Month: July 2019

Jamaica, Hip Hop, Dancehall, Pop Music, Music, Blog, 13thStreetPromotions, 13thStreetPromo, Fi Di Culture Live, Playlist, Soundcloud Playlist, Soundcloud, Concert, Rap, Caribbean, C&C South Beach, Kingston

Get To Know The @FiDiCultureLive Lineup In Our Latest Playlist!

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In promotion of the 2nd staging of their event series, we’ve teamed up with the “Fi Di Culture Live” team to deliver the “Fi Di Culture Live On 13th Street” Playlist! With a huge selection of Artists ready to showcase their talents on Friday July 12 at C&C South Beach (2 Brompton Rd., Kingston), we’re giving you a chance to get familiar with some of the headliners. With a blend of Hip Hop, Dancehall, and Pop, be prepared to enjoy yourselves, and meet your new faves! “Fi Di Culture Live” was made to give upcoming Artists a stage to present their talents in a scene where it’s at times hard to get your name out there. With the first staging being a success, the team hopes July 12 will open many more doors for the brand, and the headliners. Details on purchasing tickets can be found in the flier below. Follow @FiDiCultureLive on Twitter and Instagram for more “Fi Di Culture Live” content.

Check out our “Playlists” section for more of our selections. Get your ears ready, check out the Playlist below, and share with a friend. Show us some love/follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @13thStreetPromo.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Pat Kelly – Queen Majesty (1966)

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Earlier today, we premiered Recording Artist Yanah’s new single, “Think Again“, now we’re gonna feature its sample. On today’s Oldies Sunday, we look back at Pat Kelly’s classic, “Queen Majesty“! Produced by Duke Reid, the song was recorded by Pat Kelly while he was a member of the Rocksteady group, The Techniques (hence why many releases used The Techniques’ name). It was released through Reid’s Treasure Isle Production in 1967, but was featured on The Techniques’ 1966 album, “Little Did You Know“. The song was a cover of the Curtis Mayfield and The Impressions’ single, “Minstrel and Queen (Queen Majesty)” which was released in 1963.

The story was Pat Kelly and his friends were huge fans of the original track, so much so that they’d stay up at night to hear it at various times on Miami Radio station WINZ. This was so because the signal from Miami to Jamaica was very weak, so they struggled at times. Pat showed interest in covering it, but had no means to get the Record. After hearing it multiple times, he finally caught all the lyrics to the track and made a Reggae version. The single was released various times since 1967, and was remixed by King Jammy’s in the mid 1980s.

Though Pat Kelly parted ways with The Techniques years ago, he is still an active Recording Artist having released numerous singles, and even handled recording sessions as an Audio Engineer for the likes of the late Gregory Isaacs and Johnny Clarke.

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Don’t Have @Yanah_I Waiting In Limbo, So “Think Again” And Come Correct!

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The summer is usually a time for some to kick off “Cuffing Season“, while others are free to do whatever, but some are still going through it as they’ve lost a lover. Yanah comes through with a song that may trigger some feelings in those in the latter. Teaming up with Kone, she drops “Think Again“! While it’s never easy when breakups happen, Yanah paints the picture of a couple where the young lady compares her love, emotions, and energy to data, and transferring them into her former partner’s life’s hard drive would be a part of their bond. She feels there’s still some connection as some hard drives are never fully erased. Her system is still being affected by traces of their bond, and she believes he’s affected too, despite them going their separate ways. A song that many can relate to, Yanah is just a vessel for many who are going through it. The song samples the classic “Queen Majesty” from Jamaican Recording Artist Pat Kelly while he was a member of The Techniques.

While Yanah has been handling life outside the Studio, she looks to make a few appearances in the coming weeks to treat your ears to some great music. She’s currently booked to appear at the upcoming Fi Di Culture Live event, and she has plans to release more music for the rest of the year.

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We Look Back At Jeremy Harding’s “Playground Riddim” In Our Throwback Playlist Series!

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Recently, UK Recording Artist Mahalia released her Burna Boy featured single, “Simmer“. Today, we show respect to the sample. Going into Playlist Mode yet again, we look back at the “Playground Riddim” in our #13thStreetThrowback Playlist Series! The Riddim was released in 1997 and produced by Jeremy Harding for his 2 Hard Label. It birthed the classics “Nike Air” by Mr. Vegas, “Pet & Pamper” by Mad Cobra, “Infiltrate” by Sean Paul, and the mega hit, “Who Am I” a.k.a. “Sim Simma“ by Beenie Man! The Riddim was also sampled by UK Artists Krept & Konan, US Rapper Bizzy Bone, and UK DJ/Producer Spooky Bizzle.

Tune in for the vibes. If you love the Playlist, let us know and check out our previous Playlists! Check it out below, and share with a friend. Show us some love/follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @13thStreetPromo.

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Nature Ellis Seeks The Loving On New Drew Stewart Produced Track!

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For years Recording Artist Nature Ellis has been giving listeners that good music that you can feel everywhere. Today’s new track however, finds him needing some love. Teaming up with Producer Drew Stewart, he releases, “Love Me“! Released through the Then Now Forever label, Nature Ellis reveals to his lady that he is in need of some sexual healing. When the days get tough and the stress hits you all over, you’ll need that embrace, love, and affection that special someone. A song that’s relatable with great production, Nature Ellis has a track that will be a repeater for many. For the couples out there, press play on this one to get things started after a long day.

In the meantime, Nature Ellis’ single will be found on Drew Stewart’s upcoming EP, “Reggae From East Kingston” that will be released in the coming weeks. It’s not a sin baby, love me! Check out the track below, and share with a friend. Show us some love/follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @13thStreetPromo.

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Jeremy Harding’s “Playground Riddim” Gets Sampled On @Mahalia & @BurnaBoy’s “Simmer”!

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The season’s pretty hot, but you’re gonna need to cool down when UK Recording Artist/Actress Mahalia’s new tune drops! Teaming up with Nigeria Afrobeats Artist Burna Boy, they release “Simmer“! Produced by Jonah Christian and Felix Joseph, the Artists get into some relationship talk over a very familiar sample. Taking its place as an instantly recognizable sound is Jamaican Producer Jeremy Harding’s 1997 “Playground Riddim“! Released through the 2 Hard label, the Riddim featured Sean Paul’s “Infiltrate“, Cobra’s “Pet and Pamper“, Mr. Vegas’ “Nike Air“, and Beenie Man’s “Who Am I” a.k.a. “Sim Simma“! This isn’t the first time that the “Playground Riddim” has been sampled by Krept & Konan, and Bizzy Bone. Stay tuned to the Blog for a follow Article on this Riddim.

“Simmer” will appear on Mahalia’s debut album, “Love and Compromise” which will hit the streets in September. Sim Simma! Check out the tracks below, and share with a friend. Show us some love/follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @13thStreetPromo.

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