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"How To Make A Killing" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Hollywood #FIlm #Reggae #DubMusic #Music #13thStreetPromotions #HowToMakeAKilling #Movie #GlenPowell #Redfellow #A24 #AugustusPablo #KingTubby #KingTubbyMeetsRockersUptown #Dub #1976 #Caribbean #MargaretQualley #JohnPattonFord

Augustus Pablo’s “King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown” Featured In “How To Make A Killing” Film

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How has it been movie lovers? What’s the new screening that you’re obsessed with? Recently, Movie Studio A24 released their latest Film, “How To Make A Killing“. Directed by John Patton Ford, the Film stars Glen Powell as a Man who was disowned by his wealthy family at birth, and plots ways to get what is deserved to him, even if it means taking out some family members in the process. The Film features a mix of new and old music of various genres, but a familiar sound from Jamaica could be heard in a scene.

During a scene in the Film, “How To Make A Killing”, the familiar sound of a Melodica played by Musician/Producer Augustus Pablo could be heard along with some Reggae/Dub production. What was heard was Augustus Pablo’s “King Tubby Meets Uptown Rockers” from 1974. The Dub version of Jacob Miller’s “Baby I Love You So” which was produced by Pablo, was a collaboration between Pablo and King Tubby who was the Mixing Engineer. The track was released a number of times including through the Mango Label, as a B-Side to Jacob Miller’s single, and later through Island Records. It was also featured on the 1976 album of the same name. The track was previously featured in Grand Theft Auto 4, and is Rolling Stone Magazine’s “Top 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time“.

“How To Make A Killing” is out now.

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Talisa Taylor for "The Release" and Taylor Made Events & PR on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #publicrelations #TalisaTaylor #13thStreetPromotions #Caribbean

“The Release” To End After 8 Years, School Tour Leaves Behind Powerful Legacy

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– From Taylor Made Events & PR Management –

As The Release approaches the close of its journey, the impact of its flagship initiative, The Release School Tour, is continuing to resonate strongly across Jamaica’s educational institutions.

Over the past several weeks, schools that hosted the tour have reported overwhelming feedback from students and teachers alike, highlighting the programme’s influence on youth entrepreneurship, career development, and personal growth. The initiative was powered by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Jamaica’s Business Ministry, supported by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, and endorsed by the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, reinforcing the tour’s strong national backing and its role in advancing youth empowerment and enterprise development.

Founder and CEO of The Release Production, Talisa Taylor, expressed deep appreciation for the support received throughout the tour’s journey. “This tour has been one of the most meaningful initiatives of my career,” Taylor said. “I am especially thankful to all the stakeholders who believed in the vision and helped make it possible. From the ministries, to the schools, to the speakers and partners who participated, every contribution helped to create an experience that truly impacted the lives of our students.”

Taylor noted that while the success of the tour has been rewarding, the journey has not been without its challenges. “It has been hard, extremely hard,” she shared. “Between the logistical challenges and even the postponement we faced due to Hurricane Melissa, there were moments when the pressure was immense. But when you see the students responding, when teachers call afterwards to say how much their students learned, you realize that every challenge was worth it.”

The Release School Tour marks six years of the initiative and forms part of the broader legacy of The Release, a media platform that has operated for eight years. For Taylor, closing the brand with an initiative that prioritizes national development was intentional.“As The Release comes to a close, it felt important to end with something that gives back,” she explained. “This platform has never been about being selfish. It has always been about impact, about creating opportunities for others and opening doors where possible. Ending with the school tour felt like ending with purpose.”

Highlights from The Release School Tour airs on TVJ every Saturday at 9:30pm with a repeat Thursdays at 11pm and on RETV on Wednesdays at 8pm.

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Music From Buju Banton, @RauwAlejandro, Bad Bunny & More Featured In @MLBTheShow 26 Game

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What’s life without music? Nothing! What’s life without Baseball? Nada! Earlier today, the good folks at Sony Interactive Entertainment released the long-awaited “MLB The Show 26“. The video game series has been a favourite for many gamers, and its new issue brings more for them to love. The soundtrack to “MLB The Show 26” boasts a large number of selections from Artists in Salsa, Reggaeton, Latin Trap, Country, Hip Hop, and even Dancehall. A few familiar names made appearances.

On the soundtrack to the new “MLB The Show 26” game, Buju Banton, Bad Bunny, and Rauw Alejandro were some of the names included. “Champion“, the 1995 classic from Buju Banton, Rauw Alejandro’s 2024 “Tú Con Él” single, and Bad Bunny’s 2020 hit “Booker T” could be heard  during gameplay. “Champion” was produced by Donovan Germain and was later remixed for the US market by Rob “Fonksta” Bacon. The track was an instant classic for Buju, and was featured on his Gold-selling 1995 album, “Til Shiloh“. “Tú Con Él” was co-produced with Dimelo Ninow, Frank Torres, Kenobi Sensei, and was a popular release from Rauw Alejandro’s MultiPlatinum-selling 2024 album, “Cosa Nuestra“. “Booker T” was produced by Mag, and was featured on Bad Bunny’s MultiPlatinum-selling 2019 album, “El Último Tour Del Mundo“. Other notable features on the “MLB The Show 26” soundtrack include Tommy Olivencia’s “Plante Bandera“, Eladio Carrión’s “Ohtani“, Bad Bunny’s “Pero Ya No“, and Gamalier’s “El Dueño de la Aldea“.

“MLB The Show 26” is out now on all gaming platforms.

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"The Wrecking Crew" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Hawaii #Film #Movie #13thStreetPromotions #TheWreckingCrew #JasonMamoa #DaveBautista #KaikenaScanlan #Brains #Reggae #HawaiianReggae

Reggae Music From Hawaii Featured In New “The Wrecking Crew” Film

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Reggae Music is universal, and continues to be so after adding more GRAMMY awards and other accolades to its mantle. Over the weekend, the new Film, “The Wrecking Crew” premiered on Amazon Prime Video. The Film stars Jason Mamoa and Dave Bautista, who are half brothers investigating the death of their Father in Hawaii. The Film features Actors who are from the Island of Hawaii and of Hawaiian descent, and shares parts of Hawaiian culture. Reggae got a feature in the Film, and we speak on it below.

During a scene in the new Film, “The Wrecking Crew”, “Brains” by Hawaiian/Samoan Recording Artist/Educator/Farmer Ka’ikena Scanlan was featured. The Pacific/Hawaiian Reggae single was released in 2019, produced by Pano, features Hawaiian Band These Guys, and was released through Spoon Meat Entertainment. The track speaks on the corruption that happens in the world, the manipulation of the people by evil doers and warmongers, and is a call for people to wake up, preserve the culture, and fight against systems that don’t mean the world well. Reggae music has mostly been about revolutions and consciousness, and Ka’ikena’s track is no different. “The Wrecking Crew” is out now on Amazon Prime Video.

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We Survived Hurricane Melissa!

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As the title says, we survived Hurricane Melissa! October 2025 will be a month to remember as we’ve been on Hurricane Watch for a good part of the month, till Hurricane Melissa’s Category 5 ascension on the Island, and the aftermath that we’re currently dealing with. While this is not your typical post from us, we give thanks on behalf of many who have lived to tell the tale in not only Jamaica, but The Bahamas, Cuba, Hispaniola (Haiti/Dominican Republic), Turks & Caicos, and Bermuda, and we mourn those who passed away due to the event. The week before and after October 28, 2025 hasn’t been smooth sailing.

We are thankful for those who have been making efforts in the recovery process. Jamaicans locally and abroad have been rallying for help in cash and kind to support those who have suffered losses, and rebuild. We ask that you lend your support to the likes of SupportJamaica.gov.jm, and initiatives by the likes of X Users @BrayForJade, Jodi of WheresTheFoodJo’s “Cups Up“, Emma, @JsCallMeTee, Better Help, and many more. As power and certain resources are still major things in various parts of Jamaica, we’re also trying to help out a few families/individuals in our communities with necessities including Power Banks, Power Stations, Water, and even Supermarket Vouchers so they can secure a few items. If you wish, you can make a contribution to our Paypal here. Wherever and whoever you support during this time, THANK YOU in advance, a little goes a long way.

Before we head out, we thank those who have been hitting up the Website and checking out the content. Feel free to click on the Ads, and if you need promotion or any service provided by us, do make a contact, and we’ll get back to you. We’re not officially back online, but we’ll make it happen until we’re 100% again.

*The Cover Photo Is The Aftermath Of Hurricane Melissa In The Community Of Content In Manchester, Jamaica.

R.I.P. Barry G!

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Malabre Takes His Talents From The Studio, To The Kitchen In Canada

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When you’re a part of the Music business, one would say it’s an opportunity for something great, but when you gain success from it, it’s a blessing. Everyday there is a new Artist somewhere trying to hone their skills, or trying to get signed or given a “buss“. For St. Elizabeth-born/Canada-based Recording Artist Malabre, he got the opportunity to be in the music industry, and benefited as a Recording Artist, and as a Label owner/Producer for his South Syndicate Muzik. Having worked with a number of upcoming and established acts over the years, he branched off into the world of TikTok where he would share his views on happenings in the Entertainment industry along with sharing his music, and quickly he became one of the voices of reason on the Jamaican side of the platform. Recently, he further extended his talents to the Kitchen with the launch of the Caribbean Food establishment, “Simply Jamaican“.

Opened on September 12 in the Etobicoke area in Ontario, Canada, Malabre established “Simply Jamaican” as the place where the food does the talking as opposed to him speaking through his music and Social Media platforms. The family-run Restaurant was inspired by his upbringing in Jamaica, as his family was devoted to creating well-loved meals for the household, and with family members even setting up businesses throughout the Island over the years to varied success. Malabre’s experiences in Canada’s local and imported cuisine further spurned his interest in launching his own Restaurant, and being more hands on in ensuring that the food he grew up on, was made available for the locals in Etobicoke, and surrounding areas with high quality and top tier authenticity. Since opening, “Simply Jamaican” has been gaining a tremendous amount of support, with fellow Social Media Personalities showing up for dining, and supporters of Malabre keeping him and his work unit busy through orders via the DoorDash and Uber Eats platforms. While the Studio may be calling him, it will have to be on a temporary hold as he takes care of communities with home-style meals, and Caribbean vibes. If you’re nearby, support “Simply Jamaican” today at 20 Lockport Ave. Etobicoke M8Z 2R7, or call +1 437-928-6643. You can also follow “Simply Jamaican” on Instagram and TikTok at @SimplyJamaicanToronto.

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