Sizzla Kalonji releases new album, "On A High" on 13thStreetPromotions.com

Sizzla Takes Us “On A High” On New Album

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When you have a work ethic like Reggae Icon Sizzla Kalonji, best believe there will be a lot of new music to enjoy. While he has been busy in everything from producing, to Community Development, to Humanitarian work, a lot is done in those 24 hours. Nonetheless, Sizzla has get into Artist mode and give us a new album called, “On A High“.

Featuring 12 tracks, “On A High” is the follow up to the 2020 album, “Million Times“. Sizzla continues to give listeners a selection of love songs, conscious music, and a bit of Social Commentary. Chiney K Productions, Vision House Music, G MAC, In Da Mix, Great Black Minds Studio, Robert Murphy, and Kalonji Music Productions round out the producers featured on the album, while Recording Artists Gingerbread Mane and Mink Jo are the guest features on there. No matter what’s going on in the world, there’s always time to listen to some Sizzla.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Peter Metro – Police In A Jamaica (1985)

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If it’s one thing that Jamaican Artists will speak out against in their music apart from the Government, is the Police force. In 2021, it’s still a popular subject as there are many members of the force who overstep their boundaries, and are at times a part of the corruption. Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from Peter Metro with his single, “Police In A Jamaica“.

Produced by Hyman Wright and Percy Chin for the Jah Life Time Label on the “Answer Riddim” in 1985, Peter Metro recalls an encounter with the Police on an outing with fellow Deejay Nicodemus. Their adventure begins when the Artists were traveling from Old Harbour in a rental while Nicodemus was smoking Marijuana. The interactions that followed are similar to what many face to this day. While the Jamaica Constabulary Force may show off feel good videos on Social Media today, it doesn’t put a wool over the eyes of those who experience daily harassment and injustice from members of the force. “Police In A Jamaica” was a hit for Peter Metro, and it birthed a follow up titled “Police In England” in 1986. Be careful out there.

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Dancehall Artist Khxos drops new single, "Runaway" on 13thStreetPromotions.com

.@TheKhxos Taps Into Some Afrobeats Vibes On “Runaway”

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With plenty years in music, it’s safe to say Khxos is a veteran. With a catalogue that includes music for the ladies, music with a message, and the occasional exhibition of lyricism, Khxos has steadily gained a following over the years (He was featured as an Artist to watch in 2017). Since being signed to Delicious Vinyl Island, he has been releasing various tracks, and now he gears up for his sophomore album, “Complicated“. He gets things rolling with the new single, “Runaway“.

Produced by Kheilstone, the Afrobeats inspired “Runaway” finds Khxos needing an escape from a bad situation. While many go through their share of problematic relationships, friendships, and things of that nature, Khxos wants to leave it all behind, and start something new. Khxos looks to keep the momentum going up until the release of his album through Delicious Vinyl Island possibly before the end of 2021.

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Tappa Zukie's M.P.L.A. album that features the single, "Freedom" on 13thStreetPromotions.com

OLDIES SUNDAY: Tappa Zukie – Freedom (1976)

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Break the chains and kick down the gates, it’s Emancipation Sunday on Oldies Sunday! Parts of the Caribbean recognize August 1 (and August 2 on weekdays if the 1st is on a weekend) as Emancipation Day. It’s a day that commemorates the abolition of slavery, but we’re still fighting against many other forms of depression around the world. Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from the great Tappa Zukie with his track, “Freedom“.

Produced by Tappa Zukie and released through the KLIK Label in 1976. “Freedom” finds Tappa Zukie calling for the liberation of black people who have been held captive for centuries. He flexes a mix of singing and toasting inna dub style on the track, and he can be heard saying “freedom a wha di natty dread want…” throughout. The song came around the time when black consciousness was at an all time high, and it makes its mark an important song of the times, with messages that are still relevant today. “Freedom” was included on Zukie’s 1976 album, “MPLA“. As we recognize an important day, may we still fight to break the new chains of oppression.

Thank You Tappa Zukie!

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Sekani BRGHTN & Mouse Sucks team up for the single, "GOALS".

.@SekaniBRGHTN & @MouseSucks Aim To Accomplish Their “GOALS”!

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Sekani BRGHTN continues to make music that is not only entertaining, but has a message. Earlier this year he provided some positive words and let listeners in on his journey on the single, “Do Well“, which was met with great feedback. He now wants his listeners to aspire for more in the new single, “GOALS“.

Produced by Blu Majic Beat Co. and featuring frequent collaborator Mouse Sucks, Sekani BRGHTN gives listeners some well needed motivation on “GOALS”. He shares some of his experiences, but leaves the listener with a message that despite challenges you may face in life, never let them get in the way of achieving your goals. It’s hard out there, so a song like this is needed at this time, and we can only take it a day at a time. Sekani looks to further promote his single via a series of motivational posts on Social Media, and may just give the world another project before the end of the year.

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Reggae Revolution’s “Lay Me Down” Featured In Latest @RaisingKanan Episode!

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Reggae Music is just something that creeps into every part of your life, and it’s such a good thing. While we enjoy Reggae through our headphones and speakers, others are caught off guard through some of their favourite TV shows. One such show is a spinoff of the popular “Power” series called “Power Book III: Raising Kanan“. The series gives a backstory on one of the Antagonists from the original “Power” series, Kanan (played by Rapper/Exec. Producer 50 Cent), and in it’s latest episode, we hear a lil Reggae courtesy of US Reggae Band, Reggae Revolution’s “Lay Me Down“.

Released through Fervor Records in 2006, “Lay Me Down” is a Reggae love song from Reggae Revolution. The single was featured on the band’s “Reggae Revolution!” album. Reggae Revolution is a band that was formed in the 2005 by Multi-Instrumentalist/Songwriter/Producer Robert Cote in Phoenix, Arizona, and features Mike Bailey, Eric Eugene, and Katherine Rickling as members. The band was formed as a side project by Cote for Fervor Records, and after the band’s only album release, they disbanded. The “Lay Me Down” track can be heard in episode 2 of “Raising Kanan” during a scene featuring Actor Omar Epps.

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