Tag: 1993

Sharlene Flores "Parang Soca Fun" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #TrinidadandTobago #Soca #Parang #Music #13thStreetPromotions #SharleneFlores #ParangSocaFun #1993 #FloresDeSanJose #Christmas #Crosbys #JoeBrown #SocaMusic #Caribbean

OLDIES SUNDAY: Sharlene Flores – Parang Soca Fun (1993)

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It’s Christmas time, and it’s that time for music! On “Oldies Sunday“, you’re going to hear something classic, and something that brings back memories. Today, we head on over to Trinidad & Tobago to check out Sharlene Flores’ “Parang Soca Fun“.

Produced by Joe Brown with Wayne Flores and Ronnie Kalicharan of Flores De San Jose and released through Crosby’s in 1993, Sharlene Flores welcomed the Christmas season with good vibes in, “Parang Soca Fun”. There’s no Christmas party like a Caribbean Christmas party, and Flores brought in a great voice and music, and invited all listeners to partake in dance, food, fun, and unity. Listeners couldn’t help but dance to this one, and it quickly gained rotation in the Caribbean. “Parang Soca Fun” was featured on the 1993 album of the same name. Parang is a joyous time, and is made memorable with music by the likes of Sharlene Flores.

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Super Beagle & Reggie Stepper Sampled On New @FreddieGibbs & @Alchemist Project

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In the wee hours of Friday July 25, US Rapper Freddie Gibbs and Producer The Alchemist released their new collaborative project called, “Alfredo 2“. The new project is the sequel to their 2020 release, and features the duo sharing street tales, and a display of lyrical exercises over solid production. Fans have anticipated this project for quite some time, but some may have heard a familiar sound on one of the tracks.

On track 5 of Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist’s “Alfredo 2” named “Empanadas“, Reggie Stepper and Super Beagle’s “Cu Oonuh” was sampled throughout. Produced by Winston Riley on the “Stalag Riddim” and released through the Techniques label in 1993, “Cu Oonuh” was one of Stepper’s biggest singles. The intro for the track, which was performed by Super Beagle, was sampled for “Empanadas”. “Cu Oonuh” was previously sampled on Rapper Logic’s “Bobby Tarantino 2” project, its most popular sampling was done on Kanye West’s 2012 track, “Mercy“. Freddie Gibbs is no stranger to using Dancehall/Reggae in his music, and has previously worked with Agent Sasco for his “Bandana” project, and sampled Dancehall music for previous projects. We hope the respective people sampled and their estates are taken care of fairly. “Alfredo 2” is out now.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Garifuna Kids – Baila Baila (1993)

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Closing off “Black History Month” on “Oldies Sunday“, we wanted to not only give you a past hit, but introduce to an audience something they haven’t heard before. While Reggae, Soca, Calypso, Reggaeton etc. are signature sounds from the Caribbean/Latin America, we wanted to share some Garifuna Music. The Afro-Indigenous people of Central America and Saint Vincent and The Grenadines introduced it with sounds originating from West Africa, then spread it to countries like Belize and Honduras, and was given the Proclamation of Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity title by UNSECO in 2001. Today, we highlight Belizean group the Garifuna Kids, and their track, “Baila Baila“.

Released through Rochez Brothers Entertainment in 1993, the Garifuna Kids brought great vibes and high energy with “Baila Baila”. The track drew inspiration from Punta Rock (a sub-genre of Garifuna Music), while the production was a mix of traditional Instruments, callbacks, and melodies that had everyone truly dancing. The track quickly caught on shortly after its release, and was featured on the group’s 1993 album of the same name. The country of Belize was home to many Garifuna musicians, and Garifuna Music was one of the sounds that empowered the people. The Garifuna Kids are still an active group, and continue to perform in Belize and other parts of the world, keeping the culture alive in the process. “Baila Baila” remains one of the group’s most memorable songs, and has been getting some recognition over the years on Social Media.

Thank You Garifuna Kids For This Hit!

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Reel 2 Real – I Like To Move It (1993)

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Ready to turn up the vibes? For today’s Oldies Sunday selection, we’re throwing a party that even the pets will enjoy. Today, we go back to the 90s to check out Colombian/Trinidadian/American duo Reel 2 Real’s “I Like To Move It“.

Produced by Ralphie Muniz and 1/2 of Reel 2 Real’s Erick Morillo and released through Strictly Rhythm in 1993, “I Like To Move It” was Mark Quashie a.k.a. The Mad Stuntman a.k.a. the other 1/2 of Reel 2 Real’s showcase of deejaying over some House Music production. The high energy track was made to get the people moving and rock rooms, with Dancehall/Ragga-inspired lyrics being chanted throughout. With the line “I like to move it move it…“, listeners were in for a good time. The track was included on Reel 2 Real’s 1994 debut album, “Move It!“. “I Like To Move It” was an instant hit for ravers as it secured #1 chart placements in a number of countries including Belgium, Canada, France, Zimbabwe, The Netherlands, and the UK, and top 10 placements in even more countries. The track went on to win a number of awards over the years, went gold in Australia, France, the UK, The Netherlands, and Germany, and has been hailed as one of the best EDM, Party, and 90s songs of all time by a number of publications.

The success of “I Like To Move It” didn’t stop at just chart placements. It was remixed a number of times over the years as well. The track is one of the most frequently licensed songs, appearing on numbers of compilations yearly. It appeared in commercials for USPS, McDonalds, Durex, Jeep, Toyota, and the Fairy dishwasher brand, used in the video games “Just Dance“, “DJ Hero“, “Mario Strikers Charged“, and “SingStar Dance“, and a dance emote inspired by it appeared in “Fortnite“. It was included in a number of TV shows and Films including “American Dad!“, “New York Undercover“, and “Saving Silverman“, but it was at its most popular when it appeared in the “Madagascar” animated film franchise thanks to it being performed by the character King Julien, becoming the official theme song of the franchise. The song still holds a level of popularity to this day.

Since the release of “I Like To Move It”, Reel 2 Real went on to release more music before disbanding in 1997. Erick Morillo continued to produce and DJ until his death in 2020, while Mark Quashie continued to release more music over the years, in between performing “I Like To Move It”. Reel 2 Real owned the 90s, while their biggest hit is still making an impact.

THANK YOU REEL 2 REAL FOR THIS CLASSIC!

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OLDIES SUNDAY (Christmas): Marcia Miranda – Gimme Love Fuh Christmas (1993)

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It’s that time of year when it’s colder than cold, and Sorrel and Ham become holiday staples. It’s Christmas time on Oldies Sunday. For today’s entry, we take a trip to Trinidad & Tobago to hear Marcia Miranda’s “Gimme Love Fuh Christmas“!

Arranged by Pelham Goddard, “Gimme Love Fuh Christmas” was released through Crosby’s in 1993. The holiday-themed track finds Marcia Miranda rejecting all the typical gifts that one would want for Christmas, and is instead needing love from her Husband. It gets very chilly at that time of year, and without the love of her life, the season is a sad one. “Gimme Love” resonates with many during this time of year as some would find themselves lonely, or even distant from the ones they love. We hope that changes for many of our listeners. Marcia Miranda’s “Gimme Love Fuh Christmas” became a popular Parang track when released, and is still played through various outlets to this day.

Marcia Miranda is still very active in the Caribbean, and has a catalogue that extends beyond Parang. Stay tuned to this platform for another holiday offering on Oldies Sunday!

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Louchie Lou X Michie One – Rich Girl (1993)

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Make sure you’re working towards your finances when you hear today’s Oldies Sunday selection. Today, we take a trip to the UK to check out Louise Gold and Michelle Charles a.k.a. Ragga/Soul duo Louchie Lou and Michie One’s “Rich Girl“.

Released through Fashion Records in 1993 (originally 1992 with Sly & Mafia’s “Riot” on the B Side) on the “Fever Pitch Riddim“, “Rich Girl” was Louchie Lou and Michie One’s debut single. The track was inspired by the 1964 track “If I Were A Rich Man” from the “Fiddler On The Roof” Musical. The track found Louchie and Michie sharing lyrics about getting out of Poverty and what they’d do if they were wealthy, but also share that no matter how much money they’d have, they’d never change who they truly are, and money can’t buy love and happiness. “Rich Girl” helped to get Louchie Lou and Michie One’s name out there, but wasn’t an instant hit for them.

Since the release of “Rich Girl”, they duo went on to find chart success, and release albums until they disbanded in 2000. In 2004, American Pop star Gwen Stefani and American Rapper Eve sampled “Rich Girl” for their single, “Rich Girl“, which was produced by Dr. Dre. It went on to become a multiplatinum success.

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