Love may be in the air for some today, but others are focusing on breaking the cycle. Recently, upcoming Recording Artist Jo Lin made her debut with the single, “Closure“. Since its release, it has been getting a lot of love, and the Singer is working on taking it to more places digitally, and physically. For Valentine’s Day, she premieres the official music video.
Directed by Hue Wisdom and guest starring Gemmar McFarlane, Jo Lin shares a familiar story of those who escape from toxic relationships, only to end up going back in “Closure”. Her song serves as empowerment for those who seek peace and freedom, and the video finds her reflecting on the past relationship, with a determination to never walk through that door again. Many are going through what she’s sharing, but better is out there, and their hearts need to heal. “Closure” will connect with lovers on February 15 at Di Lot for “I Love Souls“, as Jo Lin will share the stage with her Father, Ghost. May those trapped hearts find their escape soon.
It’s Valentine’s Day, and we know there are a few of you decked out in red and white today. If this year finds you without that special someone, you have the rest of the year to lock down one. For those who really get into it on Feb. 14, we have something to help spark a few extra moments. Music will always be a good thing for these moments, so get familiar with our new V-Day Playlist!
Starring Dexta Daps, we provide the soundtrack for your sexy times today with “The Dexta Daps V-Day Playlist“. Turn your minutes into hours with this compilation of sexually-charged music from the Man himself, and you and your lover can lock down things the right way when this Playlist is running. This is for the lovers, and you can keep it going with this Playlist even after today. Dexta Daps has been a favourite when it comes to the sensual selections, and your lover will thank you for it. It’s time to turn up the temperature, it’s about to get crazy. Press play!
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It’s Friday, and the weekend is yours to conquer. What is the game plan? Party of course! If you’re going to party, party the right way with Blvk H3ro! The “H3ro” is known for music that aims to keep the listener thinking, and build a vibe, but today you’re gonna dance. Get things started with, “Strictly Good Vibes“.
Produced by Aspekt Mafia, Blvk H3ro isn’t here for war, it’s all about having “Strictly Good Vibes”. H3ro celebrates the good times, salutes the sound system culture, and the growing power of Reggae Music with his new selection, and it comes at the right time as people are celebrating love, and Reggae Month. The single is accompanied by a music video directed by Jaakko Manninen, and we see clips of Blvk H3ro in Los Angeles at the famed Boomyard with a few students in the Sound System scene, and repping Jamaica and Reggae in some of the best ways he can. Nice up the party with some good music today, and let those speakers get to work!
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On February 18, Rapper Robb Bank$ will hit the streets with his new album, “Rich Badne$$“. The album will find him tapping into some Dancehall along with his signature raps, and the project is expected to take him to more places this year. He previewed a number of track ahead of the album’s release, including the recently-released, “Shotta Yüte“.
In a video directed by Top Shottas, it’s business as usual for Robb Bank$’ “Shotta Yüte”. He hits the streets in Florida and New York, links up with his people, and does a lil shopping throughout. Released through 430 Ent Deathless, fans of Bank$ are getting more of what’s to come from the “Rich Badne$$” album, and February 18 can’t get here any faster. 430 a di badman code.
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Everything is 39 Gud when it comes to Dancehall Artist Jamal, even love. There are many Women who wish to be a part of his team, but he only has his eyes on a special type of Woman. She is not only beautiful, but “Godbless“.
Produced by YGF Records/Crownboss Recordz/Kai Kai Records/Scotty’s Muziq, Jamal shares his appreciation for the “Godbless” Woman. He shares the qualities that she possesses, and every moment together is a vibe. He shows off his “Godbless” in the video directed by Damaniac Visualz/Dario Magix, and come this weekend we can expect a number of posts with couples bonding and showing off to this song. Jamal continues to make his voice be heard in more parts of the world, and his content factory won’t shut down any time soon. This one is for the True Believers.
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There different types of love being circulated around the world, from platonic to toxic. With V-Day just days away, many are dealing with unsure love, solid as a rock love, renewed love, and toxic love. For Singer Nigy Boy, while he is the Casanova when it comes to the ladies, he has his times where he stumbles in a relationship. He speaks about it in, “Colour Blind“.
Produced by CJ The Chemist on the “Champagne Riddim“, Nigy Boy deals with a toxic kind of love in, “Colour Blind”. The Singer finds himself in a relationship that has a few red flags, but his love for her supersedes the warning signs and logic throughout. Even if he has a moment of clarity and wants to make an exit, there’s just something about her that makes him want to stay. The black and white visual directed by Dream Shot This adds to the colourblindness of the situation, but Nigy Boy is human like everyone else, and continues to be held by the grip of her love. Shout out to those unlucky in love, may that change for you this year.
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Reggae is love, and for decades it has been put on display by many Artists. Rastafari is love, and Recording Artist Turbulence’s catalogue has a number of selections for the lovers. Before the V-Day celebrations, he celebrates “Love Forever“.
Produced by Countree Hype on the “Flimstone Riddim“, Turbulence shares the importance of love between two people in, “Love Forever”. Along with the good times come the bad ones, and that special can never be broken a part. There will be those who spew hate, spread propaganda, and do a manner of things to break up happy homes, but true love will never die. The single is accompanied by a music video directed by Clipz By Will, and while Turbulence delivers his song, we see a couple bond in a number of ways throughout. During Reggae Month, let the music inspire new beginnings, rekindle lost connections, and secure two hearts that are in it for life. Love wins!
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When you want to party, you call for the people who know how to get the party started. Dancehall Icon Elephant Man is one of those Artists you call. Get your speakers ready and your dance moves intact as he recently released his latest EP, “Pretty Baby“.
Sharing the title from his 2025 viral single, Elephant Man’s “Pretty Baby” EP is the follow up to his “Dancing To The Max” EP from last year, another project that was titled from another viral single. The new EP has music for the ladies to wine to, to show off their sex appeal to, and command the room with their presence to, and Ele has always ensured to make plenty music for them. The EP features previously-released singles including the title track along with new creations, with production handled by Energy God Production, Shakespeare Prod., and DJ Mac. Be sure to book the “Energy God” to liven up your party today. This one is for the pretty babies.
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Fresh from creating History at the 68th annual GRAMMY Awards on February 1, Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny doubles up with his appearance at the Super Bowl LX/Apple Music Halftime Show. Since its announcement in 2025, Bad Bunny has been met with praises, but was also met with negative feedback from Conservatives in the US, with threats and shady remarks daily on Social and traditional Media. Despite it all, the Artist holds the spot for being the first Artist to perform primarily in Spanish, and what a time was had.
Bad Bunny entered with that Puerto Rican energy, and a load of culture as he kicked off his set with a series of tracks from his growing catalogue. Joined by a Band, a few Dancers, and a couple that got married on the set, he made a statement throughout his performance, highlighted elements of Puerto Rican life locally and overseas, brought out Lady Gaga, Karol G, Jessica Alba, Cardi B, Pedro Pascal, Ricky Martin, and his GRAMMY award, and performed tracks like “Yo Perreo Sola“, “Monaco“, “DtMF“, “EoO“, “NUEVAYoL“, and “Tití Me Preguntó” before shouting out North America, Central America, and South America in closing. He did it for the culture, and negative forces couldn’t stop it. Salute Bad Bunny! The only thing more powerful than hate, is love.
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Reggae is a music of love, and before the Valentine’s Day weekend, we thought we’d not only celebrate love, but celebrate the versatility of Reggae being it is Reggae Month on “Oldies Sunday“. For today’s selection, we go back in time to check out Perfect Giddimani’s “Hand Cart Bwoy“.
Produced by Rebel Chris for Rebel Musik in 2004, it’s all about two different world finding that love, and becoming a union in Perfect Giddimani’s “Hand Cart Bwoy”. Perfect shares his upbringing to one that’s not rich in wealth, but in love, and his chance meeting with a Woman who may have come from a more privileged place. They instantly clicked, and despite their backgrounds, they’ve managed to share love, and build a companionship that comes right out of the Romance novels. It’s the kind of love that’s not based on what you have, it’s your character, something that’s missing in a lot of relationships today. “Hand Cart Bwoy” was an instant hit for Perfect, and found its way to connect with many on the International market. The song would later be featured on his 2006 debut album, “Giddimani“. “Hand Cart Bwoy” was sampled by Cutthroat Mode in 2017 for a song of the same name.
Since the release of “Hand Cart Bwoy”, Perfect Giddimani continued to enjoy a career with a few more hits, and has been a touring Artist for a number of years. “Hand Cart Bwoy” remains one of his biggest songs, and is one to play for the lovers.
THANK YOU PERFECT GIDDIMANI FOR THIS CLASSIC!
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Elephant Man’s work ethic is one that should be studied. When many are thinking of slowing down in their 31st year, he’s still moving at a pace like he’s in his first. His efforts should be applauded, as he’s keeping the people moving. This time around, he wants the Women to “Set Suh“.
Produced by DreamRich Records/Fuse, Elephant Man is ready for the ladies to give him their best moves in, “Set Suh”. Ele continues to bring the energy, and we can expect this track to set things off when it hits the party. With a flashy music video directed by Simeon Di Great, the ladies throughout show us what they’re made of, with Ele enjoying it all. Fans of the Deejay can catch him next month in Kingston at the 20th anniversary staging of “Footloose“, in the UK in May for “City Splash“, and get their speakers ready for a new album later this year. Ladies, the floor is yours!
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We have officially crossed the half mark of the 2020s, and a lot has happened. In Jamaica’s music scene, many new Artists and movements emerged, some fell by the wayside just as quickly as they get the break, and others never made it to the 2020s for one reason or another. We remember those who passed away, and may their music and works live on. In remembering the first half of the 2020s, we look back at a few songs that made impact in the 2020s so far. These songs may have officially given the Artists their big break, rejuvenated a career or few, set Social Media and the streets on fire, and crossed over to the International market. Here are 10 of them in no particular order.
2022 was a year for Dancehall Artist Valiant. While he was building his career for a number of years, his name got the people’s attention thanks to a TikTok video. The video, which found him dressed in Ralph Lauren, gave the birth to the phrase, “Kotch E Hat A lie?“, which found life on Social Media thanks to various posts using the sound. From there, Valiant would capitalize off the buzz with singles like “St. Mary” and “North Carolina“. Those singles enjoyed love in the streets, but it was the Tarick-produced “Dunce Cheque” that took over households, and took flight to various parts of the world. The music video quickly hit over 1 Million views in a couple days, the single overall scored streaming numbers in the millions while securing a place in Dancehall and Social Media, and caused a few controversies thanks to the rise of the “Dunce” movement. Valiant officially became a star, and he keeps the fire going in 2026.
In 2020, people were made aware of an upcoming Dancehall Artist named, Skeng. The Spanish Town native was armed with aggressive lyrics and a presence that would unleash brimstone if he was approached the wrong way. He started to make noise with the gun-toting single “Brrp“, but it was his 2021 release “Gvnman Shift” that would open up the gates for him. His stance as an Intellectual who carefully detailed his badness throughout, placed him on the forefront of Dancehall music. The John Coop/DiTruth-produced “Gvnman Shift” enjoyed viral success, and even had kids in Basic School/Kindergarten reciting the lyrics word for word. Skeng became a star in the 2020s, with hit singles quickly following, and he successfully crossed over to the overseas market thanks to his collaborations with Rapper Nicki Minaj. Ay BWOY!
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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On October 19, music lovers celebrated the 60th birthday of the late Jamaican Vocalist, Frankie Paul. Having made his transition in 2017, Paul was one of the go-to Singers in Dancehall and Reggae. Dubbed the “Jamaican Stevie Wonder” due to visual impairment, but a brilliant talent as a Singer, he became a star since his younger days, piling on hits, singles, and albums in his solid career. Today, we remember his exceptional talent, but also his knack for knocking out a Cover Song. Tune in to our new Playlist, “Cover Kings Vol. 3 – Frankie Paul“.
With the new “Cover Kings” Playlist, we highlight some of the many cover songs Frankie Paul released over the years. From covering Guy, Lionel Richie, Loose Ends, Bobby Brown, to covering fellow Jamaican Artists Dennis Brown and John Holt, Paul was a 1 of 1 talent. Listeners can reminisce on the first time they heard these songs, and for a moment forget about the stress of the world. We miss Frankie Paul on the scene, but he left behind a legacy that’s unmatched. Thank you Frankie Paul, and continue to sleep well.
On May 15, 2025, we learned that Roots Reggae Artist Kenneth Byles, more popularly known as Junior Byles, made his transition to the big Sound Stage in the Afterlife. The Singer gave the world a number of great songs, but was not able to maintain his career due to his declining Mental Health over the years. While there were glimmers of hope and times where he given help, they were all short-lived as other issues developed. Today, we remember his greatness with our latest Playlist, “Sampling Junior Byles“.
For over two hours, you can tune in to some of Junior Byles’ hits being sampled and covered in the “Sampling Junior Byles” Playlist. His classic “Fade Away” single is featured, along with contributions from the likes of Kabaka Pyramid, Little John, Rodney P, Sizzla, Cocoa Tea, Rebel MC, and more. Byles has inspired and influenced many over the years, and may his situation bring more awareness to Mental Health in Jamaica as it being “Mental Health Awareness Month“. Tune in for the hits, and may Junior Byles sleep well.
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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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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 ❤️.
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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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, JamaicanSoftware 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.
