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OLDIES SUNDAY: Black Slate – Freedom Time (1980)

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August 1 is recognized as “Emancipation Day“. On that day in 1834, the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into force, and various parts of the Caribbean celebrate on that day. On “Oldies Sunday“, we revel in the celebrations through music. For today’s entry, we go back in time to check out British Band Black Slate’s “Freedom Time“.

Released through Ensign/Mercury Records in 1980, the self-produced “Freedom Time” found Black Slate called for the liberation of the people. The song found the Band in celebration mode, anticipating for the arrival of the Marcus Garvey-founded Black Star Line (also popularly known as the Black Star Liner), that will take us all home. The easy-going production helped to amplify the lyrics and melodies throughout, encouraging listeners join in on a special moment. “Freedom Time” was featured on the Band’s sophomore album “Amigo“, and despite not being released as a single, it found its following over the years. The song would add to the album’s success

Since the release of “Freedom Time”, Black Slate continued to release more music, and score a few hits over the years. The Band is still active, and many continue to play their music, including “Freedom Time”.

THANK YOU BLACK SLATE FOR THIS HIT!

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Peaches Adaba Is In Need Of The “Longilala”

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The night is young, and temperatures are rising for many. For Recording Artist Peaches Adaba, her night is not gonna end in the typical way. She may have some of the liquor in her system, and she’s feeling some ways. That can only mean one thing, she’s in need of some serious affection, and she’s gonna need the “Longilala“.

Produced by Adaba Entertainment, Peaches Adaba is in need of one of her favourite things, that “Longilala”. She loves her fruits, but when she needs some Plantain in her life, she will not take excuses. When she’s low on power, the right charge will get her back to herself. She shares the benefits of her “Longilala” in a colourful Ruppi-directed music video, and Peaches continues to show that her place in the Jamaican scene is for the long haul. She needs the strength and stamina, and she’s making that request with no delay.

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Jada Kingdom x Sheneil Muir "Tears" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #JadaKingdom #ShaneilMuir #Tears #ShotByDeth #MusicVideo #Video #Riddim #Youtube #Caribbean

.@JadaKingdom & Shaneil Muir Don’t Shed “Tears”, They Get Even

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They say a bad gyal needs loving too, because deep down we all need someone to love. Jada Kingdom has had her share of love gone sour, and they made her change character a few times, but she also became more secure in what she wants moving forward. She’s not here for the bs, she wants a real connection, with no time to shed “Tears“.

Produced by Yo Christon and featuring Shaneil Muir, Jada Kingdom wants better, and she’s going for it in, “Tears”. Over Rock-inspired production, the ladies share their displeasure in a Man who is not about them, and they have no problem being spiteful, as they no longer Women who will sit and take the hurt. No more red flags, no more uncertainties, just good energy, and something real. They get into bad gyal mode in a video directed by ShotByDeth, and the ladies mean business. While it is a party Summer, it’s also a Bad Gyal Summa, with an episode of good love with the right person.

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"What's On 13th Street?" Playlist on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #PopMusic #Reggae #HipHop #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Playlist #WhatsOn13thStreet #SpotifyPlaylist #Caribbean

.@LilaIkeJA, Lola Jaan, Future Fambo, & More Featured In “What’s On 13th Street?”

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Since March 2025, we premiered a new weekly Playlist called, “What’s On 13th Street?“. Since then, we have featured over 900 new songs from Artists in and outside the Caribbean. Some are your faves, others are legends in the game, and some newcomers. Please show your support for the Playlist by liking/following it on Spotify, share with your friends regularly, and enjoy!

This week for “What’s On 13th Street?“, Lila Ike’s “What It Feels Like” single made its debut, Lola Jaan released her debut EP “Ad Astra Per Aspera”, Future Fambo gets spiritual with SheenWrks-featured “Give Thanks”, Medisun is “Disturbing The Peace”, Ras Shiloh shares his “One Drop Rule”, Samory I & Keznamdi team up for “Warning”, Blvk H3ro & Yungg Trip release “Phenomenal”, and more.

The “What’s On 13th Street?” Playlist is now available for streaming on Spotify.

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Jamal Takes It To The “90’s” With New Single

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Jamal is on a wave right now, and life is good. Fresh off of his performance at “A Taste Of Reggae Sumfest“, the “Dunceman” is all about making more money, and scoring hits. He has no time for beef, he’s here to have good times, and enjoy the fruits of his labour. Keeping the vibes right, he released the new single, “90’s“.

Produced by Slang Bang Records LTD., Jamal is all about the good life, but if you make the wrong move, he’ll bring out the rich badness like the “90’s”. He keeps it melodic here, encouraging everyone to live good, and party in the best way. He still talks about the Women, the badness, and the money here, and fans will enjoy it all. You’re either popping bottles to this new release, counting money, or dancing away. Jamal makes his contribution to the hot times here, and you can look out for even more. Life is good, it’s a holiday!

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.@AmandaReifer Channels Sister Nancy For “Bam Bam”

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Dancehall is powerful. Since its beginnings in the late 70s/early 80s, the genre took on the world with new sounds and vibes, and giving a platform to generations of Artists. One of those Artists was Sister Nancy. As the first Female Dancehall Artist, she took her opportunity to open doors for other Women to showcase their skills, and inspire future generations. One of the Artist Nancy inspired was Bajan Recording Artist Amanda Reifer. While she’s not a Deejay, the music of Sister Nancy brought out some creativity for the Singer. Namely her track, “Bam Bam“.

Inspired by Sister Nancy’s 1982 classic single “Bam Bam“, Amanda Reifer showed off her skills on a sampling of the track for her track of the same name. Joined by her band, we get a performance, showing that she took her inspiration and ran with it. Reifer has been on the scene for a number of years, releasing music through Atlantic Records. “Bam Bam” is the 2nd live performance she has conducted over the past few days, and we may get more over time until new music hits the streams. This Woman don’t trouble no one.

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Future Fambo Capitalizes On Viral Moment With Official “Red Light Pepper Light” Release

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Pardon me, but Future Fambo has been having a great past few weeks. Despite his health issues over the past few months, he has been enjoying a career resurgence thanks to Social Media. One of the moments that got him viral attention was the his interpretation of “Just Do It” by Trini Artist Medz Boss. Known for his Comedy along with his music, the humourous interpretation took off, with DJs making remixes of the audio, and fans asking for an official version. Earlier, Fambo fulfilled the request with the official release of, “Red Light Pepper Light“.

Produced by Bing Bang Studioz and Studio Impact, Future Fambo turns a misinterpreted line into a new song with “Red Light Pepper Light”. He shares his gritty style here, and even encourages listeners to do the “Pepper Light” dance. With the spotlight back on him, Fambo is currently promoting the single “Give Thanks” with SheenWrks, and a few follow up singles. He’s also gaining momentum on TikTok with his daily commentary clips. I beg you pardon, it’s Fambo’s time once again. Remember this hit from him?

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Shewahdexta Is On The Hunt For The “Slimmaz”

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They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and when it comes to choosing a partner, tastes and ideals differ greatly. For Dancehall Artist Shewahdexta, his preferences are his, and his only. No matter the type of Women who step his way, he has a thing for the “Slimmaz“.

Produced by Mozi Beatz/Top Floor Records with a sample of Michael Jackson’s “Rock With You“, Shewahdexta shares his love for the “Slimmaz” in his latest release. He shares his fascination with the ladies who are slim and trim, and shares his intentions with them, with their consent of course. He hits the road with his friends, and goes on the hunt for one in a 3 Made-It-directed video. A few beauties show up in the clip, and he builds a vibe with them throughout. Some like them slim, some like them thick, and despite the online discussions, there’s someone for everyone. Big up di Slimmaz dem.

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Blvk H3ro x Yungg Trip "Phenomenal" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Reggae #Music #13thStreetPromotions #BlvkH3ro #YunggTrip #Phenomenal #MusicVideo #Video #Youtube #JaakkoManninen #Caribbean #BoomYard

.@BlvkH3ro & Yungg Trip Drop A “Phenomenal” New Collab

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The Summer belongs to many Artists, including Blvk H3ro. For him, it’s a good time to hit the streets, and perform live for the people. He covered a few cities in the US and Europe so far, and his discography is being enjoyed by new and older fans. He keeps the vibes going with, “Phenomenal“.

Done in collaboration with Yungg Tripp and released through Boomyard, Blvk H3ro gets into exhibition mode for, “Phenomenal”. This one is for the big bad sounds, and he’s performing with nearly full strength here. While listeners are used to his melodic singles, when Blvk H3ro deejays, he sets himself apart from many. He takes it to the streets with Yungg Trip in a Jaakko Manninen-directed visual. With just a Microphone and a DJ setup, the vibe intensifies, and we get a simple but effective visual. Blvk H3ro continues to take his music on the road, be on the look out for a stop near you.

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"Jamaica Sings The Beatles" Playlist on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Reggae #Dancehall #PopMusic #Music #UK #13thStreetPromotions #TheBeatles #Playlist #Spotify #SpotifyPlaylist #RingoStarr #PaulMcCartney #JohnLennon #GeorgeHarrison #BeatleMania #Caribbean #Riddim

Jamaicans Cover Classic @TheBeatles Music In Our New Playlist

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On May 8 1970, the famed British group The Beatles released their final album, “Let It Be“. Beatlemania was a huge moment in music, and has influenced generations of Musicians and Artists. Consisting of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison, The Beatles connected with many worldwide, including Jamaica. Competition was brewing on the Island as well, as there were Artists who believed they could take The Beatles’ place including The Zodiacs, who were once propelled to be a threat to the group in the media. Today, the music is still respected, and tributes from some of your favourite Artists have been performed and recorded. For our latest Playlist, we share the many times Jamaicans covered The Beatles.

In our new Playlist “Jamaica Sings The Beatles“, we feature the many Artists who recorded covers of some of The Beatles’ many classics. From Ernie Smith, to John Holt, to Pat Kelly, to Bob Marley, to Phyllis Dillon, to even Vybz Kartel, you’ll hear covers that you’ve either never heard before, or haven’t heard in a while. It has been 56 years since the group’s final album before splitting up, and their influence is still very strong. You’ll hear their music in different styles and vibes, from Reggae to Dancehall, from back in the day, to more recent times. Get your speakers ready for this one.

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"Sampling Grace Jones Playlist" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Reggae #HipHop #PopMusic #Disco #RandB #Music #13thStreetPromotions #GraceJones #Playlist #Spotify #Sampling #Sample #SamplingGraceJones #SpotifyPlaylist #Caribbean

Check Out The Many Songs That Sampled Grace Jones In Our New Playlist

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She’s a Queen, she’s a Diva, she’s an Artist in various forms, she’s an Icon, she’s a Legend, and she’s a Jamaican. Her name is Grace Jones, and we salute her today. Hailing from Spanish Town, Saint Catherine, Jones has made herself to be one of the most important figures in Pop Culture. From taking over catwalks, to making it ring out in the Disco, to captivating screens of all sizes, she created her lane, and never boxed herself in. As a part of our “Women’s History Month” feature, we share the times other Artists gained inspiration from her in the “Sampling Grace Jones” Playlist.

 For hours, you can tune in to the many times Grace Jones’ music was used in some of your favourite songs in the “Sampling Grace Jones” Playlist. From Hip Hop, to R&B, to Electronic Music, to Pop Music, Jones continues to connect with the people through new creations inspired by her. The legendary Jones continues to make her presence be felt today, and has a legacy that will inspire more generations. We salute Grace Jones, and we hope you enjoy our Playlist. We invite you to like, share, and follow us on Spotify for even more.

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We Pay Tribute To Jimmy Cliff With New “Sampling” Playlist

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On November 24 2025, the world mourned the loss of one of Reggae’s most legendary Ambassadors, Jimmy Cliff. One of the pioneering Artists of the genre, he took Reggae to places that have never heard of it, and solidified himself as one of Jamaica’s true Rockstars. He scored big in music, and in Film, and has influenced generations. Despite him not being here physically, his musical legacy, name, and family live on. We send our condolences to his family at this time. We pay tribute to the Icon with our latest Playlist, “Sampling Jimmy Cliff“.

While Jimmy Cliff’s catalogue has been off limits in the case of sampling, there were a few Artists who were allowed a chance to, who then managed to treat the music with respect, and paid tribute through their own creations. Featuring the likes of Rebel MC, Cutty Ranks, FatBoy Slim, Afroman, and Kris Kross Amsterdam, you can tune in to some of the sampled works, and the original hits from Dr. Cliff himself. If you aren’t familiar with our Playlist selections, check them out here. Thank you Jimmy Cliff for your work and life, and may you continue inspiring many for years to come. Sleep well, legend.

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Tune In To Our New “What’s On 13th Street?” Weekly Playlist

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Over here on 13th Street Promotions, we highlight a number of music releases from upcoming and established acts from the Caribbean, and parts of the world. Sometimes those posts go under the radar for some, especially on Social Media (thanks to the algorithms), and we want to give you more options to consume the music. Starting today in this month of March 2025, we launch the new “What’s On 13th Street?” Playlist!

For those who miss out on the regularly-scheduled posts, the “What’s On 13th Street?” weekly Playlist provides music lovers a chance to tune in to the latest releases in Dancehall, Reggae, Pop, Hip Hop, Afrobeats, and more that were previously featured in the past week. If you find a track that you like, you can always refer to the Blog for an Article curated for it, and you can stay tuned for the next addition. Who knows? You might find your new fave in this Playlist.

If you’re an Artist that was featured on the Playlist, we ask you to let your fans know in a post or few.

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We Pay Tribute To The Late Rhiya Luna In Our Latest Playlist

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This post is dedicated to a Mother, a sister, a very unique talent, and a friend. She was born Shaneika Martin, but the music scene first knew her as “Shie“, then later on, Rhiya Luna. We lost this dear individual on March 2 after a long battle with Illness, and it has really left a dark cloud over many who received the news. She was a longtime friend and supporter of this platform, and she was destined to do great things. It’s never easy when you lose a loved one, and one can only keep their memory alive through previous interactions, and their works and hobbies. Today, we pay tribute to Rhiya Luna with a tribute Playlist titled, “Long Live Rhiya Luna“.

For over an hour, listeners can tune in to some of the tracks that Rhiya Luna shared with the world over the years. From Dancehall singles, to R&B and Pop-inspired tracks, to songs with positive messages, she was on her way to doing even more, but life had other plans. She got to share the stage with some great talent, and when there were doubts, she was backed by many who truly believed in her and wanted to see her win. She leaves behind a family who will honour her name, and listeners like us will ensure that the people heard her. Long live Rhiya Luna, sleep well my friend ❤️.

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GyalKapone Stays Locked & Loaded On “Syko”

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Recording Artist/Creative GyalKapone returns with new music! Still new to the field, she’s still developing and working her way to becoming a name to know. She has been recording, and is ready to take on the world! She recently released her new single, “Syko“.

Produced by Jingo Hol On Deh, GyalKapone goes into “John Wick” mode her as she’s out for blood. Locked and loaded, she has a few rounds for those who dare to step in her way with an intention to bring harm. Backed by good production and a melodic delivery, GyalKapone makes her “Syko” lyrics hit hard, so wear a vest and brace for the impact. She first came on the scene with “Never“, then followed up with “Mission” and “Mission (Remix)“, and even launched the “Enz Off Podcast“. While it’s too early to ask for a project, we believe GyalKapone’s breakout moment is just around the corner. If you haven’t been familiar with her yet, today is the day that changes.

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Jamaican Software Developer Turns Classic Card Game “Strip Me” Into New App!

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Growing up in the Caribbean, playing outside was the order of the day. Before the advent of the Internet as we know it, ring games, sports, and many other activities would dominate a child’s life, and would be remembered fondly. With the increase of technology, many of our pastimes have been fading away from regular use, and online activities have taken over. While many would show their displeasure, Jamaican Software Developer Kenardo Smith takes utilizes the power of modern Tech to incorporate some of our favourite pastimes. On January 16, he launched his latest App called, “Two Of Cards”!

“Two Of Cards” is the latest Caribbean gaming App developed by Kenardo Smith through K.I.S.S. Games. The App follows up Smith’s “ABC Fast Or Slow”, which was released in January 2020, and was widely success as it gained thousands of downloads between the iOS and Android platforms, and received praises on Social Media, and on 13thStreetPromotions.com, and TheDigitalJamaica.com. “Two Of Cards” is the digital version of the “Strip Me” card game from Jamaica, or the “Suck The Well” card game from Barbados and Trinidad & Tobago, and requires two players alternatively playing various cards with one having the better card, and the other rewarding that player till either party’s hand is empty, deeming the rewarded the victor.

 “Two Of Cards” is a Freeminum App, which means it’s ad-supported, and offers in-app purchases that will enhance the user’s experience. The App is available on iOS, MacOS, and Android platforms, requiring users to have iOS 11.0 and up, MacOS 11.0 or later, or Android OS 5.0 or later installed on their respective devices. Kenardo Smith will be updating the game through a series of App updates in the future. 

“Two Of Cards” is now available in the Google Play Store, and the Mac and iOS App Stores. For more information on the game and more, visit KissGames658.com, and follow @TwoOfCards on Instagram. Show us some love/follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @13thStreetPromo.

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