New Kingston’s video “In the Streets”

This band from Brooklyn is doing big things….

Remember back in January, New Kingston (Collie Buddz’s band) stopped through WERS and dropped their single “In the Streets”?  Well, now the video’s out in full force.

Check it out!

No Games!

We all know Serani’s single “No Games” is a banger to say the least.  The song has crept its way onto the billboard charts and continues to stay there.  A highly requested song on Rockers, too!

Serani is focued, no games for him!

Check out the video!

Westbound Train stopped through Rockers

Boston’s own Westbound Train visited Rockers to debut their fourth album “Come and Get It.”  They’re performing tonight and Saturday night at the Middle East Upstairs for their CD release party.  First track called “Check Your Time” is a love song with a ska vibe, you’ll have to personally ask the lead singer, Obi, what it’s about.  Second track “Come and Get It”, has an old school reggae vibe.  It also has some ska influence that shows their true roots.  The title track is very upbeat and has a great tempo.   The third and last track they performed, “Ain’t Gonna Be Easy,” is along the soul and R&B lines.  Check them all out at the Middle East tonight and Saturday night!  These tracks are just previews of the Warp Tour featuring Westbound Train.  The band will be traveling all over the country so catch them at a city near you

Rockers getting geared up for PUMA Street Meet

Rockers is getting geared up for the PUMA Street Meet, featuring Usain Bolt and friends this Sunday April 26th from one to six pm at the Waterfront in the Seaport District.  The name Usain Bolt has become synonymous with Jamaica and of course the world as being the fastest man.  Come join the Rockers team along with other WERS members at this free event.  You don’t want to miss it.

WERS iPhone App

Ladies and gentleman, the WERS iPhone App has arrived!

For all of you iPhone and iPod touch users, you now have the opportunity to stream WERS anywhere and everywhere you go. To make things even more exciting, this amazing technology is absolutely free to download.

Click here to be among the first to download the WERS App for your iPhone or iPod touch

Ricky Blaze graced WERS Studios on Rockers

Blazing the dancehall scene at the fresh age of 20, Ricky Blaze is one name to keep on the radar.  Producer, DJ, and artist extraordinare, he’s definitely dancehall’s best kept secret.  With major labels courting him, he doesn’t plan on going anywhere anytime soon.  He co-founded the Fire Unit Music Group with his manager Kim Lee, developing artists and reaching out to young people such as himself.   He just wrapped up a show this past Friday night at Kay’s Oasis and the crowd was on fire.  He has three releases out “Cut Dem Off”, which was his claim to fame as an artist, “Feel Free” featuring Ron Browz, Red Cafe, and Nikki Manaji, and “How Mi Look”.  Two words to describe these singles fuse techno with a hip hop reggae-esque vibe.  When asked the question, “what’s next for Ricky Blaze”, he replied “working on new singles for the summer…and keep expecting good music.”

Etana’s new video “Blessing”

The sweet melodies of Etana’s voice are heard on one of her recent collaborations with Alborosie called “Blessing.” The song acknowledges the bond between a man and woman, which the songstress calls a blessing.   Etana continues to inject positive vibes and culture in her music.

Check out the video.

Trinity Children Of Man Closing Out Local Music Week On Rockers

Lara D is on Rockers Wednesdays, 7 to 10 p.m.

What better way to end local music week on Rockers than to have Boston’s own Trinity Children Of Man live in studio?  They stopped into WERS and blessed Rockers with their sweet vocals, which they describe as  ”a mixture of Jamaican roots reggae, Haitian Creole and neo soul.”

Sean Dub hung out with the group as they kicked off the night with ”I-Obama.”  When asked what influences their sound, they responded “anything that is diverse.” This is fitting for a group that embodies “diversity” so well.

“Terrorist in the Sky,” their second song, is a tune loosely about the George W. Bush Administration.  The rootsy rythm kept the vibe strong while the conscious lyrics captured the essence of the group’s beliefs.

This year, the whole Trinity family will release a new album.  They also have a heap of shows lined up in the summer.

This group is mad talented! Definitely check out their MySpace for more.

- Lara D

Pressure Cooker Heats Things Up

By Paige Trubatch

The eight members of Pressure Cooker performed live during Rockers on Thursday night, and they brought with them the warm and soulful sounds of their unique brand of reggae music.

A mix of ska, rock steady and reggae, the band say they try to stick to the roots of the music they love so much. The technique seems to be working, as the group has been together for 11 years now. The brass and woodwinds style is different than most reggae acts and is much more prominent. The set included three tracks: “Misunderstanding,” the more pop-oriented “One Kind of Love” and the title track off their album What She Wants.

The reggae music scene may not be as readily accessible as other forms of music, but fans of the genre can see Pressure Cooker perform live at the House of Blues on April 25th. Or you can do as Pressure Cooker suggest: “Look in newspapers, look for shows…Google reggae music in Boston.”

Pressure Cooker Live On Rockers

Local Music Week continues on Rockers with Pressure Cooker, Boston’s own original old-school, progressive roots reggae band. They stopped by the WERS live mix studio tonight to perform and be interviewed by Rocker’s own Jay Buff. The group was formed in 1997 ona shared passion of Jamaican ska, rocksteady, and reggae music of the sixties and seventies. The first song they performed was a laid back, horn infused song called “Misunderstanding.” Their second song, “One Kind Of Love,” featured lighter vocals paired with an upbeat guitar riff and hard hitting drums. Over the years, Pressure Cooker has performed with top reggae artists including Toots & the Maytals, Burning Spear, Gregory Isaacs, The Wailers, Prince Buster, Derrick Morgan, The Skatalites, Culture, Laurel Aitken, and Eek-A-Mouse. They were also nominated for Best Reggae Act in 1999 and Best Ska Band in 2000 by the Boston Music Awards.

For more information on Pressure Cooker you can visit their myspace or check out their main site