Category: Oldies Sunday

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Bunny General – Full Up A Class (1992)

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Music is made every day, a style is created every other day, and classics are made on rare occasions. On today’s “Oldies Sunday” segment, we highlight a Man who was a part of a style that influenced many, and delivered a classic single. We go back to the 90s to check out Bunny General’s “Full Up A Class“.

Produced and released by Fashion Records in 1992 on the “Fever Pitch Riddim“, Bunny General was in show off mode on, “Full Up A Class”. The “bigger boss” stepped out with a flow that was on Usain Bolt levels of speed, and aimed to stand out in a growing Dancehall scene. With his speedy flow, he was lapping his competitors, and joined a small number of Deejays who could deliver in the same manner. The lyrics weren’t far off as Bunny sent shots at those who thought they could step to him, but shouted out the people who understood being above the rest in and out of the Dancehall arena. “Full Up A Class” quickly became a popular tune for Bunny General, and was featured in a number of compilation albums.

For a number of years, Bunny General showcased that he was a Deejay who could stand up to any challenge, and dominate any Riddim that was thrown his way. Since the release of “Full Up A Class”, he went on to release more music, and is still active today through various live performance bookings. “Full Up a Class” is still played around the world, with many requesting for him to take the Microphone and deliver like the General he is.

Thank You Bunny General For This Classic!

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OLDIES SUNDAY: The Mighty Clouds – Syne Dub (1975)

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It’s the final “Oldies Sunday” post of 2024! Firstly, thanks for the support of this segment, and we look forward to producing more come 2025. With New Year’s Day around the corner, we see it fit give you something in recognition of the upcoming day. We go back to nearly 50 years ago with The Mighty Clouds Band’s “Syne Dub“.

Released through the Mid-Night and Black Ark Sound labels in 1975, “Syne Dub” was an Instrumental release for The Mighty Clouds Band. The track was a dub version of the popular “Auld Lang Syne” New Year’s Day song, and the b-side to Reggae Singer Leon Hyatt’s song of the same name. The mix of Percussion, Horns, Keys, and Bass come together well, and will put all the listeners in a dancing vibe throughout. Sometimes all you need is the Riddim to get you going.

To our Readers, Happy New Year when it comes!

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OLDIES SUNDAY (Christmas): Fab 5 – Christmas Breeze A Blow

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Have you been feeling the Christmas spirit? If you haven’t, you have been feeling the change the temperatures though. With Christmas Day in a couple days, we give you another “Oldies Sunday” selection to enjoy till then. We go back in time to check out the legendary Fab 5 Band, and their track, “Christmas Breeze A Blow“.

The self-produced track was featured on the “A Jamaican Christmas Gift” album, and it finds Fab 5 celebrating the start of the Christmas season. They share some of the many features of the season in Jamaica especially the “Christmas Breeze” and the birth of Jesus, and they boast about Jamaica’s absence of snow. It’s a merry time, and money or no money, everyone is having fun during the holidays. “Christmas Breeze A Blow” is one of Fab 5’s top Christmas songs, and has been included in many holiday Playlists. Some will say it’s not Christmas if there isn’t a Fab 5 song playing. We wish you all a Merry Christmas when it comes, may the day be one filled with good times with those you love. It’s a bonununous Christmas!

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OLDIES SUNDAY (Christmas) Yole Derose – Tonton Nwèl Cheri (1989)

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Bonjou, hope all is well with you all, and the holiday spirit is active. We have another Christmas selection for you for “Oldies Sunday“. For today’s selection, we head over to Haiti to check out Yole Derose’s “Tonton Nwèl Cheri (Dear Santa Claus)“.

Produced by Ansy Derose and released through Les Producteurs Artistiques in 1989, Yole Derose shares a special message to jolly ol’ St. Nick in “Tonton Nwèl Cheri”. Awaiting his arrival with much eagerness, the Derose takes the role of a child who wishes for gifts on Christmas as her parents are poor and unable to provide them. She makes a request for a doll, but later adds on more items to her list. She also shares of the misfortunes in her household as her parents are unemployed and unable to afford basic necessities, her brother is sick, but pleads that if Santa cannot give toys, at least send something that’s of major importance to the household. The song sheds light on some of the realities that people are facing during the holidays, as it’s not always cheerful singing and gift giving. “Tonton Nwèl Cheri” became a popular Christmas song in Haiti, and was featured on the album, “Quand Mon Cœur Bat La Mesure“, which was released in 1989. Over the years, it has received a number of cover versions, and remains a well-remembered Christmas song in Haiti, and other parts of the world.

STAY TUNED FOR ANOTHER CHRISTMAS CLASSIC ON “OLDIES SUNDAY”!

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OLDIES SUNDAY (Christmas): Ajamu – Ah Want A Little Something (2001)

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Christmas time is upon us yet again, and we look forward to what’s in store. As usual, we have to put you on to some holiday music, and on “Oldies Sunday“, have some classics. Today’s selection comes from the Island of Grenada. We feature Recording Artist Ajamu’s track, “Ah Want A Little Something“.

Produced by Edson Mitchell a.k.a. Ajamu and released through Charlie’s Records in 2001, Ajamu gave the people another in his line of Christmas music with, “Ah Want A Little Something”. The song finds him making a couple requests for his fans. He has been known to deliver a song for the holidays yearly, and while he does it for the people, he’d love for them to give back to him for the season. He delivers musical gifts, but wishes for a gift or few himself. He kindly asks throughout the song, and hopes it won’t cause any problems after. “Ah Want A Little Something” was featured on his 2001 album, “Christmas Soca Parang“, and is one of his signature Parang hits.

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OLDIES SUNDAY (Christmas): The MerryMen – Drink A Rum (1974)

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It’s December, and that means it’s Christmas time! No matter what has been happening in the year, we all look forward to this holiday season. With the holidays come time off for the schoolers, and for the older crowd it’s party time in every way, or an extra payday. For today’s Oldies Sunday selection, we head over to Barbados, who just celebrated their Independence Day, to check out The Merrymen’s version of, “Drink A Rum“.

Produced by The Merrymen for Merry Disc and released in 1974, “Drink A Rum” is a cover version of Trini Calypso legend Lord Kitchener’s 1959 track of the same name. The Merrymen group, which is consisted of 5 members, all performed the track, blending harmonies and instruments for a song that celebrated the drinking part of the holiday season. Rum in various forms are consumed, and they are sure to bring the joy, warmth into the chilly time, and “kick” into the joyous occasions. While the original “Drink A Rum” was a popular Calypso song, their version did well in Barbados, throughout the Caribbean, and other parts of the world, and became a song that enjoyed radio airplay around the Christmas season. The track was released on their 1988 Christmas album, “Caribbean Christmas Party“. The group have been enjoying a considerable amount of fame, and they performed the song on the road.

Stay tuned for another Christmas classic on “Oldies Sunday”!

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