Month: April 2024

Phyllis Dillon "Don't Stay Away" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Reggae #Ska #Rocksteady #Music #13thStreetPromotions #PhyllisDillon #DontStayAway #1967 #DukeReid #TreasureIsleRecords #TommyMcCookandTheSupersonics #OldSchool #Oldies #OldiesSunday #Caribbean

OLDIES SUNDAY: Phyllis Dillon – Don’t Stay Away (1967)

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“Oldies Sunday” was made for those who grew up around the Radio, who grew up with Vinyl Records, Cassettes, CDs, MP3 Players, 8 Track, and Music Streaming platforms. In other words, for those who appreciate the music before our time, and those who lived in the time of these tunes. Today’s selection comes from one of Jamaica’s greatest Songbirds. Her name is Phyllis Dillon, and we’re checking out, “Don’t Stay Away“.

Produced by Duke Reid with backing by Tommy McCook and The Supersonics and released through his Treasure Isle Records in 1967, it’s all about a love that has strong hold on someone in Phyllis Dillon’s “Don’t Stay Away”. Dillon shares that if the Man she’s interested knew the extent of her love, he wouldn’t have considered other Women. While there may be other Women who she claims are more beautiful than her and would try to treat him nice, she believes she would do a better job, and he wouldn’t need another. “Don’t Stay Away” was a hit for Phyllis Dillon, was considered “the finest female performance in Jamaican Music“, and was her first Record with Duke Reid. “Don’t Stay Away” was also sampled by Kes The Band for the track, “Tuesday On The Rocks” in 2012 Dillon went on to voice even more music with Duke Reid, acquiring more success along the way.

Since the release of “Don’t Stay Away”, Phyllis Dillon migrated to the United States, and released more music including her debut album, “One Life To Live” while having a career in the Banking sector. She ended her career as a Recording Artist in 1971, but thanks to an invitation to perform in Jamaica in the early 1990s, she developed a renewed interest in recording and performing. By the mid-1990s, a resurgence of Ska music in the United States lead her back into the Studio, and she remained active touring, performing, and recording until her passing on April 15, 2004 after a battle with Cancer. “Don’t Stay Away” remains one of Dillon’s biggest singles, and is still celebrated around the world.

Thank You Phyllis Dillon For This Classic!

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Kris Karz "Gush" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Florida #PopMusic #Music #13thStreetPromotions #KrisKarz #Gush #KnglyStudios #Caribbean #Miami

.@Kris_Karz Returns With New Single, “Gush”

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Recording Artist/Musician/Producer Kris-Karz is back with new music. Fresh from a short hiatus, Karz looks to stay consistent with new content, reconnect with old listeners, and solidify new relationships. His return brings out a new focus, and he makes things interesting with the release of, “Gush“.

The self-produced “Gush” single was released through Kngly Studios, and Kris-Karz aims to have the attention of the ladies for this one. He sets the tone with the opener, “Get sexy to this…“, and from there, it’s all about breaking the tensions, things getting hot and heavy, moans, and dirty talk. When it’s all over, there will be pillow talk, blown minds, and whatever stress that was there before, will cease to exist. Kris-Karz has been catering to the ladies with his selection of tunes over time, and we can expect “Gush” to make waves (pun intended maybe?) in the coming weeks and months. We encourage you to reach out to your favourite DJ or Radio platform to keep this one in rotation. Ladies are encouraged to make videos dancing to, lip-syncing to, and being sexy to the new single. Be on the look out for content in support of “Gush”, and more offerings from the US-based Recording Artist/Musician/Producer. If you haven’t been familiar with Kris-Karz, click here.

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YG Marley "Praise Jah In The Moonlight" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #NJ #NewJersey #Reggae #PopMusic #13thStreetPromotions #YGMarley #LaurynHill #PraiseJahInTheMoonlight #ColeBennett #LyricalLemonade #MusicVideo #BobMarley #Caribbean

YG Marley Shares Visual For Viral Hit, “Praise Jah In The Moonlight”

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2024 is the year of the Marley. Bob Marley’s biopic “One Love” hit Theatres and did numbers, Julian Marley won a GRAMMY, The Marley Brothers announced a tour, Sharon Marley returned to music, and the Grandchildren of Bob Marley including King Cruff and YG Marley released music, and gained global recognition. YG Marley has been doing well for himself, his “Praise Jah In The Moonlight“, despite mixed criticism, has earned him over a billion streams, and has taken him as far the recently-held Coachella to perform it beside his Mother, Miss Lauryn Hill. The song has done a lot, and continues to make waves on Social Media, and YG adds more life to it with the release of the official Music Video.

Directed by Cole Bennett of Lyrical Lemonade, YG Marley brought the energy of the song to Jamaica with the official visual for “Praise Jah In The Moonlight”. YG takes to the streets, where he proceeds to bring light and love to various communities and individuals by offering flowers, and channels his positive energy to others. The visual also finds him surrounded by Singers in a garden (shout out Yanah who has a cameo appearance), as he performs his hit that aims to climb higher in the music scene. The video features appearances by his Marley family, Kabaka Pyramid, Jesse Royal, and Miss Lauryn Hill. Speaking on Miss Hill, we look forward to the remix of “Praise Jah” with her lyrics. Is “Praise Jah” your favourite song?

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Demarco "White Sugar Look Like Salt" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Demarco #WhiteSugarLookLikeSalt #CashflowRecords #TrueGiftEnt #XtremeOnTheBeat #Trust #Betrayal #Caribbean

.@DemarcoDaDon Stays Cautious On “White Sugar Look Like Salt”

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They say seeing is believing, but in some cases your eyes can betray you. When it comes to people, you don’t always see and know their true intentions under the smiles and charisma. Dancehall Artist Demarco has had his share of people being deceptive towards him, and he speaks on it in “White Sugar Look Like Salt“.

Produced by Xtreme On The Beat/CashFlow Records/True Gift Ent., Demarco stays cautious on “White Sugar Look Like Salt”. There are people in the world with an inviting exterior who deep down have cruel intentions, and won’t hesitate to do you harm. In Demarco’s words, “Me nuh trust dem a bl***cl***!“. He is aware of the people who spoke ill of him when he worked to make his life better, and he has experienced the times when the people he helped wanted to end his life. Be careful of the paths you trod, and the friends you keep. Stay safe out there.

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Jahmiel "No Regrets" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Jahmiel #NoRegrets #NewEmpireRecords #Tinman #SwagTV #Caribbean #Patriotz

Jahmiel Has “No Regrets”

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Life is filled with challenges, but it’s also filled with lessons. There’s also something to learn in every situation moving forward. Recording Artist Jahmiel has experienced plenty in his life, and he has become wiser moving forward. He shares some lessons in the video for the track, “No Regrets“.

Taking it to the River with some of his closest loved ones in a Tinman/Swag TV Filmz-directed video, Jahmiel imparts some of his wisdom in “No Regrets”. Over production by New Empire Records, Jahmiel states that things happen in your life for a reason and people can let you down, but he has no regrets as his experiences helped to shape his life and way of thinking. He just needs guidance by the Most High, and he’ll handle the rest. Jahmiel has been staying consistent with the content, and fans can expect more from him later this year including live performances. Struggles happen, but it can make you stronger.

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Graytness x Grayt Art "The Future Of Jamaica" Art on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Art #13thStreetPromotions #GraytArt #Graytness #TheFutureOfJamaica #AugmentedReality #AR #ARArt #Jamaican #JevaughnGray #Caribbean

Jamaican Illustrator @Graytness Shares Augmented Reality “The Future Of Jamaica” Piece

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To say Jamaica is a talented Country is an understatement. The Island boasts some of the most creative minds, with skillsets that have rivaled many the world over, and influenced generations. From Music, to Fashion, to Food, to Art, it’s never normal when it comes to Jamaicans. When it comes to Art, Jamaica has produced some very special individuals. From Cecil Baugh, to Edna Manley, to Albert Huie, to Richard Natoo, to Margaret Chin, to Taj Francis, to Bonito Thompson, the world has been treated to excellent work from individuals like them over the years.

Jevaughn Gray is another name that has been creating waves with his work. Working under the moniker “Graytness” and through his “Grayt Art” brand, he has made eye-catching pieces, and turned many into physical products for many to wear, to show off in various ways, and to admire. He has done work that has been recognized by Dream Entertainment, Red Stripe, the Afro Soca event series, the Rum Punch Brunch in Atlanta, Clarks, and Recording Artists Zamunda, Irie Souljah, Rytikal, Heavyweight Rockaz, and US Rapper Future. Recently, he announced that he will be releasing a new piece titled, “The Future Of Jamaica“, that taps into the usage of modern technology.

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