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OLDIES SUNDAY (Christmas): The MerryMen – Drink A Rum (1974)

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It’s December, and that means it’s Christmas time! No matter what has been happening in the year, we all look forward to this holiday season. With the holidays come time off for the schoolers, and for the older crowd it’s party time in every way, or an extra payday. For today’s Oldies Sunday selection, we head over to Barbados, who just celebrated their Independence Day, to check out The Merrymen’s version of, “Drink A Rum“.

Produced by The Merrymen for Merry Disc and released in 1974, “Drink A Rum” is a cover version of Trini Calypso legend Lord Kitchener’s 1959 track of the same name. The Merrymen group, which is consisted of 5 members, all performed the track, blending harmonies and instruments for a song that celebrated the drinking part of the holiday season. Rum in various forms are consumed, and they are sure to bring the joy, warmth into the chilly time, and “kick” into the joyous occasions. While the original “Drink A Rum” was a popular Calypso song, their version did well in Barbados, throughout the Caribbean, and other parts of the world, and became a song that enjoyed radio airplay around the Christmas season. The track was released on their 1988 Christmas album, “Caribbean Christmas Party“. The group have been enjoying a considerable amount of fame, and they performed the song on the road.

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.@MusicByShaiii Has His Eyes On That Special Lady In “Ova Do It”

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Bajan Recording Artist Shaí Bascombe is gearing up for an eventful Summer, and possibly the rest of the year. He already started the year with new music, and is ready to go with even more. This time around he gives us the new single, “Ova Do It“.

The self-produced “Ova Do It” finds Shaí Bascombe paying full attention to the lovely ladies out there, but emphasis on one special lady. From the way she wears her hair, her no-filter beauty, her ability to stand out, and possessing the good body has Shaí thanking God that she’s in his life. The production will have listeners dancing, and the catchy hook will be on repeat for many. For the ladies who overdo it in the beauty department, you are appreciated. Continue to over dweet.

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Grateful Co Wants To Be Free From Stress In “No Horn”

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Crop Over time is gonna be a special one this year, but to be honest, it has always been special. With the various music releases being churned out, we know that the people will be in for an amazing time. One person who is looking forward to it is Bajan Soca Artist Grateful Co as he looks forward to not only a fun Crop Over, but a stress-free life. He speaks about it in the new single, “No Horn“.

Produced by Decibel Production and Green Shanti and released through The Parris Agency, Grateful Co is determined to be free of harmful relationships in “No Horn”. He shares some of his experiences with ungrateful and deceptive Women, and he is tired of how they have affected him. No more sulking, no more stressing over somebody’s Daughter, and no more complaints because these Women can’t be completely satisfied. Grateful is packing up and embracing peace. “No Horn” is featured on the “Progressive Road Riddim“, and you can expect even more music from him leading up to the Crop Over events this Summer.

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Get Ready For Crop Over With @FaithCallender’s “Honestly”

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It’s a new day, and there are new vibes to enjoy! For Bajan Artist Faith Callender, she wants to have fun, and make beautiful things happen this year. Getting ready for the 2023 Crop Over season, she kicks things off with the new single, “Honestly“.

Produced by Barry Hill for Dreadhawk Productions, Faith Callender is here for a good time, for a long time. She’s not about postponing the vibes, she wants to wine! If you want to wuk up the place with her, you better bring your best moves, and nuh waste any time! With Crop Over promising to be the biggest one yet, Faith is ensuring that she keeps a few hits lined up for everyone to enjoy. It’s time to have fun, it’s time to party, and it’s time to build a vibe…honestly!

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OLDIES SUNDAY (Christmas): Red Plastic Bag – Maizie

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It’s the last Sunday before Christmas Day, and we hope you aren’t under immense pressure to get presents for everyone. It’s also another Oldies Sunday, and we have another selection that plays in the theme of the season. We take a trip to Barbados to check out Red Plastic Bag’s “Maizie“!

Produced by Mc Donald Fingall and released through the Pond Side label, Red Plastic Bag had to deliver something special for the holiday season. The song is a take on a classic Christmas song, but with Red’s signature twist as he speaks on the character “Maizie” who has been caught kissing Santa Claus. The story gets interesting as Maizie is being approached with questions about the man she’s kissing to see if it’s really Santa, or her secret lover. The drama-filled song became a popular since its release, and remains a favourite among Bajans, and listeners from around the world during Christmas time. Red Plastic Bag is a multi-year Soca Monarch King, and is one of the Icons of Calypso/Soca in the Caribbean.

Next Sunday is Christmas Day, save us a seat at the table.

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Ladies Show Yuh “Teknique” For @NailahBlackMan, @FatherPhilis, & Salty!

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Let’s get the party started! No matter where you are in the world, you can’t turn down a lil fun! We’re calling all the ladies, and we need them to show up for Trini Artist Nailah Blackman’s new video for the single, “Teknique“!

Directed by TheBoyChristian (who makes his debut as a Music Video Director) and featuring Trini Artist Salty and Bajan Artist Father Philis, “Teknique” is for all the ladies who know that they have the best moves. Nailah wants you to make the booty go “Bum Bum Bum“! When the temperature rises at the Fete, you only have one chance to stand out, and make an unforgettable impression. This one is for the showstoppers, the centre of attention, the hot girls, and the Soca girls! Father Philis adds his touch to the track by starting off with his signature, “Sweet girl…“, and Salty takes over soon after with plenty vibes. Time to make those speakers work, and for you to twerk! Get ready to fete.

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