 5:01:00 -700

Solomonic artist and selector El Feco B has also recorded a video same for a song called Change (Jamaicans for Obama). Click to watch it on YouTube.

LIVE WEBCAST March 6 08

Thursday, March 13, 2008 5:01:00 -700

Download 3-6-2008 Live Session
featuring ROOTZ UNDERGROUND interview
(.MP4 147MB)

TOP TEN CULTURE COUNTDOWN 3/6/2008

1) Rootz Underground - Hammer

2) Hear My Cry - Pressure

3) I Wayne - Book Of Life

4) Tarrus Riley - Lion Paw

5) Gyptian - Too Late

6) Queen Ifrica - Mi Nah Rub

7) Jah Cure - Good Morning Sunshine

8) Serani - Mama Still Hungry

9) Inner Circle & Jr Reid - Blood A Run

10) Mykal Rose - Shootout

LIVE WEBCAST March 13 08

Thursday, March 13, 2008 5:01:00 -700

Download Soon Come

TOP TEN CULTURE COUNTDOWN 3/13/2008

1) Rootz Underground - Hammer

2) Sensimenia - Sizzla

3) Tarrus Riley - Lion Paw

4) Gyptian - Too Late

5) Queen Ifrica - Mi Nah Rub

6) Serani - Mama Still Hungry

7) Inner Circle & Jr Reid - Blood A Run

8) Mykal Rose - Shootout

9) Movado - On The Rock / Damian - The Mission

10) Tarrus Riley & Sizzla - Who's Gonna Save Us

Rootz Underground Album Release

Thursday, March 06, 2008 5:01:00 -700

Rootz Underground, known for their signature blend of contemporary roots reggae with rock, dub and jazz influence, releases their highly anticipated debut album Movement on March 4th, 2008 on Riverstone Records/Mystic Urchin via Ryko/Warner Music Group. As one of the only modern day bands in Jamaica, Rootz Underground is the ultimate live music experience, similar to the reggae jam bands of the 70s and 80s (Bob Marley and The Wailers, Steel Pulse and Third World). Their fresh fusion of musical genres and beautiful instrumentation has scored them #1 hits and a devoted fan base in their home of Jamaica. Now the band sets sail to tour the United States with Gregory Isaacs and perform at this year’s South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin, TX.

The powerhouse of Rootz Underground consists of Stevie G Newland (lead singer), Charles Lazarus (lead guitar), Jeffrey Moss-Solomon (rhythm guitar), Colin Young (bass guitar), Paul Smith (keyboard) and Leon Campbell (drummer) to form this revolutionary band that goes beyond a niche definition.

Their debut album Movement serves up rich sounds full of careful layers with universal and honest lyrics. The songs have a serious rock music sensibility with breakdowns into hard-hitting grooves, intense builds and smooth transitions back to the one-drop reggae rhythm. The album’s compelling hit “Victims of the System,” remained #1 on Jamaica’s MTV Tempo Cross Caribbean Countdown for so long that they had to retire the video. The current tune “Hammer,” produced by the reggae/dancehall genius Bobby Digital, has been steadily making impressions in Jamaica. It’s new video recently debuted on Jamaica’s Entertainment Report on TVJ and is currently being serviced in the US. This 14-song set is an eclectic mix that will appeal to a wide range of music enthusiasts.

Before recording their debut release Movement, the band steadily performed throughout Kingston, Jamaica in an attempt to get recognized. Over a period of 5 years, the group developed a solid performance reputation and a fan base that was fertile for this growing “reggae rock” music scene. They have become a favorite of the Marley family and were asked to join them at their annual Welcome To Jamrock show in Kingston this past December and will continue more dates with them in the future. From hip clubs in Kingston and subsequently to radio, TV and festival stages outside their island of Jamrock, the band has developed a formula for international stardom.

In 2008, Rootz Underground tours the United States landing major stage shows from coast to coast. This past weekend the band rocked the country’s largest reggae event, the 27th Annual Raggamuffin Festival in Long Beach, CA, and heads north to tour with the renowned Gregory Isaacs. On March 15th, the band will make their Texas debut at the SXSW Music Festival with reggae veteran Pato Banton, following Miami’s “Best Of The Best” festival on Memorial Day weekend and the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival during late June.

To view immediate tour schedule, please see below. For additional info, visit www.rootzunderground.com, www.myspace.com/rootzunderground.com.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

Feb 22nd Berkeley, CA @ Shattuck Down Low

Feb 24th Petaluma, CA @ w Mystic Theater / Midnite

March 6th Chicago @ Wild Hare w/ Gregory

March 7th Cincinnati, OH @ Club Vibz w/ Gregory Isaacs

March 8th Columbus, OH @ Brickyard w/ Gregory Isaacs

March 9th Ann Arbor, MI w/ Gregory Isaacs

March 11th NYC, NY @ BB Kings w/ Gregory Isaacs

March 15th Austin, TX @ Flamingo Cantina (Official SXSW showcase)

March 18th Richmond, VA w/ Gregory Isaacs

March 19th Charlotte, NC @ Neighborhood Theater w/ Gregory Isaacs

March 20th Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theater w/ Gregory Isaacs

March 21st Norfolk, VA @ Norva Theater w/ Gregory Isaacs

March 22nd Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero w/ Gregory Isaacs

Royal Fridays are no longer at Bubblehouse

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 5:01:00 -700

After a long run at the Bubblehouse, our weekly Friday night session will be changing once again.

We have decided after our long run of being our every week for the last 8 years (Filo's, Lick Di Spliff, & Bubblehouse), that we would spend some time in the studio.

Look forward to weekly internet broadcasts on Friday nights, bringing you the Solomonic Sound System live and direct!

We will also be spending more time in the studio doing production work, so look out for new projects in 2008.

Give thanks to Jah for letting us continue the works, and all of our supporters of the sound over the years. Stay tuned!

Solomonic rocks the Vineland Caribbean Festival

Friday, August 10, 2007 5:01:00 -700

It will be a great family day, make sure to check the EVENTS page for the full details!

MIDNITE July 20th at TLA!!!

Tuesday, June 19, 2007 5:01:00 -700

Solomonic brings St Croix's MIDNITE to Philly for the third time, this time at the TLA! The show will also be an album release for our new mix album

A Selector's Choice VOL 1:
EL FECO B & Family

Check the flyer on our homepage for more info!

Solomonic Live on WKDU

Sunday, May 27, 2007 5:01:00 -700

Tune in online for the next 1.5 hrs. Last minute thing but we a touch pon the 26th Annual WKDU Philly Reggae Marathon!

SOLOMONIC SOUND SYSTEM

HI FI
http://www.wkdu.org/wkdu-high.m3u

LOW FI
http://www.wkdu.org/wkdu-low.m3u

this is the first of a special set of audio that we have in store for this week leading up to the clash. WAR DRUMS A BEAT!!!!

Desperado promotions teams with Solomonic & Federation to promote Philly Clash

Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:01:00 -700

Big up Empress Bo Desperado of Dancehallpromotions.com for all her hard work on the Philly Clash. Check out the page she has created for the clash at http://dancehallpromotions.com/PhillyClash.html

SOLOMONIC vs STRIKER vs STEREO CHOICE CLASH

Tuesday, October 03, 2006 17:01:00 -700

September 28th @ Fluid saw the matchup between SOLOMONIC & STRIKER out of Long Island NYC.

due to weather and a first time travelling to Philly they did not reach the club until almost 1:30 am (clash done at 2am).

in the meantime STEREO CHOICE stepped up to the task @ 1am and we clashed them for a few 10 min rounds until STRIKER got there.

the clash then proceeded with us & STRIKER battling out a 5 min round each.

the night then ended with a Dub fi Dub between all 3 sounds.

no winner was declared due to the unexpected turn of events, however stay locked right here for news of the pending rematch with STRIKER!

Big up Marlon Hype STEREO CHOICE for stepping up to the challenge to give the night some clash vibes that the crowd was there for.

Respect due to STRIKER for coming to battle us on home turf but know the rematch going to be more brutal still, and your burial will be official this time!

Solomonic Sound System on MySpace

Thursday, August 17, 2006 5:01:00 -700

you can link with us on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/solomonicsoundsystem

El Feco HOLD ON tune from Passion Riddim

Saturday, August 05, 2006 5:01:00 -700

El Feco B has had his first major distribution through VP Records, with his anthem on the Passion riddim making it onto the Riddim Driven series album of the same name.

Reggae-Vibes.com charted his tune at #20 last week in their singles to watch. This week they have reviewed the album, having this to say about our boy

"... El Feco delivers his convincing debut, the last vocal over the 'Passion'-riddim in true Fireman-style - 'Hold On'...."

This tune is getting tons of hype right now and word is it may soon be coming to a cell phone near you... as a ringtone! Watch this space for more info...

Clash CD gets reviewed on Fader

Wednesday, April 05, 2006 5:01:00 -700

Philly dancehall soundsystems Federation and Solomonic just teamed up for a great new mix CD of dubplate showdowns. Sure, the WOW! factor is heavy - each of the 68 tracks is an otherwise unavailable dubplate, which means you get everyone from Sizzla to Damian Marley to Bounty Killer doing DJ-specific voicings of their biggest hits (and rhyming "Max Glazer" with "lazer"). But even without the exclusivity, any mix that hits you with "Police In Helicopter", Stalag riddim, and Gyptian's "Serious Times" is going to be a keeper. Plus, our dude El Feco is all over it, even doing a "Lets get ready to rumble!" intro. A must-cop from the city of brotherly love.

Music | 03/30/2006

Federation vs Solomonic cds are in stores now!

Thursday, March 30, 2006 17:01:00 -700

Here is our first review from turntablelab.com

REVIEW

Philly's Solomonic Sound and NY's Federation meet in an all exclusive, all dubplate, all specials mix! They take things pretty much head to head, trading off dubplates from all the biggest artists, with special versions of some absolutely monster tunes. The cd is arranged by riddim, so you get stuff like a John Holt dub of "Police In Helicopter," followed by no less than 3 Capleton vocals over the same riddim. Shit gets real serious when they start heading into things like the Real Rock, Far East and Stalag and it's capped with a tune fi tune segment featuring insane versions of Sugar Minott's "Never Give Up," Sizzla's "Solid As A Rock," Buju's "Murderer" and much more. Partial artist list: Damian Marley (on the Truths And Rights riddim), Johnny Osbourne, Richie Spice, Bounty Killer, Sanchez, Marlon Asher, Anthony B, Chuck Fender, Yami Bolo (killer version of "Put Down The Weapon"), Beres Hammond, Luciano, Turbulence, etc. Extra points for the super cool throwback cover- recommended.

FEDERATION meets SOLOMONIC inna dubplate style

Thursday, March 09, 2006 17:01:00 -700

"FEDERATION meets SOLOMONIC inna dubplate style" is a ground-breaking new mix cd from two powerhouses in the dancehall/reggae world. FEDERATION, known for their incredible collaborations with VYBZ KARTEL, and "ROOTS, REALITY, & CULTURE" series, get together for the first time ever with good friends SOLOMONIC SOUND, known worldwide for their culture vibes and imprint, Worship Recordings. Together, on this cd, the two sound systems take the term "clash" two another level. Studio-mixed, it is a dubplate extravaganza made up 100% of exclusive "specials" from artists like Sizzla, Capleton, Beres Hammond, Luciano, Anthony B, Richie Spice, Bounty Killer, Buju Banton, and Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, just to name a few! Non-stop vibes from beginning to end, "FEDERATION meets SOLOMONIC inna dubplate style" is guaranteed niceness from start to finish with over 60 classic dubplates from the two big sounds, here for the first time ever, on one big cd.

FEDERATION, based out of New York and Philly has long been known for bringing a unique sound and crazy creativity to everything they do. Not only have they been pioneers of the mix cd scene, but FEDERATION was also responsible for some of the biggest remixes of the last couple of years... Beyonce & Baby Cham (Crazy in Love)... Usher & Baby Cham (Yeah)... Jay-z & Bounty Killer (p.s.a.b.k. 2004)... Pharell, Jay-z, Vybz Kartel & Wayne Marshall (frontin' dancehall remix). Representing Philly, Kenny Meez and Curly Locks wave the flag for FEDERATION at their numerous weekly parties and bring pure vibes to the city of brotherly love. Max Glazer represents New York for the crew while traveling world wide bringing the Federation Sound to new audiences almost daily. Max is currently touring with Def Jam recording artist RIHANNA, as well as dancehall superstar BABY CHAM. From Philly to New York to London to Japan to Germany to Barbados to Jamaica, FEDERATION has been there, spreading the vibes... all over the world.

SOLOMONIC, currently based out of Philly, was formed by Rob Paine and Zacharijah Eberz in 1998. Both internationally known djs in their own right, Rob was in Philly, while Zack had Burlington, Vermont on lock alongside selector Jahson. In 2001, when Zack moved back to Philly, SOLOMONIC had already been voicing dubs for several years. Soon Papa Fz joined the crew, and most recently selector Roots has stepped up. At full strength, SOLOMONIC has proven to be one of the wickedest culture sounds in the world. With nuff weekly parties in Philly (Fridays at Filo's... 6 years and counting!), Honolulu, Burlington, and constant worldwide touring, the crew brings the conscious vibes as only they can. Not just a collective of djs, Solomonic also runs a top notch sound system used at many Philly area music events, a world class recording studio, as well as their own label. Look for their original riddims and a full length mix album featuring Philadelphia's top ranking artist, EL FECO B, in the near future.

track listing:

heavenless riddim
1.johnny osbourne-in the ghetto (federation)
2.johnny osbourne-murderer (solomonic)
3.bunny general-full up (federation)
4.sugar minott-herb man hustling (solomonic)
police in helicopter riddim
5.john holt-police in helicopter (federation)
6.capleton-medley (solomonic)
7.capleton-medley (federation)
8.capleton-stand tall (solomonic)
jah works riddim
9.anthony b-watch what you eat (solomonic)
10.chuck fender-bad out there (federation)
11.yami bolo-put down the weapon (solomonic)
they gonna talk riddim
12.el feco-girl (federation)
13.half pint-just be good (federation)
14.beres hammond-they gonna talk (federation)
rock away riddim
15.beres hammond-rock away (solomonic)
16.mr easy-solomonic rule (solomonic)
17.natty king-mister greedy (federation)
who cares riddim
18.natty king-no guns to town(federation/solomonic)
queen majesty riddim
19.chuck fender-haffi win (solomonic)
20.sizzla-just one of those days (federation)
21.warrior king-never go where pagans go (solomonic)
22.norris man-she never knew it (solomonic)
doctor's darling riddim
23.capleton-cherish no wrong (federation)
24.turbulence-life is not a game (solomonic)
25.luciano-who could it be (federation)
26.luciano-stay way (solomonic)
27.anthony b-water pumpee (solomonic)
kutchie riddim
28.round head-ganja fi legal (federation)
29.jigsy king-gimme the weed (solomonic)
30.sizzla-got it right here (federation)
31.richie spice-upside down (solomonic)
32.chuck fender-oh my lord (solomonic)
33.uton green-can't tek (federation)
real rock riddim
34.richie spice-earth a run red (solomonic)
35.richie spice-marijuana (federation)
36.capleton-don't dis the trinty (solomonic)
37.mikey general-in times like these (federation)
38.jr. kelly-love so nice (solomonic)
39.johnny osbourne-no ice cream sound (federation/solomonic)
far east riddim
40.el feco-die tonight (solomonic)
41.sizzla-simplicity (federation)
42.richie spice-ghetto girl (solomonic)
43.luciano-saturday night (federation)
44.yami bolo-on a mission (solomonic)
45.johnny osbourne-little sound boy (federation)
stalag riddim
46.sluggy ranks-sodom and gomorrah (solomonic)
47.sizzla-humble thought (federation)
48.luciano-legalize it (solomonic)
49.bounty killer-smoke the herb (federation)
50.turbulence-cut up another load (solomonic)
51.half pint-krazy (federation)
52.coco tea-good life (solomonic)
lodge/sleng teng riddim
53.bounty killer-lodge (federation)
54.damian marley-judgement (solomonic)
55.jah mason-princess gone (federation)
truth and rights riddim
56.johnny osbourne-truth and rights (solomonic)
57.sizzla-no time to gaze (federation)
58.damian marley-more justice (solomonic)
tune fi tune segment
59.sugar minott-never give up (federation)
60.sugar minott-coming from country (solomonic)
61.tony curtis-rolling (federation)
62.sanchez-chronic (solomonic)
63.marlon asher-ganja planter (federation)
64.bascom x-farmer man (solomonic)
65.daville-war grade (federation)
66.buju banton-murderer (solomonic)
67.sizzla-solid as a rock (federation)
68.gyptian-serious times (solomonic)

Solomonic 6 Year Anniversary Double CDs out now!!!

Thursday, March 09, 2006 17:01:00 -700

make sure to check us at Filos for your copy of the double cd set from the 6 Year Anniversary featuring El Feco B and special guests Curly Locks and Singing Wonder...

Also make sure to check the VIBES page for a free download of the finale 'sing off' between Feco & Wonder...

They will be available online soon (but they keep selling off before we can add them!)