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The In-Crowd "Marcus Garvey's Back In Town" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Reggae #Music #13thStreetPromotions #TheInCrowd #InCrowd #MarcusGarveysBackInTown #MarcusGarvey #MarcusGarveyPardon #1979 #Caribbean #OldiesSunday #Oldies #OldSchool

OLDIES SUNDAY: The In-Crowd – Marcus Garvey’s Back In Town (1979)

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Today (January 19) is a historic day. While many are experiencing the on and off in terms of Social Media platform TikTok, this morning it was revealed that Jamaica’s first National Hero, Marcus Garvey, was posthumously pardoned by the Biden Administration in the United States. This comes after more than 101 years after he was convicted of Mail Fraud in 1923. The case was accused of having racial and political overtones, and many advocates rallied for a pardon over the decades, but to no avail. In US President Joe Biden’s final day, he made the pardon possible, and on “Oldies Sunday“, we celebrate. Today’s selection comes from The In-Crowd with the track, “Marcus Garvey’s Back In Town“.

Produced by Phil Mathias, written by Fil Callender, and released through Weed Beat in 1979, “Marcus Garvey’s Back In Town” was The In-Crowd’s way of bringing the late National Hero to the public again, and pay tribute to him. They speak about his influence, his works and contributions to advancing Black People, and encouraging the people to fight for their rights, and demand reparations. The upbeat production carries the solid lyrics throughout, persuading the public to take an ear, and be inspired to do the right thing. “Marcus Garvey’s Back In Town” gained popularity when it was released, and was featured on the group’s 1978 album, “His Majesty Is Coming“.

Today’s a big day in Jamaican and Black History, and let’s see what other possibilities are there in the coming future.

Thank You The In-Crowd For This Classic!

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Justice The Artiste "Call On Me" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #JusticeTheArtiste #CallOnMe #JLL #DeliciousVinylIsland #HotlineBling #Caribbean

Justice The Artiste Stays On The Hotline In “Call On Me”

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Hey Reader, remember the days of “Free Nights” from your Cellular provider? Or for others, remember those days where you’d be on the Landline for hours talking to that special someone, and getting in trouble with the phone bill? Good times eh? So much has changed since then, but staying locked down on the phone with that special someone hasn’t changed. Justice The Artiste has his heart, and eyes on that special lady, and she needs to ring him up in, “Call On Me“.

Produced by Platinum-selling/GRAMMY nominated Producer J.L.L. (he has come a long way since this feature) and released through Delicious Vinyl Island, Justice The Artiste stays on the hotline for his lover in, “Call On Me”. In the pursuit of his love interest, he’s aware that she’s into him, and he’s only one call away for them to be a union. When you listen to this, you can’t help but feel nostalgic as the song gives 90s Dancehall/R&B vibes, and you might be doing the Bogle dance, rocking Cross Colors in the process. With the growth of Smart Devices and Social Media with the “DM” feature, nothing can replace spending hours on the phone talking to your love interest. Justice delivers a banger with the new single, and we look forward to the public taking in this one, and adding their own twist with the visual content. It’s that Telephone Love.

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Prince Guava "Energy" EP on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Manchester #Mandeville #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #PrinceGuava #Guava #Energy #EnergyEP #SteelChestEntertainment #ProdCarterr #XKappe #Skybad #Caribbean

Prince Guava Debuts New EP, “Energy”

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He has been entertaining the public for years, and Prince Guava has yet to see a time where he will stop. The Manchester-based Social Media Personality/Recording Artist has been busy these past few months. When he’s not putting together Comedy Skits, he’s securing brand deals, and releasing new music. Speaking of music, he has gained a following with his previous releases. For 2025, he will deliver some “Energy” with new EP.

Featuring 10 tracks, Prince Guava gets the party started with the “Energy” EP. With his selection, he’s turning up the vibes, and throwing in a little Comedy throughout. He may not be as lyrical as some of the Dancehall greats, but he will win you over with his personality, and get you moving. Steel Chest handles production throughout along with Prod.Carterr and Sky Bad, and he brings along Manchester-based Dancehall Artist X-Kappe along for the vibes. The “Energy” EP is an exciting start of the new year, and you should pay attention to Guava.

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"Sampling Shabba Ranks" Playlist on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #HipHop #PopMusic #ElectronicMusic #Jungle #13thStreetPromotions #ShabbaRanks #January17 #RextonGordon #SamplingShabbaRanks #Playlist #Sample #Caribbean #Spotify

We Look At Songs That Sampled Shabba Ranks In Our Latest Playlist

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Today (January 17), we celebrate the birthday of a giant, a column, and a King of Dancehall, Shabba Ranks. The Man born Rexton Gordon made significant contributions to the genre, with a few extras. Shabba was not only a huge earner for Dancehall Music in the 90s and successfully crossed over to the International market, but was the first Deejay to score GRAMMY awards. He paved the way for a number of Artists, scored a national honour for his work, and is still celebrated today. Today, we recognize his 59th birthday, and celebrate his catalogue with our latest Playlist.

In our “Sampling Shabba Ranks” Playlist, we shed a light on the number of times Dancehall legend Shabba Ranks has been sampled. There was been a number of times from Hip Hop, to Pop, to Electronic Music where the Deejay has been sampled, and we’re taking the time to not only highlight, but educate on how far this Dancehall music has gotten in the world. Did you know that he was sampled by Alanis Morrissette, one of the 90s biggest Artists? Did you also know that he was the inspiration behind one of the biggest musical genres in Latin America? Let this Playlist aid you in your quest to learn more about Shabba Ranks if you’re not familiar. If you wish, you can check out our other Playlists, including fellow January born Artists Vybz Kartel, Sean Paul, and Ninjaman.

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Rizk Believes In A “Purpose” Greater Than Himself In New Single

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Last year, Recording Artist Rizk had a near death experience. He recently shared on Instagram of the ordeal, and that there is something greater than himself out there. Life is filled with surprises and plot twists, but Rizk believes that there’s more to life than what he’s used to. He speaks about it in the new single, “Purpose“.

Produced by Circa Eleven, Rizk recalls the near-tragic incident, and shares some positive words in “Purpose”. He believes everyone has a purpose, and they will find out theirs soon enough. Many people realize them during life-changing experiences, and they move forward living a life that helps others to recognize what’s important in life. We recently shared a story about fellow Dancehall Artist Kyodi who had a near-death experience at the start of this year, and he has been expressing gratitude ever since. We continue to encourage our readers to please stay safe on the road, no matter what. If you have found your purpose in life, honour it, and make the impossible, possible.

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Badda General "The Debate" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #BaddaGeneral #TheDebate #KingOfDancehall #VybzKartel #BeenieMan #BountyKilla #Alkaline #Masicka #KingOfTheDancehall #Caribbean

Badda General Weighs In On The “King Of Dancehall” Topic In “The Debate”

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Who is the King of Dancehall? Some say Bounty, some say Beenie, some say Kartel, some say Alka, some say Masicka. With plenty of names being thrown in the hat whenever conversations start, there is always division. Recently, the topic got hot when Vybz Kartel was given the title, but fellow Dancehall Artist Beenie Man opposed, and shared a few words about it. Dancehall Artist/Producer Badda General decided to step in, and discuss the new controversy in the single, “The Debate“.

Released through Real Squad Records, Badda General weighs in on the “King of Dancehall” topic in “The Debate”. While there are a number of names being called aside from Vybz Kartel, Badda shares that at the end of the day, no matter what awards, sales, and streams say, the streets make the overall decision on who qualifies for the Dancehall throne. He mentioned former GRAMMY winners Sean Paul, Shabba Ranks, Buju Banton, and Shaggy, who have made great contributions to uplifting the culture, but he also gave a short History lesson on past Artists who helped to shape Dancehall, and are a part of the G.O.A.T. list like U-Roy and Yellowman. There will be Kings, and everyone has their time, but the debates will never end. Who is YOUR King of Dancehall?

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