Introducing Mr. David Rodigan: the Gentleman Rudeboy
It is time to put some serious reggae music in this blog. We deeply love reggae music and we want to share this passion with all blog fellas.
The best way to start talking about reggae is mr. David Rodigan, the number one reggae selector all over the world. He’s from England, looks like a typical english gentleman (first time i saw him i said “hey, where is that king of reggae we came for? who is this english tourist on the mixer?”) but don’t be fooled by the fact that he does not have dreadlocks and beard (and brown skin): he is more than 25 years experienced in the reggae game, an undisputed number 1 on the decks. He got respect from all the major reggae artists, as you’ll hear.
His sets are truly entertaining, the best way to discover reggae music. He plays all types of reggae from all ages, and this is what i like most of him. He is not afraid of playing an old jamaican tune from the 60′s right after the latest Bounty Killer joint. When in Italy, he even plays “Volare”, an old tune by Domenico Modugno, making the crowd go wild.
If you don’t know him, you will be surprised by hearing his name over and over in the record he plays. This is because he plays only dubplates, which are special recordings made by the artists specifically for him. Unique cuts, a tradition you find also in the dedication freestyles in hip hop mixtapes.
Of course, i suggest not to miss his show if he comes to your town. I saw him playing live something like 20 times and he’s never boring (yes, i’m a big fan of him in case you didn’t noticed. Plus he loves Italy and comes here very often. ).
Listen this superb Rodi’s Dubplate mix 2005
Listen this epic clash in Jamaica between Rodi and KillamanJaro, the most famous jamaican sound system. However, i cut off most of the Jaro parts because they scream too much for my taste, they’d better let the music speak, as Rodigan does.
Part3 (note for Marty, and for all Shyne fans: listen what rodi says at 12′ in this one! and what a tune he plays!)
February 3, 2007 at 8:00 am
YES RODIGAN ON FIRE ON THIS SESSION
RESPECT 2 RODIGAN BUT U SHOULD HAVE HAD THE JARO SIDE
OF THE TAPE UP 2 SHOW THE WORLD HOW WIKKID JAMAICAN SOUND
PLAY SOUND…THANKS FOR THIS TAPE
February 3, 2007 at 8:57 am
I have to admit reggae aint my thing, but good stuff on this blog. I liked the UGK post at the bottom.
PEACE, BULLANT, http://www.streetsonbeats.blogspot.com
February 3, 2007 at 10:18 am
Yo Bullant, u wanna exchange links?
Respect to Mr Joppa, stand up to Mr Rodigan.
Do you still have the video we shut in Milano last time?
If so put it on or at least provide me a link.
February 3, 2007 at 12:16 pm
rodigan is unique
i love his sets
keep up the good work
February 3, 2007 at 2:41 pm
was absent last time in Milan, but i won’t miss next one at any cost.
These are supreme links!
February 3, 2007 at 2:42 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpmIjfA-5Vk
Joppa I found this, we was there!
I remember no weed and no alcool, but stayed high till dawn thanx to Rodigan.
Unfortunately I can’t see the Professor and the Doctor in the crowd, maybe they were somewhere searching for chemical happyness.
February 3, 2007 at 2:57 pm
Marty, this is the video we shot in Milano: a true rarity.
Rodigan plays “Oh, mia bela madunina”, the traditional Milano anthem.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/t6nppa
February 4, 2007 at 1:52 am
Marty, Definately keen on the link swap. Already done.
Thanks, BULLANT
February 4, 2007 at 10:51 am
Bullant, i got u linked up as well. Thanks
February 5, 2007 at 11:11 am
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February 6, 2007 at 6:32 pm
Great blog! … I’ve got you added to my links
-froz1
alma-matters.blogspot.com
February 17, 2007 at 10:45 pm
Yeah David Rodigan is definitely the Best! But, he´s living a long time in Hannover, Germany and i never miss a Party with him. He´s the Best. PS: Great Blog man!
April 12, 2007 at 6:25 am
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September 6, 2007 at 2:33 am
LMAO @ number one reggae selector in the world. Killamanjaro is a DJ?? Please know what you’re talking about prior publishing information on the internet.
November 18, 2009 at 8:36 pm
haha “the Gentleman Rudeboy”. That guy looks really evil
But I listened some of his sets and have to admit that he really has a big talent.
January 14, 2010 at 3:44 pm
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