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LTL Gives Us Dancehall-Disco Vibes With “BNB”



They say Jamaicans are nuff, and to be honest, it’s an understatement. Over the years, there have been collaborations and fusions with International music genres, and now Dancehall Music has extended a branch for more fusions. Canada-based group LTL, known for their viral single “Dagga Riddim“, are now diversifying their sound. This time around, they tap into an older music genre for their new single, “BNB“.

Produced by Jojo You Made That, LTL mixes Dancehall and Disco on the new single, “BNB”, The group, consisting of One Don, Yung 2nuff, Topman Meeko, Erin B, and Enzooo, all bring the energy here for a single aimed at the ladies. While the “Disco” sound isn’t the sound from the 70s, it’s a more modern vibe that could bring out the Disco ball, bell bottom pants, big hair, and high heel steppers to the dance floor. The production reminds me of the theme song for “That’s So Raven” or even Drake’s “Cheetah Print”, but it’s energetic, and gels well with the lyrics the Artists bring forth. Another example of Jamaicans making music that’s beyond the usual genres, and scoring big with them. Expect a Disco-themed music video in the future. Want another example of Dancehall and Disco joining hand in hand? Check out this Beenie Man, Little Lenny, Devonte, and Alley Cat classic. And for the record, there were Jamaicans recording Disco Music like Jesse Green, Carl Douglas, and Lorna Bennett.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Carl Douglas – Kung Fu Fighting (1974)


Today’s Oldies Sunday Selection comes from Jamaican Recording Artist, Carl Douglas. Titled “Kung Fu Fighting (Buy It Here)“, this was produced by Biddu for PYE Records in 1974. At that time, Martial Art films (termed “Chopsocky“) were increasing in popularity worldwide (especially in Jamaica), and at a time during the rise of Disco music, Carl created it as a tribute.

Kung Fu Fighting” didn’t start off as a hot single, and received no airplay five weeks since its release. After that it started gaining popularity in dance clubs and helped to make its entry into the UK Singles Chart at #42. After a while it rose to the top of the charts and stayed there for 3 weeks while it made its way to the US Billboard Hot 100 where it made it to #1. “Kung Fu Fighting” also went #1 in other countries including France, Austria, South Africa, Germany, and many more. It has been placed at #100 of VH1’s “100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders”, #1 in Channel 4’s “50 Greatest One-Hit Wonders” and was a part of a great moment in Pop Culture. In 1974 it was certified Gold, received a Grammy for “Best Selling Single“, played a role in the popularity of Disco music, and became one of the best selling singles of all time selling over 11 Million records worldwide.

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