This song is in no way related to George Clinton's stinky "Hey Man, Smell My Finger" album.
Erup is a rising young dancehall artist whose first big success was "Click My Finger" which peaked at #85 on Billboard's R&B chart. While this doesn't seem like massive success, it represents a solid commercial showing for an artist who is thus far removed from Jamaica's musical power brokers, not to mention the continued resistance of urban radio stations across the USA to program dancehall into regular rotation – though it reached #9 on New York's influential HOT 97.
However, Erup has succeeded with a more diverse range of tastemakers who spread the word about this song online. Now, over a year after the song first entered the Billboard chart (almost a year after the song's release in late 2007), yet another wave of interest in the song is building. This month, the track was featured on So You Think You Can Dance Canada which augurs well for the Canadian-flavoured remix EP to be issued by Truckback Records due November 3. read more
Truckback is proud to release Click My Finger - Remixed which will hit the street November 3. Featuring world renowned remixers Grahmzilla, Poirier, Nick Catchdubs and Lunice. “Click My Finger” now includes crucial doses of Hip Hop, Electronica, Lazerbass and House to keep the party moving.
The first out of the studio is the wicked mix from Montreal's bassiest beat maker, Poirier. Of course, the first to hear Poirier's version were alsothe first to praise it...
"... a bombastic version... As soon as I heard the opening bars of evil house synths chopped into dancehall tempo, I hit my doopses at Truckback for the exclusive." - Eddie Houghton/Fader Magazine
"Poirier strips away all traces of the Gearbox riddim so you can hear every click, yet still maintains the integrity of the groove. Big up yuh status Mr. GP... a job well done." - Boomshots.com
"[Poirier's] version of Click Mi Finger sees him back where he operates best (hip hop tempo) with a stripped-back and broody club killer." - Bruk Magazine
Naya Records, an upstart indie label founded in Boston, MA and run by visionary label president and accomplished drummer/engineer/producer Nathan Sabanayagam, is proud to announce the release of two very special albums. The first, entitled "Grass Yard Productions Volume One," is the first installment of a series of compilations to be released over the next few years by Naya Records featuring the Grassyard Productions All-Stars (aka GYP All-Stars). Kiddus-I's "Green Fa Life", a combined roots and soul music effort from an icon of the rockers reggae period is also available.
All of the songs on Grass Yard Productions Volume One were recorded on the front porch of legendary guitarist Earl "Chinna" Smith, known for his role as lead guitarist for his role in Bob Marley's band as well as Peter Tosh and Innter Circle, to name a very short few. The album is dedicated to the late great Jamaican Trumpeter Johnny "Dizzy" Moore, who is also featured on one of the songs. Other veteran artists who contributed to the compilation include Ken Boothe, Winston "BoPee" Bowen, as well as historic musical figures Kiddus I and Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace, who both starred in the cult classic film Rockers.
The most significant aspect of this release is the collaboration of several generations of musicians from around the globe, all gathering to play in the relaxed and intimate environment known as the Grassyard (at Earl "Chinna" Smith's Jamaican residence). The end result is an album that is chalk full of instant classics. These songs capture the true essence that is musical creation in Jamaica and some of the highlights include "Fire," sung by Don I, "Shot Poor Johnny," sung by Ken Bob, and the Ken Boothe track, " Richard Cory."
The second Naya Records release is the new album from legendary singer Kiddus I, "Green Fa Life." Also recorded at Chinna's Yard, the album features guest musicians, "Horsemouth" and "Chinna," as well as label president Nathan Sabanayagam on drums, and was co-mixed by Will Holland, known for his work with the Pixies and Dead Can Dance, at Chillhouse Studios in Boston, MA. The album features thirteen new tracks, all of which breathe fresh air into a tried and true classic rock-steady sound, anchored by the unforgettable baritone that is the voice of Kiddus I. Some of the track highlights inlcude the title track "Green Fa Life," and thepolitically fueled "War."
Currently an extensive tour is being planned by Kiddus I and the GYP All-Stars in support of the new releases.
Scheduled for Sting 2009, Jamaica's premier annual stage show, Monsoon and As Salaam Alaikum (Peace Be Unto You) are enjoying love from Jamaica to Italy to Africa and beyond.
Lunice does it again. The latest mix from the 2010 Red Bull Music Academy invitee is a sure-fire dance floor favorite. LAZERemix Volume 2. It's a collection of one and only Lunice remixes. Get it now and enjoy often!...
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