PUT IT DOWN!

In August 2008, Welton Irie spent a few days in Sao Paulo - Brazil, performing for the 1st time ever in South America. Thanks to the collaboration between Moa Anbessa Sounds & Dubversao, we were able to offer the Brazilian massive 3 successful events. In this (dark) video you get a hint of Welton's vibe during the 1st night. Although he admitted being a little rusty since he last performed in Europe two years ago, Welton Irie still managed to kick up rumpus!

The next day was a cold one, even for Brazil, and an afternoon show that still manages to attract 200 people or so bubbling to the wicked rub-a-dub versions of Irie's style. You can hear the full session (along with Dubversao selecting before, during and after) at this following link: http://dubversao.com.br/som/sescWelton.mp3

On the last event, alongside Moa Anbessa Sounds selector StranJah, the vibe was ripe with 500+ in the crowd cheering the veteran deejay as he performed a bag ful-a-lyrics over Studio1, Channel One and Dynamite riddims. After 3 days performing Welton Irie was feeling the vibe back on the mic. As soon as we get the recording in hand.. it will be posted.

FRESH FOUNDATION!

After many years of sharing nothing but vibes the Moa Anbessa crew has released one of their strictly Dubplate mixes to the dedicated massives. This one compiles 35 tuff & wicked Dubs with artists from around the globe including countries such as Jamaica, UK, Burkina Faso and even Brazil. The line up is ruff with veteran artists such as Badoo, Kojak, Johnny Clarke, Cornell Campbell , Welton Irie, Rod Taylor and the ribbiiiiiiiitt master himself, The Lone Ranger. These, however, are not all considered by the masses "ordinary" Dubs. There are definitely more than a few surprises in this dub box that will make you want to mash up your tin pan. Riddims from the vaults of the infamous Studio1, Treasure Isle, Channel One, and King Jammy$ stables will most certainly make a one foot jam down jump up!!!

For information and details on how to get your very own copy of the FOUNDATION DUBPLATES MIX please forward an email with the title "Special Request" to the crew.

VETERAN DEEJAY!

First and foremost, "WELCOME to One & All!". After many years we have finally decided on creating a real Blog for MOA ANBESSA SOUNDS

This Blog, focused on the Jamaican Music & Culture, will consist of the works, interests, and chunes we are constantly working with and discovering along the way. So PLEASE KEEP CHECKING US OUT!!

As a "starter" we are please to inform you about our colab event with Dubversao in Sao Paulo, Brazil: The Veteran Deejay WELTON IRIE.

Welton Dobson, 1960, Jamaica, West Indies.

"Welton began his career performing as, simply, Welton, toasting for Big John's Stereophonic Sound (later known as Echo Tone Hi Fi) from 1976 till 1981. He initially emulated his hero Ranking Trevor, sometimes proving indistinguishable. Welton built up a hardcore group of devotees, enabling him to introduce young talent to the sound. One of Welton's proteges was General Echo, who, alongside Big John and Flux, was inexplicably gunned down by police in Kingston. They were the first artist who used slackness in there lyrics long time before Yellowman was crown as King of Slackness. Welton moved to the Gemini sound, notable for allowing Yellowman to make his debut on the sound system circuit in a clash with Jack Ruby's Hi Power sound. Gemini was one of the biggest and well known sound in this time. Following his departure to the Virgo sound, Johnny Ringo stepped in and Welton performed alongside the Lone Ranger. Welton and the Lone Ranger began their recording careers as a duo with Coxsone Dodd at Studio One, performing in a style similar to Michigan And Smiley. It was at this time that Welton added Irie to his name following a recommendation from Dodd. The duo recorded a version of "Joe Frazier" for "Big Fight" and echoed Bob Marley with "Chase Them Crazy". The partnership was short-lived, and in the early 80s Welton released a succession of hits for a variety of producers, including "The Bomb" over the Baba Boom rhythm and "Army Life", which inspired Yellowman's preferred interpretation, retitled "Soldier Take Over". A session with Sly And Robbie resulted in the number 1 hit "Ballerina", followed by the equally popular tribute to marijuana, "Lambs Bread International". Welton also demonstrated that he was a proponent of black pride with the unyielding "Black Man Stand Up Pon Foot". Other songs included "Parish Connection", "Dance A Cork", "A Weh You Fah", "Serve Me Long", "Jailhouse Affair", "How You Keep A Dance" and "Come Nurse". By 1983 Welton returned to the Gemini Sound for an international tour alongside Johnny Ringo and Squiddly Ranking." (text: courtesy of Mr. Dobson via telephone.)

For the first time in Brazil; August 29th - 31st the Veteran Deejay will be alongside MOA ANBESSA SOUNDS & DUBVERSAO for 3 Wiiiiiiiiiiiicked shows! ... "Make It A Date & Don't Be Late"