SPI Music/Living Room Records

SPIMUSICINC: when the lion roars ………

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:24:32 -0400

when the lion roars ………

SPIMUSICINC: some Q&A with Selecta Jammy on ZionHighness...

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:17:00 -0400

some Q&A with Selecta Jammy on ZionHighness Radio 02.12.13 …. History, counsel & endeavors of the culture. Roots of the genre - Rap, Reggae, Ska. A little backstory of my life. #SidMills

SPIMUSICINC: Ethnic beat undulating through your physical...

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 04:28:52 -0400

SPIMUSICINC:

Ethnic beat undulating through your physical essence. Simply Dub-Roots-Ambient.

SPIMUSICINC: I am live on the radio with the original Night...

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:39:00 -0500

SPIMUSICINC:

I am live on the radio with the original Night Nurse - Amy Wachtel at Miss Lily’s NYC.

Tune in! http://www.radiolily.com/

SPIMUSICINC: We share it daily ♥ essential to life!...

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:53:00 -0500

SPIMUSICINC:

We share it daily ♥ essential to life! #SidMills

The X-Letter (promo)

Here is my gift to you! A taste from my latest project,
“The Ambient Dub Collective, Vol 1”. Enjoy the first single entitled, “The X-Letter”, featuring poetry by Faybiene Miranda.
Feel free to SHARE!

SPIMUSICINC: NEW RELEASE! from my Ambient Dub album … solo...

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:51:35 -0500

SPIMUSICINC:

NEW RELEASE! from my Ambient Dub album … solo project https://soundcloud.com/sidmills/the-x-letter-promo © #SidMills www.spimusicinc.com

SPIMUSICINC: tune in! This Tuesday! I will be live...

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 23:29:48 -0500

SPIMUSICINC:

tune in! This Tuesday! I will be live #SidMills

NATURALMYSTIC:

SIDNEY MILLS - WORLD RENOWNED KEYBOARD PLAYER FROM STEEL PULSE …. PRODUCER/MUSICIAN/ENGINEER FORMER MEMBER OF BDP (BOOGIE DOWN PRODUCTIONS) WITH KRS-ONE, COLLABORATED WITH SOOOO MANY MUSICIANS & PRODUCERS (OH YEAH HE PLAYS THE GUITAR TOO!!)

ALONGSIDE ANDRAE WANG CARTER - GUITARIST FOR NAS & DAMIAN MARLEY DISTANT RELATIVES TOUR WORKING ON HIS CURRENT SOLO MUSICAL ALBUM PROJECT

SPIMUSICINC: Mills on the Keys

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:50:08 -0500

SPIMUSICINC:

Mills on the Keys

Back 2 Basics Artiste Collective - Jah Will Help Us All Project...

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 01:45:00 -0400

Back 2 Basics Artiste Collective - Jah Will Help Us All Project & CD single

Five years ago, Sister Carol and Sidney Mills (Steel Pulse) created the, Back to Basics Educational Fund, to raise money to support two school projects based in communities close to their hearts.
The Back to Basics schools is:

• AIRY CASTLE BASIC SCHOOL - St. Thomas, Jamaica
• JAMAICA RASTAFARIAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY (JRDC) SCHOOL - Shashamane, Ethiopia

0n opposite sides of the African Diaspora, both programs are in desperate need of financial support to keep the school doors open for the youth of their communities. In an effort to respond to the urgent need and to raise awareness, Sister Carol and Sidney invited their friends in the international music community to contribute their talents to the cause. The CD single, Jah Will Help Us All, was created.

To compliment the teachings of Martin Luther King, Sister Carol and Sidney selected the MLK holiday/ their mutual birthday, January 15th to host a fundraiser to raise funds for the Fund.

“Jah Will Help Us All” will be available on iTunes on June 21st, 2012.
After such date visit iTunes site to purchase the single to help our cause supporting the youth and families in Jamaica and Ethiopia.

For more information on the project and CD single visit www.spimusicinc.com

SPIMUSICINC: RATED NEXT! … Meta Dia of META & THE...

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:26:11 -0400

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RATED NEXT! … Meta Dia of META & THE CORNERSTONES

SPIMUSICINC: Meta Dia (Meta & The Cornerstones) and Julian...

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:27:23 -0400

SPIMUSICINC:

Meta Dia (Meta & The Cornerstones) and Julian Marley in Jamaica. Julian played drums on the album #ANCIENTPOWER dropping soon!

SPIMUSICINC: ‘Somewhere In Africa’ (Remix) #META Dia + Peetah...

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 23:08:38 -0400

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‘Somewhere In Africa’ (Remix)

#META Dia + Peetah Morgan (Morgan Heritage) … “Meta Rise!’

SPIMUSICINC: #ANCIENTPOWER 2012 album from Meta & The...

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 22:41:34 -0400

SPIMUSICINC:

#ANCIENTPOWER 2012 album from Meta & The Cornerstones releasing soon! featuring Damian Marley, Capelton & U-Roy

I Feel Joy - Sylvia Tella -Production Sidney Mills/Barry Bailey...

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 20:03:00 -0400

I Feel Joy - Sylvia Tella -Production Sidney Mills/Barry Bailey (by sidmills)

now in the land of SteelPan, Soca & Calypso #STEELPULSE in...

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:02:29 -0400

now in the land of SteelPan, Soca & Calypso #STEELPULSE in T&T … a special FATHER’S DAY TREAT!

SPIMUSICINC: :::: Featured Artist of the Week :::: RATED REGGAE...

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:55:14 -0400

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:::: Featured Artist of the Week :::: RATED REGGAE CROONER

Artist: JD Smoothe

Genre: Reggae/R&B/House/Soul/Lovers Rock

Born in Brooklyn, New York, John W. Lewis, a.k.a. JD Smoothe, was hailed as multi-talented from as early as five years old. Being the sole survivor of John and Elizabeth’s six children, “JD” was always mindful of his mission in life to be a singer in order to survive. At age 20, he performed at a talent show in Brooklyn at St. Gabrielle’s Church – winning first place in the competition. Encouraged by that response, he went on to perform at various concerts and shows throughout New York.

His hit, ”Earth Angel,” out on the “Joe Frazer” label in the U.K and his reggae remake of Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together” can be found on the VP Records’ compilation CD entitled “Sweet Love 16.” He has extensive experience in performing R&B songs on the same stage with Burt Reid (Crown Heights Affair – Blue Magic – Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes – Jeffery Osbourne to name a few. JD’s newest single entitled “Letter To Myself” is on VP’s “R&B Hits-Reggae Style, Vol II.” On the “Total Satisfaction” label, JD’s “Jesus Loves Me” displays his love for gospel music. “Dark Skin Girls,” the hit single on Manila Jeepney’s label, features Jamaican DJ, Rusty Mac, and is still running well on the U.K. charts. All of this talent lets us know that JD is about to re-emerge with promising results. In 1991, he signed an agreement with the Coxsone Dodd’s “Studio One” label producing, to date, two CD’s – one of which is titled “JD SMOOTHE” featuring songs such as “I’m So Proud” and “ Old Man Say” on popular pre-existing Coxson tracks.

From the upcoming “Classics” project, songs such as “Queen of the Minstrel,” “Losing You” and a stirring rendition of Nat King Cole’s “Unforgettable” are all currently available. His 2009 album release “Smoothe Thoughts“ is produced by Sidney Mills, Barrington Bailey and Danny Miller for Living Room Records. This album features covers of various R&B songs from the 80’s. The album’s first single, “Do I Worry,” was released in July 2006. In addition to a number of previously released singles, his current Gospel album “JD Smoothe and Friends” on the “Wearl G” label.

In February 2007, JD was the winner of the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival competion in NYC – where he has performed in Mo -Bay with many international acts. In the past years he has shared the stage with acts as: Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes, Joyce Simms, Carolyn Hardy and Blue Magic. At Reggae Splash, he has performed with Buju Banton, Mad Cobra, Mikey Jarrett and Lady Apache. Since then, he has been headlining his own concerts in Boston, New York, the Caribbean and Miami garnering rave reviews and gaining a rapidly growing fan base.

JD’s musical inspirations come from a wide variety of songwriters and artists such as Gladys Knight & The Pips, The Temptations, Smokey Robinson, Luther Vandross and Sisqo. However, his all-time greatest inspiration is Stevie Wonder. At present, with the release of “Smoothe Thoughts” he has plans to tour Europe and will be seen in various venues across the USA this coming season. He is also currently in the studio recording fresh material for the masses.

SPIMUSICINC: Promise Produced by Sidney Mills -...

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:59:01 -0400

SPIMUSICINC:

Promise

Produced by Sidney Mills - “Promise” by Cha’Maine on the “Here’s to Love” Album. It’s called the wedding, commitment, renewing, re-commitment vows song. Lyrics written by Charmaine Radcliffe and music by Sidney Mills.

"#SPi will be highlighting a different artist every week. ::::RATED NEXT:::: TOP VETERAN ::::..."

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 08:46:08 -0400

“#SPi will be highlighting a different artist every week. ::::RATED NEXT:::: TOP VETERAN :::: CURRENTLY BUZZING :::: REGGAE CROONER :::: SEASONED ACT ::::”

- SPIMUSICINC:

SPIMUSICINC: Larry McDonald “Set The Children...

Thu, 31 May 2012 16:02:20 -0400

SPIMUSICINC:

Larry McDonald “Set The Children Free”

‘Set the Children Free’ - featuring Toots Hibbert (‘Pressure Drop’) - is a positive, uptempo piece that depicts the vitality of age; the greying master percussionist amidst a breakdance circle of experienced urban youths on the rooftops of NYC.

http://www.itunes.com/larrymcdonald
http://www.myspace.com/larrymcdonald1

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DRUMQUESTRA is Larry McDonald’s debut solo release on MCPR Music. Produced by Sidney Mills (Steel Pulse, Sly and Robbie), the album triumphantly distills McDonald’s own epic percussion explorations, starting with Jamaican mento and ska in the 1960s, and flowing through the exciting cross-currents of Africa, Brazil and Cuba that he knows as his own.

Larry McDonald has worked with Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Bad Brains, Gil Scott-Heron and many more luminaries in his 40-year career. He is also a founding member of NYC-based bands The Rocksteady 7 and Dub Is A Weapon.

SPIMUSICINC: Chad Smith’s Bombastic Meatbats with Steel...

Thu, 31 May 2012 09:56:00 -0400

SPIMUSICINC:

Chad Smith’s Bombastic Meatbats with Steel Pulse’s Donovan McKitty and Sidney Mills Little Wing Live from the Iridium in NYC April 23, 2011