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 I GRADE RADIO: January 2007 
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This new I Grade Radio mix features the return of Aba Shaka mixing some of the best new music coming out of the VI over the past couple of months. I Grade Radio will soon be available as podcasts (check back for updates on when the podcasts will be available) |
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| Title | Artist | Album | Label |
| 1. Ghetto Yutes | Ancient King | PRE RELEASE | I Grade Records |
| 2. Set Dem Free | Sabbattical Ahdah & Antony B | Inundant Rasta (Pre-release) | One-Two Ahdah |
| 3. Africa's Claim | Sabbattical Ahdah | Inundant Rasta (Pre-release) | One-Two Ahdah |
| 4. Stretch Out | Midnite- I Grade | Rule the Time | I Grade Records |
| 5. His Majesty | Midnite- I Grade | Rule the Time | I Grade Records |
| 6. Jah Alone | Pressure | PRE RELEASE | Studio 340 |
| 7. Africa | Iba feat. Ijah Menelik | Many Lives | Mt. Nebo Records |
| 8. Beloved People | Bambu Station | Break the Soil | Mt. Nebo Records |
| 9. Zion Trail | Iba | Many Lives | Mt. Nebo Records |
| 10. In HIM | Midnite - I Grade | Rule the Time | I Grade Records |
| 11. Born in the Time | Midnite - I Grade | Rule the Time | I Grade Records |
| 12. Total Oneness Dub | Studio 340 | Total Oneness (Pre-release) | Studio 340 |
| 13. Stand Up for Your Rights | Pressure | Total Oneness (Pre-release) | Studio 340 |
| 14. Aye-Yah | NiyoRah | Total Oneness (Pre-release) | Studio 340 |
| 15. I Know | Ras Attitude | Royal Lionage | Royal Inity |
| 16. Wanted | Abja | Mahogany Road | I Grade Records |
| 17. Stay with His Majesty | Vaughn Benjamin feat. Lutan Fyah | PRE RELEASE | Lustre Kings |
| 18. Stay with His Majesty Dub | Vaughn Benjamin feat. Lutan Fyah | PRE RELEASE | Lustre Kings |
| I GRADE RADIO: September 2006 |
Guest Selecter, Ninjah P out of St. Croix is back again this month wtih another crucial VI mix. Look out for the return of Aba Shaka coming next month. |
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| Title | Artist | Album | Label |
| 1. Olive Tree | Ras Attitude | Holding Firm | Zion High |
| 2. We Are One | NiyoRah | Purification Session | I Grade Records |
| 3. All We Need is Love | Ras Attitude | Holding Firm | Zion High |
| 4. Global Warming | NiyoRah | Purification Session | I Grade Records |
| 5. Oil for Food | Army | PRE RELEASE (Red Razor Riddim Album) | Lustre-Kings - Zion High |
| 6. Burnt Offering | Vaughn Benjamin | PRE RELEASE (Red Razor Riddim Album) | Lustre Kings - Zion High |
| 7. Too Much Youths | Hugo Ranks | Ghetto Sufferah's Cry | Hugo Ranks |
| 8. Live in Love | Pressure | Sane Kry | VI Connection |
| 9. My Joy | Midnite - I Grade | Jah Grid | I Grade Records |
| 10. African Chant | NiyoRah feat. Pressure | Purification Session | I Grade Records |
| 11. Lion Have Mane | NiyoRah feat. Vaughn Benjamin | Purification Session | I Grade Records |
| 12. Mahogany Road | Abja | Mahogany Road | I Grade Records |
| 13. I Love the Way | NiyoRah | Purification Session | I Grade Records |
| 14. Jah Love | Abja feat. Ras Attitude | Mahogany Road | I Grade Records |
| 15. Love Is Jah | Ikahba | Troddin to Zion | African Roots Lab |
| 16. Spliff | Hugo Ranks | Ghetto Sufferah's Cry | Hugo Ranks |
| 17. Conquering Sound | Ancient King feat. Prince Pankhi | Conquering Sound | I Grade Records |
| 18. The Pressure is On | Pressure | The Pressure is On | Tsuni Records |
| 19. Dem no Tired | Danny I | Talkin Roots II | Mt. Nebo Records |
| 20. Yesterday's News | Army | Yesterday's News | Dubrise |
| 21. Late Nite Ghetto | Midnite | SKBV | Afrikan Roots Lab |
| 22. Give Thanks | Junior P | Give Thanks | Tru Vibez |
| 23. No Limitations | Pressure | The Pressure is On | Tsuni Records |
| 24. Send the Love | Mada Nile | Rise Today | Sound VIzion |
| 25. Clowns Around Us | NiyoRah | A Different Age | I Grade Records |
| 26. Gunplay | Danny I | Eastbound II | Iyah Ites |
| 27. Lion Conqueror | Sabbatical Ahdah | Eastbound II | Iyah Ites |
| 28. SKeep It Real | Bobo Ites | Eastbound II | Iyah Ites |
| 29. Africa | Iba feat. Ijah Menelik | Many Lives | Mt. Nebo Records |
| 30. Be Natty | Wadada/Tuff Lion | Pre-Release | Vivah Music |
| 31. Only Jah Knows | Andy Llanos | Talkin Roots I | Mt. Nebo Records |
| 32. Jah Will Lead | Ikahba | Troddin to Zion | African Roots Lab |
| I GRADE RADIO: April 2006 |
After a long break, I Grade Radio is back with a special guest selector - DJ Ninjah P of VI Zion Roots Sound - straight outta Calquohoun, St. Croix. This month highlights some of the brand new chunes outta the VI, including the New Day riddim segment, selections from the new Midnite-Ras L, pre-releases off of Abja's Mahogany Road, and many other blazing new songs. Look for Aba Shaka's return to I Grade Radio in a couple of weeks for a special May 2006 I Grade Radio focusing on LIVE music. |
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| Title | Artist | Album | Label |
| 1. Troddin On | Midnite - Lustre Kings | New Day | Lustre Kings |
| 2. Always | NiyoRah | New Day | Lustre Kings |
| 3. Royal Bless | Ras Attitude | New Day | Lustre Kings |
| 4. If JAH Is For You | Lutan Fyah | New Day | Lustre Kings |
| 5. Run Away | Natty King | New Day | Lustre Kings |
| 6. Situations | Princess Menen w/Marlon Asher | New Day | Lustre Kings |
| 7.Good Vibez | Abja feat. NiyoRah | Mahogany Road | I Grade Records |
| 8. One Shot | Abja | Mahogany Road | I Grade Records |
| 9. Mahogany Road | Abja | Mahogany Road | I Grade Records |
| 10. BC | Midnite - Ras L | Thru and True | Rastafaria |
| 11. Live in Love | Pressure | Sane Kry | VI Connection |
| 12. Do Your Best | NiyoRah | Sane Kry | VI Connection |
| 13. Gone Up | XKaliba | Baptize Inna De Ghetto | XKaliba |
| 14. Why | Junior P | Positive Vibes | Tru Vibes |
| 15. Africa | Iba | Many Lives | Mt. Nebo Records |
| 16. Be Natty | Tuff Lion | Utterance | Viva Music |
| 17. Satan | Tuff Lion | Utterance | Viva Music |
| 18. Belial | Midnite - Ras L | Thru and True | Rastafaria |
| 19. Get Through These Times | Vaughn Benjamin | Outhouse Vol. 1 | ODC |
| 20. Hold Strong | Mugzee | Outhouse Vol. 1 | ODC |
| 21. So High | Fya Angel | Outhouse Vol. 1 | ODC |
| 22. Talk to you Girl | Junior P | Positive Vibes | Tru Vibes |
| 23. No Apology | Ambush | Pre-Release | |
| 24. My Joy | Midnite - I Grade | Jah Grid | I Grade Records |
| 25. On | Midnite - I Grade | Jah Grid | I Grade Records |
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I GRADE RADIO: October-November 2005  |
Special I Grade Radio reasonment through word, sound & power on the racism, hypocricy and pure evil surrounding the US government response to Hurricane Katrina in the gulf coast. Through this unique collection of tunes and interview excerpts InI burn out all forms of hatred and attempts to eliminate African peoples. |
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| Title | Artist | Album | Label |
| 1. Wrath of Jah | Ras Attitude feat. Batch | Holding Firm | Zion High |
| 2. Evil Things They Do | Yahadanai | One Atonement | I Grade |
| 3. Leaders Be | Midnite | He Is Jah | Sound VIzion |
| 4. Dem No Tired a Wrong | Danny I | Talkin Roots II | Mt. Nebo |
| 5. Closed Societies | Midnite | Let Live | I Grade |
| 6. Control | Batch | Jah Guidance | CBP |
| 7.Not One Penny | Dezarie | Gracious Mama Africa | Afrika Roots Lab |
| 8. White Collar Criminal | Midnite | Jubilees of Zion | Afrika Roots Lab |
| 9. Listen Up | Junior P | Give Thanks | Junior P Music |
| 10. Due Reward | Midnite | Unpolished | Rastafaria |
| 11. Evil Inevitable | Dub Judah | 7" | Maskaram |
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| I GRADE RADIO: July 2005 |
Special Summer Tour 2005 Sampler Mix! This month, InI showcase all four artists on the historic first I Grade Summer Tour - Army, NiyoRah, Abja & Ancient King - plus a couple of crucial selections from the Ark thrown in the mix by Aba Shaka, who will also be joining us on the tour. This mix is also available as a promotional disc in the cities where the tour will be stopping - check the show dates page for more infos on the shows and venues. |
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| Title | Artist | Album | Label |
| 1. Rasta Awake | Army | Rasta Awake | I Grade |
| 2. Thinking About My Life | NiyoRah | A Different Age | I Grade |
| 3. Crucial Confessions | Abja | Inna Red I Hour | I Grade |
| 4. Your Defense | Ancient King | Conquering Sound | I Grade |
| 5. Fire City | Army | Yesterday's News | Dub Rise |
| 6. Clowns Around Us | NiyoRah | A Different Age | I Grade |
| 7.War | Abja | Inna Red I Hour | I Grade |
| 8. JAH | Ancient King | Conquering Sound | I Grade |
| 9. Arise | Army | Yesterday's News | Dub Rise |
| 10. Mama's Son | NiyoRah | A Different Age | I Grade |
| 11. Love Potion | Abja | Inna Red I Hour | I Grade | 12. Mt Zion I | King David | Mr. Bassman Allstars | Young Tree Records |
| 13. Golden Locks | Bim Sherman | 7" | Revue |
| 14. Wake Up and Live Up | Ancient King | Conquering Sound | I Grade |
| 15. Men Will Doubt | Army | Rasta Awake | I Grade |
| 16. Concrete Jail Cell | NiyoRah | A Different Age | I Grade |
| 17. Rebel I Lion | Abja | Inna Red I Hour | I Grade |
| 18. Nah Bow | Ancient King | Conquering Sound | I Grade |
| 19. Concrete Dub | NiyoRah | A Different Age | I Grade |
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| I GRADE RADIO: May-June 2005 - TRIBUTE TO EDDIE "RAS I-D" BEAZER |
Tribute to Eddie “Ras I-D” Beazer. This month InI pay tribute to a slain soulja, Ras I-D of SPM Records in St. Croix. Aba Shaka, alongside guest host Ras Kofi, brings forth several tuff selections produced by Eddie, along with other relevant tunes from other VI artists. Those who want to support Ras Eddie's family, donations can be sent to: The Beazer Foundation P.O. Box 7442, Sunny Isle, St. Croix 00823. May Selassie I guide and protect Ras I-D's ever-living spirit and his family. |
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| Title | Artist | Album | Label |
| 1. Gun Solution* | Sistah Joyce & Jamal | Single | SPM Records |
| 2. Cleansing Fya* | Sistah Joyce | HYPOCRICY | SPM Records |
| 3. Bun Dem | Ras Attitude | Love Life | Sound VIzion |
| 4. Mama's Son | NiyoRah | A Different Age | I Grade |
| 5. Gway | Junior P | Give Thanks | Junior P |
| 6. Safe | Midnite | Assini | I Grade |
| 7. Judgement Come | Dezarie | Gracious Mama Africa | Afrikan Roots Lab |
| 8. St. Croix Run Red | Ancient King | Conquering Sound | I Grade |
| 9. Burial* | The Great Abu | With Tears | SPM Records |
| 10. Thanks 4 Life* | Danny I | Single | SPM Records |
| 11. Don't Cry | Dezarie | Fya | I Grade | 12. Gunsmoke | Bambu Station | One Day | Mt. Nebo Records |
| 13. HYPOCRICY (Instrumental)* | RAS I-D/Sistah Joyce | HYPOCRICY | SPM Records |
| 14. Soldier | Danny I | Eastbound II | Iyah Ites Production |
| 15. Missing You | Ras Attitude | Pre-Release | Zion High |
| 15. Give Jah the Prasises* | Sistah Joyce | HYPOCRICY | SPM Records |
| * Produced by Eddie "Ras I-D" Beazer | |
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| I GRADE RADIO: April 2005 |
This month's webcast is a massive pre-release showcase, with Aba Shaka juggling no less than 15 soon-to-be released boom tunes out of the VI. Check the store section often in the coming weeks to purchase these albums. |
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| Title | Artist | Album | Label |
| 1. Men Will Doubt | Army | Rasta Awake | I Grade |
| 2. Fullest Confidence | NiyoRah | A Different Age | I Grade |
| 3. Wake Up And Live Up | Ancient King | Conquering Sound | I Grade |
| 4. Nah Bow | Ancient King | Conquering Sound | I Grade |
| 5. JAH | Ancient King | Conquering Sound | I Grade |
| 6. Help the Poor | X-Kaliba feat. Donny Dread & Vaughn Benajmin | Baptize Inna De Ghetto | Groundbreaking Records |
| 7. Mama's Son | NiyoRah | A Different Age | I Grade |
| 8. Give the Youths A Try | Army | Rasta Awake | I Grade |
| 9. Clowns Around Us | NiyoRah | A Different Age | I Grade |
| 10. Why | Mada Nile | TBA | TBA |
| 11. Enjoy Your Life | X-Kaliba | Baptize Inna De Ghetto | Groundbreaking Records | 12. Conquering Sound | Ancient King | Conquering Sound | I Grade |
| 13. Honorebel | Army | Rasta Awake | I Grade |
| 14. No Limitation | Pressure | The Pressure is On | Tsuni Records |
| 15. Olive Tree | Ras Attitude | TBA | Zion High |
| I GRADE RADIO: March 2005 |
This month's program is livicated to the sisters, mothers and daughters of the earth. InI pay homage to woman as the original teacher and mother of creation. As Vaughn would say, “Cyann stop from hail Mama!”…. As empress Dezarie would say, “Queen Omega light the fyah!” |
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| Title | Artist | Album | Label |
| 1. Late Night Ghetto | Midnite | SKBV | African Roots Lab |
| 2. Wrickta Scale | Midnite | Jubliees of Zion | African Roots Lab |
| 3. Mama Love | Yahadanai | One Atonement | I Grade |
| 4. Good Virtues | Batch | Keep the Faith | Sound VIzion |
| 5. Personal Experience | Judah Eskender Tafari | 7" | Judah Eskender |
| 6.Daughters of Zion | Winston Reedy | 7" | Barrell |
| 7. Never Change My Mind | Lady Passion | Talkin' Roots II | Mt. Nebo |
| 8. Look Ya Now | Donny Dread | Set De Pace | Groundbreaking Records |
| 9. Mi Sista | Army | Rasta Awake (pre-release) | Army Records |
| 10.Mother & Child | Dezarie | Gracious Mama Africa | African Roots Lab |
| 11. Rootsman | Ta/Teacher | 7" | Jah Music | 12. Black Woman | Judy Mowatt | 7" | Asher Dan |
| 13. Love Potion | Abja | Inna Red I Hour | I Grade |
| 14. Nyah Love | Steel Pulse | 7" | Tempus |
| 15. Virtuos Woman | The Roots | 7" | Roots |
| 16. Ethiopian Princess | Beth Meshach | 7" | Meshach |
| 17. Omega | Dezarie | Fya | I Grade |
| 18. African Race | Zion Trinity | Zion Trinity | Zion Trinity |
| 19. African Queen | Erroll Campbell | 7" | Tempus |
| 20. We Are the Founders | Sister Iley | 7" | Studio One |
| I GRADE RADIO: January - February 2005 |
This month InI begin the new year with a focus on solutions towards our progress. Nuff powerful reggae tunes describe the problems InI face, but these special tunes describe some of the solutions. Aba Shaka digs into the Ark for some rare selections that blend in perfectly with music from the VI roots movement. Raspect to the Musikal Ark of Jah Kovenant Sound! |
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| Title | Artist | Album | Label |
| 1. Sleep | Army | Eastbound | Iyah Ites |
| 2. Love & Faith | Errol Bellot | 7" | Orange Hill |
| 3. Hold Fast | Anthony Johnson | 7" | Orange Hill |
| 4. All My Life | Midnite | Let Live | I Grade |
| 5. Education | Bob Skeng | 7" | |
| 6. Faith, Courage & a Just Cause | Ancient King & Midnite | Pre-Release | I Grade |
| 7. Fight the War | Lloyd Hemmings | 7" | Rockers |
| 8. Fight the War Version -Zulu Mix | |
7" | Rockers |
| 9. House of the Living | Bambu Station | Talking Roots I | Mt. Nebo |
| 10.No Carnal | Israel Movements | 7" | Israel Mov'ts |
| 11.Rise Up | Abja | Inna Red I Hour | I Grade | 12. Wait on Jah | Dezarie | Culturellenium 2 | Sound VIzion |
| 13. Live n Learn | Paulelle Pearce | 7" | Tuff Gong |
| 14. Love the Life U Live | Midnite | Unpolished | Rastafaria |
| 15. Give & Take (On Both Sides) | Joe White | 7" | Ultra |
| 16. Kenyatta (Version) | Joe White | 7" | Ultra |
| 17. Love Right | Midnite | Ras Mek Peace | Wildchild |
| 18. One Day | Bambu Station | One Day | Mt. Nebo |
| 19. One Common Need | Prince Lincoln & the Royal Rasses | 7" | Godsent |
| 20. Social Living | Burning Spear | 12" | Island |
| I GRADE RADIO: December 2004 |
This month Aba Shaka takes us on a ride through some of the best of hip hop-influenced reggae from the VI and JA. Buss down the barriers! |
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| Title | Artist | Album | Label |
| 1. Fighting for Her | Midnite - I Grade | Let Live | I Grade |
| 2. Why Boast | Sizzla | 7" | Xterminator |
| 3. Enough for Everyone | Midnite - I Grade | Nemozian Rasta | I Grade |
| 4. Right Direction | Dezarie | Nemozian Rasta | I Grade |
| 5. Good Over Evil | Batch | 7th Street Farenheights | Groundbreaking |
| 6. Ras For Life | Pressure & Kimbe | Rastafied Hip Hop | Splatter House |
| 7. Rastafarian Daughter | Wise Intelligent (PRT) | |
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| 8. Red, Gold & Green | De Apostle feat. Pressure & Raffijah | Renegade Music | LP Records |
| 9. Materialist | Ras Kofi & the Suns of Light (feat. Lyrical Purpose) | Sound Roots | Watoto Music World |
| 10.No More Suffering | Chuck Fender | Better Days | Fifth Element |
| 11. Mouth of Ancients | Midnite - I Grade | Assini | I Grade | 12. No Fear, No Sorrow | Midnite - I Grade | Assini | I Grade |
| 13. Chant Out | Yahadanai feat. Abja | One Atonement | I Grade |
| 14. Best Thing | Yahadanai | One Atonement | I Grade |
| 15. All About What You Do | Midnite feat. Pressure & Massiah | Let Live | I Grade |
| I GRADE RADIO: October-November |
This month InI honor the ancestors, the patriarchs and the matriarchs of Rastafari by sharing Nyahbinghi and Nyahbinghi-influenced music – music from Africa by way of St. Croix and JA. With the heartbeat sound and words of truth, InI pay tribute to all those who have come before us and all the souljahs who have passed on. Livicated to Daniel "Bigga" Cornelius. |
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| 1. Justice | Dezarie | Gracious Mama Africa | Afrikan Roots Lab |
| 2. Jah In Dem | Midnite, Pressure & Dread Ites | Geoman | I Grade |
| 3. Trample | Yami Bolo | 7" | Taxi |
| 4. One | Midnite | Jubilees of Zion | Afrikan Roots Lab |
| 5. Babylon Toy | Yahadanai | One Atonement | I Grade |
| 6. Mosiah Chant | Yahadanai | One Atonement | I Grade |
| 7. Chant Away | Carlton Coffee | 12" | Carlton Coffee |
| 8. So Long Rastafari Call | Count Ossie & Mystical Revelation | 7" | Studio One |
| 9. Hosanna Jah | Dezarie | Weep Not | I Grade |
| 10.Structa | Midnite | Vijan | I Grade |
| 11. Drum Song | Soul Vendors/Ras Pidow | 7" | Studio One | 12. Haile Selassie I Rastaman Crown | Midnite - I Grade | Let Live (Pre-Release) | I Grade |
| 13. Blessed | Judah Eskender Tafari | The Builder | Judah Eskender Tafari |
| 14. Rasta Lead On | Cedric Brooks Light of Saba | 7" | Total Sounds |
| 15. Praise Jah | Midnite | Ainshant Maps | African Roots Lab |
| 16. Tribute to Ras Bigga | Bigga Judgement (Abeni Shaka on drums) | |
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| I GRADE RADIO: August-September |
This month's edition highlights some massive new summer releases out of Cruz: Sistah Joyce's HYPOCRICY, Batch's Keep the Faith, Ras Attitude's Love Life, and Donnie Dread's Set de Pace. Selecta Aba Shaka (above) is in top form in this month's special Black August webcast. Supoort the artists and labels! |
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| 1. To the East | Batch | Keep the Faith | Sound VIzion |
| 2. Give Jah the Praise | Sistah Joyce | H.Y.P.O.C.R.I.C.Y | Afrikan Roots Lab |
| 3. Sons & Dawtas | Batch | Keep the Faith | Sound VIzion |
| 4. Jah Love | Ras Attitude | Love Life | Sound VIzion |
| 5. Drifters | Midnite | He is Jah | Rastafaria |
| 6. War | Abja | Inna Red I Hour | I Grade |
| 7. War to Win | Ras Attitude | Love Life | Sound VIzion |
| 8. Shadrach, Mesach & Abednego | Ras Attitude | Love Life | Sound VIzion |
| 9. Leave out Babylon | Batch | Keep the Faith | Sound VIzion |
| 10.Natty Weep | The Great Abu | With Tears | SPM Records |
| 11. Strongly | Midnite | Scheme A Things | Rastafaria | 12. See & Know | Yahadanai, Donnie Dread & X-Kaliba | Set De Pace | Groundbreaking |
| 13. Ms. Sativa | Donnie Dread & Dale Melody | Set De Pace | Groundbreaking |
| 14. Look Ya Now | Donnie Dread | Set De Pace | Groundbreaking |
| 15. Oh Jah Jah | The Great Abu | With Tears | SPM Records |
| 16. Gratitude | Yahadanai | One Atonement | I Grade |
| 17. One Atonement | Yahadanai | One Atonement | I Grade |
| 18. Rise in Dub | Yahadanai | One Atonement | I Grade |
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I GRADE RADIO: June-July |
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Apologies to all massive for the delay in getting a new I Grade radio online. This month highlights four crucial new releases outta St. Croix - the two brand new Midnite albums: Scheme a Things and Ainshant Maps, Mada Nile's Rise Today and Ikahba's Troddin to Zion. It also features two new pre-releases from the debut release by Yahadanai on I Grade Records. Bless up! |
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