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Jamaica, Hip Hop R&B, Dancehall, Brandy, Brandy Norwood, Popcaan, I wanna be down, 13thStreetPromotions, FilmNoir, Remix, Soundcloud

@ProducedByKRS Gives @4EverBrandy’s 1994 “I Wanna Be Down” A 2016 Remix!

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Jamaican Producer Krs. has been making a name for himself for quite a while with his original Productions. The founder of Film Noir, he has produced many remixes and has been a part of many singles locally and Internationally including Canadian Artist Roy Woods’ “Gwan Big Up Urself“! Recently he got a hold of R&B Recording Artist Brandy’s classic “I Wanna Be Down” and worked his Production magic on it. Giving the 1994 single a face lift, Krs. takes the track on a Caribbean trip and even adds a Popcaan dubplate at the end as an added bonus. A dope listen and it is recommended that you keep it on repeat and tell him thanks on Twitter. Mo to tha, E to tha…check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Jamaica, Atlanta, LA, Zuse, IAmZuse, Hip Hop, 13thStreetPromotions, Nard and B, Mixtape, Rap, Rapper,

@IAmZuse Teams Up With @Nard_and_B For The “Trench Zuse” Mixtape!

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US based Rapper Zuse has been on the radar of many since his debut. The Jamaica born Rapper never stopped repping Yaad and he continues to do so on his recently released Mixtape, “Trench Zuse“! A collaboration with Production Duo Nard and B, Zuse fires off lyrics about the Trap, the Zooly life, making something out of nothing, and showing love to his crew over some dark Production with assistance from XL, DJ Spinz, Jay Nasty, Bobby Kritical and DJ Plugg. From the Gully to the Block to the Trap to the Trenches, they all share the same struggle and toil to be successful. Di baddest ting in Farrin! Check out the Mixtape below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Jamaica, Dancehall, Toian, ItsToian, 13thStreetPromotions, Singer, Soundcloud, So Rude,

@ItsToian Releases “So Rude”!

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After conducting a little voting session earlier on Snapchat and Instagram, Recording Artist Toian tallied up the results and released the winning track, “So Rude“. With a smooth Production that is armed with a Popcaan sample, Toian rides it with ease as she speaks on being close to her feisty lover that wants her to break all the rules. A single that is sure to be on repeat for many, this is one of the few creations that will hold fans over till her next album. Oh yeah, “Ride The Wave” official video is on the way! Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Soca, Calypso, Calypso Rose, 13thStreetPromotions, Oldies Sunday, Old School, Come Leh We Jam

OLDIES SUNDAY: Calypso Rose – Come Leh We Jam (1977)

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Today on Oldies Sunday, we look back at the Calypso Legend, Calypso Rose’s “Come Leh We Jam“. Arranged/Produced by Pelham Goddard and Charlie’s Roots, this single was released in 1977 by CLO Records. The single was a part of her “Her Majesty: Calypso Rose” album which was released the same year, and was entered in the 1978 Trinidad Road March Competition. With her signature delivery, she speaks on the Soca music putting her in a wonderful place and prompting her to dance through it all. She also encourages unity in the dance with lyrics like “So leh we jam, jam, jam…“, “Jam together, Jam one another…“.

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Jamaica, Dancehall, Laden, ZJ Nova, Nxnty One Music, 13thStreetPromotions, Deejay, St. Elizabeth, Music

@ItsLaden Teams Up With @ZJNova, Nxnty One Music For “I’m Dat Man” Debut!

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Earlier this year popular DJ and member of the Zip 103 FM lineup, ZJ Nova, announced her plans to delve into Music Production. Revealing her Nxnty One Music Imprint, she gave her audience regular updates on her progress including opening a Recording Studio. The first to debut from her Imprint comes in the form of a single featuring Dancehall Artist Laden titled, “I’m Dat Man!“. With so much going on the world that can put people down, Laden stands firm and lets listeners know that his mission to be successful, respected, and be able to “Fix tings” will not die. A song that can motivate, the catchy chorus will be one to cause a buzz in the coming days and months. An impressive debut from ZJ Nova’s Nxnty One Music, and we look forward to more for the end of 2016 and beyond! The single’s now available on iTunes (and has made it  to the “Hot Tracks” section on iTunes’ Reggae page at the time this post was typed). Ketch da style yah, check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Jamaica, Dancehall, ZJ West, ZJWestYFFRMX, ZJ West YFF Remix, 13thStreetPromotions, Ding Dong, Chi Ching Ching, DingDongRavers, Dance Off, Dancehall, Deejay, Dance,

@ChiChingChingJA & Ding Dong Have A “Dance Off” In @ZipJockWest’s “ZJWestYFFRMX” Series!

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It’s Friday and we’ve teamed up with ZJ West again for another issue of the “ZJWestYFFRMX” series! Also called “ZJWest YFF Remix” or “ZJ West Youngest Freshest Friday Remix“, our aim is to highlight the creativity of the ZJ that has been making noise over the years whether on the “Z” or in the streets! Today, Dancehall Artists Chi Ching Ching and Ding Dong have a “Dance Off!“. Hosted by Idris Elba, the two Deejays/Dancers open the dance floor and create a scene with their hits over C+C Factory’s 90s classic “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)“. We aim to deliver a new remix every Friday on the Blog, so stay tuned! Follow @ZipJockWest on Instagram and tune in to Zip 103 FM to hear his sets on “Zip Dreams“, “Zip Drive“, “Zip Tease” and on the “Youngest Freshest Friday” segments. Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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