Oba Simba is the quintessential quiet warrior. He has a quiet reserve and confidence that projects the threat that nothing can derail him, and radiates an easy authority without even a hint of arrogance.

There are a few men who could have survived the ugly reserves in life experienced by Oba Simba with not only resilience and determination but incredible grace as well. He is not embittered by a tragedy that has left him physically challenged that may have broken a lesser man. But then, Oba Simba is not just any man. In 2007, while working on a survey boat, he was involved in a horrific accident that slashed his left foot, injuring him permanently.

Oba Simba’s crisp clear vocals and his well-written thought provoking lyrics are a revelation in an industry which has become too obsessed with bling and trigger-pulling.

Today’s Toker tune, “This Herbs”, was released in October 2009 on the Whistling Bird EP has popped up on a number of reggae charts in Europe and is available for sales on iTunes and other downloadable charts.

Learn more about the fascinating story of Oba Simba at www.myspace.com/obasimba

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Continuing the reggae theme, today we hear “Roll It Up” by Sugar Bear.

Originally from Jamaica, Sugar Bear immigrated to New York, where he continues to pursue his passion for music and entertaining.

Sugar Bear feeds off the energy that performing gives him.

Over the years, Sugar Bear has crafted his own musical style and lyrical delivery of roots reggae music.

After recording and producing a number of songs, Sugar Bear established his own record label which has released his latest singles.

For more about Sugar Bear check out myspace.com/sugarbearreggae.

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This week we’re listening to dancehall/ reggae music.

Kicking off the week is Darien Prophecy from the UK with his smooth song ‘Natural Vibes’.

Darien is having success with his music in Europe, receiving a lot of radio airplay and reaching number one in the Reggae France download charts.

Darien has performed extensively across the UK and inspired many fans with his authentic roots music and conscious lyrics.

For the latest about Darien Prophecy check out myspace.com/prophecyi or sativarecords.com.

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Rapping up Urban music week is the popular rap band from California, Pyrx, with their song ‘Substance Abuse’.

Pyrx high energy music is a mix of hip hop, rock and reggae.

The group have toured the US and have had national exposure in more than a dozen well known magazines.

Pyrx have performed with such greats as Stephen Marley, Redman, Eek A Mouse, The Kottonmouth Kings and many more.

In 2008 Pyrx received the Best Undergound Artist Doobie Award from High Times Magazine.

Pyrx recently performed at Seattle Hemp Fest and with reggae’s well known star Collie Buddz.

They are currently preparing for the great ‘Reggae Rising Festival’.

To keep updated about Pyrx check out myspace.com/pyrx.

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Today’s Urban music is from Blazin with his song, ‘Merkaverse’.

Blazin, from the UK, is big in the urban music scene.

He has performed with well known artists across the UK and hosts and the monthly ‘Urban Sensation Nights’.

Blazin in the first rapper to perform at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London.

He says, “I want to be the first UK Rap artist to breakthrough into the mainstream!”

Blazin is well known for his larger than life, energy filled stage performances.

His popularity is clear, reaching the top ten unsigned artists on myspace and the myspace charts with each song.

Blazin is soon releasing his first solo mixtape under the new record label ‘British Urban Development’ (‘B.U.D’)

For the latest about Blazin check out myspace.com/blazinuk

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The band have had success winning trophies for their DJ skills.

Lionface is inspired by reggae music. Their music is fresh and hardcore yet remains versatile.

The group show they can blend many different types of music.

Lionface says their ‘main intention is to represent people who are struggling but are strong enough to turn the negative to positive’.

For the latest about Lionface check out myspace.com/lionfacefamble

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Bud Smoker has made a few great smoke songs and runs an extensive marijuana website called Smoking With Style.

Smoking With Style has been online for a number of years and covers all you need to know about weed, pipes, bongs, blunts, lighters, smoking etiquette and much more.

For more about Bud Smoker and Smoking With Style check out smokingwithstyle.com

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The band have been playing their jam style rock music since 1996. They love what they do and say they won’t ever be stopping.

Happy Bones say “Music is a living, breathing thing, each song has a life of its own. Music is life”.

The band travel and perform as much as possible.

Check out more about Happy Bones at myspace.com/happybonesmusic

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Originally from Kingston Jamaica, Lantan has won numerous competitions and worked with producers and artists from around the world.

He has toured both sides of the Atlantic and Japan.

Lantan writes his own material and has developed a distinctive and versatile style of music.

DJ Lantan’s new album ‘Genie’ is soon to be released. To catch the latest about Lantan check out myspace.com/realdjlantan.

Enjoy ‘Gimme De Herb’ by DJ Lantan!

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Howard Glazer is an experienced blues, acoustic and rock musician, having toured nationally and internationally across the USA, Japan, Australia, Europe, The Czech Republic and many other countries.

Howard has played with legends such as BB King, Lonnie Brooks and many more.

The band receive extensive radio air play and are charted number 19 on the Blues radio charts.

For the latest about Howard Glazer and the EL34s check out myspace.com/howardglazer

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