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.@KabakaPyramid, @WhosRila, Spragga Benz & More Featured In “What’s On 13th Street?”

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Since March 2025, we premiered a new weekly Playlist called, “What’s On 13th Street?“. Since then, we have featured over 1000 new songs from Artists in and outside the Caribbean. Some are your faves, others are legends in the game, and some newcomers. Please show your support for the Playlist by liking/following it on Spotify, share with your friends regularly, and enjoy!

This week for “What’s On 13th Street?“, Kabaka Pyramid dropped “The Lyrics Tape”, WhosRila shared his “Made You” single, Spragga Benz returned with the “Endeavors Reloaded” album, Busta Rhymes released “This Woman” that sampled a Jamaican classic off the long-awaited “Dillagence II” project, and more.

The “What’s On 13th Street?” Playlist is now available for streaming on Spotify.

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Pliers’ Version Of “Bam Bam” Sampled On @BustaRhymes & J Dilla’s “Dillagence II”

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Earlier this week, Hip Hop legend Busta Rhymes released the long-awaited “Dillagence 2” project. Done in memory of the late Producer J. Dilla, Busta would record over a number of beats that Dilla left behind in his care. The project comes 18 years after the release of the first “Dillagence“, and he does the project justice with a number of tracks and collaborations. Busta taps into his Brooklyn roots, and even his Jamaican roots, and in the album, there was a familiar sound featured.

On track 7 of Busta Rhymes and J Dilla’s “Dillagence 2” called “This Woman“, the sound of Pliers’ “Bam Bam” was sampled. Featuring the late D’Angelo, the line of “This Woman, never troubled no one…” comes from the “This Man, don’t trouble no one…” line from “Bam Bam”. Released in 1993 and produced by Sly & Robbie, “Bam Bam” was a cover of Toots & The Maytals’ 1966 original (find the influence “Bam Bam” had in our Playlist here, and if you’d like, check out our Playlist featuring The Maytals), which was produced by the late Byron Lee. Pliers revealed that “Bam Bam” was recorded on the same day he and Chaka Demus recorded the classic “Murder She Wrote“, and both have found their own success. D’Angelo’s contribution on “This Woman” was rumored to be a part of his “Voodoo” album that never made the cut. Pliers’ version was featured on the 1993 album, “Tease Me“.

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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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Ding Dong Finally Releases Debut Album, “From Ding Dong To World Ding”

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There are many kings in the Dancehall world, but in the realm of the dance culture, there are also a few kings, and Ding Dong is one of them. Since the 2000s, he has made his name in the streets as a Creator, and helped to advance the culture. With his rising fame, he delved into the music aspect, and scored a number of hits along the way. It all paid off for him as his brand became International, in recent years, a mainstay in Corporate Jamaica. With the success he amassed, there was something still missing, an album. Today, the Man born Kemar Ottey introduces his debut album, “From Ding Dong To World Ding“.

Consisting of 13 tracks, Ding Dong crosses a new milestone with the release of his 1st album, “From Ding Dong To World Ding”. The Deejay steadily built his catalogue over the years to get to this level, and he delivers a project that showcases what made him a legend, and has something for everybody to enjoy. The album’s energy was made possible in part to the production by the likes of Khalfani Records, Ricky Blaze, Felva, DJ Mac, Dunw3ll, Romeich Entertainment, and Bassick Records, and guest appearances by Skeng, Skillibeng, Kaka Highflames, Vanessa Bling, Stalk Ashley, Govana, Bravo Ravers, Popeye Caution, Afro B, and Busta Rhymes. Ding Dong’s musical journey had a few bumps in the road, but he has experienced the glory, and will write more chapters to the story.

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.@BustaRhymes Reunites With Vybz Kartel & @Akon On “Crazy”

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Freedom sweet, ain’t it? Vybz Kartel has been enjoying it like never before. Currently in the England, the Deejay has been on a comeback journey since July 31, 2024, and he’s just getting started. A welcome back Concert, new singles, reconnecting with many, and enjoying life and love, he is grateful. Speaking of reconnecting, he did just that recently with the legendary Busta Rhymes, and earlier they released the new collaboration called, “Crazy“.

Produced by Hitmaker and featuring the legendary Akon, Busta Rhymes and Vybz Kartel solidify their friendship even more, and gave us another collaboration in, “Crazy”. Busta gives us some of his signature bars while Akon shows why he is in the league of greats, and Vybz shares his new and positive outlook on life, with the declaration that “God is the greatest”. The last time Busta and Vybz collaborated was on “The Don & The Boss” from 2021, so them being in the same space together for this new track was nothing short of a blessing. Remember when Vybz remixed Akon’s hit single “Locked Up“? Good times. Here’s to more collaborations.

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.@Skillibeng, @SpiceOfficial & More For Vybz Kartel’s “Freedom Street” Concert

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December 31st will be a night for the books and more as Dancehall Artist Vybz Kartel will headline his highly-anticipated “Freedom Street” Concert. Since his release from Prison on July 31, fans have been awaiting the day he takes the stage, and deliver his hits for them. The announcement of the Concert came this past August, and updates about the venue, the date, and what to expect have been shared and hinted. Earlier today, the public got a lot more information at the official Press Conference.

Vybz Kartel joined Joe Bogdanovich and “Skatta” Burrell of Downsound Records, and more on stage at Janga’s Sports Bar as valuable updates on “Freedom Street” were shared. For those who were eager to know what the lineup would be like, Kartel shared that his sons Likkle Addi and Likkle Vybz, Skillibeng, and Spice are confirmed to share the stage with him. Busta Rhymes, longtime friend and collaborator would make an appearance at the event, and possible appearances by Drake, Popcaan, and fellow Portmore Empire members were mentioned. Updates for more lineup additions would be shared in the coming weeks on Social Media. For those wondering what the “World Boss” would do in terms of performing, he shared that the show would be split into different eras, and songs from his “Black Kartel” days, the “War Angel” era, the “World Boss” times, and his incarcerated time would be performed. As a bonus for Concert goers, Downsound Records will have a “Black Friday” sale on November 29 and 30 that will slash 50% off tickets for those who missed out on the early bird specials.

In addition to the Concert, Vybz Kartel also officially launched his “Str8 Vybz Rum” line. With three variations offered, Vybz will bring fans back to the days of “Street Vybz Rum“, and introduce a new audience to his entrepreneurial side. The Rum is already on shelves at select locations, and he plans to bring it to even more parts of the world in the coming months.

The world is ready for Vybz Kartel, and “Freedom Street” is just the beginning.

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