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OLDIES SUNDAY: Foxy Brown – Oh Yeah (2001)

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Closing off the Month of June with another “Oldies Sunday“ selection in recognition of “Caribbean American Heritage Month“. For today’s post, we go back to the 2000s to check Rapper Foxy Brown’s “Oh Yeah“.

Produced by Eddie Scoresazy and featuring Dancehall/Reggae Artist Spragga Benz, “Oh Yeah” was Foxy Brown’s assertion that she’s a Queen in Hip Hop, speaking her mind on a few observations, and display her dominance in the scene. Released through Def Jam Records in 2001, the track sampled “54-46 That’s My Number” by Toots and The Maytals, and interpolated “Punky Reggae Party” by Bob Marley and The Wailers. “Oh Yeah” was also a part of the launch of Brown and Benz’s relationship at the time, and it was further evidenced in the music video that was directed by Director X (then known as Little X). “Oh Yeah” was the first single of Brown’s 2001 album “Broken Silence“, but it was not successful when it was released. The track charted very low on Billboard, and was receiving little airplay on Radio. Despite this, it built its buzz in the streets through Mixtapes including a version with alternate lyrics on a DJ Envy-hosted “Best Of Foxy Brown” Mixtape, and live performances.

Since the release of “Oh Yeah”, Foxy Brown’s career had a number of setbacks. While she found success shortly after the release, she would find herself battling court cases, being dropped by Def Jam, slow to release music, and dealt with hearing loss. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Brown is of Dougla (Afro-Trini and Indo-Trini mix) and Chinese-Trinidadian descent. She shows her love for Trinidad and Tobago in a number of songs and media moments, along with namedropping Jamaica, but that has to do with her growing up in the melting pot of cultures in Brooklyn. She is a multi-platinum selling Hip Hop Artists, and one of the “Queens of New York Hip Hop“. She is recognized during Caribbean-American Heritage Month, and “Oh Yeah” went on to become of her signature tracks.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: @BustaRhymes – Woo-Hah!! (1996)

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The Month of June is recognized as “Caribbean American Heritage Month“, and on “Oldies Sunday“, we want to highlight a few Artists who are a part of this. Today, we highlight Jamaican-American Hip Hop legend Busta Rhymes with the single, “Woo-Hah!! Got You All In Check“.

Produced by Rashad Smith and released through Elektra Records in 1996, Busta Rhymes made a crash with the single, “Woo-Hah!! Got You All In Check”. This was his debut as a Solo Artist since his departure from the “Leaders Of The New School“, a Hip Hop group that was formed with himself, Dinco D, Charlie Brown, and Cut Monitor Milo in 1994. The track’s opening was a burst of energy from Rhymes, and it gave many listeners an introduction of an Artist who would dominate the scene. “Woo-Hah!!” was inspired by Funk legend George Clinton of the Parliament-Funkadelic, Hip Hop group The Sugarhill Gang, and Dancehall’s style and delivery. Given Rhymes’ Jamaican background and the energy that Clinton’s music delivered, those were essential in the creation of this song. The song featured what would be described as the Rapper’s manic delivery with a bevvy of rhymes throughout, and it was instantly well-received. The single was followed up with a Music Video directed by Hype Williams.

“Woo-Hah!! Got You All In Check” was successful for Busta Rhymes as it gained high chart placements on Billboard in the US, UK, New Zealand, Sweden, and The Netherlands. The single was featured on Rhymes’ debut album, “The Coming“, and would go on to receive Platinum certification, selling over a Million copies. There was also a remix that was released shortly after featuring the late New York Rapper, ODB.

Since the release of “Woo-Hah!! Got You All In Check”, Busta Rhymes would cement himself as a Hip Hop legend, a Global Ambassador of Music, and a New York Hip Hop King. Born in Brooklyn, New York to Jamaican parents, he always recognized his Jamaican background and upbringing, and it would show in a number of songs he released, collaborations, and Media moments. He would release a number of albums and singles that would earn him high sales, worldwide popularity, and high-profile accolades, and he is still active in music. He is recognized during “Caribbean American Heritage Month”, and “Woo-Hah!!” remains one of his classic releases.

Thank You Busta Rhymes For This Classic!

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Jazzy’s World TV Interviews Vybz Kartel

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Since his release on July 31st, 2024, Dancehall Artist Vybz Kartel has been a hot topic in Media. If you were one of the platforms to have been granted an Interview, you were in for a good time. Another Interviewer to take on the task is the young Media sensation, Jazzy of “Jazzy’s World TV“. The Brooklyn-based Teen has been making strides with her Interview series, and was recognized by a number of entities for her work. She recently interviewed Vybz Kartel, and it may just be one of her biggest moments.

For a few minutes, Jazzy and Vybz Kartel had a conversation about his upbringing in Portmore, his musical Inspirations, his start as a Dancehall Artist, contributing to the culture, his time in Prison, having appreciation for life since being free, family life, “Freedom Street“, and a lot more. This was a good presentation as Jazzy has continued to prove that she is a worthy part of modern Media, and there were plenty good moments throughout, even when she showed Vybz Kartel a poster of his first time performing in New York over 20 years ago. Jazzy previously interviewed the likes of Skillibeng, Damian and Stephen Marley, Nicki Minaj, and Rihanna, and we look forward to her continued elevation.

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Elephant Man Set @BarclaysCenter On Fire At Sold-Out Event

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Over the weekend (August 31), the “Energy God” Elephant Man sent a musical charge through New York as he took over the Barclays Center in Brooklyn for a performance. A headliner at the latest staging of the Reggae Fest event series, Ele gave the people what they wanted, great music, a reason to let that stress go, and an all-around good time. The Deejay shared the stage with his Daughter Haley, and patrons sang and danced along to the hits from the 2000s to recent years.

Before closing however, Elephant Man shouted out Dancehall Artist Ding Dong, as they weren’t close for a number of years, but a reunion was made moments later, that promoted an Instagram post from Ding the following morning. Backstage, Ele caught up with fellow entertainers Aidonia, Govana, Dexta Daps, and Wayne Wonder, and hilariously held a “Cologne Shootout” with Aidonia. The Deejay is currently promoting the singles, “Work Out”, “Bad Gyal”, “Dancing School”, and “Forever Dance”, and they’re out now on all digital music streaming platforms.

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.@OfficialKranium Parties Away In “Endless Vibes”

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Kranium may be thinking about hitting the Gym recently, but when it comes to the ladies and parties, you can find him indulging in all of that. In the middle of the Summer party season, he had to drop something to keep the energy going. Earlier, he dropped the video for, “Endless Vibes“.

Directed by Xavier Damase & Mellow and shot in Brooklyn, New York, it’s all about the ladies, the partying, and a whole heap of fun in the video for the Dready produced, “Endless Vibes”. Whether in the house or in the streets, viewers will tune in, and can’t help but add to the party vibes. Whether you’re in a parade in New York or at a street dance in Jamaica, it’s all about good times with some good people. Kranium scores another one for the fans.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Chuck Fenda – Jah It’s All About You (1996)

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The Month of June is recognized as “Caribbean American Heritage Month“, and on Oldies Sunday, we want to highlight a few Artists who are a part of this. Today’s selection comes from Reggae/Dancehall Artist Chuck Fenda with the single, “Jah It’s All About You“.

Produced by King Jammy’s on the “Money Money Riddim” and released through the Jammy’s label in 1996, Chuck Fenda uses his talents to give praise to Jah in “Jah It’s All About You”. Throughout the song, he shares the many things that Jah has done for him, the ways he pays back for those blessings, and shows his gratitude. Listeners are also encouraged to seek Jah because there is so much going on in the world, and the people need guidance. “Jah It’s All About You” gained some attention for Fenda following its release, and allowed him to perform the track at various events. The Music Video that accompanied the single was his first official visual, and was directed by Llewellyn “Big Daddy Leo” O’Reggio.

Since the release of “Jah It’s All About You”, Chuck Fenda went on to have a successful music career which included the release of a number of hit singles and albums. Thanks to his music and messages, he earned titles like “Poor People Defender” and “The Living Fire“. He also assisted in developing the career of Dancehall Artist Jada Kingdom. Born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Jamaica, Fenda embodied his Jamaican heritage, and contributed to the further growth of Reggae Music. He is recognized during “Caribbean American Heritage Month”, and Jah It’s All About You” is still played today.

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