Month: April 2026

Beenie Man x Turno x Tiggs Da Author x Idris Elba "Rise Again" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Tanzania #UK #Dancehall #HipHop #Reggae #DrumNBass #Grime #Music #13thStreetPromotions #BeenieMan #IdrisElba #TiggsDaAuthor #Turno #NQRecords #RiseAgain #Riddim #Caribbean

Beenie Man Joins @IdrisElba, Tiggs Da Author, & Turno For “Rise Again”

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Dancehall Icon Beenie Man has seen a lot in his nearly 50 year music career. From a child star to now a veteran, he’s still very active, and continues to be an International Ambassador for Dancehall. When it comes to collaborations, his phone is still ringing for those. Recently, he joined a few International stars on the new single, “Rise Again“.

Beenie Man joins Tanzania/UK Artist Tiggs Da Author, International DJ/Producer Turno, and British Actor/DJ/Recording Artist Idris Elba on the single, “Rise Again”. Produced by Turno/NQ Records, the song is about resilience, and shares a message of overcoming opposing forces over some Drum ‘N’ Bass production. The world is dealing with wars of various kinds, and the uptempo release aims to put a fire in the people, and remind them who they are so they can stand tall against all things injustice. It’s a mix of cultures, sounds, and nations, and you should keep this one in heavy rotation. when the morning comes, all the nations will rise up, and be free again.

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Richard Brown Films' "Silent Cry For Help" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Film #Drama #Movie #13thStreetPromotions #RichardBrownFilms #SilentCryForHelp #MentalHealth #Acting #JamaicanMovie #JamaicanFilm #Caribbean

Mental Health Is The Focus In Richard Brown Films’ “Silent Cry For Help”

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The Jamaican Film Industry has been shining for years, with many Filmmakers bringing their ideas to your screen. We urge those in power and those with the financial means to support the local Film Industry so many more can get the right tools and training, and make Jamaica THE hotspot for more Film productions. Today, we share something new from Richard Brown Films, a platform that has crafted a number of Films that have been doing well online, highlighting various themes. Today, we check out, “Silent Cry For Help“.

Starring Kemar Williams, Jessica Francis, Andrew Vassell, and Richard Brown who wrote and directed the Film, “Silent Cry For Help” sheds a light on Mental Health, and how one’s health can go on a decline after experiencing betrayal from the people they trust the most. The story focuses on “Abby“, a young Woman who built a life for herself that included a good job, a family to come home to, and a relationship she believed would stand the test of time. Everything seems to be going well, until one decision made a 180 degree change in her life. Her Mental Health goes through it as things come crashing down, but will it be that way for her forever? We hope justice will prevail, but you’d have to tune in to see what happens in the end. A Film that highlights the challenges one can suddenly have in life, and the experience many are still going through today. Keep the Jamaican Film Industry alive, and call on those who have the means to write the cheques, and make further developments.

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The Lox x Mavado x Marlon Asher x Keznamdi x MajorSeven "Bun Di Ganja (Remix)" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #TheBronx #HipHop #Reggae #Music #13thStreetPromotions #TrinidadandTobago #420 #FourTwenty #TheLox #Mavado #MarlonAsher #Keznamdi #MajorSeven #BunDiGanjaRemix #BunDiGanja #Weed #Marijuana #Ganja #Riddim #Caribbean #Jadakiss #SheekLouch #StylesP

.@TheLox Joins @Keznamdi, Mavado, & Marlon Asher On “Bun Di Ganja (Remix)”

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The 420 vibes aren’t over, there’s still more to come! Last year, Recording Artists Keznamdi, Mavado, and Marlon Asher released the Stoner anthem, “Bun Di Ganja“. While the Major Seven-produced track wasn’t released on 420, lovers of the herb kept it in rotation while enjoying some of the best green. This year, in honour of 420, it gets a remix by Hip Hop legends.

Joining in on the remix to Keznamdi, Mavado, and Marlon Asher’s “Bun Di Ganja”, are New York Hip Hop legends Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, and Styles P a.k.a. The Lox. With extra production by VAS, DHNY, Da Beatminerz, and Dayzel The Machine, the group goes on for a few bars about their love for the herb. From “Gorilla Glue” to “Courvoisier“, it’s all about high grades of herb at the end of the day, and they’re loving it. The Lox has delivered their share of 420-friendly music in their over 30-year career, and many still play member Styles P’s classic solo single “I Get High” while they roll up. The original “Bun Di Ganja” is still making its rounds, and the remix is bound to catch a few ears. Continue taking flight!

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Kumar Fyah "5000 Acres" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Reggae #Music #13thStreetPromotions #KumarFyah #5000Acres #420 #FourTwenty #April20 #Weed #Ganja #Marijuana #MaryJane #Caribbean #Riddim #StayNiceMusic

Kumar Fyah Kicks Off 420 With “5000 Acres”

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Today is 420, also known as the day for Ganja, Marijuana, Herb, or whatever name you have for Mary. While many are enjoying the herb, others are tuning in to the classic Ganja songs, or releasing new ones. Recording Artist Kumar Fyah offers a new tune for you all to hear, and it’s called, “5000 Acres“.

Produced by Stay Nice Music, Kumar Fyah shares empowerment through music with the new single, “5000 Acres”. He recalls an incident when he was detained by Law Enforcement for a small possession of Marijuana, and the experience of it all. To Kumar, the situation was minor as he owns a large portion of the good green as it assists him outside of the usual consumption, and was willing to share some of his harvest if needs be. The experience sheds a light on what’s going on in Jamaica, as many are still incriminated for the possession of Marijuana, and not enough is done in using the plant as a means of economic growth, and community building. While many are elevating to different levels on 420, discussions are still being had about Marijuana being more beneficial for local Farmers, and building a proper Industry for it in the Island. Free up the herbs!

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Ernie Smith "One Dream" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Reggae #Music #13thStreetPromotions #ErnieSmith #OneDream #FRM #FederalRecords #RichardKhouri #1971 #Oldies #OldiesSunday #OldSchool #KenLazarus #MerritoneProduction #Caribbean

OLDIES SUNDAY: Ernie Smith – One Dream (1971)

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On April 16, the world lost another legend. That day, the Iconic Ernie Smith transitioned to a bigger stage. One of Jamaica’s most powerful and recognizable voices, he blessed the world with great music, and people of all ages loved him. Today, we salute the legend on “Oldies Sunday“. We go back in time to check out, “One Dream“.

Produced by Richard Khouri with arrangement by Ken Lazarus for Merritone Production and released through FRM in 1971, Ernie Smith shares his definition of the ideal couple in, “One Dream”. The song finds him wishing for that one Woman whose good qualities come from combining qualities from every Woman in the world, while wishing to possess all the good qualities of every Man in the world so that their union is a perfect one. Talk about having THE dream partner. The upbeat Reggae production paired with Smith’s signature deep baritone vocals and solid songwriting instantly made “One Dream” a hit. The song went to #1 in Jamaica, and found a fanbase soon outside of the Caribbean. The song would be later featured on Smith’s “Greatest Hits” album in 1972, and would be covered by Tommy McCook, and Count Prince Miller.

Since the release of “One Dream”, Ernie Smith continued to have a very successful career which started in the 1960s, releasing even more music over the years. His voice was instantly recognizable, and was a part of many campaigns in Jamaica for Tourism, Health, a number of businesses, and even Theatre. He even voiced his displeasure of the Jamaican Government through song, which caused controversy. Smith passed away on April 16 during a Hospital admission, but his legacy lives on. “One Dream” remains one of his biggest hits.

THANK YOU ERNIE SMITH FOR THIS CLASSIC! SLEEP WELL.

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Popcaan "Life Still A Gwaan" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Popcaan #LifeStillAGwaan #ShaneCreative #StThomas #StThomasNative #MusicVideo #Video #Youtube #Caribbean

Despite The Challenges, @PopcaanMusic Says “Life Still A Gwaan”

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“Life is just for living” was said by the late Ernie Smith, and it still holds true today. No matter what’s going on every day, life continues to happen, and we live however we can. Dancehall Artist Popcaan understands this, and despite challenges during the triumphs, “Life Still A Gwaan“.

With a video directed by Shane Creative, Popcaan connects with the people, and shares the reality in, “Life Still A Gwaan”. Shot in St. Thomas, Popcaan shares what’s important to him, ensures he makes every day count, and will always make it a priority to prove the doubters wrong. The Damage Musiq-produced track also found him sending a shout out to the newly-freed Chronic Law, and encourages listeners to fight for what is right. Popcaan recently released “Lavish And Madish“, and has more singles to hit the streets, so fans can stay tuned. Born to prove them wrong.

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