May 19, 2013
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Posts tagged: Ninja Man

New Audio: Ninjaman’s “Dawg Nyam Yuh Supper”

Words by Jesse Serwer—

Ninjaman Dawg Nyam Yuh Supper

With the backing of Downsound Records‘ Josef Bogdanovich (aka “The Last Don”), the always unpredictable Ninjaman has seemingly become more prolific and focused than ever. The Original Front Tooth Gold Tooth Gun Pon Tooth Don Gorgon has released a torrent of new music in the past few weeks through Downsound, including his best song in nearly two decades, and a brilliant video for his single “Dweet.” His latest leak, “Dawg Nyam Yuh Supper” keeps the string going with some biting social commentary tackling the current economic crisis in Jamaica, delivered over a minimalist riddim from Cordell “Skatta” Burrell. The tune has a more traditional feel than your typical Ninjaman track—at least until it ends with one of Ninja’s trademark rants.

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Come Straight Way: Ninjaman’s Plan To Revive Dancehall

Words by Jesse Serwer, Photos by Martei Korley—

“Wi a call it a Dancehall Round Robin. Every artiste a get a night, and every sound man a get a night, an wi a carry it to 14 parishes. Wi just a try get in some sponsors and them ting deh, an when wi dweet, wi a donate it to schools cause we a use that to build the schools.”

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Impressions: A St. Mary Mi Come From, Capleton’s Gift to Jamaica

Words and Photos by Martei Korley—

Originally Capleton’s annual A St. Mary Mi Come From concert was scheduled for August 5, the eve before Jamaica’s 50th Independence Day. But that was before Hurricane Allen decided to pass by, and drop wind and water en masse (not to mention rolling power outages) on the entire island. Rumors of an October rain date circulated for a while, but fortunately the 18 of August was chosen instead. Where the original date was a wash-out, this date was definitely tun-up! LargeUp made the journey again and arrived just in time to see Dr. Julius Garvey, son of the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey, who was in the country in celebration of the 125th Birthday of his father. Standing on stage with the Fireman himself, he said: “Big Up to all Rastaman, dem keep the memory of Marcus Garvey alive — Nuff Respect!”

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Toppa Top 10: Ten Essential Ninjaman Tunes


Words by Jesse Serwer, Sherman Escoffery and Spliffington—

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Now Hear This!: Download Ninjaman x Kiprich, “Don Gorgon is Back”

Words and Artwork by Herbert Spliffington

In a move that initially inspired disbelief, late last month Ninjaman was granted bail from the Horizon Remand Centre after spending three years in jail since turning himself in to police as a ‘person of interest’ in a murder case on Mall Road in Kingston. Ninja really is out pon bail, having already cut numerous dubplates and linked with Kiprich at Big Yard studios for his first official single since being released. Cut on the Gun Inna Baggy riddim for Kiprich’s Nuh Behavior label, “Don Gorgon Is Back” sees Ninjaman give Kiprich the blessing as his musical son before lyrically explaining how to survive in a Jamaican jail. Kippy meanwhile welcomes him back in fine style, trading verses with Ninja and handling the hook.”DON DEH A ROAD NOW!”

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Fashion Fridays: Nine Rulaz Spring/Summer 2012 Lookbook

Words by Jesse Serwer—

Japanese sound Mighty Crown‘s Nine Rulaz clothing line line isn’t just T-shirts, Nike collabs and fitted caps. The line’s Spring/Summer 2012 lookbook runs the gamut from pants and fedoras to wallets and AK47 necklaces. Notably they’re also paying tribute to dancehall’s jailed legends, Buju and Ninja this season, with tees depicting both. Check out some more looks below, see the full lookbook here, and buy here. Or maybe you need a a mini-movie to help you visualize it all?

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