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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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Nigy Boy "The Blind Casanova" Playlist on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #NigyBoy #Playlist #TheBlindCasanova #Spotify #Singer #Caribbean

Nigy Boy Made 2024 His Best Year, Check Out His New Playlist

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2024 was a year of revelations, exposure, triumphs, and improvements. In the Jamaican music scene, a number of Artists scored big and expanded on their brands, while others started to decline. For Dancehall crooner Nigy Boy, who has been on the scene for a number of years, he enjoyed his biggest year in music. He started off the year strong, secured degrees and accolades, and ended it on a high. We commend Nigy’s ascension, and we highlight his best year with a new Playlist.

We invite you to tune in to a display of an Artist who never let his disability hinder him from success, became the “Most Improved Player“, and he has a lot more to conquer. With Nigy Boy’s knack for delivering tunes about being the Ladies Man, “The Blind Casanova” Playlist highlights his 2024 hits that definitely built his female fanbase, and shines a spotlight on his songwriting skills. From “Continental” to “Karma” to “Old Gyalis“, you can’t deny Nigy’s presence in Jamaican music. We believe the hitmaker will stand out even more in 2025, but today, we can reflect on an awesome year. Big up “1FadaBlind“.

(Sidenote: The Playlist cover was inspired by another blind Casanova, Ray Charles)

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13th Street Christmas Party Playlist Vol. 2 on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Haiti #TrinidadandTobago #Barbados #Parang #Christmas #Music #Soca #Dancehall #Reggae #Ska #Music #13thStreetPromotions #13thStreetChristmasPartyPlaylist #13thStreetChristmasPartyPlaylistVol2 #ChristmasDay #Playlist #Caribbean

Make Your Christmas Day Ring With Our New “Christmas Party” Playlist

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First off, Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays from 13th Street Promotions. We hope your day is a good one where the love is real, the vibe is warm and inviting, and the food is awesome. For those who aren’t having the best time during the holidays, we hope the right people come around and bring a lil light to you. We’re not taking up too much time here today, so enjoy a lil music on us in the form of “The 13th Street Christmas Party” Playlist.

We follow up our 2018 Playlist with Vol. 2 of “The 13th Street Christmas Party” Playlist. This  time around, we highlight a number of popular Christmas songs from different parts of the Caribbean. If your taste is Reggae, Parang, Latin Music, or Compas, we look forward to you enjoying our small selection. Let the music play while you enjoy the Christmas Day festivities, and you get to enjoy something new as well, and add to your collection. To extend the experience, add our first “The 13th Street Christmas Party Playlist” to your queue. Once again, Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays from 13th Street Promotions!

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We Look At Songs That Sampled Byron Lee In Our Latest Playlist

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Before the month is over, we want to show respect to an Architect in Jamaican Music. a Man who created a wave in the early years of Ska Music, and made his name prominent in other genres, that soon made him an inspiration, and Icon. His name is Byron Lee, and if there was a “National Heroes Of Jamaican Music” category, he would’ve been on the list. The late Musician/Producer/Entrepreneur took the music to new territories, and has received numerous accolades for his accomplishments. His Dynamics Sounds Studio was one of the best in the Caribbean, he produced classics in multiple genres, and he gave us “Jamaica Carnival“, popularizing Soca Music in Jamaica, making it accessible for everyone. His band, The Dragonaires, became the standard for many bands in the Caribbean, and have been in movies, on the Radio, and at an event near you. Byron Lee has done so much for Jamaican Music, but today we’re highlighting some of the music that sampled the work of Mr. Lee in our latest Playlist.

While the list is not long, we invite you to tune in to some of the hits that Byron Lee produced over the years, and some of the tracks that used his sound to make their own hits. From Ska, to Dancehall, to Hip Hop, Lee’s DNA could be found in some of your faves. Those who are not familiar, can use this Playlist as a start into discovering more from the late Icon. Long live Byron Lee!

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"Sampling Leslie Kong" Playlist on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Reggae #Ska #HipHop #Dancehall #Rocksteady #EDM #Reggaeton #LatinMusic #Music #13thStreetPromotions #LeslieKong #SamplingLeslieKong #Sampling #Playlist #Spotify #Caribbean #InternationalReggaeDay #July1

We Salute Producer Leslie Kong In Our Latest Playlist

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Today (July 1) is recognized as “International Reggae Day“, and we salute the pioneers, the movers and shakers, and the talent who took this genre to every part of the world, influencing generations. One of people who made Reggae an emerging force in the beginning was the late Producer Leslie Kong. Through Kong, the career of Jimmy Cliff took off, the launch of Beverley’s Records from a small Record Shop, to a Internationally known Record Label happened, Bob Marley got to record his first single, the establishment of Chris Blackwell’s Island Records and Graeme Goodall’s short-lived Pyramid label through his early investments, and taking Reggae Music to the International market. Kong also became the Island’s leading Producer having worked with everyone from Toots and The Maytals, Desmond Dekker, and many others. Today, we salute his work with our latest Playlist, “Sampling Leslie Kong“.

For over 3 1/2 hours, “Sampling Leslie Kong” highlights some of Kong’s many hits, and the songs that sampled them. From Jimmy Cliff, to Toots and The Maytals, to Bob Marley, to Desmond Dekker, to Christina Aguilera, to Foxy Brown, to Shaggy, to Vampire Weekend, to SchoolBoy Q, to FatBoySlim, the new Playlist will entertain you, and of course educate you. International Reggae Day was created by Andrea Davis, and it celebrates 30 years. IRD has a selection of events that many can participate in, and you can join in now on IReggaeDay.com. Here’s to Reggae, and here’s to Leslie Kong.

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Rhiya Luna Tribute Playlist on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #StMary #Boston #Dorchester #Reggae #Dancehall #PopMusic #Music #13thStreetPromotions #RhiyaLuna #Shie #ShieMusik #ShaneikaMartin #Playlist #LongLiveRhiyaLuna #Caribbean #Tribute

We Pay Tribute To The Late Rhiya Luna In Our Latest Playlist

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This post is dedicated to a Mother, a sister, a very unique talent, and a friend. She was born Shaneika Martin, but the music scene first knew her as “Shie“, then later on, Rhiya Luna. We lost this dear individual on March 2 after a long battle with Illness, and it has really left a dark cloud over many who received the news. She was a longtime friend and supporter of this platform, and she was destined to do great things. It’s never easy when you lose a loved one, and one can only keep their memory alive through previous interactions, and their works and hobbies. Today, we pay tribute to Rhiya Luna with a tribute Playlist titled, “Long Live Rhiya Luna“.

For over an hour, listeners can tune in to some of the tracks that Rhiya Luna shared with the world over the years. From Dancehall singles, to R&B and Pop-inspired tracks, to songs with positive messages, she was on her way to doing even more, but life had other plans. She got to share the stage with some great talent, and when there were doubts, she was backed by many who truly believed in her and wanted to see her win. She leaves behind a family who will honour her name, and listeners like us will ensure that the people heard her. Long live Rhiya Luna, sleep well my friend ❤️.

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