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Armanii "Wikid Luv" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Armanii #WikidLuv #EP #ValentinesDay #VDay #Valentine #Caribbean

.@ArmaniiSYG Delivers Some “Wikid Luv” In Time For Valentine’s Day

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Dancehall Artist Armanii is feeling the love, and he wants to share it with the ladies this Valentine season. Known for releasing music that quickly grab the attention of the ladies, he’s making it extra spicy for them this time around. Press play on his new “Wikid Luv” EP.

Featuring 3 tracks, Armanii is here to keep the ladies busy with his “Wikid Luv” EP. Valentine’s Day may be happening this Friday, but he’s trying to be her secret desire all year. OSW4L and Armanii tackle the production on the EP while Malie Don is the sole guest feature on it. With the year Armanii had in 2024, he’s making sure that a lot more ground is covered this year, and keeping the ladies occupied with his selections will always be a priority. It’s time to turn up the heat, get yourself some “Wikid Luv” today.

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Gregory Isaacs "More Gregory" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Reggae #Music #13thStreetPromotions #GregoryIsaacs #Moregregory #1981 #IfIDontHaveYou #Oldies #OldiesSunday #OldSchool #Valentines #ValentinesDay #VDay #Caribbean #LoversRock

OLDIES SUNDAY: Gregory Isaacs – If I Don’t Have You (1981)

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This Friday will be Valentine’s Day, and we know there will be many who will be in the loving mood, taking the time out to give their lover gifts, and take them out on dates. For the rest of the world, it’s just another Friday. We wanted to get ahead of the crowd with an “Oldies Sunday” selection that is nothing short of a classic. We go back to the 80s to tune in to “The Cool Ruler” Gregory Isaacs’ “If I Don’t Have You“.

The self-produced “If I Don’t Have You” was released in 1981 through the Pre and Charisma labels, Gregory Isaacs delivered a song so relatable with “If I Don’t Have You”. When it comes to someone you have a deep admiration and love for, you’ll want to do everything to ensure it’s perfect. For Gregory, he believes she is that one Woman that checks all the lists, is his ideal match, and his forever love. If he messes it up, he has no desire to seek another. “If I Don’t Have You” was an instant hit for Gregory locally and Internationally, and listeners fell in love with his signature smooth delivery, and the lyrics definitely connected. The track was included in his 1981 album, “More Gregory“. The track was also referenced in Brooklyn Rapper Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def) in his 1999 single, “Ms. Fat Booty“. “If I Don’t Have You” is considered one of Gregory Isaacs’ most popular songs, and it ranks high among his extensive catalogue.

Since the release of “If I Don’t Have You”, Gregory Isaacs secured his place as one of the legends of Jamaican music, releasing many albums and singles over the years. His life was cut short in 2010, but his music continues to live on. Many of his love songs are played during the Valentine’s season, including “If I Don’t Have You”. Happy Valentine’s Day in advance.

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Sean Paul "Nah Follow Dem" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #SeanPaul #DuttyPaul #NahFollowDem #DuttyRockProductions #Caribbean

.@DuttyPaul Speaks His Mind On “Nah Follow Dem”

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Sean Paul has earned his place as one of Dancehall’s Kings. With his contributions, he has brought Platinum success to the culture since the 2000s with a string of hits and albums, and continues to take the culture to various parts of the world. In recent times, his name has been brought up in the “King of the Dancehall” conversation, and for some reason, the “Jacket“/Paternity Fraud controversy. Not one to be involved in mixup, Sean has a few choice words for the detractors in, “Nah Follow Dem“.

Released through his Dutty Rock Productions, Sean Paul claps back at those who doubt his place as Dancehall royalty, and those who want to involve him in paternity mixup with “Nah Follow Dem”. The Deejay steps out with some aggressive delivery and lyrics, and sends a message to the public that he’s all about success, and not things that will bring him and his family down. He’s not following the crowd, and will keep it that way. This weekend is a historic one for the Deejay as he makes his return to Brazil to deliver great music. It has been 18 years since he has performed there, and promises to make it a weekend to remember. While they’re gossiping, Sean Paul is globetrotting.

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Shatta Wale "Rolls Royce" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Ghana #Dancehall #AfroDancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #ShattaWale #ShattaWaleGH #RollsRoyce #ShattaMovement #Altrayd #Africa

.@ShattaWaleGH Is Living His Best Life In “Rolls Royce”

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The people have crowned him a King, and he continues to reign in his territory. For years, Ghana’s Shatta Wale has been dominating his Dancehall space, and his feats have made many compare him to some of the Dancehall greats in Jamaica. Last year, he made a formal introduction to Jamaica at Vybz Kartel’s “Freedom Street” Concert, despite having a presence here years before thanks to various releases and collaborations. He has come a long way, and he reflects in the “Rolls Royce“.

Produced by Damaker and Altrayd, Shatta Wale is living his best life in “Rolls Royce”. The Deejay looks back at the work it took for him to make it to the top, shows appreciation for the success he has gained, and looks forward to achieving even more, and motivating others in the process. Shatta has become quite the Businessman having scored hits, secured deals, and launched various initiatives, and his “Shatta Movement” continues to grow. If you haven’t been familiar with Shatta Wale, check out “The African Dancehall King” Playlist we made for him a couple years ago.

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Johnny Nash "Hold Me Tight" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #USA #HoustonTexas #Texas #Reggae #Music #13thStreetPromotions #JohnnyNash #HoldMeTight #ReggaeMonth #Caribbean #Oldies #OldiesSunday #OldSchool

OLDIES SUNDAY: Johnny Nash – Hold Me Tight (1968)

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February is recognized as “Reggae Month” in Jamaica, and in parts of the world. It is also Black History Month, and on “Oldies Sunday“, we’re celebrating Black Music. Today, we highlight History as we go back to the 1960s to check out American Reggae/Pop/Soul Singer Johnny Nash and his track, “Hold Me Tight“.

Co-Produced with Arthur Jenkins and released through JAD Records in 1968, Johnny Nash is making up with him lady through song in “Hold Me Tight”. Nash admits his mistakes throughout the relationship, and realizes that his lady is the right one for him, so he’s going to do all the right things to make the their union better. “Hold Me Tight” created History as being one of the first Rocksteady singles to be performed and released by a non-Jamaican, and it went on to become a top 5 hit in North America (securing a #1 in Canada), and earning a top 5 placement in the UK. It also paved the way for Nash to release even more Reggae/Rocksteady singles. “Hold Me Tight” was used in Commercials for the Score brand, was sampled by Tanya Stephens and Spragga Benz, and covered by the likes of Gregory Isaacs, Eddie Lovette, Anthony Swete, and Anita Harris.

Since the release of “Hold Me Tight”, Johnny Nash continued to release more albums and singles until the early 80s where he seemed to have disappeared from the spotlight. His career enjoyed some resurgence during the 90s, and started singing again in the 2000s. Johnny Nash passed away in October 2020 after his health started to decline for years. “Hold Me Tight” remains one of his most popular singles to date, and a part of Jamaican Music History.

Thank You Johnny Nash For This Classic!

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Beenie Man on Drink Champs on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #BeenieMan #Interview #DrinkChamps #Noreaga #NORE #DJEFN #Caribbean

.@KingBeenieMan Shares His Journey, Musical Impact, & More In New @DrinkChamps Interview

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There are Kings, and then there are Dancehall Kings. Beenie Man is one of those Dancehall Kings, and fresh off of his US Visa being reinstated, he made a visit to the Drink Champs Podcast platform for an Interview.

With nearly 50 years in music, Beenie Man joined Rapper Noreaga, DJ EFN, Media Personality K Foxx, and Director/Producer iRossta to speak about a lot of things. For well over 3 hours, Beenie shares his musical journey, how some of his hit singles came about, his thoughts about some of his peers, his musical impact, the “King of the Dancehall“, the meaning of “Zagga Zow“, his classic Verzuz with Bounty Killa, past beefs including with Bounty, his achievements, and a lot more.

Editor’s Note: Drinking Game: Take a shot for every time Beenie Man says “WHAT?!”

You can’t deny Beenie Man’s impact and contributions to Dancehall Music, and he has earned his place as a “Column” in the culture. The Interview shares a lot, and minus the “twanging“, listeners will have a good time tuning in to this one. Who do you think could play Beenie Man in a Biopic?

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