Category: Oldies Sunday

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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.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Double Ugly – Seven Hero Dance (1992)

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The Month of October in Jamaica recognizes the heritage of the Island, and the heroes who fought for freedom. On Monday October 20, the Island celebrates “Heroes’ Day“, and awards various members of society with National Honours at King’s House. Today on “Oldies Sunday“, we want to give some people a reminder of our National Heroes. Today, we highlight Recording Artist Double Ugly, and the track, “Seven Hero Dance“.

Produced by Courtney Cole, and released through Roof International in 1992, Double Ugly reminded the people of our National Heroes in, “Seven Hero Dance”. Double observed back then that people were only namedropping a couple of National Heroes, and made it his duty to refresh their memory. With the uptempo production, we got an energetic track that got the people dancing while being educated. “Seven Hero Dance” gained some popularity soon after release, and was featured on the Compilation project, “Rooftop Skanking“, which was distributed through RUNNetherlands Music.

Double Ugly went on to release more music after the release of “Seven Hero Dance”. For some time some confused him with Dancehall Artist Ninja Man as “Double Ugly” was Ninja’s original stage name before the change, even though they sound nothing alike in their releases. For those who need a History lesson, take a seat in Double Ugly’s class today.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Little Roy – Columbus Ship (1981)

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Every year around this time for the past few years, we aim to put down the name of the once-famed Italian Explorer, Christopher Columbus. Whether through playing music that spoke against him, renaming locations that once shared his name, and getting rid of statues made in his likeness, people are doing more to put down a wicked Man who has been celebrated for so long. Tomorrow (Oct. 13) is celebrated as “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” in North America, which was originally “Columbus Day“, and we salute the original natives. Today’s “Oldies Sunday” selection comes from Little Roy, and we check out, “Columbus Ship“.

Released through Tafari/Copasetic in 1981, Little Roy sheds light on the experience of the Black Man during Slavery in, “Columbus Ship”. The song speaks on his experience from being held in captivity against his will, taken to new lands on a Ship belonging to Christopher Columbus, and being forced to slave on Plantations, and suffer through it all. The song is just one of many that pulled the wool from over the vision of the people who idolized figures who exploited nations, oppressed people of colour, and committed various crimes of Humanity. “Columbus Ship” was featured on Little Roy’s 1981 album of the same name, and was well-received by listeners over the years.

Since the release of “Columbus Ship”, Little Roy continued to have a successful music career, releasing more music, and performing on stages around the world. He is still active in some parts of the World, where tracks like “Columbus Ship” is still played to this day. Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day when it comes.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Hubert Porter & The Jamaican Calypsonians – Rum & Coconut Water (1953)

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Jamaica has a rich music history that sometimes slip our minds. While Reggae and Dancehall are on the frontline, we tend to not mention other genres like Calypso and Mento that made strides long before our Independence. That’s why there’s “Oldies Sunday” to highlight the content. Today’s selection comes from Hubert Porter and The Jamaican Calypsonians with the track, “Rum & Coconut Water“.

Released through Times Record in 1953, when one is missing a certain energy, Hubert Porter & The Jamaican Calypsonians suggest you get some “Rum & Coconut Water” in your system. Inspired by living overseas, the song speaks of a Man who is homesick and is relaying the information to his Woman as he is lacking the drive to do a lot of things. To him, there’s nothing like being home and being fed the right things. Rum and Coconut was a drink of choice to keep one on his toes, and remains a drink for many today, especially those who are coming home from Overseas. “Rum & Coconut Water” was a popular track, and was a part of the setlist when Hubert Porter & The Jamaican Calypsonians perform at various Hotels and events. The Instrumentation throughout had the people dancing, and kept the vibe going all night. Times Record was one of the platforms that helped the Artists with their releases, and was a subsidiary of the Times Store, one of Jamaica’s then largest Department stores. “Rum & Coconut Water” would later be covered by Mento Band, The Jolly Boys, and Cayman Islands-based performer, The Barefoot Man.

Since the release of “Rum & Coconut Water”, Hubert Porter and The Jamaican Calypsonians would go on to release more music together. The Jamaican Calypsonians would collaborate with The Mighty Panther, Lord Flea, Lord Tickler, and others over the years. “Rum & Coconut Water” would be remembered, and covered by many over the years.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: @Ricky_Martin – María (1995)

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It’s that time of year again, it’s “Hispanic Heritage Month” on “Oldies Sunday“! Hispanic Americans continue to make significant contributions to entertainment, sports, and pop culture, and we have highlighted a number of them. Today’s selection comes from Puerto Rico via Ricky Martin’s “María“.

Produced by KC Porter, Tom Vickers, and Steve Berkowitz and released through Columbia/Sony Music Mexico in 1995, Ricky Martin had his eyes set on a lovely, but dangerous Woman named, “María”. Inspired by the sounds of Mariachi from Mexico and how proud the people are of their heritage, Martin created a Spanish Language song that incorporated Flamenco, Dance, and Salsa, paying homage to the Latin sounds that were prevalent in Puerto Rico. The original version of “María” had a slower tempo, and was met with resistance from his label to release it. It soon became a public release after much back and forth, and was included on his 3rd studio album, “A Medio Vivir“.

“María” enjoyed great reception, becoming Ricky Martin’s breakout International single, but things took a turn for something epic when Puerto Rican DJ Pablo Flores remixed the song. Increasing the tempo and adding extra production, the “Spanglish Remix” of “María” took the world by storm, became a Samba megahit, and helped to launch the advent of Latin and Dance music crossovers. The original and remixed version enjoyed top placements on charts globally, but the remix went on to set a record for becoming the biggest Latin hit as it went on to sell over 5 Million records, and secured spots in the greatest Latin music releases of all time lists.

Since the release of “María”, Ricky Martin went on to become a Latin Music phenomenon, producing multiple hits, and becoming an Icon in the 90s and 2000s. He was a former member of the Puerto Rican Boy Band Menudo, but his solo career fared much better, as he became the face of the “Latin Pop explosion” in the 1990s, and one of the best-selling Artists of all time. He also ventured into acting with stints in TV shows and Broadway plays, but is still very active in music. “María” continues to secure its place in Pop Culture. Wepa!

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Daddy Screw & Donovan Steele – Kerry (1994)

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In music, there are names that are immortalized in song. You know plenty of those songs, but when you own one of the names, it’s really special. Today’s “Oldies Sunday” will be special for the Women who own this name. Today’s selection comes from Daddy Screw with the track, “Kerry“.

Produced by Dave Kelly on the “Car Crash Riddim” and released through the Mad House label in 1994, Daddy Screw had “Kerry” on his mind a lot. Featuring Singer Donovan Steele, the song finds the Artists making their dedication to Kerry, assuring love and loyalty, dismissing other Women, and of course making her feel like the only girl in the world. All the Women named Kerry quickly owned this song when it was released back in the day, and it definitely boosted their confidence. Aside from them, the song became one of Screw’s hits, securing high positions on local charts, and finding its way into the International market.

Since the release of “Kerry”, Daddy Screw went on to release more music over the years. He migrated to the US in later years, but the musical output slowed since. He supported the career of his son Tyrello a.k.a. Chedda Da Medalis, who had some success in music over the years. “Kerry” continues to be played to this day, along with his many hits. Big up all the Kerry dem.

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