Month: February 2024

Lord Composer "Hill And Gully/Mandeville Road" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Mento #Calypso #Music #13thStreetPromotions #LordComposer #HillAndGullyRide #MandevilleRoad #OldiesSunday #Oldies #OldSchool #1954 #MRS #MottasRecordingStudio #Caribbean

OLDIES SUNDAY: Lord Composer – Hill And Gully Ride (1954)

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It’s another Oldies Sunday, no matter where you are in the world. When you talk about hits, Jamaica has a ton of them spanning decades. This time around, we go back to the 1950’s to check out Lord Composer’s “Hill And Gully Ride/Mandeville Road“.

Released through Motta’s Recording Studio (Fun Fact: This was Jamaica’s 1st privately owned Recording Studio, and was owned by Stanley Motta) in 1954, “Hill And Gully Ride/Mandeville Road” was a medley Mento single recorded by Lord Composer and his Silver Seas Hotel Orchestra. “Hill And Gully Ride” was a dancing tune that had a few instructions while “Mandeville Road” was about people going to Manchester to break stones, a profession that many did in those days before the advancements in Technology. Both songs were done over percussion, strings, and a Fife solo, with Composer being lead Vocalist with backing vocals. “Hill And Gully Ride/Mandeville Road” were Folks Songs, belonging in a department called “Digging Songs“. They were included with another medley single on a Record, and sounded nothing like what was out in those times. The medley was covered by a number of Folk Singers, and two versions of it would later become the theme music for the popular “Hill An’ Gully Ride” TV series in Jamaica. The lyrics and cadence of “Hill And Gully Ride” were sampled by a number of Artists including YellowMan and Busy Signal, while “Mandeville Road” was sampled by Dancehall group T.O.K.

Lord Composer never released many songs when he was active, and only had an LP’s worth of singles since the release of “Hill And Gully Ride/Mandeville Road”. Composer passed away in 1990, and his music is celebrated to this day in parts of the world.

Thank You Lord Composer For Your ClassicS!

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Rohan Marley on Drink Champs on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Miami #Reggae #Music #13thStreetPromotions #RohanMarley #BobMarley #DrinkChamps #Noreaga #DJEFN #NORE #Interview #BobMarleyOneLove #OneLoveMovie #Caribbean

.@RoMarley Shares Bob Marley’s Impact & More In New @DrinkChamps Interview

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Bob Marley and his music will always have an impact that spans generations. Thanks to the fans, there will be stories, and thanks to his family, his legacy will be carried on. Reggae Month earned a boost thanks to the release of the highly-anticipated “Bob Marley: One Love” Film, and there are people who are not only getting familiar with the legend, but are getting familiar with his family. Rohan Marley is one of his father’s ambassadors, and recently he had a conversation on the popular “Drink Champs” Podcast.

Hosted by Rapper Noreaga and DJ EFN, Rohan Marley joined the “Drink Champs” table to have a few conversations. Over a few drinks and their favourite herbs, Rohan shared the impact and legacy of his father Bob Marley, growing up with his dad, the Rastafarian faith, his endeavours as a Businessman, family life, and much more. The Marley children and grandchildren have represented in various ways, and have enjoyed success individually. The “Bob Marley: One Love” movie has opened up many conversations, and the Marley family has been busy accommodating them all. Get familiar with Rohan Marley.

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Christopher Martin x Valiant "Fight For Better" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #ChristopherMartin #Valiant #ValiantMusiq #FightForBetter #Election2024 #LocalGovernmentElection #ElectoralOfficeOfJamaica #EOJ #MusicVideo #Caribbean #GMRRecords #KRE8 #JLP #PNP #JamaicaLabourParty #PeoplesNationalParty

Ahead Of Local Gov. Elections, Christopher Martin & Valiant Share “Fight For Better”

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On Monday, February 26, Jamaica will head to the polls as a part of the Local Government Elections. Things do get tense during election time, and there have been parades of political colours Islandwide thanks to various rallies. While music has always been a part of these festivities, Dancehall Artists Christopher Martin and Valiant step out with a message on, “Fight For Better“.

Released through GMR Records, Christopher Martin and Valiant seek unity in “Fight For Better”. While there have been many fights over party colours with some becoming violent over the years, Martin and Valiant are spreading a message of doing away with the politics and politrix, and unite the people for a better Jamaica. They call out corrupt Ministers and those who practice evil deeds, and in the KRE8-directed Music Video, they highlight and encourage unity in all areas, encouraging the nation to follow these examples. May these elections be safe, free, and fair. No man is an Island.

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King Cruff x Runkus "Fallback" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Canada #Dancehall #DancehallPop #MusicVideo #13thStreetPromotions #KingCruff #Runkus #KitWeyman #Fallback #BobMarleyBeach #Caribbean

.@KingCruff Takes His Music To New Levels With @RunkusInno-Featured, “FallBack”

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2023 was the warmup for King Cruff, and 2024 will be the championship round! After scoring big with the StoneBwoy and Jag.Huligan-featured “SHEDOENEED“, Cruff has become quite the commodity in the months that followed. From Interviews to live performances, things have climbed a few levels in the months that followed. The Tuff Gong Collective/UMusic signee is charged up, so prepare to be thrilled with the release of, “Fallback“.

Teaming up with Recording Artist Runkus, King Cruff gives us “Heartbreak Dancehall” on “Fallback”. They deal with Women who love them like the seasons, and they deal with her accordingly. Over smooth production by Banx & Ranx, Runkus handles hook duties in his signature way while Cruff shares the saga. Great combination aside, the track is accompanied by music video directed by Kit Weyman, and it gives us the feeling of a Horror movie (Think Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, but shot in Jamaica). The video not only features the Artists, but the beautiful leading ladies Roginea Dixon, Annaje, and Smiles Buchanan, and parts of Jamaica including the famous Bob Marley Beach (Which has been included in a series of topics and petitions where it needs to be protected, and allowed free public access). “Fallback” is expected to become one of the big hits for the year, and we expect it to become one that is widely loved on Social Media. If you still aren’t familiar with King Cruff, look here to get started.

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.@PrinnyMusic Has “No Care” In New Single

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UK/Ireland-based Recording Artist Prinny is on a mission to conquer the globe with her music. With a number of recordings to her name, she is steadily bringing her name to more screens, and keep her music connecting with more ears and speakers. Today, you will get familiar with her, and her new single, “No Care“.

Released through Koke Management, Prinny is set on having a peace of mind in “No Care”. Over some solid Afrosounds production, she is guarding her heart as it has received its share of hurt, and she has been let down by the people whom she has given her love to. She wants to enjoy life without conflict, and be happy. Expect “No Care” to make its rounds in the coming weeks, and with its bouncy sound, that shouldn’t take long. Get to know Prinny today!

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Silk Boss Addresses The “Media” In New Video

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Dancehall Artist Silk Boss has been the topic of discussion from various outlets over the years. When the songs don’t connect with some, they jeer him. When it comes to his personal life or public battles, he’s the punchline of all jokes, and the topic of many negative Social Media posts and comments. He has had enough, and he uses the music to address the detractors in, “Media“.

Directed by KD Visuals, Silk Boss speaks his mind to the public in “Media”. Done in the style of the “Let’s Be Honest Podcast” (called “Just Being Honest”) couch Interview, Silk shares with the host his frustrations of being a target for public scrutiny, but is determined to keep living his life despite what people have to say. As an Artist, Silk Boss has some solid tracks, outside of the music, he has been involved in a few things, and has been accused of even more things. We hope he tries to get things in good order, and focus on the important things so he doesn’t get called out by the public.

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