University Of Vermont And State Agricultural Coll
Burlington,Vermont
Graduated: 2002
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Plant and Soil Science
Minor: Environmental Studies
Clubs: WRUV 90.1 FM Burlington
www.wruv.org
About me:
yes Yes Reggae massive, Itation Records debut riddim is now on Ernie B's www.ebreggae.com available on 7" and selling fast. It is also available on Itunes, CD Baby and www.itationrecords.com!!!
Originally based out of Burlington Vermont, the six-man crew consists of Dread Lion, Tosheba, Nickel B, J-Trees, Heartical Dan and now out of Oakland, Jah Mystic. Itation Sound has been blazin' up the reggae scene since the end of 1998, performing everywhere from Arizona to Amsterdam. Itation Sound first entered the reggae scene when Dread lion and Selector Selah would play out at house parties, college dorms, and private functions throughout the state of Vermont. More and more as their reputation grew so did their popularity, taking Itation outside of Vermont, performing at shows and festivals in areas of New York, Massachusetts, Maine, and Pennsylvania.
In the next few years a new addition of Itation came when selector Heartical Dan joined the crew. With the Sound expanding so did their vibes as Dread Lion and Heartical Dan each started holding down their own weekly reggae radio shows on WRUV 90.1, a radio station in Burlington, Vermont. Having two selectors on the radio and performing at bars and clubs throughout Burlington. Things really started to take off after given an opportunity through WRUV to hold down the early vibes at Higher Ground, a nightclub in Burlington that hosted most of the reggae/dancehall acts passing through the state. Nickel B was a nightclub selector from Burlington known for his style of scratching, mixing, and remixing
dancehall, reggae, and hip hop. After appearing several times as a guest on Dread Lion’s radio show Nickel B became an I-fficial member of Itation Sound. DJ Tosheba made his break through as a selector who performed next to Itation during their monthly soundsystem gigs called Unity Sounds held in Burlington. Tosheba brought to the soundsystem a rudebwoy flavor of selecting with his energetic performances. Having the opportunity as being the house soundsystem for the local reggae club, Itation has opened up for such artists as Capleton, Jimmy Cliff, Sizzla, Wayne Wonder, Beenie Man, Israel Vibration, Buju Banton, The Wailers, Warrior King, Mikey Dread, Meditations, Sanchez, Rupee, The Wu-Tang Clan, Culture, Sean Paul, Steel Pulse, Burning Spear, T.O.K., Dead Prez, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Luciano, and Anthony B. Itation has also promoted gigs for artists Barrington Levy, Delly Ranx, Mega Banton, and Tony Rebel.
Itation Sound has begun to expand its interests and has started to produce their own riddims and voice artists. Regular trips to Jamaica keep the sound system updated on the freshest riddims and it also gives them the chance to record international stars in studios such as Black Scorpio, Arrows, Anchor, Flames and Big Yard.
Itation's newest venture has been into starting "Itation Records". Our first riddim was produced alongside St. Croix reggae artist "Batch". The riddim is called "Higher Meditation and is now out featuring other artists such as Sizzla, Jah Mason, Wayne Wonder, Delly Ranx, and Freddie McGregor.
We are always seeking to expand our network, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you are a promoter or musician who would like to find out more about Itation Sound. From the crew at Itation, much love and respect to all reggae massive worldwide. Give thanks!
Who I'd like to meet:
Heartical Dan - ItationRecords.com's Friend Space (Top 6)
Heartical Dan - ItationRecords.com has 250 friends.
Hi Heartical! Longtime...hope that all is Blessed & u are doing well. Just finished a new mix w/ DJ Waxy, thought you might like to check it. Take care.
