In recognition of the recent Reebok Skyscape commercial, I present to you the song that was used in it from Dancehall artist, Sister Nancy. Titled “Bam Bam” and produced by the late Winston Riley for Techniques Records on the “Stalag Riddim” in 1982, Nancy speaks about being an ambitious woman, her lyrical prowess that will “nice up” Jamaica, growing up in Princeton 6, and being a very unique person along her infectious chorus “What a Bam Bam…“. “Bam Bam” was a single on Sister Nancy’s debut album, “One,Two” which was released in 1982 by Techniques Records. Sister Nancy is regarded as the first female Dancehall artist and the first female deejay to tour internationally. “Bam Bam” is her most famous single and borrows a little from Toots And The Maytals’ 1966 hit “What A Bam Bam“.
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Khago was been hailed as one of Dancehall Music’s most promising acts. Releasing popular singles, Khago was a force to be reckoned with. However after management changes, Khago wasn’t as present on the scene as he should be so on Onstage he explained his situation to Winford Williams and more. He spoke about being lowkey, changes in management, touring, being a high demand overseas, his views on Dancehall currently, and preparing to flood the streets with new material. Khago is pretty busy overseas and that is good for promoting Jamaica’s music culture. As he said, check out youtube for tour highlights. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Armed with speedy flows and slick rhymes is deejay Jinyus with his new mixtape. Titled “Fast Lane“, Jinyus brings us a 11 track compilation that will show to impress many. Featuring a couple feature verses from SOS Dynamikz and Deewunn and remixes over “Look At Me“, “Mercy” and “Type Of Way“, this “Portmore King” has what it takes to keep up with the best of them. Check out the mixtape below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Hip Hop in Jamaica continues to rise with the emergence of new artists who aim to hang with the best of them. Off his new EP “Been A Minute“, Rapper ChronDon released the visuals to his freestyle over Drake’s “Wu-Tang Forever” single. Directed by Creezay YGF, Chron hangs out with his friends and drops some bars over the instrumental. ChronDon has been doing his thing for a while and is definitely one to look out for. “Strictly Jamaican when you see me spark“. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Today’s new video comes from I Octane. Titled “Trendsetta” and directed by Bling Blang Productions, I Octane and friends are celebrating life, avoiding negative people, and creating a following in this one. It’s all about partying, sexy ladies, liquor overflowing, high grades blowing in the air and everyone having a grand time over the Good Good Productions riddim. Great effort here and Bling Blang can add another hit to the list. I Octane has been hitting the airwaves hard and with his album “My Journey” out now, there’s no slowing down. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.