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Koffee performing "Shine" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Koffee #Music #Dancehall #Reggae #13thStreetPromotions #originalKoffee #shine #Caribbean

.@OriginalKoffee Performs “Shine” Ahead Of Her “Gifted” Album Release!

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It’s getting closer to release day as GRAMMY winning Artist Koffee readies up for her debut album, “Gifted“. With a collection of singles and videos already out in support, Koffee has no problem in getting her fans anticipated. She ensures her fans are fed early as she released the single, “Shine”. Today, she amplifies it with a performance of the track.

Directed by Jim Wilmot and Charlie Sarsfield and shot at a 18th Century London Mansion, Koffee teamed up with Vevo for a live performance of “Shine“. She continues to give you her signature delivery, and owning the floor as she rocks the Mic and plays her Guitar. With outside opening up for Jamaica, we expect Koffee to grace the Jamaican stage in the coming weeks. Are you ready for “Gifted”?

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Winning Time on HBO on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Reggae #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Lakers #LALakers #FreddieMcGregor #Caribbean #WinningTimeHBO

Freddie McGregor’s “Bobby Babylon” Featured In New @WinningTimeHBO Episode!

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Any of you watch the new HBO series “Winning Time“? It chronicles the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers Basketball team, both on and off the court. There are a few familiar faces in the series, and some of your favourite music too, but for their 3rd episode called “The Best Is Yet To Come“, a Reggae classic was featured.

Reggae Artist Freddie McGregor’s 1979 classic, “Bobby Babylon” was featured in the latest episode of “Winning Time”. Produced by Sir Coxsone Dodd for Studio One, “Bobby Babylon” was a hit for Freddie McGregor, and he along with the single lead to the resurgence of the Record Label in the early 1980s. The inclusion of “Bobby Babylon” in the series fits well with the 80s theme as the series focuses on the “Showtime Lakers“. “Winning Time” is now available for viewing every Sunday on HBO.

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Celia Cruz "Bemba Colora" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Cuba #CeliaCruz #AfroLatina #AfroCuban #QueenOfSalsa #LaReinaDeLaSalsa #Caribbean #WomensHistoryMonth #WomensMonth

OLDIES SUNDAY: @CeliaCruz – Bemba Colora (1966)

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This March on Oldies Sunday, we recognize it as Women’s History Month. We salute the many Women who have taken big steps, and left amazing legacies. Today, we head over to Cuba to salute the “Queen Of Salsa” or “La Reina De La Salsa“, and “La Guarachera De Cuba“, Celia Cruz! We look back at her single, “Bemba Colora“.

Originally composed by Jose Claro Fumero, “Bemba Colora” was released in 1966 through Tico Records. The song possessed a strong anti-racist message, a bit of storytelling, and celebrated a proud African heritage as “Bemba Colora” meant “big red lips/red mouth“, which is a distinct feature of many Black people. The song features a heavy dose of percussion and horns, and will have anyone breaking out in dance. “Bemba Colora” was a hit for Celia Cruz, later on becoming one of her signature songs. “Bemba Colora” was featured on Cruz’s 1966 album, “Son con Guaguancó“.

Celia Cruz would become one of the faces of the then growing Latin Music movement overseas, mastering many forms of Afro-Cuban music styles over time. Celia Cruz has inspired generations of Latin Artists, and her presence is still felt to this day. She is still celebrated around the world, with special tributes being presented yearly. “Celia Cruz Day” is celebrated in San Francisco, California on October 25, and she has a few Schools and roads named after her in her honour.

thank you celia cruz!

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Troyton Rami - Metaverse Riddim for 13thStreetPRomotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Meta #Metaverse #Mavado #450 #13thStreetPromotions #Caribbean #Music

Troyton Rami’s “Metaverse Riddim” Goes Viral With Star-studded Lineup!

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Acclaimed Jamaican Music Producer Troyton Rami is set to add a few more hits to his already legendary career. Having scored classics for Sean Paul, Beenie Man, Elephant Man, Alkaline, and many others, he looks to make a greater musical impact in the new decade. While he had a few shining moments in 2021, 2022 looks to be even better with his new “Metaverse Riddim”.

The “Metaverse Riddim” is an upbeat production that started making its rounds in early 2022. Dancehall Artist Mavado’s “Money & Done” started the rollout in late January, and was followed by new sensation 450’s “2Face” in late February. Since the release of the singles, “Money & Done” has secured a spot on Youtube’s “Trending” section, and has done well on Spotify and Apple Music with hundreds of thousands of streams. 450’s “2Face” also trended on Youtube and has done well on music streaming platforms, but the single earned a major buzz thanks to going viral on Instagram and TikTok, amassing millions of views in total. 

The “Metaverse Riddim” has been doing very well for Troyton Rami, and it looks to find even more success as Recording Artist I-Waata follows up with the single, “Pillow”, and US based Dancehall Artist Dovey Magnum steps out with her single, “Polygamy”. French Recording Artist Kalash joins the fold as he will appear alongside Mavado for a remix of “Money & Done”. Troyton has a few more surprises in store for the “Metaverse Riddim” that he will unveil in the coming weeks. In the meantime, he urges fans around the world to continue supporting the Riddim.

Singles from Troyton Rami’s “Metaverse Riddim” which include Mavado’s “Money & Done”, the Kalash remix of “Money & Done”, 450’s “2Face”, I-Waata’s “Pillow”, and Dovey Magnum’s “Polygamy” are now available on all digital music streaming platforms through Black Shadow/Troyton Rami Music.

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YellowMan’s “Path Of Righteousness” Featured In New @BetterThingsFX Episode

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What TV Show have you been watching recently? Is it good? If you’d like to recommend it, share with us in the comments section. We’re back again with another discovery in the “Finding Jamaican Music on TV” series. If you’re familiar with the FX series, “Better Things“, in episode 4 called “Ephemera” in the 5th season, a Dancehall/Reggae Icon’s song was featured.

The Iconic Deejay King Yellowman’s “Path Of Righteousness” was the featured song in the new “Better Things” episode. The track was released through Goldenlane Records, and featured on the 2013 release of Yellowman’s “Reggae Essentials/Freedom” compilation album which comprised of re-recorded hits, and demo tracks. Better Things is an American comedy-drama television series that focuses on a divorced actress who raises her three daughters on her own.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: @Tanya_Stephens – Yuh Nuh Ready Fi Dis Yet (1996)

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Women’s History Month is being recognized on the Blog this month. How can we not highlight a Woman who is one of the Jamaica’s greatest Artists? In some circles she is hailed as one of Jamaica’s greatest Lyricists, and in other circles she is considered a criminally underrated Artist. For Oldies Sunday, we feature Tanya Stephens and her single, “Yuh Nuh Ready Fi Dis Yet“.

Produced by Dave Kelly on the “Joy Ride Riddim“, and released through the Mad House Label in 1996, Tanya Stephens takes the mic to call out all the Men who have been selfish towards their Women, who have not been treating them right, and who been pushing a claim that they are the ideal Men. Tanya steps out with a few lines to let them know that their egos can be deflated instantly when the Woman gives him a dose of his own Medicine. If you’re not mature enough to take care of a Woman, leave her alone is Tanya’s message here. “Yuh Nuh Ready Fi Dis Yet” was the breakout single for Tanya Stephens, as it became prominent on music charts, and had every Woman from young to old singing her song line for line. The single was also featured on Tanya’s sophomore album, “Too Hype“

Since the release of “Yuh Nuh Ready Fi Dis Yet”, Tanya Stephens became a dominant force, and was highly respected as a Lyricist for a number of years. She went on to release more blazing singles and solid bodies of work, and has extended her pen game to other Artists, giving them hits as well. She deserves her Flowers and accolades, and she has inspired many Women around the world.

thank you tanya stephens!

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