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IR: Dread at the Controls #6: “Singers”

Fans, friends, and family of the late Mikey Dread: You have our sincere thanks for your patience waiting for the final episode of Mikey’s incredible “Dread at the Controls” podcast. But we couldn’t think of a better occasion than Jamaica’s National Heroes Day to release Episode 6, and also to pay tribute to Mikey Dread in several ways. Please take a few moments to read our tribute to him , and also to download what we consider one of Mikey’s best cuts . Episode 6 of Dread at the Controls was sen...

Oct 18, 2010

IR: Dread at the Controls #5: “DJ Style”

This was the 2nd to last podcast Mikey recorded for our network before his untimely passing in March 2008. His energy, his music, and his enthusiasm are still deeply missed. Mikey’s 6th & final un-aired episode will be posting on October 18th, 2010 – Jamaica’s National Heroes Day. = = = EPISODE 5: DJ STYLE Showcasing some of the prominent Jamaican DJ’s of the 1970’s. In the USA, the DJ is called “ The Selector .” In Jamaica the DJ (man or woman) who works the microphone at a party, or dance,...

Jun 14, 2009

IR: Dread At The Controls: Episode 4 “Heartbreaker”

Download [audio:http://insomniaradio.net/audio/datc4.mp3] A Various Artists Compilation featuring Reggae stars like: Roland Alphonso, Sugar Minott, Frankie Paul, Earl 16 and Derrick Barnett plus many more! If you enjoyed this episode, go ahead and burn it to a CD and share it with a friend. And support the awesome roots-reggae artists you heard on the show. Playlist: Dread At The Controls #4: Heartbreaker ARTIST SONG TITLE LABEL Burning Spear Resting Place Sonic Sound Freddie McGregor Big Ship B...

Feb 28, 2008

IR: Dread At The Controls: Episode 3

Download [audio:http://insomniaradio.net/audio/irdread3.mp3] Welcome to another episode of Dread at the Controls. The # of listeners is on the rise, and I can tell you’re all spreading the word. keep it up! Burn this episode to a CD and pass it around, share the website address, anything you like. Thanks for listening, and keep the roots reggae alive! # Artist Song Label 1 Slim Smith Watch This Sound Stricker Lee 2 Pat Kelly Soulful Love Sun Shot 3 Junior Byles Curly Locks Upsetter 4 Dennis Brow...

Feb 26, 2008

IR: Dread At The Controls: Episode 2

[audio:http://insomniaradio.net/audio/irdread2.mp3] From Mikey Dread’s studio and straight to your ears, it’s another hour long episode of roots reggae goodness, right here on Insomnia Radio. Alright, enjoy the show. Feel free to download it, burn it, share it, whatever! DOWNLOAD EPISODE 2 TRACK: ARTIST: SONG TITLE: LABEL: 1 Richie Spice Brown Skin VP Records 2 George Dekker Ganja Farmer Jet Star 3 Mikey Dread Pound A Weed Dread at the Controls 4 Jah Cure Sunny Day J&D 5 Wayne Wonder Love An...

Apr 18, 2007

IR: Dread At The Controls: Episode 1

To celebrate Mikey Dread’s presentation and performance tonight @ the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, we’re pleased to bring you Episode 1 of IR: Mikey Dread -Dread At The Controls . After meeting personally with Mikey in Cleveland this morning, we’re more excited than ever to be working directly with him to bring Roots Reggae to the world. Stay locked onto this site to learn how to subscribe to each new episode for free! Thanks for listening, and make sure ya tell a friend! Stream it above, downl...

Feb 21, 2007

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