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.@IAmSharonMarley & Big Youth Connect For “Steppah”

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It’s the weekend before the official release of the Film, “Bob Marley: One Love“, and the anticipation is high. The Iconic Bob Marley continues to be a topic around the world, with many remembering the hits and his presence, while others dabble in various discussions surrounding the Man. The Marley brand has gone up a few levels over these past few months, with some of the offsprings making strides. Recently, Julian secured a GRAMMY win for “Best Reggae Album“, and now Sharon returns to music with a new single called, “Steppah“.

Produced by Leroy Romans and Nicholas Davis, “Steppah” featured the legendary Big Youth, and was released through Gong Gyal Entertainment. Sharon Marley reminisces on a past love, and though their paths have taken different turns, she has a hope they will reunite and recapture some of that magic they had. Big Youth brings his iconic vibe to the track as he now holds the position of an OG. The video, directed by Donisha Prendergast (daughter of Sharon Marley), takes us back in time as we look at the story of young love, the separation, and the great reunion in modern day. Lots of eye-catching 70s fashion here, and paired with Sharon and Big Youth’s sounds and energy, we can expect “Steppah” to be in heavy rotation leading up to Valentine’s Day. “Steppah” is the latest single off Marley’s upcoming “Love Frequency” album, which is set for release later this year. A lil weekend love for you to tune in to.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Big Youth – S90 Skank (1974)

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It’s Heroes Weekend in Jamaica, and we know many will find a way to have some fun during the Covid 19 Pandemic (Please be safe, and don’t add to the high positive cases). While there is a curfew implemented, that won’t stop the people from taking trips around the Island. Many would be looking forward to crews and gangs revving their choice of Bikes ranging from “Ninja Bikes” to “Yeng Yengs”, and today’s Oldies Sunday is a tribute to that, and honour a legend. Today’s selection comes from Manley Buchanan O.D. a.k.a. the great Big Youth with the track, “S90 Skank“.

Produced by Keith Hudson for his Imbidmts label and released in 1974, the track was inspired by the Honda S90, a popular Motorcycle in Jamaica at the time. The song featured Big Youth performing a series of half singing and toasting throughout the track, and you could hear the revving of a Bike at various parts. When recording, a Bike was brought into the Studio for added realism. The song turned out to be Big Youth’s first hit single, and was even used by Honda for a S90 Commercial. The track was featured on his “Everyday Youth (The Best Of Big Youth)” album in 1980, and “Cool Breeze – Ride Like Lightning: The Best Of Big Youth 1972-1976” album in 2002. Big Youth went on release many hits and projects over the years, and become an influence to generations of Reggae/Dancehall artists. This month (October 2020), he has been awarded the Order Of Distinction by the Government of Jamaica for his various contributions to the culture.

THANK YOU BIG YOUTH!

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Boris Gardiner – Every N***** Is A Star (1973)

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Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from a great singer, Boris Gardiner. Titled “Every Nigger Is A Star” and produced by Leal Records in 1973, this was created in the era of Blaxploitation Films and strong Black Pride. Boris created this song as an effort to bring a positive tone to the word “Nigger” the same way Hip Hop music has been doing today in various songs. Boris also sang about loneliness, reflecting on Africa, and acceptance and recognition of the black man. The song was featured on the soundtrack that he and his brother Barrington were contracted to make for the movie of the same name. The movie was made also in an effort to bring a change to the word, but turned out to be a huge flop in Theaters.

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