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Overproof Soundsystem
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Jul 12 2009 8:00P
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Aug 8 2009 8:00P
Worldbeat Festival Wolfenbüttel
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   About Overproof Soundsystem




Grizzly Juggla Messenger Douglas Kelly Magoo Stallion

  Overproof Sound System Biography
The Overproof Sound system started its life in 1998 as a monthly reggae night called "Overproof" held at the Medicine bar in Birmingham, England. The night was started by Different Drummer's Richard Wittingham (Rockers Hi Fi) Adam Regan (Leftfoot) and Birmingham's dub duo G.Corp. Since the seventies, reggae music in Birmingham had become ghettoized, pushed out of city venues into illegal parties and split into genres. With violence on the increase it was only the brave that would get to hear it. The "Overproof" night was not only a way for those involved to escape the recording studio and party but a way of bringing reggae back to the masses. This was not a bashment or revives night. Not to be tied down to one genre the music policy was anything reggae or reggae influenced. From old school sixty's cuts to modern Dub and remix's. With its atmosphere of peace and good vibes and a reputation for a happy mixed crowd the night soon grew often bringing together 1500 regulars for what have now become legendery parties. From the start, the microphone and DJ'ing duties were shared by Ras-T-Weed (Rockers Hi Fi) and Juggla (Creation sound) over time percussion was added in the form of The Mighty Magoo (Substance).
In 1999 a European promoter attended the club and so impressed with the good spirit and almost tribal quality of the party he invited Overproof over to Europe, thus giving birth to the "Overproof sound system". The sound system has been touring constantly now since 1999 and has become a solid core of five people Ras-T-Weed (Rockers Hi Fi), Juggla, Mighty Magoo, Stallion (G.Corp.) and Jah Grizzly (G.Corp.).
(G.Corp.).Having taken on three summers of festivals, twenty two date tours and playing along side most of there reggae heroes, it was time to record there own music project, at the start of 2002 the now legendary "Watch what you put inna" E.P was recorded and despite distribution problems the track went on to be, and still is a club anthem around the world.
With this as inspiration in the early part of 2003 "Overproof" forced a break from touring and encamped in the "Elephant House" the celebrated headquarters of Birmingham's Dub miesters G.Corp. Under the production eye of G.Corp, Overproof's first album "Nothing to proove" was written and recorded. The album reflects the true spirit of both the original club night and the sound systems live presence. Musical styles swing joyfully from the studio one'ish "Get With It" through the blissful roots of " the Plea" to the cheeky

dance hall anthem "Long time". Kenijah Boothe son of reggae legend Ken Boothe takes on Guest vocals on the soul stirring The Messenger started his musical career as "Roland Xerox" with his 1987 release of "Mirror Lover". Roland spent the next few years perfecting his craft as an M.C. on the soundsystem known as Daddy Negus. The ninety's transported Xerox to Jamaica as a recording artiste and it was here he met up with Luciano "The Cabbala Man". Luciano did not see Xerox as a copier but as a deliverer and using Roland's family name, christened him "Messenger Douglas". Back in the U.K. The Messenger was introduced by a mutal friend to the "Elephanthouse" home of G. Corp and the Overproof Soundsystem. Whithin Minutes he was recording tracks
Messenger Douglas
on G. Corp's forthcoming "Dub Plates from the Elephanthouse Vol. 3". Things clicked and under his own steam Douglas made his way to Germany to join the Overproof tour. From that night on there has not been a show without him. Now truly part of the Overproof family he has made his presence felt on the new Overproof recordings.
Not ones for loafing around the rest of the crew have been hard at it. Ras T-Weed has found time to tour with Richard Dorfmeister's Tosca project and make appearnces both recorded and live with the Al Hacka Soundsystem and Nuremburg's Boozoo Bajou. T-Weed has also released his own single 'Fire Pon Gun" on Murry Man's "Mellow Vibes" label. He is now putting together his own solo project. Juggla has also been out and about touring with the mighty "Noise Shaper" and contributing the majority of the tracks to thier new "Ruff Out There" LP. Messenger Douglas has released the first 10" on his own "Alphamix" label Two killer tunes "Share" and "Ting like dat". The Overproof Soundsystem has added another new member in the Form of Conrad Kelly. Conrad has spent years playing Drums and percussion with the likes of Steel Pulse , Freddy McGregor , I Jahman Levi and many reggae greats. His percussion and vocals adds a whole other Dimension to the new overproof shows.
Conrad Kelly
The Elephanthouse has been running red hot with the new Overproof LP. just finished, it already includes s few real gems. There's a nod to the German massive with a cover of Kraftwork's "The Model", a hip-hop anthem in the form of "Youth Culture" and a few other real surprises... Watch this space...
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BEACH SIDE MIKE





Jul 7 2009 7:21 PM

im liken that kingstep
Din Selekta





Jul 7 2009 6:45 PM

MANY THANX FOR THE GOOD VIBES JAH PRAISE!!!
raggarocker





Jul 7 2009 3:13 PM

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Wann:
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Jul 7 2009 12:23 PM


Hey …
Just Showing some Blessing…
………………………......To You & Your Page

………………....................................Stay BleSs!

New Single Coming In 2 Weeks " Fat Pokey"

NEw Album Coming out this Summer " MoonLight Riddim" Reggae by Various Artists..



Do u mind give me ur email ?
…………………………… So u can get the songs for free of charge and tell me what u thing about it.


Oriental Connection





Jul 6 2009 7:55 PM

Hey, vielen Dank für die Freundschaft. Und beste Grüße von 2 kreativen Köpfen aus einem dunklen Hinterhof-Studio aus dem Herzen von Berlin-City.


Keep on dancin
Oriental Connection



„ … Oriental Connection … high energy electronic beats with a heavy dose of samples featuring traditional Oriental instruments and vocals ...“



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KALETA





Jul 6 2009 6:44 PM

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thanks for your support,
all the best...
BR
Jimi D aka Red Rice The Franchise





Jul 5 2009 4:06 PM

give thanks to you for the blessing you bring to my page.there is a good vibe on your page.keep in touch leave a comment in your dew time.listen well .give thanks stay safe.

J.D aka Red Rice
BOOM STEPPA "DUBS"





Jul 5 2009 4:03 PM

MAVADO,BOUNTY KILLA,BOOMSTEPPA ON THE HONEYCOMB RIDDIM, HERE'S THE LINK

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Jul 4 2009 5:38 PM

Check its out
So Sweet Mondayz @ Base One
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Baddis Anniversary Coming Soon
logn to Baddis.com
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Jul 4 2009 9:59 AM

AFRO'LATINO'ARTS'FESTIVAL

Am Sa. 18 Juli 2009 Arena Berlin Eichenstrasse 4, 12435Berlin.
S-B Treptower Park
www.afrolatinoartsfestival.com
Einlass 14h
PROGRAMM BEGINN 14 h


Liveacts OUTDOOR
14:00 – 16:30 DJ Dewill
16:30 – 17:30 DJ Bongo (La Regla)
17:30 ERÖFFNUNG Moderation: Boussa
17:45 – 18:30 Trio Palmera
18:30 – 19:00 Dennis & Mando (YoYo, DiceStacking & Beatbox)
19:00 – 20:30 Modenschau begleitet von DJ Bongo . Catico (Trio Palmera) &
Larsito (Culcha Candela)
20:30 – 21:30 Trio Palmera


Liveacts INDOOR
21:30 - 22:30 Btownbusted
22:30 – 23:30 Adonis & Friends
23:30 – 00:30 AfroLatinoAllStarBand mit Paco Mendoza . MilSantos . Jessika
Bierik . Hermano Simón & David Navarro . Clusive & Adonis Bloomfield
Mr. Castro . Don Cali & Larsito (CulchaCandela)

VJ La Krisis


AFTERShowPARTY

00:30 – 02:00 DJ Don Rispetto (Radio Multikulti)
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03:30 – 5:30 DJ Tio Changó (La Chusma)

Live Graffiti mit

Sudaca (Edisson Reina – Kolumbien Cali)
Uki (Wildemar Liendo – Venezuela Caracas)
Shamaniko (Nikolay Moroy – Colombia) & Heshiza (Nadia Granados- Colombia)

KUNSTAUSSTELUNG

VIDEO mit

Luis Cordoba Mosquera & Luis Javier Londoño

Kinderworkshops (9-16 Jahren)

15:00 – 17:00 Dice Stacking mit Dennis Schleussner
15:00 – 17:00 Graffitti

Eintritt 7€ - Bis 14 Jahre Eintritt frei
SIRIUS RECORDS





Jul 1 2009 3:49 PM

"REAL REBELS CAN'T DIE"
THE NEW CD FROM NEREUS JOSEPH
OUT NOW
Atrophy





Jul 1 2009 2:56 PM

what up? here's free music:)



enjoy!
Che & Ebonii 4m MaddHott Orlando





Jul 1 2009 4:05 AM

Come out this Thursday, July 2nd, to our PRE-INDEPENDENCE BASH @ CLUB 360 (in Downtown Orlando).

{{{Back by popular demand: THIRSTY THURSDAYS is back}}}

Every1 n FREE b4 11:30… FREE DRINK b4 12… & FREE Jerk Chicken & Beef Patties

2 rooms 2 party:
Front room: Hip Hop, Top 40 & Dirty South
Back Room: Reggae, Dancehall, & Soca

Info: (407)506-8956
Castro Productionz UK 21 FREE BEATS TO DOWNLOAD!!!





Jun 30 2009 11:00 PM

Yoo Castro ere promoting my free download for every1, listeners and artists!
20 hiphop/garage beats and instrumentals free
Check out da link
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All tracks are copyright but still free.

still while im ere check out my immortal technique remix

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0c-a_NHHEk
XOVA





Jun 30 2009 3:33 PM

Thanks for letting us know you love our music...just to let you know the new (XOVA) C.D "THE PRESSURES OF LIFE" is OUT NOW!!....ORDER IT ON-LINE from our website. www.xovalive.com

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Just go to the SHOP & CONTACT page and we will ship it directly to you anywhere in the world.

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Postolar Tripper





Jun 30 2009 2:30 PM

see ya on the Garden festival! we're playing together (same night)!!! se ya and greetingz from Croatia! say hello to Magoo!
artilleria soundsystem





Jun 29 2009 4:23 PM

gracias hermanos
abrazos y buenas vibraciones hacia ustedes
maximo respeto!!! one lone
~*INJHAM a.k.a Frédébo*~





Jun 28 2009 6:01 PM

Greetings from Normandy ! Nuff respect 'n LUV in da name of HIM ! THANKS FI DI ADD ! BLESS

Injham**
Jiang Liang (chinese dub sound)





Jun 26 2009 2:32 PM

ni hao!
my new music out in profile now!
i hope you like! enjoy!
blessed from china!
jiang liang
"Inna Di Dance" Events





Jun 24 2009 4:08 PM

Inna Di Dance Presents:
A Nite called “SO SPECIAL”

Samstag 11.07.09
Dancehall//Reggae// Hip Hop

DJ Dynamite aka Joni Rewind
Talawah Sound feat. Juggla
Jr. Blender (Super Sonic)
DJ Rob Easy (Hamburg/GER)
DJ Double G (Hamburg/GER)
Hosted by
Phantom Black
D-Flame
INNA DI DANCE @ Waagenbau / Max Brauer Allee 204 – Hamburg
World Music Festival Loshausen





Jun 24 2009 9:39 AM

ein wenig Reklame.
World Music Festival der Klangfreunde, 24. - 26. Juli 2009
mit: Les Babacools, Mama Afrika, Martin Zobel & Boomrush Backup, La Papa Verde, Embryo, Off Limits (Lack of Limits), Sahara, Indian Tea Company, Die Mondbären, Sambatida, Taliin Ochid - Die Steppenmädchen, Blessed & Irie, M.T. Wizzard, Pythagoras, Reggaekläuse, The Meatles, ...
Neben über einem Dutzend Bands gibt es Workshops, ein Rahmenprogramm und einen feinen Campingplatz am Schwalm Fluss. Der Titel World Music Festival lässt es zu, ohne geografisch oder stilistische Grenzen zu setzen, herausragende Musiker der aktuellen Weltmusikszene zu präsentieren. Musik und Workshops sind nicht alles...Bazarbummel und Stände stöbern, Internationales Essen, Künstleraktionen auf dem Festivalgelände, Freiraum für Kinder und kreative Menschen, Tanzwütige und Improvisationsbegeisterte.
Mystic Mountain Reggae Bash





Jun 19 2009 2:39 PM

RASTAFARI IS THE ALLMIGHTY
REGGAE BASH, JULY 17-18-19, ST-DAMIEN


TJ7





Jun 13 2009 8:50 PM

Hello there!!!

Hows it going these days?

I hope all is well and good and I just wanted to let you know I've just put up a new track called ECHO so I thought you might want to have a listen. :o)
It's just the instrumental version I did not long ago but I do have a full section of vocal to arrange into this track so I'll keep you posted on the outcome! :o)

I appreciate your time and support and any comments posted.

All the very best, take care.
TJ7
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