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Suspense x Nhance "Broken Pieces (Remix)" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Nhance #Suspense #BrokenPieces #BrokenPiecesRemix #MusicVideo #Video #youtube #JVCinematic #Riddim #JahstarksRecords #TegoBoss #Caribbean

Suspense & Nhance Go At It In “Broken Pieces (Remix)”

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Couples fight everyday. Some work it out, others go to the extreme before calling it quits. Some pairings are never the best, while others are blessings. Dancehall Artist Suspense has had her share of bad relationships, and with “Broken Pieces (Remix)“, she makes one play out in the spotlight.

Featuring Dancehall “Monsta” Nhance, Suspense joins him in a war of words in, “Broken Pieces (Remix)”. With a video directed by JV Cinematic, the Artists play out their beef onscreen, from ignoring calls, to getting at each other vocally and nearly physically, to further separating themselves in the end. Produced by Tego Boss/Jahstarks Records, Suspense’s original track brought her some attention earlier this year, and with Nhance onboard for the remix, we can see these two taking it further with follow up releases. If the creative freedom is there, this could be a properly produced skit, with the Artists sharpening their acting skills. While the season is for unity, there is a lot of division going on. Hang in there.

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Jelissa Marie's "Felt Like Yard" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #London #UK #Design #Creative #Art #Craft #13thStreetPromotions #JelissaMarie #JelissaWilliamson #FeltLikeYard #Montessori #Education #DIY #Caribbean

Jelissa Williamson Celebrates Jamaican Heritage With Kid-Friendly Craft

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To all my viewers and readers living overseas, how much do you miss being at home? We understand many migrated for financial reasons, and some desire to return living better than they lived growing up in the Caribbean. Some keep the feeling alive by visiting when they can, some attend Caribbean-themed events, some secure the family connection, while others find creative ways to make “farrin” feel like home. London-based Creative and Mother of two Jelissa Williamson a.k.a. Jelissa Marie may not have been born in Jamaica, but she makes connections to keep herself and her family close to her heritage. Recently, she used her love of being creative to celebrate her heritage that everyone can enjoy.

With “Felt Like Yard“, Jelissa Marie creates fun items that tap into her love for Jamaica. In a series of videos she shared on Social Media, she displayed Jamaican cuisine and fruits that had many doing double takes to see if the food was real. From Ackee & Saltfish, to Oxtail with Plantain and Rice and Peas, to Patty, to Guineps, to Porridge with Crackers, to Jerk Chicken, Jelissa’s hands were given a special touch to make these well-loved items from home come to life. With children in mind including her two daughters, Jelissa’s creations encourage stronger family bonds, and with the use of the Montessori Education system, boost children’s zeal for learning and creativity, and develop a love and respect for heritage. The Montessori system is an educational system designed to tap into children’s natural interests and activities rather than a formal way of learning. This includes hands-on learning, playing, developing real-world skills, emphasizing a child’s independence and eagerness to learn.

Jelissa is currently dealing with a demand for her Island creations to be made for purchase, but she is finalizing her catalogue of items, and has a waiting list available for those interested. She’s also open for collaborations. You can find Jelissa on Instagram and TikTok.

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Matumbi "Empire Road" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #UK #Birmingham #EmpireRoad #Reggae #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Matumbi #UKReggae #ReggaeBand #1978 #EMIRecords #Caribbean

OLDIES SUNDAY: Matumbi – Empire Road (1978)

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There are songs that have made an impact in the culture that may have fallen by the wayside over the years, but because of “Oldies Sunday“, they get a chance to reconnect with familiar ears, and connect with the new generation. Today, our selection comes from British Reggae Band Matumbi with the track, “Empire Road“.

Matumbi’s “Empire Road” was produced by the Band, and released it through the Harvest label in 1978. The track was a theme song from the short-lived BBC series of the same name, which was written by Guyanese-British Writer Michael Abbensetts, and starred Guyanese-British Actor Norman Beaton (Desmond’s), Trinidadian-British Actress Corrine Skinner-Carter (Eastenders), and St. Lucian-British Actor Joseph Marcell (The Fresh Prince Of Belair).

The series was set in a street in Birmingham, England called “Empire Road” that hosted a racially diverse mix of African-Caribbean, East Indian, and South Asian residents, highlighting the day to day incidents that occur there through the life of a Residential Property Landlord. The series made history as the first British Television series to be written, directed, and acted predominantly by Black Artists. The song highlights the clash of cultures from food to way of life in the community, but making a call for better living there. While the song was originally made for the TV series, it gained a lot of popularity to the point where it had to be released as an official single. The track was featured on the Band’s 1978 debut album “Seven Seals“.

Since the release of “Empire Road”, Matumbi went on to become one of the top British Reggae Bands in the 1970s and early ’80s. They released a number of singles and albums until their split in 1982, with some members having solo careers, and others joining The Cimarons and The Squad. “Empire Road” still has a place in the hearts of many, and holds a significant place in British Black History.

Thank You Matumbi For This Classic!

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"Two Of Cards" App a.k.a. "Strip Me" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Barbados #TrinidadandTobago #App #Gaming #CardGame #PlayingCards #iOS #MacOS #AndroidOS #iPhone #Android #Caribbean #SoftwareDeveloper #KenardoSmith

Jamaican Software Developer Turns Classic Card Game “Strip Me” Into New App!

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Growing up in the Caribbean, playing outside was the order of the day. Before the advent of the Internet as we know it, ring games, sports, and many other activities would dominate a child’s life, and would be remembered fondly. With the increase of technology, many of our pastimes have been fading away from regular use, and online activities have taken over. While many would show their displeasure, Jamaican Software Developer Kenardo Smith takes utilizes the power of modern Tech to incorporate some of our favourite pastimes. On January 16, he launched his latest App called, “Two Of Cards”!

“Two Of Cards” is the latest Caribbean gaming App developed by Kenardo Smith through K.I.S.S. Games. The App follows up Smith’s “ABC Fast Or Slow”, which was released in January 2020, and was widely success as it gained thousands of downloads between the iOS and Android platforms, and received praises on Social Media, and on 13thStreetPromotions.com, and TheDigitalJamaica.com. “Two Of Cards” is the digital version of the “Strip Me” card game from Jamaica, or the “Suck The Well” card game from Barbados and Trinidad & Tobago, and requires two players alternatively playing various cards with one having the better card, and the other rewarding that player till either party’s hand is empty, deeming the rewarded the victor.

 “Two Of Cards” is a Freeminum App, which means it’s ad-supported, and offers in-app purchases that will enhance the user’s experience. The App is available on iOS, MacOS, and Android platforms, requiring users to have iOS 11.0 and up, MacOS 11.0 or later, or Android OS 5.0 or later installed on their respective devices. Kenardo Smith will be updating the game through a series of App updates in the future. 

“Two Of Cards” is now available in the Google Play Store, and the Mac and iOS App Stores. For more information on the game and more, visit KissGames658.com, and follow @TwoOfCards on Instagram. Show us some love/follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @13thStreetPromo.

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13thStreetPromotions.com celebrates 10 Years! #Jamaica #Music #Caribbean #13thStreetPromotions

10 Years Later…

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Since Jan. 24, 2012…

3,594 posts…

5,256,000 Minutes…

Gave countless Artists a platform…

Countless hours of content played…

Viewed in almost every Country…

Made a few Logo changes…

Loved by many…

Snubbed by many…

Appeared on numerous timelines and screens…

Mentioned by big names and newcomers…

Powered by God and determination…

Is a known unknown…

…But still pushing for greatness, and a lot more!

What started as a platform to feature hometown (Manchester) Artists (that went nowhere quickly), turned into a platform that featured and promoted Caribbean based and influenced talent. Thank you for 10 years. Grateful for the various members of the supporting cast over the years. Shoutout to those who spoke ill of the brand, it didn’t close the doors. Whether 10 views, 10 likes, or 100,000 visitors, as long as 13th Street Promotions is in your browser history.

Keeping it short, here’s to more years.

As always… Visit 13thStreetPromotions.com.

(We have a few more links for you to check out here.)

(If you feel like sending some Anniversary money, Tweet us for the Paypal or Cashapp lol)

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The Purpose of Therapy: A Live Well Jamaica Feature & Campaign

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As Jamaicans, we strive to achieve all things bright and beautiful. Our lifestyle is one that reflects livity and freedom; that is brand Jamaica. However, what has been severely affecting our liberating culture in recent times, is the stereotypical treatment of our men, ultimately enhancing an anti-climatic nature of not seeking help — therapy, in particular. This phenomenon has been a constant discourse as it continues to haunt men in our society from one generation to the next. In our daily activities, it is evident that a significant number of males in our society who face life-threatening experiences are more likely to cover up their emotions and repress their feelings.

For many of them, this repression tends to manifest in unpleasant ways such as violence and sometimes even imposter syndrome and depression. Yet, they are reluctant to seek professional help in an effort to release those burdens. What’s even more saddening, is that many persons aren’t aware that mental health facilities even exist. These are the reasons we are taking an in-depth approach to raising awareness.

Therefore, this campaign ‘(His) tory: Normalize Therapy for Young Men’, seeks to eradicate the barriers between therapy and the fear that men experience, and provide useful information for them to receive the help. The purpose of therapy for men, as explained by Dr. Wendy- Lou Greenidge, is to ‘reshape the thought process of Caribbean perspective from stereotyping therapy to seeking professional help’.

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