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OLDIES SUNDAY: Errol Dunkley – Black Cinderella (1972)

Posted on February 15, 2015November 4, 2021 by swadedavillain

Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from Reggae Musician, Errol Dunkley. Titled “Black Cinderella“, this was produced by Jimmy Rodway for Fe Me Time Records in 1972. Errol considered it a tribute to hard working black women, but it sounded more like a love song than the aforementioned idea. The creation for this came about when Jimmy introduced Errol to one of his poems of the same name. After some adjustments, Errol recorded the single and it immediately became a hit in a time of Black Empowerment.

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NEW MUSIC: @KendrickLamar x @AgentSasco – The Blacker The Berry

Posted on February 9, 2015 by swadedavillain

Fresh off his Grammy wins is the lyrical don, Kendrick Lamar with something for the Black-conscious folks. Titled “The Blacker The Berry” and features Jamaica’s own Agent Sasco, they both tackle social issue of Racism in a very aggressive and thought-provoking way over the combo production from Boi-1da and Terrance Martin. A great fit for Black History Month, and the rest of the year. Kendrick’s untitled album is on the way. Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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NEW VIDEO: @HopDaGreat682 – What Happened?

Posted on February 4, 2013February 4, 2013 by swadedavillain

In recognition of Black History Month, NY rapper HopDaGreat released a new video. Titled “What Happened?” and directed by L.E.S. Davis, Hop raps about the black inventors who created some wonderful inventions that we use daily. Not bad and I’m sure you all will like it as well. Check the quote by Marcus Garvey at the beginning. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.