Althea & Donna "Gone To Negril" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Reggae #Music #13thStreetPromotions #AltheaandDonna #GoneToNegril #Negril #Oldiessunday #OldSchool #1977 #ReggaeBloodlines #Caribbean #TommyCowan

OLDIES SUNDAY: Althea & Donna – Gone To Negril (1977)

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In recognition of Women’s History Month, we take the time out to feature Women who have made great contributions to our music culture. While we celebrate the Women all year over here, we recognize some through our Oldies Sunday section. Today’s selection comes from the duo Althea & Donna with the track, “Gone To Negril“.

Produced by Tommy Cowan and released through Reggae Bloodlines in 1977, “Gone To Negril” finds Althea & Donna taking a trip to the Jamaican North Coast destination. An area that is home to various Tourist and local attractions, the duo share their eagerness to be there, and they chronicle their journey from getting ready, to passing through various places before reaching their final destination. While Althea & Donna found great success with “Uptown Top Ranking“, “Gone To Negril” was a minor hit for the duo, and was featured on the “Reggae Bloodlines 2” compilation album. The track was also featured in the 2017 compilation album, “Sounds & Pressure Vol. 7“.

Since the release of “Gone To Negril”, Althea & Donna continued to release a few more singles before making an exit from music. They secured a place in music, and we recognize them for “Women’s History Month”.

Thank YOu Althea & Donna!

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Chronic Law "Gangstas Prayer" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #ChronicLaw #HundredHoursEnt #CrownMediaHouse #LawBoss #Caribbean

Chronic Law Shares His “Gangsta’s Prayer”.

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Who is working as hard as Chronic Law in Dancehall right now? He reminds us of the days when Vybz Kartel had at least 5 songs out almost every week, on almost every new Riddim. The “Law Boss” has kept his fans happy with the new content, and this new selection finds him collaborating with International professionals. Check out “Gangsta’s Prayer“.

Produced by US-based Producers Hundred Hours Entertainment and Crown Media House, Chronic Law continues to shares his thoughts over some great sounds. Always aware of his surroundings and the people he converses with, “Law Boss” stays ready for whatever may unfold, furthering emphasizing how important trust is in his life. He gives us a melodic delivery here, and fans will definitely enjoy this one. Hundred Hours Ent./Crown Media House previously worked with Jada Kingdom, IWaata, Malie Donn, and released the “Street Hours Riddim“. Keep this one in your rotation.

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Vybz Kartel x Masicka "Shootaz" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #VybzKartel #Masicka #Shootaz #13thStreetPromotions #Caribbean

.@MasickaMusic Secures New “Shootaz” Collaboration With Vybz Kartel!

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A few years ago, Dancehall Artists Masicka and Vybz Kartel created a wave with their 1st collaboration called, “Infrared“. The track turned out to be an instant between the “World Boss“, and the “Genahsyde Boss“. Many wondered if they’ll ever trade verses again, but today the wondering has ceased. Today, we hear the track, “Shootaz“.

Produced by Adidjahiem Records, Masicka and Vybz Kartel step out with another aggressive collaboration. These two rule the space, and anyone who wishes to oppose, they’ll be slapped silly and sent flying into nearby bushes. It’s a GazaGenahsyde, and things will get ugly if needs be. Masicka recently secured a deal with the infamous Def Jam Records, with a promise that a new album will be released later this year. Unfortunately for Vybz Kartel, his efforts for an appeal were futile, and fans can only hope they’ll see the “World Boss” walking as a free man someday. In the meantime, there’s new music to enjoy.

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Ding Dong "Bup Bup Bup" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #DingDong #DingDongRavers #WorldDing #RaversClavers #BupBupBup #Caribbean

Ding Dong Hits Them With A “Bup Bup Bup” Visual!

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Another year, another dancing track by Ding Dong. No matter what’s going on, he is one of the few Artists who will keep you entertained and moving. This time around, he gives us the visual for the track, “Bup Bup Bup“.

Directed by Xtreme Arts, Ding Dong and his Ravers Clavers step out like champions here. Feeling like Michael Jordan at the finals, Ding Dong proclaims he’s here to bup them in the head with nothing but style, determination, success, and hits. To all the naysayers, don’t get Ding on his wrong side, it may not be possible to comeback from that. With a couple decades in, “World Ding” has continued his climb to higher levels, and has tapped in various markets that will ensure he and his team are always good. More hits and dances for their head tops!

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Sizzla x Cheflodeezy "Consistent" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Miami #HipHop #13thStreetPromotions #Sizzla #SizzlaKalonji #Cheflodeezy #Caribbean

.@SizzlaOfficial Teams Up With @ChefLoDeezy on “Consistent”

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Jamaican Music Icon Sizzla Kalonji continues to show the world that he’s not wasting the gifts that he was blessed with. With a work ethic that’s still impressive, best believe Sizzla’s working on new projects to release later this year. In the meantime we get singles, including this new collaboration called, “Consistent“.

Produced by SpaceAgeRasta for Artekal Music, “Consistent” is a collaboration between Sizzla and US-based Rapper/Culinary Chef Cheflodeezy. Together they deliver motivational lyrics, and blend their sounds and influences for an enjoyable track. While Cheflodeezy steps out with a different energy, Sizzla gives us that classic falsetto throughout. Accompanying the new collab, is a music video directed by Steven Bernard. They share their hardships, but are grateful for the many blessings that have been bestowed their way. What are you grateful for today?

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Jamaica Salutes Legendary Songwriter Thom Bell In Our New Playlist!

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As we close another Black History Month, we use this last day to honour a Jamaican who helped to shape the musical landscape. His name is Thom Bell, and he is the co-creator of the “Philadelphia Soul” that reigned the 1970s. A Songwriter, Producer, Composer, and Arranger, Thom Bell gave the world classics, and has influenced generations. Today, we salute him with our latest Playlist titled, “Jamaica Sings For Thom Bell“.

Featuring 14 tracks (more would’ve been added if they were available for streaming), we highlight some of the Jamaican Artists who have covered songs that were either written, produced, or arranged by Thom Bell. From John Holt, to Horace Andy, to Boris Gardiner, to Alton Ellis, to Etana, we hear covers of classics by The Delfonics, Deneice Williams, The Stylistics, and more. Listeners can learn something new, or reconnect with songs that affected them in ways when they first heard them in the new Playlist. Soul Music along with R&B sounds have a heavy influence in Jamaican music, so it’s only right that many of the American classics were covered by some of the Jamaican greats. The late Thom Bell gave the world something special, and his work will continue to entertain and inspire. Thank you for everything Thom Bell, rest well.

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