Known as a reggae artist with a nontraditional range of influences, DaddyRoots (also known as zKing of Hearts) took his unorthodoxy to a new level by releasing the album Happiness (Is In Your Heart) which crossed his beloved irie with dance, electronica, and pop.

“Weedy Wop” — from that album — is a club mix using bouncy, old-school dance to create the ultimate marijuana party anthem. There is no level of stoned, no strain so relaxing, to stop a body from moving to this first-rate celebratory declaration of herbal healing and nonstop fun.

A Caribbean superstar from Anguilla in the British West Indies, DaddyRoots is known for his live performances and has toured all over the US, Canada, Europe, Africa, and Asia. In 2006, he won Best Male Reggae Vocalist at the 16th Los Angeles Music Awards. In addition to regular non-commercial radio play in the US and videos on heavy rotation in the Caribbean’s MTV Tempo, his songs and vocal compositions have been used in American and Canadian film and television productions. Collaborations include vocals for Magic Soul Orchestra’s “Compressor”, used in popular iPhone game “Tap, Tap, Dance.”

Check out DaddyRoots on his website, MySpace #1, and MySpace #2. His first and second albums as well as Happiness can be purchased on CD Baby and iTunes.

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The all-music Stash is back by popular demand!  (And because I’m swamped with prep for three major events in two days plus an afterparty!) Last year, I used to make the “Weekend Music Hit” where I’d put the tunes from the past two weeks into on long podcast for your party pleasure.  Handling this weekly got to be too much of a chore and I discontinued it.  But now with Tam from Marijuana Music Awards serving up all this great music, I decided that I could handle one big music podcast once per month.

I'll be at Pioneer Square all day Saturday from 10am, along with Chief Greenbud from Nashville, Human and The Human Revolution, more speakers, vendors, food, and bands til 7pm!

So every month now, you’ll get your Monthly Marijuana Music podcasts featuring all the songs from the previous month.  In order to save time, I’m just going to run the songs back-to-back with no introductions.  You’ll be able to get the songlist in the Monthly Marijuana Music post (see below) including our opening bonus tune, “Tree of Life”, by a band performing at the Portland Global Cannabis March, Saturday, May 2nd, Human and the Human Revolution!

Have a happy Marijuana March in your city and enjoy Part 1 of your 2-part April 2009 Monthly Marijuana Music, brought to you by Marijuana Music Awards . com!  (Part 2 comes tomorrow at noon!)

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1. ‘Tree of Life’ by Human and the Human Revolution
2. ‘Jah Rastafarian’ by Mamasita
3. ‘4:20? by The Bigfellas
4. ‘Medicated’ by The Earthquake Institute
5. ‘Make Love Not War’ by Daddy Roots
6. ‘Keep It Burning’ by Chin
7. ‘Piece of Ganja’ by Iriepathie
8. ‘Big Bag O Reefer’ by Bradley Fish
9. ‘Skunk Butta’ by Tha Funxsouljaz
10. ‘Freedom Fighters’ by Ruffstar Family
11. ‘Sweet Hydro’ by Sean Reefer and the Resin Valley Boys
12. ‘Ganja 4 Life’ by Mr Williamz
    

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Hemp Headlines

1. Mexican President Calderón: US officials complicit in drug trade
2. LA Police Chief: why not regulate marijuana?
3. Why Marijuana Legalization is Gaining Momentum
4. Congressmen Ron Paul and Barney Frank talk Marijuana

Pot and Politics

• Perry Stripling from Willamette Valley NORML on 34 marijuana bills at the Oregon Legislature.

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• Message Monday – ‘Make Love Not War’ by Daddy Roots

Chapter of the Week – Inland Northwest NORML

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Daddy Roots brings us Message Monday’s song “Make Love Not War”, nominated in 2008 Marijuana Music Awards.

Daddy Roots is an International Reggae star from the West Indies. He has performed around the world including touring the US, Canada, Africa, Asia and Europe.

‘Happiness’, Daddy Roots latest CD, is being met with rave radio reviews across the globe and is one of the most added CDs to radio stations nationwide, with plays on over 60 radio stations. The CD is groovy and bouncy mixed with reflective songs.

Daddy Roots’ popular unique sound is a blend of reggae, dance and pop. His videos have appeared on MTV and his song, ‘Weedy Wop’ won the LA Music Awards Best Reggae Song.

Daddy Roots’ songs have been played on TV, movies and recently in a popular iPhone game that’s been downloaded 3 million times world-wide.

Of his own musical vision, Daddy Roots says “I seek a ‘happy’ vibration, in the form of pop and dance reggae. Listeners get to travel with me through my varied musical emotions. Who wants to come?”

For more about Daddy Roots check out myspace.com/daddyroots88 and daddyroots88.com

Enjoy today’s music with a message from Daddy Roots, ‘Make Love Not War’!

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