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OLDIES SUNDAY: Ras Shorty I & The Love Circle – Watch Out My Children (1988)

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On today’s Oldies Sunday, our selection was made in recognition of the month of May being “Child’s Month“. Heading over to Trinidad & Tobago, we pick a song from the late Garfield Blackman a.k.a. Lord Shorty a.k.a. Ras Shorty I a.k.a. “The Father of Soca” along with The Love Circle Band. Titled “Watch Out My Children“, this was released in 1988 as a part of a live album of the same name, and in 1997. It was later featured as a part of the album “Jamoo Victory“. In the song, Ras Shorty I warns the youth to be alert as to not get caught up in the wrongs of the world, the dangers of drug abuse and it bringing shame and disgrace. A unique part of the song was that some lines were translated into various languages including German and French. The song has been translated in a total of 10 languages. The song, given its message, was later featured as a part of a Drug Abuse Campaign conducted by the United Nations. It was also covered by Jamaican Band, Chalice.

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Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Future: 8 Artists Who Started Out Young

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In recognition of May being Child’s Month, 13th Street Promotions is dedicating this Oldies Sunday post to the youth. Many of us can look back at our own childhood when we’d imitate our favourite Artists and pretend we are established stars. What many may or may not know is that some of our favourites started out or even got discovered in their early stages. While we know that acts like the late US Pop Star Michael Jackson and Jamaican Singer Jimmy Tucker started out very young (Jimmy was Jamaica’s 1st Child Prodigy in the 1950s), we’d like to inform you or refresh your memory on some of our Caribbean acts who started out young.

1. Machel Montano (Debut Age: 9) – Too Young To Soca

2. Beenie Man (Debut Age: 8) – Too Fancy

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NEW MUSIC: @DaxLion – Jah Children

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unnamedIn recognition of Child’s Month, Dax Lion has released a single for them. Titled “Jah Children” and produced by Makonnen Blake Hanna (@MonopolyKing), we hear Dax encouraging children to be better people, walk the right paths, stay far from the devil’s work, and continue smiling. Positive lyrics here from Dax Lion and I like the accompanying production. Remember to read a chapter a day, Jah children! The single is currently available on iTunes. Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: @MusicalYouth30 – Pass The Dutchie (1982)

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This generation rules the nation with version! Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from British Child Reggae Band, Musical Youth. Titled “Pass The Dutchie” and produced by Peter Collins in 1982, this is a song about facing extreme poverty. This song was redone version of the Mighty Diamonds’ hit “Pass The Kutchie” which was a song about smoking Marijuana. In the redone version, “Kutchie” was replaced with “Dutchie“, which was the name of a cooking pot.

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NEW VIDEO: @OnstageTV Interviews Wayne J

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They say children are the future right? Well in what may be his youngest guest, Winford Williams welcomed 10 year old Wayne J top the Onstage set. In the interview he spoke about his recent stage show appearances including being called on stage by Queen Ifrica at Rebel Salute, his current singles, his talents, how his parents helped his career, being a diligent student, and his future. Wayne J also premiered the video for his “18 or Older” single. Interesting Interview, well mannered child too, and I hope he goes far in the coming years.  What do you think? Check out the Interview below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Tony Rebel – Teach The Children (1994)

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In recognition of May being Child’s Month I present to you a hit from a great Reggae act, Tony Rebel. Titled “Teach The Children” which was produced by Bobby Digital (Digital B) and released in 1994, this is message music encouraging good upbringing of children. He speaks on the action of adults being a influence to children along with the saying “If you want a good cow, you better grow a good calf“.  Watch what you say to children, they need guidance and good upbringing.

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