Reggae Sumfest 2016 comes to a close tonight in Montego Bay with “Reggae Night“! Featuring performances from Tarrus Riley, Barrington Levy, Sanchez, Nature, Busy Signal, The “Don Dada” Super Cat, and many more! For those who could not attend, 13thStreetPromotions has got you covered! Watch the live stream below!
“The Release” is an Entertainment Program featured on Hype TV every Tuesday at 8:30 PM, with repeats on Thursday and Saturday at 6:30 PM. Hosted by Talisa Taylor, Lisa-Sade and Janice Young, the program features some of the newest entertainment releases and upcoming events. In the season finale they covered the controversial topics that have flooded the Dancehall scene in 2015 and more. If you want to check out season 1, 2, and previous releases, look here. To get your releases featured, please email thereleaseent@gmail.com and tell them 13thStreetPromotions sent you. Check out the latest releases below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
“The Release” is an Entertainment Program featured on Hype TV every Tuesday at 8:30 PM, with repeats on Thursday and Saturday at 6:30 PM. Hosted by Talisa Taylor, the program features some of the newest entertainment releases and upcoming events. In this episode Janice Young of Street Cred Jamaica fills in for Talisa while Recording Artist Torch Campbell co-hosts, and we have new releases from Damian “Junior Gong” Marley, Romain Virgo, Christopher Martin and more. If you want to check out season 1 and previous releases, look here. To get your releases featured, please email thereleaseent@gmail.com and tell them 13thStreetPromotions sent you. Check out the latest releases below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Finally premiering the visual to his biggest hit this year is Christopher Martin with “I’m A Big Deal“. Directed by RD Studios and featuring cameos by the likes of Comedians Prince Pine and Fat Skull, Reggae Artist Keznamdi, and Footballers Ian Goodison and Ricardo Gardner, we see Prince Pine and his friends abandoning a faulty car and upon their journey ending up crashing Christopher’s Pool Party. With scenes of bike riding, having fun in the pool and dancing, this is the perfect video for the summer. Off Chris’ debut EP “Steppin Razor“, check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
One of the headliners at the annual Dream Weekend event, Christopher Martin is “A Big Deal” and recently he spoke on a few things. Here he spoke about touring and receiving great feedback for his stage performances, his single “I’m A Big Deal” and the creation of the song, his EP and upcoming album, celebrating 10 years since his Digicel Rising Stars win, upcoming tours, and more. It’s crazy how time flies since Christopher Martin was a Rising Stars contestant. Looking forward to the full video for “I’m A Big Deal” as it features upcoming Comedian Prince Pine. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
This goes out to all the mamas, the baby mamas, the grandmothers, the aunties…you get the drift. Did you ever notice every year on Mother’s Day you hear some very familiar songs on the radio? Well I can’t be the only one so today my Oldies Sunday selection focuses on 5 Jamaican songs that never failed in getting airplay on Mother’s Day.
#5 – Richie Stephens x Bounty Killa – Pot Of Gold
With a mix of Richie Stephens’ singing and Bounty’s deejaying, this tribute was recorded for the “Pot Of Gold” label and has been a staple every year since it’s release.
#4 – Anthony Cruz – Mama’s Blessing
Released in 2003/2004 on the “I Swear” Riddim, Anthony Cruz sang about the hardships his mother went through to provide the best life for him. Never fails when it comes getting airplay this time of the year.