DJ Kool Herc Tribute
“STRENGTH”

DJ Child of PGM presents “STRENGTH”—A Tribute Mix livicated to DJ Kool Herc to help raise awareness and funds for his current medical situation. DJ Child along with Ras Terms & Safety 1st of Black Diamond Shining (BDS) provide word, sound, image & power to pay homage to a visionary, pioneer and father of this culture we call “Hip-Hop.”
“I feel that we as a culture glorify death rather than honor life—let’s shift the paradigm of this mind-state and act to provide strength & support for individuals while they are still here to appreciate it.”—DJ Child
To make donations directly to Kool Herc visit his website @ DJKOOLHERC.COM
Listen to “STRENGTH”[audio:DJ KOOL HERC TRIBUTE—STRENGTH.mp3]

Download “STRENGTH”

DJ Child is the hardest-working man in the reggae biz that you’ve never heard of–if you rely on mainstream channels for your music discovery, that is. As the mind behind Oakland-based Project Groundation, he is a pioneer on several levels; of a new mixtape format that condenses two or three LPs worth of original material into a coherent product with a central theme, of a particular musical vision that combines rasta-inflected reggae (think Sizzla) and fight the power gangster rap (think Dead Prez), and a post-digital DIY indie approach to music that encompasses everything from designing your own graphics to growing your own food. Appropriately, when Child and LARGE UP correspondent and music dude DJ Theory sat down to chop it up, they covered everything from dwarf banana trees to prison documentaries and the reggae scene in Mali.

…READ FULL INNER-VIEW HERE

“Return To The Classics”
………….Book 2………….

DJ Child of Project Groundation Massive brings forth a new series for the peoples…”Return To The Classics”. We are living in a time where cloned illusory images dominate & dictate the airwaves. Pussy, Guns, Drugs & Cash sell—Everything else is being robbed by culture vultures. Sometimes we have to look back to be able to move forward.
Book 2 “Upliftment for the People” is a throwback project focused on some of the best reggae vocal harmony groups of all times…Twinkle Brothers, the Abyssinians, Israel Vibration, Kool Roots, the Mighty Diamonds, Tetrack, the Itals & Much More!!!
BUY NOW IN THE PGM MUSIC STORE
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Listen to a 10 minute sampler of “Upliftment for the People”[audio:UPLIFTMENT.mp3]

HAPPY NATIVE AMERICAN HOLOCAUST DAY…M1 of Dead Prez & DJ Child contributed a track to a Leonard Peltier Album to help raise funds for his legal defense. All funds go directlty to his family. Album also features Immortal Technique, Talib Kweli, Dialated Peoples, Chairman Fred Hampron Jr, Reks, 2Mex etc…SUPPORT THIS PROJECT!!! OUT TODAY WORLDWIDE!!!

…PURCHASE ALBUM HERE

Project Groundation & Safety 1st: “Chapter 2”

DJ Child of Project Groundation links up with Safety 1st of Black Diamond Shining to bring forth “Chapter 2” in their web series focused on conscious street art. Safety blesses PGM Lab’s vocal booth with an iconic image of Malcolm X and also breaks down what art means to him. PGM—BDS ALL DAY!!!

…Black Diamond Shining Website…

Hard Knock Radio
…DJ Child & M1…

Weyland (Host of Hard Knock Radio) chops it up with DJ Child & M1 of Dead Prez about their upcoming full length studio album thats in the works. Child leaks world premiers from M1, the Jacka, Umi, Matthew Santos, Jah Dan Blakkamoore & Lutan Fyah. Listen to the reasoning. bless UP…

[audio:01 DJ_Child_&_M1_Interview.mp3] …Originally aired October 13, 2010…

Jah Dan Blakkamoore & DJ Child

Brand new video—“Remember My Name” by Jah Dan Blakkamoore & DJ Child is the 1st leak from their upcoming full length album on PGM. DJ Child showcases production that proves why Jah Dan is one of the most unique, versatile & real artists in the game. This track portrays the story of some of Jah Dan’s early works that have added to the legacy he is creating—Boot Camp Click—DJ Premier—Branford Marsalis—Dead Prez & now Project Groundation Massive!!!

“Return To The Classics”
………….Book 1………….

DJ Child of Project Groundation Massive brings forth a new series for the peoples…”Return To The Classics”. We are living in a time where cloned illusory images dominate & dictate the airwaves. Pussy, Guns, Drugs & Cash sell—Everything else is being robbed by culture vultures. Sometimes we have to look back to be able to move forward.
Book 1 “It’s A Burning Fire” is livicated to Sizzla Kalonji—one of the most inspirational & innovative artists in reggae music. This project is focused mainly on his early Roots & Culture tunes. Even though this is only one element of his artistry—Kalonji flexes more versatility & substance than most artits will do in their entire careers. MORE FIRE!!! MORE STRENGTH!!! MORE LOVE!!!
BUY NOW IN THE PGM MUSIC STORE
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Listen to “Speak Of Jah”[audio:01 SPEAK OF JAH.mp3]
Listen to “Mek Dem Secure”[audio:11 MAKE DEM SECURE.mp3]

“For me, DJ’ing is just one form of how I broadcast our message worldwide. Mixtapes have always been a way for artists to get their music out by any means necessary—beyond the confines dictated and controlled by the industry. We are out to smash down the walls society has erected to keep us conditioned by the propaganda of the media—Our biggest weapon is our music…”

…READ FULL INTERVIEW @ WWW.BAYAREAREGGAEPROJECT.COM

“Black Angels” Messenjah Selah & PGM

Brand new video—“Black Angels” by Messenjah Selah from the 2 part compilation “Forward Ever” + “Backward Never.” The video was shot, directed & edited by DJ Child of PGM. Beat Produced by DJ Child…Recorded @ PGM Lab…East Oakland, CA. Nuff respect to PGM family member Ras Terms who blessed us with the “Black Angels” backdrop @ the East Oakland train tracks in broad daylight.