Tag: classics

OLDIES SUNDAY: @SizzlaKalonji – Black Woman And Child (1996)

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Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from a legendary Reggae Artist, Sizzla Kalonji. Titled “Black Woman And Child” which was produced by Bobby Digital and released in 1996, we hear Sizzla showing love and appreciation for the black woman, promoting consciousness, Africa as the mother of all mankind, and Queen Omega. “Black Woman And Child” is one of Sizzla’s most popular singles and is a part of 2nd album of the same name which was released in 1997.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Chaka Demus And Pliers – Murder She Wrote (1992)

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In recognition of French Montana and Nicki Minaj’s hit, “Freaks“, today I feature one of the songs that was sampled in it. Titled “Murder She Wrote“, this was a very popular hit of legendary duo Chaka Demus and Pliers. Released in 1992 and produced by Sly and Robbie on the “Bam Bam” remake riddim, this song was described as a song for the ladies with an “Angel face but a Devil’s heart“. This song spoke about a girl named Maxine who was a user, very promiscuous, and was also a murderer. According to the artists, this was written off an experience but with a few details omitted.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: @GrungGaadZilla x @ABarringtonLevy – Living Dangerously (1995)

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In recognition of Bounty Killa’s recent award presented to him by the Jamaica Star for “Dancehall Achievement” and Barrington Levy’s release of his first album in 20 years, “Licensed To Thrill“, I’ve decided to post their most popular collaboration. Titled “Living Dangerously” and produced by JahScrew in 1995, both artists talk about  a woman who has done them wrong by committing infidelity and she lives a dangerous life. They also advise her on what will happen when they leave, and she must better herself before it goes real bad for her. This was a great combination of Bounty Killa’s commanding voice and hard lyrics, and Barrington Levy’s signature crooning.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Professor Nuts – Inna De Bus (1991)

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Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from legendary Deejay Professor Nuts with his 1991 hit “Inna De Bus“. Produced by G & G Nugent, Nuts deejays about his experiences in a Jamaican bus ride. He speaks about people being short on the bus fare and then thrown out, body odor offending people, speaking about the types of buses and bus fare prices. Very entertaining song and should have you laughing from Professor Nuts’ comical lyrics.

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NEW MUSIC: @BiggzGeneral x @KeidaMusic – Tuff Love

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Today’s music entry comes from Songstress Keida and Deejay Biggz General. Here they hop on the classic “Doin’ It” beat from rapper LL Cool J and did a song called “Tuff Love“. Pretty cool collaboration as they talk about how they’re yearning for each other’s love and despite situations they need to make it happen. This is off Biggz General’s “Salute Di General” Mixtape“, check out the song below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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25DaysOfChristmas: Frank Kelly – The 12 Days Of Christmas (Day 23)

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“On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me…“

Today’s 25DaysOfChristmas entry has been a very popular one on Jamaican radio for years during Christmas time. Irish actor Frank Kelly delivered his own version of the “12 Days Of Christmas” song where his “true love” gifted him on the 12 days and has had him move from happy to a broken man as the days go by. Very hilarious and very unforgettable. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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