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tribute to the sounds of the great Bob Marley,Peter Tosh,etc

Welcome to the home of Island King Records! Only artists that epitomize the true reggae sound will be featured here.

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Liston-Bernie...former front-of-house engineer for Bob Marley's Wailers...is our engineer/producer who controls the quality of the music we share with the world. He has also worked with many of the most well-known Reggae, Caribbean, and African artists of the late 80's when he was the house sound engineer at the world famous Kilimanjaro Nightclub in Wash.,D.C.-- His vast experience with these artists--live and in the studio-- has proven to be a most valuable asset to Island King Records' mission...to bring high quality classic reggae music to die-hard reggae fans!

Currently featured on our site--- Dub Obsession with Aston 'Familyman' Barrett!

This is a Live Dub session that 'Familyman' (original bass player of Bob Marley and the Wailers ) and Liston-Bernie (on vocals, organ) performed together on at an outdoor beach concert on St. John,

US Virgin Islands where Liston-Bernie resides. The other musicians involved were:

Ras Beeble- Piano/Synth

Bongo- Drums

Aswad- Drums

Grasshopper- Guitar

Conrad- Flute

Liston-Bernie - Organ ...engineered and recorded the mix while performing onstage.

Check the photos.

"Familyman", being pleased with the end result, suggested that a CD be made. Here is the result of that impromptu decision.

Click here to listen to a few music clips featured on this album...to purchase this CD, click here or on the picture of the the CD above. The Cd is available for purchase NOW! Don't forget to bookmark this page! Aspiring vocalists may also want to contact us to discuss the possibility of becoming an Island King Records recording artist.

Peace

Para mis amigos latinos:

Esto Cd es una collabaracion con el rey del bajo de los Wailers de Bob Marley!

El CD...Dub Obsession with Aston "Familyman" Barrett... Esta listo para comprar AHORA MISMO!!

Pulse en el photo para comprarse.

(si hay alguien que puede escribe que quiero decir, mas mejor, por favor ...escribela en el "guestbook".

Muchas Gracias!

New Release! - August 16, 2005

AFRICA'S NEXT RISING STAR ON THE INT'L REGGAE SCENE!

ISLAND KING RECORDS is proud to announce it's newest recording artist...RASBAWA!

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Click here to hear samples!

RASBAWA hails from the West African country of Benin. He sings in English, French and his native tongue. This aptitude allows for his music and message to be enjoyed by international audiences. Nevertheless, music is the true international language in its own rite. His style, some have said, is reminiscent of the great Alpha Blondy of the Ivory Coast. Consequently, his following is growing faster than ever.

Scheduling is underway for RASBAWA's US/Caribbean debut tour that will ensue in the months following release of his CD entitled "De PARIS á BOHICON". Release is scheduled for October 2005. Tour dates will be posted on our site as they become available.

The music represents that of a class act. We here at ISLAND KING RECORDS feel that RASBAWA truly represents what we are trying to provide for reggae enthusiasts... authentic roots reggae!

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Bookmark us and check back at this site for the release. Click here to hear a few clips that are featured for the upcoming release!

Aspiring Vocalists! - January 19, 2005

If you think you have what it takes---or if you would like for us to make that determination for you, feel free to contact us and tell us about yourself!

Check Often... - December 16, 2004

for new artists' albums!
Coming soon... Liston- Bernie's smashing debut album...
If you like Steel Pulse, Bob Marley, Culture, Burning Spear --- then you would love this album!