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D.I.A (DIVERSE INTENSIFIED AUDIO) is the epic center of the Global Rock Revolution. D.I.A is DIA Records (label), Global Rock Showcase (events) and Fantra Zine (publication). Musically, Global Rock is the fusion of two or more genres to get a final sound. For example Alternative/Reggae/Hiphop, Ska/Punk/Funk/Rock, etc. Global Rock artists, for example, Bad Brains, Eek-A-Mouse, P.O.D (Payable On Death), 24-7 Spyz, Slightly Stoopid, Fishbone, Dubb Agents, Aggrolites, KINGFISH aka Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Samantha Fish, Chronixx and Koffee. (And to the songstress Koffee -- you are filed under Global Rock here. Refuse any pop tag or association. D.I.A said so.). Global Rock -- "It is about Rhythms, Cultures, and Total Inclusion "(for most parts). The Global Rock philosophy is -- there is no Race, Class, Age or Gender (which has nothing to do with sexuality). People are just people first. Racism and Classism suck. It is about Respect, Tolerance, and Loyalty for most parts also.
Social Networking Effects: Myspace (first) and Facebook have made the conventional music site severely obsolete especially for most indie entities. We watched traffic to D.I.A's website reduced drastically while Myspace evolved into a social network monster including setting benchmarks for the music biz in many areas and peaked about 2008. Facebook? Currently, FB is the #1 "Tower Of Babel." Fact! Regarding artist, brand and product development plus promotion, despite the popularity, FB is still nowhere close to Myspace in targeting people (fans and consumers) with a wide impact. Currently D.I.A is very active on certain social media platforms such as Facebook. Continuing to maintain an organic mostly green indelible footprint for DIA-Inc.com is always the main focus. Staying green is important of course, but D.I.A-Inc.com is updated from time to time as needed. Related social media pages have evolved into important supporting components. But, in-your-face grinding or promotional marketing in the streets will remain relevant. The trend currently is DIA-Inc.com is the cog for the on-going Global Rock Revolution. Human Concerns will always be at the core of D.I.A (Diverse Intensified Audio). So -- y'all alwayz come back you hear.
Regarding DIA-Inc.com upgrading to a cutting-edge site? Definitely thought of switching to a (sterile) Jamroom-type site but dude, we still love the grit of "good school" sites for a variety of reasons. Besides, one should not really give a pig a bath man... In the meantime -- check out a few D.I.A-related recordings at DIA Records (I) - Myspace.
D.I.A Records . Dubb Agents . DIA Records (I) - Myspace . Global Rock Showcase . Fantra Zine FZMA Newsletter . Ghetto Muzik TV . Global Rock Radio (GRR) . Street Ragz (Clothing) . Street Ragz Garments Store Email contact: DIA@DIA-Inc.com
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D.I.A RECORDS Classic Releases:
DOCTOR -- New York City-based dancehall reggae deejay Dollar Bill vinyl release. This 12" vinyl is being sold for USA$125. Insanely crazy but cool. Click for info.
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"OUT OF BOUNDS" by HR (of Bad Brains).
All Media Guide Review of "Out Of Bounds". "OUT OF BOUNDS" CD available on ITUNES, AMAZON MP3, EMUSIC, GOOGLE PLAY, RHOPSODY, SPOTIFY
as well as via PAYPAL orders: Cost -- $49.99. FREE Shipping & Handling in U.S.A. Overseas add an additional $15. USD for shipping.): ________________
"HR IN DUBB" (EP) by HR (Human Rights) of Bad Brains.
"HR IN DUB" CD available on ITUNES, AMAZON MP3. EMUSIC, GOOGLE PLAY and SPOTIFY. "HR IN DUBB" will be live on RHOPSODY soon.
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The immortal STALAG 20, 21 & 22 -- THE NEXT GENERATION featuring Elephant Man, Mr. Vegas, Junior Demus, Ce'Cele, Merciless, Danny English, Egg 'n' Bread, Hawkeye, Chico and more... (Reggae-Dancehall super artists). Project was mixed by Cordel "Scatta" Burrell.
All Media Guide Review of "Stalag 20, 21 & 22 - The Next Generation".
Available on AMAZON MP3, iTunes, GOOGLE PLAY, RHAPSODY and SPOTIFY:
and via PAYPAL orders: Cost -- $49.99. FREE Shipping & Handling in U.S.A. Overseas add an additional $15. USD for shipping.): Related Stalag 20, 21 & 22 Press in Jamaican X-News.
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Inverted Paradox (Various Artists) album.
as well as via PAYPAL orders: Cost -- $49.99. FREE Shipping & Handling in U.S.A. Overseas add an additional $15. USD for shipping.):
Artists: HR (of Bad Brains), Jez Blak , Snuupi, Li-On, Roguish Armament, Bobby Culture,
Merciless & Bumfounded .
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Roguish Armament Alternative Hiphop. ________________
Bobby Culture's "Trip To Jamaica" 12" ep was released in 1986 under Jamekee/Dollar Bill labels. "Doc Holiday" and two dub tracks (side B) are included on this classic. Vinyl pushers are selling this 4-songs 33 1/3 rpm 12" ep vinyl online for US$80. Kool!! "Trip To Jamaica" is available via MP3 format on "Inverted Paradox" (Various Artist).
Read About Bobby Culture & "Trip To Jamaica".
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PLUTOPIA: "SIGNS OF THE TIME" Plutopia "Signs Of The Time." Plutopia aka Rudolph Richards executive produced and recorded "Signs of The Time" in the 1980's. 'Burning Love' single outtake was released on 12-inch vinyl on JameKee/D.I.A Records in 1984. We listened to this conscious reggae project recently and it "slams!" "Sings Of The Time" is timeless sounds. "Sings Of The Time" will be released digitally in November 2018, on DIA Records.
Listen to a few D.I.A Records-related songs at DIA Records I - Myspace. We love the snap, crackle and pop effects plus random piercing feedbacks.
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GLOBAL ROCK SHOWCASE (GRS) GIGS:
Regretfully, as of 3.18.20, the Dubb Agents 2020 Ubiquitous Tour that was being built to start August 2020, has been canceled because of the Coronavirus pandemic. That is how life is at times. Curse you Covid-19. While we must adjust, #StayAtHome seem like the responsible option especially for densely populated areas. We must stay vigilant to conquer this scourge. Dubb Agents crew hopes to see friends and folks on the other side of the Coronavirus pandemic.
In the meantime, please note and convey loud and clear Dubb Agents is no longer affiliated with HR the former lead throat of Bad Brains. That is history! All the best Joe! Roar like a lion.
And dude, be mindful the mission of Dubb Agents is to progressively entertain people with a lively show. As GM Miss Renee V. for the Spot Underground in Providence, Rhode Island "noted," "Dubb Agents ❤️ You All Killed It..." We are grateful for all the cool responses from club owners, talent buyers and friends across the USA. Dubb Agents "Out Front"!!! Please stay tune as we regroup. Dubb Agents will see you on the road at some point... Cheers! Global Rock!
<<<:For aesthetics... Some Of The Past Gigs:>>>
** Wed. Sept. 13, 2017, Dubb Agents @ 112 Avenue A and East 7th Street, East Village - NYC, with friends 8 p.m. to midnight. Admission: $5 at door. Via Ticketfly $5. also.
** Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 @ Sir D's Lounge, 837 Union Street & 7th. Ave., Park Slope - Brooklyn, NY, with Treasure Don (of Subatomic Sounds) & Kevin Batchelor (of NY Ska-Jazz Ensemble and Skatalites) and more tba.
** Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, Dubb Agents is playing Jam For Tots '16, toy drive at The Stewart House w/ Positive Mental Trip and For The Grateful. Please bring a toy. Time: 6 pm to 11 pm. Happy Holidays! Click thumbnail to right for bigger poster.
** HR with Dubb Agents Thursday, December 29, 2016 @ The Bowery Electric, 327 Bowery, New York, NY 10003.
** HR with Dubb Agents and Kingsound Friday, December 30, 2016 @ MilkBoy Philadelphia, 1100 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
** DUBB AGENTS crew is playing The Low Beat in Albany, New York - USA, Sat, May 21, 2016 with Top Cat of NYC and DJ Sir Walford of WCDB 90.9 FM.
** DUBB AGENTS crew and TOP CAT (NYC) are looking forward to playing The Spot Underground in Providence, Rhode Island - USA, Sat, April 2, 2016 with The Alchemystics and Bron Don.
** MC Jamalski and Top Cat with Dubb Agents playing Don Pedro at 90 Manhattan Av., Brooklyn - NYC, 2.20.16. Doors 7pm. This will be a cool punky-reggae-ska-dubb-hiphop-rocksteady party.
Dubb Agents have been up and down the road across the USA. More Gigs To Be Announced...
2015, Global Rock Showcase gigs/tour dates with HR (of Bad Brains) & Dubb Agents and special guest bands including MC Jamalski, Kobie Ali & PapaShake, Banddroidz, and Skarroneros start up via a series of holiday gigs December, 2015.
Friday, Dec. 4th @ Thunder Road, Somerville, Mass,
Saturday, Dec. 5th @ Cabaloosa's, New Paltz, NY.,
Friday, Dec. 18th @ The Bowery Electric, NYC,
Saturday, Dec. 19th @ My Place, Poukeepsie, NY.
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Global Rock Showcase is the original Punky Reggae Ska Dubb Party with Funky Metallic and Hiphop segments mixed in sometimes. This is the foundation concert brand of its kind. It doesn't matter if the Global Rock Showcase brand is imitated underground or overground from Ventura - Cali to Wilmington - NC.; actually -- it is quite flattering to see hedz exploit the concept. It is even more flattering when pillars like Billboard Magazine acknowledged dubbing Global Rock a "...crossbreed...;" June 30, 2005, CNET TV tagged Live Aid Concert "New Global Rock Concert"; and sweeeeet to see music publishing giant BMI bringing a "...Global Rock Scene..." to its Lollapalooza Stage August 3-5, 2006, in Chicago - IL, USA. D.I.A's Global Rock Showcase is the profound musical revolution forever on!! Music cannot go beyond "Global Rock" on this Third Stone From The Sun. Go tweet that to Barbara Walters and Brian Williams and tell them to file Global Rock in their musical lexicon! Global Rock Showcases have infiltrated pro-venues small and big. From the Muse in Nashville - TN, the Viper Room, West Hollywood, California to Red Rocks Amphitheater, Red Rocks/Denver - Colorado, and Highline Ballroom - NYC (with bad bwoy Eek-A-Mouse, and HR & Dubb Agents. Bigups to Sister "Bam Bam" Nancy (class act), the original rudie toaster deejay from the ska-rocksteady-early reggae golden era -- Dennis Alcapone, RonKat Spearman (P-Funk Allstar), Weapons Of Mass Persuasion, Tinga Stewart, Jr. Demus, etc. And last but not least Todd "Stereocell". To paint a vivid picture of the colorful genre of Global Rock, here are some of our favorite Global Rock crews: Bob Marley, Paul Simon, Bad Brains, Fuego, 24-7 Spies, Sublime, Fishbone, Ronkat Spearman, Thievery Corporation, Dennis Alcapone, Skatalites, P.O.D., Korn, Beastie Boys, Run DMC, Body Count, Super Cat, Roguish Armament, Matisyahu, King D'Jango, Koolie Ranks, Shabba Ranks, NOFX, Slightly Stoopid, Expendables, Dubb Agents, DumpstaPhunk, Aggrolites and all Silverback crews, No Doubt, Jack Ruby, Jr. etc. The list goes on. ________________ This Is Global Rock Radio - GRRowlingz. We are building to go to a prime mainstream radio dial and across the World Wide Web. The main agenda is to play recordings from punk, reggae, alt. hiphop, ska and alternative/underground sounds from bands/artists such as artists on the WCDB 90.9. FM Albany - NY, DJ Sir Walford Productions segment.
Although sporadic or occasional at the moment Global Rock Radio is GRRowling again!! But first -- the very first Global Rock Radio 2-part program was produced for KPFZ - 104.5 FM (then) in Lucerne -- California June 5, 2002, at then Ed Robinson's Tiftam -- yes Ed Robinson's Tiftam Recording Studio in 2001. Universal! A couple of years after the KPFZ GRR series, Global Rock Radio GRRowled via the internet. Shows were 1/2 hour segments featuring an artful blend of Ska, Punk, Blues, Reggae, Funk, Hiphop and Metal, etc., via Myspace. It was Gong's Punky Reggae Party evolving into the Punky Reggae Ska Dub Party with Metal and Hiphop mixed in at times. Those who have listened know the flavor. And big thanks to all radio jocks and artists who contributed drops to the streaming Global Rock Radio.
We ain't gonna give the ultimate plan away yet. But a component of the plan is to play music conventional and even college radio is not playing. So please spread the word. We need at least 20,000 likes/friends to make an impact. That would be awesome. Let us give radio an adrenaline boost with some gritty organic programming.
Now fast forward to Saturday, August 29, 2015, when DJ Sir Walford of WCDB 90.9 FM, Albany NY curated about a 60-minute segment of Global Rock Radio inside his show. Mouse DJ Sir Walford/WDCB playlist image to left for a bigger playlist image. More Global Rock Radio in the works. So stay tuned while we rewind Global Rock Radio and come again. It is happening!
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FANTRA ZINE Features: _____________
**John Lydon aka Johnny Rotten w/ Public Image at Club Nokia - Los Angeles, CA - 10/28/12 - by Robert Kenney..
**Classic BAD BRAINS Interview with Doc.
**Dennis Alcapone interview with DJ/Selector Tommy Fox of Rudie's HiFi, WCSB FM 89.3, Cleveland - OH & KTUH FM 90.3, Honolulu, HI.
Vintage Fantra Zine pieces on: is a top 10 German graffiti book published by Kim "Uran" Wurster and "Dingo" Babusch. Flavored with hiphop, SPRUHER IM RUDEL features the history of graffiti art from around Germany. Dingo paid homage to New York City as the "roots..." Kool Herc (Hiphop's founding father), Michael "LUCKY STRIKE" Corral (Zulu Nation) and D.I.A received props in SPRUHER IM RUDEL... Check out classic hiphop-related graffiti from BRONX RIVER CENTER, South Bronx, New York - USA. ________________
GHETTO MUZIK TV
The original Ghetto Muzik video show was one of the hottest underground video shows produced by Jamekee/D.I.A from mid to late 90's. The raw gritty segments featured punk, reggae, hiphop, etc., with video wraparounds and banter by a different celeb for each episode. About fifty 30 minutes shows were produced. Ghetto Muzik was cable-casted to 850 thousand homes in NYC. Via satellite link ASC1 (128 Degrees W) Channel 11 bet. Galaxy 5 [G5] & Satcom C3 [F3] the show covered the USA, Canada, parts of Caribbean and the far reaches of Space.
VIDEO CLIPS INCLUDE:
HR of Bad Brains audiovisual track "ROW". Kind of a ska punk reggae ting. Global Rock!.
JOHNNY NASH "HOLD ME TIGHT". Rocksteady rules! Johnny Nash was blessed three times over. Good Gosh! Yes I'm a womanizer. Global Rock!.
LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS "MOJO HAND". Lyrics include "Cold Ground Was My Bed Last Night, Rock Was My Pillow Too." Sounds familiar? Listen. .
GONG -- "TALKING BLUES". "Cold Ground Was My Bed Last Night And Rock Was My Pillow Too." The harmonica added a wailing soulful blues vibe to this version. Al Anderson also added the blues and rock elements to Gong's sound. Al certainly borrowed a few riffs...
GONG's Star shines bright on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame like Sirius.
HR (of Bad Brains) HR and Human Rights live in Rosarito Beach - Mexico in 1972 (Management Jamekee/D.I.A).
HR (of Bad Brains) "Viva Azania" as soundtrack to Snowboarders In Exile film by Fall Line Films.
CULTURE with JOSEPH HILL live at Rod Taylor's Woodbury Ski & Racquet, Woodbury - Connecticut, JULY 19, 1987. (Management Lloyd Evans).
TIGER feat. Q-Tip of TRIBE CALLED QUEST performing "WHO PLANNED IT." Video introduced by Pat McKay of WBLS then now of SiriusXM Radio.
ILLEGAL feat. ERICK SERMON. "WE GETZ BUSY." Video introduced by LORD DIGGA & MASTA ACE.
One of only 4 Jamaican Rockstars. EEK A MOUSE "The Outlaw" live in Brazil. FRAMED x 2!! As Dave Resin said - "Eek has too many women..."
ROGUISH ARMAMENT -- "MAINTAIN" video. Roguish Armament with Ill, Chipperoonee and G-Pace was the tuffest hardcore alternative hiphop krew bar none! Nuff love to Beastie Boys and Cypress Hill but they did not come close. Roguish Armament was scary!!
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