Month: April 2016

Chisom, AfricanChisom, Melo EP, 13thStreetPromotions, Hip Hop

Mixtape Movements: @AfricanChisom – Melo EP

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While Stoners will gather in fellowship for the Herb on 4/20, Rapper Chisom drops his long awaited “Melo EP“. Featuring 4 tracks and Production from Jake One, Cyan, Kazmi and more, Chisom is not only on a mission to be heard, but on a mission to help others. With the project selling through Bandcamp, proceeds from this will be in aid of underprivileged families and victims of circumstance, from NYC to Nigeria and beyond. While you indulge in some “Mary Jane“, check out the EP below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Trabass, Khaos, Khaos Music, Drake, One Dance, One Dance Remix, 13thStreetPromotions, Jamaica,

NEW MUSIC: @Trabass_TV x @Khaos_Music – One Dance (Remix)

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You know Jamaicans would scoop this up. Comedian/Recording Artist Andrew Trabass teamed up with Dancehall Artist Khaos to deliver the “One Dance Remix” on 4/20! With Sean Alaric adding his Production to this, they give Drake’s hit single a a face lift as they bring the Dancehall tinged single home and added the Jamaican flavour. Is that Toian with the background vocals? Stan’ up inna big dance, rolling weed in my hands. Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Blvk H3ro, The H3rb Connoisseur, Jamaica, 13thStreetPromotions, Blak Hero, THC,

Mixtape Movements: @BlvkH3ro – The H3rb Connoisseur (THC)

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Following up to last year’s “H3ro’s Day“, Blvk H3ro is bringing his stash on 4/20 in the form of “THC” a.k.a. “The H3rb Connoisseur“. Featuring 7 tracks, H3ro’s “WeedP” is released just one year after Marijuana was decriminalized in Jamaica and promises to keep the Stoners feeling merry on their own version of Christmas Day. With Production from The Grei Show, BoomDraw, JLL, and a feature from Lord Leno, get ready for a project filled with Ganja anthems and the possibility of getting a high that’ll last a few days. Artwork by Abigail Titus. Roll one up, blaze it up, check out the “WeedP” below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

PRESS RELEASE

In celebration of International Weed Day, more popularly known as 4/20, Blvk H3ro presents THC (The Herb Connoisseur), a musical project dedicated to the Holy Herb.

“It is a joy to share THC with my brethren in these times of Gideon,” says Blvk H3ro, “this project aims to satisfy the craving for upliftment and higher meds at this moment in our story”.

This eclectic collection of next-generation Jamaican music is released one year after the decriminalization of Ganja in Jamaica, but after decades of oppression for those defiant of the regime.

“THC will give you a different vibration and make you look at Herb differently,” he says, “too many people have suffered under the system and I forward in this time to bring a lickle joy, inspiration and creativity, so mek we bussweh!”

The Weedp has original compositions by Blvk H3ro and productions by The Grei Show, BoomDraw & Kone, JLL and Greatest. The project also features Lord Leno (son of Burro Banton). Majority of the project was recorded at Equiknoxx studios and additional mixing and mastering done by Shotta Biggs & Kris-Karz

Blvk H3ro now joins the ranks of his idols Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Sizzla Kalonji, and their diverse musical influences can be felt throughout the WeedP.

The THC Project will be officially released at Nanook, 20 Burlington Avenue, on April 20 (4/20) along with the exciting music video for ‘Herb’.

BONUS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGbj4QGFECg

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Don Andre, Tom Cruise, Jog, Dancehall, 13thStreetPromotions, Dancehall

PRESS RELEASE: @DonAndre’s “Tom Cruise” Fever “Jogs” Into Summer

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Fresh on the scene is UK based recording artiste, Don Andre. His addictive EDM song and catchy dance moves have exploded on the Dancehall circuit. “Tom Cruise” is undeniably one of the hottest tracks released so far this year. Its energy is racking up high radio spins and continues to enter prominent charts throughout the diaspora.

The notoriety of “Tom Cruise” is being felt across the globe with videos surfacing daily from fans based in Argentina, Poland, Chile, Russia, Lithuania, Africa, Amsterdam, Italy, Ukraine and Finland to mention a few territories.

Corporate entities including the brands: Smirnoff, Appleton, Flow, Digicel, Wray and Nephew, Magnum, SportsMax and Jamaica’s Carnival have all join in the mania endorsing the “Tom Cruise” phenomenon. They have all published the content via various media platforms. To add, both political parties in Jamaica have used the song extensively throughout their campaign trail.

Trending personalities have been “Tom Cruising” all over social media from the fluffy diva Miss Kitty to Tanto Blacks aka Mr. Real Rich. Instagram celebrities, such as, Gyalis In Paris, Prince Pine, Quite Perry and Fat Skull are among many others who have solidified the “Tom Cruise” frenzy with hilarious skits reaching millions cumulatively.

The “Dancehall Queens” who caught on to the trend very early, played an integral role in co-signing on the vibrancy of the new moves: Sher, Nickeisha, Renee Six-thirty and Head Top being the front-runners. They are now adding another move called the “Jog”.

This is the new release that’s now spreading like wild fire. Since the triple premiere, that saw a simultaneous debut in England, New York and Jamaica by Epik Jones, Noah Powa, Rick Slatta and ZJ Vybz, the track has been blazing the streets. The youngsters have already caught on to the spanking new move, as is evident via the I-Octane school tour where Don Andre tested the waters. It’s crystal clear that everyone will be jogging into shape for the summer.

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Chase, Chase Bank, Chase America, Shaggy, Mr. Bombastic, Mr. Lover Lover, Commercial, 13thStreetPromotions, Jamaica,

@DiRealShaggy’s “Boombastic” Featured In New @Chase Commercial!

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Feeling like it’s 1995 again, “Mr. Lover Lover” a.k.a. Shaggy, had a song featured in one the latest commercials for US Banking giant, JP Morgan Chase Bank. The Commercial, promoting planning for Retirement, featured Shaggy’s 1995 hit, “Boombastic (Get It Here)” which provided the soundtrack to the 30 second clip. The single was previously featured in a 2015 Tide Commercial from the Philippines and has come a long way since being featured in a Commercial for Levi’s Jeans. “Boombastic” was the 2nd track and single off Shaggy’s Grammy winning album of the same name which went on to sell over a million copies in the US. Watch the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K5Dm-o_MEs

Levi’s Ad From 1995

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Vybz Kartel, King Of The Dancehall, World Boss, Gaza, Jamaica, Dancehall, 13thStreetPromotions, Susan Smith PR

PRESS RELEASE: @IAmTheKartel’s “King Of The Dancehall” Album Set To Be Released

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Adidjahiem Records/TJ Records in association with Zojak World Wide are excited to announce the release of “King of the Dancehall”, the brand new album from Dancehall Icon, Vybz Kartel. The 14-track set contains all-exclusive, never before released tracks from the “World Boss” Vybz Kartel. Recorded by the prolific artist before his incarceration, the tracks have been carefully completed by renowned Dancehall producer Linton ‘TJ’ White of TJ Records and Adidjahiem the label known for “bussing” artists like Popcaan, Jah Vinci, Lisa Hyper, Tommy Lee Sparta and more, as well as the Billboard chart topping hit “Romping Shop.” Fans who have been longing to hear Kartel at his best will not be disappointed.

Kartel says “King of the Dancehall” is not a 14 song compilation, it’s a masterpiece, an album that encompasses the very essence of Adidja Palmer and by extension, The Jamaican experience,” stated Kartel (aka Adidja Palmer) in a written statement released to the media. “King of the Dancehall” will reinforce Vybz Kartel’s status as not just another self-proclaimed King, but as the people’s champion. The man who has created a movement like no other in DANCEHALL – the true KING!!!”

As the title suggests, the album is dancehall to its core. In another part of his statement Kartel, also known to his fans as “The Teacha” said “This album will bring its listeners into the world of hardcore DANCEHALL, not some ‘pop music’ watered down version. It will give you a peek into my Jamaica. Not the one on the tourist board ads, but the real Jamaica…DANCEHALL JAMAICA”

Distributed by Zojak World Wide, the album will hit stores on June 10th and fans can pre-order the album exclusively on iTunes starting May 6th. Listeners are in for a musical experience from the “World Boss” who is truly a voice of the people.

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