Today marks the first in a new series on the Blog titled “Tune In Thursday“! Teaming up with “Views From 876” who highlights the beauty of our Island, Jamaica, we’re highlighting some of our top picks from some emerging JamaicanArtists from any genre. Whether Hip Hop, Dancehall, Pop, or Reggae, we’re doing this for the love of the culture! Check out the selections for this week and watch out for our next episode!
It’s time for lift off! You’re now tuned in to the soothing sounds of Vanessa Bongo and the Notis HeavyweightRockaz as they bring a “Sensimilla State Of Mind“! Here Vanessa reaches for the herb as it’s the healing of the Nation, speaks on being above corruption and negativity at all times. She also adds that with so much going on in the world, one must enter that “Sensimilla State Of Mind” and meditate! With Notis providing the Instrumentals, not only can you rock away to this, but you can let it be the soundtrack for when you’re ready to roll up and light one. Free your mind and let the herb move you! Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Lincoln 3Dot has worked hard to gain notoriety over the years. From dropping track after track, making appearances on various videos with Comedian Andrew Trabass, and of course becoming “Every Gal Man“. While the popularity is good, he gets a lot of hate his way but nonetheless, he flicks that off as he has great ambitions on “Same Pree“. From wanting lots of wealth, elevating his fame, living his life to the fullest, to watching how people he has considered friends hate his progression, Lincoln’s mission is to be bigger every time and never let naysayers stop him. If you feel the “same pree“, check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Fast rising Dancehall act Kratos has released the much anticipated “Tip Of Di Rifle” Music Video. According to the Artist, the video has been tremendously received. “Ever since the release of the video, I have been getting a terrific response from my fans and this means that I am doing something right. My Community members as well have supported me nonstop and I am very grateful for the love,” Expressed an elated Kratos.
“Tip Of Di Rifle” was directed by The Production Hub and Susan Smith of Powerhouse Global Media, and this marks the first official video to come from the team. The Communities of Rae Town, Barbican, and parts of Nine Miles in Bull Bay served as backdrops to this visually stimulating masterpiece. The video is very sexy and contains many seductive scenes. The high octane Kratos is depicted as a combative character that is ready to conquer his female challenger.
“The song is full of vibes and energy and we wanted to capture that in the video. We wanted to show everybody having a good time while working,” shared a vibrant Kratos. The video was officially premiered on Hype TV recently, and can be seen on other local Television Stations. While Kratos is very excited about the attention that has been steadily building around his career, he knows that he still has his work cut out for him. “Deciding to do music is never an easy task, especially when you are not from a musical background, so you have to learn everything on your own. Releasing this song, and doing the video I think is a step in the right direction.”
If you’re familiar with RD Studios, then you know about Director/Video EditorBaker Steez. Known to make your visuals look extra dope, he has been a part of many of your favourite Music Videos and Vlogs! Today, he reveals another side to him as he debuts his single and video for “Kush & Kologne“. With the single produced by BNJMN and the video shot by Krusha, Baker lets the audience in to his world when he’s not making the flashy visuals and hits you with the “sauce“! With cameos from Konshens, Prince Pine, Fat Skull, Jelly Bads, some lovely ladies and more, Steez shows us that this is only the beginning. Bringing the Trap to Jamaica, check out the video and single below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
The “Young Gorgon” Vindon has been on a low for a while but recently returned to give listeners that Blu Rok sound. Today he fires off with “Too Legit“! Produced by frequent collaborator SOS Dynamikz, the “Fly yute from di Tropics” lets off the bars “fi buss dem head“! Known to tackle beats with ease, Vindon even borrowed Veteran Dancehall Artist Tiger’s flow and paid homage to the “Don Gorgon“, Ninja Man in the end. No word yet on a full length project on the way, but anything is possible. Di style dem wha we have dem anuh regular, dis a sumn dem neva ready fa! Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
