Please visit the link below to download the FREE dub tracks to be released off the upcoming album "GRASS DUBS". This is the complete dub version of GRASS ROOTS.... so check it out. Let me know what you think, and look for the full album soon. Give thanks and praise!!!

Rastafari

Badda Skat

DOWNLOAD  HERE!!   http://www.baddaskat.com/?page=dubDL

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Rastafari

So... I roll up in to GC yesterday with exactly what I needed to buy in mind, and knew exactly where to find it.

Of course it wasn't in stock, but that's typical... I know they're a popular store. Luckily the money I was there to spend was bonus money from Babylon so I made the decision to upgrade one model and get the next step up.

Well the price in the store was not the price on their website, so I asked for the discount. Everything went along fine, they gave us the discount... though it seemed to be more than what I had expected. Whatever.

So we pay for everything, and the guy says the receipt is at the front door, but puts all of the stuff we just bought behind his counter. I was thinking of ordering a new mixer while I was there... but the guy who was helping me kept getting distracted by other people, other customers, other sales I assume. After watching the dude help other people for a half hour I finally had to go to him and say... yo star, can I just get my stuff... I need to leave.

I'm able to pull him away only to find out that the receipt has been voided since it wasn't collected in time. AND... come to find out the bastard didn't give the discount in the first place like he was supposed to, and tried to charge us an extra 100 bucks. Luckily things worked out the way they did though, because the discount was properly given.... and... shhh... it was given to a product that wasn't really on sale, nor should it have been marked down in the first place. So we made out with a pretty good deal... despite the ritual hardship they try do dish on you at that place. Seems you cant spend less than an hour in that store, even if you know what you're getting.

At least the studio has a nice little upgrade to it. Check below.

Born as Aaron Smith in 1981, Badda Skat did not reveal himself to the wider reggae public until the year 2000. The music has long been an influence in the life that would shape this performer. Since his introduction to the business Badda has worked with a variety of producers on a global level. During this time he compiled an arsenal of tunes, focusing on the conscious vibe, the best of which have made their way onto this debut release entitled 'Grass Roots'.

 

In all honesty 'Grass Roots' is nothing short of incredible. Backed by the hugely talented Jah Roots, Badda delivers nothing but positive and uplifting vibes throughout. The collaboration with Jah Roots works incredibly well and it has produced a slice of reggae genius.

 

Stand out tracks include 'Copper Shot', an anti gun tune which rides the absolutely wicked Murderers Riddim. 'Minibus', which has a wonderfully upbeat and lively vibe, is astonishing. It's a joy to listen to Badda lick some serious lyrics over this riddim. The title track is another awesome tune, riding the Strangers riddim with Badda showing respect for the Israel vibrations roots anthem 'Same Song'. 'One Load' is another superb track, pure Ganjaman tune. This'll get any crowd bouncing for sure!

 

The whole UKRG crew can highly recommend this release to the fullest. King has been spinning it almost non-stop since it landed on his desk and Idread  regularly spins tracks on his 'Roots 'n' Culture' show. Badda is a real talent and big things are sure to follow. Rumour has it that a 'Grass Dubs' album is soon to follow.

'Grass Roots' is available on CD from www.baddaskat.com, where you can also download more underground works for free. Also CD Bady (http://cdbaby.com/cd/baddaskat) are stocking copies. The album is also available from itunes so you have no excuse not to get your self a copy!

Born as Aaron Smith in 1981, Badda Skat did not reveal himself to the wider reggae public until the year 2000. The music has long been an influence in the life that would shape this performer. Since his introduction to the business Badda has worked with a variety of producers on a global level. During this time he compiled an arsenal of tunes, focusing on the conscious vibe, the best of which have made their way onto this debut release entitled 'Grass Roots'.

 

In all honesty 'Grass Roots' is nothing short of incredible. Backed by the hugely talented Jah Roots, Badda delivers nothing but positive and uplifting vibes throughout. The collaboration with Jah Roots works incredibly well and it has produced a slice of reggae genius.

 

Stand out tracks include 'Copper Shot', an anti gun tune which rides the absolutely wicked Murderers Riddim. 'Minibus', which has a wonderfully upbeat and lively vibe, is astonishing. It's a joy to listen to Badda lick some serious lyrics over this riddim. The title track is another awesome tune, riding the Strangers riddim with Badda showing respect for the Israel vibrations roots anthem 'Same Song'. 'One Load' is another superb track, pure Ganjaman tune. This'll get any crowd bouncing for sure!

 

The whole UKRG crew can highly recommend this release to the fullest. King has been spinning it almost non-stop since it landed on his desk and Idread  regularly spins tracks on his 'Roots 'n' Culture' show. Badda is a real talent and big things are sure to follow. Rumour has it that a 'Grass Dubs' album is soon to follow.

 

'Grass Roots' is available on CD from www.baddaskat.com, where you can also download more underground works for free. Also CD Bady (http://cdbaby.com/cd/baddaskat) are stocking copies. The album is also available from itunes so you have no excuse not to get your self a copy!

 

Review by King & Jumpup

I cannot thank each and every one of you enough!!

The anticipation of that day had started to take effect and it was all quickly washed away the moment I stepped on that stage. It's always good to have familiar faces in a crowd and there were plenty of people that I recognized during  my set. The opportunity to open up for 311 and Matisyahu, who are both influences on my own music, was very huge. Some potentially influential people were in the crowd and had the chance to take in the performance. Thank you all for making a presence that the venue had to take notice of. I hope this is the start to many more opportunities in the future.

The show would have been nothing, had it not been for Tribal Style, donating their time to be the foundation of hard hitting riddims that would mash deh place proper. I cannot give enough thanks and praises to these guys and everything they have done for I and I and I. Not just I alone, but the world massive. Gwan dem site. Please check them out where ever their shows may be. You will never be disappointed... and you may catch a special guest here and there. Thousandfold thanks and praises again.

The opportunity was presented to us by the local radio station WSUN 97.1FM 97X. Much love and respect to everyone who is a part of that spectacular team. There would have been no special  pre-show, no pit pass upgrades, no Rude Squad, no Tribal Style, and no Badda Skat had it not been for them. Thank you again.

Can you tell I had a great time at the show? Give thanks and praise. Selassie I.

Jah Blessings in the HIGHEST.
Rastafari

Badda Skat
www.baddaskat.com

PS. Photos and video coming soon... check the website seen!!

Busting onto the contemporary reggae scene – Badda Skat is a "buzz-worthy" artist with a more than "buzz-worthy" debut album - Grass Roots.

Kicking off with the powerful chords of Frontline - Grass Roots is a fiery collaboration with Missouri's own 6-piece group – Jah Roots; having proved their own prominence on recent albums like Crucial, its on Grass Roots that they also prove themselves as a relevant backing band. Between the bubbling organ sounds and live saxophone – it's riddims like these that rival even some of (major label) VP's finest (ie certain Glen Washington and Richie Stephens productions.)

As the album continues, one thing is proven line after line – which is the consistently righteous dedication of Skat's conscious dancehall lyrics. One of the only breaks from this style we hear on the album is the subdued, "Ballad of Mr. Smith," with reflectively memorable lyrics such as . . .

"Rights of passage while stackin on deh baggage,Innocence gets shifted like a UPS package.High school... golden rule.Bleach blonde like a beach bum fool.One girl but more so like two, or threeBut the one who's gettin played here is he.Piss drunk bout to move out to college,Continuing the regiment knowledge.One night it come clear inna deh perfect light,That the life deh mon had made was not right."

Skat's delivery upon such lyrics is packed with energy, albeit unique. His pseudo-Jamaican accent, (which has unfortunately disabled other token reviewers from getting to the content,) is certainly at the forefront here, sounding both original inspired by the legends that motivated this. Tracks it truly works on includes the radio-ready, "Locks Alone," and sing-songy title track.

Ending on the positive note of, What Will It Take, Grass Roots defines itself, (especially with repeat listening,) as a powerful and conscious statement of 2007. Mr. Skat has been hard at work with nearly every legit producer and artist that's approached him for years now, and this positive karma has finally manifested in a cohesive effort. Floridian fans can catch his energetic live shows around them, and the rest of the World can hear him at www.baddaskat.com and www.myspace.com/BaddaSkat

-    J. Blanton

J. Blanton is the label-head of Uprise Music – presenting conscious hip-hop and reggae through its current roster of Ancient Mind, Madi Simmons, and Kana. Check out the label at www.myspace.com/UpriseRecordsMusic

Badda Skat and the Irie Sounds Crew head down to Jamaica to kick off a massive promotional tour. This will be my first time ever touching down on an Island that I have been in love with since I was a child... so you better hope I come back. Hahah! Give thanks and praises. More details to come. Rastafari.

Balion Music will be hosting a fund raising festival towards the creation of the Balion School of Reggae Music. We are inviting promoters, producers, artists, artistes, film makers, sponsors and investors to join us in this venture. The proceeds will go towards community development projects and music courses scholarships.
Event will include:
Art exhibition:
Artists will have the possibility to exhibit paintings, crafts and sculptures.
Cuisine:
Cultural traditional foods will be on sale on the day of the event
Fashion show:
Up-coming and established designers will display their traditional and contemporary designs.
Music Festival:
The Music Festival will function as the Cultural anchor of the day; with Jamaican up coming artists, winners of the mini Reggae Love Alive contests, as well as established national and international artists. The show will also include up coming and established Sound Systems and children oriented music during the day as well as family activities.

For more information:
Sophie Marmol, Managing Director 011876 3904823 or sismattaniah@gmail.com