Month: August 2023

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Nahki – Original Ninja (1989)

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Happy Oldies Sunday! In our last post, we highlighted Artists who were influenced by Caribbean music, and today is no different. The country that our next Artist originates from has a longstanding music history with Jamaica, and the relationship is still strong today. For today’s selection, we head over to Japan to check out Nahki’s “Original Ninja“.

Produced by King Jammys and released through Jammy’s Records in 1989, Nahki stepped out with a single that helped to introduce the world to Japanese Dancehall. Heavily influenced by Jamaica, Nahki adopted Patois, and delivered with a melody and stance like he was one of the top Dancehall acts in those times. A lover of Reggae music since the 70s, it was a chance meeting with Reggae/Dancehall Icon Sugar Minott that gave him a chance to hone his skills, and make solid bonds with fellow Artists and Producers in Japan, and Jamaica. “Original Ninja” was a hit for Nahki, and the track was featured on his debut album, “Baddest Japanese” that was released in 1990.

Since the release of “Original Ninja”, Nahki went on to release a few more albums, scored more hits, maintained “Reggae Japansplash” which he helped to start in 1985, and etched his place in the history books. He is widely regarded as a pioneer in Japanese Dancehall, an Ambassador for Dancehall & Reggae, and he helped to influence generations of talent from Japan. “Original Ninja” is still recognized today along with many of Nahki’s releases.

Thank You Nahki For This Classic!

Nahki、この古典的な作品をありがとう!

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Vybz Kartel x Popcaan "Dull Colour" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Music #MusicVideo #13thStreetPromotions #VybzKartel #Popcaan #Unruly #Gaza #DullColour #FaceXpression #Caribbean

Vybz Kartel & @PopcaanMusic’s “Dull Colour” Gets A Visual

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A few weeks ago, we highlighted that Vybz Kartel and Popcaan reunited on the single, “Dull Colour“. The track has received praise and positive feedback since then, and people have been asking for more content from them. The request has been fulfilled as there is now a music video for the track.

Directed by Face Xpression, fans get a chance to see Popcaan perform “Dull Colour” with a few highlights to the “World Boss” through. The video also gives us a story of a young man who is ambitious, but has been having a rough time securing work in Jamaica. Later in the video he is suggested by friends to get work overseas, and life turned around for him in the end. As “Dull Colour” makes its way to more ears, the video is sure to do very well. It’s another Gaza reunion.

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.@Kraff_Gad Shares Visual For “Julius Caesar”

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Dancehall Artist Kraff continues to keep his production line busy, and he is covering more ground with his live performances. The “1 Buduchop” boss recently released the visual for the track, “Julius Caesar“.

Shot in Canada and directed by The Knemesis, Kraff belts out lyrics like a mad poet on “Julius Caesar”. Over production by Droptop Records, he makes bold statements, reflects on his rise, and puts the pieces together that will make him a greater Artist over time. A clean visual to support the track, and Kraff is looking to keep things more interesting as the year progresses. He was a part of a small feud recently, but that won’t get in the way of his mission. Get familiar with him if you haven’t already.

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.@MyaPlanet9 Links Up With Bounty Killa For “Whine”

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US Recording Artist Mýa is a music legend. For nearly 30 years, she has built herself an impressive resumé that highlights her career as a triple threat. She influenced generations of stars, and she stays being creative. Her love for Jamaica was never a secret, and she returned to the Island some time ago to collaborate with one of Jamaica’s music icons on the track, “Whine“.

With a music video directed by Josh Sikkema and Derek Brown, Mýa teams up with Bounty Killa for a track that will have the ladies dancing up a storm. If you need a lil help with the moves, a few familiar faces including Latonya Style, DaniiBoo, and Pata Skeng are in the visual to get you on the right foot. The DJ Hardwerk production finds Mýa and Bounty having fun throughout, and it continues to show that Mýa never lost a step. For those unfamiliar, this is not Mýa’s first time doing Dancehall, remember she has hits with Beenie Man, Spice, Jah Cure, and Ding Dong! “Whine” was hinted from 2021, and was announced earlier this year, to see the Artists on screen is a good look. Get ready to dance!

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.@BlvkH3ro Is “On A Mission” With New Album

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Life has made a few new turns for Recording Artist Blvk H3ro. From being an Artist on the rise since the late 2010s, to steadily becoming a favourite in various parts of the world, he can say he couldn’t predict the future, but he was prepared for it. He’s now a GRAMMY-nominated act with a couple hits under his belt, and a name to know thanks to his performances in parts of North America and Europe. He’s ready for the next level with his new album, “On A Mission“.

Featuring 15 tracks, “On A Mission” is a body of work from an Artist with a new vision. It Blvk H3ro’s debut project with the major label Delicious Vinyl Island, and the follow up to his 2018 “The Immortal Steppa” with Dubshot Records, which was widely received. The new album features the 2021 hit single “It Nuh Easy“, previously released singles, and new collaborations with a few notable names. Production on the album include the likes of Bob Riddim, Princeton Brown, Shane Creative, and Koastal Kings, while Soko7, Blaq Pages, Anthony B, Teejay, Skillibeng, Winky D, and Kojo Funds are just some of the collaborators.

Some of us have seen Blvk H3ro’s rise to stardom early, it’s time the rest of the world gets familiar. He has a plan, and he won’t stop till it’s accomplished.

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Intence x Kizzy Don "Toxic Relationship" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Intence #KizzyDon #ToxicRelationship #Toxic #Relationship #MusicVideo #CountreeHype #1KizzyDon #Caribbean

Intence & Kizzy Don Share Their “Toxic Relationship”

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Toxic relationships, how many of us have them? It has become so common that it’s the norm for many people. Some love them, others try to get out of them. Dancehall Artists Intence and Kizzy Don team up for an interesting collaboration as they deal with a “Toxic Relationship“.

In a 9 Mile Visualz-directed clip, Intence and Kizzy Don get into a war of words that may trigger a few viewers. They display such tension throughout the video, and it can only lead to worse consequences, or cooling off in the best way possible. Over some Countree Hype production, the Intence/Kizzy Don release could open doors for more collaborations, and maybe them extending “Toxic Relationship” into more content. Be careful of the toxicity out there.

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