With a clash of cultures comes a new single from the “SnowMan” himself, Young Jeezy. Titled “Link Up” and features Dancehall artist Beenie Man and crooner Ty Dolla $ign with production from DJ Mustard, they aim to bring a gangsta party wherever you are. Nothing really new here, only a mix of Hip Hop and Dancehall music matched with a DJ Mustard beat. Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Dropping off new music today is Miami based artist, Dylan Golden. Titled “Gardens” and produced by Jamaican Producer Kris Karz, we hear Dylan paying tribute to the place he was raised in, Miami-Dade County. Over a beautiful production we hear Dylan speak on his upbringing, his Latino heritage, and his experiences in the Miami-Dade County streets. A great listen here and Dylan and Kris really make a good combination. Off his upcoming album “Humble Beginnings“, check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from one of Dancehall’s leading ladies, Tifa. Titled “Bottom Of The Barrel” which was produced by Ward 21 and released in 2008, we hear Tifa portraying herself as being superior to many other females out there. She speaks about women who do not take care of themselves and get caught up in many careless situations and shouts out all the women who keep themselves on point at all times and stay out of distasteful situations. “Bottom Of The Barrel” was Tifa’s first top ten hit in 2008 and became a favourite for many listeners. Since then she has made her way to be hailed as one of Dancehall’s elite artists belting out hit after hit ranging from “Hot Gal” anthems, R&B singles to even songs where she showcased how lyrical she can be. She was also a part of the female trio, “TNT” with Ward 21 label mates Natalie Storm and Timberlee which produced a mixtape titled “TNT – Three The Hard Way” in the same year.
Today, Tifa is currently signed to North America based Island Kings Records, the face of “Sound Is Genius” where she has released a line of Headphones, a Digicel Jamaica Brand Ambassador and is still a sought out artist. With “Bottom Of The Barrel” added to the list of her most loved singles, she still has many more hits to add to it.
Dropping a new music video today are Dancehall artists Spice…and Vybz Kartel? Titled “Conjugal Visit” and directed by Xtreme Arts, we see the artists expressing how they miss each other as Vybz is currently in prison while Spice is on the outside having moments where she misses having him near. With this in mind, Spice sets out to make a conjugal visit to Vybz at the Horizon Adult Remand Center. What can I say this is a rather interesting video as they’ve done a great job at getting a Vybz Kartel “double” and the video quality is very clean. I believe this could be another hit for the artists but I’m not sure if it will be as big as “Ramping Shop“. Only time will tell. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
