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  • HEAR THIS: Dennis Brown “No Man Is An Island” PREMIERE

    HEAR THIS: Dennis Brown “No Man Is An Island” PREMIERE

    Unreleased Classic off Fatis Tapes In The Oven Vol. 2

    When a young Dennis Emannuel Brown made his way to Jamaica’s legendary Studio One, he sang songs that laid the foundation for his legacy as the Crown Prince of Reggae. One of the earliest gems he cut for Coxsone Dodd was “No Man Is An Island,” a powerful single that became the title track for his 1972 album of the same name. A quarter century later D. Brown remade the tune for the late great producer Philip Fatis Burrell. Backed by the Firehouse Crew, Dennis Brown sounds older and wiser and he delivers lyrics of truth that have stood the test of time. This crucial mid-’90s update has never been released before, but thanks to producer Kareem Burrell it will now see the light of day on Fatis Tapes In The Oven Vol. 2. With this important reissue series, Remus carries on his father’s legacy while sharing beautiful music with the world. Give thanks.

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  • HEAR THIS: Tanya Stephens “Tonight” Prod by Fatis Burrell

    HEAR THIS: Tanya Stephens “Tonight” Prod by Fatis Burrell

    XTM Nation Shares Exclusive Preview of Fatis Tapes in the Oven Vol. 1

    Who can stop Tanya Stephens from singing her heart out over this classic reggae rhythm laid down by the Firehouse Crew? MASS APPEAL proudly premieres this exclusive preview of an important new compilation focusing on the late great Phillip “Fatis” Burrell—the man behind the crucial Jamaican label Xterminator Records—and before that, Vena Records. The prolific producer helped launch the careers of Luciano, Sizzla, Pinchers, and many more. Working with the island’s top session musicians his tireless work ethic yielded an abundance of classic recordings, many of which have not seen the light of day even seven years after his passing. Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Meleku “What to Make”

    HEAR THIS: Meleku “What to Make”

    Sizzla Kalonji’s Son Links With XTM Nation & Keeps The Fire Blazing

    Asking the musical question “What to make of this world,” Meleku, the son of Sizzla Kalonji, steps forward on his own quest for wisdom, knowledge and overstanding. Continuing a multi-generational collaboration, Meleku has linked up with Kareem “Remus” Burrell, son of legendary producer Philip “Fatis” Burrell, the man who first championed a young Sizzla (born Miguel Collins) on the mighty Xterminator label. Just as Remus keeps carrying his father’s works forward with his new XTM Nation imprint, likewise Meleku is keeping his father’s lyrical fire blazing.  Audio & Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • DOWNLOAD: Project X: The Mixtape

    Fattis Burrell’s Son Kareem Celebrates His Father’s Musical Legacy With This Xterminator Megamix

    The late great Phillip “Fattis” Burrell helped shape the sound of modern reggae music with the classic records released on his Xterminator label. Since Fattis’ death last December his son Kareem Burrell has kept the family’s musical legacy alive, producing a new wave of artists like Jesse Royal. He also put together this megamix of some of his father’s most powerful productions. Photographic portrait by the one David Corio. Audio after the jump. (more…)

  • The Xterminator Top 10

    10 Reasons Why The Late Great Fattis Burrell’s Music Can’t Stop Play

    This weekend brought word of another reggae legend’s passing. Phillip “Fattis” Burrell, the man behind the crucial dancehall and reggae label Xterminator Records—and before that, Vena Records—died on Saturday after suffering a heart attack two weeks ago. The prolific producer who helped launch the careers of Luciano, Sizzla, Sanchez and Pinchers will be keenly missed.

    Everybody has their Fattis favorites; he recorded decades’ worth of great music with just about every significant singer and DJ in Jamaica. And we’re not even going to try and touch on the classics he produced for Vena. But when the roll is called up yonder, these tunes have got to be there. Run that… (more…)