Month: May 2022

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.@MusicalYouth30’s “Pass The Dutchie” Featured In @Stranger_Things Season 4!

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On May 27, the popular Netflix series “Stranger Things” premiered its 4th season. The series finds a group of kids experiencing various supernatural beings and events in 1980s Indiana. The new season was highly anticipated, and has been one of Netflix’s most watched products. While season 4 highlights plenty 80s aesthetic, the soundtrack also highlights some of the hits from that decade. One of the hits however, is a Reggae classic.

In episodes 4 and 6 of “Stranger Things” season 4, British boy band Musical Youth’s 1982 hit, “Pass The Dutchie” was featured. Produced by Peter Collins, this is a song about facing extreme poverty. This song was redone version of the Mighty Diamonds’ hit “Pass The Kutchie. More info on the track can be found here. The single has been been a historic one as it helped with Musical Youth being the first black group to have appeared in a Studio segment on MTV. We previously highlighted the track being featured in a South Park episode.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: @MachelMontano – Too Young To Soca (1986)

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As we come to a close of the month of May being “Child’s Month“, we’d like to highlight one more star whose career started in their youth. Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from Soca Legend Machel Montano with the track, “Too Young To Soca“!

Produced by Eddy Grant and released in 1986 through the Ice Label, this song featured Machel Montano at the age of 9. With high energy production, Machel commanded the track with the prowess of a veteran. He expressed his love for Soca Music, and dared to defied people’s opinions of his being too young to Soca. He wants to sing, he wants to jam, so let him be! “Too Young To Soca” quickly catapulted Machel Montano to stardom, and opened up a lane for him to enjoy a career that has spanned well over 30 years. “Too Young To Soca” was featured on his 1985 4 track album of the same name.

As the month comes to an end, we’d like to ask all the parents or soon to be parents one thing, please protect the children! There are so many kids with promise and potential, and society finds a way to shatter their hopes and aspirations. Protect the yutes!

thank you machel montano for this classic!

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.@DuttyPaul Sets Flames With @ShenYeng & @GwenStefani On “Light My Fire”

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In case you didn’t know, Sean Paul is back with a brand new album called, “Scorcha“! The follow up to the GRAMMY nominated “Live N Livin” album, Sean is on a path to take over the International market once again with his brand of Dancehall music. With a few singles out for the just released album, Sean boasts a few prominent features on there, including Shenseea and Gwen Stefani as they join him on the track, “Light My Fire“.

Produced by Jigzag, KooolKojak and AC, Sean Paul takes care of raising the temperature for the ladies on Light My Fire”. Over a production that taps into some old school sounds, you might find yourself skanking, or slow wining with your partner to this. Shenseea adds her signature flair on track while Gwen Stefani brings her classic vocals on the hook (Haven’t heard Gwen in a long time). Got a copy of “Scorcha” yet? Check the streams now!

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Hibikilla x Laya "Risin' To The Top" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Japan #Hibikilla #NFT #NFTMusic #13thStreetPromotions #RisinToTheTop #Music #Caribbean #Asia #Opensea #Dancehall

.@HibiKilla30 & Laya Bring Japanese Dancehall To The NFT Scene With “Risin’ To The Top”

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Japanese Reggae/Dancehall Artist Hibikilla has been on the scene putting out various releases over the years. With Jamaica’s Reggae and Dancehall culture influencing the Asian market heavily since the ’80s, it’s no surprise of Japan has her own crop of Artists who respect the essence, and have established a culture that’s well respected. Hibikilla sought to elevate his game however, with the introduction of his line of NFT Music. With NFTs being the talk of the town, many creators are finding their niche on various platforms, and banking greatly. Check out Hibikilla’s “Risin’ To The Top“!

Produced by Young Beats Instrumental and featuring R&B Singer Laya, Hibikilla delivers bilingual lyrics on “Risin’ To The Top”, with a vibe that you can’t ignore. Laya provides some smooth vocals, and with Young Beats’ production, this track is one you can dance to (and maybe teach yourself some Japanese as well). Jamaica’s Kxrly Miyagi was responsible for the single’s artwork, and the single’s animated Music Video was done by Japanese Illustrator, MURASAKI.

Fans of Hibikilla can own a piece of “Risin’ To The Top” along with the previously released “Wagmi” single as NFTs on Opensea right now. Keep on risin’!

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Rhiya Luna Sends The “Hey Stranger” Text In New Single

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US based Singer Rhiya Luna is back with new music! On a mission to release a new track every month, she has been doing well so far with the single, “More Your Type“. Like a storybook, the next page reveals for, and the new track “Hey Stranger” does just that.

Produced by VoxGad Music, Rhiya Luna finds herself checking up on an old flame on “Hey Stranger”. While she showed confidence that she can get her ex anytime in her previous effort, “Hey Stranger” is her version of the “Hey big head” text. We have all at some point checked up on the ex to see if the feelings are still there, Rhiya just plays it out in song. Expect more music from Rhiya in the coming weeks!

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Jimmy Riley – Tell The Youths The Truth (1978)

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Greetings! How about a throwback? Today, we celebrate the birthday of a Jamaican Music Icon, and his name is Jimmy Riley! Today, we go back in time to check out his track, “Tell The Youths The Truth“!

The self produced track was released in 1978 through the High Note label in Jamaica, and in the UK through Trojan Records. On the track, Jimmy Riley spreads a message that everyone should be conscious of where they’re coming from, be proud of their roots, and call out those who choose to hide the knowledge. “Tell The Youths The Truth” was a hit for Jimmy Riley, and became one of his memorable singles. The track was featured on his 1978 album of the same name. Prior to his solo career, he was a member of The Sensations and The Uniques, and has worked with Bunny “Striker” Lee, and Sly & Robbie.

Since the release of “Tell The Youths The Truth”, Jimmy Riley scored more hits as a solo Artist, and assisted in developing the career of his son Tarrus. Jimmy Riley transitioned to the big dance session in the sky in 2016, and has left behind a legacy that will inspire many.

thank you Jimmy Riley For This Classic!

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