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1SkiMask Scores 1st International Record Deal With @Epic_Records

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Dancehall Artist 1SkiMask is a great example of breaking limitations, and staying dedicated to your creativity to achieve success. The alter ego of Social Media Personality/Influencer/Actor Valdomore came at a time when the music scene chased specific trends, and the character stood out in a flock of emerging and upcoming acts in the early 2020s. He made his debut with the single, “Dawkniss”, and presented a character that would enjoy viral success, consistent bookings, and a strong presence on Social Media, and on streaming platforms. The hard work has been paying off, and recently, 1SkiMask set his sights on the International stage by signing to the renowned Epic Records.

In a joint venture with Against Da Grain Entertainment (ADG Ent.), Epic Records is the new home for the talents of 1SkiMask, making this his first International deal. The signing was made possible by Tyshawn “Fly Ty” Johnson, ADG founder and VP of A&R at Epic, who believes in talent that stands out from the crowd, and have created their own movements. Johnson was the man behind the signing of US-based Dancehall Artist Tina (F.k.a. Hood Celebrityy), who would go on to enjoy platinum success. “I was never one to stay boxed in, and it showed in the people I have worked with,” shared Johnson. “My love for the Jamaican music and culture brought me my first major signing in Tina who would go on to do very well, and everything has now come full circle with me signing 1SkiMask, a prominent name in Jamaican music. He’s a talent that I believe will take his career to another level, and this deal will make it happen. I look forward to guiding him on the road to greater success.” Epic Records was the home of GRAMMY-winning Dancehall Artist Shabba Ranks in the 1990s along with Lady Patra, and earlier this year welcomed prominent Dancehall Artist Valiant.

1SkiMask is poised to become to next big name out of the ADG Ent./Epic Records camp, bringing his unique personality and image, and witty songwriting from Jamaica to the International scene, and create even more good opportunities for his career. SkiMask joins the number of Jamaican Artists who have secured International record deals within the past few years, and is ready to make a bigger impact. His debut single for Epic/ADG Ent. is in its final stage of completion, and will go public in the coming weeks. 1SkiMask released a number of singles in 2024 which include “Energy”, “Love A Nuh My Thing”, and “Life Of A G”. Stay tuned for the new music, and congrats 1SkiMask.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: @GloriaEstefan – Coming Out Of The Dark (1991)

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In recognition of Women’s History Month, we take the time out to feature Women who have made great contributions to our music culture. While we celebrate the Women all year over here, we recognize some through our Oldies Sunday section. For today’s selection, we head on over to Miami to check out Cuban-American Pop Artist Gloria Estefan’s “Coming Out Of The Dark“.

Produced by Emilio Estefan Jr., Jorge Casas, and Clay Ostwald, “Coming Out Of The Dark” was released through Epic Records in 1991. The track finds Gloria Estefan overcoming challenges, and emerging it a triumphant person. The song is the first release for Estefan since recovering from her near-tragic accident on March 20, 1990. The accident was a result of her Tour Bus colliding with an 18-Wheeler Truck. It left her with a broken back that had to go through delicate repair, and the event left many in deep shock as Estefan was at the height of the success of her Debut album, “Cuts Both Ways“. “Coming Out Of The Dark” was featured on her sophomore album, “Into The Light“, and secured #1 placements on the Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts, #1 placements in Canada, and top 10 charting in various charts around the World. the track also won BMI and ASCAP Pop Music Awards in 1992. A Spanish version the track called, “Desde La Oscuridad” was released soon after, and was well received in Latin America.

Since the release of “Coming Out Of The Dark”, Gloria Estefan went on to secure more hits in her career. She also received stars on the Hollywood and Las Vegas Walk Of Fame respectively, awarded the Presidential Medal Of Freedom, was inducted in the Songwriters Hall Of Fame, and has inspired many Latin Artists, and people around the World. Gloria Estefan remains a champion, a survivor, and a powerful Woman.

Thank YOU GLORIA ESTEFAN For This CLASSIC!

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Lady Patra – Queen Of The Pack (1993)

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There are many Queens, but there is only one Queen Patra! Today she celebrates Lady Patra’s birthday, and we honour her on Oldies Sunday by highlighting her classic “Queen Of The Pack” single!

Produced by Clifton “Specialist” Dillon and Tony “CD” Kelly and released through Epic Records in 1993, “Queen Of The Pack” was Patra’s way of promoting female empowerment as she showed that she can stand on her own, is strong, smart, and beautiful, and she runs things! Patra had no problems standing out in a male dominated Dancehall scene, and it paid off for her. “Queen Of The Pack” was one of Patra’s most memorable singles, and was featured on her 1993 debut album of the same name. It was later remixed by Producer Salaam Remi, and covered by Dancehall Artist Destiny Sparta in 2016.

Since “Queen Of The Pack”, Patra went on to release more singles, took some time off from music to complete her degree in History & Political Science, returned with more music, and flexed her entrepreneurial muscle with her Chateau 7 restaurant in Kingston. You can shuffle the deck all you want, but the “Queen Of The Pack” will always be on top! Big up Patra, and Happy Birthday!

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Lil Vicious – Nika (1994)

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In recognition of May being “Child’s Month“, Oldies Sunday will be highlighting a few child stars who made some noise in music. Today’s first selection comes from Brooklyn born Rapper/Dancehall Artist Lil Vicious with his 1994 hit, “Nika“! Produced by DJ Clark Kent and released through Epic Street/Sony Records, we find Vicious giving us bars about his new love interest, Nika, and rocking the crowd throughout the song. With lyrics about Marriage, dating, and even having kids, teenage Vicious was ahead of his time with his grown up bars then. He doesn’t understand why his parents love her though. “Nika” was featured on the Rapper’s debut album, “Destination Brooklyn“.

“Nika” was a hit for the Artist as it peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot Rap singles chart, and #69 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song also featured samples of US Music group The Isley Brothers’ “Between The Sheets“, Rapper Big Daddy Kane’s “Somethin’ Funky“, and an interpolation of Dancehall Artist Beenie Man’s “World Dance“. Since the release of “Nika”, Vicious kept rapping despite not gaining another hit, and even got mentioned on the late Notorious B.I.G.’s “You’re Nobody (‘Till Somebody Kills You)“.

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