Jump & Skip - Ward 21 (Dreadsquad)

A new Ward 21 - Jump & Skip by polish producers (Dreadsquad)

"it was just a fun ode to reggae", Says Kunley

Jump & Skip - Ward 21 (Dreadsquad)

So... Another Successful Tour Is Complete!!!

Yes people... whew! 3 weeks of hectic travelling, crazy shows and mad studio vibes has come to a successful close. Before I go any further I must first say special thanks to Adam Lukas (@bassrunnermusic) and Mean Dog for organizing such a great and smooth running experience. Also, special shouts to all the people that came out and the ones we met or linked with along the way. Every single show was a smash and every single day was hard work. I wish some people could experience it and put a rest the 'bed of roses' notion. 3 months of a 9 to 5 could never compare to 3 weeks on tour... believe me, I've done them both. I'm home 4 days now and my eyes are still bloodshot, mainly from lack of sleep (I miss white eyes...lol). Special mention goes out to: Rome - for having the craziest crowd (DAMN!), Napoli - for real dancehall enthusiasm, Amsterdam - for having the old school DJing behind soundsystem vibe, Slovenia - for the unexpected mad party(crazy fun crowd), Sweden - for the love they showed us and Helsinki, Finland for the great passion for the music and the sense of history we share. All the other stops were excellent but the pre-mentioned ones really stood out to me. We've been touring Europe for 10 years now religiously but we've never done one like this... 3 straight shows to start it off, then 2 days off... then something like 12 shows in a row. Normally, we do maybe 4 or 5 then a day off or two with that pattern repeating through out the tour. Hard work I tell ya. Big respect to the producers we came across on this trip also. I think we recorded like 4 tracks while on the road (if my memory is correct). Big up Million Styles inna Sweden fi the link up weh long overdue. Respect to Gabriel, Dan, Serocee and the rest of the crew from England that came over to Amsterdam for the link up also long overdue. Too many names to name... Bless up all. Now, I'm back home with my family and I'm going back to sleep. LATER!!!!!!!!!!!! big up Char and Kali ;^) BADA BADA GANG 2 D WORLD!

'SHAKE UP YA' TOUR COUNTDOWN!!

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Not long now people!!

May 12 - show in Geneva, Switzerland- TBA - 8pm Start
May 13 - show in Bienne, Switzerland- Couple - 8pm Start
May 14 - show in Stuttgart, Germany -Zapata - 8pm Start
May 15 - show in Ravensburg, Germany - Keep it real Jam - 8pm Start
May 19 - show in Naples, Italy- TBA - 8pm Start
May 20 - show in Catanzaro, Italy- TBA - 8pm Start
May 21 - show in Rome, Italy- Big Bang Club - 8pm Start
May 22 - show in Taranto, Italy- TBA - 8pm Start
May 23 - show in Zurich, Switzerland- Haerterei - 8pm Start
May 25 - show in Amsterdam, Holland- Jam Rock - 8pm Start
May 27 - show in Masteno, Slovenija- Mastovna Jam - 8pm Start
May 28 - show in Stockholm, Sweden- TBA - 8pm Start
May 29 - show in Malmö, Sweden- Inkonst - 8pm Start
May 30 - show in Helsinki, Finland- Red Rum - 8pm Start

*Further information will be added nearer to the time.
*Image produced by Bassrunner Productions

Just Char..

What's up people?! Lemme introduce myself for a minute.

I've been a Ward21 Fan for 10 years, and how time flies when you're having fun!!! I remembered viewing a programme about Jamaican Dancehall back in 2000, and saw Ward21 and Wayne Marshall voicing 'Blood Stain' in the King Jammys studio, and I thought to myself, WHO ARE THESE GUYS!?! They're WICKED! (Yes, old school english description haha!!)

Instant connect!! As I listened more and more to Ward21, I knew firstly, THEY WERE MENTALLY DISTURBED(Pun intended!) and they were the exact injection of humour, versatility and style Dancehall needed. I could listen to the tracks for hours... I remember building the first Ward21 Website, I was so proud! LOL.

Well, 10 years later, everything remains pretty much the same. I have come to realise the greatest thing about these guys are not only talent, but their MODESTY. It does wonders for keeping fans loyal in my opinion. Having come to know the members over the years has been a pleasure, and although I'm not always as up to date as I once was (Three pickney and ting = Time consumed!) my dedication is the same.

Naturally, when the beautiful TNT ladies came on the scene, I was excited to see how the Ward21 Production was going to move these ladies forward, and it's been exciting to see their growth over such a short period of time! Lasty, D1, the newest member of the Bada Bada Gang, I look forward to seeing and hearing more from him!

Well, after that long ting post, that's just my background. On this blog, I hope to deliver some occasional humour, any Europe or UK specific updates, some thought provoking topics, pics and what not. So stay tuned people!!

Char. x

What Started It All - Do You Remember This?

Bada Bada Riddim was the first Hit riddim from Ward 21 and Haters was their first Hit Song...Went on to stay 10 weeks at the top in the UK breaking the record then held by Bounty Killer's "Anytime".

Timberlee - "the general" Cosa Nostra Riddim

Top Ten Charts in the UK

The Heatwave Chart - March 2010

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Mr Lexx's amazing vocal on Ward 21's Cosa Nostra riddim is the biggest tune around right now.
But our top tracks from February hold on to the next two places. Plus huge new tunes from the likes of Lady Chann, Vybz Kartel, Serocee, Sean Paul and Tifa.

1. Mr Lexx - Dem A Pree (Cosa Nostra Riddim)
2. Gyptian - Hold Yuh
3. Busy Signal - Jafrican Ting / Bare Gal (Jafrican Riddim)
4. Lady Chann - Sticky Situation (Sticky Remix)
5. Vybz Kartel - Turn & Wine (DNA Riddim)
6. Rage - Outa Jail (Shell Dung Riddim)
7. Rihanna & Assassin - Rude Boy (Remix)
8. Serocee - Badeng
9. Sean Paul / Vybz Kartel - Fire Brigade / Oh Deh Gal (Gala Riddim)
10. Tifa - Rock Me So (Fyah Wyah Riddim)

Review from TheHeatWave.co.uk

Mr Lexx & Ward 21 - Dem A Pree (Cosa Nostra Riddim)

Ward 21's Cosa Nostra is the hottest rhythm track in dancehall right now. It's your new best friend: it will make you want to dance but it will also make you want to break something.

Riddims like this - and vocals like Mr Lexx's Dem A Pree - are why we love dancehall so much.

Lexx's repitched and cut up vocals on the intro build things nicely for his deep voiced delivery on the opening verse. Add the familiar shouts ("hey!") and a chest-rattling bassline and you get a sum that equals MAD.

The other vocal cuts are good too. Ward 21, Timberlee, Natalie Storm, Tifa, Assassin aka Agent Sasco and Point O all deliver versions that get big forwards.

In case you're wondering why it's called Cosa Nostra, Ward 21's Kunley explains it on the new Bada Bada Gang blog.

Compliments of The HeatWave Out of the United Kingdom

Cosa Nostra Riddim | Di Baddest Ting

TOUR DATES FOR MAY 2010 !!!

Specific venues and times coming soon...

May 12 - show in geneva, switzerland
May 13 - show in bienne, switzerland
May 14 - show in stuttgart, germany
May 15 - show in ravensburg, germany
May 19 - show in naples, italy
May 20 - show in catanzaro, italy
May 21 - show in rome, italy
May 22 - show in taranto, italy
May 23 - show in zurich, switzerland
May 25 - show in amsterdam, holland
May 27 - show in masteno, slovenija
May 28 - show in stockholm, sweden
May 29 - show in malmö, sweden
May 30 - show in helsinki, finland

Come Experience It! Maaaaaad!

3:42 AM

3:42 AM, building a mad riddim. Dancehall can nice still! To think, I almost started to not care after hearing so much wannabe hip hop coming from local producers claiming its dancehall... SMFH! Big up the King Jammy's camp for the real dancehall schooling. Naah leggo we roots...
Dudes, save some a dem riddim deh fi singles and special projects, IMO... When last a dancehall riddim run fi all a year or two? Memba Showtime, Bruk Out, Bada Bada, Bellyas, Diwali, Good 2 Go? Big up ppl like Skatta, Ballaz, Liv Up, Jam 2 and a few more weh mi cyaa think of ya now (3:52 AM, duh!), atleast dem still a do it the authentic way! Nick@Nite to mi ting then some z's... l8r

New Single!

Ok, so we just finished recording our new single today! The first single with the entire gang featured. Its called 'Hello Badmind'. With Tifa on the hook singing to the tune of 'Its My Time' by Fabolous and Jeremiah. The whole Bada Bada Gang spits fire on the verses totally giving it to 'badminded' people. Mixing this project was exhausting... gone to bed... tell you more another time... l8r!

Its Poppin Now!!!

Cosa Nostra riddim is now in circulation! Get involved in the experience! http://www.mediafire.com/?zqdzhonmzqw
Maaaaad!!!

welcome to our bloggy blog blog

Hey all of yous, welcome to our bloggy blog blog! Right now I'm working on a new track with the whole gang... Tifa, Timmi, Nats and us The Mad Fam. 'Hello Badmind' is the title so keep ya ears open... anywho... still mixing. Laterz!

Special Thanks

First i would like to give a special thanks to Kali_Web_Guru for setting up our official website, our Blog and the Store (coming soon). Making it easier to get info to our fans and supporters and for us to be easily contacted. Respect Kali