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The Itals
Reggae

"The Official Itals Site - Ital is Vital!"


Jamaica

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Last Login:  7/25/2008
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Member Since4/9/2006
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Download Mi Livity at ITunes or order from www.ebreggae.com


Management & Booking
Susan De Leon - Suelion Music
802-236-3510
myspace.com/suelionmusic
suelion@bellsouth.net

Record LabelItal Music
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 17 2008 10:00P
Talkhouse Amagansett, New York
Aug 22 2008 11:00P
The Grog Shop Cleveland, Ohio
Aug 23 2008 1:30P
Chicago Reggae Festival Chicago, Illinois
Aug 27 2008 11:00P
Club Viva St. Louis, Missouri
Aug 28 2008 11:00P
Froggy’s Fayetteville, Arkansas
Aug 29 2008 11:00P
Revolution Room Little Rock, Arkansas
Aug 30 2008 9:00P
Lafayette Reggae & Cultural Center Lafayette, Louisiana
Aug 31 2008 11:00P
Flamingo Cantina Austin, Texas
Sep 5 2008 8:00P
The Strand Theatere Rockland, Maine
Sep 6 2008 10:00P
The Asylum Portland, Maine
Sep 7 2008 4:00P
Family Caribbean Fest Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Sep 12 2008 10:30P
Shattuck Down Under Berkeley, California
Sep 19 2008 11:00P
Red Fox Tavern Eureka, California
Sep 20 2008 10:00P
Midtown Music Hall Bend, Oregon
Sep 22 2008 11:00P
88 Keys Dueling Piano and Sports Bar Seattle, Washington
Oct 11 2008 5:00P
Richmond Folk Festival Richmond, Virginia
Oct 12 2008 5:00P
Richmond Folk Festival Richmond, Virginia

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   About The Itals
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Long before the Itals were a spark in their producers eye, Keith Porter recorded his first hit single, Hitey Titey, with the Westmorelites on the Studio One label in 1967. Keith became lead singer, first for Soul Hermit, and then for Future Generation in 1971. They performed all over Jamaica for X amount of years..

Tiring of the club scene around 1975, Keith ran into Ronnie Davis on Orange Street in Kingston and asked who was auditioning. Ronnie gave him a cassette with a rhythm he'd had a hit on. "I was so happy with that rhythm I didnt look any further," says Keith. "In less than a week I had written Ina Disa Time and came back to Kingston to record it for Lloyd Campbell's SpiderMan label. Ronnie and I both added harmony parts but there was no intention of forming a group; the record first came out as Keith Porter. After the song became a hit in Jamaica, Bryan Thomas of RJR suggested we call ourselve the Itals, so all of a sudden, Itals was a group.

Today the song remains the Itals' signature tune, and has been described by Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones as the perfect reggae track. It is included on the Rolling Stones Artist Choice cd, released in 2003.

The success of "Ina Disa Time" saw the group return to the studio with the addition of Lloyd Ricketts singing a third harmony part on some superb recordings for the SpiderMan label. 1982 saw the release of the first Itals' album, "Brutal Out Deh" on Nighthawk Records and a tour of the US backed by the Roots Radics. "Give Me Power," was released to critical acclaim and hit ..1 on CMJ's Reggae Route chart. In 1985, Pollstar Magazine placed them in the top 100 artists of the year.

"Early Recordings," gathers Itals' early singles and rare pre-Itals tracks. "Rasta Philosophy," won a Grammy nomination for best reggae album in 1987, followed by "Cool And Dread," "Easy to Catch," "Modern Age," "Mi Livity," and a remastered compilation of earlier hits on "Mind Over Matter."

Over the years, the Itals have performed countless shows worldwide. Although the background harmonies sometimes change, they always sound as sweet as ever, backing the original Itals lead vocalist, Keith Porter.

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Martyna





Jul 25 2008 1:06 PM

Some love & light dear Itals...
have a good weekend time
full a godly vybez
bless
m.
Mille


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Jul 24 2008 12:31 PM

Big up Itals! Give thanks for the link and much respect! Original heartical vibes!

Guidance
CLUB KINGSTON





Jul 23 2008 6:57 PM

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Jul 23 2008 6:57 PM

Thanks for the add.
ONE LOVE AND JAH BLESS The Itals FOREVER!
Xkaliba





Jul 18 2008 4:58 PM

Greetings The Itals

" I offer you peace. I offer you love. I offer you friendship. I see your beauty. I hear your need. I feel your feelings. My wisdom flows from the Highest Source. I salute that Source in you. Let us work together for unity and love."

ONE LOVE!!!!



























































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I-tal FIYYA





Jul 22 2008 10:11 AM

Selamta inna Selam (Peace and Greetings-Amharic)

Stopping by to hail the man up...
Jah guide Selam
jahman





Jul 13 2008 3:58 PM

back home your trouble wipe your weeping eyes don't cry natty dread SMILE NATTY DREAD SMILE...
NUFF RESPECT MY BRETHREN !!!I HOPE SEE YOU VERY SOON IN FRANCE.JAH LOVE.
JAHMAN
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Jul 13 2008 2:24 PM

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Jul 13 2008 3:00 PM

Irie!

Click here for listen ! Cliquez ici pour écouter !

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Stay Tuned !
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Jul 9 2008 7:40 PM

I saw you play in Wilmington NC a few years ago. One of my favorite live reggae shows of all time. Thanks for the music. May Jah bless.
peace
dh
Konny





Jul 10 2008 3:08 PM

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Jul 10 2008 6:41 PM

mad love
Jamakka





Jul 6 2008 3:58 PM

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Jah Republic





Jul 6 2008 5:16 PM

Greetings from Russia!
thanks for add.

Jah bless
Yisay Gad





Jul 8 2008 12:12 PM

Yes I bless, Much insperation, Truth must reveal, bless you brothas for your music, Stay humble and love all living things, RASTAFARI
alwaysblue9





Jul 2 2008 8:29 PM

Sending love your way! Bless.
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Jamakka





Jul 1 2008 1:38 PM

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Jun 28 2008 1:40 PM

BLESSED LOVE...

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Jamakka





Jun 29 2008 4:14 PM

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MOUNTAINEDGE CREW





Jun 29 2008 4:20 PM

Big ups Itals. Mountainedge Crew say so.
Jah Core





Jun 12 2008 4:18 PM

ital vital
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Jun 2 2008 5:45 AM

Onelove
ANDREW BEES HIVE





Jun 4 2008 9:14 PM

Jah Bless! Bredrin.
NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR "MILITANT" ANDREW BEES 2008
SKANKYTONE





May 30 2008 10:24 PM

nuff respect
irie vibes from Skankytone
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Fabrizio Mr.Roots and Culture





May 20 2008 12:40 AM

Big Up my brothers I'm returning from Addis Abeba Ethiopia our Mother Land...I wait your news and I give you my personal best greetings with love and respect you...
Bless and Love
Fabrizio Rome Italy
Renee Asteria





May 20 2008 1:18 AM

Hello!
Ras Chris Lion





May 23 2008 7:26 AM

RASTAFARI BLESSED LOVE

NUFF RASPECT FOR YOUR WORK ON JAH WAY
IMAN LIKE YOUR MUSIC SINCE LONGTIME , SO IT IS AN HONOR TO BECAME YOUR FRIEND

THANKS FE DE ADD !!!
INITY IS THE FOUNDATION OF InI SURVIVAL

MAY JAH BLESS YOU
RAS CHRIS LION AKA RAS SIMEON
Rfuaw





May 23 2008 8:31 PM

Peace and Oneness!
Keep the fire under your feet and let your blessing flow through you as you continue to bless us with your music. May the Most High continue to Bless you.
Much Love, Lots of Peace and Many Blessings
Halfcast Bastards


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May 26 2008 11:04 AM

LoveScreams,
TheBastards!

Xx
Mt. Queen





May 17 2008 3:50 PM

Haile I The Itals,

InI give heartically thanks. Big up fi di works and IRIE vibe on di Ispace of di I.

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Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing.

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Sending you some love and light

Blessed love
Haile I Selassie I - JAH RASTA FAR I
Jamaïl Huon





May 12 2008 4:06 PM

Hi the famous, so great in my heart!! Thank you so much for the add. I like your feelin' !! We keep in touch. Have a wonderful day. Sincerely, Jam Huon.
PG3





May 14 2008 10:41 AM

MUCH RESPEK TA DI ITALS. DI ITALS MUSIC IS CRUCIAL TA DI RISE IN REGGAE MUSIC...REGGAE ROOTS AND CRUCIALS, ALL DAY EVERYDAY...JAH
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May 9 2008 10:24 AM


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May 9 2008 2:21 PM

BLESSED KEITH
RASTA BLESS!