Those who know reggae’s history, know that Niney the Observer is deeply rooted in the evolution of its sound. Niney came up from the streets with a rebel sound and attitude at a time when recording studios were accessible to the people for the 1st time. (Similar to independent labels sprouting up to reduce dependency on the majors…) Niney launched the Observer label in 1971 with “Blood and Fire” which in turn influenced the music of Big Youth, Burning Spear, The Wailers and more. (I credit Niney for the change in The Wailers’ sound when it became more militant, rebellious and dark – my favorite era of Wailers music.) Niney has worked with many of reggae’s most recognizable names like Lee Perry, Dennis Brown, Beenie Man and Freddie McGregor (father of Steven di Genius McGregor who’s killing it in dancehall today).

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Not sure how I missed this, looks like there’s another Ninjaman show in the US. I reported earlier that his NYC date would be the first in 15 years, well, it looks like he’s going to make the rounds while he is in the US! Oh PLEASE come to Cali Don Gorgon!!
Well, the shizzle goes down in Miami on Sunday night at the AT&T Amphitheatre. ([More →])