Month: October 2025

Yaksta x The Gideon "Life" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Reggae #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Yaksta #TheGideon #Life #Caribbean

Yaksta & The Gideon Give Thanks For “Life” With New Single

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Life is the greatest thing, and many share their appreciation for it in a manner of ways. Sometimes we take it for granted, but the experiences we encounter daily give us a needed reminder. Recording Artist Yaksta is a lover of life, and believe we should all do our part in making it amazing in our own way. As a part of his birthday celebrations over the weekend, he released, “Life“.

Produced by Rollinz Records/Bush Music and featuring The Gideon, Yaksta shows his appreciation in, “Life”. The Artists share melodies over solid Reggae production, with lyrics that aim to have the listener pondering more on their respective lives, outweigh the good and the bad, and make every day better than the last. Life is divine, and they do what’s necessary to make theirs the best for themselves, for their families, and for those who appreciate their presence. As Yaksta prepares his upcoming album for release, he’s keeping his listeners occupied with a string of singles. Más vida.

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Maxi Priest x Sean Paul "Feel So Alive" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #UK #Reggae #PopMusic #Music #13thStreetPromotions #MaxiPriest #SeanPaul #FeelSoAlive #RichardAlwyinThomas #LevelVibes #Caribbean #LionFace #LionKingMuzik

Maxi Priest Links Up With @DuttyPaul For “Feel So Alive”

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Even during bad weather, love is the force that keeps us together. For a few decades, the legendary Recording Artist Maxi Priest has delivered love songs that kept hearts bubbling, and showcased vocals that commanded stages. Still showing that he has that musical muscle, he recently released, “Feel So Alive“.

Produced by Lion Face for Lion King Muzik, released through his relaunched Record Label Level Vibes, and featuring Dancehall legend Sean Paul, Maxi Priest promotes love, life, and the true connections in, “Feel So Alive”. With a blend of R&B, Reggae, and Dancehall, the Artists continue to share the importance of their music, even after a number of years has passed. The world may be going a little crazy right now, but Maxi Priest comes through with something that delivers a necessary charge, and shift the focus. Keep this one on your regular rotations.

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Ray I "Weatherman Skank" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Music 13thStreetPromotions #RayI #1977 #WeathermanSkank #HurricaneMelissa #CarltonPatterson #BlackandWhite #Oldies #OldiesSunday #OldSchool #Caribbean #WeathermanSkankRiddim

OLDIES SUNDAY: Ray I – Weatherman Skank (1977)

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If you haven’t heard the news, Hurricane Melissa is upon us. For those in Jamaica, Haiti/Dominican Republic, Cuba, and surrounding areas/Islands, we urge you to please be safe. While we try to secure our belongings and sanity, we play music. How about something from “Oldies Sunday“? Today, we go back to the 70s to check out Ray I’s “Weatherman Skank“.

Produced by Carlton Patterson on the “Weatherman Skank Riddim“, and released through the Black & White Label in 1977, Ray I brings us the forecast for today, and everyday in, “Weatherman Skank”. Over some energetic production, Ray I gets busy with the deejaying throughout, giving Weather updates, and handling the Riddim with ease. The “Weatherman Skank Riddim” was a popular Riddim back in the day, and Ray I’s single was not only popular, but was just one of many releases that took control of the scene with the Artists grasping your attention with their crowd-gathering lyrics and flow. The popularity of the single also earned him the nickname, “Weather Man“.

Since the release of “Weatherman Skank”, Ray I would release a number of singles and a couple albums over the years. He was active some time in the early 2020s, but not much has been heard about him since. “Weatherman Skank” is still played in parts of the world. Stay safe, stay dry.

Thank You Ray I For This Hit!

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"Cover Kings Vol. 3 - Frankie Paul" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Reggae #SoulMusic #RandB #PopMusic #Music #13thStreetPromotions #FrankiePaul #PaulBlake #JamaicanStevieWonder #CoverKingsVol3 #CoverKings #Playlist #SpotifyPlaylist #Spotify #Caribbean #Riddim #Singer #CoverSongs #CoverSong

We Remember The Late Frankie Paul In Our “Cover Kings Vol. 3” Playlist

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On October 19, music lovers celebrated the 60th birthday of the late Jamaican Vocalist, Frankie Paul. Having made his transition in 2017, Paul was one of the go-to Singers in Dancehall and Reggae. Dubbed the “Jamaican Stevie Wonder” due to visual impairment, but a brilliant talent as a Singer, he became a star since his younger days, piling on hits, singles, and albums in his solid career. Today, we remember his exceptional talent, but also his knack for knocking out a Cover Song. Tune in to our new Playlist, “Cover Kings Vol. 3 – Frankie Paul“.

With the new “Cover Kings” Playlist, we highlight some of the many cover songs Frankie Paul released over the years. From covering Guy, Lionel Richie, Loose Ends, Bobby Brown, to covering fellow Jamaican Artists Dennis Brown and John Holt, Paul was a 1 of 1 talent. Listeners can reminisce on the first time they heard these songs, and for a moment forget about the stress of the world. We miss Frankie Paul on the scene, but he left behind a legacy that’s unmatched. Thank you Frankie Paul, and continue to sleep well.

Vol. 1 featuring Sanchez here. Vol. 2 featuring Ghost here. For more Playlists, click here.

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Mortimer "Flowers & Flames" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Reggae #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Mortimer #FlowersandFlames #FeelItRiddim #Protoje #InDiggNation #WintaJames #Riddim #Caribbean

Mortimer Delivers New Single, “Flowers & Flames”

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Outside’s looking bleak, and a storm is on the way! We urge our readers who are in the region to stay safe during these times. In the meantime, how about some new music? Mortimer steps out with the new single, “Flowers & Flames“.

Produced by Protoje and Winta James for In.Digg.Nation on the “Feel It Riddim”, Mortimer delivers something for the lovers in, “Flowers & Flames”. We all need love, many of us have been hurt, but we have hope that our moment will come where we’re loved and treated right. One can be as delicate as a Flower when love is involved, but when passion draws near, expect intense moments. Mortimer is the latest voice on the “Feel It Riddim”, and he has a lot more in store for the fans in audio and physical form. Someone pass this tune to Tropical Storm Melissa so she can calm down please.

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Tatik "Blessings" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #13thStreetPromotions #Tatik #Blessings #SpongeMusic #ForgivenessRiddim #MusicVideo #Video #Youtube #ReelKeem #Caribbean

Tatik Shows Gratitude For The “Blessings”

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No matter your background, no matter your beliefs, for every day that arises, give thanks. Dancehall Artist Tatik is a firm believer in giving thanks to The Most High, and in the video for the single “Blessings“, he emphasizes on the message.

 Directed by ReelKeem, Tatik shouts his praises to the Creator in, “Blessings”. He takes it to the hills where he can appreciate all that is laid out his sight, reflects on some of his missteps, and shows gratitude for overcoming them all. Produced by Sponge Music/Blaze Dem Records on the “Forgiveness Riddim“, Tatik walks with faith, and encourages listeners to stand firm in theirs. Tatik is one of the underrated voices out there, and we expect “Blessings” to resonate with many in the coming days. God and time.

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