Tag: 2007

I-Sasha x Million Voice "Real & Down To Earth" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Trinidad #TrinidadandTobago #Reggae #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #ISasha #MillionVoice #DontYouKnow #2007 #Studio53Ent #Oldies #OldiesSunday #OldSchool #Caribbean

OLDIES SUNDAY: ISasha – Don’t You Know (2007)

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On “Oldies Sunday“, we feature hits, classics, one-hit wonders, guilty pleasures, and underground favourites. Today’s selection is no different, and we fly over to Trinidad and Tobago to check out ISasha’s “Don’t You Know“.

Produced and released by Studio 53 Entertainment in 2007, ISasha makes a dedication to his Woman who he misses dearly in “Don’t You Know”. Relationships are sometimes hard, and there will be conflicts, and ISasha pleads for her return as he reflects on what makes her special to him, and shares future plans. With a melodic delivery over a production that features the usage of the Steel Drum, “Don’t You Know” became an instant hit in Trinidad and parts of the world, and secured a favourite spot for many in their collections. “Don’t You Know” was featured on the album, “Real & Down To Earth“, which was done in collaboration with the late Trini Artist Million Voice. The song was later featured on ISasha’s 2017 album, “Talk The Truth“.

Since the release of “Don’t You Know”, ISasha continued to keep himself busy in music. Some have labeled him a “one-hit wonder“, but he went on to release more music that became hits for many, performed his songs in various countries, celebrated over 25 years as a Recording Artist, and is currently promoting the 2nd staging of the “ISasha In Concert” in San Fernando, Trinidad. “Don’t You Know” remains his biggest hit, and it continues to be requested for Dub plates, a popular song request, and a concert favourite.

Thank You ISasha For This Hit Song!

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Richie Stephens – Come To Jamaica (2007)

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It’s Independence Day in Jamaica, and we celebrate Jamaica 61 on “Oldies Sunday“! This year we get two days of Independence celebrations, and we urge our readers to be safe on the road. Today’s selection comes from Richie Stephens with the track, “Come To Jamaica“.

Co-Produced with Danny Browne and released on the Pot Of Gold label in 2007, “Come To Jamaica” is one of the unofficial anthems of Jamaica by Richie Stephens. Throughout the track, Stephens is inviting outsiders to come and experience the Island, and all that it has to offer. With a great vocal delivery and a backup that help to steer this performance in the right place, “Come To Jamaica” instantly became a hit for Stephens. He had a track record of highlighting Jamaica in the best way through song, and this track was just another addition to the lineup. “Come To Jamaica” was featured on the 2008 album of the same name. The song was also remixed for CVM TV to promote their channel (“Looking in, looking out, looking even better…“).

Since the release of “Come To Jamaica”, Richie Stephens continued to have a music career that was already legendary. “Come To Jamaica” remains a favourite for many.

Thank You Richie Stephens For This Hit!

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Brick & Lace – Love Is Wicked (2007)

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For today’s Oldies Sunday selection, we go back to a time when Trucker Hats were back in style, Von Dutch was a brand people were familiar with, Jamaica was trending Internationally thanks to a few great Jamaican Artists, and this Jamaican girl group were on the verge of blowing up overseas. That girl group originally consisted of sisters Nailah, Nyanda, and Tasha Thorbourne, but was later reduced to just Nailah and Nyanda, and they were called, “Brick & Lace“! Today, we check out “Love Is Wicked“.

Produced by Steven “Lenky” Marsden on the “Diwali Riddim“ and released in 2007, Brick & Lace spoke about a love that despite being everything they wanted and they’d give their all for it, that person that gave the love never belonged to them, and has resulted in hurt. The song’s upbeat production made it a danceable one, and the hook was very catchy. The deliveries on “Love Is Wicked” stood out thanks to Nailah’s singing and Nyanda’s singjaying, and it quickly became a hit in Jamaica, and parts of the world.

“Love Is Wicked” successfully crossed over to the International market, and was featured in the soundtrack to “Bratz: The Movie“, got featured on “Jimmy Kimmel Live“, was included in the soundtrack for the “Sims 2” video game, and has enjoyed a number of remixes. Brick & Lace capitalized off the success of “Love Is Wicked” with a debut album of the same name which was released in 2007.

Since the release of “Love Is Wicked”, Brick & Lace went on to release a few more singles while being signed to Akon’s Kon Live label, formed a songwriting team with sisters Tasha and Candace called Bloodline, launched solo careers (Nailah goes by “Nyla” while Nyanda used her name), and the duo is currently enjoying TikTok love as “Love Is Wicked” has been gaining viral success since 2021, and grew even more thanks to TikToker Cynesse. Will the Thorbourne sisters return to the scene as a duo? Who knows, but “Love Is Wicked” remains a classic.

Thank You Brick & Lace For This Classic!

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Stanley Beckford And The StarLites – Soldering (1975)

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Hey Blogworld! Today’s entry in Oldies Sunday comes from the late Stanley Beckford (1942 -2007) who headlined the groups The Starlites, The Turbines and The Astronauts. He was a Mento singer who garnered many hits and won festival song competitions with his high pitched, nasal timbre laced delivery and interesting subject matter.

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