Category: Music

Music from featured artistes

Coutain x Dwala "1996" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Trinidad #TrinidadandTobago #London #Dancehall #RandB #HipHop #Afrobeats #PopMusic #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Coutain #Dwala #NeelDhorajiwala #1996 #Album #Caribbean

Coutain & Dwala Release Their Debut Project, “1996”

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When it comes to new music, there is always time for some good vibes. Trini Recording Artist Coutain has time to provide some good vibes for the people, as he was cooking up something for a while. Get your ears ready to tune in his debut album, “1996“.

Done in collaboration with renowned Producer/Musician/Educator Dwala a.k.a. Neel Dhorajiwala, “1996” is a showcase of Coutain as a student and lover of music, bringing his skillset and artistry to new levels, with Dwala expressing his love for the music through production. The 16 track album taps into various topics that are relatable to the listener, and sounds including Dancehall, Afrobeats, Jazz, Pop Music, R&B, and Hip Hop that Coutain handles with ease. With every beat thrown his way, he delivers a product that becomes infectious to the listener, and he does them all effortlessly, lyrically, and melodically. If you listen carefully, he pays homage to some of the greats in his verses. An entertaining body of work that promises to connect with the world in various ways, expect this one to come up in album of the year discussions.

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Risto Benji "Gimme De Money" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Music #RistoBenji #GimmeDeMoney #PunannyRiddim #1987 #KingJammys #Jammys #Oldies #OldiesSunday #OldSchool #ChildsMonth #ChildStar #Caribbean

OLDIES SUNDAY: Risto Benji – Gimme De Money (1987)

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May is recognized as “Child’s Month“, and on “Oldies Sunday“, we highlight some of the yutes of yesteryear. Today’s selection comes from the late Risto Benji with the track, “Gimme De Money“.

Produced by King Jammys on the “Punanny Riddim” and released through the Jammy’s label in 1987, it’s all about the money for Risto Benji in “Gimme De Money”. Times are hard, and money solves most problems, and Benji wants it all in various currencies. In his extreme way, he wants the money to drive him crazy, and take him to the grave. “Gimme De Money” borrowed some of the cadence from Admiral Bailey’s “Punanny” track on the same Riddim that was released in 1986, and it turned out to be a popular track for the Child Star, instantly giving him fame. Benji was granted the opportunity to tour off of the success of “Gimme De Money”, but maintaining fame was difficult because he got caught up in a different kind of life outside of the music. Sadly, Risto Benji passed away in 2011, with many expressing that he had the potential be an even greater Artist, and solidify a more legendary spot in Dancehall’s hall of fame. Many still play “Gimme De Money” today, and remember the era of the former Child Star.

Thank you Risto Benji for this classic! Sleep Well.

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Rapsody "Please Don't Cry" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #NorthCarolina #HipHop #Reggae #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Rapsody #Keznamdi #NeverEnough #PleaseDontCry #Caribbean

.@Keznamdi Teams Up With @Rapsody On “Never Enough”

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North Carolina-based Rapper Rapsody had many anticipating a new project from her for quite some time. She finally came through with her latest body of work called, “Please Don’t Cry“, a 22 track collection and her 4th studio album which features some of her best music that dabble in various topics. She brought along a few friends to help share her messages, including a friend from the Caribbean on, “Never Enough“.

Produced by Major Seven, Nicole Bus, and Precious Wisely, “Never Enough” features Reggae Artist Keznamdi and Bus. The track finds Rapsody and Kez speak on loss, overcompensating for flaws, trading peace for material things, appealing to the trends and not what’s right, and more importantly not fitting into societal norms and ideals, and loving yourself. To be “free from Babylon” is always the motive, and Rapsody, Keznamdi, and Nicole Bus deliver beautifully over some great production. Rapsody shares many uplifting messages on her new music, and it’s out now for streaming.

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NVT3L "Let The Music Play" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Germany #Reggae #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Natel #NatelMusic #NVTEL #LetTheMusicPlay #HoneyPot2Riddim #HoneyPotRiddim #SillyWalksDisco #SillyWalksDiscoTheque #Caribbean

.@NVT3L Takes On The “Honey Pot 2.0 Riddim” With “Let The Music Play”

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Recently, German Sound System/Production collective Silly Walks Disco released the “Honey Pot 2.0 Riddim“. The Riddim is a revamped version of the classic “Honey Pot Riddim” that featured hits from Chronixx (“Smile Jamaica”), Ginja (“Sweet Killer”), Da’Ville (“One In A Million”), and many others. Inspired by the resurgence of the Dancehall Riddims “Go-Go Club” and “Street Vybz“, “Honey Pot 2.0” was introduced through a Social Media challenge where Artists would record their song on the Riddim, and the best ones would be selected. One of the Artists who was selected was Recording Artist Natel (now using the alias “NVT3L“), and did a number on the Riddim called, “Let The Music Play“.

When it comes to music, it’s always going to be an out of this world experience when the right song plays. NVT3L understands this completely, and shares his love for the music on “Let The Music Play”. To him, the music is a drug that one cannot overdose on, and should be distributed to every corner of the globe. With the “Honey Pot 2.0” injecting nostalgic vibes, we expect NVT3L’s entry to do some damage soon after its official release, and we can see him controlling the crowd with it at the live shows. Get lost in the music today.

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Conky a.k.a. Mighty Conqueror "Sweet Mother" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #TrinidadandTobago #Calypso #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Conky #MightyConqueror #SweetMother #1978 #MothersDay #HappyMothersDay #Mom #Mama #Mother #Caribbean

OLDIES SUNDAY: Conky – Sweet Mother (1978)

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Today is for the Mom, Mama, Mommy, Ma, Grandma, Auntie, and Mother. It’s Mother’s Day on “Oldies Sunday“, and we send a shout out to them all. Today’s selection comes from the late Calypsonian, Mighty Conqueror a.k.a. Conky with the track, “Sweet Mother“.

Arranged by Art De Couteau, “Sweet Mother” was released in 1978 through the Jumbo Caribbean Disco label. Conky’s track was a cover of Cameroonian/Nigerian Singer Prince Nico Mbarga’s mega popular track that was released in 1976. The song speaks of a person’s gratitude towards their Mother as she has been there for them in every stage of life. Even when she’s not physically present, a Mother and her love are not forgotten in the heart of her Child. Conky’s version of “Sweet Mother” was a popular track in the Caribbean, and was highlighted yearly in some Islands including his home of Trinidad & Tobago. Celebrate your Mom today, and every day of the year.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

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Ghostface Killah "Set The Tone" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #StatenIsland #newYork #Dancehall #HipHop #Music #13thStreetPromotions #GhostfaceKillah #TenorSaw #TopOfTheWorld #SetTheTone #Beniton #DannyCaiazzo #Caribbean #Sample #Wutang #WutangClan

Tenor Saw’s “On Top Of The World” Sampled In @GhostfaceKillah’s “Champion Sound”

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When Dancehall meets Hip Hop, it’s always a vibe. Recently, Hip Hop legend and member of the iconic Wutang Clan Ghostface Killah released his latest album, “Set The Tone“. The album is the Rapper’s 12th solo studio release, and it features a number of big names, and he taps into new and familiar sounds. One of the familiar sounds dates back to the 1980s, and it highlights one of Dancehall’s classic Vocalists.

On the track “Champion Sound” off of Ghostface Killah’s “Set The Tone” album, the late Tenor Saw’s “On Top Of The World” was sampled. The track was made as a Dubplate for the Stereo Mars Sound System, which was owned by Businessman Kenneth Black a.k.a. “Skeng Don“, and was played at a PNP (The People’s National Party) Rally in 1986. Tenor Saw had a successful music career in the 1980s and was one of the most influential voices in the early digital Reggae/Dancehall era, but his potential and life was cut short in 1988. “Champion Sound” was produced by Ghostface and Danny Caiazzo, and features US-based Dancehall Artist Beniton, who holds his own alongside the New York Hip Hop legend. Ghostface Killah’s “Set The Tone” album is out now.

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